Wickham Park

Children's Performance Series: Princesses of the Park
2023-07-06 10:00 UTC
Join us for Wickham Parks First Annual Children’s Performance Series coming summer 2023! This event will be held outdoors under the tent at our beautiful Cabin Venue starting at 10:00am. The gates to the park open at 9:30! Stay tuned for details! The dates of the series are July 6th, July 20th, August 10th, and August 24th, mark your calendars!
This weeks performers are Princesses of the Park Belle and Ariel!
Free with vehicle entry fee: $7 cash per vehicle

Tai Chi
2023-07-08 10:00 - 11:00, 2023-07-15 10:00 - 11:00, 2023-07-22 10:00 - 11:00, 2023-07-29 10:00 - 11:00
In each session we will explore tranquil moving meditations, traditional wellness techniques and rejuvenating group forms from the classical Chinese healing arts. Enjoy centuries-old exercise and holistic practices that will help you feel alive and well!!!
American Tai Chi Qigong Association certified instructor Joe Pandolfo will lead us each week. Please wear loose-fitting clothing.
Saturdays, July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 2023 at 10:00am-11:00am
Located in the Lotus Garden. $10 per class, call ahead or drop in.

Tea Talk Tuesday
2023-07-11 10:00
Join Wickham Park for a morning with some delicious coffee and tea with some informative guest speakers. Each event will feature a unique topic. The event begins at 10am at the Emerald Room or the Cabin and will feature guest speakers, tea, coffee, and light snacks. This Tuesday, we’ll hear about “Garden Therapy” from Wickham Park’s Horticulturalist, Susan Albin!
Registration Requested: $5 per person entrance fee
No Vehicle Entry Fee
To register or for more information email info@wickhampark.org or call 860.528.0856 (Mon-Fri 9:00-4:00)

Music in the Park: Sound Piper Band
2023-07-12 18:00
Join us for a variety of music in the park on the Cabin Garden at 6:00pm. Bring a picnic, blanket, and folding chair for summer fun! Rain location will be under the Cabin Tent.
Free with vehicle entry fee: $7 cash per vehicle.

Children's Performance Series: Magic of Jeff Horton
2023-07-20 10:00
Join us for Wickham Parks First Annual Children’s Performance Series coming summer 2023! This event will be held outdoors under the tent at our beautiful Cabin Venue starting at 10:00am. The gates to the park open at 9:30! Stay tuned for details! The dates of the series are July 6th, July 20th, August 10th, and August 24th, mark your calendars!
This weeks performance is the Magic of Jeff Horton!
Free with vehicle entry fee: $7 cash per vehicle

Fairy House Workshop
2023-07-20 11:30
Meet us after the Children’s Performances at the Emerald Room parking lot at the base of the Fit Trail to search for natural resources for building fairy houses!

Bring a container for gathering pine cones, acorns, leaves, whatever you wish to add to your creations,

You can either add them to Wickham Park’s 1st Fairy House Trail in the wetlands for people to enjoy or bring them home.
To register, please call 860.528.0856

Music in the Park: Bonfire Acoustic
2023-07-26 18:00

Taste of the Park Dinner Series: Lotus Garden
2023-07-27 18:00
Calling all garden loving foodies! Come relax in a garden for an enchanted, memorable evening. We will start in the featured garden for cocktail hour and proceed to the Emerald Room for a multi course meal themed with our featured garden.
Tickets are $60 per person. A cash bar will be available during cocktail hour and dinner service. You can purchase 1+ tickets or purchase a table of 8. *Ticket sales are first come, first serve. Reservations are required. All tickets sales are non-refundable. Please notify us with any food allergies or dietary restrictions prior to purchasing tickets.
To purchase tickets or for more information email info@wickhampark.org or call 860.528.0856 (Mon-Fri 9:00-4:00)

Japanese Inspired Menu:
Chef’s Choice Amuse-bouche – Seared Tuna on Wonton Crisp
Course 1 (Appetizer) – Hiyashi Chuka (Cold Ramen Noodle Salad)
Course 2 (Entrée) – Yakitori chicken (Japanese skewered grilled chicken)
Course 3 (Dessert) — Coffee Jello topped w/ Vanila Ice Cream

Children's Performance Series: Jason Pipitone Entertainment
2023-08-10 10:00
Join us for Wickham Parks First Annual Children’s Performance Series coming summer 2023! This event will be held outdoors under the tent at our beautiful Cabin Venue starting at 10:00am. The gates to the park open at 9:30! Stay tuned for details! The dates of the series are July 6th, July 20th, August 10th, and August 24th, mark your calendars!
This weeks performer is Jason Pipitone
Free with vehicle entry fee: $7 cash per vehicle

