Wickham Invitational
2022-10-08 08:00 UTC
For the 40th 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 per car cash or check only.
Note: The Wickham Park Disc Golf Course will be closed all day to accommodate this event

Connecticut Technical Conference (CTC) Cross Country Championship
2022-10-17 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.
The Snack Shack Tent and food trucks are open during the races for refreshments near the finish line.

Vehicle entrance fees apply: $7/car cash or check only.
Note: The Wickham Park Disc Golf Course will be closed all day to accommodate this event

Central Connecticut Conference (CCC) Cross Country Championship
2022-10-18 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. The Snack Shack Tent and food truck are open during the races for refreshments near the finish line.
Vehicle entrance fees apply: $7/car cash or check only.

Note: The Wickham Park Disc Golf Course will be closed all day to accommodate this event

CIAC Divisionals Cross Country Race
2022-10-29 08:00
A high school race sponsored through the CIAC, consisting of CT high school runners. The Snack Shack Tent and food truck are open during the races for refreshments near the finish line.
Vehicle entrance fees apply: $15 per car cash or check only.

Note: The Wickham Park Disc Golf Course will be closed all day to accommodate this event

Official Close of Season
2022-10-30
See you at Santa’s Workshop!

The Wickender - Bare Bones Disc Golf Tournament
2022-10-30 09:30 - 17:00
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 30. Participation requires teams to be dressed in full costume.
$40.00 Pro
$20.00 Mixed
$20.00 Advanced
EVENT INFO
Vehicle entrance fees apply.

CIAC State Open Cross Country Race
2022-11-04 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. The Snack Shack Tent and food trucks are open during the races for refreshments near the finish line.
Girls State Open – 2:00 p.m.
Boys State Open – 2:45 p.m.
Vehicle entrance fees apply: $15/car cash or check only.

Note: The Wickham Park Disc Golf Course will be closed all day to accommodate this event

Middle School Championship
2022-11-05
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 per car cash or check only.

Note: The Wickham Park Disc Golf Course will be closed all day to accommodate this event

Opening Day April 1st!
2023-04-01 09:30 - 19:30
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.

Civil War Drill Day
2023-04-29 09:30 - 15:30
The New England Brigade and Liberty Greys will host their annual Drill Day & Living History on Saturday, April 29th from 9:30am-3:30pm at Wickham Park.
Meet the soldiers and civilians of the New England Brigade as they prepare for their upcoming reenacting season. Military units will drill by individual companies and will then en masse as the brigade. Civilians will offer camp demonstrations. Speak to the reenactors and living historians as they emulate the past!
Free with vehicle entry fee: $10 cash per vehicle

Memorial Disc Golf Tournament--The BUC Stops Here
2023-05-06 09:30 - 17:00
This tournament is run in loving memory of Brian “BUC” Kozicki.
Format: Singles, Two rounds of 21 holes
BE A SUPER HERO!!
Tee Sponsorships are available for $20 each – pick your comic character or we can pick one for you.
All proceeds from sponsorships – after expenses – go to maintain Hole 16.
Optional $2 Ace pot – Need to pay before the start of the round.
Vehicle entrance fees apply
For more information visit: https://www.discgolfscene.com/tournaments/2023_The_BUC_Stops_Here_2023

Spring Tree Tour (Free with Park admission)
2023-05-06 10:00
Our Annual Tree Tour will be held on Saturday May 6th at 10am. Come experience springtime in the Park with the colorful crabapples, azaleas, dogwoods, and tulips, while learning about some of the Park’s remarkable collection of native and exotic trees, from our century-old White oak, to a newly planted coral-bark Japanese maple. This volunteer-led tour is free with Park admission, lasts approx 1 hour, and starts at Lot A (near the Oriental Garden).
Meeting place: Entrance to Oriental Garden in Lot A.
Free with vehicle entry fee: $10 cash per vehicle

Tea Talk Tuesday
2023-05-09 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 “A Brief History of Manchester and Wickham Park” from Susan Barlow!
Registration Required: $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)

Find Your Force: First Annual Women's Doubles
2023-05-13 09:30 - 16:30
One round of 22 holes; Best-Disc Doubles—bring your own partner. Player Pack includes your choice of FYF disc among various molds/colors and one mini! Proceeds from find your Force will be divided between Breast Cancer Alliance, Throw Pink, Audubon, and Wickham Park disc Golf Fund.
Registration opens February 13th at 8pm
For more information, visit https://www.discgolfscene.com/tournaments/Find_Your_Force_2023

Taste of the Park Dinner Series: Oriental Garden
2023-05-18 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.
Ticket go on sale soon and are sold 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)

Music in the Park: Mass-Conn Fusion Jazz Trio
2023-06-07 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.

Tea Talk Tuesday
2023-06-13 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 “Discovering the Ancient Traditions of Wellness–Tai chi and Yoga” from Susan Barlow!
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)

Taste of the Park Dinner Series: Italian Shrine
2023-06-15 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)
Italian Inspired Menu:
Chef’s Choice Amuse-bouche – 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: Benchmark Duo
2023-06-21 18:00

Joe Proud Memorial DG Tournament
2023-06-24 09:30
In its second year, this event lives on as a way to help remember our good friend Joseph Proud. If you have been around the Connecticut disc golf scene for a while, you most certainly played one of his events, enjoyed his company or felt his influence. This will be a PDGA Sanctioned B-Tier Event. As it is a Masters Championship, it is only open to players that qualify for the PDGA age protected divisions (age 40 or higher).
Online registration opens April 24th via Disc Golf Scene: https://www.discgolfscene.com/tournaments/Joseph_Proud_Memorial_Connecticut_Masters_Championship_2023

Tai Chi
2023-07-01 10:00 - 11:00, 2023-07-08 10:00 - 11:00, 2023-07-15 10:00 - 11:00, 2023-07-22 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.

Children's Performance Series: Princesses of the Park
2023-07-06 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 performers are Princesses of the Park Belle and Ariel!
Free with vehicle entry fee: $7 cash per vehicle

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

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
