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].

Calendar of Events

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Yoga in the Park

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Team RIVER – Natural Areas

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3 events,

- Event Series

Jesse Owens Track & Field Youth Program

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World Fish Migration Day

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Black Birders Week Celebration: Birds & Bites

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Urban Farm Volunteers

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1 event,

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Yoga in the Park

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Team RIVER – Public Programs

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Outdoor Strength Training

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2 events,

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Jesse Owens Track & Field Youth Program

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Cocktails on the Farm: Pride

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Team RIVER – Horticulture

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Outdoor Strength Training

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Pollinator Palooza

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Boogie Down Storytime at Pollinator Palooza

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Family Farm Volunteers

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Urban Farm Volunteers

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1 event,

- Event Series

Yoga in the Park

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Outdoor Strength Training

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June 22: Herbal Medicine Workshop: Roots & Remedies

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Urban Farm Volunteers

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NYC Nature Drawing Club

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Yoga in the Park Series

2 events,

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Team RIVER – Public Programs

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Outdoor Strength Training

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Fireworks & Fun: June 27

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5 events,

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Yoga in the Park

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Drag Story Hour

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Dance in the Park

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Urban Farm Volunteers

Yoga in the Park

Event Series

Stretch, breathe, and find your inner peace at our FREE outdoor yoga classes. Just show up, no registration required! We have a limited number of mats available to lend, so please bring your own if possible. Location: East River Picnic Area across from the orange public restroom For inquiries about accessibility, to request an accommodation, […]

Team RIVER – Natural Areas

Event Series

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 […]

Jesse Owens Track & Field Youth Program

Event Series

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 […]

World Fish Migration Day

Join the Randall’s Island Park Alliance’s Natural Areas team as they seine for fish in the Harlem River to celebrate World Fish Migration Day! Learn about the many different species of fish found in the river and help us in the fish monitoring process by counting and measuring fish we capture in the net. All […]

Black Birders Week Celebration: Birds & Bites

Celebrate the fifth annual #BlackBirdersWeek, an initiative by Black AF in Stem, with a birding walk and refreshments at Randall’s Island Park! Join renowned local birder Efua Peterson for a guided walk through the park and learn about the birds that make their home on the Island. A limited number of binoculars will be available […]

Urban Farm Volunteers

Event Series

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 […]

Yoga in the Park

Event Series

Stretch, breathe, and find your inner peace at our FREE outdoor yoga classes. Just show up, no registration required! We have a limited number of mats available to lend, so please bring your own if possible. Location: East River Picnic Area across from the orange public restroom For inquiries about accessibility, to request an accommodation, […]

Team RIVER – Public Programs

Event Series

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 […]

Outdoor Strength Training

Event Series

Discover the perfect bodyweight workout with our FREE Outdoor Strength Training classes!   Whether you're a seasoned athlete or a newcomer to fitness, this class welcomes all levels of ability and fosters a supportive, inclusive and fun atmosphere for working out. Trainers from Benswic will lead you through a series of bodyweight workouts adapted to […]

Jesse Owens Track & Field Youth Program

Event Series

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 […]

Cocktails on the Farm: Pride

The Randall’s Island Park Alliance is excited to welcome you to a queer cocktail night — an evening of farm-fresh cocktails and mocktails, plant-based hors d’oeuvres, nature crafts and activities, and a drag performance, all taking place on the Urban Farm! The first 150 participants will receive a free drink ticket. Additional drinks are available […]

Team RIVER – Horticulture

Event Series

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 […]

Outdoor Strength Training

Event Series

Discover the perfect bodyweight workout with our FREE Outdoor Strength Training classes!   Whether you're a seasoned athlete or a newcomer to fitness, this class welcomes all levels of ability and fosters a supportive, inclusive and fun atmosphere for working out. Trainers from Benswic will lead you through a series of bodyweight workouts adapted to […]

Pollinator Palooza

It's pollination season, and we're excited to celebrate with you at Randall’s Island Park! We’re hosting a pollinator-themed day of art, games, and exploration. Take photos at our butterfly photobooth and bring home your own pollinator craft. Geared toward families and children. Location: Urban Farm For inquiries about accessibility, to request an accommodation, or for […]

