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
Whittingham Discovery Center
5:00 pm - 8:00 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 Disco 18+
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
$10 per person Must be 21+ to purchase alcohol. Register Here Crush your finals and celebrate with us! Ditch the textbooks and come blow off some steam with us after your finals week! We’re hosting a NEW Silent Disco for ages 18+ inside the big tent on the Karp Family Great Lawn, next to the […]
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.
Watershed Table Demonstration
10:30 am - 11:00 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
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 […]
Cork & Canvas
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
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
Art in the Park
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.
Rhythmic Yoga w/ Live drumming (Pilin)
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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
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 […]