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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.
November 2026
08
November
Essex Winter Series presents a Stellar Collaboration for "Timeless Bonds & Renewed Horizons"
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Valley Regional High School
The 49th season of Essex Winter Series will conclude with its rescheduled January concert on November 8, 2026 at Valley Regional High School. Having crafted a season that weaves together stellar performances with the celebration of the 250th anniversary of A...
09
November
Hatha Yoga at Essex Library
10:00 am Essex Library Association
Join us at Essex Library for a 2-part Hatha yoga series, led by Lisa Sanders. Hatha yoga is a branch of yoga that uses physical techniques such as breathwork and mindful yoga movements for balance, strength and stability. Lisa also incorporates yoga philosophy, singing ...
09
November
Things That Go Bump In the Night with Master Wildlife Conservationist Ginny Apple
1:00 pm Essex Library Association
Join Essex Library for an afternoon program with Ginny Apple, Master Wildlife Conservationist with the CT Department of Energy and Environmental Protection. Learn what happens after the sun sets and nocturnal creatures emerge from their hiding places to forage, hunt, an...
09
November
Do One Thing!
5:00 pm Ivoryton Library
This fall, Sustainable Essex will sponsor a “Do One Thing!” initiative in our community to raise awareness and celebrate the sustainable activities that businesses, local organizations, schools, and individuals are doing.
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10
November
National Vanilla Cupcake Day
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm Ivoryton Library Association
Kids and families are invited to join the Ivoryton Library in celebrating National Vanilla Cupcake Day by decorating your own! We will pro...
11
November
Girls' Night Out in Essex!
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Essex Village
On Wednesday, November 11th at 5pm, Girls' Night Out (GNO) with The-E-List will mark the official launch of the holiday season in Essex, sponsored by Essex Bank and the Essex Board of Trade, The event includes Essex Board ...
11
November
Trivia Night at Brickside Pizza!
6:30 pm Brickside Pizza
Trivia Night at Brickside Pizza is the 2nd Wednesday of Every Month!
12
November
Understanding Iran’s Nuclear Program with Dr. Rick Lawrence (Virtual)
6:00 pm Essex Library Association
Do you want to better to understand Iran’s Nuclear Program? Hear from Dr. Rick Lawrence in this virtual program presented by Essex Library as he explains the science, history and policy behind one of the world’s most complex issues of today. Dr. Lawrence will bre...
13
November
Little Learners Story Time: Pajama Day! (Ages 2-5)
10:00 am - 11:00 am Essex Library Association
Program for kids ages 2-5.
Tomorrow is National Family PJ Day, celebrate a day early at the library with cozy songs, stories, and plenty of fun! Wear your PJ’s, of course!
Join us for themed stories, songs, rhymes, and crafts! We’ll learn early literacy...
Tomorrow is National Family PJ Day, celebrate a day early at the library with cozy songs, stories, and plenty of fun! Wear your PJ’s, of course!
Join us for themed stories, songs, rhymes, and crafts! We’ll learn early literacy...
13
November
Half-Day Hangout: Dinosaur “Paint Night” (Ages 6-12)
2:30 pm - 4:00 pm Essex Library Association
Program for families with kids ages 6-12.
Celebrate DINOvember AND a half-day from school at the library! Join Miss Nicole to create a beautiful dinosaur sunset painting, perfect to decorate the room of any dinosaur lover! All supplies will be provided, and sm...
Celebrate DINOvember AND a half-day from school at the library! Join Miss Nicole to create a beautiful dinosaur sunset painting, perfect to decorate the room of any dinosaur lover! All supplies will be provided, and sm...
13
November
Dinosaur “Paint Night” (Ages 6-12)
3:30 pm - 5:00 pm Essex Library Association
Program for families with kids ages 6-12.
Celebrate DINOvember and Join Miss Nicole to create a beautiful dinosaur sunset painting, perfect to decorate the room of any dinosaur lover! All supplies will be provided, and smocks/aprons will be available...
Celebrate DINOvember and Join Miss Nicole to create a beautiful dinosaur sunset painting, perfect to decorate the room of any dinosaur lover! All supplies will be provided, and smocks/aprons will be available...