Tea Talk Tuesday
2023-08-15 10:00
Join Wickham Park for a morning with some delicious coffee and tea with some informative guest speakers. Each event will feature a unique topic. The event begins at 10am at the Emerald Room or the Cabin and will feature guest speakers, tea, coffee, and light snacks. This Tuesday, we’ll hear about the “Remarkable Trees of Wickham Park” from Steve Cronkite!
Registration Requested: $5 per person entrance fee
No Vehicle Entry Fee
To register or for more information email info@wickhampark.org or call 860.528.0856 (Mon-Fri 9:00-4:00)

Music in the Park: Mass-Conn Fusion Jazz Quartette
2023-08-16 18:00

Taste of the Park Dinner Series: Irish Garden
2023-08-17 18:00
Calling all garden loving foodies! Come relax in a garden for an enchanted, memorable evening. We will start in the featured garden for cocktail hour and proceed to the Emerald Room for a multi course meal themed with our featured garden.
Tickets are $60 per person. A cash bar will be available during cocktail hour and dinner service. You can purchase 1+ tickets or purchase a table of 8. *Ticket sales are first come, first serve. Reservations are required. All tickets sales are non-refundable. Please notify us with any food allergies or dietary restrictions prior to purchasing tickets.
To purchase tickets or for more information email info@wickhampark.org or call 860.528.0856 (Mon-Fri 9:00-4:00)
English Inspired Menu:
Chef’s Choice Amuse-bouche – English Meat Pie
Course 1 (Appetizer) – Fish & Chips
Course 2 (Entrée) – Bangers & Mash with Mushy Peas
Course 3 (Dessert) – English Trifle

Greater Hartford Disc Golf Open
2023-08-18 - 2023-08-20
A full 88-player field will compete in three rounds of 22-holes over three days of competition on the Wickham Park disc golf course. This event is sanctioned by the Professional Disc Golf Association as a PDGA A-tier event and will include participation by a number of top touring professional players
Spectators are welcome and are encouraged to attend.
Event Website
Vehicle entrance fees apply

Children's Performance Series: Drumming About You
2023-08-24 10:00
Join us for Wickham Parks First Annual Children’s Performance Series coming summer 2023! This event will be held outdoors under the tent at our beautiful Cabin Venue. Performances start at 10:00am. The gates to the park open at 9:30! Stay tuned for details! The dates of the series are July 6th, July 20th, August 10th, and August 24th, mark your calendars!
This weeks performer is Bob Bloom hosting “Drumming About You”!
Registration required: Call 860.528.0856
Free with vehicle entry fee: $7 cash per vehicle

Music in the Park: Comfort Zone
2023-08-30 18:00
Join us for a variety of music in the park on the Cabin Garden at 6:00pm. Bring a picnic, blanket, and folding chair for summer fun! Rain location will be under the Cabin Tent.
Free with vehicle entry fee: $7 cash per vehicle.
Also featuring drinks from Elicit Brewery and food from Smokey Thomas’ Pit Stop

Trinity College Bantam Invitational
2023-09-09 09:30 - 17:00
A cross country meet sponsored by Trinity College involving college teams from throughout CT, MA & RI.
Vehicle entrance fees apply: $10/car cash or check only

43rd Annual British Motorcar Show
2023-09-10 10:30 - 13:00
For 43 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.
Free with vehicle entry fee: $10 cash per vehicle

Civil War Battle Reenactment
2023-09-16 - 2023-09-17
Witness history! Join us for a weekend of historical reenactment by the New England Brigade and the Liberty Greys.
Free with vehicle entry fee: $10 cash per vehicle
The event schedule is as follows:
Saturday, Sept. 16th

9:30am-4:30pm Camps open to the Public
9:30am-4:30pm Historical Society Displays / Presentations
9:30am-4:30pm Civilian Camp – Demonstrations
9:30am-4:30pm Campfire Chat with Gen. Robert E. Lee (Kent Sinram)
10:00am-10:30am Artillery Demonstration
10:45am-11:30am Children’s School of the Soldier
11:30am-12:15pm Presentation by President Abraham Lincoln (Howard Wright)
12:30pm-1:15pm Presentation by Patrick Falci, actor (Gen. A.P. Hill in Gettysburg)
2:15pm-3:00pm Battle Scenario
4:30pm Camps close to Public

Sunday, Sept. 17th

9:30am-3:00pm Camps Open to the Public
9:30am-3:00pm Historical Society Displays / Presentations
9:30am-3:00pm Civilian Camp Demonstrations
9:30am-3:00pm Campfire Chat with Gen. Robert E. Lee (Kent Sinram)
10:45am-11:15am Artillery Demonstration
11:30am-12:15pm Children’s School of the Soldier
12:15pm-1:00pm Presentation by President Abraham Lincoln (Howard Wright)
2:00pm-2:45pm Battle Scenario
3:00pm Camps close to Public

