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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
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...
20
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...
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...
23
July
National Vanilla Ice Cream Day
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Ivoryton Library Association
Kids can join the Ivoryton Library in celebrating National Vanilla Ice Cream Day by making their own ice cream using just 3 ingredients, ice, and our arms!
23
July
EBOT Business After Hours at the Marshmallow Factory
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm The Marshmallow Factory
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.
24
July
Food Group: The Smart Cookie (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 Smart Cookie! This cookie has never felt like a smart cookie no matter how hard...
Today we will be reading The Smart Cookie! This cookie has never felt like a smart cookie no matter how hard...
25
July
Brickside Pizza’s 10th Birthday!
12:00 pm - 8:00 am Brickside Pizza
It's hard to believe it's been 10 years since we first fired up the oven in Ivoryton. From our tiny takeout shop to our new home across the street, none of it would have been possible without this incredible community.
To celebrate, we're throwing a birthday party on...
To celebrate, we're throwing a birthday party on...
25
July
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...
28
July
Plant the Seed Learning Series: Intro to Yoga (Ages 5-11)
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Essex Library Association
Program for kids ages 5-11.
If possible, participants are asked to bring their own yoga mat, as we will have limited mats available. Also, bring a water bottle!
The Summer Reading theme this year is “Plant a Seed, Read!” Each week, join us for a ...
If possible, participants are asked to bring their own yoga mat, as we will have limited mats available. Also, bring a water bottle!
The Summer Reading theme this year is “Plant a Seed, Read!” Each week, join us for a ...
29
July
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…
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...
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: 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...
National Vanilla Ice Cream Day
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Ivoryton Library Association
Kids can join the Ivoryton Library in celebrating National Vanilla Ice Cream Day by making their own ice cream using just 3 ingredients, ice, and our arms!
EBOT Business After Hours at the Marshmallow Factory
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm The Marshmallow Factory
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.
Food Group: The Smart Cookie (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 Smart Cookie! This cookie has never felt like a smart cookie no matter how hard...
Today we will be reading The Smart Cookie! This cookie has never felt like a smart cookie no matter how hard...
Brickside Pizza’s 10th Birthday!
12:00 pm - 8:00 am Brickside Pizza
It's hard to believe it's been 10 years since we first fired up the oven in Ivoryton. From our tiny takeout shop to our new home across the street, none of it would have been possible without this incredible community.
To celebrate, we're throwing a birthday party on...
To celebrate, we're throwing a birthday party on...
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...
Plant the Seed Learning Series: Intro to Yoga (Ages 5-11)
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Essex Library Association
Program for kids ages 5-11.
If possible, participants are asked to bring their own yoga mat, as we will have limited mats available. Also, bring a water bottle!
The Summer Reading theme this year is “Plant a Seed, Read!” Each week, join us for a ...
If possible, participants are asked to bring their own yoga mat, as we will have limited mats available. Also, bring a water bottle!
The Summer Reading theme this year is “Plant a Seed, Read!” Each week, join us for a ...
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…