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.

Spotted Lanternfly Egg Hunt

It’s almost Spotted Lanternfly season at Randall’s Island Park which means that it’s time to learn about these insects and how to manage their populations at this free program! Learn how to identify and remove egg masses and help us squash as many eggs as possible both in the park and beyond. In between squash […]

Urban Farm Volunteers

Recurring Event See all

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 […]

The New York Relays – High School

Recurring Event See all

Watch some of the top high-school talent that New York has to offer at this year's New York Relays at Icahn Stadium. Results for 2024 are here! Location: Icahn Stadium

Team RIVER Volunteers

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, […]

Earth Day 5K by We Act for Environmental Justice

    Come join We Act for Environmental Justice for an Earth Day 5K as part of our Earth Day celebrations! Founded in 1988, WE ACT’s mission is to build healthy communities by ensuring that people of color and/or low income residents participate meaningfully in the creation of sound and fair environmental health and protection policies […]

New York Road Runners Jamboree

Take the kids to Icahn Stadium on Randall's Island for a fun day of track and field events! Kids can choose from age-appropriate activities they'd like to try, including sprints, a longer distance run, relays on the track, shot put, long jump, obstacle courses, and more! Icahn Stadium is a world-class track and field facility, […]

Pressed Botanicals Workshop with the Horticulture Team

Join us for a relaxing, creative, and free workshop where you’ll learn how to press and arrange flowers and leaves to create beautiful works of art hosted by RIPA’s Horticulture Team! Whether you’re an experienced botanist, or someone who appreciates the beauty of a flower, this workshop is for you. We’ll provide all the materials […]

Urban Farm Volunteers

Recurring Event See all

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 […]

Team RIVER Volunteers

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, […]

2025 Jesse Owens Track & Field Youth Program – Spring

Recurring Event See all

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 […]

Bike Ride to Earth Day Festival

Ride to Earth Day 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 the Earth Day Festival! Free Citi Bikes will be provided thanks to our partnership with Citi Bike, and we can offer a limited number […]

Earth Day Festival

Celebrate spring at the annual, free Randall’s Island Earth Day Festival! Following Earth Week, we’re bringing you a family-friendly, interactive day of fun to welcome the warmer months and seasonal blooms. Play games, take photos with the enchanting cherry blossoms, enjoy performances from a live band and other artists, and embrace the park’s spring beauty. […]

Contact Us

Thank you for contacting us!

Someone will get back to you shortly.