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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.

For general park inquiries, please email info@millriverpark.org.

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The Nissen Carousel at Mill River Park
9:00 am - 5:00 pm

July 27 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
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An event every week that begins at 9:00 am on Sunday and Saturday, repeating indefinitely

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.  

Whittingham Discovery Center
10:00 am - 9:00 pm

July 27 @ 10:00 am - 9:00 pm
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An event every week that begins at 10:00 am on Saturday, repeating until September 30, 2024

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!

Solar Oven Chefs – July 27
10:00 am - 11:00 am

July 27 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Participants will be building their own solar ovens, to gather the sun’s rays and cook a tasty treat- smores! We will provide the supplies and instructions. Cross our fingers and toes for a nice sunny day Register Here

Total Body Fit with UJ
10:00 am - 11:00 am

July 27 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
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An event every week that begins at 10:00 am on Saturday, repeating until August 10, 2024

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
11:30 am - 12:30 pm

July 27 @ 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
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An event every week that begins at 11:30 am on Saturday, repeating until August 10, 2024

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!

Paws of Fury: The Legend of Hank – PG
6:30 pm - 9:30 pm

July 27 @ 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Hank is a down-on-his-luck hound who only dreams of one thing: to become a samurai. One day, he finds himself in a town full of cats who are being threatened to be wiped out of existence by Ika Chu, a ruthless warmongering cat. Hank turns to Jimbo for help. As he becomes the town’s samurai […]

Sunrise Yoga with Aimee
9:00 am - 10:00 am

July 28 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am
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An event every week that begins at 9:00 am on Sunday, repeating until August 11, 2024

Join Aimee Elsner and her Team at Connecticut Power Yoga for a Sunrise Morning Vinyasa yoga practice designed to empower you through movement, and meditation, to connect you to your breath and your body. You will leave refreshed and ready for your day.

“Zap, Clap, Boom: The Story of a Thunderstorm” by Laurie Purdie Salas
10:00 am - 11:00 am

July 28 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Follow along as the weather changes, from a blue-sky day to a brewing storm, from a brewing storm to a dazzling downpour, and from a dazzling downpour to the breathtaking moment when the sky emits a... ZAP! CLAP! BOOM!

Rhythmic Yoga w/ Live drumming (Pilin)
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

July 29 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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An event every week that begins at 7:00 pm on Monday, repeating until August 5, 2024

Join in for a breath-centered, rhythmic yoga practice that flows with sequences to stretch and strengthen the body, activate the core, and ignite your inner radiance. This moving meditation encourages body awareness, mindfulness, and relieves stress. Class is for all levels.

Tai Chi with Ken
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

July 30 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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An event every week that begins at 7:00 pm on Tuesday, repeating until August 6, 2024

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 […]

Fairgate Farm Stand
3:30 pm - 6:00 pm

July 31 @ 3:30 pm - 6:00 pm
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An event every week that begins at 3:30 pm on Wednesday, repeating until August 14, 2024

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 community by celebrating healthy food through gardening, educational and harvest-related initiatives.

Stamford Dances Downtown
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

July 31 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Mill River Park and Stamford Downtown presents an evening of dance on Wednesday, July 31, 2024! Starting at 7 PM, enjoy live performances from Connecticut Chinese Dance. Then Connecticut Ballet, the state’s professional ballet company in BALLET UNDER THE STARS, takes the stage. Bring chairs, as there will be no provided seating. The event is […]

Alive at Five – Lil Kim
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm

August 1 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Stamford Downtown presents Alive At Five in partnership with Reckson, three weeks of live music outdoors in the beautiful Mill River Park in Stamford Downtown starring Sublime with Rome on July 25, Lil' Kim on August 1, and Wyclef Jean on August 8!  Each night has music starting at 5 pm with DJs, Opening Acts, […]

Legends of the 60’s starring Chaz Esposito
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

August 2 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

The cool and glamorous nightclubs of the swinging 60’s were home to some of the greatest songs and entertainers of the 20th century, including Frank Sinatra, Bobby Darin, Tom Jones, Neil Sedaka, Dion, Frankie Valli, Neil Diamond, Elvis Presley and more. This phenomenal show, Legends of the 60’s captures the energy and fun of the […]

Art in the Park
10:00 am - 12:00 pm

August 3 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Join us on August 3  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.

Linc Carnival Trio – August 3
10:00 am - 11:00 am

August 3 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Participants will learn about music and culture, and how it connects people! Musical influences include Harry Belafonte, Bob Marley, Calypso & Reggae. Register Here