Randall's Island

The New York Relays - High School - Friday Events Postponed to Saturday
2025-04-11 15:30 - 22:00 UTC | Icahn Stadium
Watch some of the top high-school talent that New York has to offer at this year’s New York Relays at Icahn Stadium.
Friday’s events have been postponed due to inclement weather. The event will resume on Saturday and Sunday.
Results for 2024 are here!
Location: Icahn Stadium

CANCELLED Spotted Lanternfly Egg Hunt
2025-04-12 13:00 - 15:00 | Freshwater Wildflower Meadow, 1 Central Road, New York City, NY, 10035, United States
This event has been CANCELLED due to weather.
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 sessions, participants can keep warm with hot beverages and a bonfire, roast marshmallows, and explore Spotted Lanternfly fun facts with our Educators.
Location: Freshwater Wildflower Meadow
For inquiries about accessibility, to request an accommodation, or for event information, please email publicprograms@randallsisland.org.

Earth Day 5K by We Act for Environmental Justice
2025-04-19 07:00 - 12:00 | Icahn Stadium
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 and practices.
To learn more about WE ACT, visit their website!
Location: Icahn Stadium

New York Road Runners Spring Jamboree
2025-04-19 10:00 - 15:00 | Icahn Stadium
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, and this event is a perfect way to introduce kids to the sport.
Registration for this event is FREE and open to participants ages 2 to 18 of all abilities. Every finisher will receive a New Balance lunchbox. Please note that souvenirs are subject to availability.
Learn more about registration here!
Location: Icahn Stadium

Pressed Botanicals Workshop with the Horticulture Team
2025-04-19 13:00 - 15:00 | Icahn Stadium
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 you need, including a selection of plants harvested from the gardens around the park, and guide you through the process of making your own unique piece of botanical art to take home.
Registration is required here.
Location: Icahn Stadium
For inquiries about accessibility, to request an accommodation, or for event information, please email publicprograms@randallsisland.org.

CANCELLED Bike Ride to Earth Day Festival
2025-04-26 11:30 - 13:00 | Citi Bike: E 114th Street and 1st Ave
Ride to Earth Day Festival with El Barrio Bikes has been CANCELLED due to expected inclement weather.
El Barrio Bikes will be hosting riding events at our Waterfront and Harvest festival later this year, so please kickoff those events with a beautiful bike ride to Randall’s Island Park!
For inquiries about accessibility, to request an accommodation, or for event information, please email publicprograms@randallsisland.org.

Modified Earth Day Festival (Weather Permitting)
2025-04-26 12:00 - 15:00 | Urban Farm
We’re planning a modified Earth Day Festival – but there’s still plenty to enjoy!
Join us tomorrow at the Urban Farm (barring thunderstorms) for:

Farm and Cherry Blossom Signs of Spring Tour
Cherry Blossoms
Ocean Acidification and Biofacts
Seedling and Compost Giveaway
Lawn Games
Free kite kit craft giveaway
Seedballs
Tree care and more!

Please note: Performances and face painting will be cancelled.
Let’s welcome spring and celebrate the planet together!
Location: Urban Farm
For inquiries about accessibility, to request an accommodation, or for event information, please email publicprograms@randallsisland.org.

Discus Thrower Day
2025-04-28 14:30 - 16:30 | Icahn Plaza, Icahn Stadium, New York, NY, 10035, United States
Join us for Discus Thrower Day at Randall’s Island Park—a celebration of art, history, and athletic spirit! Discover the fascinating story behind the iconic Discus Thrower, originally sculpted by Konstantino Dimitriadis and even awarded a gold medal at the 1924 Paris Summer Olympics when art was part of the Games.
Enjoy an afternoon full of engaging activities:

Meet & Greet Pinky Keehner: Don’t miss this chance to hear behind-the-scenes insights, ask questions, and learn the history of the Discus Thrower on Randall’s Island Park by the author of The Discus Thrower Meets Peter Pan!

Art Class: Unleash your creativity by learning to draw the legendary discus thrower with local artist Sarah Noda.

Learn to Throw: Get hands-on instruction from our RIPA staff and master the art of the discus.

Cheer On: Stay and support local athletes at an exciting track meet.

