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].

International Coastal Cleanup

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 […]

Jesse Owens Track & Field Youth Program

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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 […]

Natural Dyeing Workshop

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

CANCELLED Waterfront Wellness

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 […]

Bike Ride to Harvest Festival

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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 […]

Harvest Festival

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 […]

Boogie Down Storytime at Harvest Festival

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 […]

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