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 publicprograms@randallsisland.org.
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 […]
CANCELLED Yoga in the Park
CANCELLED Yoga in the Park
Yoga in the Park is CANCELLED today. Stretch, breathe, and find your inner peace at Randall’s Island Park’s free outdoor yoga series. Guided by a beloved, local yoga instructor, participants will flow through a calming and grounding sequence against the backdrop of the uptown skyline. All levels and abilities are welcome. Bring a friend, family […]
Team RIVER Volunteers
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, […]
Wetland Wednesdays
Wetland Wednesdays
Drop in to explore the Little Hell Gate Salt Marsh during Wetland Wednesdays! The salt marsh is one of our most beloved natural areas, and is a vital ecosystem that protects nearby areas from flooding and erosion and creates habitats for many different species of animals. From 2:30-4:30PM on the second Wednesday of every month, […]
2025 Jesse Owens Track & Field Youth Program – Spring
2025 Jesse Owens Track & Field Youth Program – Spring
Join the Randall's Island Park Alliance and City Parks Foundation for the Jesse Owens Track & Field Youth Program! This free weekly 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 springs and relays and will introduce […]
Park after Dark: Pride Night
Park after Dark: Pride Night
Join Randall’s Island Park Alliance for a full night of fun celebrating PRIDE at the Urban Farm! We are excited to build off our annual programming to bring you Park after Dark: Cocktails on the Farm followed by Movie Night, an evening that combines two of our favorite events! Enjoy a queer cocktail night — […]
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 […]
- No events scheduled for June 9, 2025.
CANCELLED Yoga in the Park
Yoga in the Park is CANCELLED today. Stretch, breathe, and find your inner peace at Randall’s Island Park’s free outdoor yoga series. Guided by a beloved, local yoga instructor, participants will flow through a calming and grounding sequence against the backdrop of the uptown skyline. All levels and abilities are welcome. Bring a friend, family […]
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, […]
Wetland Wednesdays
Drop in to explore the Little Hell Gate Salt Marsh during Wetland Wednesdays! The salt marsh is one of our most beloved natural areas, and is a vital ecosystem that protects nearby areas from flooding and erosion and creates habitats for many different species of animals. From 2:30-4:30PM on the second Wednesday of every month, […]
- No events scheduled for June 12, 2025.
- No events scheduled for June 13, 2025.
2025 Jesse Owens Track & Field Youth Program – Spring
Join the Randall's Island Park Alliance and City Parks Foundation for the Jesse Owens Track & Field Youth Program! This free weekly 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 springs and relays and will introduce […]
Park after Dark: Pride Night
Join Randall’s Island Park Alliance for a full night of fun celebrating PRIDE at the Urban Farm! We are excited to build off our annual programming to bring you Park after Dark: Cocktails on the Farm followed by Movie Night, an evening that combines two of our favorite events! Enjoy a queer cocktail night — […]