Find an event at Mill River Park
From family-friendly crafts and holiday activities to cornhole league nights and craft beer festivals, there’s always something going on.
We sometimes cancel public programming for inclement weather, including high heat index, poor air quality, thunderstorms, high winds, heavy snow and ice, and extreme windchill.
Please refer to our Facebook and Instagram Stories at least two hours prior to programs for status updates on weather-related public event cancellations or rescheduling.
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List of Events
Whittingham Discovery Center
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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!
Boozy Brushstrokes
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Join us for a paint-and-sip style event on the rooftop garden of the Whittingham Discovery Center! Sip on a glass of wine as you take in sweeping vistas of the Park and paint along with skilled painter Jean Benoit of the Stamford Art Association using acrylic paints. Must be 21+ to register. The cost of […]
Fall Fitness: Zumba with Tristan
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Come sweat it out in Zumba® Fitness class with Tristan Mogollon at the Carousel Patio and Lawn. We’ll focus not only on cardio but on core, sculpting and toning…all while dancing and having fun!
Stop the Spread: Spotted Lanternfly Workshop
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
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
That’s Amore! Italian Festival
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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, […]
The Nissen Carousel at Mill River Park
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
The Brownstein | Selkowitz Carousel will be open from 9 - 5pm. Carousel rides are $2 or a multi ride 6 rides for $10 pass is available. The Rich Pantry will be open for refreshments.
Fun Saturday Morning: Mason Jar Lanterns
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Join us with your family to make a festive centerpiece for your table that celebrates the unique beauty of the changing leaves!
Vacation Camp-Columbus Day
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Come join us when school’s out for tons of adventure and fun! Registration is NOW OPEN
Stamford Mindfulness – Self-Healing
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
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 […]
Fall Fitness: Bollyfit
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Come break a sweat with us…Bollywood style! 60 minutes of non-stop dancing to popular Bollywood music with instructor Preeti Sikiri. You don’t want to miss this one, so come get your BollyOn!
EyeRecycle Truck Visit
3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Turn trash into cash with EyeRecycle at the Mill River Community Commons (1050 Washington Boulevard). Collect your 5-cent deposit cans and bottles for a sustainable way to earn extra bucks. Remember, pack glass bottles in sturdy boxes for accessible collection. Let's reward recycling, one neighborhood at a time!
Fun Saturday Morning: Fall Scavenger Hunt
10:00 am - 11:00 am
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
11:00 am - 5:00 pm
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 […]