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SUMMARY:Herbal Medicine Workshop: Roots and Remedies
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a journey into the world of herbal medicine amidst the vibrant setting of our Urban Farm at Randall’s Island Park!  \nLed 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!   \nTo learn more about Olamina Botanicals\, check out their website here. \nTo register for the event\, click here! \nLocation: Urban Farm \nFor inquiries about accessibility\, to request an accommodation\, or for event information\, please email publicprograms@randallsisland.org. 
URL:https://randallsisland.org/events/herbal-medicine-workshop-roots-and-remedies
LOCATION:Urban Farm
CATEGORIES:Environmental Education,Health & Wellness,Urban Farm
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SUMMARY:2025 USATF New York Youth Challenge Series
DESCRIPTION:US Track & Field New York returns its Youth Challenge Series to Randall’s Island Park and Icahn Stadium! \nLearn more about USTF New York from their website and come and cheer the next generation of track & field stars! \nLocation: Icahn Stadium
URL:https://randallsisland.org/events/2025-usatf-new-york-youth-challenge-series/2025-05-03
LOCATION:Icahn Stadium
CATEGORIES:Icahn Stadium
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250504T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T195735
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SUMMARY:Urban Farm Volunteers
DESCRIPTION:Volunteer with our team to manage our one-acre Urban Farm! \nWhether 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 \nRegistration is not required but we ask that you commit at least two hours of volunteering. \nThis 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. \nLocation: Urban Farm \nFor inquiries about accessibility\, to request accommodation\, or for event information\, please email publicprograms@randallsisland.org.
URL:https://randallsisland.org/events/urban-farm-volunteers-4/2025-05-04
LOCATION:Urban Farm
CATEGORIES:Urban Farm,Volunteer
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250506T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250506T193000
DTSTAMP:20260404T195735
CREATED:20250505T210507Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250505T210507Z
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SUMMARY:CANCELLED Yoga in the Park
DESCRIPTION:UPDATE: Yoga in the Park has been cancelled on Tuesday\, May 6\, due to weather. \n  \nStretch\, 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! \nNo 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. \nOur 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. \nLocation: East River Picnic Area \nFor inquiries about accessibility\, to request an accommodation\, or for event information\, please email publicprograms@randallsisland.org.
URL:https://randallsisland.org/events/yoga-in-the-park-5
LOCATION:East River Picnic Area
CATEGORIES:Fitness,Health & Wellness
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250507T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250507T123000
DTSTAMP:20260404T195735
CREATED:20250108T150436Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250204T150543Z
UID:10001248-1746610200-1746621000@randallsisland.org
SUMMARY:Team RIVER Volunteers
DESCRIPTION: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! \nThis volunteer opportunity is open to individuals from the community. Groups of more than 5 people must contact: Volunteers@RandallsIsland.org \nVolunteers 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 \nRegistration is required here. \nLocation: Volunteers will be notified after registration. \nFor inquiries about accessibility\, to request an accommodation\, or for event information\, please email publicprograms@randallsisland.org.
URL:https://randallsisland.org/events/team-river/2025-05-07
CATEGORIES:Volunteer
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250510T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250510T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T195735
CREATED:20250221T154351Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250314T183005Z
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SUMMARY:2025 Jesse Owens Track & Field Youth Program - Spring
DESCRIPTION: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. \nRegistration is required on LeagueApps with City Parks Foundation! \nLocation: Thomas Jefferson Park (Harlem) \nFor inquiries about accessibility\, to request an accommodation\, or for event information\, please email publicprograms@randallsisland.org.
URL:https://randallsisland.org/events/2025-jesse-owens-track-field-youth-program-spring/2025-05-10
LOCATION:Thomas Jefferson Park
CATEGORIES:Fitness,Health & Wellness
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250510T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250510T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T195735
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250501T142822Z
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SUMMARY:Bird Bonanza
DESCRIPTION: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! \nSchedule: \n\n10 AM – Spring Migration Bird Tour with Efua Peterson: Registration for the bird tour is recommended but not required here.\n11 AM – Puppet Show with Wonderspark Puppets: The Little Red Hen\, followed by a puppet making workshop\n12 PM – Storytime Stretches with Jazy: Jazy will read a bird-themed book and do a movement session\n\nOngoing Activities: Habitat Toss\, Bird Feeder Making\, Lawn Games\, Make your own bird craft\, Produce and Seedling Giveaway\, Urban Farm Exploration \nLocation: Urban Farm \nFor inquiries about accessibility\, to request an accommodation\, or for event information\, please email publicprograms@randallsisland.org. 
