Events
Randall’s Island Park has a rich history of hosting cultural events and continues to do so today. Throughout the year, RIPA provides numerous free drop-in programs such as walking tours, movie nights, waterfront activities and our annual Cherry Blossom and Harvest Festivals. In addition, large special events, produced by independent organizations other than the City and RIPA, offer visitors a great variety of exciting options – continuing the Island’s strong tradition as a central entertainment venue for New York City.
RIPA hosts over 300 free public events each year. These family-friendly drop-in events play an integral role in helping Park visitors explore the Island’s varied points of interest. For additional information contact our Public Programs team at [email protected].
June 2021
Hell Gate Wildflower Meadow Tour
Let's bring awareness of the importance of pollinators to the community. Randall's Island Hell Gate Wildflower Meadow has been designed and managed to protect its incredible diversity of native plants and the wildlife they support. Our meadow is just about ready for peak bloom and they’re already taking visitors. A lot of pollinating insects have found their way. Please join our horticulturist for a Hell Gate Wildflower Meadow tour and learn about the native plants and the pollinators. June 25th at 5:30pm…
Find out more »Urban Farm Exploration Days
Explore the Urban Farm’s variety of crops, rice paddies, fragrant herbs, and meet the chickens too! All ages welcome! Sat & Sun; 10am-4pm from April to mid-October
Find out more »Urban Farm Volunteer Day
Volunteer with our team to manage our one-acre Urban Farm! Advance registration required through Eventbrite.
Find out more »Hell Gate Wildflower Meadow Tour
Let's bring awareness of the importance of pollinators to the community. Randall's Island Hell Gate Wildflower Meadow has been designed and managed to protect its incredible diversity of native plants and the wildlife they support. Our meadow is just about ready for peak bloom and they’re already taking visitors. A lot of pollinating insects have found their way. Please join our horticulturist for a Hell Gate Wildflower Meadow tour and learn about the native plants and the pollinators. June 25th at 5:30pm…
Find out more »Nature Explorers
Join us for some spirited adventure around Randall’s Island Park. Your young ones will have fun exploring the Farm and nearby gardens through guided nature activities. Our family friendly nature explorations will inspire nature play and a love for the outdoors by introducing a new activity each week following different themes/topics! Location: Urban Farm Time: 2-4pm Dates: June 26th & July 10th, 24th
Find out more »Urban Farm Tour
Join us for a guided tour of the Urban Farm on Randall's Island, led by our dedicated farmers. This tour will engage your five senses as you experience the abundance of growth and activity within our one-acre space -- from rice to collards, and chickens to compost. This month's tour will have a special focus on pollinators in recognition of National Pollinator Week. Location: Urban Farm Date: Saturday, June 26th 2 pm
Find out more »Urban Farm Exploration Days
Explore the Urban Farm’s variety of crops, rice paddies, fragrant herbs, and meet the chickens too! All ages welcome! Sat & Sun; 10am-4pm from April to mid-October
Find out more »Urban Farm Volunteer Day
Volunteer with our team to manage our one-acre Urban Farm! Advance registration required through Eventbrite.
Find out more »July 2021
Children’s Story Time
Boogie Down Storytime is a family-friendly experience that cultivates early literacy awareness through joyful reading experiences. An interactive read-aloud that incorporates mindful breathing, which helps build social-emotional skills along with question and discussion activities that build community. Movement inspired by the week's book selection led by a children’s yoga teacher. Hosted by Boogie Down Books. Register here. Featured book: Halal Hot Dogs Location: Urban Farm Date: The first Saturday, May-October, at 10-11 am.
Find out more »Urban Farm Exploration Days
Explore the Urban Farm’s variety of crops, rice paddies, fragrant herbs, and meet the chickens too! All ages welcome! Sat & Sun; 10am-4pm from April to mid-October
Find out more »Urban Farm Volunteer Day
Volunteer with our team to manage our one-acre Urban Farm! Click Here to sign up!
Find out more »Art on the Farm!
