September 2018
Disc Golf “Widows” Invitational
Open to all skill levels. A bring your partner doubles format: husbands and wives, girlfriends and boyfriends, fathers and sons, mothers and sons, children, all welcome for one round of 18 hole disc golf. Wickham Park standard 18 hole course Cost:$20/team There will once again be a variety of divisions to choose from: Widows (one reg. player and their significant other) Power Couple (both players play on a somewhat reg. basis) Children (one player one child, two children, one player…
Find out more »October 2018
Connecticut Technical Conference (CTC) Cross Country Championship
A high school race sponsored through the CIAC, consisting of CT high school runners from state technical high schools competing for the Conecticut Technical Conference Cross Country Championship. During the races the Log Cabin is open for refreshments and provides a warm fire a warm fire in cold weather. Vehicle entrance fees apply.
Find out more »Central Connecticut Conference (CCC) Cross Country Championship
A high school race sponsored through the CIAC, consisting of CT high school runners competing for the Central Connecticut Conference Cross Country Championship. During the races the Log Cabin is open for refreshments and provides a warm fire a warm fire in cold weather. Vehicle entrance fees apply.
Find out more »The Wickender – Bare Bones Disc Golf Tournament
A Halloween themed disc golf tournament with some rules contortions. Full costumes are required! 1 round, 22 holes, trick or treat dubz. Gates Open: 9:30am Day of Sign up: 9:45-10:15am Player Meeting 10:30am Start 10:40am Trick or treat bring your own partner doubles. Special safari layout where some holes will have a treat for you...and many will have a trick for you. One round event Sunday October 22. Participation requires teams to be dressed in full costume. $40.00 Pro $20.00…
Find out more »CIAC Divisionals Cross Country Race
A high school race sponsored through the CIAC, consisting of CT high school runners. During the races the Log Cabin is open for refreshments and provides a warm fire a warm fire in cold weather. Vehicle entrance fees apply.
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December 2018
34th Annual Santa’s Workshop
A free event sponsored by Wickham Park. Children of all ages enjoy visits with Santa and his elves and refreshments with Mrs. Claus. Santa's Workshop provides a chance for children to enjoy a non-commercialized Christmas experience. Guests are welcome to bring non-perishable food items to be donated to area food pantries. Hours are 3-6pm weekdays and 1-5pm on weekends. Come and create a new family tradition.
Find out more »April 2019
Spring Tree Tour (Free with Park admission)
Join us for an introduction to the Park's diverse tree collection Walk through the Oriental and Lotus Gardens to see and learn about over 40 varieties of trees, from a giant white oak (Quercus alba, the state tree of Connecticut) to a dwarf mugo pine (Pinus mugo, from alpine Europe), as well as one of the park's newest trees, a Caucasian wingnut (Pterocarya fraxinifolia - we'll sort out that Latin name!). If the weather cooperates, the Japanese snowbell (Styrax japonicus)…
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