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].

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 the Festival! Free Citi Bikes will be provided thanks to our partnership with Citi Bike, and we can offer a limited number of free helmets. […]

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 from our patch! Join us for: Live music Arts, crafts, and educational activities Cooking demonstrations Pumpkin patch and decorations Free treats and more! Location: Fields […]

Fall Bird Outing

Join experienced bird guide, Efua Peterson, for a tour of Randall’s Island Park in search of feathered friends in the fall! We’ll meet at the Urban Farm and migrate to the Freshwater Wetland and Salt Marsh. We’ll have a limited number of binoculars for participants to borrow!  Location: Urban Farm For inquiries about accessibility, to […]

From Canopy to Canvas: Appreciating Our Forest Through Art on City of Forest Day

Join us for a tour to see stunning fall foliage and learn about the many benefits Randall's Island Park's Urban Forest provides. Following the tour, attendees are invited to a relaxing watercolor landscape painting session within the shaded canopy of the White Garden along the banks of the East River. The day will be a […]

Halloween Boo Bash

Join us for an afternoon of Halloween Fun! Come out to Randall’s Island Park for Halloween-themed activities, treats, music, and more. Costumes are welcome! Location: White Garden For inquiries about accessibility, to request an accommodation or for event information, please email [email protected].

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