Randall's Island Park Alliance marks the end of the growing season with a pumpkin patch, seasonal cooking demonstrations and live performances around its Urban Farm. Kids get face painting and hands-on nature activities with local partner groups, and the island's open fields and river views feel far from Midtown. If you want a free, low-key fall outing for the family without leaving the city, this is it.
What to expect
Head to the Urban Farm and neighboring Fields 62/63, where the pumpkin patch and activity tables are set up. Expect cooking demos, performers, crafts and nature discovery stations, with plenty of lawn space to spread out. Families tend to linger on the open lawns after making the rounds of the pumpkin patch and activity tables.
Good to know
- No registration is needed.
- The M35 bus from 125th Street and Lexington Avenue stops on the island; the pedestrian bridge from East 103rd Street is another route.
- A group bike ride to the festival is also listed by NYC Parks for cyclists.
- Wear shoes that can handle grass and farm paths.
- Best suited to families with young kids.
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Common questions
Is the Randall's Island Harvest Festival free?
Yes. NYC Parks lists it as free with no registration required.
Where on the island is it?
At the Urban Farm and Fields 62/63 in Randall's Island Park.
What activities are there?
A pumpkin patch, seasonal cooking demos, live performances, face painting and hands-on nature activities.