Taste of the Park Dinner Series: Cabin Garden
2023-09-21 18:00
Calling all garden loving foodies! Come relax in a garden for an enchanted, memorable evening. We will start in the featured garden for cocktail hour and proceed to the Cabin Tent for a multi course meal themed with our featured garden.
Ticket are $60 per person. A cash bar will be available during cocktail hour and dinner service. You can purchase 1+ tickets or purchase a table of 8. *Ticket sales are first come, first serve. Reservations are required. All tickets sales are non-refundable. Please notify us with any food allergies or dietary restrictions prior to purchasing tickets.
To purchase tickets or for more information email info@wickhampark.org or call 860.528.0856 (Mon-Fri 9:00-4:00)
We have an updated menu, we’re doing a New England Clam Bake!
Chefs Choice Amuse-Bouche
Dinner Buffet:
Choice of NY Sirloin Steak OR Steamed Lobster w/ Butter (must place order at time of purchase)
Caesar Salad
5 Vegetable Coleslaw
Boiled Corn on the cob
Boiled Potatoes w/ Butter, Garlic & Parsley
Mussels & Shrimp in Garlic Wine Broth
Corn Bread & Rolls w/ Butter
Vanilla Ice Cream Sundae

Wickham Invitational: CANCELLED
2023-10-07 08:00
For the 41st year, Wickham Park is hosting and sponsoring this high school cross-country meet. This is a regional meet with runners from Connecticut and other New England school systems. Historically, over 3,500 runners compete throughout the day. The Snack Shack Tent and food trucks are open during the races for refreshments near the finish line.
Vehicle entrance fees apply: $10 cash per vehicle.
Note: The Wickham Park Disc Golf Course will be closed all day to accommodate this event

Connecticut Technical Conference (CTC) Cross Country Championship
2023-10-16 09:30
A high school race sponsored through the CIAC, consisting of CT high school runners from state technical high schools competing for the Connecticut Technical Conference Cross Country Championship.
Rain Date: October 18th
Vehicle entrance fees apply: $7 cash per vehicle.
Note: The Wickham Park Disc Golf Course will be closed all day to accommodate this event

Central Connecticut Conference (CCC) Cross Country Championship
2023-10-17 09:30
A high school race sponsored through the CIAC, consisting of CT high school runners competing for the Central Connecticut Conference Cross Country Championship.
Rain Date: October 19th
Vehicle entrance fees apply: $7 cash per vehicle
Note: The Wickham Park Disc Golf Course will be closed all day to accommodate this event

CIAC Divisionals Cross Country Race
2023-10-28 08:00
A high school race sponsored through the CIAC, consisting of CT high school runners. The Snack Shack Tent and food trucks are open during the races for refreshments near the finish line.
Vehicle entrance fees apply: $15 cash per vehicle.
Note: The Wickham Park Disc Golf Course will be closed all day to accommodate this event

The Wickender – Bare Bones Disc Golf Tournament
2023-10-29 09:30 - 17:30
A Halloween themed disc golf tournament with some rules contortions. Full costumes are required!
1 round, 22 holes, trick or treat dubz.
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 30. Participation requires teams to be dressed in full costume.
Vehicle entrance fees apply.

CIAC State Open Cross Country Race
2023-11-03 12:00
This CIAC sponsored cross-country meet involves the runners from the CIAC Divisionals Race. This is an opportunity to watch the state’s outstanding runners in a spectator-friendly environment.
Vehicle entrance fees apply: $15 cash per vehicle.
Note: The Wickham Park Disc Golf Course will be closed all day to accommodate this event

Middle School Championship
2023-11-04
This is the largest middle school invitational in New England, with over 1,500 runners. These races give young runners the experience of running with large crowds and large numbers of competitors. It also serves as an introduction to the course for those who continue cross-country participation in high school. The Snack Shack Tent and food trucks are open during the races for refreshments near the finish line.
Vehicle entrance fees apply: $10 cash per vehicle.
Note: The Wickham Park Disc Golf Course will be closed all day to accommodate this event

2024 Opening Day
2024-04-06
Wickham Park is open 7 days a week from the first weekend in April through the last weekend in October. Find specific events under special events. Regular Park hours are from 9:30AM to sunset with the exception of Cabin functions until 11PM. The Park will close for inclement weather providing there are no existing reservations.
VEHICLE ENTRANCE FEES
$7 Monday-Friday/$10 Weekends & Holidays
RESTROOMS
There are three sets of public restrooms in the park, and all are handicapped accessible. One is located near the Aviary and main playground, a second is located in Hickory Grove II across from the Cabin, and the third set is a part of the Wickham Pavilion.
SECURITY
Upon entering Wickham Park, you will be greeted by a member of our Ranger staff at the gatehouse. He or she can provide information and directions for park activities. Rangers patrol the park in marked and unmarked vehicles and, along with other park staff, can be identified by their uniforms. They will be more than happy to assist you.
