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Clubhouse Tours: Family Program, $4 per person upon arrival
Clubhouse Tours: Family Program, $4 per person upon arrival
Step back in time as you tour the Main House of the South Side Sportsmen’s Club!
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Nature Drawing Workshop-Family program 12+, $4 cash per person upon arrival
Nature Drawing Workshop-Family program 12+, $4 cash per person upon arrival
Come learn how to make a personalized nature field journal!Explore Sunken Meadow with pencil in hand as we sketch and describe the fascinating natural world that we observe. Practice writing and drawing skills while enjoying science and nature. All levels of experience are welcome, and all materials are provided – but feel free to bring…
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Clubhouse Tours: Family Program, $4 per person upon arrival
Clubhouse Tours: Family Program, $4 per person upon arrival
Step back in time as you tour the Main House of the South Side Sportsmen’s Club!
1 event,
Yoga in the Park
Yoga in the Park
Stretch, breathe, and find your inner peace at our outdoor yoga classes. Free. No registration required. Bring your own mat and water. Location: along the waterfront adjacent to Field 80 For inquiries about accessibility, to request an accommodation or for event information, please email [email protected].
FREE
1 event,
Team RIVER Volunteers
Team RIVER Volunteers
Volunteer with the Team RIVER (Randall’s Island Volunteer Ecological Restorers) and help keep Randall’s Island Park beautiful! Team RIVER Volunteers regularly work in with the Natural Areas team twice a month taking care of and restoring our natural spaces on the island. With our Horticulture team, volunteers care for the many gardens and meadows on…
FREE
2 events,
Tai Chi
Tai Chi
Join senior teachers from the New York School of T’ai Chi Chuan for an introductory class on Randall’s Island! This will include a short demo followed by a class teaching some of the basic movements found in the Tai Chi form. This class will be easy to follow, enjoyable, and both energizing and relaxing! Tai…
FREE
1 event,
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Mystical Creatures: Family Program, $4 per person upon arrival
Mystical Creatures: Family Program, $4 per person upon arrival
Join us for this unique family night hike!When the sun goes down, all of Connetquot's mysterious creatures come out to play. Woodland pixies, unicorns, and even bigfoot roam around the preserve for a night of adventure after the wandering ghosts of Halloween have left. Come learn all about these mystical creatures on this unique night…
4 events,
Jesse Owens Track and Field Youth Program
Jesse Owens Track and Field Youth Program
The Randall’s Island Park Alliance, in partnership with City Parks Foundation, continues to offer the Jesse Owens Track and Field Youth Program! This free weekly track & field youth program is available to youth ages 8-16 and enables participants to learn the fundamentals of the sport and stay active. Activities will focus on running techniques…
FREE
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Geology Merit Badge!
Geology Merit Badge!
Scouts BSA - Geology Merit Badge classThis Pre-requisite should be done prior to the in-person class: #4bTaught by our certified merit badge counselors who have completed Youth Protection Training.Scouts must bring a blue card signed by their unit leader/scoutmaster with all requirements listedScouts should wear their uniform.This is a drop-off class. Drive in through the…
Fun on the Farm
Fun on the Farm
Engage in some fun on the Urban Farm every Saturday! Join Randall’s Island staff for seasonal activities inspired by the Farm and natural areas. All ages welcome. Location: Urban Farm For inquiries about accessibility, to request an accommodation or for event information, please email [email protected].
FREE
4 events,
Family Farm Volunteer Days
Family Farm Volunteer Days
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. No more than 2 children under the age of 10 per adult volunteer. Anyone under the age of…
FREE
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Forest Bathing Sensory Walk!
Forest Bathing Sensory Walk!
'Bathe' in the forest atmosphere using your senses, mindfulness and short guided meditationsThe practice of forest bathing means to immerse oneself in the forest and soak in the atmosphere through the senses. Today's walk at an easy pace will focus on connecting to nature through mindfulness, as we explore our senses and the present moment…
Urban Farm Volunteers
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 required. Volunteers must be at least 10 years old. Anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult who…
FREE
1 event,
Yoga in the Park
Yoga in the Park
Stretch, breathe, and find your inner peace at our outdoor yoga classes. Free. No registration required. Bring your own mat and water. Location: along the waterfront adjacent to Field 80 For inquiries about accessibility, to request an accommodation or for event information, please email [email protected].