Join us for unique family (to-go!) art projects inspired by the farm, rivers, green spaces and natural areas. Visitors can collect pre-packaged creativity kits including Urban Farm-inspired activity sheets and craft supplies. Location: Urban Farm Saturdays, May 8th- June 5th
Find out more »Urban Farm Exploration Days
Explore the Urban Farm’s variety of crops, rice paddies, fragrant herbs, and meet the chickens too! All ages welcome! Sat & Sun; 10am-4pm from April to mid-October
Find out more »Urban Farm Volunteer Day
Volunteer with our team to manage our one-acre Urban Farm! Click Here to sign up!
Find out more »Urban Farm Exploration Days
Explore the Urban Farm’s variety of crops, rice paddies, fragrant herbs, and meet the chickens too! All ages welcome! Sat & Sun; 10am-4pm from April to mid-October
Find out more »Urban Farm Volunteer Day
Volunteer with our team to manage our one-acre Urban Farm! Click Here to sign up!
Find out more »Children’s Read-Aloud
Join RIPA and the Queens Mobile Library at the Urban Farm for snacks and a good book (or two). Every Saturday morning in July and August join us for our read-aloud, with some of the RIPA staff and guest readers. What a wonderful way to start a summer weekend. All ages welcome. Every week we will raffle off a book - you must be present to win. Location: Urban Farm Saturdays at 10 am July 10, 17, 24 and 31st…
Find out more »Nature Explorers
Join us for some spirited adventure around Randall’s Island Park. Your young ones will have fun exploring the Farm and nearby gardens through guided nature activities. Our family friendly nature explorations will inspire nature play and a love for the outdoors by introducing a new activity each week following different themes/topics! Location: Urban Farm Time: 2-4pm Dates: June 26th & July 10th, 24th
Find out more »Urban Farm Exploration Days
Explore the Urban Farm’s variety of crops, rice paddies, fragrant herbs, and meet the chickens too! All ages welcome! Sat & Sun; 10am-4pm from April to mid-October
Find out more »Urban Farm Volunteer Day
Volunteer with our team to manage our one-acre Urban Farm! Click Here to sign up!
Find out more »Urban Farm Exploration Days
Explore the Urban Farm’s variety of crops, rice paddies, fragrant herbs, and meet the chickens too! All ages welcome! Sat & Sun; 10am-4pm from April to mid-October
Find out more »Urban Farm Volunteer Day
Volunteer with our team to manage our one-acre Urban Farm! Click Here to sign up!
Find out more »Children’s Read-Aloud
Join us on the Farm for snacks and a good book (or two). Every Saturday morning in July and August join us for our read-aloud, with some of the RIPA staff and guest readers. What a wonderful way to start a summer weekend. All ages welcome. Every week we will raffle off a book - you must be present to win. Location: Urban Farm Saturdays at 10 am July 10, 17, 24 and 31st & August 14, 21 and 28. …
Find out more »Wolosodon Dance and Music Class
Join RIPA and Sweetwater Dance instructor Esther Grant Walker for our free workshop and learn the Wolosodon Dance as well as its history and significance. The class will be divided into two sections: 30 minutes of folklore and the significance of the dance and 60 minutes of dance instruction. Both will be woven together throughout the session. Live drummers will accompany the lesson! All ages welcome. Date: Saturday, July 17, 4:30-6:00 PM Location: Meet at the entrance gates of the…
Find out more »Urban Farm Exploration Days
Explore the Urban Farm’s variety of crops, rice paddies, fragrant herbs, and meet the chickens too! All ages welcome! Sat & Sun; 10am-4pm from April to mid-October
Find out more »Urban Farm Volunteer Drop-in Day
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 for the morning or just for an hour. No registration needed. All ages welcome. Anyone under the age of 16yo must be accompanied by an adult who volunteers with them. Ages 16 & 17 can volunteer if a parent or guardian has signed a waiver. Location: Urban Farm Dates: Sunday July 18th and Saturday August 14th 10:00 am –1:00 pm.
Find out more »Cocktails on the Farm
Grab your ticket for our FREE Farm to Table Mixology Evening! Join us for an evening on the Farm where you will have the opportunity to meet new friends or spend time with old ones-in person. We will share with you some recipes that include ingredients picked that same day from the Urban Farm and create one of kind individualized cocktail/mocktails. 21+ bring your ID This is a free event but registration is required. Date: Friday, July 23rd at 6:30-8:00 pm Location: Urban Farm
Find out more »Urban Farm Exploration Days
Explore the Urban Farm’s variety of crops, rice paddies, fragrant herbs, and meet the chickens too! All ages welcome! Sat & Sun; 10am-4pm from April to mid-October
Find out more »Urban Farm Volunteer Day
Volunteer with our team to manage our one-acre Urban Farm! Click Here to sign up!
