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Stop the Spread: Spotted Lanternfly Workshop

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

The Spotted Lanternfly has arrived in the tri-state area, threatening agricultural crops as well as many plants of our forests and gardens. This adults-only workshop will focus on how to identify this invasive species, mitigate their damage, and reduce their spread. Admission: Suggested Donation of $10 REGISTER TODAY

Fun Saturday Morning: Mason Jar Lanterns

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

Join us with your family to make a festive centerpiece for your table that celebrates the unique beauty of the changing leaves!

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That’s Amore! Italian Festival

30 West Broad Street, Stamford, CT, United States

Indulge in the rich tapestry of Italian culture at the "That's Amore Italian Festival" in the heart of Stamford, Connecticut! GET TICKETS FRIDAY PIZZAPALOOZA ($25) As the sun sets on Friday, October 6, join us for a mouthwatering kickoff with "PizzaPalooza." Sample slices of delectable pizza from a variety of vendors, all for just $25, […]

Vacation Camp-Columbus Day

Nissen Carousel 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 

Stamford Mindfulness – Self-Healing

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 Mindfulness and Self-Healing, led by Shirali Agrawal, Ph.D. This entire series will help you learn to be resilient, stay calm, happy, and make decisions with clarity amid all life’s challenges. It […]

East Side Park Closure

30 West Broad Street, Stamford, CT, United States

The East Side of the Park will be closed to the public from 7 AM - 5 PM on October 14 for Luckpawlooza. The fenced-in dog park will be closed during this time as well. The Whittingham Discovery Center will open at 5 PM and Mill River Park Beergarden will open at 5:30 PM on […]

Fun Saturday Morning: Fall Scavenger Hunt

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

Participants will go for a quick scavenger hunt in Mill River’s "nature," where they will gather natural items found in the autumn to make shadow boxes.

LUCKYPAWLOOZA

30 West Broad Street, Stamford, CT, United States

We're so excited to bring back Luckypawlooza, Lucky Dog Refuge's 2nd annual fundraising festival for the dogs! Proceeds will benefit Lucky Dog Refuge and improvements of Mill River Park's dog park. GET YOUR TICKETS Bring your pups along for a family-friendly event featuring: Raffle to win $20,000, $10,000 or $5,000 Comedians from NY Comedy Club […]

Sunday Funday – When the Clock Strikes on Halloween

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

Join us promptly at 10 AM for a reading of, “When the Clock Strikes on Halloween” by Lisa Ferland! When The Clock Strikes on Halloween is entertaining and educational. It gently introduces telling time on an analog clock, strengthens comprehension with simple rhymes and repetition and holds attention with clever art clues about the story’s […]

Stamford Mindfulness – Manifestation in Mindfulness

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 Manifestation in Mindfulness, led Ms. Kendra Waldman. This entire series will help you learn to be resilient, stay calm, happy, and make decisions with clarity amid all life’s challenges. It will […]

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 a haven for native pollinators, beneficial insects, amphibians, birds, and small mammals over the winter. This workshop will explore how to cut back perennial plants, […]

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 in her latest book, Loretta’s charming yet vapid cover model, Alan, vows to prove his real-life heroism matches his fictional alter-ego and embarks on a […]

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 and embracing diversity they can accomplish great things by working together! After the book reading, enjoy a themed activity, and the first 25 people get […]

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Fall Fitness: Tai Chi with Ken

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

Tai Chi is a mind, body spirit exercise using slowing flowing movements. It emphasizes deep breathing, balance and focused attention. We will be doing a series of gentle physical movements and stretches ensuring that your body is inconstant motion...”moving meditation”. These postures will help promote the body’s natural healing ability and overall feeling of increased […]