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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.
October 2026
11
October
The Witness Stones Project - Thomas Sobuck
11:45 am - 1:00 pm St. John’s Episcopal Church
The Witness Stones Project, a program of Historic New England, seeks to recognize and remember enslaved people who helped build our communities. St. John's Episcopal Church in Essex has placed two Witness Stones in honor of people enslaved by members of our congregation...
11
October
Art Journaling Workshop
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Spectrum Art Gallery/Arts Center Killingworth
This is a workshop that will guide you to create your private journal and explore a variety of creative expressions. Everything goes in this workshop–use different mediums and text to create intentions, dreams, fantasy landscapes, travel, and more.
14
October
Baby Keepsake (Birth - Age 2)
10:00 am - 11:00 am Essex Library Association
Program designed for caregivers and their child, age birth – 2.
In Baby Keepsake, our sensory art explorations expose baby to a variety of textures, while creating something to remember your little one in their youngest years.
This month: Let’s celebrat...
In Baby Keepsake, our sensory art explorations expose baby to a variety of textures, while creating something to remember your little one in their youngest years.
This month: Let’s celebrat...
14
October
National Dessert Day
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Ivoryton Library Association
Kids and families are invited to join the Ivoryton Library in celebrating National Dessert Day by creating all kinds of no-bake desserts! ...
14
October
Trivia Night at Brickside Pizza!
6:30 pm Brickside Pizza
Free to Play! Food & Drink Specials! Prize for the Winning Team!
14
October
2026 Candidate Forum at John Winthrop Middle School
6:30 pm John Winthrop Middle School
The Essex and Brainerd Libraries will jointly sponsor a forum for state senate and house candidates in our shared districts on Wednesday, October 14th at 6:30 PM in the auditorium at John Winthrop Middle School. Participating candidates for the District 36 House seat ar...
15
October
American Red Cross Blood Drive - Essex Town Hall
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm Sullivan Financial Advisors
Come donate blood on Thursday, October 15 12-5 at Essex Town Hall
15
October
"All About Allergies" with Physician Zachary Rubin (Virtual)
6:00 pm Essex Library Association
Essex Library Association will host pediatrician, allergist and social media star Zachary Rubin virtually for a discussion of “All About Allergies: Everything You Need to Know About Asthma, Food Allergies, Hay Fever, and More.” The book, “All Abo...
17
October
Ivoryton Pumpkin Chase
9:00 am - 12:00 pm Ivoryton Library Association
Registration for the 2026 Ivoryton Pumpkin Chase is open!
The Ivoryton Pumpkin Chase is a 5K Road/Trail Race to benefit the Ivoryton Library and takes place Saturday, October 17 at 9am! The race begins and ends on Ivoryton Green, and runs through Fa...
17
October
Future Fashionistas: Learn to Design and Illustrate Like A Pro! Ages 11-15
9:00 am - 11:00 am Spectrum Art Gallery/Arts Center Killingworth
Do you have a passion for style? Do you fill your notebooks with clothing doodles and dream of seeing your own designs on the runway? Step into the shoes of a real designer in this immersive, hands-on fashion illustration course!
This cr...
17
October
River View Cemetery Walking Tour
5:00 pm - 6:15 pm River View Cemetery
Join EHS Director, Melissa Josefiak as she guides a ...
18
October
Autumn & Halloween Card Making
1:00 pm - 3:30 pm Spectrum Art Gallery/Arts Center Killingworth
Welcome to the September/October card making workshop at Spectrum Gallery. In this unique workshop learn to compose four different layouts, create watercolor backgrounds using stamping and stenciled backgrounds ...
The Witness Stones Project – Thomas Sobuck
11:45 am - 1:00 pm St. John’s Episcopal Church
The Witness Stones Project, a program of Historic New England, seeks to recognize and remember enslaved people who helped build our communities. St. John's Episcopal Church in Essex has placed two Witness Stones in honor of people enslaved by members of our congregation...
Art Journaling Workshop
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Spectrum Art Gallery/Arts Center Killingworth
This is a workshop that will guide you to create your private journal and explore a variety of creative expressions. Everything goes in this workshop–use different mediums and text to create intentions, dreams, fantasy landscapes, travel, and more.
Baby Keepsake (Birth – Age 2)
10:00 am - 11:00 am Essex Library Association
Program designed for caregivers and their child, age birth – 2.
In Baby Keepsake, our sensory art explorations expose baby to a variety of textures, while creating something to remember your little one in their youngest years.
This month: Let’s celebrat...
In Baby Keepsake, our sensory art explorations expose baby to a variety of textures, while creating something to remember your little one in their youngest years.
This month: Let’s celebrat...
National Dessert Day
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Ivoryton Library Association
Kids and families are invited to join the Ivoryton Library in celebrating National Dessert Day by creating all kinds of no-bake desserts! ...
Trivia Night at Brickside Pizza!
6:30 pm Brickside Pizza
Free to Play! Food & Drink Specials! Prize for the Winning Team!
2026 Candidate Forum at John Winthrop Middle School
6:30 pm John Winthrop Middle School
The Essex and Brainerd Libraries will jointly sponsor a forum for state senate and house candidates in our shared districts on Wednesday, October 14th at 6:30 PM in the auditorium at John Winthrop Middle School. Participating candidates for the District 36 House seat ar...
American Red Cross Blood Drive – Essex Town Hall
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm Sullivan Financial Advisors
Come donate blood on Thursday, October 15 12-5 at Essex Town Hall
“All About Allergies” with Physician Zachary Rubin (Virtual)
6:00 pm Essex Library Association
Essex Library Association will host pediatrician, allergist and social media star Zachary Rubin virtually for a discussion of “All About Allergies: Everything You Need to Know About Asthma, Food Allergies, Hay Fever, and More.” The book, “All Abo...
Ivoryton Pumpkin Chase
9:00 am - 12:00 pm Ivoryton Library Association
Registration for the 2026 Ivoryton Pumpkin Chase is open!
The Ivoryton Pumpkin Chase is a 5K Road/Trail Race to benefit the Ivoryton Library and takes place Saturday, October 17 at 9am! The race begins and ends on Ivoryton Green, and runs through Fa...
Future Fashionistas: Learn to Design and Illustrate Like A Pro! Ages 11-15
9:00 am - 11:00 am Spectrum Art Gallery/Arts Center Killingworth
Do you have a passion for style? Do you fill your notebooks with clothing doodles and dream of seeing your own designs on the runway? Step into the shoes of a real designer in this immersive, hands-on fashion illustration course!
This cr...
River View Cemetery Walking Tour
5:00 pm - 6:15 pm River View Cemetery
Join EHS Director, Melissa Josefiak as she guides a ...
Autumn & Halloween Card Making
1:00 pm - 3:30 pm Spectrum Art Gallery/Arts Center Killingworth
Welcome to the September/October card making workshop at Spectrum Gallery. In this unique workshop learn to compose four different layouts, create watercolor backgrounds using stamping and stenciled backgrounds ...