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Friday March 13, 2026
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM    Leprechaun Hunt - Leprechaun Hunt 2026
Cheshire Public Schools have a half day on Friday, March 13 and rumor has it the leprechauns will be in town getting ready for St. Patrick's Day! Go to Bartlem Park, Cheshire Park, & Mixville Park to find felt leprechauns hidden in the parks. Take a picture of your child with the leprechaun then show your picture at the Parks & Rec. office to claim your "pot o' gold". Prize can be claimed while supplies last from 9 a.m. – 3:30p.m. on Friday, March 13 or Monday, March 16.If you're lucky, you may catch a live leprechaun visiting in the parks between 2-3 p.m. on Friday, March 13 - if you find the live leprechaun, you'll be able to claim your prize there! Only one prize per person, but we encourage you to find all 17 leprechauns that will be hiding in the parks!*No registration required.*
Mixville Rec. Area (1300 Notch Rd, Cheshire)
 
Saturday March 14, 2026
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM    Leprechaun Hunt - Leprechaun Hunt 2026
Cheshire Public Schools have a half day on Friday, March 13 and rumor has it the leprechauns will be in town getting ready for St. Patrick's Day! Go to Bartlem Park, Cheshire Park, & Mixville Park to find felt leprechauns hidden in the parks. Take a picture of your child with the leprechaun then show your picture at the Parks & Rec. office to claim your "pot o' gold". Prize can be claimed while supplies last from 9 a.m. – 3:30p.m. on Friday, March 13 or Monday, March 16.If you're lucky, you may catch a live leprechaun visiting in the parks between 2-3 p.m. on Friday, March 13 - if you find the live leprechaun, you'll be able to claim your prize there! Only one prize per person, but we encourage you to find all 17 leprechauns that will be hiding in the parks!*No registration required.*
Mixville Rec. Area (1300 Notch Rd, Cheshire)
 
Sunday March 15, 2026
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM    Leprechaun Hunt - Leprechaun Hunt 2026
Cheshire Public Schools have a half day on Friday, March 13 and rumor has it the leprechauns will be in town getting ready for St. Patrick's Day! Go to Bartlem Park, Cheshire Park, & Mixville Park to find felt leprechauns hidden in the parks. Take a picture of your child with the leprechaun then show your picture at the Parks & Rec. office to claim your "pot o' gold". Prize can be claimed while supplies last from 9 a.m. – 3:30p.m. on Friday, March 13 or Monday, March 16.If you're lucky, you may catch a live leprechaun visiting in the parks between 2-3 p.m. on Friday, March 13 - if you find the live leprechaun, you'll be able to claim your prize there! Only one prize per person, but we encourage you to find all 17 leprechauns that will be hiding in the parks!*No registration required.*
Mixville Rec. Area (1300 Notch Rd, Cheshire)
 
Monday March 16, 2026
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM    Leprechaun Hunt - Leprechaun Hunt 2026
Cheshire Public Schools have a half day on Friday, March 13 and rumor has it the leprechauns will be in town getting ready for St. Patrick's Day! Go to Bartlem Park, Cheshire Park, & Mixville Park to find felt leprechauns hidden in the parks. Take a picture of your child with the leprechaun then show your picture at the Parks & Rec. office to claim your "pot o' gold". Prize can be claimed while supplies last from 9 a.m. – 3:30p.m. on Friday, March 13 or Monday, March 16.If you're lucky, you may catch a live leprechaun visiting in the parks between 2-3 p.m. on Friday, March 13 - if you find the live leprechaun, you'll be able to claim your prize there! Only one prize per person, but we encourage you to find all 17 leprechauns that will be hiding in the parks!*No registration required.*
Mixville Rec. Area (1300 Notch Rd, Cheshire)
 
Tuesday March 17, 2026
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM    Leprechaun Hunt - Leprechaun Hunt 2026
Cheshire Public Schools have a half day on Friday, March 13 and rumor has it the leprechauns will be in town getting ready for St. Patrick's Day! Go to Bartlem Park, Cheshire Park, & Mixville Park to find felt leprechauns hidden in the parks. Take a picture of your child with the leprechaun then show your picture at the Parks & Rec. office to claim your "pot o' gold". Prize can be claimed while supplies last from 9 a.m. – 3:30p.m. on Friday, March 13 or Monday, March 16.If you're lucky, you may catch a live leprechaun visiting in the parks between 2-3 p.m. on Friday, March 13 - if you find the live leprechaun, you'll be able to claim your prize there! Only one prize per person, but we encourage you to find all 17 leprechauns that will be hiding in the parks!*No registration required.*
Mixville Rec. Area (1300 Notch Rd, Cheshire)
 
Wednesday March 18, 2026
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM    Leprechaun Hunt - Leprechaun Hunt 2026
Cheshire Public Schools have a half day on Friday, March 13 and rumor has it the leprechauns will be in town getting ready for St. Patrick's Day! Go to Bartlem Park, Cheshire Park, & Mixville Park to find felt leprechauns hidden in the parks. Take a picture of your child with the leprechaun then show your picture at the Parks & Rec. office to claim your "pot o' gold". Prize can be claimed while supplies last from 9 a.m. – 3:30p.m. on Friday, March 13 or Monday, March 16.If you're lucky, you may catch a live leprechaun visiting in the parks between 2-3 p.m. on Friday, March 13 - if you find the live leprechaun, you'll be able to claim your prize there! Only one prize per person, but we encourage you to find all 17 leprechauns that will be hiding in the parks!*No registration required.*
Mixville Rec. Area (1300 Notch Rd, Cheshire)
 
