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
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.
Whittingham Discovery Center
10:00 am - 5:00 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!
Silent Book Club
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Silent Book Club of Norwalk will be coming to Mill River Park on the Karp Family Great Lawn, adjacent to the Fountain! This event is an introvert's dream - bring whatever you're reading, whether it's in print, on a tablet, or an audiobook, get settled, and enjoy an hour of silent reading, followed by a […]
Fun Saturday Morning! Apple Explosion
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Harness the power of chemistry in our kickoff to the fall 2024 Fun Saturday Morning season! With a few household ingredients, you can create a simple and effective baking soda volcano inside a plastic apple, in the spirit of the fall season. Register today, spots are limited! REGISTER NOW
Grandparents Day
11:00 am - 3:00 pm
We're celebrating Grandparents with a special day at the Carousel! Grandparents can come to take photos together with their grandchildren, and after snapping a few pictures, they can get 2 tokens for Carousel rides and a cup of hot tea for $5.
Fun Saturday Morning! Popsicle Stick Apples
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Construct a sweet apple out of popsicle sticks and paint it however you like! FREE, no registration required.
“Clothesline Clues to Jobs People Do,” by Kathryn Heling
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Come with your family this Spring for Sunday Funday! The kiddos will read books promptly at 10 AM every Sunday at the Whittingham Discovery Center. The read-along will be accompanied by FREE snacks and an activity. Perfect for kids interested in different professions around town. Who wears what to work? The clues in each kid-friendly […]