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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April 2023

Wildlife Celebration

April 11 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

Do you enjoy learning about creatures of the wild? Join us in welcoming Bobby Horvath, Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator, and his furry, feathered, and scaly friends from Wildlife In Need of Rescue and Rehabilitation (WINORR) for an up-close meet and greet! NYC's Urban Park Rangers will also be on site to share how they support urban wildlife in our parks and natural areas and what we all can do to help! Registration is recommended on Eventbrite. Location: 103rd Street Footbridge For…

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Tremendous Trees

April 29 @ 11:00 am - 12:30 pm

Join us as we celebrate Arbor Day! Trees are essential to a healthy environment and Randall’s Island’s trees are just starting to bloom! Learn about the Island’s trees, how healthy trees contribute to healthy communities, and enjoy some tree-mendous crafts! Location: Meet at the Touchdown of the 103rd Street Footbridge For inquiries about accessibility, to request an accommodation or for event information, please email [email protected]

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May 2023

Tai Chi

May 4 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
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An event every week that begins at 6:30 pm on Thursday, repeating until May 18, 2023

Join senior teachers from the New York School of T’ai Chi Chuan for an introductory class on Randall’s Island! This will include a short demo followed by a class teaching some of the basic movements found in the Tai Chi form. This class will be easy to follow, enjoyable, and both energizing and relaxing! Tai Chi is a system of movement practiced for health, vitality, stress reduction, and balance. Unlike exercise which relies on muscular force and tension, the graceful…

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Wormy Wednesday

May 10 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Come visit us after school to learn about composting with worms! Did you know that some worms can eat half their weight a day in food scraps? Learn more, meet our worms, and enjoy compost-themed crafts during International Compost Week! Location: 103rd Street Footbridge For inquiries about accessibility, to request an accommodation or for event information, please email [email protected]

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Tai Chi

May 11 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
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An event every week that begins at 6:30 pm on Thursday, repeating until May 18, 2023

Join senior teachers from the New York School of T’ai Chi Chuan for an introductory class on Randall’s Island! This will include a short demo followed by a class teaching some of the basic movements found in the Tai Chi form. This class will be easy to follow, enjoyable, and both energizing and relaxing! Tai Chi is a system of movement practiced for health, vitality, stress reduction, and balance. Unlike exercise which relies on muscular force and tension, the graceful…

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Tai Chi

May 18 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
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An event every week that begins at 6:30 pm on Thursday, repeating until May 18, 2023

Join senior teachers from the New York School of T’ai Chi Chuan for an introductory class on Randall’s Island! This will include a short demo followed by a class teaching some of the basic movements found in the Tai Chi form. This class will be easy to follow, enjoyable, and both energizing and relaxing! Tai Chi is a system of movement practiced for health, vitality, stress reduction, and balance. Unlike exercise which relies on muscular force and tension, the graceful…

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Fitness on the Island with Bobby the Experience

May 31 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
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One event on June 17, 2023 at 11:00 am

One event on June 28, 2023 at 6:30 pm

Looking for a free, full body workout surrounded by the beauty of nature and camaraderie of your peers? Join Bobby to break a sweat while listening to upbeat music and the rushing of the Harlem River Location: 103rd Street Footbridge For inquiries about accessibility, to request an accommodation or for event information, please email [email protected]

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June 2023

Fitness on the Island with Bobby the Experience

June 17 @ 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
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One event on June 17, 2023 at 11:00 am

One event on June 28, 2023 at 11:00 am

Looking for a free, full body workout surrounded by the beauty of nature and camaraderie of your peers? Join Bobby to break a sweat while listening to upbeat music and the rushing of the Harlem River Location: 103rd Street Footbridge For inquiries about accessibility, to request an accommodation or for event information, please email [email protected]

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Fitness on the Island with Bobby the Experience

June 28 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
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One event on June 17, 2023 at 11:00 am

One event on June 28, 2023 at 6:30 pm

Looking for a free, full body workout surrounded by the beauty of nature and camaraderie of your peers? Join Bobby to break a sweat while listening to upbeat music and the rushing of the Harlem River Location: 103rd Street Footbridge For inquiries about accessibility, to request an accommodation or for event information, please email [email protected]

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