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There is always something interesting going on in the three villages of Essex! All of our members are encouraged to add information about their upcoming events here, where visitors can find them either in the calendar view below, or the list view further down the page.
October 2026
08
October
Art in Flight with Smithsonian Curator Carolyn Russo (Virtual Author Talk)
2:00 pm Essex Library Association
Join us for a captivating online conversation with acclaimed author and Smithsonian curator Carolyn Russo as we dive into her fascinating book, The Ascent of Rauschenberg. Explore the towering legacy, unexpected inspirations, and creative heights of one of Ame...
08
October
J.McLaughlin Sip & Shop to raise funds for Safe Futures
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm JMcLaughlin
J.McLaughlin are holding a Sip & Shop event to raise funds for Safe Futures - a non-profit organisation, whose aims are to stop abuse, restore hope and save the lives of those impacted by domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, trafficking, elder abuse and chil...
08
October
Tick Activity Throughout the Year, with Essex Library Association
6:00 pm Essex Library Association
This talk at Essex Library will focus on the life cycles of several medically important tick species in Connecticut, as well as when each life stage is most likely to be encountered based on active tick surveillance data. Knowledge of common tick species and their seaso...
09
October
Little Learners Story Time: Firefighters! (Ages 2-5)
10:00 am - 11:00 am Essex Library Association
Program for kids ages 2-5.
Join Miss Nicole for a fire safety-themed story time filled with fun stories, songs, and tips to help little ones learn how to stay safe in case of a fire!
Join us for themed stories, songs, rhymes, and crafts! We’ll learn early...
Join Miss Nicole for a fire safety-themed story time filled with fun stories, songs, and tips to help little ones learn how to stay safe in case of a fire!
Join us for themed stories, songs, rhymes, and crafts! We’ll learn early...
09
October
Kids Spooky Canvas Painting Event
12:00 pm Brickside Pizza
Kids are off from School, come join Harp & Happenings at Brickside Pizza for a painting event! $20 - All supplies and instructions included, food and drink for an additional purchase.
10
October
Essex Community Touch-A-Truck (All Ages)
10:00 am - 12:00 pm Essex Fire Department
Program for families with kids of all ages.
Essex Library is partnering with Essex Fire Engine Company #1, Essex Police Department, Essex Ambulance, and Essex Public Works to kick off Fire Prevention Month with a community Touch-A-Truck! 🚒&#...
Essex Library is partnering with Essex Fire Engine Company #1, Essex Police Department, Essex Ambulance, and Essex Public Works to kick off Fire Prevention Month with a community Touch-A-Truck! 🚒&#...
10
October
Essex Garden Club Fall Pop-Up Sale
11:00 am - 3:00 pm Town Park
Join us at Town Park for our Fall Pop-Up, featuring one-of-a-kind seasonal creations handmade by Essex Garden Club members. Shop dried-flower arrangements, wreaths, decorated pumpkins, lavender bundles, garden-inspired gifts and plenty of wonderful...
10
October
Modern Minimal: Exploring Analog Collage
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Spectrum Art Gallery/Arts Center Killingworth
This art class welcomes participants of all skill levels who are interested in analog collage. The course introduces the fundamentals of collage, focusing on minimalism and the use of a limited palette. Through guided exercises, the class learns how to sel...
10
October
STEAM Saturdays: Spider Web Slime (Ages 5-12)
2:30 pm - 3:30 pm Essex Library Association
Program for kids ages 5-12.
Kids will explore the chemistry behind non-Newtonian fluids as they make stretchy slime perfect for creepy crawly spiders! Please wear clothes you don’t mind getting messy, as slime may get on clothing!
Essex Library programs a...
Kids will explore the chemistry behind non-Newtonian fluids as they make stretchy slime perfect for creepy crawly spiders! Please wear clothes you don’t mind getting messy, as slime may get on clothing!
Essex Library programs a...
11
October
The Witness Stones Project - Thomas Sobuck
11:45 am - 1:00 pm St. John’s Episcopal Church
The Witness Stones Project, a program of Historic New England, seeks to recognize and remember enslaved people who helped build our communities. St. John's Episcopal Church in Essex has placed two Witness Stones in honor of people enslaved by members of our congregation...
11
October
Art Journaling Workshop
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Spectrum Art Gallery/Arts Center Killingworth
This is a workshop that will guide you to create your private journal and explore a variety of creative expressions. Everything goes in this workshop–use different mediums and text to create intentions, dreams, fantasy landscapes, travel, and more.
14
October
Baby Keepsake (Birth - Age 2)
10:00 am - 11:00 am Essex Library Association
Program designed for caregivers and their child, age birth – 2.
In Baby Keepsake, our sensory art explorations expose baby to a variety of textures, while creating something to remember your little one in their youngest years.
This month: Let’s celebrat...
