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].
September 2021
Latin Dance
In this class, students will get a Brazilian, Afro-Samba flavored workout featuring a strong cardio focus, plus intense leg, butt, and ab strengthening all set to the exciting sounds of Samba. No additional equipment is required. Participants should bring their own water. 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 »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 and topics! Location: Urban Farm Time: 2-4pm
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 »Cooking on the Farm with Families
Join Chef LeeSandra as she inspires us with Farm to Table summer recipes. Two dishes that highlight the transition from summer to fall will be prepared. We will provide you with all the ingredients, many picked that day on the farm, so that you can follow along and make your own Warm Root Vegetable Salad with Orange Ginger Dressing and fresh fruit on a skewer with a yogurt dipping sauce. Fun and delicious snacks for anytime. Location: Urban Farm Date: Sunday, September 19th…
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 21 10:00 am –1:00 pm.
Find out more »Wolosodon Dance and Music Class
Join Randall's Island Park Alliance 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. Location: Front gates of the 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 »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 »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 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, greenspaces and natural areas. Visitors can collect pre-packaged creativity kits including Urban Farm-inspired activity sheets and craft supplies. 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 »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 and topics! Location: Urban Farm Time: 2-4pm
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, greenspaces and natural areas. Visitors can collect pre-packaged creativity kits including Urban Farm-inspired activity sheets and craft supplies. Location: Urban Farm.
Find out more »