Events
Throughout the year, RIPA hosts over 200 free public events including tours, movie nights, waterfront activities, our annual Cherry Blossom 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].
July 2022
Farm Exploration Days
Visit the Urban Farm for a self-guided tour and see the variety of crops, rice paddies, and fragrant herbs that are growing this season! All ages welcome! Location: Urban Farm
Find out more »Children’s Read Aloud
Boogie Down Storytime is a family-friendly experience that cultivates early literacy awareness through joyful reading experiences. Join us for an interactive read-aloud that incorporates mindful breathing, which helps build social-emotional skills, along with question and discussion activities that build community. Movement will be inspired by the week's book selection led by a children's yoga teacher. Hosted by Boogie Down Books Registration required through Eventbrite. Location: Urban Farm
Find out more »Fun on the Farm
Join us for family fun inspired by the farm, rivers, green spaces, and natural areas. All ages welcome! Location: Urban Farm and Fields 62/63
Find out more »Farm Exploration Days
Visit the Urban Farm for a self-guided tour and see the variety of crops, rice paddies, and fragrant herbs that are growing this season! All ages welcome! Location: Urban Farm
Find out more »Farm Exploration Days
Visit the Urban Farm for a self-guided tour and see the variety of crops, rice paddies, and fragrant herbs that are growing this season! All ages welcome! Location: Urban Farm
Find out more »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 on the Farm. No registration needed. All ages welcome. Anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult who volunteers with them. Ages 16 & 17 can volunteer if a parent or guardian has signed a waiver. Registration is not required but we ask you commit at least two…
Find out more »Summer Open Mic with Veggie Mijas
Join us on Saturday, July 9th for a day of community and fun! If you'd like to volunteer at the farm and learn more you can arrive between 10am and 1pm A vegan lunch will be provided at 1pm The open mic will begin at 1:30pm If you are a poet, a dancer, a storyteller, a painter, a singer or musician etc. and would like to sign up to perform, please fill out this form by July 2nd and we will reach…
Find out more »Fun on the Farm
Join us for family fun inspired by the farm, rivers, green spaces, and natural areas. All ages welcome! Location: Urban Farm and Fields 62/63
Find out more »Farm Exploration Days
Visit the Urban Farm for a self-guided tour and see the variety of crops, rice paddies, and fragrant herbs that are growing this season! All ages welcome! Location: Urban Farm
Find out more »Community Track Night
Walk, run, or jog in this "icahnic" stadium at our free community track night! Join us the second Thursday of each month from 7-8:30 starting July 14 on the track at Icahn Stadium—a track that has hosted the Olympic Trials and seen records set by Jesse Owens, Meseret Defar, and Usain Bolt! Runners of all abilities are welcome but must be 18 or older to participate. Local running groups will provide optional workouts. Location: Icahn Stadium
Find out more »Farm Exploration Days
Visit the Urban Farm for a self-guided tour and see the variety of crops, rice paddies, and fragrant herbs that are growing this season! All ages welcome! Location: Urban Farm
Find out more »(Be)Tween Time – Self Care Workshop with Jazy Clintron
(Be)Tween Time is a free monthly event series for young people ages 8-13 who want to meet and hang out with other tweens at the Randall's Island Urban Farm. Register here. We'll experience age-appropriate self-care techniques for stress relief and relaxation, including yoga, meditation, breathing, journaling, and art. Yoga mats will be provided. Location: Urban Farm
Find out more »Farm Exploration Days
Visit the Urban Farm for a self-guided tour and see the variety of crops, rice paddies, and fragrant herbs that are growing this season! All ages welcome! Location: Urban Farm
Find out more »Cocktails on the Farm
Join us for an evening on the Farm, where you will have the opportunity to meet new friends or spend time with old -- in person. We will share recipes that include ingredients picked that same day from the Urban Farm and create one-of-a-kind individualized cocktails/mocktails. One drink of your own creation is free and then drinks may be purchased. A small snack will be provided, and additional food will be available for sale. Location: Urban Farm
Find out more »Farm Exploration Days
