Wickham Park

Santa's Workshop
2023-12-12 - 2023-12-23
Mondays through Fridays 3pm-6pm.
Saturdays & Sundays 1pm-5pm.
Enjoy an enchanted visit with Santa Claus, Mrs. Claus and the elves in the beautiful log cabin nestled at the highest point in the park!
This is a traditional, family friendly event. There are no sponsorships or commercialization of the event and it is free for everyone!
Stop at the elf desk to see if you’re on the naughty or nice list then head over to tell Santa how good you’ve been and what you want for Christmas. Don’t forget to visit Mrs. Claus to have some hot cocoa and a cookie!
Bring a non-perishable food item for the local food pantries. All donated in the name of the friends of Wickham Park.

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.

Find Your Force Women's Best Disc Doubles
2024-04-14
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.
Early Reservations for Juniors starts February 1st at 8pm. Registration for all other divisions begins February 13th at 8pm.
For more information, visit https://www.discgolfscene.com/tournaments/Find_Your_Force_Womens_Best_Disc_Doubles_2024

Spring Tree Tour (Free with Park Admission)
2024-05-04 10:00 UTC
Our Annual Tree Tour will be held on Saturday May 4th 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 Caucasian Wingnut. 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

Rebecca Anne LoCicero - Psychic Medium Messages From Heaven
2024-05-04 17:00 - 20:00
Join us on Saturday, May 4th, 2024 at Wickham Park’s first event of the year! Meet the incredible & gifted Rebecca Anne LoCicero, who will bring you a “Message from Heaven!”
Chef Thom of Request a Chef creates a delicious buffet dinner & Elicit Brewing Company will have a cash bar in the Cabin Tent.
Tickets for both dinner and a message from Heaven for only $60pp.
Please call us at 860.528.0856 to reserve your seating. Limited spots.

Tea Talk Tuesday: Reiki/Sound Therapy
2024-05-14 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 and will feature guest speakers, tea, coffee, and light snacks. This Tuesday, we’ll hear about Reiki and Sound Therapy from Noelle Grieco.
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: Oriental Garden
2024-05-16 18:00
Calling all garden loving foodies! Come relax in a garden for an enchanted, memorable evening. 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 $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.
For more information email info@wickhampark.org or call 860.528.0856 (Mon-Fri 9:00-4:00)
Menu:

Chef’s Choice Amuse- Bouche
Noodle Salad; Rice Noodles, Arugula & Micro Green Salad served with Pistachio Brittle Green Onion Vinaigrette
Duet Plate of Teriyaki Chicken & Sweet Chili Shrimp Pinwheel with Griddled Corn Cake & Bok Choy
Green Tea Cheesecake

Civil War Reenactment Drills
2024-05-18 09:30
The New England Brigade and Liberty Greys will host their annual Drill Day & Living History on Saturday, May 18th 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

Tea Talk Tuesday: Making a Living Wreath
2024-06-11 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 learn how to make living wreathes with Pat of Woodland Gardens in Manchester. Materials will be an added cost depending on many succulents you that will use while making your own personal wreath.
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
2024-06-12 18:00, 2024-08-14 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.
Included with vehicle entry fee: $7 cash per vehicle.
Also featuring drinks from Elicit Brewery and food from Gramma Lil’s Food Truck

Children's Performance Series: Princesses in the Park
2024-06-20 11:00
Join us for Wickham Parks Second Annual Children’s Performance Series coming summer 2024! 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 and Gramma Lil’s Food Truck will be available after the show.

Taste of the Park Dinner Series: Cabin Garden
2024-06-20 18:00
Calling all garden loving foodies! Come relax in a garden for an enchanted, memorable evening. We will start in the Cabin Garden for cocktail hour and proceed to the Cabin Tent for a buffet 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)
Buffet Menu:

Seared NY Strip OR a Steamed Lobster
Butter Caesar Salad
Cole Slaw
NE Style Boiled Sweet Corn with Herb Marinated Roasted Potatoes
Steam Mussels’ in a Baja Broth (garlic, tomatoes, white wine, butter & parsley)
Corn Bread & Fresh Rolls
Mixed Berry Pound Cake

