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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.
May 2026
20
May
The Librarians, a documentary screening at Essex Library Association
6:00 pm Essex Library Association
Join us for a special screening of the 2025 documentary: The Librarians. Maureen Sullivan, former president for the American Library Association, will make introductory remarks, placing the film's main themes in the context of Connecticut. A short discussion w...
22
May
EAA Spring Juried Show Opening Reception
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Essex Art Association
Please join us at 6 pm on Friday, May 22nd, for the EAA Spring Juried Show juried by NC Whitcher, along with Jill Abele Butcher’s solo show in the Gantner Gallery. Award presentation at 7 pm.
We are located on 10 North Main Street in Essex, CT. Gallery hours are We...
We are located on 10 North Main Street in Essex, CT. Gallery hours are We...
22
May
Forces of Nature Opening Reception
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Spectrum Art Gallery/Arts Center Killingworth
Explore the power, beauty, and intensity of the natural world with Spectrum Art Gallery’s Forces of Nature, a show examining nature’s strength in all its forms. Climate change has made the forces of nature feel more urgent, visible, and dangerous, but natur...
27
May
Shoreline Ringers Handbell Concert
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Trinity Lutheran Church
Shoreline Ringers, a top-level community handbell choir, presents Spacious Skies, a glorious, uplifting and patriotic concert to celebrate our Nation’s 250th Birthday.
Pieces will include Semper Fidelis, Leroy Anderson medley, Selections from West Wide Story, Fly M...
Pieces will include Semper Fidelis, Leroy Anderson medley, Selections from West Wide Story, Fly M...
28
May
EBOT Business After Hours at Essex Historical Society
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm Essex Historical Society
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.
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...
07
June
Summer Nautical Workshop
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Spectrum Art Gallery/Arts Center Killingworth
Ahoy! And welcome to a nautical themed workshop for the month of June. This crafting workshop highlights techniques using vintage nautical maps. In this workshop participants create three unique nautical themed cards, an upg...
07
June
Summer Nautical Workshop
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Spectrum Art Gallery/Arts Center Killingworth
Ahoy! And welcome to a nautical themed workshop for the month of June. This crafting workshop highlights techniques using vintage nautical maps. In this workshop participants create three unique nautical themed cards, an upgr...
07
June
Exploring Colored Pencils
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Spectrum Art Gallery/Arts Center Killingworth
Remember using colored pencils in school? Now, it’s not just simply coloring in a drawing, it’s about learning the many different ways to use this versatile medium to enhance your work.
...
07
June
Ct River Artisans Birthday party
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Ct River Artisans
Come by to see the work of local artisans as we celebrate our 40th birthday with refreshments!
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...
20
June
2026 Outdoor Summer Arts Festival
10:00 am - 5:00 pm Essex Town Green
Enjoy a weekend of art, meeting artists and the outdoors at the Summer Arts Festival on the Essex Connecticut Town Green, Saturday, June 20 (10-5pm), and Sunday, June 21 (11-5pm). Presented by the Arts Center Killingworth and Spectrum Gallery ...
The Librarians, a documentary screening at Essex Library Association
6:00 pm Essex Library Association
Join us for a special screening of the 2025 documentary: The Librarians. Maureen Sullivan, former president for the American Library Association, will make introductory remarks, placing the film's main themes in the context of Connecticut. A short discussion w...
EAA Spring Juried Show Opening Reception
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Essex Art Association
Please join us at 6 pm on Friday, May 22nd, for the EAA Spring Juried Show juried by NC Whitcher, along with Jill Abele Butcher’s solo show in the Gantner Gallery. Award presentation at 7 pm.
We are located on 10 North Main Street in Essex, CT. Gallery hours are We...
We are located on 10 North Main Street in Essex, CT. Gallery hours are We...
Forces of Nature Opening Reception
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Spectrum Art Gallery/Arts Center Killingworth
Explore the power, beauty, and intensity of the natural world with Spectrum Art Gallery’s Forces of Nature, a show examining nature’s strength in all its forms. Climate change has made the forces of nature feel more urgent, visible, and dangerous, but natur...
Shoreline Ringers Handbell Concert
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Trinity Lutheran Church
Shoreline Ringers, a top-level community handbell choir, presents Spacious Skies, a glorious, uplifting and patriotic concert to celebrate our Nation’s 250th Birthday.
Pieces will include Semper Fidelis, Leroy Anderson medley, Selections from West Wide Story, Fly M...
Pieces will include Semper Fidelis, Leroy Anderson medley, Selections from West Wide Story, Fly M...
EBOT Business After Hours at Essex Historical Society
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm Essex Historical Society
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.
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...
Summer Nautical Workshop
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Spectrum Art Gallery/Arts Center Killingworth
Ahoy! And welcome to a nautical themed workshop for the month of June. This crafting workshop highlights techniques using vintage nautical maps. In this workshop participants create three unique nautical themed cards, an upg...
Summer Nautical Workshop
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Spectrum Art Gallery/Arts Center Killingworth
Ahoy! And welcome to a nautical themed workshop for the month of June. This crafting workshop highlights techniques using vintage nautical maps. In this workshop participants create three unique nautical themed cards, an upgr...
Exploring Colored Pencils
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Spectrum Art Gallery/Arts Center Killingworth
Remember using colored pencils in school? Now, it’s not just simply coloring in a drawing, it’s about learning the many different ways to use this versatile medium to enhance your work.
...
Ct River Artisans Birthday party
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Ct River Artisans
Come by to see the work of local artisans as we celebrate our 40th birthday with refreshments!
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...
2026 Outdoor Summer Arts Festival
10:00 am - 5:00 pm Essex Town Green
Enjoy a weekend of art, meeting artists and the outdoors at the Summer Arts Festival on the Essex Connecticut Town Green, Saturday, June 20 (10-5pm), and Sunday, June 21 (11-5pm). Presented by the Arts Center Killingworth and Spectrum Gallery ...