Thursday March 19, 2026
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM    Leprechaun Hunt - Leprechaun Hunt 2026
Cheshire Public Schools have a half day on Friday, March 13 and rumor has it the leprechauns will be in town getting ready for St. Patrick's Day! Go to Bartlem Park, Cheshire Park, & Mixville Park to find felt leprechauns hidden in the parks. Take a picture of your child with the leprechaun then show your picture at the Parks & Rec. office to claim your "pot o' gold". Prize can be claimed while supplies last from 9 a.m. – 3:30p.m. on Friday, March 13 or Monday, March 16.If you're lucky, you may catch a live leprechaun visiting in the parks between 2-3 p.m. on Friday, March 13 - if you find the live leprechaun, you'll be able to claim your prize there! Only one prize per person, but we encourage you to find all 17 leprechauns that will be hiding in the parks!*No registration required.*
Mixville Rec. Area (1300 Notch Rd, Cheshire)
 
Friday March 20, 2026
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM    Leprechaun Hunt - Leprechaun Hunt 2026
Cheshire Public Schools have a half day on Friday, March 13 and rumor has it the leprechauns will be in town getting ready for St. Patrick's Day! Go to Bartlem Park, Cheshire Park, & Mixville Park to find felt leprechauns hidden in the parks. Take a picture of your child with the leprechaun then show your picture at the Parks & Rec. office to claim your "pot o' gold". Prize can be claimed while supplies last from 9 a.m. – 3:30p.m. on Friday, March 13 or Monday, March 16.If you're lucky, you may catch a live leprechaun visiting in the parks between 2-3 p.m. on Friday, March 13 - if you find the live leprechaun, you'll be able to claim your prize there! Only one prize per person, but we encourage you to find all 17 leprechauns that will be hiding in the parks!*No registration required.*
Mixville Rec. Area (1300 Notch Rd, Cheshire)
 
Tuesday March 31, 2026
4:00 PM - 8:00 PM    Reserved Mixville Rec. Area (1300 Notch Rd, Cheshire) - Small Pavilion
 
Tuesday April 7, 2026
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM    Fishing Derby - Fishing Derby 2026
Join us for the annual Steve Horvath Memorial Fishing Derby! This free fishing tournament is open to ages 16 and under. Check in and on-site registration will take place on site under the small pavilion from 5:15 to 5:30 p.m., pre-registration is encouraged so you can save time and only have to check in! No fishing will be allowed until 5:30 p.m. Fishing will take place from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. in the upper pond. The derby will conclude at 6:30 p.m. with an award ceremony. Prizes will be awarded for the largest fish in 3 age categories: 6 & under, 7-11 and 12-16. Come join the fun! Everyone must supply their own fishing rods, buckets, bait, etc.
Mixville Rec. Area (1300 Notch Rd, Cheshire) - Mixville Pond
 
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM    Fishing Derby - Fishing Derby 2026
Join us for the annual Steve Horvath Memorial Fishing Derby! This free fishing tournament is open to ages 16 and under. Check in and on-site registration will take place on site under the small pavilion from 5:15 to 5:30 p.m., pre-registration is encouraged so you can save time and only have to check in! No fishing will be allowed until 5:30 p.m. Fishing will take place from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. in the upper pond. The derby will conclude at 6:30 p.m. with an award ceremony. Prizes will be awarded for the largest fish in 3 age categories: 6 & under, 7-11 and 12-16. Come join the fun! Everyone must supply their own fishing rods, buckets, bait, etc.
Mixville Rec. Area (1300 Notch Rd, Cheshire) - Small Pavilion
 
Wednesday April 8, 2026
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM    Mixville Muck Run - Mixville Muck Run 2026
New for 2025: All those who register by Sunday, March 30 will receive a t-shirt at check in. Registrations received on or after March 31 will receive a green or black head band at check in while supplies last!A course will be laid out around Mixville Pond with obstacles along the way. Each team (3 or more individuals) is encouraged to cross the finish line together. Individuals are also welcome to participate. Team costumes are welcome! Participants should expect to get wet & mucky depending on course conditions. Old clothes, sneakers and towel are strongly advised; you may even want a change of clothes for the car ride home! Be sure to tell your friends to join the fun and register early! Check in begins at 10:30 a.m. at the Mixville Large Pavilion. Staggered starts will begin around 11:00 a.m. with older teams starting first. Pre-registration is encouraged and will save you money: Early Bird rate is $5/person. Registration the day of the event is discouraged, but available at Mixville beginning at 10:30 a.m. and will cost $10/person; payment can be check made out to Cheshire Parks & Recreation, cash (exact change) or credit card.
Mixville Rec. Area (1300 Notch Rd, Cheshire)