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.
List of Events
Spring Gala
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 to the Park. The evening promises to be one of fun and celebration. We hope you will join us! For any other questions on this event, […]
Cinco De Mayo Piñatas
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
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 between 10 am and 4 pm!
Mother’s Day Craft
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 - come anytime between 10 am - 12 pm!
Paper Plate Dino’s
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
We're going prehistoric with these paper plate dinosaurs.
Fit Club : Yoga Qi Fusion
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Join us for Yoga Qi Fusion with instructor Allison Benzaken!
Fit Club : BollyFit
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Join us on Tuesdays for Bollyfit in the Park with BollyOn!
Fit Club : Afro Flow Yoga
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Join us in the Park for Afro Flow Yoga with instructor Pilin!
Fit Club : Zumba
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Join us in the Park for Zumba with instructor Eddie!
Q-Tip Daisies Craft
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
9:00 am - 10:00 am
Join us in the Park for Sunrise Yoga with instructor Aimee!
Mill River Park Block Party
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 heart's content on the Bounce-House and Slide, witness amazing magic tricks from Miz Liz and get a free glitter tattoo from one of our Carousel […]
Bubblefest
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 big enough for children to stand inside!
Saturday Serenades: Mike Milazzo
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
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 company.
Saturday Serenades: Kwame Henry Jones
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
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 a Pizza Making Competition. The festival is held in support of the Mill River Park Collaborative and will take place on The North Lawn & Grand Steps […]
River Meanders: Trees, Trees, Trees!
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 towards adults, high school and university students - but families are always welcome.
Swingset Mamas
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 song concepts, creating a shared social experience, and adding to the family fun!
Tanglewood Marionettes
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 prince must use his wits to escape prison, defeat the evil Vizier, and save the princess from a tragic fate.
Family Nature Club: BIRD!
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
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 long work week. JULY 5th - DJ Eyeehnjee 12th - DJ Nate 19th - DJ Matic 26th - DJ Gio AUGUST 2nd - DJ SweetMusic […]
Movies in the Park: Captain America
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 concession stand by the Steven & Alexandra Cohen Fountain. And before you settle in for a movie, why not enjoy our new Mix at Six […]
Hopalong Andrew
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 whole family to enjoy, city slickers and tenderfoots alike.
CANCELED – Animation Celebration: Sing
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
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 and high school students and families with children are also welcome to join.
Movies in the Park: Aquaman
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 & Alexandra Cohen Fountain. And before you settle in for a movie, why not enjoy our new Mix at Six on Fridays? Powered by the […]
Fun Saturday Mornings: Suzi Shelton Band
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
8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Join us for a screening of The Little Mermaid on the Carousel Lawn at sunset!