Find out more »Children’s Read-Aloud
Join us on the Farm for snacks and a good book (or two). Every Saturday morning in July and August join us for our read-aloud, with some of the RIPA staff and guest readers. What a wonderful way to start a summer weekend. All ages welcome. Every week we will raffle off a book - you must be present to win. Location: Urban Farm Saturdays at 10 am July 10, 17, 24 and 31st & August 14, 21 and 28. …
Find out more »Nature Explorers
Join us for some spirited adventure around Randall’s Island Park. Your young ones will have fun exploring the Farm and nearby gardens through guided nature activities. Our family friendly nature explorations will inspire nature play and a love for the outdoors by introducing a new activity each week following different themes/topics! Location: Urban Farm Time: 2-4pm Dates: June 26th & July 10th, 24th
Find out more »Urban Farm Exploration Days
Explore the Urban Farm’s variety of crops, rice paddies, fragrant herbs, and meet the chickens too! All ages welcome! Sat & Sun; 10am-4pm from April to mid-October
Find out more »Urban Farm Tour
Join us for a guided tour of the Urban Farm on Randall's Island, led by our dedicated farmers. This tour will engage your five senses as you experience the abundance of growth and activity within our one-acre space -- from rice to collards, and chickens to compost. Location: Urban Farm.
Find out more »Urban Farm Exploration Days
Explore the Urban Farm’s variety of crops, rice paddies, fragrant herbs, and meet the chickens too! All ages welcome! Sat & Sun; 10am-4pm from April to mid-October
Find out more »Urban Farm Volunteer Day
Volunteer with our team to manage our one-acre Urban Farm! Click Here to sign up!
Find out more »Children’s Read-Aloud
Join us on the Farm for snacks and a good book (or two). Every Saturday morning in July and August join us for our read-aloud, with some of the RIPA staff and guest readers. What a wonderful way to start a summer weekend. All ages welcome. Every week we will raffle off a book - you must be present to win. Location: Urban Farm Saturdays at 10 am July 10, 17, 24 and 31st & August 14, 21 and 28. …
Find out more »Art on the Farm!
Join us for unique family (to-go!) art projects inspired by the farm, rivers, green spaces and natural areas. Visitors can collect pre-packaged creativity kits including Urban Farm-inspired activity sheets and craft supplies. Location: Urban Farm Saturdays, May 8th- June 5th
Find out more »August 2021
Urban Farm Exploration Days
Explore the Urban Farm’s variety of crops, rice paddies, fragrant herbs, and meet the chickens too! All ages welcome! Sat & Sun; 10am-4pm from April to mid-October
Find out more »Children’s Story Time
Boogie Down Storytime is a family-friendly experience that cultivates early literacy awareness through joyful reading experiences. An interactive read-aloud that incorporates mindful breathing, which helps build social-emotional skills along with question and discussion activities that build community. Movement inspired by the week's book selection led by a children’s yoga teacher. Hosted by Boogie Down Books. Location: Urban Farm Date: The first Saturday, May-October, at 10-11 am.
Find out more »Urban Farm Exploration Days
Explore the Urban Farm’s variety of crops, rice paddies, fragrant herbs, and meet the chickens too! All ages welcome! Sat & Sun; 10am-4pm from April to mid-October
Find out more »Urban Farm Exploration Days
Explore the Urban Farm’s variety of crops, rice paddies, fragrant herbs, and meet the chickens too! All ages welcome! Sat & Sun; 10am-4pm from April to mid-October
Find out more »Urban Farm Exploration Days
Explore the Urban Farm’s variety of crops, rice paddies, fragrant herbs, and meet the chickens too! All ages welcome! Sat & Sun; 10am-4pm from April to mid-October
Find out more »Children’s Read-Aloud
Join us on the Farm for snacks and a good book (or two). Every Saturday morning in July and August join us for our read-aloud, with some of the RIPA staff and guest readers. What a wonderful way to start a summer weekend. All ages welcome. Every week we will raffle off a book - you must be present to win. Location: Urban Farm Saturdays at 10 am July 10, 17, 24 and 31st & August 14, 21 and 28. …
Find out more »Art on the Farm!
