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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.
July 2026
13
July
French Fries Tasting!
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Ivoryton Library Association
Kids can join the Ivoryton Library in celebrating National French Fry Day by tasting fries from local businesses and ranking their favorites!
13
July
The SummerSings Series
7:00 pm - 9:30 pm First Church of Christ
Since 1991 the annual program of SummerSings, co-sponsored by Con Brio and Cappella Cantorum, has provided an opportunity to enjoy choral works without the pressure of preparing for performance. It offers the ex...
14
July
Plant the Seed Learning Series: Intro to String Bracelet Making (Ages 8-12)
3:30 pm - 5:00 pm Essex Library Association
Program for kids ages 8-12.
The Summer Reading theme this year is “Plant a Seed, Read!” Each week, join us for a hands-on workshop where we’ll explore a different hobby, skill, or craft.
This session is an introduction to embroidery string bracelet ma...
The Summer Reading theme this year is “Plant a Seed, Read!” Each week, join us for a hands-on workshop where we’ll explore a different hobby, skill, or craft.
This session is an introduction to embroidery string bracelet ma...
15
July
250th Basket Twining Class, presented by Essex Library Association
5:30 pm Essex Library Association
Join us at Essex Library for a basket twining class, led by Brenda Vynalek, a local artist and teacher. Register HERE or call the library at 860-767-1560.
Twining is on...
Twining is on...
15
July
Essex Park & Recreation 2026 Summer Concert Series: Southern Voice
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Ivoryton Green
Essex Park & Recreation is pleased to announce the return of the Essex Summer Concert Series, a beloved community tradition featuring free, live outdoor music on Wednesday evenings throughout th...
17
July
Xen's Critters @ Ivoryton Library
10:00 am - 11:00 am Ivoryton Library Association
Join the Ivoryton Library and Xen’s Critters to meet lots of new friends!
17
July
Food Group: The Good Egg (Ages 4+)
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm Essex Library Association
Program designed around The Food Group book series by Jory John, written for an audience age 4-8. Kids ages 4-12 are welcome to join!
Today we will be reading The Good Egg! Meet the good egg. He’s a verrrrrry good egg indeed. But trying to ...
Today we will be reading The Good Egg! Meet the good egg. He’s a verrrrrry good egg indeed. But trying to ...
17
July
EAA Summer Juried Show Opening Reception
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm The Essex Art Association
You’re invited! Please join us Friday July 17 at 6 PM for the Opening Reception of the EAA Summer Juried Show, juried by Paul Baylock. Running concurrently in the Gantner Gallery will be ...
20
July
Fashion Week At Spectrum Ages 10-14
9:00 am - 5:30 pm Spectrum Art Gallery
The days are spent working with professional designers and seamstresses on two projects. The first is sketching, designing and sewing a re-fashion of a pair of jeans into a unique skirt. The second project is learning to read, pin and cut a commercial pattern of your ch...
21
July
Plant the Seed Learning Series: Coding with LEGO® WeDo! (Ages 5-12)
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm Essex Library Association
Program for kids ages 5-12.
Join Miss Nicole to build, engineer, and code with LEGO® WeDo! Create exciting projects like a light-up snail, a spinning fan, and Milo the moving Mars rover while exploring the basics of engineering, robotics, and coding. With end...
Join Miss Nicole to build, engineer, and code with LEGO® WeDo! Create exciting projects like a light-up snail, a spinning fan, and Milo the moving Mars rover while exploring the basics of engineering, robotics, and coding. With end...
22
July
Connecticut and the Revolution with Mike Allen, presented by Essex Library Association
5:30 pm Essex Library Association
Register HERE or call the library at 860-767-1560.
Noted storyteller and journalist Mike Allen, former host of the popular podcast Amazing Tales About History, ...
Noted storyteller and journalist Mike Allen, former host of the popular podcast Amazing Tales About History, ...
22
July
Essex Park & Recreation 2026 Summer Concert Series: Bloomer
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Essex Village Main Street Park
Essex Park & Recreation is pleased to announce the return of the Essex Summer Concert Series, a beloved community tradition featuring free, live outdoor music on Wednesday evenings throughout th...
