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].

Wake Up The Farm Day

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At this special volunteer event, help us clear the straw-covered garden beds to prepare for planting. Let’s celebrate a new season and welcome back our farm volunteers! Hot co ...

Solar Eclipse Party

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Join the Randall's Island Park Alliance for an unforgettable 2024 Solar Eclipse viewing event! Experience this rare, once-in-a-generation celestial phenomenon on Randall's Island w ...

Earth Day Festival

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RIPA’s Earth Day Festival welcomes the warmer months, celebrates the planet we all share, and highlights the park’s spring beauty. Explore vibrant seasonal blooms, enchanting c ...

Salt Marsh Open Hours

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Stop by the Little Hell Gate Salt Marsh on Saturday, April 27th between 1 and 3 PM to learn about the importance of these tidal wetlands, see some critters that make the salt marsh ...

Riverkeeper Sweep

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This annual event helps us keep our shoreline free of marine plastics and refuse. Community friends and partners band together to remove and prevent hundreds of pounds of litter fr ...