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].
Week of Events
Urban Farm Volunteers
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! 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 […]
The New York Relays – High School
Watch some of the top high-school talent that New York has to offer at this year's New York Relays at Icahn Stadium. Results for 2024 are here! Location: Icahn Stadium
Team RIVER Volunteers
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, […]
Earth Day 5K by We Act for Environmental Justice
Come join We Act for Environmental Justice for an Earth Day 5K as part of our Earth Day celebrations! Founded in 1988, WE ACT’s mission is to build healthy communities by ensuring that people of color and/or low income residents participate meaningfully in the creation of sound and fair environmental health and protection policies […]
New York Road Runners Spring Jamboree
Take the kids to Icahn Stadium on Randall's Island for a fun day of track and field events! Kids can choose from age-appropriate activities they'd like to try, including sprints, a longer distance run, relays on the track, shot put, long jump, obstacle courses, and more! Icahn Stadium is a world-class track and field facility, […]
Pressed Botanicals Workshop with the Horticulture Team
Join us for a relaxing, creative, and free workshop where you’ll learn how to press and arrange flowers and leaves to create beautiful works of art hosted by RIPA’s Horticulture Team! Whether you’re an experienced botanist, or someone who appreciates the beauty of a flower, this workshop is for you. We’ll provide all the materials […]
Urban Farm Volunteers
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! 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 […]
The New York Relays – High School
Watch some of the top high-school talent that New York has to offer at this year's New York Relays at Icahn Stadium. Results for 2024 are here! Location: Icahn Stadium
Team RIVER Volunteers
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, […]
Earth Day 5K by We Act for Environmental Justice
Come join We Act for Environmental Justice for an Earth Day 5K as part of our Earth Day celebrations! Founded in 1988, WE ACT’s mission is to build healthy communities by ensuring that people of color and/or low income residents participate meaningfully in the creation of sound and fair environmental health and protection policies […]
New York Road Runners Spring Jamboree
Take the kids to Icahn Stadium on Randall's Island for a fun day of track and field events! Kids can choose from age-appropriate activities they'd like to try, including sprints, a longer distance run, relays on the track, shot put, long jump, obstacle courses, and more! Icahn Stadium is a world-class track and field facility, […]
Pressed Botanicals Workshop with the Horticulture Team
Join us for a relaxing, creative, and free workshop where you’ll learn how to press and arrange flowers and leaves to create beautiful works of art hosted by RIPA’s Horticulture Team! Whether you’re an experienced botanist, or someone who appreciates the beauty of a flower, this workshop is for you. We’ll provide all the materials […]