French Fries Tasting!
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Ivoryton Library Association
Kids can join the Ivoryton Library in celebrating National French Fry Day by tasting fries from local businesses and ranking their favorites!
The SummerSings Series
7:00 pm - 9:30 pm First Church of Christ
Since 1991 the annual program of SummerSings, co-sponsored by Con Brio and Cappella Cantorum, has provided an opportunity to enjoy choral works without the pressure of preparing for performance. It offers the ex...
Plant the Seed Learning Series: Intro to String Bracelet Making (Ages 8-12)
3:30 pm - 5:00 pm Essex Library Association
Program for kids ages 8-12.
The Summer Reading theme this year is “Plant a Seed, Read!” Each week, join us for a hands-on workshop where we’ll explore a different hobby, skill, or craft.
This session is an introduction to embroidery string bracelet ma...
The Summer Reading theme this year is “Plant a Seed, Read!” Each week, join us for a hands-on workshop where we’ll explore a different hobby, skill, or craft.
This session is an introduction to embroidery string bracelet ma...
250th Basket Twining Class, presented by Essex Library Association
5:30 pm Essex Library Association
Join us at Essex Library for a basket twining class, led by Brenda Vynalek, a local artist and teacher. Register HERE or call the library at 860-767-1560.
Twining is on...
Twining is on...
Essex Park & Recreation 2026 Summer Concert Series: Southern Voice
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Ivoryton Green
Essex Park & Recreation is pleased to announce the return of the Essex Summer Concert Series, a beloved community tradition featuring free, live outdoor music on Wednesday evenings throughout th...
Xen’s Critters @ Ivoryton Library
10:00 am - 11:00 am Ivoryton Library Association
Join the Ivoryton Library and Xen’s Critters to meet lots of new friends!
Food Group: The Good Egg (Ages 4+)
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm Essex Library Association
Program designed around The Food Group book series by Jory John, written for an audience age 4-8. Kids ages 4-12 are welcome to join!
Today we will be reading The Good Egg! Meet the good egg. He’s a verrrrrry good egg indeed. But trying to ...
Today we will be reading The Good Egg! Meet the good egg. He’s a verrrrrry good egg indeed. But trying to ...
EAA Summer Juried Show Opening Reception
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm The Essex Art Association
You’re invited! Please join us Friday July 17 at 6 PM for the Opening Reception of the EAA Summer Juried Show, juried by Paul Baylock. Running concurrently in the Gantner Gallery will be ...
Fashion Week At Spectrum Ages 10-14
9:00 am - 5:30 pm Spectrum Art Gallery
The days are spent working with professional designers and seamstresses on two projects. The first is sketching, designing and sewing a re-fashion of a pair of jeans into a unique skirt. The second project is learning to read, pin and cut a commercial pattern of your ch...
Plant the Seed Learning Series: Coding with LEGO® WeDo! (Ages 5-12)
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm Essex Library Association
Program for kids ages 5-12.
Join Miss Nicole to build, engineer, and code with LEGO® WeDo! Create exciting projects like a light-up snail, a spinning fan, and Milo the moving Mars rover while exploring the basics of engineering, robotics, and coding. With end...
Join Miss Nicole to build, engineer, and code with LEGO® WeDo! Create exciting projects like a light-up snail, a spinning fan, and Milo the moving Mars rover while exploring the basics of engineering, robotics, and coding. With end...
Connecticut and the Revolution with Mike Allen, presented by Essex Library Association
5:30 pm Essex Library Association
Register HERE or call the library at 860-767-1560.
Noted storyteller and journalist Mike Allen, former host of the popular podcast Amazing Tales About History, ...
Noted storyteller and journalist Mike Allen, former host of the popular podcast Amazing Tales About History, ...
Essex Park & Recreation 2026 Summer Concert Series: Bloomer
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Essex Village Main Street Park
Essex Park & Recreation is pleased to announce the return of the Essex Summer Concert Series, a beloved community tradition featuring free, live outdoor music on Wednesday evenings throughout th...