FREE
2 events,
Team RIVER Volunteers
Team RIVER Volunteers
Volunteer with the Team RIVER (Randall’s Island Volunteer Ecological Restorers) and help keep Randall’s Island Park beautiful! Team RIVER Volunteers regularly work in with the Natural Areas team twice a month taking care of and restoring our natural spaces on the island. With our Horticulture team, volunteers care for the many gardens and meadows on…
FREE
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Leaves and Trees: Tiny Tots Program (Ages 3-5), $4 per child upon arrival
Leaves and Trees: Tiny Tots Program (Ages 3-5), $4 per child upon arrival
Explore the natural world with us!Tiny Tot programs connect children and their parents with nature through short walks, animal visitors, and crafts. For ages 3-5 years old. $4 per child, No parking fee is in effect. Reservations are required for all programs. Space is limited. If you are unable to keep your reservation, please cancel…
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Nutrition in Nature! -Tiny Tots (3-5 years), $4 cash per child
Nutrition in Nature! -Tiny Tots (3-5 years), $4 cash per child
Explore the natural world around us!These programs will connect children and their parents with nature through short walks, story time, animal visitors, and crafts. Children ages 3 -5.$4 cash per child upon arrival. Reservations are required for all programs. Space is limited. If you are unable to keep your reservation, please cancel so others may…
Tai Chi
Tai Chi
Join senior teachers from the New York School of T’ai Chi Chuan for an introductory class on Randall’s Island! This will include a short demo followed by a class teaching some of the basic movements found in the Tai Chi form. This class will be easy to follow, enjoyable, and both energizing and relaxing! Tai…
FREE
5 events,
Jesse Owens Track and Field Youth Program
Jesse Owens Track and Field Youth Program
The Randall’s Island Park Alliance, in partnership with City Parks Foundation, continues to offer the Jesse Owens Track and Field Youth Program! This free weekly track & field youth program is available to youth ages 8-16 and enables participants to learn the fundamentals of the sport and stay active. Activities will focus on running techniques…
FREE
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Forgotten Trails of Caleb Smith, Adult Program, $4 per adult upon arrival
Forgotten Trails of Caleb Smith, Adult Program, $4 per adult upon arrival
Enjoy a hike up the hilly, secluded trails of Caleb Smith Preserve.Enjoy some refreshing autumn air as we embark on some of the hilly, secluded trails of Caleb Smith Preserve.$4 cash per person upon arrival. Reservations are required for all programs. Space is limited. If you are unable to keep your reservation, please cancel so…
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Sensory Science at the Pier 57 Discovery Tank
Sensory Science at the Pier 57 Discovery Tank
Hands-on activities to engage the senses and explore environmental science during this early childhood education program!
8 events,
Urban Farm Volunteers
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 required. Volunteers must be at least 10 years old. Anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult who…
FREE
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Trails Less Traveled: Trailview State Park, Family Program, $4 per person
Trails Less Traveled: Trailview State Park, Family Program, $4 per person
Join us for our last trails less traveled hike of the year!We will hike on trails less traveled and observe seasonal changes. Trail View is a 400-acre, 7.4-mile linear park that serves as a link along the Nassau/Suffolk Greenbelt Trail that extends from Cold Spring Harbor State Park on the north shore of Suffolk County…
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Citizenship in the Community Merit Badge
Citizenship in the Community Merit Badge
Scouts BSA - Citizenship in the Community Merit Badge!Taught by our certified merit badge counselors, who have completed Youth Protection Training.Pre-requisites: #3a, #4 a,b, #5, #7 a,b,c, #8. These should be completed prior to the in-person class. Scouts should bring a blue card signed by their unit leader/scoutmaster and with all requirements listedScouts should wear…
1 event,
Yoga in the Park
Yoga in the Park
Stretch, breathe, and find your inner peace at our outdoor yoga classes. Free. No registration required. Bring your own mat and water. Location: along the waterfront adjacent to Field 80 For inquiries about accessibility, to request an accommodation or for event information, please email [email protected].
