Mill River Park Collaborative

Whittingham Discovery Center
2025-02-13 17:00 - 20:00, 2025-04-10 17:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Whittingham Discovery Center, 1050 Washington Boulevard, Stamford, CT, 06902, United States
Whittingham Discovery Center, our newest addition to the park, is NOW OPEN! This state-of-the-art visitor and environmental center has FREE educational exhibits and activities for all ages. Visit today!

Teen Open Mic Night
2025-02-13 18:00 - 20:00 | Whittingham Discovery Center, 1050 Washington Boulevard, Stamford, CT, 06902, United States
CALLING ALL TEENS AGES 13 – 19!
Are you ready to showcase your talent? Whether you’re into music, poetry, comedy, or spoken word, we want YOU to take the stage! Come for the fun, stay for the inspiration, and leave with unforgettable memories. We can’t wait to see what you’ve got!
REGISTER TO PERFORM HERE

Examples of Talents:
Original songs, covers, and music performances
Poetry, spoken word, and dramatic readings
Comedy, stand-up, and improv
Any other talent you’d like to share!

Why You Should Join:
Build confidence and share your passion with an enthusiastic crowd
Meet other creative young people and network
Perform in a supportive, welcoming environment
Why knows? You could be discovered!

Valentines Skate
2025-02-14 17:00 - 19:00 | Steven & Alexandra Cohen Skating Center, 1040 Washington Boulevard, Stamford, CT, 06901, United States
Buy two tickets to the ice skating rink on Valentines Day and get a complimentary hot chocolate! Proof of ticket purchase is required to redeem this offer.

Cohen Ice Skating Center
2025-02-16 17:00 - 21:00 | CT
UPDATE: Rink is opening at 5 PM due to inclement weather.
The rink is open to the community seven days a week, mid-November through mid-March.

Regular Rink Hours
Monday – Thursday: 5 – 9 PM
Friday: 5 – 10 PM • Saturday: 11 AM – 10 PM • Sunday: 11 AM – 9 PM
Rink Pricing
Weekdays | $10 per kid • $12 per adult
Weekends | $12 per kid • $14 per adult
Skate rentals are also available for a fee!

BUY TICKETS

Artist Talk with Israel Acosta
2025-02-23 13:00 - 15:00 | Whittingham Discovery Center, 1050 Washington Boulevard, Stamford, CT, 06902, United States
Artist Israel Acosta will connect with the community through this intimate art talk about his art currently on display in the SEED art gallery, located in the Richmond Hill Riverwalk.
Israel Acosta, a self-taught contemporary artist born in Puerto Rico to Dominican parents and raised in New York. Israel’s work explores socio-economic disadvantages in contrast to mass consumerism, using striking symbols that invite viewers to pause and reflect on his thought-provoking narratives.
Raised by a single mother, Israel witnessed firsthand the struggles faced by minorities. His art captures the working-class dream of ambition and perseverance, where taking on odd jobs is seen as an effort to provide a better future. Through his paintings, Israel examines this ideology, using logos like GE, Tiffany, and Saint Laurent to highlight how luxury items are often perceived as markers of success in working-class communities.
Israel’s vibrant color palette reflects his Hispanic heritage, blending deep cultural influences with powerful social commentary. Based in New York, he currently works out of his studio in Yonkers.
This free event is for ages 18+.

Sunday Funday - Hello Around the World By Abracadabra Books
2025-03-02 10:00 - 11:00 | CT
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.
Thanks to the support of a generous donor, there will be free snacks, and the first 25 participants will receive a copy of the book from that day!