URL:https://randallsisland.org/events/bird-bonanza-2
LOCATION:Urban Farm
CATEGORIES:Environmental Education,Urban Farm
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250510T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250510T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T195735
CREATED:20250310T200202Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250415T154705Z
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SUMMARY:WonderSpark Puppet Show: The Little Red Hen & Puppet-Making Workshop
DESCRIPTION: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!  \nThe 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.  \nWe will learn the benefits of helping out and teamwork while exercising and singing along! Then\, we’ll make our own puppets!  \nLocation: Urban Farm Kitchen \nFor inquiries about accessibility\, to request an accommodation\, or for event information\, please email publicprograms@randallsisland.org.
URL:https://randallsisland.org/events/wonderspark-puppet-show-the-little-red-hen-puppet-making-workshop-2
LOCATION:Urban Farm
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Urban Farm
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250510T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250510T200000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250226T183038Z
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SUMMARY:2025 USATF New York Youth Challenge Series
DESCRIPTION:US Track & Field New York returns its Youth Challenge Series to Randall’s Island Park and Icahn Stadium! \nLearn more about USTF New York from their website and come and cheer the next generation of track & field stars! \nLocation: Icahn Stadium
URL:https://randallsisland.org/events/2025-usatf-new-york-youth-challenge-series/2025-05-10
LOCATION:Icahn Stadium
CATEGORIES:Icahn Stadium
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250511T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250511T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T195735
CREATED:20250204T185328Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250819T175409Z
UID:10001289-1746957600-1746968400@randallsisland.org
SUMMARY:Urban Farm Volunteers
DESCRIPTION:Volunteer with our team to manage our one-acre Urban Farm! \nWhether 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 \nRegistration is not required but we ask that you commit at least two hours of volunteering. \nThis 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. \nLocation: Urban Farm \nFor inquiries about accessibility\, to request accommodation\, or for event information\, please email publicprograms@randallsisland.org.
URL:https://randallsisland.org/events/urban-farm-volunteers-4/2025-05-11
LOCATION:Urban Farm
CATEGORIES:Urban Farm,Volunteer
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250513T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250513T193000
DTSTAMP:20260404T195735
CREATED:20250513T200708Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250513T200708Z
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SUMMARY:CANCELLED Yoga in the Park
DESCRIPTION:UPDATE: Yoga in the Park has been cancelled on Tuesday\, May 13\, due to weather. \nStretch\, 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! \nNo 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. \nOur 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. \nLocation: East River Picnic Area \nFor inquiries about accessibility\, to request an accommodation\, or for event information\, please email publicprograms@randallsisland.org.
URL:https://randallsisland.org/events/yoga-in-the-park-6
LOCATION:East River Picnic Area
CATEGORIES:Fitness,Health & Wellness
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250514T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250514T123000
DTSTAMP:20260404T195735
CREATED:20250108T150436Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250204T150543Z
UID:10001249-1747215000-1747225800@randallsisland.org
SUMMARY:Team RIVER Volunteers
DESCRIPTION: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! \nThis volunteer opportunity is open to individuals from the community. Groups of more than 5 people must contact: Volunteers@RandallsIsland.org \nVolunteers 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 \nRegistration is required here. \nLocation: Volunteers will be notified after registration. \nFor inquiries about accessibility\, to request an accommodation\, or for event information\, please email publicprograms@randallsisland.org.
URL:https://randallsisland.org/events/team-river/2025-05-14
CATEGORIES:Volunteer
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250517T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250517T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T195735
CREATED:20250221T154351Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250314T183005Z
UID:10001323-1747476000-1747483200@randallsisland.org
SUMMARY:2025 Jesse Owens Track & Field Youth Program - Spring
DESCRIPTION: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. \nRegistration is required on LeagueApps with City Parks Foundation! \nLocation: Thomas Jefferson Park (Harlem) \nFor inquiries about accessibility\, to request an accommodation\, or for event information\, please email publicprograms@randallsisland.org.