In Baby Keepsake, our sensory art explorations expose baby to a variety of textures, while creating something to remember your little one in their youngest years.
This month: Let’s celebrat...
Art in Flight with Smithsonian Curator Carolyn Russo (Virtual Author Talk)
2:00 pm Essex Library Association
Join us for a captivating online conversation with acclaimed author and Smithsonian curator Carolyn Russo as we dive into her fascinating book, The Ascent of Rauschenberg. Explore the towering legacy, unexpected inspirations, and creative heights of one of Ame...
J.McLaughlin Sip & Shop to raise funds for Safe Futures
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm JMcLaughlin
J.McLaughlin are holding a Sip & Shop event to raise funds for Safe Futures - a non-profit organisation, whose aims are to stop abuse, restore hope and save the lives of those impacted by domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, trafficking, elder abuse and chil...
Tick Activity Throughout the Year, with Essex Library Association
6:00 pm Essex Library Association
This talk at Essex Library will focus on the life cycles of several medically important tick species in Connecticut, as well as when each life stage is most likely to be encountered based on active tick surveillance data. Knowledge of common tick species and their seaso...
Little Learners Story Time: Firefighters! (Ages 2-5)
10:00 am - 11:00 am Essex Library Association
Program for kids ages 2-5.
Join Miss Nicole for a fire safety-themed story time filled with fun stories, songs, and tips to help little ones learn how to stay safe in case of a fire!
Join us for themed stories, songs, rhymes, and crafts! We’ll learn early...
Join Miss Nicole for a fire safety-themed story time filled with fun stories, songs, and tips to help little ones learn how to stay safe in case of a fire!
Join us for themed stories, songs, rhymes, and crafts! We’ll learn early...
Kids Spooky Canvas Painting Event
12:00 pm Brickside Pizza
Kids are off from School, come join Harp & Happenings at Brickside Pizza for a painting event! $20 - All supplies and instructions included, food and drink for an additional purchase.
Essex Community Touch-A-Truck (All Ages)
10:00 am - 12:00 pm Essex Fire Department
Program for families with kids of all ages.
Essex Library is partnering with Essex Fire Engine Company #1, Essex Police Department, Essex Ambulance, and Essex Public Works to kick off Fire Prevention Month with a community Touch-A-Truck! 🚒&#...
Essex Library is partnering with Essex Fire Engine Company #1, Essex Police Department, Essex Ambulance, and Essex Public Works to kick off Fire Prevention Month with a community Touch-A-Truck! 🚒&#...
Essex Garden Club Fall Pop-Up Sale
11:00 am - 3:00 pm Town Park
Join us at Town Park for our Fall Pop-Up, featuring one-of-a-kind seasonal creations handmade by Essex Garden Club members. Shop dried-flower arrangements, wreaths, decorated pumpkins, lavender bundles, garden-inspired gifts and plenty of wonderful...
Modern Minimal: Exploring Analog Collage
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Spectrum Art Gallery/Arts Center Killingworth
This art class welcomes participants of all skill levels who are interested in analog collage. The course introduces the fundamentals of collage, focusing on minimalism and the use of a limited palette. Through guided exercises, the class learns how to sel...
STEAM Saturdays: Spider Web Slime (Ages 5-12)
2:30 pm - 3:30 pm Essex Library Association
Program for kids ages 5-12.
Kids will explore the chemistry behind non-Newtonian fluids as they make stretchy slime perfect for creepy crawly spiders! Please wear clothes you don’t mind getting messy, as slime may get on clothing!
Essex Library programs a...
Kids will explore the chemistry behind non-Newtonian fluids as they make stretchy slime perfect for creepy crawly spiders! Please wear clothes you don’t mind getting messy, as slime may get on clothing!
Essex Library programs a...
The Witness Stones Project – Thomas Sobuck
11:45 am - 1:00 pm St. John’s Episcopal Church
The Witness Stones Project, a program of Historic New England, seeks to recognize and remember enslaved people who helped build our communities. St. John's Episcopal Church in Essex has placed two Witness Stones in honor of people enslaved by members of our congregation...
Art Journaling Workshop
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Spectrum Art Gallery/Arts Center Killingworth
This is a workshop that will guide you to create your private journal and explore a variety of creative expressions. Everything goes in this workshop–use different mediums and text to create intentions, dreams, fantasy landscapes, travel, and more.
Baby Keepsake (Birth – Age 2)
10:00 am - 11:00 am Essex Library Association
Program designed for caregivers and their child, age birth – 2.
In Baby Keepsake, our sensory art explorations expose baby to a variety of textures, while creating something to remember your little one in their youngest years.
This month: Let’s celebrat...
In Baby Keepsake, our sensory art explorations expose baby to a variety of textures, while creating something to remember your little one in their youngest years.
This month: Let’s celebrat...