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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
01
August
Essex Board of Trade's 2nd Annual Photo Contest!
All Day Event
In celebration of America’s 250th Anniversary, the Essex Board of Trade invites photographers of all ages to capture the people, places, traditions, and moments that make Essex, Centerbrook, and Ivoryton uniquely American.
Theme: The Essex Experience America 250
P...
Theme: The Essex Experience America 250
P...
14
August
Food Group: The Bad Seed (Ages 4-12)
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 Bad Seed! This is a book about a bad seed. A baaaaaaaaaad seed. How bad? Do you...
Today we will be reading The Bad Seed! This is a book about a bad seed. A baaaaaaaaaad seed. How bad? Do you...
14
August
EAA Elected Artists Show Opening Reception & Silent Auction
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm The Essex Art Association
Please join us for the EAA Elected Artists Show Opening Reception on Friday, August 14th at 6 pm, with a new special feature: the 80 for 80 silent auction, as we celebrate our 80th year!
The show dates are August 7th thru the 30th. Gallery hours are 1 to 5 pm, Wedn...
The show dates are August 7th thru the 30th. Gallery hours are 1 to 5 pm, Wedn...
16
August
Broom-Making Workshop
9:00 am - 12:00 pm Pratt House Barn
Join artisan broom-maker Brenda Vynalek for a hands-on workshop teaching and exploring the heritage craft of hand-tied brooms. Join us for an immersive, learning experience where you will leave the workshop with your very own hand-tied whisk broom! Unde...
17
August
Roller Coaster Day
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Ivoryton Library Association
Kids are invited to join the Ivoryton Library in celebrating National Roller Coaster Day by building a roller coaster for a marble to run through! We will use common household materials to make a track and see how fast our marbles can go!
17
August
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...
19
August
Plant a Seed, Read! Family Movie Series
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Essex Library Association
The Summer Reading theme this year is “Plant a Seed, Read!” Beat the afternoon heat, soak up the air conditioning, and join us for family-friendly movies that connect us with food, farms, & nature. Popcorn provided.
See the More…
See the More…
19
August
Plant a Seed, Read! Family Movie Series
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Essex Library Association
The Summer Reading theme this year is “Plant a Seed, Read!” Beat the afternoon heat, soak up the air conditioning, and join us for family-friendly movies that connect us with food, farms, & nature. Popcorn provided.
See More…
See More…
20
August
End of Summer Carnival with The Carnival Party!
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Essex Town Green
Program open to children of all ages.
Join Essex and Ivoryton Libraries to end the summer with and End of Summer Carnival, hosted by The Carnival Party! Play custom carnival games like Fling Shot, Frog Flip, Knock Down, Beach Ball Bounce, and more! You won't ...
Join Essex and Ivoryton Libraries to end the summer with and End of Summer Carnival, hosted by The Carnival Party! Play custom carnival games like Fling Shot, Frog Flip, Knock Down, Beach Ball Bounce, and more! You won't ...
20
August
Meditation & Mindfulness Series: Calm the Mind
5:30 pm Essex Library Association
This is the second class of a 3-part meditation and mindfulness series with Caryl Horner. Each class provides a combination of instructional content and experiential practice in meditation & mindfulness. Breath work, voice and walking meditations and a simple sound ...
21
August
Movie Matinee at Essex Library
10:00 am Essex Library Association
Enjoy a movie on the big screen in the Buel Room of Essex Library! For the movie title, visit the Events Calendar at www.youressexlibrary.org or call the library at 860-767-1560. No registration necessary. Drop-in!
21
August
Food Group: The Humble Pie (Ages 4-12)
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!
For our last meeting, we will be reading the most recent in the Food Group series: The Humble Pie! The Humbl...
For our last meeting, we will be reading the most recent in the Food Group series: The Humble Pie! The Humbl...
Essex Board of Trade’s 2nd Annual Photo Contest!
All Day Event
In celebration of America’s 250th Anniversary, the Essex Board of Trade invites photographers of all ages to capture the people, places, traditions, and moments that make Essex, Centerbrook, and Ivoryton uniquely American.
Theme: The Essex Experience America 250
P...
Theme: The Essex Experience America 250
P...
Food Group: The Bad Seed (Ages 4-12)
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 Bad Seed! This is a book about a bad seed. A baaaaaaaaaad seed. How bad? Do you...
Today we will be reading The Bad Seed! This is a book about a bad seed. A baaaaaaaaaad seed. How bad? Do you...
EAA Elected Artists Show Opening Reception & Silent Auction
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm The Essex Art Association
Please join us for the EAA Elected Artists Show Opening Reception on Friday, August 14th at 6 pm, with a new special feature: the 80 for 80 silent auction, as we celebrate our 80th year!
The show dates are August 7th thru the 30th. Gallery hours are 1 to 5 pm, Wedn...
The show dates are August 7th thru the 30th. Gallery hours are 1 to 5 pm, Wedn...
Broom-Making Workshop
9:00 am - 12:00 pm Pratt House Barn
Join artisan broom-maker Brenda Vynalek for a hands-on workshop teaching and exploring the heritage craft of hand-tied brooms. Join us for an immersive, learning experience where you will leave the workshop with your very own hand-tied whisk broom! Unde...
Roller Coaster Day
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Ivoryton Library Association
Kids are invited to join the Ivoryton Library in celebrating National Roller Coaster Day by building a roller coaster for a marble to run through! We will use common household materials to make a track and see how fast our marbles can go!
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 a Seed, Read! Family Movie Series
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Essex Library Association
The Summer Reading theme this year is “Plant a Seed, Read!” Beat the afternoon heat, soak up the air conditioning, and join us for family-friendly movies that connect us with food, farms, & nature. Popcorn provided.
See the More…
See the More…
Plant a Seed, Read! Family Movie Series
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Essex Library Association
The Summer Reading theme this year is “Plant a Seed, Read!” Beat the afternoon heat, soak up the air conditioning, and join us for family-friendly movies that connect us with food, farms, & nature. Popcorn provided.
See More…
See More…
End of Summer Carnival with The Carnival Party!
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Essex Town Green
Program open to children of all ages.
Join Essex and Ivoryton Libraries to end the summer with and End of Summer Carnival, hosted by The Carnival Party! Play custom carnival games like Fling Shot, Frog Flip, Knock Down, Beach Ball Bounce, and more! You won't ...
Join Essex and Ivoryton Libraries to end the summer with and End of Summer Carnival, hosted by The Carnival Party! Play custom carnival games like Fling Shot, Frog Flip, Knock Down, Beach Ball Bounce, and more! You won't ...
Meditation & Mindfulness Series: Calm the Mind
5:30 pm Essex Library Association
This is the second class of a 3-part meditation and mindfulness series with Caryl Horner. Each class provides a combination of instructional content and experiential practice in meditation & mindfulness. Breath work, voice and walking meditations and a simple sound ...
Movie Matinee at Essex Library
10:00 am Essex Library Association
Enjoy a movie on the big screen in the Buel Room of Essex Library! For the movie title, visit the Events Calendar at www.youressexlibrary.org or call the library at 860-767-1560. No registration necessary. Drop-in!
Food Group: The Humble Pie (Ages 4-12)
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!
For our last meeting, we will be reading the most recent in the Food Group series: The Humble Pie! The Humbl...
For our last meeting, we will be reading the most recent in the Food Group series: The Humble Pie! The Humbl...