URL:https://randallsisland.org/events/2025-jesse-owens-track-field-youth-program-spring/2025-05-17
LOCATION:Thomas Jefferson Park
CATEGORIES:Fitness,Health & Wellness
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250517T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250517T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T195735
CREATED:20250224T155951Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250224T160343Z
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SUMMARY:Big Truck Day!
DESCRIPTION:Strap on your seatbelt and head over to Randall’s Island Park for our free\, annual Big Truck Day celebration!  \nGet 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.  \nVisit 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!  \nThere will also be story time\, snacks\, games\, and other truck-related activities.   \nLocation: Asphalt Pad next to Icahn Stadium \nFor inquiries about accessibility\, to request an accommodation or for event information\, please email publicprograms@randallsisland.org. 
URL:https://randallsisland.org/events/big-truck-day-3
LOCATION:Asphalt Pad
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250518T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250518T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T195735
CREATED:20250204T185328Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250819T175409Z
UID:10001290-1747562400-1747573200@randallsisland.org
SUMMARY:Urban Farm Volunteers
DESCRIPTION:Volunteer with our team to manage our one-acre Urban Farm! \nWhether 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 \nRegistration is not required but we ask that you commit at least two hours of volunteering. \nThis 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. \nLocation: Urban Farm \nFor inquiries about accessibility\, to request accommodation\, or for event information\, please email publicprograms@randallsisland.org.
URL:https://randallsisland.org/events/urban-farm-volunteers-4/2025-05-18
LOCATION:Urban Farm
CATEGORIES:Urban Farm,Volunteer
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250520T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250520T193000
DTSTAMP:20260404T195735
CREATED:20250224T211115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250224T211115Z
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SUMMARY:Yoga in the Park
DESCRIPTION: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! \nNo 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. \nOur 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. \nLocation: East River Picnic Area \nFor inquiries about accessibility\, to request an accommodation\, or for event information\, please email publicprograms@randallsisland.org.
URL:https://randallsisland.org/events/yoga-in-the-park/2025-05-20
LOCATION:East River Picnic Area
CATEGORIES:Fitness,Health & Wellness
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250521T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250521T123000
DTSTAMP:20260404T195735
CREATED:20250108T150436Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250204T150543Z
UID:10001250-1747819800-1747830600@randallsisland.org
SUMMARY:Team RIVER Volunteers
DESCRIPTION: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! \nThis volunteer opportunity is open to individuals from the community. Groups of more than 5 people must contact: Volunteers@RandallsIsland.org \nVolunteers 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 \nRegistration is required here. \nLocation: Volunteers will be notified after registration. \nFor inquiries about accessibility\, to request an accommodation\, or for event information\, please email publicprograms@randallsisland.org.
URL:https://randallsisland.org/events/team-river/2025-05-21
CATEGORIES:Volunteer
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250521T143000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250521T163000
DTSTAMP:20260404T195735
CREATED:20250520T152601Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250520T152602Z
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SUMMARY:CANCELLED: Wetland Wednesday
DESCRIPTION:UPDATE: Wetland Wednesday has been cancelled on May 21 due to weather. \nDrop in to explore the Little Hell Gate Salt Marsh during Wetland Wednesdays!  \nThe 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.  \nFrom 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!  \nLocation: Little Hell Gate Salt Marsh \nFor inquiries about accessibility\, to request accommodation\, or for event information\, please email publicprograms@randallsisland.org.
