Randall's Island

Pride Night on the Farm Volunteers
2026-06-06 15:30 - 20:30 UTC | Urban Farm
Volunteers will assist at the welcome table, coasters crafts, and help Horticulture’s bouquet making station!
Celebrate pride at Randall’s Island Park with free cocktails on our Urban Farm! Sip on a farm-fresh cocktail (21+) or complimentary mocktails, while enjoying plant-based bites, crafts, and dazzling drag performances. This program celebrates and uplifts our LGBTQIA+ community members and partners. Members of the LGBTQIA+ community and allies are welcome. Attendees under 21 must be accompanied by an adult. IDs required. Stick around for Movie Night on Field 62 starting at 9!
Registration required here.
Location: Urban Farm
For inquiries about accessibility, to request an accommodation or for event information,
please email publicprograms@randallsisland.org.

Pride Night on the Farm
2026-06-06 17:00 - 20:00 | Urban Farm
Celebrate pride at Randall’s Island Park with free cocktails on our Urban Farm!
Sip on a farm-fresh cocktail (21+) or complimentary mocktails, while enjoying plant-based bites, crafts, and dazzling drag performances.
This program celebrates and uplifts our LGBTQIA+ community members and partners. Members of the LGBTQIA+ community and allies are welcome. Attendees under 21 must be accompanied by an adult. IDs required.
Schedule:

5 PM: Doors open
6:30 PM: Drag Performance
7:45 PM: Raffle
8:00 PM: Program concludes – stick around for Movie Night on Field 62 starting at 9!

Location: Urban Farm
For inquiries about accessibility, to request an accommodation or for event information, please email publicprograms@randallsisland.org.

POSTPONED Movie Night: Bend It Like Beckham
2026-06-06 20:00 - 23:00 | Fields 62/63
Movie Night has been postponed due to inclement weather.

Food Demos on the Urban Farm
2026-06-13 12:00 - 14:00, 2026-07-11 12:00 - 14:00, 2026-08-15 12:00 - 14:00, 2026-08-22 12:00 - 14:00, 2026-09-12 12:00 - 14:00 | Urban Farm
The Urban Farm hosts free food demonstrations to teach the community-at-large how to cook with the seasonal produce they can see growing on the farm. We have 200+ varieties of produce, including many varieties that are culturally relevant to our local communities. In food demonstrations, visitors sample produce, take home recipe cards, and ask the Community Food Educator for kitchen tricks, tips, and advice.
Location: Urban Farm Kitchen
For inquiries about accessibility, to request an accommodation or for event information, please email publicprograms@randallsisland.org.

Urban Farm Volunteers
2026-06-14 10:00 - 13:00, 2026-06-21 10:00 - 13:00, 2026-06-28 10:00 - 13:00, 2026-07-12 10:00 - 13:00, 2026-07-19 10:00 - 13:00, 2026-07-26 10:00 - 13:00, 2026-08-09 10:00 - 13:00, 2026-08-16 10:00 - 13:00 and 6 more dates | 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! Our farmers have a lot of farm chores and composting to do weekly and you can help us take care of this important urban educational agricultural resource.
On Sundays we not only do farm chores, but we are joined by the NYC Compost Project with Big Reuse who help us manage our 5-bin compost system to create much needed organic matter for our planting beds!
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
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.
New volunteers must register for this event here.
Location: Urban Farm
For inquiries about accessibility, to request accommodation, or for event information, please email publicprograms@randallsisland.org.

CANCELLED Storytime Stretches at Urban Farm Open Hours
2026-07-11 13:00 - 14:00 | Urban Farm
UDPATE: This event has been cancelled.

CANCELLED Cooking on the Farm
2026-07-25 13:00 - 15:00 | Urban Farm
UPDATE: This event has been cancelled.
Experience the flavors of Randall’s Island Park Alliance’s Urban Farm through this free, interactive cooking demonstration! Join an experienced chef in the Urban Farm Kitchen for an afternoon of farm-to-table fun. After learning about the cultural significance of the recipe and its freshly harvested ingredients, participants will work together to chop, crush, and stir fresh ingredients, and enjoy a small plate of the finished dish. Guests will leave with new knowledge of how to use seasonal produce to cook a healthy and delicious meal.
Registration is required. The link will open 2 weeks before the workshop.
Location: Urban Farm
For inquiries about accessibility, to request an accommodation or for event information, please email publicprograms@randallsisland.org.

Cocktails on the Farm
2026-08-01 17:00 - 20:00 | Urban Farm
Enjoy a relaxed evening at Randall’s Island Park with Cocktails on our Urban Farm!
Sip on farm-fresh cocktails (21+) or complimentary mocktails, while enjoying plant-based bites, crafts, and activities. Plus, bring your clothing and textiles that need repair for a hands-on mending workshop with Repair Cafe El Barrio!
Afterwards, join us for Movie Night! Bring a blanket and settle in under the stars for an outdoor movie night in the Park. Enjoy sweeping views of the Hell Gate Bridge and the city skyline while watching Zootopia 2, the perfect pick for a fun summer evening!
Location: Urban Farm
For inquiries about accessibility, to request an accommodation or for event information, please email publicprograms@randallsisland.org.

Cooking on the Farm
2026-08-08 13:00 - 15:00 | Urban Farm
Experience the flavors of Randall’s Island Park Alliance’s Urban Farm through this free, interactive cooking demonstration! Join an experienced chef in the Urban Farm Kitchen for an afternoon of farm-to-table fun. After learning about the cultural significance of the recipe and its freshly harvested ingredients, participants will work together to chop, crush, and stir fresh ingredients, and enjoy a small plate of the finished dish. Guests will leave with new knowledge of how to use seasonal produce to cook a healthy and delicious meal.
Registration is required here. The link will open on Saturday, July 25 at 12 PM.
Location: Urban Farm
For inquiries about accessibility, to request an accommodation or for event information, please email publicprograms@randallsisland.org.

Herbal Medicine Workshop
2026-08-29 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! Led by seasoned herbalist Sebastian Bouknight, 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!
Registration is required; link will be available 8/15 at 1 PM
Location: Urban Farm
For inquiries about accessibility, to request an accommodation, or for event information, please email publicprograms@randallsisland.org.

Taste of the Farm
2026-09-19 12:00 - 15:00 | Urban Farm
Join us for our second annual Taste of the Farm, a family-friendly day of activities and food celebrating the height of the growing season at Randall’s Island Park Alliance’s Urban Farm. Bring the whole family and enjoy interactive farm activities, global tastings and fun, including:

Chef-led Tastings Featuring Culturally Important Farm Grown Ingredients

Ice Cream & Tomato Tasting

Lawn Games & Flower Arranging

Get your passport stamped while traveling the world of food, sampling dishes inspired by the 200+ varieties of fruits, vegetables, and herbs grown on the farm.
Location: Urban Farm
For inquiries about accessibility, to request an accommodation or for event information, please email publicprograms@randallsisland.org.

Harvest Festival
2026-10-04 12:00 - 15:00 | Icahn Stadium
Step into autumn at the free Randall’s Island Harvest Festival at Randall’s Island Park! Celebrate the end of the growing season with a family-friendly day of outdoor fun. Explore our pumpkin patch, watch seasonal cooking demonstrations, enjoy live performances, get creative with face painting, and discover nature through hands-on activities with local partners.
With crisp air and golden leaves all around, it’s the perfect way to embrace the season and enjoy the outdoors in the heart of New York City.
Location: Urban Farm + Fields 62/63
For inquiries about accessibility, to request an accommodation or for event information, please email publicprograms@randallsisland.org.