Visit the Urban Farm for a self-guided tour and see the variety of crops, rice paddies, and fragrant herbs that are growing this season! All ages welcome! Location: Urban Farm
Find out more »Fun on the Farm
Join us for family fun inspired by the farm, rivers, green spaces, and natural areas. All ages welcome! Location: Urban Farm and Fields 62/63
Find out more »Farm Exploration Days
Visit the Urban Farm for a self-guided tour and see the variety of crops, rice paddies, and fragrant herbs that are growing this season! All ages welcome! Location: Urban Farm
Find out more »Farm Exploration Days
Visit the Urban Farm for a self-guided tour and see the variety of crops, rice paddies, and fragrant herbs that are growing this season! All ages welcome! Location: Urban Farm
Find out more »Farm Exploration Days
Visit the Urban Farm for a self-guided tour and see the variety of crops, rice paddies, and fragrant herbs that are growing this season! All ages welcome! Location: Urban Farm
Find out more »August 2022
Farm Exploration Days
Visit the Urban Farm for a self-guided tour and see the variety of crops, rice paddies, and fragrant herbs that are growing this season! All ages welcome! Location: Urban Farm
Find out more »Children’s Read Aloud
Boogie Down Storytime is a family-friendly experience that cultivates early literacy awareness through joyful reading experiences. Join us for an interactive read-aloud that incorporates mindful breathing, which helps build social-emotional skills, along with question and discussion activities that build community. Movement will be inspired by the week's book selection led by a children's yoga teacher. Hosted by Boogie Down Books Registration required through Eventbrite. Location: Urban Farm
Find out more »Fun on the Farm
Join us for family fun inspired by the farm, rivers, green spaces, and natural areas. All ages welcome! Location: Urban Farm and Fields 62/63
Find out more »Cooking on the Farm with Families
Join us as we create a scrumptious seasonal entrée using many ingredients from the RIPA's Urban Farm. At this wonderful family event, you can enjoy a true farm-to-table experience. Location: Urban Farm
Find out more »Farm Exploration Days
Visit the Urban Farm for a self-guided tour and see the variety of crops, rice paddies, and fragrant herbs that are growing this season! All ages welcome! Location: Urban Farm
Find out more »Community Track Night
Walk, run, or jog in this "icahnic" stadium at our free community track night! Join us the second Thursday of each month from 7-8:30 starting July 14 on the track at Icahn Stadium—a track that has hosted the Olympic Trials and seen records set by Jesse Owens, Meseret Defar, and Usain Bolt! Runners of all abilities are welcome but must be 18 or older to participate. Local running groups will provide optional workouts. Location: Icahn Stadium
Find out more »Farm Exploration Days
Visit the Urban Farm for a self-guided tour and see the variety of crops, rice paddies, and fragrant herbs that are growing this season! All ages welcome! Location: Urban Farm
Find out more »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 on the Farm. No registration needed. All ages welcome. Anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult who volunteers with them. Ages 16 & 17 can volunteer if a parent or guardian has signed a waiver. Registration is not required but we ask you commit at least two…
Find out more »Fun on the Farm
Join us for family fun inspired by the farm, rivers, green spaces, and natural areas. All ages welcome! Location: Urban Farm and Fields 62/63
Find out more »Farm Exploration Days
Visit the Urban Farm for a self-guided tour and see the variety of crops, rice paddies, and fragrant herbs that are growing this season! All ages welcome! Location: Urban Farm
Find out more »Farm Exploration Days
Visit the Urban Farm for a self-guided tour and see the variety of crops, rice paddies, and fragrant herbs that are growing this season! All ages welcome! Location: Urban Farm
Find out more »Children’s Read Aloud
Boogie Down Storytime is a family-friendly experience that cultivates early literacy awareness through joyful reading experiences. Join us for an interactive read-aloud that incorporates mindful breathing, which helps build social-emotional skills, along with question and discussion activities that build community. Movement will be inspired by the week's book selection led by a children's yoga teacher. Hosted by Boogie Down Books Registration required through Eventbrite. Location: Urban Farm
Find out more »(Be)Tween Time – Plant-Based Cooking with Chef Irbania Tavares
