Spreading Christmas Cheer with Beer

If you missed Oktoberfest in Munich this fall, you're in luck and no plane ticket is required.

The Winter Beer Garden returns to Stamford’s Mill River Park this Friday, courtesy of Half Full Brewery, in partnership with the Stamford-headquartered furniture company Lovesac and Mill River Park Collaborative and made possible by the support of CTNext.

Part of the Winter Wonderland festivities, it will be open weekends from Friday, Dec. 6 through Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2020.

“This year, we wanted to raise the bar by making the tent and our programming an even bigger and better environment for the entire family and community to enjoy this holiday season," said Conor Horrigan, Founder and Chief Hoptimist at Half Full Brewery. “We are grateful for the opportunity to bring the Stamford community together through unique beers, experiences and places.”

Beer, cider and wine will be served in a 6,000 square foot tent alongside the Steven & Alexandra Cohen Skating Center in Mill River Park. In addition, the Winter Beer Garden tent will include a new kid zone with special visits from Santa, a holiday market and a lounge space.

Beginning this Friday, Winter Wonderland and Winter Beer Garden will be open Fridays from 4 to 10 p.m. ET, Saturdays from 12 p.m. to 10 p.m. ET, and Sundays from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. ET through January 1, 2020. For more information, visit halffullbrewery.com.