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 [email protected].

Winter Composting with Big Reuse

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Join the NYC Compost Project with Big Reuse as we manage the 5-bin compost system at Randall's Island Urban Farm! We will be breaking down paper bags/sticks/yard waste into appropriate sizes for composting, decontaminating food scraps and chopping whole fruits or vegetables in preparation for the compost pile, turning phase 2 compost piles, as well […]

Close the Farm Volunteer Day

Volunteers will help close out the season by clearing planting beds, placing mulch on cleared beds, taking down signs and many other tasks to close the farm for the winter months. Volunteers will also celebrate another successful season. Location: Urban Farm For inquiries about accessibility, to request an accommodation, or for event information, please email […]

Composting with Big Reuse

Join the NYC Compost Project with Big Reuse as we manage the 5-bin compost system at Randall’s Island Urban Farm! We will be breaking down paper bags/sticks/yard waste into appropriate sizes for composting, decontaminating food scraps and chopping whole fruits or vegetables in preparation for the compost pile, turning phase 2 compost piles, as well […]

Fungus Festival

Get ready for our third Fungus Festival, organized by the New York Mycological Society in partnership with the Randall's Island Park Alliance. We are excited to celebrate the city's mycelial network, and showcase the breadth of mycological creativity here in New York City.  Come explore diverse displays and programs at the intersection of community art […]

Natural Dyeing Workshop with the Horticulture Team

Join us for a hands-on workshop where you’ll create beautiful, eco-friendly dyes using natural materials from our gardens! Then, we’ll transform textiles into works of art. This class is open to all ages; perfect for beginners and those looking to expand their crafting skills.  Registration is required here. Location: Urban Farm For inquiries about accessibility, […]

Fire Cider Volunteer Workshop

Learn how to make fire cider with farm fresh ingredients! Make an infused cider with herbs grown at the Urban Farm! We will supply all materials in this guided workshop to help make some Fire Cider! Location: Urban Farm For inquiries about accessibility, to request an accommodation or for event information, please email [email protected]

Sorghum Saturday: A Sweet Day on the Urban Farm

Join us for a sweet experience as we discover the art of sorghum pressing at Randall's Island Park Alliance’s Urban Farm! Whether you’ve harvested sorghum yourself or are unfamiliar with this corn-like crop, you’ll have a joyful day on the farm! Participants will learn all about this amazing plant grown right here on the island. […]

Live & Local Art Pop-Up

Join the Randall’s Island Park Alliance for a vibrant, free celebration of art and creativity at the second annual Live & Local Art Pop-Up! We're excited to bring back an immersive art experience in which local artists will create live before our eyes and showcase previously created pieces. Stroll through and explore our Urban Farm as […]

Live & Local Art Pop-Up Volunteers

Join the Randall’s Island Park Alliance for a vibrant, free celebration of art and creativity at the second annual Live & Local Art Pop-Up! We’re excited to bring back an immersive art experience in which local artists will create live before our eyes and showcase previously created pieces. Stroll through and explore our Urban Farm […]

Taste of the Farm

Join us for our first ever, "Taste of the Farm,” a family-friendly day of activities and food celebrating the height of the growing season at Randall's Island Park Alliance’s Urban Farm. Bring the whole family and enjoy interactive farm activities, global tastings and fun, including:  Chef-led Tastings Featuring Culturally Important Farm Grown Ingredients   Lawn Games […]

Park After Dark: Cocktails on the Farm

Join Randall’s Island Park Alliance for a full night of fun in the Park! We are excited to build off our annual programming to bring you Park after Dark, an evening that combines two of our favorite events! Enjoy Cocktails on the Farm — an evening of farm-fresh cocktails and mocktails, plant-based hors d’oeuvres (vegetarian […]