Sunday Funday - A Song of Frutas By Margarita Engle
2025-03-09 10:00 - 11:00 | Whittingham Discovery Center, 1050 Washington Boulevard, Stamford, CT, 06902, United States

Sunday Funday - Dancing the Tinikling By Bobbie Peyton
2025-03-16 10:00 - 11:00 | Whittingham Discovery Center, 1050 Washington Boulevard, Stamford, CT, 06902, United States

Sunday Funday - Suki’s Kimono By Chieri Uegaki
2025-03-23 10:00 - 11:00 | Whittingham Discovery Center, 1050 Washington Boulevard, Stamford, CT, 06902, United States

Sunday Funday - Ohana Means Family By Ilima Loomis
2025-03-30 10:00 - 11:00 | Whittingham Discovery Center, 1050 Washington Boulevard, Stamford, CT, 06902, United States

Art in the Park - Cherry Blossoms/Paper Collage
2025-04-05 10:00 - 12:00 | Whittingham Discovery Center, 1050 Washington Boulevard, Stamford, CT, 06902, United States
Join us for Art in the Park on April 5! Presented by @Stamfordartassn, unleash your creativity at the Whittingham Discovery Center from 10 AM to 12 PM. Participate in complimentary workshops led by experienced art instructors and create your very own Cherry Blossoms Collage.

Sunday Funday - Pasta, Pasta, Lotsa Pasta By Aimee Lucido
2025-04-06 10:00 - 11:00 | Whittingham Discovery Center, 1050 Washington Boulevard, Stamford, CT, 06902, United States

Whittingham Discovery Center
2025-04-12 10:00 - 17:00 | Whittingham Discovery Center, 1050 Washington Boulevard, Stamford, CT, 06902, United States
Whittingham Discovery Center is officially open!
This cutting-edge visitor and environmental education hub sits in the heart of Stamford, offering free interactive exhibits and activities for all ages. Explore the park’s ecology, climate resilience, and the city’s connection to nature.
With a green roof, solar energy systems, floor-to-ceiling windows, an amphitheater, and community rooms, it’s built to inspire and connect.
Come visit today at 1040 Washington Blvd, Stamford, CT!

Easter Bunny Trail at Mill River Park
2025-04-12 15:00 - 17:00 | Nissen Carousel, 30 West Broad Street, Stamford, CT, 06902, United States
Join us on April 12 from 3 – 5 PM for our Easter Bunny Trail event on the Park’s West Side! This free event includes a bunny trail with 12 egg stations and a photo-op with spring-time inflatables. The Carousel will also be open with easter-themed treats and rides both available for purchase.
Bring your own basket! Register Here.
WHERE:
30 W Broad St. Stamford, CT

Sunday Funday - Anansi and the Golden Pot By Taiye Selasi
2025-04-13 10:00 - 11:00 | Whittingham Discovery Center, 1050 Washington Boulevard, Stamford, CT, 06902, United States

Art in the Park - Earth Day with Recyclables/ 3D Sculpture
2025-04-19 10:00 - 12:00 | Whittingham Discovery Center, 1050 Washington Boulevard, Stamford, CT, 06902, United States
Join us for Art in the Park on April 19! Presented by @Stamfordartassn, unleash your creativity at the Whittingham Discovery Center from 10 AM to 12 PM. Participate in complimentary workshops led by experienced art instructors and create your very own Earth Day Sculpture.

Sunday Funday - Come with me to Paris By Gloria Fowler
2025-04-27 10:00 - 11:00 | Whittingham Discovery Center, 1050 Washington Boulevard, Stamford, CT, 06902, United States

Sunday Funday - My Day with the Panye by Tami Charles
2025-05-04 10:00 - 11:00 | Whittingham Discovery Center, 1050 Washington Boulevard, Stamford, CT, 06902, United States

Youth Open Mic Night
2025-05-08 18:00 - 20:00 | Whittingham Discovery Center, 1050 Washington Boulevard, Stamford, CT, 06902, United States
CALLING ALL Teens and Kids
Are you ready to showcase your talent? Whether you’re into music, poetry, comedy, or spoken word, we want YOU to take the stage!
Two Age Groups
Kids ( 7 – 12 )
Teens ( 13 – 17)
Examples of Talents:
Original songs, covers, and music performances
Poetry, spoken word, and dramatic readings
Comedy, stand-up, and improv
Any other talent you’d like to share!
Register Here for the FREE event

Downtown Trout
2025-05-10 09:00 - 12:00 | CT
Trout Unlimited is hosting Downtown Trout at Mill River Park again this year! Kids get to help stock the river with trout when the DEEP stocking truck arrives at 10 a.m. Come learn how to cast a fly rod, tie a fly, touch a bug and learn what trout eat, join a youth scavenger hunt, and enjoy a game of cornhole.

