Randall's Island

Solar Eclipse Party
2024-04-08 14:30 - 15:30 UTC | East River Picnic Area
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 with complimentary light refreshments and educational information about solar eclipses. We’re offering a limited number of free solar glasses for safe viewing, ensuring you can witness the eclipse’s breathtaking beauty in total safety. Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to connect with nature and community under the sky’s awe-inspiring display. Space is limited – RSVP now to secure your spot at this special gathering with the Randall’s Island Park Alliance!
Location: East River Picnic Area
For inquiries about accessibility, to request an accommodation, or for event information, please email publicprograms@randallsisland.org.

Team RIVER Volunteers
2024-04-10 09:30 - 12:30 | Icahn Stadium
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 here at the park, every second Wednesday of each month. We also work with volunteers to help with park maintenance and public events. If you are only able to volunteer on a limited basis, you are still very much welcome!
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 (please contact volunteers@randallsisland.org for a copy of the waiver).
Registration is required here.
Location: East Entrance of Icahn Stadium
For inquiries about accessibility, to request an accommodation, or for event information, please email publicprograms@randallsisland.org.

Jesse Owens Track & Field Youth Program @ Icahn Stadium
2024-04-13 09:00 - 13:00 | Icahn Stadium
The Randall’s Island Park Alliance, in partnership with City Parks Foundation, continues to offer the Jesse Owens Track and Field Youth Program! This free, weekly track & field youth 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 sprints and relays and will introduce other track and field activities like long jump, hurdles, and long-distance running.
Please register directly with New York Road Runners for this FREE event, in addition to your Jesse Owens registration.
Registration is required on LeagueApps with City Parks Foundation.
Changes to note: Age range is now 8-16 years old. Registration is on LeagueApps instead of Eventbrite.
Location: Icahn Stadium
For inquiries about accessibility, to request an accommodation, or for event information, please email publicprograms@randallsisland.org.

Spotted Lanternfly Egg Hunt
2024-04-13 13:00 - 15:00 | Freshwater Wildflower Meadow, 1 Central Road, New York City, NY, 10035, United States
Join the Randall’s Island Park Alliance for a spotted lanternfly squish-fest! Learn how to identify and remove egg masses, and help us squash as many eggs as possible. Citizen squashers can earn a coupon for 1 Free Pint from our friends at the Bronx Brewery (21+), and can enjoy a bonfire and games between squish sessions!
Location: Freshwater Wildflower Meadow
For inquiries about accessibility, to request an accommodation, or for event information, please email publicprograms@randallsisland.org.
