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 […]
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 publicprograms@randallsisland.org.
Calendar of Events
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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! […] |
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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, […] |
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Join the Randall's Island Park Alliance and City Parks Foundation for the Jesse Owens Track & Field Youth Program! This free weekly 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 springs and relays and will introduce […]
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Join RIPA’s Natural Areas team for a fun-filled and educational afternoon exploring the unique organisms that call the greater NYC Harbor Estuary home. Drop-in to observe the team conduct seining in the Harlem River and assist in counting and ID’ing fish and other aquatic organisms. Engage with our knowledgeable staff and learn more about these […] |
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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 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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Join Us to Celebrate the 20th Anniversary of Icahn Stadium! In 2025, we proudly celebrate the 20th anniversary of Icahn Stadium, one of New York City’s premier sports venues, at our annual Gala. Held at the beautiful Urban Farm at Randall’s Island Park, this year’s Gala will take place on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at […]
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Yoga in the Park is CANCELLED today. 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 […] |
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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, […]
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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 protects nearby areas from flooding and erosion and creates habitats for many different species of animals. From 2:30-4:30PM on the second Wednesday of every month, […] |
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Walk, run, or jog in this “icahnic” stadium at our free community track night! Join us on the track at Icahn Stadium—a track that has hosted the Olympic Trials and seen records set by Jesse Owens, Meseret Defar, and Usain Bolt! Follow your own training plan or join Harlem Run for a workout from 6:45 […] |
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USA Track & Field New York is putting on its two-day Junior Olympics Qualifier Association Championship here at Icahn Stadium!
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UPDATE: The Jesse Owens Track & Field Youth Program has been cancelled on Saturday, June 14, due to weather. See you next week! Join the Randall's Island Park Alliance and City Parks Foundation for the Jesse Owens Track & Field Youth Program! This free weekly program is available to youth ages 8-16 and enables participants […]
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Join the Randall’s Island Park Alliance for a full night of fun celebrating PRIDE at the Urban Farm! We are excited to build off our annual programming to bring you Park after Dark: Pride Cocktails on the Farm, the first of two such events this year. Walk through our Urban Farm and enjoy a queer […] |
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USA Track & Field New York is putting on its two-day Junior Olympics Qualifier Association Championship here at Icahn Stadium!
Recurring Event
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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 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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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! […] |
1 event,
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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, […] |
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Join the Randall's Island Park Alliance and City Parks Foundation for the Jesse Owens Track & Field Youth Program! This free weekly 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 springs and relays and will introduce […]
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It's pollination season, and we're excited to celebrate with you at Randall’s Island Park with a colorful day of activities! We’re hosting a pollinator-themed afternoon of art, games, and exploration. Take photos at our butterfly photobooth and bring home your own pollinator craft. Learn from our expert Horticulturalists about the work they do to plant […] |
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UPDATE: This event has been shortened by 1 hour due to excessive heat. 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 […] |
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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! […] |
1 event,
Recurring Event
See all
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, […] |
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Kick off the summer season at Randall’s Island Park with an evening of fireworks and fun! Enjoy an evening of music from the Hiro Band, games, and Caribbean dance with Sweet Water Dance & Yoga before the Astoria Park fireworks display at dusk (fireworks courtesy of Central Astoria, LDC). Relax afterward with a front row […]
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Kick off the summer season at Randall’s Island Park with an evening of fireworks and fun with special evening Open Hours at our Urban Farm! Join us for self-guided exploration, discover a variety of fruits and vegetables, an active composting system, and a Tot Lot designed for our youngest friends before the Astoria Park fireworks display […] |
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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! […]
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Are you looking for a free, outdoor dance series this summer? Grab your water bottle and comfortable clothes and head to Randall’s Island for Bachata and Salsa in the Park! Motivated by the breeze, city and nature views, and an engaging instructor, participants will learn new moves and gain confidence with old ones. We’re grateful […]
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Experience the flavors of Randall's Island Park Alliance’s Urban Farm through this free, interactive cooking demonstration! Join beloved Chef Sarah in the Urban Farm Kitchen for an afternoon of farm-to-table fun. After learning about the cultural significance of the recipe and its freshly harvested ingredients, participants will work together to chop, crush, and stir the […] |
2 events,
Recurring Event
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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 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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Something has changed...on our calendar! Join the Randall’s Island Park Alliance for an evening screening of the Academy Award-winning film Wicked! Something bad happened on our initial movie night, which was rained out on June 14, but we are thrilled to offer June 29 as a replacement! We're so happy we could melt! So if […] |
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UPDATE: Yoga in the Park has been CANCELLED tonight (Tuesday, July 1) due to weather. See you Saturday! 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 […] |
1 event,
Recurring Event
See all
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, […] |
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2 events,
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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! […]
Recurring Event
See all
Are you looking for a free, outdoor dance series this summer? Grab your water bottle and comfortable clothes and head to Randall’s Island for Bachata and Salsa in the Park! Motivated by the breeze, city and nature views, and an engaging instructor, participants will learn new moves and gain confidence with old ones. We’re grateful […] |
Urban Farm Volunteers
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
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! […]
Team RIVER Volunteers
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, […]
2025 Jesse Owens Track & Field Youth Program – Spring
Join the Randall's Island Park Alliance and City Parks Foundation for the Jesse Owens Track & Field Youth Program! This free weekly 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 springs and relays and will introduce […]
World Oceans Day
Join RIPA’s Natural Areas team for a fun-filled and educational afternoon exploring the unique organisms that call the greater NYC Harbor Estuary home. Drop-in to observe the team conduct seining in the Harlem River and assist in counting and ID’ing fish and other aquatic organisms. Engage with our knowledgeable staff and learn more about these […]
Urban Farm Volunteers
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 […]
2025 Randall’s Island Park Alliance Gala
Join Us to Celebrate the 20th Anniversary of Icahn Stadium! In 2025, we proudly celebrate the 20th anniversary of Icahn Stadium, one of New York City’s premier sports venues, at our annual Gala. Held at the beautiful Urban Farm at Randall’s Island Park, this year’s Gala will take place on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at […]
CANCELLED Yoga in the Park
Yoga in the Park is CANCELLED today. 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 […]
Team RIVER Volunteers
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, […]
Wetland Wednesdays
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 protects nearby areas from flooding and erosion and creates habitats for many different species of animals. From 2:30-4:30PM on the second Wednesday of every month, […]
Community Track Night
Walk, run, or jog in this “icahnic” stadium at our free community track night! Join us on the track at Icahn Stadium—a track that has hosted the Olympic Trials and seen records set by Jesse Owens, Meseret Defar, and Usain Bolt! Follow your own training plan or join Harlem Run for a workout from 6:45 […]
USATF New York Association Championship Junior Olympics Qualifier
USA Track & Field New York is putting on its two-day Junior Olympics Qualifier Association Championship here at Icahn Stadium!
