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 […]

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!

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

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.

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

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 […]

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.

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!

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.

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

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 […]

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 […]

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.

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

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.

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 […]

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!

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

Nothing says summer like a Sunday picnic! Bring your own food or purchase one of our pre-made picnic kits and play lawn games and enjoy tunes from the DJ. TICKETS $20 Admission (includes 1 FREE beer or wine and admittance to event) PICNIC FOOD Pre-order a Picnic Basket! (includes chips, a brownie, fruit and a […]

Join us for a free screening of Grease: Sing-A-Long 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 […]

Enjoy a performance of the Greek myth of Persephone, or how the seasons came to be. Lord Pluto takes persephone away from the earth and her mother, Goddess Demeter, and holds her captive in Hades. But, with the help of children in the audience, Persephone returns and we all learn how the seasons came to […]

Join us for a screening of Moana on the Grand Steps at sunset!

21+ ONLY - Alcohol available for purchase Bring your favorite pup and enjoy a casual hang-out with fellow dog lovers and some good brews.

Ever wonder what Mill River Park will look like when complete? Join our CEO and our Director of Visitor Experience, for a walking tour of the existing & future phases of Mill River Park. The walk will start next to the Woodside Fire Station at 1620 Washington Blvd. and end at the West Stamford Cemetery […]

This event will be held on the Grand Steps instead of the Carousel Lawn. Connecticut Ballet brings its popular Ballet Under the Stars family program to downtown Stamford for another year! Artistic Director Brett Raphael narrates a program of classical and contemporary ballets featuring the company's spectacular professional dancers.

This free movie screening has been rescheduled for August 16 at sunset on the Grand Steps. Join us for a free screening of Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark on the Grand Steps at sunset! Snacks will be available for purchase at The Snack Box, our new concession stand located by the […]

Join us for a puppet performance on the Carousel Lawn by Frogtown Mountain Puppeteers! Eight-year-old Lucy and her goofy pal Little Chucky are searching for buried treasure, but a gang of bumbling pirates keeps getting in the way! The kids get some help from their new ocean-dwelling friends, including enthusiastic superhero Lobster Boy, his reluctant […]

Join us for a screening of  Ralph Breaks the Internet on the Grand Steps at sunset!

Join us for a screening of Black Panther on the Grand Steps at sunset! Snacks will be available for purchase at The Snack Box, our new concession stand by the Fountain. And before you settle in for a movie, why not enjoy our new Mix at Six on Fridays? Powered by the Sound Commission and […]

Meet all sorts of critters with our friends from New Canaan Nature Center and learn about where they live and what they like to eat! This family-friendly program is free to attend - RSVP is strongly encouraged. Save your spot with the ticket link on this event page, or visit the link here: https://bit.ly/33340Fy