July 2018
27th Annual Journal Inquirer Summer Grand Prix Cross Country Race Series
Race 2 of 5 These hugely popular races allow runners of all ages a chance for regular summer competition. The summer grand prix offers a 1 mile race for boys and girls aged 9-13 and a 2.6 mile race for men and women aged 14 and up. 6:00 p.m., Boys & Girls - 1 mile for ages 13 and under 6:30 p.m., Men & Women - 2.6 miles for ages 14 and older Meet at the back parking lot where…
Find out more »August 2018
27th Annual Journal Inquirer Summer Grand Prix Cross Country Race Series
Race 2 of 5 These hugely popular races allow runners of all ages a chance for regular summer competition. The summer grand prix offers a 1 mile race for boys and girls aged 9-13 and a 2.6 mile race for men and women aged 14 and up. 6:00 p.m., Boys & Girls – 1 mile for ages 13 and under 6:30 p.m., Men & Women – 2.6 miles for ages 14 and older Meet at the back parking lot where…
Find out more »27th Annual Journal Inquirer Summer Grand Prix Cross Country Race Series
Race 4 of 5 These hugely popular races allow runners of all ages a chance for regular summer competition. The summer grand prix offers a 1 mile race for boys and girls aged 9-13 and a 2.6 mile race for men and women aged 14 and up. 6:00 p.m., Boys & Girls – 1 mile for ages 13 and under 6:30 p.m., Men & Women – 2.6 miles for ages 14 and older Meet at the back parking lot where…
Find out more »27th Annual Journal Inquirer Summer Grand Prix Cross Country Race Series
Race 5 of 5 These hugely popular races allow runners of all ages a chance for regular summer competition. The summer grand prix offers a 1 mile race for boys and girls aged 9-13 and a 2.6 mile race for men and women aged 14 and up. 6:00 p.m., Boys & Girls – 1 mile for ages 13 and under 6:30 p.m., Men & Women – 2.6 miles for ages 14 and older Meet at the back parking lot where…
Find out more »December 2018
37th Annual Santa’s Workshop Dec 13th through Dec 23rd
A free event sponsored by Wickham Park from December 13th through December 23rd. 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 »37th Annual British Motorcar Show
For 38 years this display of vintage Triumph cars and other British and American sports cars has been hosted and sponsored by the Connecticut Triumph Register. Spectators are welcome to admire the autos and ask questions of their owners. Vehicle entrance fees apply.
Find out more »April 2019
Opening Day
Wickham Park welcomes visitors back to enjoy the opening of 2019. Early spring is a great time to see the Park's gardens in all their splendor.
Find out more »May 2019
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Walk
We are honored to be hosting the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Walk again this year on Saturday, May 6, 2018. Per the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation website: Registration is free, but walkers are encouraged to raise funds. Your support will help accelerate innovative research and drug development, as well as advance care and advocacy. Nearly every CF drug was made possible by the Foundation and because of funds raised from Great Strides, people with CF are living longer, healthier lives and pursuing…
Find out more »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)…
Find out more »June 2019
Amateur Challenge Tournament (ACT XIII)
This introductory disc golf tournament is produced specifically for amateur, recreational, and beginner disc golf players. ACT XIII will take place with two separate events over two days in 2019. 8:00 AM - Park gates open 9:15 AM - Players' Meeting 9:30 AM - Round 1 Starts 12:30 PM - Lunch Break and Contests 1:30 PM - Round 2 starts 4:30 PM - Contest Finals 5:00 PM - Awards Ceremony Vehicle entrance fees apply
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