CANCELLED 2025 Jesse Owens Track & Field Youth Program – Spring
UPDATE: The Jesse Owens Track & Field Youth Program has been cancelled on Saturday, June 14, due to weather. See you next week! Join the Randall's Island Park Alliance and City Parks Foundation for the Jesse Owens Track & Field Youth Program! This free weekly program is available to youth ages 8-16 and enables participants […]
Park After Dark: Pride Cocktails on the Farm
Join the Randall’s Island Park Alliance for a full night of fun celebrating PRIDE at the Urban Farm! We are excited to build off our annual programming to bring you Park after Dark: Pride Cocktails on the Farm, the first of two such events this year. Walk through our Urban Farm and enjoy a queer […]
USATF New York Association Championship Junior Olympics Qualifier
USA Track & Field New York is putting on its two-day Junior Olympics Qualifier Association Championship here at Icahn Stadium!
Urban Farm Volunteers – CANCELLED FOR THIS WEEK
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
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! […]
Team RIVER Volunteers
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, […]
2025 Jesse Owens Track & Field Youth Program – Spring
Join the Randall's Island Park Alliance and City Parks Foundation for the Jesse Owens Track & Field Youth Program! This free weekly 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 springs and relays and will introduce […]
Pollinator Palooza
It's pollination season, and we're excited to celebrate with you at Randall’s Island Park with a colorful day of activities! We’re hosting a pollinator-themed afternoon of art, games, and exploration. Take photos at our butterfly photobooth and bring home your own pollinator craft. Learn from our expert Horticulturalists about the work they do to plant […]
Urban Farm Volunteers
UPDATE: This event has been shortened by 1 hour due to excessive heat. 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 […]
Yoga in the Park
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! […]
Team RIVER Volunteers
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, […]
Fireworks & Fun
Kick off the summer season at Randall’s Island Park with an evening of fireworks and fun! Enjoy an evening of music from the Hiro Band, games, and Caribbean dance with Sweet Water Dance & Yoga before the Astoria Park fireworks display at dusk (fireworks courtesy of Central Astoria, LDC). Relax afterward with a front row […]
Special Urban Farm Open Hours
Kick off the summer season at Randall’s Island Park with an evening of fireworks and fun with special evening Open Hours at our Urban Farm! Join us for self-guided exploration, discover a variety of fruits and vegetables, an active composting system, and a Tot Lot designed for our youngest friends before the Astoria Park fireworks display […]
Yoga in the Park
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! […]
Dance in the Park!
Are you looking for a free, outdoor dance series this summer? Grab your water bottle and comfortable clothes and head to Randall’s Island for Bachata and Salsa in the Park! Motivated by the breeze, city and nature views, and an engaging instructor, participants will learn new moves and gain confidence with old ones. We’re grateful […]
Cooking on the Farm
Experience the flavors of Randall's Island Park Alliance’s Urban Farm through this free, interactive cooking demonstration! Join beloved Chef Sarah in the Urban Farm Kitchen for an afternoon of farm-to-table fun. After learning about the cultural significance of the recipe and its freshly harvested ingredients, participants will work together to chop, crush, and stir the […]
Urban Farm Volunteers
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 […]
Movie Night – Wicked
Something has changed...on our calendar! Join the Randall’s Island Park Alliance for an evening screening of the Academy Award-winning film Wicked! Something bad happened on our initial movie night, which was rained out on June 14, but we are thrilled to offer June 29 as a replacement! We're so happy we could melt! So if […]
CANCELLED Yoga in the Park
UPDATE: Yoga in the Park has been CANCELLED tonight (Tuesday, July 1) due to weather. See you Saturday! 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 […]
Team RIVER Volunteers
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, […]
Yoga in the Park
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! […]
Dance in the Park!
Are you looking for a free, outdoor dance series this summer? Grab your water bottle and comfortable clothes and head to Randall’s Island for Bachata and Salsa in the Park! Motivated by the breeze, city and nature views, and an engaging instructor, participants will learn new moves and gain confidence with old ones. We’re grateful […]