Music in the Park: The Dilemma
2024-06-25 18:00

Tea Talk Tuesday: Succulent Dishes
2024-07-09 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 and will feature guest speakers, tea, coffee, and light snacks.
This Tuesday, we’ll hear about succulent dishes from Wickham Park’s Horticulturalist, Sue 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: Good Trouble
2024-07-10 18:00

Children's Performance Series: Comedy Magic with Michael Wald
2024-07-11 11:00
Join us for Wickham Parks Second Annual Children’s Performance Series coming summer 2024! 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’s performance is comedy magic with Michael Wald!
Included with vehicle entry fee: $7 cash per vehicle
Kona Ice and Gramma Lil’s Food Truck will be available after the show.

Children's Performance Series: Drumming About You with Bob Bloom
2024-07-18 11:00
Join us for Wickham Parks Second Annual Children’s Performance Series coming summer 2024! 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.
Bob Bloom returns this week with “Drumming About You”! Each participant (adults included!) will receive various instruments to play throughout the performance.
Included with vehicle entry fee: $7 cash per vehicle
Kona Ice and Gramma Lil’s Food Truck will be available after the show.

Taste of the Park Dinner Series: Lotus Garden
2024-07-18 18:00
Calling all garden loving foodies! Come relax in a garden for an enchanted, memorable evening. We will start in the Lotus 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.
For more information email info@wickhampark.org or call 860.528.0856 (Mon-Fri 9:00-4:00)
Menu:

Chef’s Choice Amuse-Bouche
Seared Sesame Tuna on a Wonton Crisp
Yakitori BBQ Japanese BBQ Skewer Chicken or Beef or a Combination
Mochi Ice Cream with a dollop of whipped topping

Music in the Park: Home by Ten
2024-07-24 18:00

Children's Performance Series: Magic Show with Showtime Steve
2024-07-25 11:00
Join us for Wickham Parks Second Annual Children’s Performance Series coming summer 2024! 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’s performance is a magic show with Showtime Steve Corning
Included with vehicle entry fee: $7 cash per vehicle
Kona Ice and Gramma Lil’s Food Truck will be available after the show.

Children's Performance Series: Curious Creatures
2024-08-08 11:00
Join us for Wickham Parks Second Annual Children’s Performance Series coming summer 2024! 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 visited by some animal friends hosted by Curious Creatures, New England’s original interactive and educational live animal program
Included with vehicle entry fee: $7 cash per vehicle
Kona Ice and Gramma Lil’s Food Truck will be available after the show.

Taste of the Park Dinner Series: Italian Shrine
2024-08-08 18:00
Calling all garden loving foodies! Come relax in a garden for an enchanted, memorable evening. 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 $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.
For more information email info@wickhampark.org or call 860.528.0856 (Mon-Fri 9:00-4:00)
Menu:

Chef’s Choice Amuse-Bouche
Risotto topped with Pesto grilled shrimp with a basket of freshly baked bread
Herb Crusted Chicken breast with a roasted garlic & tomato relish
Tartufo

Trinity College Bantam Invitational
2024-09-07
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

British Car Show
2024-09-08
For 44 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.
Included with vehicle entry fee: $10 cash per vehicle

Rebecca Anne LoCicero -- Messages from Heaven
2024-09-08 14:00 - 16:00
Back by popular demand, Medium Psychic Rebecca LoCicero returns again to Wickham Park!Receive your Message from Heaven on Sunday, September 8, 2024 at 2:00pm-in the Emerald Room of the Irish Garden.
To make your reservation, please call 860.528.0856!$35 pp includes light refreshments & your Message from Heaven.

Greater Hartford Disc Golf Open
2024-09-13 - 2024-09-15
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

Taste of the Park Dinner Series: Irish Garden
2024-09-19 18:00
Calling all garden loving foodies! Come relax in a garden for an enchanted, memorable evening. We will start in the Irish 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 of 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)
Menu:
Crispy Potato Cake with Pulled Ham Hocks, Caramelized Red Onions & a Dubliner Cheese Sauce
Shepard’s Pie
Guinness Chocolate Mousse with Crème De Menthe

Wickham Invitational
2024-09-28 08:00
Wickham Park is hosting and sponsoring this annual 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

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
