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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.
August 2026
27
August
High Altitudes and High Stakes: A Miss Marple Mystery with Lucy Foley
2:00 pm Essex Library Association
Join us for a thrilling conversation with acclaimed author Lucy Foley as we delve into her brand-new Miss Marple mystery, Murder at the Grand Alpine Hotel. Register HERE. Registration is required for ...
27
August
EBOT Business After Hours at Essex Corinthian Yacht Club
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Essex Corinthian Yacht Club
Join the Essex Board of Trade for our next Business After Hours, a relaxed time with light refreshments, great conversation, and the chance to explore one of our local member businesses.
27
August
Meditation & Mindfulness Series: Stopping, Claming, Resting & Healing...
5:30 pm Essex Library Association
This is the last class of a 3-part meditation and mindfulness series with Caryl Horner at Essex Library. Each class provides a combination of instructional content and experiential practice in meditation & mindfulness. Breath work, voice and walking meditations and ...
28
August
Music with Ms. Jessica!
9:30 am Ivoryton Library Association
Join the Ivoryton Library and Ms. Jessica from the Community Music School for fun songs and jam sessions!
28
August
Little Learners Story Time: Back to School (Ages 2-5)
10:00 am - 11:00 am Essex Library Association
Program for kids ages 2-5, siblings always welcome!
Get ready for the new school year with stories, songs, and fun activities all about classrooms, backpacks, and first-day jitters at this Back to School-themed story time!
Join us for themed stories, songs,...
Get ready for the new school year with stories, songs, and fun activities all about classrooms, backpacks, and first-day jitters at this Back to School-themed story time!
Join us for themed stories, songs,...
29
August
Essex Village Walking Tour
5:00 pm - 6:15 pm Foot of Main
Take a trip down Main Street in Essex Village to capture the rich maritime history of 18th century “Potapaug,” its working waterfront and ship-building prominence in the early 19th century as well as its development as a beautiful visitor d...
September 2026
01
September
Why the Ideas that Built America Still Matter with David O. Stewart (Essex Library)
2:00 pm Essex Library Association
Join us as we chat with award-winning historian David O. Stewart about his newest work, The Democracy We Must Keep, and the question he explores throughout the book: What did America's founders say about democracy, and can we remain true to their vision for Am...
01
September
Ivoryton Library Scavenger Hunt
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm Ivoryton Library Association
Kids and families are invited to help Ivoryton Library celebrate National Library Card Sign Up Month by participating in a scavenger hunt to explore our library!
02
September
Sensory Playtime (Birth - Age 4)
10:00 am - 11:00 am Essex Library Association
Program for kids ages birth-4 and their caregivers.
Join us for a hands-on, child-led play session designed to engage the senses! Sensory Playtime encourages exploration, creativity, and early learning through touch, sound, and movement. Kids are invited to mo...
Join us for a hands-on, child-led play session designed to engage the senses! Sensory Playtime encourages exploration, creativity, and early learning through touch, sound, and movement. Kids are invited to mo...
03
September
Extend Your Growing Season: Mastering Fall, Winter, and Spring Crops
6:00 pm Essex Library Association
Get ready to extend your growing season like a pro! Join our master gardener, Mark Gostkiewicz, in this workshop where you'll learn the ins and outs of cultivating crops in the fall, winter, and spring. Not only will you learn about the life cycle and needs of cold-hard...
04
September
EAA Annual Meeting and "Celebrating EAA's 80th" Opening Reception
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm The Essex Art Association
An 80th Anniversary is something to celebrate, and we are excited to share details about the upcoming show! with the theme "Celebrating EAA’s 80th"
...
05
September
Little One & Loved One Dance Class with Elevé Academy (18 mos. – 4 years)
9:30 am - 10:15 am Essex Library Association
Program for little ones aged 18 mos. – 4 years, and one adult loved one.
Join Miss Kristen from Elevé Academy for a free Little One & Loved One demo class! This is a special introductory movement class designed for young children and a parent, grandpar...
