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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.
April 2026
24
April
Connecticut Spring Boat Show 2026
1:00 pm - 6:00 pm Safe Harbor Essex Island
For the 10th year, the Connecticut Spring Boat Show returns to historic Essex, uniting boaters, builders, and marine businesses along the Connecticut River—set within a town celebrating 250 years and honor...
24
April
EAA Spring Open Show Opening Reception
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm The Essex Art Association
Please join us at 6 pm on Friday, April 24th, for the EAA Spring Open Show juried by Eddie Hall, along with Alex Wetmore's solo show in the Gantner Gallery. Award presentation at 7 pm.
25
April
Connecticut Spring Boat Show 2026
10:00 am - 5:00 pm Safe Harbor Essex Island
For the 10th year, the Connecticut Spring Boat Show returns to historic Essex, uniting boaters, builders, and marine businesses along the Connecticut River—set within a town celebrating 250 years and honor...
26
April
Connecticut Spring Boat Show 2026
10:00 am - 5:00 pm Safe Harbor Essex Island
For the 10th year, the Connecticut Spring Boat Show returns to historic Essex, uniting boaters, builders, and marine businesses along the Connecticut River—set within a town celebrating 250 years and honor...
May 2026
15
May
EHS History Hour at Essex Meadows: The Woman Who Printed the Declaration
10:00 am - 11:00 am Essex Meadows
Essex Historical Society and Essex Meadows present History Hour. This program features a speaker, author, presenter, or musician once a month through 2026. Stay tuned as we announce the topic and presentation of each month’s program.
17
May
Vince Giordano & The Nighthawks Bring Hot Jazz to Essex Winter Series
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Valley Regional High School
UPDATE: We regret that we must postpone our Sunday, February 22, concert. Cancellation notices are widespread in news outlets and on social media, and we are attempting to personally reach every person on our ticketholder...
17
May
Vince Giordano & The Nighthawks Return to Essex Winter Series
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Valley Regional High School
For jazz concert rescheduled from February, Essex Winter Series Jazz Advisor Jeff Barnhart is thrilled to announce the return of fan favorite Vince Giordano, who will lead his incredible jazz orchestra – The Nighthawks – for an afternoon of Hot and Sweet Music ...
17
May
June 2026
06
June
Rotary Club of Essex Shad Bake 2026
3:00 pm - 6:00 pm Safe Harbor Essex Island
Join Us for the Rotary Club of Essex Shad Bake 2026
Click HERE to pur...
13
June
Hidden Gardens Tour
10:00 am - 3:00 pm 100 Main Street
Get ready to be part of something extraordinary at Essex Garden Club's Hidden Gardens Tour event. It's an event like no other, and we want you to be there!
As a historic river town, The Villages of Essex have long valued beauty, stewardship, and community. Our garden...
As a historic river town, The Villages of Essex have long valued beauty, stewardship, and community. Our garden...
27
June
American Crafts and Trades Weekend
12:00 pm - 4:00 pm The Pratt House
Join us as EHS celebrates early American crafts and trades skills with demonstrations, hands-on activities, kid crafts, and sales booths.
Celebrate the America 250 with Essex Historical Society Saturday, June 27-Sunday, June 28 noon to 4:00. Pratt House will be ope...
Celebrate the America 250 with Essex Historical Society Saturday, June 27-Sunday, June 28 noon to 4:00. Pratt House will be ope...
July 2026
08
July
Essex Park & Recreation 2026 Summer Concert Series: Middletown Symphonic 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...
Connecticut Spring Boat Show 2026
1:00 pm - 6:00 pm Safe Harbor Essex Island
For the 10th year, the Connecticut Spring Boat Show returns to historic Essex, uniting boaters, builders, and marine businesses along the Connecticut River—set within a town celebrating 250 years and honor...
EAA Spring Open Show Opening Reception
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm The Essex Art Association
Please join us at 6 pm on Friday, April 24th, for the EAA Spring Open Show juried by Eddie Hall, along with Alex Wetmore's solo show in the Gantner Gallery. Award presentation at 7 pm.
Connecticut Spring Boat Show 2026
10:00 am - 5:00 pm Safe Harbor Essex Island
For the 10th year, the Connecticut Spring Boat Show returns to historic Essex, uniting boaters, builders, and marine businesses along the Connecticut River—set within a town celebrating 250 years and honor...
Connecticut Spring Boat Show 2026
10:00 am - 5:00 pm Safe Harbor Essex Island
For the 10th year, the Connecticut Spring Boat Show returns to historic Essex, uniting boaters, builders, and marine businesses along the Connecticut River—set within a town celebrating 250 years and honor...
EHS History Hour at Essex Meadows: The Woman Who Printed the Declaration
10:00 am - 11:00 am Essex Meadows
Essex Historical Society and Essex Meadows present History Hour. This program features a speaker, author, presenter, or musician once a month through 2026. Stay tuned as we announce the topic and presentation of each month’s program.
Vince Giordano & The Nighthawks Bring Hot Jazz to Essex Winter Series
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Valley Regional High School
UPDATE: We regret that we must postpone our Sunday, February 22, concert. Cancellation notices are widespread in news outlets and on social media, and we are attempting to personally reach every person on our ticketholder...
Vince Giordano & The Nighthawks Return to Essex Winter Series
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Valley Regional High School
For jazz concert rescheduled from February, Essex Winter Series Jazz Advisor Jeff Barnhart is thrilled to announce the return of fan favorite Vince Giordano, who will lead his incredible jazz orchestra – The Nighthawks – for an afternoon of Hot and Sweet Music ...
Rotary Club of Essex Shad Bake 2026
3:00 pm - 6:00 pm Safe Harbor Essex Island
Join Us for the Rotary Club of Essex Shad Bake 2026
Click HERE to pur...
Hidden Gardens Tour
10:00 am - 3:00 pm 100 Main Street
Get ready to be part of something extraordinary at Essex Garden Club's Hidden Gardens Tour event. It's an event like no other, and we want you to be there!
As a historic river town, The Villages of Essex have long valued beauty, stewardship, and community. Our garden...
As a historic river town, The Villages of Essex have long valued beauty, stewardship, and community. Our garden...
American Crafts and Trades Weekend
12:00 pm - 4:00 pm The Pratt House
Join us as EHS celebrates early American crafts and trades skills with demonstrations, hands-on activities, kid crafts, and sales booths.
Celebrate the America 250 with Essex Historical Society Saturday, June 27-Sunday, June 28 noon to 4:00. Pratt House will be ope...
Celebrate the America 250 with Essex Historical Society Saturday, June 27-Sunday, June 28 noon to 4:00. Pratt House will be ope...
Essex Park & Recreation 2026 Summer Concert Series: Middletown Symphonic 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...