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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
30
July
Grove Street Story Time
10:00 am Grove Street Park
Program open to children of all ages and their caregivers.
Bring a blanket to sit on, and a snack to enjoy, while we read books, dance around, and sing songs in the park!
This program will be held at Grove Street Park, 16 Grove St, Essex, CT. In the e...
Bring a blanket to sit on, and a snack to enjoy, while we read books, dance around, and sing songs in the park!
This program will be held at Grove Street Park, 16 Grove St, Essex, CT. In the e...
30
July
Thursdays on the Dock
5:30 pm Connecticut River Museum
Thursdays on the Dock at the Connecticut River Museum
Thursdays on the Dock has been a shoreline staple for 17 years and remains the prem...
31
July
Food Group: The Cool Bean (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 Cool Bean! Everyone knows the cool beans. They’re sooooo cool. And then there...
Today we will be reading The Cool Bean! Everyone knows the cool beans. They’re sooooo cool. And then there...
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...
02
August
Quilling Reception & Demonstration with Marcy Kaplan
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Ct River Artisans
Please join us for a reception for one of our newest consignees, Marcy Kaplan of Serial Quiller Creations. Marcy is widely known throughout the state for her expertise in paper quilling—t...
03
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...
04
August
Plant the Seed Learning Series: Handwriting Fun! (Ages 7-18)
3:00 pm - 4:30 pm Essex Library Association
Program for kids and teens ages 7-18.
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 week, join calligraphy artist Debby Reelitz to br...
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 week, join calligraphy artist Debby Reelitz to br...
04
August
National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Ivoryton Library Association
Kids and families are invited to join Ivoryton Library and celebrate National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day by making our own mug recipes for chocolate chip cookies!
05
August
Tri-Town Show: Matica Family Circus!
4:00 pm - 4:45 pm Chester Meeting House
Program for families with kids of all ages.
The Tri-Town Libraries have collaborated to bring you the Matica Arts Circus Show at the Chester Meeting House!
Get ready for a captivating Circus duo poised to mesmerize audiences of all ages with breathtaking ac...
The Tri-Town Libraries have collaborated to bring you the Matica Arts Circus Show at the Chester Meeting House!
Get ready for a captivating Circus duo poised to mesmerize audiences of all ages with breathtaking ac...
05
August
Essex Park & Recreation 2026 Summer Concert Series: Chris Marra Band
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...
05
August
Brickside Bingo Night!
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Brickside Pizza
Join us for our very first Brickside Bingo Night!
We are excited to have a fun way to bring everyone together, and we think this is the perfect fit!
Pizza Specials!
BYOB welcomed!
Brickside Prizes!
We are excited to have a fun way to bring everyone together, and we think this is the perfect fit!
Pizza Specials!
BYOB welcomed!
Brickside Prizes!
06
August
Storytime w/ Sugar!
9:30 am Ivoryton Library Association
Join us for a special Storytime with Sugar the therapy dog!
Grove Street Story Time
10:00 am Grove Street Park
Program open to children of all ages and their caregivers.
Bring a blanket to sit on, and a snack to enjoy, while we read books, dance around, and sing songs in the park!
This program will be held at Grove Street Park, 16 Grove St, Essex, CT. In the e...
Bring a blanket to sit on, and a snack to enjoy, while we read books, dance around, and sing songs in the park!
This program will be held at Grove Street Park, 16 Grove St, Essex, CT. In the e...
Thursdays on the Dock
5:30 pm Connecticut River Museum
Thursdays on the Dock at the Connecticut River Museum
Thursdays on the Dock has been a shoreline staple for 17 years and remains the prem...
Food Group: The Cool Bean (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 Cool Bean! Everyone knows the cool beans. They’re sooooo cool. And then there...
Today we will be reading The Cool Bean! Everyone knows the cool beans. They’re sooooo cool. And then there...
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...
Quilling Reception & Demonstration with Marcy Kaplan
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Ct River Artisans
Please join us for a reception for one of our newest consignees, Marcy Kaplan of Serial Quiller Creations. Marcy is widely known throughout the state for her expertise in paper quilling—t...
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: Handwriting Fun! (Ages 7-18)
3:00 pm - 4:30 pm Essex Library Association
Program for kids and teens ages 7-18.
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 week, join calligraphy artist Debby Reelitz to br...
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 week, join calligraphy artist Debby Reelitz to br...
National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Ivoryton Library Association
Kids and families are invited to join Ivoryton Library and celebrate National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day by making our own mug recipes for chocolate chip cookies!
Tri-Town Show: Matica Family Circus!
4:00 pm - 4:45 pm Chester Meeting House
Program for families with kids of all ages.
The Tri-Town Libraries have collaborated to bring you the Matica Arts Circus Show at the Chester Meeting House!
Get ready for a captivating Circus duo poised to mesmerize audiences of all ages with breathtaking ac...
The Tri-Town Libraries have collaborated to bring you the Matica Arts Circus Show at the Chester Meeting House!
Get ready for a captivating Circus duo poised to mesmerize audiences of all ages with breathtaking ac...
Essex Park & Recreation 2026 Summer Concert Series: Chris Marra Band
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...
Brickside Bingo Night!
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Brickside Pizza
Join us for our very first Brickside Bingo Night!
We are excited to have a fun way to bring everyone together, and we think this is the perfect fit!
Pizza Specials!
BYOB welcomed!
Brickside Prizes!
We are excited to have a fun way to bring everyone together, and we think this is the perfect fit!
Pizza Specials!
BYOB welcomed!
Brickside Prizes!
Storytime w/ Sugar!
9:30 am Ivoryton Library Association
Join us for a special Storytime with Sugar the therapy dog!