URL:https://randallsisland.org/events/wetland-wednesdays-3
LOCATION:Little Hell Gate Salt Marsh
CATEGORIES:Environmental Education,Volunteer
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250524T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250524T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T195735
CREATED:20250411T145621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250411T150015Z
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SUMMARY:New York State Catholic High School Athletic Association Intersectional Championship
DESCRIPTION:Come enjoy the New York State Catholic High School Athletic Association Intersectional Championship at Icahn Stadium! \nThe culmination of the CHSAA spring season happens at 10 Central Road where legends are made! Visit their website for more information. \nLocation: Icahn Stadium
URL:https://randallsisland.org/events/new-york-state-catholic-high-school-athletic-association-intersectional-championship
LOCATION:Icahn Stadium
CATEGORIES:Icahn Stadium
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250524T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250524T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T195735
CREATED:20250221T154351Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250314T183005Z
UID:10001324-1748080800-1748088000@randallsisland.org
SUMMARY:2025 Jesse Owens Track & Field Youth Program - Spring
DESCRIPTION: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. \nRegistration is required on LeagueApps with City Parks Foundation! \nLocation: Thomas Jefferson Park (Harlem) \nFor inquiries about accessibility\, to request an accommodation\, or for event information\, please email publicprograms@randallsisland.org.
URL:https://randallsisland.org/events/2025-jesse-owens-track-field-youth-program-spring/2025-05-24
LOCATION:Thomas Jefferson Park
CATEGORIES:Fitness,Health & Wellness
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250525T083000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250525T163000
DTSTAMP:20260404T195735
CREATED:20250411T150734Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250411T150734Z
UID:10001650-1748161800-1748190600@randallsisland.org
SUMMARY:Public School Athletic League City Championship
DESCRIPTION: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! \nCheck out their website for more information! \nLocation: Icahn Stadium
URL:https://randallsisland.org/events/public-school-athletic-league-city-championship
LOCATION:Icahn Stadium
CATEGORIES:Icahn Stadium
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250525T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250525T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T195735
CREATED:20250514T130725Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250514T130725Z
UID:10001291-1748167200-1748178000@randallsisland.org
SUMMARY:CANCELLED: Urban Farm Volunteers
DESCRIPTION:UPDATE: This event has been cancelled due to the holiday weekend. \nVolunteer with our team to manage our one-acre Urban Farm! \nWhether 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 \nRegistration is not required but we ask that you commit at least two hours of volunteering. \nThis 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. \nLocation: Urban Farm \nFor inquiries about accessibility\, to request accommodation\, or for event information\, please email publicprograms@randallsisland.org.
URL:https://randallsisland.org/events/urban-farm-volunteers-4-3
LOCATION:Urban Farm
CATEGORIES:Urban Farm,Volunteer
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250527T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250527T193000
DTSTAMP:20260404T195735
CREATED:20250224T211115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250224T211115Z
UID:10001583-1748370600-1748374200@randallsisland.org
SUMMARY:Yoga in the Park
DESCRIPTION: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! \nNo 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. \nOur 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. \nLocation: East River Picnic Area \nFor inquiries about accessibility\, to request an accommodation\, or for event information\, please email publicprograms@randallsisland.org.
URL:https://randallsisland.org/events/yoga-in-the-park/2025-05-27
LOCATION:East River Picnic Area
CATEGORIES:Fitness,Health & Wellness
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GEO:40.783254;-73.934821
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250528T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250528T123000
DTSTAMP:20260404T195735
CREATED:20250108T150436Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250204T150543Z
UID:10001251-1748424600-1748435400@randallsisland.org
SUMMARY:Team RIVER Volunteers
DESCRIPTION: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! \nThis volunteer opportunity is open to individuals from the community. Groups of more than 5 people must contact: Volunteers@RandallsIsland.org \nVolunteers 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 \nRegistration is required here. \nLocation: Volunteers will be notified after registration. \nFor inquiries about accessibility\, to request an accommodation\, or for event information\, please email publicprograms@randallsisland.org.
URL:https://randallsisland.org/events/team-river/2025-05-28
CATEGORIES:Volunteer
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250528T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250528T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T195735
CREATED:20250224T163232Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250520T154946Z
UID:10001563-1748444400-1748451600@randallsisland.org
SUMMARY:Wormy Wednesday
DESCRIPTION:UPDATE: Wormy Wednesday has been postponed to 5/28 due to weather. \nLearn 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.  \nHow many hearts do earth worms have? Stop by to find out!  \nWe’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!  \nLocation: 103rd Street Footbridge \nFor inquiries about accessibility\, to request an accommodation\, or for event information\, please email publicprograms@randallsisland.org. 
