The 2019 Connecticut Spring Boat Show will be held Friday, May 3 – Sunday, May 5 at Essex Island Marina, a Safe Harbor Marina, 11 Ferry Street, Essex, CT. The annual show is a production of WindCheck Magazine and is sponsored by Essex Island Marina, Yacht Brokers Association of America, Essex Boat Works, Essex Steam Train and Riverboat and YachtWorld. Read more...

Essex Paint and Sip offers 2- 2.5 hour painting parties with light food, beer and wine. Patrons are led by local artists step -by- step as they create their own masterpiece on canvas. No experience required just bring your friends and your sense of humor. Essex Paint and Sip’s historic, restored bank is the perfect setting for your next fundraiser, birthday party Read more...

A private club for enthusiasts of classic, exotic and special interest automobiles.  Read more...

Con Brio is a classical, auditioned chorus known for the variety of its repertoire, sparkling programming and excellent musicality. Read more...

Connecticut Audubon Society EcoTravel aids in the Society’s education and conservation mission by connecting people with the environment and by experiencing nature first hand through memorable nature trips and experiences. Our small group travel allows for close interaction in a relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere where travelers learn not only about avian ecology but also the history, culture and habitats of every destination we reach. Read more...

Take the family on a two and a half hour narrated journey through the scenic Connecticut River Valley—named one of the “last great places on Earth” by the Nature Conservancy—aboard the only steam train and riverboat connection in the U.S.! Board the train at Essex station and ride to Deep River Landing, where the Mississippi-style riverboat Becky Thatcher is waiting to transport Read more...

Discover the exciting history and spectacular environment of New England’s Great River at the Connecticut River Museum. Bring your family and explore the exhibits! Climb aboard a replica of the Turtle submarine and find out what it was like to be a submarine pilot during the American Revolution. Walk all 410 miles of the River as you travel our vertical Read more...

Essex Historical Society meets its mission of “Engaging and Inspiring the Community,” by sharing the histories of all three of the town’s villages: Essex, Ivoryton and Centerbrook. A private, non-profit organization, EHS manages two historic properties and offers a year-round calendar of programming events, all open to the public for little or no cost. The historic 1732 Pratt House, 19 Read more...