Join Miss Kristen from Elevé Academy for a free Little One & Loved One demo class! This is a special introductory movement class designed for young children and a parent, grandpar...
High Altitudes and High Stakes: A Miss Marple Mystery with Lucy Foley
2:00 pm Essex Library Association
Join us for a thrilling conversation with acclaimed author Lucy Foley as we delve into her brand-new Miss Marple mystery, Murder at the Grand Alpine Hotel. Register HERE. Registration is required for ...
EBOT Business After Hours at Essex Corinthian Yacht Club
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Essex Corinthian Yacht Club
Join the Essex Board of Trade for our next Business After Hours, a relaxed time with light refreshments, great conversation, and the chance to explore one of our local member businesses.
Meditation & Mindfulness Series: Stopping, Claming, Resting & Healing…
5:30 pm Essex Library Association
This is the last class of a 3-part meditation and mindfulness series with Caryl Horner at Essex Library. Each class provides a combination of instructional content and experiential practice in meditation & mindfulness. Breath work, voice and walking meditations and ...
Music with Ms. Jessica!
9:30 am Ivoryton Library Association
Join the Ivoryton Library and Ms. Jessica from the Community Music School for fun songs and jam sessions!
Little Learners Story Time: Back to School (Ages 2-5)
10:00 am - 11:00 am Essex Library Association
Program for kids ages 2-5, siblings always welcome!
Get ready for the new school year with stories, songs, and fun activities all about classrooms, backpacks, and first-day jitters at this Back to School-themed story time!
Join us for themed stories, songs,...
Get ready for the new school year with stories, songs, and fun activities all about classrooms, backpacks, and first-day jitters at this Back to School-themed story time!
Join us for themed stories, songs,...
Essex Village Walking Tour
5:00 pm - 6:15 pm Foot of Main
Take a trip down Main Street in Essex Village to capture the rich maritime history of 18th century “Potapaug,” its working waterfront and ship-building prominence in the early 19th century as well as its development as a beautiful visitor d...
Why the Ideas that Built America Still Matter with David O. Stewart (Essex Library)
2:00 pm Essex Library Association
Join us as we chat with award-winning historian David O. Stewart about his newest work, The Democracy We Must Keep, and the question he explores throughout the book: What did America's founders say about democracy, and can we remain true to their vision for Am...
Ivoryton Library Scavenger Hunt
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm Ivoryton Library Association
Kids and families are invited to help Ivoryton Library celebrate National Library Card Sign Up Month by participating in a scavenger hunt to explore our library!
Sensory Playtime (Birth – Age 4)
10:00 am - 11:00 am Essex Library Association
Program for kids ages birth-4 and their caregivers.
Join us for a hands-on, child-led play session designed to engage the senses! Sensory Playtime encourages exploration, creativity, and early learning through touch, sound, and movement. Kids are invited to mo...
Join us for a hands-on, child-led play session designed to engage the senses! Sensory Playtime encourages exploration, creativity, and early learning through touch, sound, and movement. Kids are invited to mo...
Extend Your Growing Season: Mastering Fall, Winter, and Spring Crops
6:00 pm Essex Library Association
Get ready to extend your growing season like a pro! Join our master gardener, Mark Gostkiewicz, in this workshop where you'll learn the ins and outs of cultivating crops in the fall, winter, and spring. Not only will you learn about the life cycle and needs of cold-hard...
EAA Annual Meeting and “Celebrating EAA’s 80th” Opening Reception
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm The Essex Art Association
An 80th Anniversary is something to celebrate, and we are excited to share details about the upcoming show! with the theme "Celebrating EAA’s 80th"
...
Little One & Loved One Dance Class with Elevé Academy (18 mos. – 4 years)
9:30 am - 10:15 am Essex Library Association
Program for little ones aged 18 mos. – 4 years, and one adult loved one.
Join Miss Kristen from Elevé Academy for a free Little One & Loved One demo class! This is a special introductory movement class designed for young children and a parent, grandpar...
Join Miss Kristen from Elevé Academy for a free Little One & Loved One demo class! This is a special introductory movement class designed for young children and a parent, grandpar...