Randall’s Island Events

Throughout the year, RIPA hosts over 300 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].

NYSAISAA Championship

The New York State Association of Independent Schools Athletic Association Championship will take place in Icahn Stadium on May 20th!

PSAL Multi-events City Championship

Competing in hurdles, shot put, high jump, and more the Public School Athletic League's top multi-event student athletes compete for the Multi-event Championship!

CHSAA Intersectional Championship

The CHSAA season comes to a close as New York's top Catholic high schools battle for the Catholic High School Athletic Association Intersectional Championship!

PSAL City Championship

New York City public high schools from all five boroughs clash for the Public Schools Athletic League City Championship at Icahn Stadium to conclude the Outdoor Season!

World Fish Migration Day

Join the Randall’s Island Park Alliance’s and seine for fish in the Harlem River to celebrate world fish migration day, part of the Columbia Climate School Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory’s Lower Hudson & Harbor Fish Count!

Global Running Day

Global Running Day is a worldwide celebration of running that encourages everyone to get moving. It doesn't matter how fast you run or how far you go. The important thing is that you get out, have fun being active, and inspire others to join you! Visit globalrunningday.org to explore ways to celebrate on Randall’s Island Park! 

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 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, […]

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! Our farmers have a lot of farm chores and composting to do weekly and you can help us take care of this important urban educational agricultural resource. […]

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 sequence against the backdrop of the uptown skyline. All levels and abilities are welcome. Bring a friend, family member or two, or your yoga-loving pet!  No registration required—just show up ready to move! We’ll have water and a limited number of mats available […]