FREE
1 event,
Team RIVER Volunteers
Team RIVER Volunteers
Volunteer with the Team RIVER (Randall’s Island Volunteer Ecological Restorers) and help keep Randall’s Island Park beautiful! Team RIVER Volunteers regularly work in with the Natural Areas team twice a month taking care of and restoring our natural spaces on the island. With our Horticulture team, volunteers care for the many gardens and meadows on…
FREE
1 event,
Tai Chi
Tai Chi
Join senior teachers from the New York School of T’ai Chi Chuan for an introductory class on Randall’s Island! This will include a short demo followed by a class teaching some of the basic movements found in the Tai Chi form. This class will be easy to follow, enjoyable, and both energizing and relaxing! Tai…
FREE
5 events,
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Colonial Games: Family Program, $4 per person upon arrival
Colonial Games: Family Program, $4 per person upon arrival
Take a journey to the past and visit Colonial America through games!Take a journey to the past and visit Colonial America! Leave that smart phone behind in modern times and test your coordination with a ball and cup. How far can you roll a hoop? Join us for these and many other fun games to…
Jesse Owens Track and Field Youth Program
Jesse Owens Track and Field Youth Program
The Randall’s Island Park Alliance, in partnership with City Parks Foundation, continues to offer the Jesse Owens Track and Field Youth Program! This free weekly track & field youth program is available to youth ages 8-16 and enables participants to learn the fundamentals of the sport and stay active. Activities will focus on running techniques…
FREE
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Sensory Science at the Pier 57 Discovery Tank
Sensory Science at the Pier 57 Discovery Tank
Hands-on activities to engage the senses and explore environmental science during this early childhood education program!
1 event,
Urban Farm Volunteers
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 required. Volunteers must be at least 10 years old. Anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult who…
FREE
1 event,
Yoga in the Park
Yoga in the Park
Stretch, breathe, and find your inner peace at our outdoor yoga classes. Free. No registration required. Bring your own mat and water. Location: along the waterfront adjacent to Field 80 For inquiries about accessibility, to request an accommodation or for event information, please email [email protected].
FREE
2 events,
Team RIVER Volunteers
Team RIVER Volunteers
Volunteer with the Team RIVER (Randall’s Island Volunteer Ecological Restorers) and help keep Randall’s Island Park beautiful! Team RIVER Volunteers regularly work in with the Natural Areas team twice a month taking care of and restoring our natural spaces on the island. With our Horticulture team, volunteers care for the many gardens and meadows on…
FREE
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Squirrels and Acorns, Tiny Tots (Ages 3-5), $4 per child upon arrival
Squirrels and Acorns, Tiny Tots (Ages 3-5), $4 per child upon arrival
Explore the natural world with us!These programs will connect children and their parents with nature through short walks, animal visitors, and crafts. Children ages 3-5.$4 per child upon arrival. No parking fee is in effect. Registration is required. Please make sure all children are registered. Space is limited! If you can longer attend please cancel…
3 events,
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Shirley Chisholm: Unbossed & Unbowed
Shirley Chisholm: Unbossed & Unbowed
Join Prospect Park Alliance and actor, creator and performer, Ingrid Griffith, for an immersive and interactive solo show.Join Prospect Park Alliance and actor, creator and performer, Ingrid Griffith, for an immersive and interactive solo show about Shirley Chisholm at the Prospect Park Boathouse in celebration of Chisholm's birthday anniversary.Unbossed and Unbowed is the largely unheard…
Tai Chi
Tai Chi
Join senior teachers from the New York School of T’ai Chi Chuan for an introductory class on Randall’s Island! This will include a short demo followed by a class teaching some of the basic movements found in the Tai Chi form. This class will be easy to follow, enjoyable, and both energizing and relaxing! Tai…
FREE
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Ask a Scientist: Secret Science Club
Ask a Scientist: Secret Science Club
Laugh & learn during an evening of science fun with local experts!Hudson River Park's Ask a Scientist returns with Secret Science ClubSecret Science Club flows into Hudson River Park’s brand-new Discovery Tank on beautiful Pier 57 to explore what happens when "Urban Meets Wild."Biologists Dianne Greenfield and Chester Zarnoch dive into the wild waters of…
6 events,
Jesse Owens Track and Field Youth Program
Jesse Owens Track and Field Youth Program
The Randall’s Island Park Alliance, in partnership with City Parks Foundation, continues to offer the Jesse Owens Track and Field Youth Program! This free weekly track & field youth program is available to youth ages 8-16 and enables participants to learn the fundamentals of the sport and stay active. Activities will focus on running techniques…
FREE
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Backpack Adventures, Children’s Program, $4 per child upon arrival
Backpack Adventures, Children’s Program, $4 per child upon arrival
Borrow a backpack filled with fun experiments through the park!Borrow a backpack filled with fun experiments that we will complete together on a guided walk as we explore the park!$4 cash per person upon arrival. Reservations are required for all programs. Space is limited. If you are unable to keep your reservation, please cancel so…
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Sensory Science at the Pier 57 Discovery Tank
Sensory Science at the Pier 57 Discovery Tank
Hands-on activities to engage the senses and explore environmental science during this early childhood education program!