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.

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

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List of Events

Spring Gala

May 2, 2019 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Dinner in the Park Join us for cocktails, dinner and music. This year, we will honor First County Bank & Reyno Giallongo and Bob & Pat Phillips for their enduring commitment […]

Cinco De Mayo Piñatas

May 5, 2019 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

We're getting into the fiesta spirit by celebrating Cinco De Mayo with our d.i.y piñatas.

Butterfly Flutters

May 11, 2019 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

This Butterfly craft is sure to give you the flutters! Join us for this cute craft dedicated to all our butterfly lovers. This is a drop-in craft - come anytime […]

Mother’s Day Craft

May 12, 2019 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Show Mom how much you really love her with our Mother's Day card craft! Mom will be sure to cherish this for years to come. This is a drop-in activity […]

Paper Plate Dino’s

May 18, 2019 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

We're going prehistoric with these paper plate dinosaurs.

Fit Club : Yoga Qi Fusion

May 20, 2019 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Join us for Yoga Qi Fusion with instructor Allison Benzaken!

Fit Club : BollyFit

May 21, 2019 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Join us on Tuesdays for Bollyfit in the Park with BollyOn!

Fit Club : Afro Flow Yoga

May 22, 2019 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Join us in the Park for Afro Flow Yoga with instructor Pilin!

Fit Club : Zumba

May 23, 2019 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Join us in the Park for Zumba with instructor Eddie!

Q-Tip Daisies Craft

May 25, 2019 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Spring is in full bloom here at the Park and these q-tip daisies are an adorable kids craft.

Fit Club : Sunrise Yoga

May 26, 2019 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am

Join us in the Park for Sunrise Yoga with instructor Aimee!

Mill River Park Block Party

June 1, 2019 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Join us for a musical, interactive reading of The Bourbon Street Musicians by author Kathy Price, followed by a Butterfly Kazoo craft and a book signing! Afterwards, bounce to your […]

Bubblefest

June 8, 2019 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Tiny bubbles, giant bubbles, and everything in-between! Bubblefest returns to the Park on June 8 from 10:00 am - 11:00 pm. Blow bubbles, participate in bubble activities, including a bubble […]

Saturday Serenades: Mike Milazzo

June 8, 2019 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Come picnic and relax to the sounds of acoustic performer Mike Milazzo at the Steven & Alexandra Cohen Fountain.

Fun Saturday Mornings: Oompapossum Puppets

June 15, 2019 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Enjoy spirited shadow puppet re-tellings of the classic tales of The Three Little Pigs and Anansi the Spider: A Tale from the Ashanti, by Oompapossum Puppets, a local touring puppetry […]

Saturday Serenades: Kwame Henry Jones

June 15, 2019 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Come picnic and relax to the sounds of acoustic performer Kwame Henry Jones at the Steven & Alexandra Cohen Fountain.

Pizza in the Park

June 15, 2019 @ 2:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Presented by Half Full Brewery Pizza In The Park will feature a Pop Up Beer Garden, Pizza Vendors from CT and beyond, 5+ hours of live music, Lawn Games, and […]

River Meanders: Trees, Trees, Trees!

June 20, 2019 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Ever wonder how trees get water from their roots all the way to their leaves? Join our staff to learn all about the science of trees. This program is geared […]

Swingset Mamas

June 22, 2019 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

A Swingset Mamas show is an unforgettable energetic family dance party that playfully incorporates movement, call and response singing, and American Sign Language, while providing an interactive way to reinforce […]

Tanglewood Marionettes

June 29, 2019 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

An Arabian Adventure tells the tale of a Persian prince who is thrown into a dungeon because of his love for a beautiful princess. Facing danger at every turn, the […]

Family Nature Club: BIRD!

June 30, 2019 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Join our staff for a family birding outing in the park to see how many species we can spot.

Mix at Six

July 5, 2019 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Friday DJ Nights in the Park at 6:00 pm! Join us for a chill afterwork hangout party Fridays in July and August - the perfect way to unwind after a […]

Movies in the Park: Captain America

July 5, 2019 @ 8:00 pm - 10:30 pm

Join us for a free screening of Captain America: The First Avenger on the Grand Steps at sunset! Snacks will be available for purchase at the Snack Box, our new […]

Hopalong Andrew

July 6, 2019 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Join us on the Carousel Lawn at 10 am on Saturday, July 6th to enjoy clever and whimsical songs about city life. Hopalong Andrew's high-spirited music is meant for the […]

CANCELED – Animation Celebration: Sing

July 6, 2019 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

*This event has been canceled due to thunderstorms.* Join us for a screening of Sing on the Carousel Lawn at sunset!

River Meanders: Carbon Planet

July 11, 2019 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

What is climate change? Come learn about where carbon comes from, how climate change works and what you can do about it. This program is geared towards adults, though university […]

Movies in the Park: Aquaman

July 12, 2019 @ 8:00 pm - 10:30 pm

Join us for a screening of AquaMan on the Grand Steps at sunset! Snacks will be available for purchase at the Snack Box, our new concession stand by the Steven […]

Fun Saturday Mornings: Suzi Shelton Band

July 13, 2019 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Join us for a lineup of songs by award-winning children's recording artist, Suzi Shelton. Her upbeat, inspiring and powerful music is sure to brighten your morning!

Animation Celebration: The Little Mermaid

July 13, 2019 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Join us for a screening of The Little Mermaid on the Carousel Lawn at sunset!