Wetland Wednesdays
2025-09-10 14:30 - 16:30, 2025-10-08 14:30 - 16:30 UTC | Little Hell Gate Salt Marsh
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.

2025 Jesse Owens Track & Field Youth Program - Fall
2025-09-13 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-09-20 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-09-27 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-10-04 10:00 - 12:00 | Thomas Jefferson Park
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 other track and field activities like the long jump, hurdles, and long-distance running.
Registration is required on LeagueApps with City Parks Foundation!
Location: Thomas Jefferson Park (East Harlem)
For inquiries about accessibility, to request an accommodation, or for event information, please email publicprograms@randallsisland.org.

Sorghum Saturday: A Sweet Day on the Urban Farm
2025-09-13 13:00 - 15:00 | Urban Farm
Join us for a sweet experience as we discover the art of sorghum pressing at Randall’s Island Park Alliance’s Urban Farm! Whether you’ve harvested sorghum yourself or are unfamiliar with this corn-like crop, you’ll have a joyful day on the farm!
Participants will learn all about this amazing plant grown right here on the island. During this hands-on experience, you will juice sorghum with a hand cranked press, taste fresh sorghum juice, sample boiled-down sorghum syrup, and snack on popped sorghum grain—you can eat it like popcorn! We can’t wait to celebrate this delicious and culturally significant crop with you!
Location: Urban Farm
For inquiries about accessibility, to request an accommodation or for event information, please email publicprograms@randallsisland.org.

One Bite Pizza Festival
2025-09-13 13:00 - 21:30 | Harlem River Event Area
Dave Portnoy’s One Bite Pizza Fest Returns to NYC on Saturday Sept 13th for The Greatest Gathering of Pizzerias Ever Featuring All-You-Can-Eat Pizza from 40+ Iconic Pizzerias!
One Bite… everybody knows the rules! One Bite Pizza Festival is back at Randall’s Island Park in New York City and is bigger than ever, serving up all-you-can-eat pizza from over 40 of Dave Portnoy’s highest rated Pizzerias the country including: Lucali, Sally’s Apizza, Di Fara, Ceres, Frank Pepe’s, Joe & Pat’s, John’s of Bleecker, Prince Street Pizza and more.
Enjoy complimentary delicious Italian bites in the Ferraro Foods Piazza, sweet treats in The Italian Dessert Village, unlimited free PEPSI, and access to interactive pizza experiences, saucy brand activations, and tons of surprises along the way!
With rideshare drop-off directly on Randall’s Island Park and your choice of two sessions (Afternoon 1:00PM–4:30PM or Evening 6:00PM–9:30PM), it’s never been easier to enjoy the best pizza in the country, all in one place.
Limited tickets are available, and the festival WILL sell out. Purchase tickets here!
Location: Harlem River Event Area behind Icahn Stadium!

Flotsam River Circus
2025-09-13 18:00 - 19:30, 2025-09-14 18:00 - 19:30 | Harlem River Shoreline, North of 103rd Street Footbridge
Come see Flotsam River Circus on Randall’s Island on Saturday, Sept. 13th, and Sunday Sep. 14!

Flotsam is a troupe of musicians, circus artists, and puppeteers traveling on a handmade raft, giving free performances in waterfront towns along the way.

They’ll be performing at the SW side of the Island, right by the Ward’s Island Pedestrian Bridge. Just look for the most unusual ‘boat’ on the water — that’s us!

Our show is family-friendly but intended for audiences of all ages. The performance starts at 6:00 pm and will be finished before 7:30. Bring a blanket or lawn chair, and come early for a good spot!

The show is free to attend, but we keep this crazy project afloat through donations. You can learn more on their website!

Check in on Facebook for the Sept. 13 show
Check in on Facebook for the Sept. 14 show

Parking in the area is limited, so if possible, please carpool, bus, bike, kayak, or teleport.

If you are considering arriving by boat, please note that our show is much better viewed from shore — and we ask that no boats position themselves behind the performance.

(Photo credit: Delene)

Urban Farm Volunteers
2025-09-14 10:00 - 13:00, 2025-09-21 10:00 - 13:00 | Urban Farm
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 & 17 can volunteer if a parent or guardian has signed a waiver. Please find a downloadable waiver here: Waiver for unaccompanied 16 & 17 year olds
Registration is not required but we ask that you commit at least two hours of volunteering.
This volunteer event is for individuals from the community and not open to groups larger than 5 people. If you wish to bring more than 5 people, you must first contact us at volunteers@randallsisland.org.
Location: Urban Farm
For inquiries about accessibility, to request accommodation, or for event information, please email publicprograms@randallsisland.org.

Fire Cider Volunteer Workshop
2025-09-14 12:30 - 13:30 | Urban Farm
Learn how to make fire cider with farm fresh ingredients!
Make an infused cider with herbs grown at the Urban Farm! We will supply all materials in this guided workshop to help make some Fire Cider!
Location: Urban Farm
For inquiries about accessibility, to request an accommodation or for event information, please email publicprograms@randallsisland.org.

