Randall’s Island Events

Throughout the year, RIPA hosts over 200 free public events including tours, movie nights, waterfront activities, our annual Earth Day and Harvest Festivals and more. These family-friendly drop-in events play an integral role in helping Park visitors explore the Island’s varied points of interest. We strive to host inclusive, accessible events that enable all individuals to engage fully. For inquiries about accessibility, to request an accommodation or for event information please email [email protected].

7th Annual Ford Classic (FDNY vs. NYPD)

In partnership with New York City FC, your Local Ford Stores invite you to the seventh annual Local Ford Classic, a charity soccer match between the NYPD and FDNY. All […]

Yoga in the Park

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Stretch, breathe, and find your inner peace at Randall’s Island Park’s free outdoor yoga series. Guided by a beloved, local yoga instructor, participants will flow through a calming and grounding […]

Team RIVER Volunteers

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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 […]

Wetland Wednesdays

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Drop in to explore the Little Hell Gate Salt Marsh during Wetland Wednesdays! The salt marsh is one of our most beloved natural areas, and is a vital ecosystem that […]

Sorghum Saturday: A Sweet Day on the Urban Farm

Join us for a sweet experience as we discover the art of sorghum pressing at Randall's Island Park Alliance’s Urban Farm! Whether you’ve harvested sorghum yourself or are unfamiliar with […]

One Bite Pizza Festival

Dave Portnoy’s One Bite Pizza Fest Returns to NYC on Saturday Sept 13th for The Greatest Gathering of Pizzerias Ever Featuring All-You-Can-Eat Pizza from 40+ Iconic Pizzerias! One Bite… everybody […]

Flotsam River Circus

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Come see Flotsam River Circus on Randall's Island on Saturday, Sept. 13th, and Sunday Sep. 14! Flotsam is a troupe of musicians, circus artists, and puppeteers traveling on a handmade […]

Urban Farm Volunteers

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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 […]

Fire Cider Volunteer Workshop

Learn how to make fire cider with farm fresh ingredients! Make an infused cider with herbs grown at the Urban Farm! We will supply all materials in this guided workshop […]

Flotsam River Circus

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Come see Flotsam River Circus on Randall's Island on Saturday, Sept. 13th, and Sunday Sep. 14! Flotsam is a troupe of musicians, circus artists, and puppeteers traveling on a handmade […]

Team RIVER Volunteers

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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 […]