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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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Whittingham Discovery Center
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

May 6 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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An event every week that begins at 5:00 pm on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, repeating until August 31, 2025

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!

Cork & Canvas
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm

May 9 @ 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
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An event every week that begins at 6:00 pm on Thursday, repeating until May 30, 2024

Join us at the Whittingham Discovery Center from 6 - 8:30 PM to enjoy wine and create art with acrylics alongside Jean Benoit, a talented painter from the Stamford Art Association. Must be 21+ to register. Admission includes supplies and one drink; extra drinks available for purchase. Let's paint the town! REGISTER NOW

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

May 11 @ 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.  

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

May 11 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Join us on May 11  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.

Watershed Table Demonstration
10:30 am - 11:00 am

May 11 @ 10:30 am - 11:00 am
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An event every week that begins at 10:30 am on Saturday, repeating until June 29, 2024

One event on May 26, 2024 at 10:30 am

Join us at 10:45 am for an engaging table activity led by our Whittingham Discovery Center docents, where we'll simulate how watersheds function! Explore the interconnectedness of land and water as you observe the flow of "rainwater" through miniature landscapes, gaining a hands-on understanding of watershed dynamics.

Cherry Blossom Tours
11:00 am - 11:30 am

May 11 @ 11:00 am - 11:30 am
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An event every week that begins at 11:00 am on Saturday, repeating until May 25, 2024

An event every week that begins at 2:00 pm on Saturday, repeating until May 25, 2024

One event on April 6, 2024 at 2:00 pm

Embark on a journey through Mill River Park's cherry tree grove, followed by the timeless art of flower pressing, available ONLY when blooms are naturally abundant. Join us for tours, priced at just $3 cash per person ages 5 and above, with complimentary admission for children under 5. Spring scavenger hunts are also available for […]

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

May 13 @ 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

May 14 @ 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 […]

Barbie PG – 13
8:30 pm - 10:30 pm

May 17 @ 8:30 pm - 10:30 pm

Barbie and Ken are having the time of their lives in the colorful and seemingly perfect world of Barbie Land. However, when they get a chance to go to the real world, they soon discover the joys and perils of living among humans.

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

May 18 @ 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

May 18 @ 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!