Boogie Down Storytime at Pollinator Palooza

Event Series

Bring the family for Storytime in partnership with Boogie Down Books! As part of Pollinator Palooza, 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, […]

Family Farm Volunteers

Event Series

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 on the Farm. No registration needed. All ages welcome. No more than 2 children under the age of 10 per adult volunteer. Anyone under the age of […]

Urban Farm Volunteers

Event Series

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 […]

Yoga in the Park

Event Series

Stretch, breathe, and find your inner peace at our FREE outdoor yoga classes. Just show up, no registration required! We have a limited number of mats available to lend, so please bring your own if possible. Location: East River Picnic Area across from the orange public restroom For inquiries about accessibility, to request an accommodation, […]

Outdoor Strength Training

Event Series

Discover the perfect bodyweight workout with our FREE Outdoor Strength Training classes!   Whether you're a seasoned athlete or a newcomer to fitness, this class welcomes all levels of ability and fosters a supportive, inclusive and fun atmosphere for working out. Trainers from Benswic will lead you through a series of bodyweight workouts adapted to […]

June 22: Herbal Medicine Workshop: Roots & Remedies

Join us for a journey into the world of herbal medicine amidst the vibrant setting of our Urban Farm! Led by seasoned herbalist Jess Turner from Olamina Botanicals, this hands-on workshop will guide you through plant identification, the history of botanical medicine, harvesting techniques, and a variety of herbal remedies. Don't miss this opportunity to […]

Urban Farm Volunteers

Event Series

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 […]

NYC Nature Drawing Club

Unleash your creativity amidst the lush greenery of Randall's Island Park! Join us for a captivating event in collaboration with the NYC Nature Drawing Club, where art meets nature in the most vibrant way. Wander through the Urban Farm, letting inspiration bloom with each step. Engage your senses and translate the beauty of the surroundings […]

Yoga in the Park Series

Event Series

Stretch, breathe, and find your inner peace at our FREE outdoor yoga classes. Just show up, no registration required! We have a limited number of mats available to lend, so please bring your own if possible. Location: East River Picnic Area across from the orange public restroom For inquiries about accessibility, to request an accommodation, […]

Team RIVER – Public Programs

Event Series

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 […]

Outdoor Strength Training

Event Series

Discover the perfect bodyweight workout with our FREE Outdoor Strength Training classes!   Whether you're a seasoned athlete or a newcomer to fitness, this class welcomes all levels of ability and fosters a supportive, inclusive and fun atmosphere for working out. Trainers from Benswic will lead you through a series of bodyweight workouts adapted to […]

Fireworks & Fun: June 27

Kick off the summer season on the Island! Enjoy evening of dancing, games, crafts, and music before the Astoria Park fireworks display at sundown (fireworks courtesy of Central Astoria, LDC). Relax afterward with the fireworks show taking place at sundown. 6 - 9 PM: Lawn games 6:30 - 7:30 PM: Live Performance of the Steel […]

Yoga in the Park

Stretch, breathe, and find your inner peace at our FREE outdoor yoga classes. Just show up, no registration required! We have a limited number of mats available to lend, so please bring your own if possible. Location: East River Picnic Area across from the orange public restroom For inquiries about accessibility, to request an accommodation, […]

Drag Story Hour

Join the Randall’s Island Park Alliance for Bilingual storytelling with Drag Story Hour NYC presented in Spanish and English. A local drag performer trained by children’s librarians will read picture books in both languages, sing songs, do movement activities, and provide an age-appropriate introduction to the concept of drag as a form of dress-up and […]

Dance in the Park

Event Series

Get your groove on with us for a dance class with Sweet Water Dance & Yoga! Join us for classes teaching the fundamentals of bachata, salsa, and dance aerobics along our scenic waterfront. Come early for our 10 AM yoga class to stretch out beforehand! Location: East River Picnic Area (across from Field 72) For […]

Urban Farm Volunteers

Event Series

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 […]

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