Plus, the first 50 attendees to arrive will receive an autographed copy of Discus Thrower Meets Peter Pan by Pinky Keehner!
Mark your calendar and be part of this unique celebration at Randall’s Island Park. We can’t wait to see you there!
Please register for the event here!
Location: Icahn Stadium Plaza by Field 10
For inquiries about accessibility, to request an accommodation or for event information, please email publicprograms@randallsisland.org.

CUNY Championship
2025-05-03 09:00 - 15:00 | Icahn Stadium
CUNY Schools Hunter College, Lehman College, Medgar Evers College, and York College meet again at Icahn Stadium for the right to call themselves 2025 CUNY Outdoor champions!
Visit their website as they update events and participants up until the May competition!
Location: Icahn Stadium

Riverkeeper Sweep
2025-05-03 09:30 - 12:00 | Icahn Stadium
Join hundreds of others throughout the Hudson River watershed to help keep our shoreline free of marine plastics and refuse at the annual Riverkeeper Sweep. Community friends and partners band together to remove and prevent hundreds of pounds of litter from getting into our rivers.
Registration is required here.
Location: East Entrance of Icahn Stadium
For inquiries about accessibility, to request an accommodation, or for event information, please email volunteers@randallsisland.org.

Therapy Dogs on the Farm
2025-05-03 10:00 - 12:00 | Urban Farm
In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, join Randall’s Island and the Good Dog Foundation for a morning with BRUNO and Massimo, two trained therapy dogs! Come by and spend some time with our furry friends who are experts in helping us calm down and feel a little happier. This program is accessible to all ages.
Location: Urban Farm
For inquiries about accessibility, to request an accommodation, or for event information, please email publicprograms@randallsisland.org.

Herbal Medicine Workshop: Roots and Remedies
2025-05-03 13:00 - 15:00 | Urban Farm
Join us for a journey into the world of herbal medicine amidst the vibrant setting of our Urban Farm at Randall’s Island Park!
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 create your own custom-made tincture, reconnect with nature and empower yourself with the healing power of plants!
To learn more about Olamina Botanicals, check out their website here.
To register for the event, click here!
Location: Urban Farm
For inquiries about accessibility, to request an accommodation, or for event information, please email publicprograms@randallsisland.org.

CANCELLED Yoga in the Park
2025-05-06 18:30 - 19:30 | East River Picnic Area
UPDATE: Yoga in the Park has been cancelled on Tuesday, May 6, due to weather.

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!
No registration required—just show up ready to move! We’ll have water and a limited number of mats available to borrow, so please bring your own if possible or show up early to claim one.
Our free yoga classes run weekly on Tuesdays from 6:30 – 7:30pm from May 6 – September 9 (no class June 10), and Saturdays from 10:00 – 11:00am, June 28 – August 30. On Saturdays, stay after and join our dance class! Please check Instagram for the most updated schedule.
Location: East River Picnic Area
For inquiries about accessibility, to request an accommodation, or for event information, please email publicprograms@randallsisland.org.

Bird Bonanza
2025-05-10 10:00 - 13:00 | Urban Farm
Fly over to Randall’s Island Park to celebrate World Migratory Bird Day at our annual Bird Bonanza! Enjoy a day dedicated to our feathered friends with engaging activities, a bird tour, and a bird-themed puppet show and storytime. Learn about local birds with a special focus on those that are currently migrating through NYC. Whether they’re birds of prey soaring high in the sky, ducks dabbling on the water, or songbirds that frequent the farm, they’ll be celebrating with us!
Schedule:

10 AM – Spring Migration Bird Tour with Efua Peterson: Registration for the bird tour is recommended but not required here.
11 AM – Puppet Show with Wonderspark Puppets: The Little Red Hen, followed by a puppet making workshop
12 PM – Storytime Stretches with Jazy: Jazy will read a bird-themed book and do a movement session

Ongoing Activities: Habitat Toss, Bird Feeder Making, Lawn Games, Make your own bird craft, Produce and Seedling Giveaway, Urban Farm Exploration
Location: Urban Farm
For inquiries about accessibility, to request an accommodation, or for event information, please email publicprograms@randallsisland.org.