Essex Winter Series presents a Stellar Collaboration for “Timeless Bonds & Renewed Horizons”
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Valley Regional High School
The 49th season of Essex Winter Series will conclude with its rescheduled January concert on November 8, 2026 at Valley Regional High School. Having crafted a season that weaves together stellar performances with the celebration of the 250th anniversary of A...
Hatha Yoga at Essex Library
10:00 am Essex Library Association
Join us at Essex Library for a 2-part Hatha yoga series, led by Lisa Sanders. Hatha yoga is a branch of yoga that uses physical techniques such as breathwork and mindful yoga movements for balance, strength and stability. Lisa also incorporates yoga philosophy, singing ...
Things That Go Bump In the Night with Master Wildlife Conservationist Ginny Apple
1:00 pm Essex Library Association
Join Essex Library for an afternoon program with Ginny Apple, Master Wildlife Conservationist with the CT Department of Energy and Environmental Protection. Learn what happens after the sun sets and nocturnal creatures emerge from their hiding places to forage, hunt, an...
Do One Thing!
5:00 pm Ivoryton Library
This fall, Sustainable Essex will sponsor a “Do One Thing!” initiative in our community to raise awareness and celebrate the sustainable activities that businesses, local organizations, schools, and individuals are doing.
...
...
National Vanilla Cupcake Day
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm Ivoryton Library Association
Kids and families are invited to join the Ivoryton Library in celebrating National Vanilla Cupcake Day by decorating your own! We will pro...
Girls’ Night Out in Essex!
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Essex Village
On Wednesday, November 11th at 5pm, Girls' Night Out (GNO) with The-E-List will mark the official launch of the holiday season in Essex, sponsored by Essex Bank and the Essex Board of Trade, The event includes Essex Board ...
Trivia Night at Brickside Pizza!
6:30 pm Brickside Pizza
Trivia Night at Brickside Pizza is the 2nd Wednesday of Every Month!
Understanding Iran’s Nuclear Program with Dr. Rick Lawrence (Virtual)
6:00 pm Essex Library Association
Do you want to better to understand Iran’s Nuclear Program? Hear from Dr. Rick Lawrence in this virtual program presented by Essex Library as he explains the science, history and policy behind one of the world’s most complex issues of today. Dr. Lawrence will bre...
Little Learners Story Time: Pajama Day! (Ages 2-5)
10:00 am - 11:00 am Essex Library Association
Program for kids ages 2-5.
Tomorrow is National Family PJ Day, celebrate a day early at the library with cozy songs, stories, and plenty of fun! Wear your PJ’s, of course!
Join us for themed stories, songs, rhymes, and crafts! We’ll learn early literacy...
Tomorrow is National Family PJ Day, celebrate a day early at the library with cozy songs, stories, and plenty of fun! Wear your PJ’s, of course!
Join us for themed stories, songs, rhymes, and crafts! We’ll learn early literacy...
Half-Day Hangout: Dinosaur “Paint Night” (Ages 6-12)
2:30 pm - 4:00 pm Essex Library Association
Program for families with kids ages 6-12.
Celebrate DINOvember AND a half-day from school at the library! Join Miss Nicole to create a beautiful dinosaur sunset painting, perfect to decorate the room of any dinosaur lover! All supplies will be provided, and sm...
Celebrate DINOvember AND a half-day from school at the library! Join Miss Nicole to create a beautiful dinosaur sunset painting, perfect to decorate the room of any dinosaur lover! All supplies will be provided, and sm...
Dinosaur “Paint Night” (Ages 6-12)
3:30 pm - 5:00 pm Essex Library Association
Program for families with kids ages 6-12.
Celebrate DINOvember and Join Miss Nicole to create a beautiful dinosaur sunset painting, perfect to decorate the room of any dinosaur lover! All supplies will be provided, and smocks/aprons will be available...
Celebrate DINOvember and Join Miss Nicole to create a beautiful dinosaur sunset painting, perfect to decorate the room of any dinosaur lover! All supplies will be provided, and smocks/aprons will be available...