Join us for unique family (to-go!) art projects inspired by the farm, rivers, green spaces and natural areas. Visitors can collect pre-packaged creativity kits including Urban Farm-inspired activity sheets and craft supplies. Location: Urban Farm Saturdays, May 8th- June 5th
Find out more »Urban Farm Exploration Days
Explore the Urban Farm’s variety of crops, rice paddies, fragrant herbs, and meet the chickens too! All ages welcome! Sat & Sun; 10am-4pm from April to mid-October
Find out more »Urban Farm Exploration Days
Explore the Urban Farm’s variety of crops, rice paddies, fragrant herbs, and meet the chickens too! All ages welcome! Sat & Sun; 10am-4pm from April to mid-October
Find out more »Urban Farm Volunteer Drop-in Day
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 for the morning or just for an hour. No registration needed. All ages welcome. Anyone under the age of 16yo must be accompanied by an adult who volunteers with them. Ages 16 & 17 can volunteer if a parent or guardian has signed a waiver. Location: Urban Farm Dates: Sunday July 18th and Saturday August 14th 10:00 am –1:00 pm.
Find out more »Children’s Read-Aloud
Join us on the Farm for snacks and a good book (or two). Every Saturday morning in July and August join us for our read-aloud, with some of the RIPA staff and guest readers. What a wonderful way to start a summer weekend. All ages welcome. Every week we will raffle off a book - you must be present to win. Location: Urban Farm Saturdays at 10 am July 10, 17, 24 and 31st & August 14, 21 and 28. …
Find out more »Urban Farm Exploration Days
Explore the Urban Farm’s variety of crops, rice paddies, fragrant herbs, and meet the chickens too! All ages welcome! Sat & Sun; 10am-4pm from April to mid-October
Find out more »Urban Farm Exploration Days
Explore the Urban Farm’s variety of crops, rice paddies, fragrant herbs, and meet the chickens too! All ages welcome! Sat & Sun; 10am-4pm from April to mid-October
Find out more »Children’s Read-Aloud
Join us on the Farm for snacks and a good book (or two). Every Saturday morning in July and August join us for our read-aloud, with some of the RIPA staff and guest readers. What a wonderful way to start a summer weekend. All ages welcome. Every week we will raffle off a book - you must be present to win. Location: Urban Farm Saturdays at 10 am July 10, 17, 24 and 31st & August 14, 21 and 28. …
Find out more »Art on the Farm!
Join us for unique family (to-go!) art projects inspired by the farm, rivers, green spaces and natural areas. Visitors can collect pre-packaged creativity kits including Urban Farm-inspired activity sheets and craft supplies. Location: Urban Farm Saturdays, May 8th- June 5th
Find out more »Urban Farm Exploration Days
Explore the Urban Farm’s variety of crops, rice paddies, fragrant herbs, and meet the chickens too! All ages welcome! Sat & Sun; 10am-4pm from April to mid-October
Find out more »September 2021
Children’s Story Time
Boogie Down Storytime is a family-friendly experience that cultivates early literacy awareness through joyful reading experiences. An interactive read-aloud that incorporates mindful breathing, which helps build social-emotional skills along with question and discussion activities that build community. Movement inspired by the week's book selection led by a children’s yoga teacher. Hosted by Boogie Down Books. Location: Urban Farm Date: The first Saturday, May-October, at 10-11 am.
Find out more »Urban Farm Exploration Days
Explore the Urban Farm’s variety of crops, rice paddies, fragrant herbs, and meet the chickens too! All ages welcome! Sat & Sun; 10am-4pm from April to mid-October
Find out more »Urban Farm Exploration Days
Explore the Urban Farm’s variety of crops, rice paddies, fragrant herbs, and meet the chickens too! All ages welcome! Sat & Sun; 10am-4pm from April to mid-October
Find out more »Urban Farm Exploration Days
Explore the Urban Farm’s variety of crops, rice paddies, fragrant herbs, and meet the chickens too! All ages welcome! Sat & Sun; 10am-4pm from April to mid-October
Find out more »Art on the Farm!
