CCC Races
2024-10-15
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 17th
Vehicle entrance fees apply: $7 cash per vehicle
The Wickham Park Disc Golf Course will be closed all day to accommodate this event

CTC Races
2024-10-16
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.
Vehicle entrance fees apply: $7 cash per vehicle.
The Wickham Park Disc Golf Course will be closed all day to accommodate this event

CIAC Divisionals
2024-10-26 08:00 - 17:00 UTC
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

Bare Bones Wickender Disc Golf Tournament
2024-10-27
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 27. Participation requires teams to be dressed in full costume.
Vehicle entrance fees apply.

CIAC Open
2024-10-31
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.
The Wickham Park Disc Golf Course will be closed all day to accommodate this event

Middle School Cross Country Races
2024-11-02 08:00
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.
The Wickham Park Disc Golf Course will be closed all day to accommodate this event

Opening Day
2025-04-05
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 and Emerald Room 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 – Cash or check only
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.

Pyschic Medium Rebecca Anne LoCicero
2025-04-27 11:00 - 14:00
Eat a delicious brunch prepared by Request A Chef & receive a Message from Heaven in the Emerald Room!
Reservations are required: $60 per person
Call 860. 528.0856 Mon-Fri 9:00am-4:00pm to reserve your spots!
The last day to make reservations is April 18th.

The BUC Stops Here Disc Golf Tournament
2025-05-03
The disc golf course will be closed to the public to accommodate this annual disc golf tournament.
Click here for more details

Spring Tree Tour (Free with Park Admission)
2025-05-03 10:00
Take a walk through the park with Steve Cronkite, a tree expert, as he shows you the diverse trees that are amongst the beautiful gardens here!
Meeting place: Entrance to Oriental Garden in Lot A at 10:00am.
Free with vehicle entry fee: $10 cash per vehicle

Brunch with Princesses at the Cabin
2025-05-04 10:00
Be our guest, be our guest! Enjoy stories, songs & breakfast with the Princesses at the Cabin.
Catered by Request A Chef. Enjoy scrambled eggs, pancakes, bacon, coffee, tea, and juice.
Reservations required: $25 for royals 11 and under. $30 for royals 12 and up.
Call 860.528.0856 Mon-Fri 9:00am-4:00pm to reserve your spot!
The last day to make reservations is April 25th.

Find Your Force Women's Doubles
2025-05-10
The Third Annual Find Your Force Doubles and Distance Challenge is a one-round of 22 holes, best-disc, bring-your-own-partner, women’s doubles event at Wickham Park on Saturday May 10th, 2025
This tournament is for all ages and levels of women disc golfers!
We encourage those who have never competed in a tournament to make this their first! On tournament day, there will be a meeting just for first timers, where we will run through some rules and etiquette that you may not be familiar with.
Click here for more information.
The disc golf course will be closed to the public to accommodate the tournament.

Wickham Park Bird Tour
2025-05-17 07:30
A walking bird tour with Wickham Park’s own “birdman” Kevin Gifford, who has worked at the park since the 1980’s. Kevin, Garth, and Maggie will walk you through several different environments including the Wetlands, the Bird Sanctuary, the Mature Forest, and more discussing the numerous birds that live in Wickham Park.
Free with $10 vehicle entry fee
Meet in Lot A at 7:30am

Music in the Park - Rock This Town
2025-05-28 18:00
Join us for a variety of music in the park in the Cabin Garden at 6:00pm. Bring a picnic, blanket, and folding chair for summer fun! Rain location will be under the Cabin Tent.
This week’s band is Rock This Town!
Included with vehicle entry fee: $7 cash per vehicle.
Also featuring food from Thomas’ Smokey Pit Stop and drinks from Hopps44

Taste of the Park Dinner Series - Oriental Garden
2025-06-12 18:00
Calling all garden loving foodies! As we enter our 4th year with the Taste of the Park Dinner Series, Wickham Park has once again partnered with David Allen Hospitality. We will start in the Oriental Garden for cocktail hour and proceed to the Emerald Room for a multi course meal themed with our featured garden.
Tickets are $65 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.
For more information email info@wickhampark.org or call 860.528.0856 (Mon-Fri 9:00-4:00)
The last day to make reservations is June 5th.
MENU:
Starter Course:
Korean BBQ Pork Belly- Steamed White Rice, Korean BBQ Glazed Pork Belly, Pickled Cucumber Slaw
Plated Dinner:
Sweet and Sour Chicken Chicken Thighs- Scallion Pancakes, Carrot and Pepper Stir Fry Vegetables
Dessert Course:
Creamy Mango Sago

Fairy House Workshop
2025-07-08 10:00
Help us build our new Fairy House trail in the Wetlands! Decorate fairy houses to place on the trail or bring it home! Wickham Park will provide the Fairy House & decorations.
Reservations are required: $10 per person
Call 860.528.0856 Mon-Fri 9:00am-4:00pm to reserve your spot!
The last day to make reservations is July 1st.

Children's Performance Series - Ed the Magician
2025-07-10 11:00
Join us for Wickham Parks Annual Children’s Performance Series coming summer 2025! This event will be held outdoors under the tent at our beautiful Cabin Venue. Performances start at 11:00am. The gates to the park open at 9:30.
This weeks performer will be Ed the Magician!
Included with vehicle entry fee: $7 cash per vehicle
Kona Ice will be available after the show.

Children's Performance Series - The Jason Pipitone Variety Show
2025-07-17 11:00
Join us for Wickham Parks Annual Children’s Performance Series coming summer 2025! This event will be held outdoors under the tent at our beautiful Cabin Venue. Performances start at 11:00am. The gates to the park open at 9:30.
This weeks performer will be the returning Jason Pipitone of the Jason Pipitone Variety Show
Included with vehicle entry fee: $7 cash per vehicle
Kona Ice will be available after the show.

