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].
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! Volunteers must be at least 10 years old. Individuals under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult who volunteers with them. Individuals ages 16 […]
Join us for a sweet experience as we discover the art of sorghum pressing and learn all about this amazing plant grown right here on our Urban Farm! During this hands-on experience, you will juice sorghum with a hand cranked press, taste fresh sorghum juice, sample boiled-down sorghum syrup, and snack on popped sorghum grain, […]
Join experienced bird guide, Efua Peterson, for a tour of Randall’s Island Park in search of feathered friends in the fall! We’ll meet at the Urban Farm and migrate to the Freshwater Wetland and Salt Marsh. We’ll have a limited number of binoculars for participants to borrow! Location: Urban Farm For inquiries about accessibility, to […]
Bring the family for Storytime in partnership with Boogie Down Books! As part of our Harvest Festival, join us for an hour with our local literary experts who will read a themed children’s book and lead a mindfulness and movement activity. Location: Urban Farm For inquiries about accessibility, to request an accommodation, or for event […]
Join us in the Urban Farm’s kitchen for an interactive cooking demo by local Chef Keesha! With the chef’s guidance, use ingredients harvested from the Urban Farm to create a culturally significant, farm-to-table dish that you’ll get to enjoy. Location: Urban Farm For inquiries about accessibility, to request an accommodation or for event information, please […]
Join the Randall’s Island Park Alliance (RIPA) for a vibrant celebration of art and creativity at the Live & Local Art Pop-Up! For the first time, RIPA brings you an immersive art experience in which local artists will create art live before our eyes as well as showcasing previously-created pieces. Choose your own journey by […]
Join us for an evening of farm-to-high table cocktails and mocktails at the Urban Farm, complete with a DJ and dancing! The first 100 participants will receive a free drink ticket, and additional drinks are available for purchase. Savor freshly harvested snacks and mingle with new and old friends. Ages 21+! Food catered by Chef […]
Stop by the farm this summer to sample easy-to-make recipes featuring the farm’s seasonal produce. Location: Urban Farm For inquiries about accessibility, to request an accommodation, or for event information, please email [email protected].
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