Register Today!

Art in the Park - Mother’s Day Cards/Card with Photo
2025-05-10 10:00 - 12:00 | Whittingham Discovery Center, 1050 Washington Boulevard, Stamford, CT, 06902, United States
Join us for Art in the Park on May 10! Presented by @Stamfordartassn, unleash your creativity at the Whittingham Discovery Center from 10 AM to 12 PM. Participate in complimentary workshops led by experienced art instructors and create your very own Mother’s Day Cards.

Cooling Picnic Pizza Class
2025-05-10 13:30 - 15:30 | CT
Celebrate Mother’s Day with a unique, hands-on pizza-making luxuy picnic in a beautifully styled setup by Cool Picnics! Gather with loved ones, roll up your sleeves, and create your own Neapolitan-style pizza from scratch in a fun and relaxed outdoor setting.
Tickets are sold out for this event!

Boys & Girls Club of Stamford's 5K
2025-05-15 17:00 - 20:00 | CT
Whether you choose to run, walk, or participate virtually, join your colleagues and neighbors in supporting the Boys & Girls Club of Stamford’s annual Corporate 5K! The flat 5K course runs through Mill River Park and Downtown Stamford, culminating in a post-race celebration outside of Mill River Park’s Whittingham Discovery Center. Your support and participation in our annual 5K supports our youth, removing price as a barrier to our transformational programs and services. Each year, over 1,500 runners, walkers, and supporters participate in our 5K.

Stamford Early Childhood Fair
2025-05-17 09:30 - 12:30 | Nissen Carousel, 30 West Broad Street, Stamford, CT, 06902, United States
Come Learn about the many preschool and family home childcare programs in Stamford and explore numerous health, education, and social service resources available.
Activities include:
Arts & Crafts
Facepainting
Story Time
Games/Bubbles

Adopt and Stroll Pet Event
2025-05-17 14:00 - 16:00 | CT
Looking for a furry addition to your family? Come to the Adopt and Stroll Pet Adoption event at the Richmond Hill Riverwalk! Lucky Dog Refuge will have their available dogs for adoption here to meet your new best pal.
The first 100 attendees will also be able to get a free Kona Ice slushie, courtesy of a generous donor!
Register Today!

Art in the Park - Mini Carousels/3D Sculpture
2025-05-24 10:00 - 12:00 | Whittingham Discovery Center, 1050 Washington Boulevard, Stamford, CT, 06902, United States
Join us for Art in the Park on May 24! Presented by @Stamfordartassn, unleash your creativity at the Whittingham Discovery Center from 10 AM to 12 PM. Participate in complimentary workshops led by experienced art instructors and create your very own Mini Carousel.

Zumba with Tristan
2025-05-29 19:00 - 20:00 | Grand Steps, 1040 Washington Boulevard, Stamford, CT, 06901, United States
Come sweat it out in Zumba® Fitness class with Tristan Mogollon. We’ll focus not only on cardio but on core, sculpting and toning…all while dancing and having fun!

Total Body Fit with UJ
2025-05-31 10:00 - 11:00 | Grand Steps, 1040 Washington Boulevard, Stamford, CT, 06901, United States
UJ is a fitness trainer in Fairfield County. In this class, each participant will receive an education in strength building, calorie burning and muscle development/growth. This class will provide a high intensity setting with intent to improve, correct and re-educate all individuals, no matter their experience level in fitness or exercise.

Zumba with Tristan
2025-05-31 11:30 - 12:30 | Grand Steps, 1040 Washington Boulevard, Stamford, CT, 06901, United States
Come sweat it out in Zumba® Fitness class with Tristan Mogollon. We’ll focus not only on cardio but on core, sculpting and toning…all while dancing and having fun
