Randall's Island

Fall Cleanup
2024-11-02 09:30 - 12:00 UTC | Bronx Shore Public Bathroom
Join the Randall’s Island Park Alliance and our Natural Areas team for one last push to cleanup the park while the weather is still agreeable! Volunteers will not only help with picking up litter and debris but also remove invasive species, clean walking trail paths and other duties to put us on a good path for the winter months. This event is open to the general public.
Registration is required here.
Location: Bronx Shore Public Bathroom near Field 3
If you are having difficulty finding us, or you need to cancel the same day, please feel free to reach Lyall at 617-686-0342.
All participants must sign a Waiver of Liability. Teens aged 16 and 17 years old may volunteer without adult supervision but they must bring the attached waiver signed by a parent or guardian. Minors under 16 years old must be accompanied by a parent or guardian or adult and bring the attached waiver signed by a parent or guardian. This waiver should be given to those at the registration table.
For inquiries about accessibility, to request an accommodation, or for event information, please email publicprograms@randallsisland.org.

Team RIVER Volunteers
2024-10-30 09:30 - 12:30, 2024-10-23 09:30 - 12:30, 2024-10-16 09:30 - 12:30, 2024-10-09 09:30 - 12:30, 2024-10-02 09:30 - 12:30, 2024-09-25 09:30 - 12:30, 2024-09-18 09:30 - 12:30 | Icahn Stadium
Volunteer with Team RIVER (Randall’s Island Volunteer Ecological Restorers) and help keep Randall’s Island Park beautiful! Team RIVER Volunteers regularly work with the Natural Areas team twice a month to take care of and restore our natural spaces on the island. With our Horticulture team, volunteers care for the many gardens, green streets and meadows here at the park, every second Wednesday of each month. We also work with volunteers to help with park maintenance and public events. If you are only able to volunteer on a limited basis, you are still very much welcome!
Volunteers must be at least 11 years old. Anyone under the age of 18 must have a waiver signed by their legal guardian before starting any work. Children under 16 must also have an adult with them while volunteering (please contact volunteers@randallsisland.org for a copy of the waiver).
Registration is required here.
Location: East Entrance of Icahn Stadium
For inquiries about accessibility, to request an accommodation, or for event information, please email publicprograms@randallsisland.org.

Urban Farm Volunteers
2024-10-27 10:00 - 13:00, 2024-10-06 10:00 - 13:00, 2024-09-22 10:00 - 13:00, 2024-09-15 10:00 - 13:00 | Urban Farm
Volunteer with our team to manage our one-acre Urban Farm!
Whether you are new to our farm or have been a tried-and-true weekly volunteer, come and join us! Volunteers must be at least 10 years old. Individuals under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult who volunteers with them. Individuals ages 16 & 17 can volunteer if a parent or guardian has signed a waiver. (Please get in touch with volunteers@randallsisland.org for a copy of the waiver).
Registration is not required but we ask that you commit at least two hours of volunteering. Groups larger than 5 people must first contact us at volunteers@randallsisland.org
Location: Urban Farm
For inquiries about accessibility, to request an accommodation, or for event information, please email publicprograms@randallsisland.org.

Halloween Boo Bash
2024-10-26 12:00 - 15:00 | White Garden
Join us for an afternoon of Halloween Fun! Come out to Randall’s Island Park for Halloween-themed activities, treats, music, and more. Costumes are welcome!
Location: White Garden by Field 74
For inquiries about accessibility, to request an accommodation or for event information, please email publicprograms@randallsisland.org.

From Canopy to Canvas: Appreciating Our Forest Through Art on City of Forest Day
2024-10-26 10:00 - 12:30 | White Garden
Join us for a tour to see stunning fall foliage and learn about the many benefits Randall’s Island Park’s Urban Forest provides. Following the tour, attendees are invited to a relaxing watercolor landscape painting session within the shaded canopy of the White Garden along the banks of the East River. The day will be a great way to unwind and gain a deeper appreciation for the serenity and important ecosystem services our urban forest provides. Light seasonal refreshments will be provided during the painting.
Registration is required here.
Location: White Garden
For inquiries about accessibility, to request an accommodation, or for event information, please email publicprograms@randallsisland.org.

