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].

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Randall’s Island Literary Club: World of Wonders Conversation Series
April 22, 2021 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Join the Randall’s Island Literary Club as we read Aimee Nezhukumatathil’s “World of Wonders” (Milkweed Press, 2020). In addition to a group conversation, the event will also feature speaking guests who will explore how Nezhukumatathil’s reflections relate to Randall’s Island Park. The discussions will be facilitated by Elizabeth Howard, Writer in Residence.
This is a free event, but registration is required.
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The online group will meet for 3 sessions from 6:30pm-7:30pm (EST): Thursday March 25, Thursday April 8, and Thursday April 22. We hope that you will decide to join us for all 3sessions but each session will have its own theme, so please feel free to register for any or all of the sessions.