Team RIVER Volunteers
2025-09-17 09:30 - 12:30, 2025-09-24 09:30 - 12:30, 2025-10-01 09:30 - 12:30
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, every second Wednesday of each month. Team RIVER also works with our Sports Field and Operations teams, keeping our park clean and maintained. If you are only able to volunteer on a limited basis, you are still very much welcome!
This volunteer opportunity is open to individuals from the community. Groups of more than 5 people must contact: Volunteers@RandallsIsland.org
Volunteers must be at least 11 years old. Anyone under the age of 18 must have a waiver signed by their legal guardian before starting any work. Children under 16 must also have an adult with them while volunteering. A downloadable volunteer waiver can be found at this link: General Volunteer – Randall’s Island
Registration is required here.
Location: Volunteers will be notified after registration.
For inquiries about accessibility, to request an accommodation, or for event information, please email publicprograms@randallsisland.org.

New York City FC II vs. New England Revolution II
2025-09-18 19:30 - 22:00 | Icahn Stadium
Come catch the fourth of five home games for New York City FC II at Icahn Stadium when the play host to the New England Revolution II!
Travel to Randall’s Island Park to see some of the best soccer NYC has to offer!
Click here for tickets!

International Coastal Cleanup
2025-09-20 09:30 - 12:00 | Ward’s Meadow Public Bathroom
The International Coastal Clean Up is an annual event that helps us keep our shoreline free of marine plastics and refuse!
Join members from the community and different partners for our annual coastal cleanup with us and the Ocean Conservancy. With miles of rocky coastline, Randall’s Island Park can always use a hand removing marine plastics and litter that gather between the rocks and in our marshes.

Beginning at Icahn Stadium, volunteers will be sent to various places on the island to collect and record what they have removed from the park.

Last year volunteers collected more than 500 pounds of litter and plastics permanently removing them from our water systems!
Registration is required here.
Location: Wards Meadow Public Bathroom
For inquiries about accessibility, to request an accommodation or for event information, please email publicprograms@randallsisland.org.

Natural Dyeing Workshop with the Horticulture Team
2025-09-20 13:00 - 15:00 | Urban Farm
Join us for a hands-on workshop where you’ll create beautiful, eco-friendly dyes using natural materials from our gardens! Then, we’ll transform textiles into works of art. This class is open to all ages; perfect for beginners and those looking to expand their crafting skills.
Registration is required here.
Location: Urban Farm
For inquiries about accessibility, to request an accommodation, or for event information, please email publicprograms@randallsisland.org.

Experts Only Festival NYC
2025-09-20 15:00 - 22:00, 2025-09-21 15:00 - 22:00 | Harlem River Event Area
Global dance music phenomenon John Summit introduces Experts Only Festival NYC, a groundbreaking two-day live music event set to take over Randall’s Island on September 20 & 21 presented by Medium Rare, EMW PRESENTS and Relentless Beats. Poised to become the largest dance music festival in NYC, Experts Only Festival is anticipated to draw 50,000 enthusiastic fans across two days.
Curated personally by John Summit, the festival will feature 15+ artists across two stages showcasing the most influential and cutting-edge talent in the dance music scene. This highly anticipated event marks Summit’s return to New York City after his recent Madison Square Garden headline show that sold out in under three minutes.
Experts Only Festival NYC is not just a festival; it’s shaping up to be the Gen Z cultural moment of the year featuring multiple headliners including: 2x Headlining John Summit Performances, Green Velvet B2B Layton Giordani, Kaskade B2B Cassian, LP Giobbi, Kasablanca, AYYBO, Roddy Lima, and more. Additional artists will be announced in the coming weeks.
Purchase tickets here!
Location: Harlem River Event Lawn behind Icahn Stadium

CANCELLED Urban Farm Volunteers
2025-09-28 10:00 - 13:00 | Urban Farm
This event is CANCELLED due to our Harvest Festival.
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 & 17 can volunteer if a parent or guardian has signed a waiver. Please find a downloadable waiver here: Waiver for unaccompanied 16 & 17 year olds
Registration is not required but we ask that you commit at least two hours of volunteering.
This volunteer event is for individuals from the community and not open to groups larger than 5 people. If you wish to bring more than 5 people, you must first contact us at volunteers@randallsisland.org.
Location: Urban Farm
For inquiries about accessibility, to request accommodation, or for event information, please email publicprograms@randallsisland.org.