(Be)Tween Time is a free monthly event series for young people ages 8-13 who want to meet and hang out with other tweens at the Randall's Island Urban Farm. Register here. In this hands-on cooking class, we'll prepare fresh, plant-based dishes using produce we've harvested during a tour of the Urban Farm! Location: Urban Farm
Find out more »Fun on the Farm
Join us for family fun inspired by the farm, rivers, green spaces, and natural areas. All ages welcome! Location: Urban Farm and Fields 62/63
Find out more »Farm Exploration Days
Visit the Urban Farm for a self-guided tour and see the variety of crops, rice paddies, and fragrant herbs that are growing this season! All ages welcome! Location: Urban Farm
Find out more »Farm Exploration Days
Visit the Urban Farm for a self-guided tour and see the variety of crops, rice paddies, and fragrant herbs that are growing this season! All ages welcome! Location: Urban Farm
Find out more »Fun on the Farm
Join us for family fun inspired by the farm, rivers, green spaces, and natural areas. All ages welcome! Location: Urban Farm and Fields 62/63
Find out more »Farm Exploration Days
Visit the Urban Farm for a self-guided tour and see the variety of crops, rice paddies, and fragrant herbs that are growing this season! All ages welcome! Location: Urban Farm
Find out more »September 2022
Farm Exploration Days
Visit the Urban Farm for a self-guided tour and see the variety of crops, rice paddies, and fragrant herbs that are growing this season! All ages welcome! Location: Urban Farm
Find out more »Fun on the Farm
Join us for family fun inspired by the farm, rivers, green spaces, and natural areas. All ages welcome! Location: Urban Farm and Fields 62/63
Find out more »Children’s Read Aloud
Boogie Down Storytime is a family-friendly experience that cultivates early literacy awareness through joyful reading experiences. Join us for an interactive read-aloud that incorporates mindful breathing, which helps build social-emotional skills, along with question and discussion activities that build community. Movement will be inspired by the week's book selection led by a children's yoga teacher. Hosted by Boogie Down Books Registration required through Eventbrite. Location: Urban Farm
Find out more »Farm Exploration Days
Visit the Urban Farm for a self-guided tour and see the variety of crops, rice paddies, and fragrant herbs that are growing this season! All ages welcome! Location: Urban Farm
Find out more »Community Track Night
Walk, run, or jog in this "icahnic" stadium at our free community track night! Join us the second Thursday of each month from 7-8:30 starting July 14 on the track at Icahn Stadium—a track that has hosted the Olympic Trials and seen records set by Jesse Owens, Meseret Defar, and Usain Bolt! Runners of all abilities are welcome but must be 18 or older to participate. Local running groups will provide optional workouts. Location: Icahn Stadium
Find out more »Farm Exploration Days
Visit the Urban Farm for a self-guided tour and see the variety of crops, rice paddies, and fragrant herbs that are growing this season! All ages welcome! Location: Urban Farm
Find out more »Cocktails on the Farm
Join us for an evening on the Farm, where you will have the opportunity to meet new friends or spend time with old -- in person. We will share recipes that include ingredients picked that same day from the Urban Farm and create one-of-a-kind individualized cocktails/mocktails. One drink of your own creation is free and then drinks may be purchased. A small snack will be provided, and additional food will be available for sale. Location: Urban Farm
Find out more »Farm Exploration Days
Visit the Urban Farm for a self-guided tour and see the variety of crops, rice paddies, and fragrant herbs that are growing this season! All ages welcome! Location: Urban Farm
Find out more »Farm Exploration Days
Visit the Urban Farm for a self-guided tour and see the variety of crops, rice paddies, and fragrant herbs that are growing this season! All ages welcome! Location: Urban Farm
Find out more »Children’s Read Aloud
Boogie Down Storytime is a family-friendly experience that cultivates early literacy awareness through joyful reading experiences. Join us for an interactive read-aloud that incorporates mindful breathing, which helps build social-emotional skills, along with question and discussion activities that build community. Movement will be inspired by the week's book selection led by a children's yoga teacher. Hosted by Boogie Down Books Registration required through Eventbrite. Location: Urban Farm