Jesse Owens Track & Field Youth Program Cross County Run on Randall's Island
2024-10-26 10:00 - 12:00 | Hilltop Picnic Area, 11 Wards Meadow Loop, New York, NY, 10035, United States
The Randall’s Island Park Alliance, in partnership with City Parks Foundation, continues to offer the Jesse Owens Track and Field Youth Program! This free, weekly track & field youth program is available to youth ages 8-16 and enables participants to learn the fundamentals of the sport and stay active. Activities will focus on running techniques for sprints and relays and will introduce other track and field activities like long jump, hurdles, and long-distance running. Join us for a fun run in Randall’s Island Park! Meet at Hilltop Picnic Area, and finish your run at our free Halloween Boo Bash!
Registration is required on LeagueApps here.
Changes to note: Age range now 8-16, registration is on LeagueApps instead of Eventbrite
Location: Hilltop Picnic Area

Waterfront Wellness
2024-10-19 13:00 - 14:00 | East River Picnic Area
Join us for a free outdoor fitness class along the waterfront, where wellness meets nature! This all-ages, all-abilities class is led by Benswic trainers who will guide you through a fun and effective bodyweight workout. Bring a water bottle and a smile—everyone is welcome!
Registration encouraged, but not required here.
Location: East River Picnic Area
For inquiries about accessibility, to request an accommodation, or for event information, please email publicprograms@randallsisland.org.

Jesse Owens Track & Field Youth Program at the NYRR Fall Jamboree
2024-10-19 09:00 - 14:00 | The Armory, 216 Fort Washington Ave, New York, NY, 10032, United States
The Randall’s Island Park Alliance, in partnership with City Parks Foundation, continues to offer the Jesse Owens Track and Field Youth Program! This free, weekly track & field youth program is available to youth ages 8-16 and enables participants to learn the fundamentals of the sport and stay active. Activities will focus on running techniques for sprints and relays and will introduce other track and field activities like long jump, hurdles, and long-distance running.
For this event, we encourage parents to register for free in advance on the NYRR website, and to view the event brochure. Please note, this events starts at 9 AM at The Armory.
Location: The Armory

Jesse Owens Track & Field Youth Program
2024-10-12 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-10-05 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-09-21 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-09-14 10:00 - 12:00 | Thomas Jefferson Park
The Randall’s Island Park Alliance, in partnership with City Parks Foundation, continues to offer the Jesse Owens Track and Field Youth Program! This free, weekly track & field youth program is available to youth ages 8-16 and enables participants to learn the fundamentals of the sport and stay active. Activities will focus on running techniques for sprints and relays and will introduce other track and field activities like long jump, hurdles, and long-distance running.
Registration is required on LeagueApps here.
Changes to note: Age range now 8-16, registration is on LeagueApps instead of Eventbrite
Location: Thomas Jefferson Park

Sorghum Saturday: A Sweet Day on the Urban Farm
2024-10-05 13:00 - 15:00 | Urban Farm
Join us for a sweet experience as we discover the art of sorghum pressing and learn all about this amazing plant grown right here on our Urban Farm! During this hands-on experience, you will juice sorghum with a hand cranked press, taste fresh sorghum juice, sample boiled-down sorghum syrup, and snack on popped sorghum grain, which resembles popcorn.
Location: Urban Farm
For inquiries about accessibility, to request an accommodation or for event information, please email publicprograms@randallsisland.org.

Fall Bird Outing
2024-10-05 10:00 - 11:30 | Urban Farm
Join experienced bird guide, Efua Peterson, for a tour of Randall’s Island Park in search of feathered friends in the fall! We’ll meet at the Urban Farm and migrate to the Freshwater Wetland and Salt Marsh. We’ll have a limited number of binoculars for participants to borrow!
Location: Urban Farm
For inquiries about accessibility, to request an accommodation, or for event information, please email publicprograms@randallsisland.org.