Bike Ride to Harvest Festival
2025-09-28 11:30 - 13:00 | Citi Bike: E 114th Street and 1st Ave
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. In order to reserve a free bike and helmet, please email publicprograms@randallsisland.org.
There will be a free Bike Valet provided by Transportation Alternatives so you can safely park your bikes and enjoy the festivities with ease of mind. Citi Bikes will not be included in this valet service, so if you take a Citi Bike to the festival, please find the nearest docking station to park, or ask a RIPA staff member where to dock. You can find the four Citi Bike docks on our interactive map!
Registration is required here.
After the festival, enjoy some time exploring the park’s 9+ miles of cyclist and pedestrian pathways!
Location: Citi Bike Station at the NW corner of E 114th and 1st Ave
For inquiries about accessibility, to request an accommodation, or for event information, please email publicprograms@randallsisland.org.

Harvest Festival
2025-09-28 12:00 - 15:00 | Fields 62/63
Celebrate the fall harvest at the annual, free Randall’s Island Harvest Festival! At the onset of the cooler months, we’re bringing you a family-friendly day of fun centering the end of the growing season and outdoor recreation. Decorate and bring home your very own pumpkin from our immersive patch, press cider from delicious, fresh apples, participate in a cooking demonstration with seasonal vegetables, enjoy live performances, have your face painted, and learn about nature with our partners.
There will be a free Bike Valet provided by Transportation Alternatives. Safely park your bikes and enjoy the festivities with ease of mind. Citi Bikes will not be included in this valet service, so if you take a Citi Bike to the festival, please find the nearest docking station to park, or ask a RIPA staff member where to dock. You can find the four Citi Bike docks on our interactive map!
We hope you’ll celebrate the park and the beauty of spending time outside in the crisp autumn air amidst the bustle of New York City.
Location: Fields 62/63 and the Urban Farm
For inquiries about accessibility, to request an accommodation or for event information, please email publicprograms@randallsisland.org.

New York City FC II vs. Chattanooga FC
2025-09-28 19:30 - 22:00 | Icahn Stadium
Come catch the final home game for New York City FC II at Icahn Stadium when the play host Chattanooga FC!
Travel to Randall’s Island Park to see some of the best soccer NYC has to offer!
Click here for tickets!

City of Forest Day
2025-10-04 09:00 - 11:00 | Icahn Stadium
Join RIPA’s Natural Areas team in celebrating the 2025 City of Forest Day! The Alliance is taking part in Forest for All NYC’s fourth annual City of Forest Day, which features a day of activities across the city to raise awareness of the importance of the New York City urban forest, and the essential role New Yorkers play every day in caring for the “lungs” of our city.
Renowned NYC Naturalist Gabriel Willow will lead a fun-and-fact filled guided walking tour highlighting Randall’s Islands feathered friends and fall foliage. Open to all ages. Registration not required but preferred. Register here!
BYOB-Bring your own binoculars (RIPA will be able to loan out a limited number binoculars for the event on a first come first serve basis)!
Location: Icahn Stadium
For inquiries about accessibility, to request an accommodation or for event information, please email publicprograms@randallsisland.org.

CANCELLED Urban Farm Volunteers
2025-10-05 10:00 - 13:00 | Urban Farm
This event is CANCELLED due to Fungus Festival.

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 & 17 can volunteer if a parent or guardian has signed a waiver. Please find a downloadable waiver here: Waiver for unaccompanied 16 & 17 year olds
Registration is not required but we ask that you commit at least two hours of volunteering.
This volunteer event is for individuals from the community and not open to groups larger than 5 people. If you wish to bring more than 5 people, you must first contact us at volunteers@randallsisland.org.
Location: Urban Farm
For inquiries about accessibility, to request accommodation, or for event information, please email publicprograms@randallsisland.org.

Fungus Festival
2025-10-05 11:00 - 15:00 | Urban Farm
Get ready for our third Fungus Festival, organized by the New York Mycological Society in partnership with the Randall’s Island Park Alliance. We are excited to celebrate the city’s mycelial network, and showcase the breadth of mycological creativity here in New York City.
Come explore diverse displays and programs at the intersection of community art and science, including identification tables of wild mushrooms from the New York area, art and cultivation workshops and activities, lectures, tastings, urban farms, food vendors, costume corner, games and so much more.
This festival is free and open to all! Register for your free tickets here!
Registration to receive updates and for specific workshops coming soon.
For more information on the 2025 Fungus Festival, check out the event’s webpage.
Location: Urban Farm & Fields 62/63
For inquiries about accessibility, to request an accommodation or for event information, please email publicprograms@randallsisland.org.

Bike Ride to Fungus Festival
2025-10-05 11:30 - 13:00 | Citi Bike: E 114th Street and 1st Ave
Ride to Fungus 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. In order to reserve a bike and helmet, please email publicprograms@randallsisland.org.
Registration is required here.
Location: Citi Bike Station at the NW corner of Thomas Jefferson Park – 114th and 1st Avenue
After the festival, enjoy some time exploring the park’s 9+ miles of cyclist and pedestrian pathways!
For inquiries about accessibility, to request an accommodation, or for event information, please email publicprograms@randallsisland.org.

CANCELLED Team RIVER Volunteers
2025-10-08 09:30 - 12:30
UPDATE: This event has been cancelled due to inclement weather.
