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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.
March 2026
21
March
Daffodil Days
All Day Event
Celebrate Daffodil Days! Come experience the vibrant beauty of Daffodil Days in the three villages of Essex now through April 21st, proudly sponsored by the Essex Board of Trade! Join us for a delightful stroll to see the golden daffodils and explore...
April 2026
08
April
"Essex in Bloom" Photo Contest
All Day Event
🌼 Essex is in Bloom… now it’s time to VOTE! 🌼 Our local businesses have outdone themselves with beautiful spring storefronts and window displays for the Essex in Bloom Contest — and we need your help to cho...
16
April
Book Talk, Luncheon and Signing with Deborah Goodrich Royce, for her new book, Best Boy
11:30 am - 1:30 pm The Griswold Inn
We're delighted to host national bestselling author Deborah Goodrich Royce at our Spring Literary Luncheon. Her latest release is a gripping psychological thriller, Best Boy! This novel teeters on the knife-edge of a memory and identity when the arrival of a shocking ...
17
April
17
April
Con Brio Spring Concerts 2026
7:00 pm Valley Regional High School
Con Brio presents two glorious, uplifting, at times somber, rousing, and patriotic concerts to celebrate our Nation’s 250th Birthday (1776-2026). These concerts feature a special program of All-American music with full orchestra and augmented brass section.
Stars &...
Stars &...
18
April
Essex Celebrates America 250 Gala
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm Essex Steam Train
Join us for a night that honors where we’ve been—and where we’re going.
The Essex 250 G...
19
April
Con Brio Spring Concerts 2026
4:00 pm Valley Regional High School
Con Brio presents two glorious, uplifting, at times somber, rousing, and patriotic concerts to celebrate our Nation’s 250th Birthday (1776-2026). These concerts feature a special program of All-American music with full orchestra and augmented brass section.
Stars &...
Stars &...
22
April
23
April
JMcLaughlin Sip & Shop
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm JMcLaughlin
Join us for Sips and Spring Shopping with host Bob Davis to raise funds for Sails Up 4 Cancer which is a non-profit organization dedicated to funding education, prevention and care for all types of cancer through the art and enjoyment of sailing.
10% of Sales will be...
10% of Sales will be...
23
April
EBOT Business After Hours at Essex Indoor Golf Center
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm Essex Indoor Golf
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
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.
Daffodil Days
All Day Event
Celebrate Daffodil Days! Come experience the vibrant beauty of Daffodil Days in the three villages of Essex now through April 21st, proudly sponsored by the Essex Board of Trade! Join us for a delightful stroll to see the golden daffodils and explore...
“Essex in Bloom” Photo Contest
All Day Event
🌼 Essex is in Bloom… now it’s time to VOTE! 🌼 Our local businesses have outdone themselves with beautiful spring storefronts and window displays for the Essex in Bloom Contest — and we need your help to cho...
Book Talk, Luncheon and Signing with Deborah Goodrich Royce, for her new book, Best Boy
11:30 am - 1:30 pm The Griswold Inn
We're delighted to host national bestselling author Deborah Goodrich Royce at our Spring Literary Luncheon. Her latest release is a gripping psychological thriller, Best Boy! This novel teeters on the knife-edge of a memory and identity when the arrival of a shocking ...
Con Brio Spring Concerts 2026
7:00 pm Valley Regional High School
Con Brio presents two glorious, uplifting, at times somber, rousing, and patriotic concerts to celebrate our Nation’s 250th Birthday (1776-2026). These concerts feature a special program of All-American music with full orchestra and augmented brass section.
Stars &...
Stars &...
Essex Celebrates America 250 Gala
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm Essex Steam Train
Join us for a night that honors where we’ve been—and where we’re going.
The Essex 250 G...
Con Brio Spring Concerts 2026
4:00 pm Valley Regional High School
Con Brio presents two glorious, uplifting, at times somber, rousing, and patriotic concerts to celebrate our Nation’s 250th Birthday (1776-2026). These concerts feature a special program of All-American music with full orchestra and augmented brass section.
Stars &...
Stars &...
JMcLaughlin Sip & Shop
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm JMcLaughlin
Join us for Sips and Spring Shopping with host Bob Davis to raise funds for Sails Up 4 Cancer which is a non-profit organization dedicated to funding education, prevention and care for all types of cancer through the art and enjoyment of sailing.
10% of Sales will be...
10% of Sales will be...
EBOT Business After Hours at Essex Indoor Golf Center
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm Essex Indoor Golf
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.
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.