This program provides a natural link between observational skills exercised in both science and art. Students will merge their observations from life experience and artwork seen in The Tiny Seed by Eric Carle about plant phases from seed to adult. Students will merge their observations from life experience and artwork seen in The Tiny Seed by […]
Join us on July 20 for a day of creativity at Art in the Park, presented by the Stamford Art Association in scenic Mill River Park! Immerse yourself in artistry at the Whittingham Discovery Center from 10 AM – 12 PM with complimentary workshops guided by experienced art instructors.
A normal everyday puddle may not seem very special. But for many creatures great and small, it is very important! With lush, playful illustrations and fun facts about the animals featured, Hello, Puddle! is a joyful celebration of the remarkable in the ordinary, and the importance of even the most humble places in fostering life.
***NOTICE: This date of the Farmstand has been canceled due to inclement weather.*** Come by the Fairgate Farmstand in Mill River Park for your fresh veggies, grown right here in the heart of the West Side of Stamford! Fairgate Farm is an urban farm working to increase access to locally grown produce and strengthen the […]
Participants will be building their own solar ovens, to gather the sun’s rays and cook a tasty treat- smores! We will provide the supplies and instructions. Cross our fingers and toes for a nice sunny day Register Here
Follow along as the weather changes, from a blue-sky day to a brewing storm, from a brewing storm to a dazzling downpour, and from a dazzling downpour to the breathtaking moment when the sky emits a... ZAP! CLAP! BOOM!
Mill River Park and Stamford Downtown presents an evening of dance on Wednesday, July 31, 2024! Starting at 7 PM, enjoy live performances from Connecticut Chinese Dance. Then Connecticut Ballet, the state’s professional ballet company in BALLET UNDER THE STARS, takes the stage. Bring chairs, as there will be no provided seating. The event is […]
Participants will learn about music and culture, and how it connects people! Musical influences include Harry Belafonte, Bob Marley, Calypso & Reggae. Register Here
Join us on August 3 for a day of creativity at Art in the Park, presented by the Stamford Art Association in scenic Mill River Park! Immerse yourself in artistry at the Whittingham Discovery Center from 10 AM – 12 PM with complimentary workshops guided by experienced art instructors.
How the Crayons Saved the Rainbow teaches the importance of teamwork and perseverance through seven crayons with unique personalities and their desire to see the world in color.
Mill River Park and Stamford Downtown presents an evening of dance on Wednesday, August 7, 2024! Starting at 7 PM, enjoy live performances from Pender-Keady Academy of Irish Dancing, Ballet School of Stamford, and East Coast Contemporary Ballet. Then, Thomas/Ortiz Dance, a contemporary company based in New Canaan, takes the stage. Bring chairs as there […]
Come by the Fairgate Farmstand in Mill River Park for your fresh veggies, grown right here in the heart of the West Side of Stamford! Fairgate Farm is an urban farm working to increase access to locally grown produce and strengthen the community by celebrating healthy food through gardening, educational and harvest-related initiatives.
Harness the power of chemistry in our kickoff to the fall 2024 Fun Saturday Morning season! With a few household ingredients, you can create a simple and effective baking soda volcano inside a plastic apple, in the spirit of the fall season. Register today, spots are limited! REGISTER NOW
Construct a sweet apple out of popsicle sticks and paint it however you like! FREE, no registration required.
Come with your family this Spring for Sunday Funday! The kiddos will read books promptly at 10 AM every Sunday at the Whittingham Discovery Center. The read-along will be accompanied by FREE snacks and an activity. Perfect for kids interested in different professions around town. Who wears what to work? The clues in each kid-friendly […]
