Join Mill River Park at the Whittingham Discovery Center for Spring Sunday Funday! The first 25 participants will get a copy of the book! See the schedule below: March 3: “Think Big Little One” by Vashti Harrison March 10: “Let’s Dance” by Valerie Bolling March 17: “How to Catch a Leprechaun,” by Adam Wallace March 24: […]

THE SOUND OF MUSIC THE KWESKIN THEATRE March 29 – April 27, 2024 Evening performances at 7:30pm Matinees at 2pm One of our FAVORITE THINGS! This Rodger and Hammerstein classic has been an audience favorite for many years. Set in Austria on the eve of the Anschluss in 1938, the musical tells the story of […]

Our annual Take-a-Hike Week returns, now in its 18th year! Monday, April 15 – Saturday, April 20 Join us for many different hikes, live animal programs, and much more throughout the week! A list of programs will be on our website as the week approaches. This year’s Take-a-Hike Week wraps up with our first-ever Farm & […]

Our annual Take-a-Hike Week returns, now in its 18th year! Monday, April 15 – Saturday, April 20 Join us for many different hikes, live animal programs, and much more throughout the week! A list of programs will be on our website as the week approaches. This year’s Take-a-Hike Week wraps up with our first-ever Farm & […]

Some of the most prominent works in our current exhibit, Pat Musick: Our Fragile Home, were inspired by the flight of majestic raptors. Join us as we welcome Christine’s Critters to the SM&NC to meet some of their ambassador raptors and be inspired by close-up views of live hawks and owls. Meets at Bendel Mansion. Each […]

When Dad feels like a little bit of Sunday afternoon time out, Bluey and Bingo have other plans! Join them as they pull out all of the games and cleverness at their disposal to get Dad off that bean bag. Bluey’s Big Play is a brand-new theatrical adaptation of the Emmy® award-winning children’s television series, […]

Join us for dinner with Bluey!! Tuesday April 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd & 30th at 6PM. Call 203-348-7000 to make your reservations!! Don't miss out!!!

Our annual Take-a-Hike Week returns, now in its 18th year! Monday, April 15 – Saturday, April 20 Join us for many different hikes, live animal programs, and much more throughout the week! A list of programs will be on our website as the week approaches. This year’s Take-a-Hike Week wraps up with our first-ever Farm & […]

Baby & Me focuses on deepening the emotional and physical bond between parent and child while caregivers regain strength and confidence with mindful movement. You and your baby will play, move, explore, practice infant massage and connect with other parents and babies. For babies aged 4 weeks until crawling.  (If you are a birthing person, […]

When Dad feels like a little bit of Sunday afternoon time out, Bluey and Bingo have other plans! Join them as they pull out all of the games and cleverness at their disposal to get Dad off that bean bag. Bluey’s Big Play is a brand-new theatrical adaptation of the Emmy® award-winning children’s television series, […]

Our annual Take-a-Hike Week returns, now in its 18th year! Monday, April 15 – Saturday, April 20 Join us for many different hikes, live animal programs, and much more throughout the week! A list of programs will be on our website as the week approaches. This year’s Take-a-Hike Week wraps up with our first-ever Farm & […]

Join us for a hike to look for early spring migrants as well as some of our favorite resident birds. We’ll hike from the Overbrook Nature Center through the SM&NC property, and over to Bartlett Arboretum to see who we can find. Please bring binoculars as only a few pairs will be available to borrow. […]

Thursday, April 18 3:30 — 4:15 am Ages 7+ A Heckscher WILD! based complement to our Caring for Critters program at Heckscher Farm. Work with our exotic animals, like tortoises and chinchillas, in small group-tailored settings during Heckscher WILD!’s closed hours. Programs are approximately 45 minutes. Registration includes one participant and one accompanying adult. Please […]

The McKinley Elementary School Carnival returns April 18-21, 2024 at Jennings Beach, Fairfield, CT. Yes, you read that correctly - 4 days of Carnival fun! This fun-for-all-ages event will offer families traditional and affordable entertainment that all can enjoy close to home. DATES & TIMES: The Carnival will run Thursday, April 18, 6pm-10pm; Friday, April […]

Our annual Take-a-Hike Week returns, now in its 18th year! Monday, April 15 – Saturday, April 20 Join us for many different hikes, live animal programs, and much more throughout the week! A list of programs will be on our website as the week approaches. This year’s Take-a-Hike Week wraps up with our first-ever Farm & […]

The McKinley Elementary School Carnival returns April 18-21, 2024 at Jennings Beach, Fairfield, CT. Yes, you read that correctly - 4 days of Carnival fun! This fun-for-all-ages event will offer families traditional and affordable entertainment that all can enjoy close to home. DATES & TIMES: The Carnival will run Thursday, April 18, 6pm-10pm; Friday, April […]

THE SOUND OF MUSIC THE KWESKIN THEATRE March 29 – April 27, 2024 Evening performances at 7:30pm Matinees at 2pm One of our FAVORITE THINGS! This Rodger and Hammerstein classic has been an audience favorite for many years. Set in Austria on the eve of the Anschluss in 1938, the musical tells the story of […]

This year for Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo's Party for the Planet, we will be hosting a park clean-up within Beardsley Park! Join us on Saturday, April 20th and Sunday April 21st to clean up litter in Beardsley Park from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. This event  is open to all members of the public, but we […]

Our annual Take-a-Hike Week returns, now in its 18th year! Monday, April 15 – Saturday, April 20 Join us for many different hikes, live animal programs, and much more throughout the week! A list of programs will be on our website as the week approaches. This year’s Take-a-Hike Week wraps up with our first-ever Farm & […]

Join us for a springtime family-friendly volunteer day, helping our popular cherry trees on both sides of the Park look their best by applying fertilizer with the direction of our experienced staff! NOTE: Minors must be accompanied by an adult. This activity is not recommended for children under the age of five.

Join us for the second annual Stamford Moms and Designs by Lee Earth Day Celebration! Saturday, April 20, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. at Designs by Lee Bubble Station Face Painting Cookie Decorating Art Planting Brunch from the Coalhouse Pizza Truck Admission is free and no registration is necessary!

The McKinley Elementary School Carnival returns April 18-21, 2024 at Jennings Beach, Fairfield, CT. Yes, you read that correctly - 4 days of Carnival fun! This fun-for-all-ages event will offer families traditional and affordable entertainment that all can enjoy close to home. DATES & TIMES: The Carnival will run Thursday, April 18, 6pm-10pm; Friday, April […]

The Rock and Roll Playhouse, a family concert series hosted at historic music venues across the country, allows kids to “move, play and sing while listening to works from the classic-rock canon” (NY Times). Performing songs created by the most iconic musicians in rock history, The Rock and Roll Playhouse band offers its core audience […]

THE SOUND OF MUSIC THE KWESKIN THEATRE March 29 – April 27, 2024 Evening performances at 7:30pm Matinees at 2pm One of our FAVORITE THINGS! This Rodger and Hammerstein classic has been an audience favorite for many years. Set in Austria on the eve of the Anschluss in 1938, the musical tells the story of […]

THE SOUND OF MUSIC THE KWESKIN THEATRE March 29 – April 27, 2024 Evening performances at 7:30pm Matinees at 2pm One of our FAVORITE THINGS! This Rodger and Hammerstein classic has been an audience favorite for many years. Set in Austria on the eve of the Anschluss in 1938, the musical tells the story of […]