Taste of the Park Dinner Series - English Garden
2025-07-17 18:00
Calling all garden loving foodies! As we enter our 4th year with the Taste of the Park Dinner Series, Wickham Park has once again partnered with David Allen Hospitality. We will start in the English Garden for cocktail hour and proceed to the Emerald Room for a multi course meal themed with our featured garden.
Tickets are $65 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.
For more information email info@wickhampark.org or call 860.528.0856 (Mon-Fri 9:00-4:00)
The last day to make reservations is July 10th.
MENU:
Starter Course:
English Garden Salad- Potato, Green Onion, Green Beans, Cucumber, Cheese, Mint Leaves
Plated Dinner:
Cottage Pie (Lamb)
Dessert Course:
Traditional English Trifle

Children's Performance Series - Drumming About You with Bob Bloom
2025-07-24 11:00
Join us for Wickham Parks Annual Children’s Performance Series coming summer 2025! This event will be held outdoors under the tent at our beautiful Cabin Venue. Performances start at 11:00am. The gates to the park open at 9:30.
This weeks performer will be the returning Bob Bloom with Drumming About You!
Included with vehicle entry fee: $7 cash per vehicle
Kona Ice will be available after the show.

Children's Performance Series - Princesses in the Park
2025-07-24 13:00
Join us for Wickham Parks Annual Children’s Performance Series coming summer 2025! This event will be held outdoors under the tent at our beautiful Cabin Venue. Performances start at 11:00am. The gates to the park open at 9:30.
This week, the park will be visited by Princesses for sing-alongs, dancing, and story time!
Included with vehicle entry fee: $7 cash per vehicle
Kona Ice will be available after the show.

Summer Business Expo with Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce
2025-07-24 16:00 - 19:00
Local businesses and Wickham Park join together for the first time as a face to face meet and greet. Games, scavenger hunt, music and garden tours. Fun for all ages!
Included with $7 vehicle entry fee.
Located in Lot E with garden tours starting at the Cabin.

Music in the Park - Silver Fox String Band
2025-07-30 18:00
Join us for a variety of music in the park in the Cabin Garden at 6:00pm. Bring a picnic, blanket, and folding chair for summer fun! Rain location will be under the Cabin Tent. This week’s band is Silver Fox String Band!
Included with vehicle entry fee: $7 cash per vehicle.
Also featuring drinks from Thomas’ Smokey Pit Stop and Hopps44

Children's Performance Series - Illusionist David Garrity
2025-07-31 11:00
Join us for Wickham Parks Annual Children’s Performance Series coming summer 2025! This event will be held outdoors under the tent at our beautiful Cabin Venue. Performances start at 11:00am. The gates to the park open at 9:30.
This weeks performer is Illusionist David Garrity
Included with vehicle entry fee: $7 cash per vehicle
Kona Ice will be available after the show.

Greater Hartford Disc Golf Open
2025-08-01 - 2025-08-03
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.
Vehicle entrance fees apply
Fine more information here

Children's Performance Series - Michael Wald Magic Show
2025-08-07 11:00
Join us for Wickham Parks Annual Children’s Performance Series coming summer 2025! This event will be held outdoors under the tent at our beautiful Cabin Venue. Performances start at 11:00am. The gates to the park open at 9:30.
This weeks performer will be Michael Wald with comedy magic!
Included with vehicle entry fee: $7 cash per vehicle
Kona Ice will be available after the show.

Taste of the Park Dinner Series - Italian Shrine
2025-08-07 18:00
Calling all garden loving foodies! As we enter our 4th year with the Taste of the Park Dinner Series, Wickham Park has once again partnered with A Villa Louisa. We will start in the Italian Shrine for cocktail hour and proceed to the Emerald Room for a multi course meal themed with our featured garden.
Tickets are $65 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.
For more information email info@wickhampark.org or call 860.528.0856 (Mon-Fri 9:00-4:00)
The last day to make reservations is July 31st.
MENU:
Garden teaser- Chef’s Choice Amuse-bouche Assorted Bruschetta – Italian Wedding Soup
Course 1 (Appetizer) – Spring Vegetable Risotto
Course 2 (Entrée) – Roasted Chicken Spinach & Artichoke Lasagna
Course 3 (Dessert) Panna Cotta

Music in the Park - Sound Pipers Band
2025-08-13 18:00
Join us for a variety of music in the park in the Cabin Garden at 6:00pm. Bring a picnic, blanket, and folding chair for summer fun! Rain location will be under the Cabin Tent. This week’s band is Sound Pipers!
Included with vehicle entry fee: $7 cash per vehicle.
Also featuring drinks from Thomas’ Smokey Pit Stop and Hopps44

Children's Performance Series - Curious Creatures
2025-08-14 11:00
Join us for Wickham Parks Annual Children’s Performance Series coming summer 2025! This event will be held outdoors under the tent at our beautiful Cabin Venue. Performances start at 11:00am. The gates to the park open at 9:30.
This week we’ll be visit again by Curious Creatures and their many (or no) legged friends!
Included with vehicle entry fee: $7 cash per vehicle
Kona Ice will be available after the show.

Music in the Park - Mass-Conn Fusion
2025-09-03 18:00
Join us for a variety of music in the park in the Cabin Garden at 6:00pm. Bring a picnic, blanket, and folding chair for summer fun! Rain location will be under the Cabin Tent. This weeks band is Mass-Conn Fusion!
Included with vehicle entry fee: $7 cash per vehicle.
Also featuring drinks from Thomas’ Smokey Pit Stop and Hopps44
