Members Only: June SM&NC Open Evening

SM&NC Members, join us for a chance to hang out here after hours this June! Nature’s Playground, Heckscher Farm and Heckscher WILD! will be open for you to visit, so pack a picnic dinner and dine on the meadow. See what the animals do after hours and take a special 10th anniversary Heckscher WILD!-themed trivia scavenger hunt challenge on the Farm! All event proceeds support the care of our Heckscher WILD! animals. Families only need one ticket, which includes all…

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June 17, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

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39 Scofieldtown Rd
Stamford, CT United States

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SM&NC Members, join us for a chance to hang out here after hours this June! Nature’s Playground, Heckscher Farm and Heckscher WILD! will be open for you to visit, so pack a picnic dinner and dine on the meadow. See what the animals do after hours and take a special 10th anniversary Heckscher WILD!-themed trivia scavenger hunt challenge on the Farm! All event proceeds support the care of our Heckscher WILD! animals.
Families only need one ticket, which includes all adults and children on your Membership.
Limited to 100 families. Preregistration required.
All Ages
Tuesday, June 17
6 – 7:30 pm
Members: $10/family

REGISTER: ONLY 1 TICKET PER FAMILY NEEDED

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