Join us on June 22 for a blooming 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.
The storytime begins promptly at 10 AM every Sunday at the Whittingham Discovery Center. The read-along will be accompanied by FREE snacks and an activity. This is a wonderful introduction for children ages 3 to 6 about the water cycle. They will instantly connect with the cute, smiling little raindrop as it starts its journey […]
Come join us for an exciting and engaging morning where kids will have the opportunity to use legos, duplos, various blocks, playdoh and more to create and build!! The event will encourage curiosity, creativity, and fun. No experience necessary! Register Here
Join us at 10:45 am for an engaging table activity led by our Whittingham Discovery Center docents, where we'll simulate how watersheds function! Explore the interconnectedness of land and water as you observe the flow of "rainwater" through miniature landscapes, gaining a hands-on understanding of watershed dynamics.
A wild wind blows on the tippy-top of a steep hill, turning everything upside down for the man who lives there. Luckily, Kate comes up with a plan to tame the wind. With an old wheelbarrow full of young trees, she journeys up the steep hill to add a little green to the man’s life, […]
Join us on the Carousel Lawn for fun with bubbles! The Carousel Pavilion will be open for rides and snacks as well! Register Here
Roscoe has his campfire going and is toasting the most perfect marshmalllow. He slides it onto a graham cracker, adds a chocolate square, and sandwiches it with another graham--the most perfect s‘more--when Grizzly Bear shows up. Roscoe welcomes Grizzly--and bear after bear!--to his gooey forest feast keeping hungry (and grumbly) guests content by sharing s’more […]
Check out how you can make a simple popsicle stick catapult with materials you already have at home. It's a fun STEM project that you can do with your kids indoors. Register Here
Join us on July 13 for a blooming 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.
Take a sneak peek into the world of the magical Sun and its amazing powers!"Dear Sunshine" is a simple book for toddlers that will teach every boy and girl the most important things about the Sun. The little ones can find out why our Sun is so important for people, plants and animals, how we […]
People Friendly Stamford's upcoming Happy Hour is being hosted at Mill River Park outside the Whittingham Discovery Center on July 17 from 5:30 - 7:30 PM. People Friendly Stamford is an all-volunteer community advocacy group working to create walkable, bikeable neighborhoods, reduce car-dependency, improve transit, and support housing abundance. Come and meet like-minded residents who […]
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 […]