WonderSpark Puppet Show: The Little Red Hen & Puppet-Making Workshop
2025-05-10 11:00 - 12:00 | Urban Farm
Join RIPA and WonderSpark Puppets for a puppet show and workshop at the urban farm during Bird Bonanza! Help us figure out “Who Will Help Me Make the Bread?” The classic story of a Hen who needs YOUR help to make some bread!
The Little Red Hen is an interactive play that gets kids moving their bodies, calling out and laughing! Every animal on the farm wants to eat the Hen’s bread, but no one wants to help make it.
We will learn the benefits of helping out and teamwork while exercising and singing along! Then, we’ll make our own puppets!
Location: Urban Farm Kitchen
For inquiries about accessibility, to request an accommodation, or for event information, please email publicprograms@randallsisland.org.

Big Truck Day!
2025-05-17 12:00 - 15:00 | Asphalt Pad
Strap on your seatbelt and head over to Randall’s Island Park for our free, annual Big Truck Day celebration!
Get a close-up view of the large vehicles that keep New York City clean and safe. Learn how garbage truck drivers, police officers, farmers, and other big truck operators use these vehicles to drive our city forward.
Visit each truck and learn from the operators themselves about how they use their truck every day. You might have the chance to sit in the front seat and pose for a photo!
There will also be story time, snacks, games, and other truck-related activities.
Location: Asphalt Pad next to Icahn Stadium
For inquiries about accessibility, to request an accommodation or for event information, please email publicprograms@randallsisland.org.

CANCELLED: Wetland Wednesday
2025-05-21 14:30 - 16:30 | Little Hell Gate Salt Marsh
UPDATE: Wetland Wednesday has been cancelled on May 21 due to weather.
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, the marsh pathway gates on the boardwalk will be open and members of RIPA’s Natural Areas Team will be on site to answer questions, share interesting facts and show off some of the unique species of plants and animals that call this amazing and dynamic ecosystem home!
Location: Little Hell Gate Salt Marsh
For inquiries about accessibility, to request accommodation, or for event information, please email publicprograms@randallsisland.org.

New York State Catholic High School Athletic Association Intersectional Championship
2025-05-24 09:00 - 14:00 | Icahn Stadium
Come enjoy the New York State Catholic High School Athletic Association Intersectional Championship at Icahn Stadium!
The culmination of the CHSAA spring season happens at 10 Central Road where legends are made! Visit their website for more information.
Location: Icahn Stadium

Public School Athletic League City Championship
2025-05-25 08:30 - 16:30 | Icahn Stadium
Icahn Stadium hosts this year’s Public School Athletic League City Championship after a spring season of intense competition by student-athletes all over the Greater NYC Area!
Check out their website for more information!
Location: Icahn Stadium

Wormy Wednesday
2025-05-28 15:00 - 17:00 | 103rd Street Footbridge
UPDATE: Wormy Wednesday has been postponed to 5/28 due to weather.
Learn about vermicomposting with the Randall’s Island Park Alliance! Come after school to meet the worms from our compost bins and learn how you can make your own at home.
How many hearts do earth worms have? Stop by to find out!
We’ll have games, crafts, compost education, and you can even bring us your food scraps! Learn how our Urban Farm composts 3000 lbs of food scraps annually, and how you can get involved!
Location: 103rd Street Footbridge
For inquiries about accessibility, to request an accommodation, or for event information, please email publicprograms@randallsisland.org.

Black Birders Week Celebration: Birds & Bites
2025-05-31 10:00 - 13:00 | Icahn Stadium
Celebrate #BlackBirdersWeek at Randall’s Island Park with a day of bird-themed fun and activities! #BlackBirdersWeek is an initiative by Black AF in Stem which uplifts birders and scientists within the Black community. Join renowned local birders 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 to borrow on a first-come, first-served basis. This year, we are offering two routes, both starting at Icahn Stadium and concluding at our Living Shoreline:

Family Friendly Route: 1.5 miles winding through our Little Hell Gate Salt Marsh

Advanced Route: 3 miles through our Little Hell Gate Salt Marsh and up along the Bronx Shore

Registration is recommended for the bird tours here.
After the walks, join us for a community celebration with music, games, and bites from a local business at our Living Shoreline! Black-identifying community members are highly encouraged to attend; all allies welcome.
This event has two components, and participants are welcome to attend one or both:
10 – 11:30am @Icahn Stadium: Bird walks
11:30am-1pm @the Living Shoreline: Food, music, lawn games
Black-identifying community members are highly encouraged to attend, all allies welcome.
For inquiries about accessibility, to request an accommodation, or for event information, please email publicprograms@randallsisland.org.