Find out more »(Be)Tween Time – Author Event and Doughnut Decorating with Jessie Janowitz
(Be)Tween Time is a free monthly event series for young people ages 8-13 who want to meet and hang out with other tweens at the Randall's Island Urban Farm. Register here. This event is part of the Randall's Island Children's Book Festival (12-3pm). Come meet local author Jessie Janowitz as we celebrate her books The Doughnut Fix and The Doughnut King, followed by a book signing and doughnut decorating! Location: Urban Farm
Find out more »Farm Exploration Days
Visit the Urban Farm for a self-guided tour and see the variety of crops, rice paddies, and fragrant herbs that are growing this season! All ages welcome! Location: Urban Farm
Find out more »Farm Exploration Days
Visit the Urban Farm for a self-guided tour and see the variety of crops, rice paddies, and fragrant herbs that are growing this season! All ages welcome! Location: Urban Farm
Find out more »Fun on the Farm
Join us for family fun inspired by the farm, rivers, green spaces, and natural areas. All ages welcome! Location: Urban Farm and Fields 62/63
Find out more »Flower Arranging
This hands-on and interactive workshop will cover the basics of cut flower growing and sustainable floral arranging. Join farmer and florist Cassandra Cronin from Run Rig Farm Project in harvesting and arranging flowers straight from the farm and leave with a lovely arrangement or two you've created yourself. While working, discussion will center around the edible, medicinal, and ecological properties of the flowers, herbs, and foliage used in the arrangements. Location: Urban Farm Register here: Eventbrite (registration opens 9/1/2022)
Find out more »Farm Exploration Days
Visit the Urban Farm for a self-guided tour and see the variety of crops, rice paddies, and fragrant herbs that are growing this season! All ages welcome! Location: Urban Farm
Find out more »October 2022
Farm Exploration Days
Visit the Urban Farm for a self-guided tour and see the variety of crops, rice paddies, and fragrant herbs that are growing this season! All ages welcome! Location: Urban Farm
Find out more »Children’s Read Aloud
Boogie Down Storytime is a family-friendly experience that cultivates early literacy awareness through joyful reading experiences. Join us for an interactive read-aloud that incorporates mindful breathing, which helps build social-emotional skills, along with question and discussion activities that build community. Movement will be inspired by the week's book selection led by a children's yoga teacher. Hosted by Boogie Down Books Registration required through Eventbrite. Location: Urban Farm
Find out more »Farm Exploration Days
Visit the Urban Farm for a self-guided tour and see the variety of crops, rice paddies, and fragrant herbs that are growing this season! All ages welcome! Location: Urban Farm
Find out more »Farm Exploration Days
Visit the Urban Farm for a self-guided tour and see the variety of crops, rice paddies, and fragrant herbs that are growing this season! All ages welcome! Location: Urban Farm
Find out more »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 on the Farm. No registration needed. All ages welcome. Anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult who volunteers with them. Ages 16 & 17 can volunteer if a parent or guardian has signed a waiver. Registration is not required but we ask you commit at least two…
Find out more »Fun on the Farm
Join us for family fun inspired by the farm, rivers, green spaces, and natural areas. All ages welcome! Location: Urban Farm and Fields 62/63
Find out more »Children’s Read Aloud
Boogie Down Storytime is a family-friendly experience that cultivates early literacy awareness through joyful reading experiences. Join us for an interactive read-aloud that incorporates mindful breathing, which helps build social-emotional skills, along with question and discussion activities that build community. Movement will be inspired by the week's book selection led by a children's yoga teacher. Hosted by Boogie Down Books Registration required through Eventbrite. Location: Urban Farm
Find out more »(Be)Tween Time – Fall Cookie Decorating with Chef Irbania Tavares
(Be)Tween Time is a free monthly event series for young people ages 8-13 who want to meet and hang out with other tweens at the Randall's Island Urban Farm. Register here. Back by popular demand, Chef Irbania will teach us how to decorate cookies featuring the natural beauty of autumn leaves! Location: Urban Farm
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