Join us for unique family (to-go!) art projects inspired by the farm, rivers, green spaces and natural areas. Visitors can collect pre-packaged creativity kits including Urban Farm-inspired activity sheets and craft supplies. Location: Urban Farm Saturdays, May 8th- June 5th
Find out more »Urban Farm Exploration Days
Explore the Urban Farm’s variety of crops, rice paddies, fragrant herbs, and meet the chickens too! All ages welcome! Sat & Sun; 10am-4pm from April to mid-October
Find out more »Urban Farm Exploration Days
Explore the Urban Farm’s variety of crops, rice paddies, fragrant herbs, and meet the chickens too! All ages welcome! Sat & Sun; 10am-4pm from April to mid-October
Find out more »Urban Farm Exploration Days
Explore the Urban Farm’s variety of crops, rice paddies, fragrant herbs, and meet the chickens too! All ages welcome! Sat & Sun; 10am-4pm from April to mid-October
Find out more »Urban Farm Exploration Days
Explore the Urban Farm’s variety of crops, rice paddies, fragrant herbs, and meet the chickens too! All ages welcome! Sat & Sun; 10am-4pm from April to mid-October
Find out more »Art on the Farm!
Join us for unique family (to-go!) art projects inspired by the farm, rivers, green spaces and natural areas. Visitors can collect pre-packaged creativity kits including Urban Farm-inspired activity sheets and craft supplies. Location: Urban Farm Saturdays, May 8th- June 5th
Find out more »Urban Farm Exploration Days
Explore the Urban Farm’s variety of crops, rice paddies, fragrant herbs, and meet the chickens too! All ages welcome! Sat & Sun; 10am-4pm from April to mid-October
Find out more »October 2021
Children’s Story Time
Boogie Down Storytime is a family-friendly experience that cultivates early literacy awareness through joyful reading experiences. An interactive read-aloud that incorporates mindful breathing, which helps build social-emotional skills along with question and discussion activities that build community. Movement inspired by the week's book selection led by a children’s yoga teacher. Hosted by Boogie Down Books. Location: Urban Farm Date: The first Saturday, May-October, at 10-11 am.
Find out more »Urban Farm Exploration Days
Explore the Urban Farm’s variety of crops, rice paddies, fragrant herbs, and meet the chickens too! All ages welcome! Sat & Sun; 10am-4pm from April to mid-October
Find out more »Urban Farm Exploration Days
Explore the Urban Farm’s variety of crops, rice paddies, fragrant herbs, and meet the chickens too! All ages welcome! Sat & Sun; 10am-4pm from April to mid-October
Find out more »Urban Farm Exploration Days
Explore the Urban Farm’s variety of crops, rice paddies, fragrant herbs, and meet the chickens too! All ages welcome! Sat & Sun; 10am-4pm from April to mid-October
Find out more »Art on the Farm!
Join us for unique family (to-go!) art projects inspired by the farm, rivers, green spaces and natural areas. Visitors can collect pre-packaged creativity kits including Urban Farm-inspired activity sheets and craft supplies. Location: Urban Farm Saturdays, May 8th- June 5th
Find out more »Urban Farm Exploration Days
Explore the Urban Farm’s variety of crops, rice paddies, fragrant herbs, and meet the chickens too! All ages welcome! Sat & Sun; 10am-4pm from April to mid-October
Find out more »Urban Farm Exploration Days
Explore the Urban Farm’s variety of crops, rice paddies, fragrant herbs, and meet the chickens too! All ages welcome! Sat & Sun; 10am-4pm from April to mid-October
Find out more »Urban Farm Exploration Days
Explore the Urban Farm’s variety of crops, rice paddies, fragrant herbs, and meet the chickens too! All ages welcome! Sat & Sun; 10am-4pm from April to mid-October
Find out more »Art on the Farm!
Join us for unique family (to-go!) art projects inspired by the farm, rivers, green spaces and natural areas. Visitors can collect pre-packaged creativity kits including Urban Farm-inspired activity sheets and craft supplies. Location: Urban Farm Saturdays, May 8th- June 5th
Find out more »