World Oceans Day
2025-06-07 12:00 - 15:00 | Water’s Edge Garden
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 amazing creatures at a table display along the Water’s Edge Garden Path.
No registration required! This event is open to the public!
Location: Water’s Edge Garden Beach
For inquiries about accessibility, to request an accommodation, or for event information, please email publicprograms@randallsisland.org.

2025 Randall's Island Park Alliance Gala
2025-06-10 18:00 - 22:00 | Urban Farm
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 6 PM.
Join us for a fantastic summer evening to celebrate the Stadium’s two-decade legacy of athletic excellence and community spirit in New York City. Enjoy delicious local food and creative cocktails, and vibe to the sounds of our community-based band and sunset views against the City skyline and waterfront backdrop.
The Gala is RIPA’s premier event—attracting over 400 attendees and raising more than $1 million annually to help maintain the park and continue to enhance your favorite programs all throughout the year.

Location: Urban Farm
Learn more at our gala website: https://randallsisland.org/gala

Community Track Night
2025-06-12 18:00 - 20:00 | Icahn Stadium
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 – 7:45 PM. Runners of all abilities are welcome but must be 18 or older to participate.
Location: Icahn Stadium
For inquiries about accessibility, to request an accommodation, or for event information, please email publicprograms@randallsisland.org.

USATF New York Association Championship Junior Olympics Qualifier
2025-06-14 09:00 - 12:00 | Icahn Stadium
USA Track & Field New York is putting on its two-day Junior Olympics Qualifier Association Championship here at Icahn Stadium!
For more information, visit NewYork.USATF.org!
Location: Icahn Stadium

Park After Dark: Pride Cocktails on the Farm
2025-06-14 17:00 - 20:00 | Urban 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 cocktail night — an evening of farm-fresh cocktails and mocktails supplied by grotto, farm-to-table bites from Chef Leo Kirts, crafts and activities, and a drag performance by Janae SaisQuoi, Nani Tsunami, Scarlett D. Von’Du and more!
The first 100 participants will receive a free drink ticket, and additional drinks are available for purchase! There will also be a raffle with the prizes being food grown from the Urban Farm!
LGBTQIA+ community members and partners. Members of the LGBTQIA+ community and allies are welcome.
Location: Urban Farm
For inquiries about accessibility, to request an accommodation or for event information, please email publicprograms@randallsisland.org.

Pollinator Palooza
2025-06-21 12:00 - 15:00 | Urban Farm
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 and maintain the park’s gardens, and stroll through the Urban Farm on a self-guided tour of what’s growing.
This event is geared toward families and children.
Location: Urban Farm
For inquiries about accessibility, to request an accommodation, or for event information, please email publicprograms@randallsisland.org.

Special Urban Farm Open Hours
2025-06-26 18:00 - 20:30 | Urban Farm
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 at dusk (fireworks courtesy of Central Astoria, LDC). Relax afterward with a front row seat for the fireworks.
Take a bite of Chef Ben’s Tangy Kale Slaw made with produce grown on the Urban Farm and learn how to recreate the recipe at home. Relax afterward with a front row seat for the fireworks.
Location: Urban Farm
For inquiries about accessibility, to request an accommodation or for event information, please email publicprograms@randallsisland.org.

Fireworks & Fun
2025-06-26 18:00 - 21:00 | East River Picnic Area
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 seat for the fireworks.
Location: East River Picnic Area
For inquiries about accessibility, to request an accommodation or for event information, please email publicprograms@randallsisland.org.

Yoga in the Park
2025-06-28 10:00 - 11:00 | East River Picnic Area
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!
No registration required—just show up ready to move! We’ll have water and a limited number of mats available to borrow, so please bring your own if possible or show up early to claim one.
Our free yoga classes run weekly on Tuesdays from 6:30 – 7:30pm from May 6 – September 9 (no class June 10), and Saturdays from 10:00 – 11:00am, June 28 – August 30. On Saturdays, stay after and join our dance class! Please check Instagram for the most updated schedule.
Location: East River Picnic Area
For inquiries about accessibility, to request an accommodation, or for event information, please email publicprograms@randallsisland.org.