Boogie Down Storytime at Harvest Festival
2024-09-29 13:00 - 14:00 | Urban Farm
Bring the family for Storytime in partnership with Boogie Down Books! As part of our Harvest Festival, join us for an hour with our local literary experts who will read a themed children’s book and lead a mindfulness and movement activity.
Location: Urban Farm
For inquiries about accessibility, to request an accommodation, or for event information, please email publicprograms@randallsisland.org.

Harvest Festival
2024-09-29 12:00 - 15:00 | Fields 62/63
Join the Randall’s Island Park Alliance for a free, family-friendly celebration of fall at our Harvest Festival! Get your face painted, sample fresh farm food, and take home a pumpkin from our patch! Join us for:

Live music
Arts, crafts, and educational activities
Cooking demonstrations
Pumpkin patch and decorations
Free treats and more!

Bike to Randall’s Island! Free Bike Valet is provided by Transportation Alternatives. Bike Valet is like a coat check for your bike. Enjoy the festivities while your bike is safely watched.
Location: Fields 62/63 and the Urban Farm
For inquiries about accessibility, to request an accommodation or for event information, please email publicprograms@randallsisland.org.

Bike Ride to Harvest Festival
2024-09-29 11:30 - 13:00 | Citi Bike: E 114th Street and 1st Ave
Ride to Harvest Festival with El Barrio Bikes! Meet up at Thomas Jefferson Park in Harlem and enjoy a scenic ride along the riverfront and through the park, ending at the Festival!
Free Citi Bikes will be provided thanks to our partnership with Citi Bike, and we can offer a limited number of free helmets. In order to reserve a bike and helmet, please email publicprograms@randallsisland.org
Registration is required here.
Free Bike Valet is provided by Transportation Alternatives. Bike Valet is like a coat check for your bike. Enjoy the festivities while your bike is safely watched.
Location: Citi Bike Station at the North West corner of Thomas Jefferson Park – 114th and 1st Avenue
For inquiries about accessibility, to request an accommodation, or for event information, please email publicprograms@randallsisland.org.

CANCELLED Waterfront Wellness
2024-09-28 10:00 - 11:00 | East River Picnic Area
Waterfront Wellness is CANCELLED due to weather.

Join us for a free outdoor fitness class along the waterfront, where wellness meets nature! This all-ages, all-abilities class is led by Benswic trainers who will guide you through a fun and effective bodyweight workout. Bring a water bottle and a smile—everyone is welcome!
Registration is recommended, but not required, here.
Location: East River Picnic Area
For inquiries about accessibility, to request an accommodation, or for event information, please email publicprograms@randallsisland.org.

Natural Dyeing Workshop
2024-09-21 13:00 - 15:00 | Horticulture Compound, 132 Hell Gate Circle, New York, NY, 10035, United States
Join us for a hands-on workshop where you’ll create beautiful, eco-friendly dyes using natural materials from our gardens! Then, we’ll transform textiles into works of art. This class is open to all ages; perfect for beginners and those looking to expand their crafting skills.
Registration is required here.
Location: Horticulture Compound
For inquiries about accessibility, to request an accommodation, or for event information, please email publicprograms@randallsisland.org.

International Coastal Cleanup
2024-09-21 09:30 - 12:00 | Icahn Stadium, East Entrance
In partnership with volunteer organizations and individuals around the globe, the International Coastal Cleanup® (ICC) engages people to remove trash from the world’s beaches and waterways. Thanks to millions of volunteers around the world, the ICC has become a beacon of hope, leading and inspiring action in support of our ocean. Since its beginning, more than 17 million volunteers have collected more than 350 million pounds of trash.
Registration is required here.
Location: East Entrance of Icahn Stadium
For inquiries about accessibility, to request an accommodation, or for event information, please email publicprograms@randallsisland.org.

Cooking on the Farm with Chef Keesha
2024-09-14 13:00 - 15:00 | Urban Farm
Join us in the Urban Farm’s kitchen for an interactive cooking demo by local Chef Keesha! With the chef’s guidance, use ingredients harvested from the Urban Farm to create a culturally significant, farm-to-table dish that you’ll get to enjoy.
Location: Urban Farm
For inquiries about accessibility, to request an accommodation or for event information, please email publicprograms@randallsisland.org.