URL:https://randallsisland.org/events/wormy-wednesday-2
LOCATION:103rd Street Footbridge
CATEGORIES:Environmental Education,Urban Farm
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250531T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250531T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T195735
CREATED:20250221T154351Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250314T183005Z
UID:10001325-1748685600-1748692800@randallsisland.org
SUMMARY:2025 Jesse Owens Track & Field Youth Program - Spring
DESCRIPTION: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. \nRegistration is required on LeagueApps with City Parks Foundation! \nLocation: Thomas Jefferson Park (Harlem) \nFor inquiries about accessibility\, to request an accommodation\, or for event information\, please email publicprograms@randallsisland.org.
URL:https://randallsisland.org/events/2025-jesse-owens-track-field-youth-program-spring/2025-05-31
LOCATION:Thomas Jefferson Park
CATEGORIES:Fitness,Health & Wellness
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GEO:40.793886;-73.935355
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250531T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250531T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T195735
CREATED:20250224T154933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250520T173308Z
UID:10001560-1748685600-1748696400@randallsisland.org
SUMMARY:Black Birders Week Celebration: Birds & Bites
DESCRIPTION: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.  \nA 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:  \n\nFamily Friendly Route: 1.5 miles winding through our Little Hell Gate Salt Marsh \n\n\nAdvanced Route: 3 miles through our Little Hell Gate Salt Marsh and up along the Bronx Shore \n\nRegistration is recommended for the bird tours here. \nAfter 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.  \nThis event has two components\, and participants are welcome to attend one or both:  \n10 – 11:30am @Icahn Stadium: Bird walks  \n11:30am-1pm @the Living Shoreline: Food\, music\, lawn games  \nBlack-identifying community members are highly encouraged to attend\, all allies welcome. \nFor inquiries about accessibility\, to request an accommodation\, or for event information\, please email publicprograms@randallsisland.org. 
URL:https://randallsisland.org/events/black-birders-week-celebration-birds-bites-2
LOCATION:Icahn Stadium
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Environmental Education
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250601T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250601T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T195735
CREATED:20250204T185328Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250819T175409Z
UID:10001292-1748772000-1748782800@randallsisland.org
SUMMARY:Urban Farm Volunteers
DESCRIPTION:Volunteer with our team to manage our one-acre Urban Farm! \nWhether 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 \nRegistration is not required but we ask that you commit at least two hours of volunteering. \nThis 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. \nLocation: Urban Farm \nFor inquiries about accessibility\, to request accommodation\, or for event information\, please email publicprograms@randallsisland.org.
URL:https://randallsisland.org/events/urban-farm-volunteers-4/2025-06-01
LOCATION:Urban Farm
CATEGORIES:Urban Farm,Volunteer
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GEO:40.783753;-73.925686
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250603T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250603T193000
DTSTAMP:20260404T195735
CREATED:20250224T211115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250224T211115Z
UID:10001584-1748975400-1748979000@randallsisland.org
SUMMARY:Yoga in the Park
DESCRIPTION: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! \nNo 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. \nOur 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. \nLocation: East River Picnic Area \nFor inquiries about accessibility\, to request an accommodation\, or for event information\, please email publicprograms@randallsisland.org.
URL:https://randallsisland.org/events/yoga-in-the-park/2025-06-03
LOCATION:East River Picnic Area
CATEGORIES:Fitness,Health & Wellness
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GEO:40.783254;-73.934821
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250604T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250604T123000
DTSTAMP:20260404T195735
CREATED:20250108T150436Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250204T150543Z
UID:10001252-1749029400-1749040200@randallsisland.org
SUMMARY:Team RIVER Volunteers
DESCRIPTION: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! \nThis volunteer opportunity is open to individuals from the community. Groups of more than 5 people must contact: Volunteers@RandallsIsland.org \nVolunteers 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 \nRegistration is required here. \nLocation: Volunteers will be notified after registration. \nFor inquiries about accessibility\, to request an accommodation\, or for event information\, please email publicprograms@randallsisland.org.
URL:https://randallsisland.org/events/team-river/2025-06-04
CATEGORIES:Volunteer
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