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Putting Your Garden to Bed Workshop

Whittingham Discovery Center 1050 Washington Boulevard, Stamford, CT, United States

As the growing season comes to an end, we often talk about “putting the garden and yard to bed.” You can take simple steps to help make your outdoor space […]

Fall Movie Nights – The Lost City

Whittingham Discovery Center 1050 Washington Boulevard, Stamford, CT, United States

This movie night will take place in the Exhibits space of the Whittingham Discovery Center! When an eccentric billionaire kidnaps introverted novelist Loretta Sage to locate the ancient city featured […]

Fun Saturday Morning: Pumpkin Decorating

Nissen Carousel 30 West Broad Street, Stamford, CT, United States

Participants will be equipped with small pumpkins, coloring tools and all sorts of fun craft supplies to decorate their pumpkin!

Sunday Funday – The Playground

Whittingham Discovery Center 1050 Washington Boulevard, Stamford, CT, United States

Join us promptly at 10 AM for a reading of, "The Playground" by Samia Rahman! In a world that sometimes feels divisive, "The Playground" teaches kids that by being inclusive […]

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Sensory-Friendly Halloween

Whittingham Discovery Center 1050 Washington Boulevard, Stamford, CT, United States

Starting on October 23 and running through Halloween, join us anytime during open hours at the Whittingham Discovery Center for a FREE special Halloween activity option that is designed to […]

Stamford Mindfulness – Practicing Gratitude Mindfully  

Whittingham Discovery Center 1050 Washington Boulevard, Stamford, CT, United States

Mill River Park is excited to offer a brand new mindfulness series led by Stamford Mindfulness Project! In this class, you will learn about practicing gratitude mindfully, led by Dr. […]

Fall Movie Nights – Top Gun: Maverick

Whittingham Discovery Center 1050 Washington Boulevard, Stamford, CT, United States

This movie night will take place in the Exhibits space of the Whittingham Discovery Center! After more than thirty years of service as one of the Navy‘s top aviators, Pete […]

Fun Saturday Morning: Spiders and Pumpkins Performance

Whittingham Discovery Center 1050 Washington Boulevard, Stamford, CT, United States

Storyteller and educator Monica Peterson weaves tales of autumn and spring from around the world. Audience members will join her in a quest to help a group of animal friends […]

Off-Main Experience

Nissen Carousel 30 West Broad Street, Stamford, CT, United States

Join us on Saturday, October 28 for a day filled with fun, creativity, and community at the Off-Main Experience. This event brings together artists, musicians & performers, vendors, and local […]

Sunday Funday – Through Maverick’s Eyes

Whittingham Discovery Center 1050 Washington Boulevard, Stamford, CT, United States

Join us promptly at 10 AM for a special guest reading by Geraldine Major of her book, "Through Maverick's Eyes"! The book follows Maverick, a boy with autism, on a […]

Fall Movies – Minions: Rise of Gru

Whittingham Discovery Center 1050 Washington Boulevard, Stamford, CT, United States

This matinee movie will take place in the afternoon at 1 PM in the Exhibits space of the Whittingham Discovery Center! In the 1970s, 12-year-old Gru schemes and plots (with […]

Halloween Party

Nissen Carousel 30 West Broad Street, Stamford, CT, United States

Join us for a spooktacular event at the Mill River Park Carousel Pavilion! Dress up in your favorite costume and embark on an exciting adventure along our Trick Or Treat Trail. […]

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No-Mow Lawn Alternatives Workshop

Whittingham Discovery Center 1050 Washington Boulevard, Stamford, CT, United States

Though turf lawns are great spaces for recreation, they traditionally require heavy inputs of water, chemical fertilizer, and energy with a very low return for the local ecosystem. This workshop […]

Sunday Funday – My Voice is a Trumpet

Whittingham Discovery Center 1050 Washington Boulevard, Stamford, CT, United States

Join us promptly at 10 AM for a reading of, "My Voice is a Trumpet" by Jimmie Allen! From voices tall as a tree, to voices small as a bee, […]

Vacation Camp – Election Day

30 West Broad Street, Stamford, CT, United States

Come join us when school’s out for tons of adventure and fun! Registration is NOW OPEN