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Growing Mountain Laurels
Growing Mountain Laurels
Felicia Millet, a plant diagnostician with the Department of Plant Pathology and Ecology at The Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station, will be onsite at Essex Library to present “Growing Mountain Laurels in Connecticut.” Mountain Laurel was named the state flower of Connecticut in 1907 and has continued to captivate residents ever since. This presentation will include a discussion of the history of these native plants, cultivar descriptions, tips on planting, as well as which pests and diseases to look out for. This program is made possible through a collaboration of Essex Library and the Essex Land Trust. This program is FREE and open to ALL at 33 West Avenue, Essex, CT. Registration is required. Register online at www.youressexlibrary.org or by calling the library at 860-767-1560.
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RiverFare 2025
RiverFare 2025
Join the Connecticut River Museum for RiverFare 2025! Delight in an evening of delicious food, wines, cocktails, music and more while enjoying the beautiful river views from the Museum’s front lawn. Local restaurants and caterers provide delectable samples of their culinary talents. Enjoy tastings from wineries and breweries of the Connecticut River Valley. Do not miss the luxury-filled silent auction! RiverFare 2025 takes place on the front lawn of the Museum, under a tent with fabulous views of the Connecticut River. $80 Individual ticket ($95 at the door) $165 Single Patron ticket. See it. Want it. Buy it. Use your Patron level ticket to lock in great prices on select items with no bidding needed. Plus, all patron-level tickets include a choice of complimentary drink or raffle ticket. Purchase Tickets
$80
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Little Learners: Let’s Go Camping! (Ages 2-5)
Little Learners: Let’s Go Camping! (Ages 2-5)
Program for kids ages 2-5. Gather 'round the (pretend) campfire for a cozy camping-themed story time filled with stories, songs, and outdoor adventure fun! Join us for themed stories, songs, rhymes, and crafts! We’ll learn early literacy concepts like colors, shapes, opposites, the ABCs and much more, to prepare our pre-school age children for kindergarten. Essex Library programs are free and open to the public. Registration is encouraged to ensure enough crafts are prepared. Click here to register!
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Movie Matinee at Essex Library
Movie Matinee at Essex Library
Enjoy a movie on the big screen in the Buel Room of Essex Library! No registration necessary, drop in! For the movie title, call the library at 860-767-1560 or check the library's events calendar at www.youressexlibrary.org
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Psychedelic ’60’s at The Gris
Psychedelic ’60’s at The Gris
Every Friday, 8:30pm - 12:00am Psychedelic ’60’s, a power trio that pays tribute to the ground-breaking musical super groups of the sixties, plays the Tap Room at The Griswold Inn every Friday night. Take this nostalgic trip and listen to the music of the Kinks, the Beatles, the Animals, Creedence Clearwater Revival... ROCK N' ROLL!
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Weekend Wiggle Worms (Ages 0-3)
Weekend Wiggle Worms (Ages 0-3)
Program for kids ages 0-3 and their caregivers, siblings welcome. Wiggle Worms is a play-based music and movement story time for children and their caregivers! Essex Library programs are free and open to the public. No registration required. www.youressexlibrary.org
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A Movie Sing-Along Party!
A Movie Sing-Along Party!
Grab a friend and “rejoicify” with us during a special sing-along showing of a ‘popular’ 2024 PG movie musical. Come in costume (if you’d like), sing along (or just watch!), make friendship bracelets, and enjoy an afternoon to remember! Movie snacks will be provided. Essex Library programs are free and open to the public. Registration is encouraged to ensure enough crafts are prepared. Click here to register!
Free
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Psychedelic ’60’s at The Gris
Psychedelic ’60’s at The Gris
Every Friday, 8:30pm - 12:00am Psychedelic ’60’s, a power trio that pays tribute to the ground-breaking musical super groups of the sixties, plays the Tap Room at The Griswold Inn every Friday night. Take this nostalgic trip and listen to the music of the Kinks, the Beatles, the Animals, Creedence Clearwater Revival... ROCK N' ROLL!
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Rotary Club of Essex Shad Bake 2025
Rotary Club of Essex Shad Bake 2025
The Tradition Continues! Join Us for the Rotary Club of Essex Shad Bake 2025! Get ready for an unforgettable afternoon at this annual culinary tradition, dating back to 1958, that is a quintessential Spring ritual of the Connecticut River. Date: Saturday, June 7, 2025 ⏰ Time: 3:00 – 6:00 PM Location: Essex Island Marina, 11 Ferry Street, Essex, CT Getting There: Park in Essex and take the ferry at the corner of Pratt and Ferry Streets. What’s on the Menu? New England clam chowder, oyster & clam appetizers start at 3:00 PM (available at an additional cost) Cash bar with beer, wine, and soda open from 3:00 – 6:00 PM Shad Bake Dinner served between 4:30 – 6:00 PM Live Entertainment by As Time Goes By Swing Band! ️ Tickets: ✅ $40 Online (available until June 6) ✅ $50 at the event Sponsorship opportunities are available: Captain $5,000 Fisherman $2,500 Shad $1,000 Roe $500 ️ Watch the Shad Bake in Action! Click to view Don’t miss out on this historic tradition! Secure your tickets today and be part of a true Connecticut River experience. We can't wait to see you there!
$40
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Psychedelic ’60’s at The Gris
Psychedelic ’60’s at The Gris
Every Friday, 8:30pm - 12:00am Psychedelic ’60’s, a power trio that pays tribute to the ground-breaking musical super groups of the sixties, plays the Tap Room at The Griswold Inn every Friday night. Take this nostalgic trip and listen to the music of the Kinks, the Beatles, the Animals, Creedence Clearwater Revival... ROCK N' ROLL!
1 event,
Psychedelic ’60’s at The Gris
Psychedelic ’60’s at The Gris
Every Friday, 8:30pm - 12:00am Psychedelic ’60’s, a power trio that pays tribute to the ground-breaking musical super groups of the sixties, plays the Tap Room at The Griswold Inn every Friday night. Take this nostalgic trip and listen to the music of the Kinks, the Beatles, the Animals, Creedence Clearwater Revival... ROCK N' ROLL!
1 event,
Psychedelic ’60’s at The Gris
Psychedelic ’60’s at The Gris
Every Friday, 8:30pm - 12:00am Psychedelic ’60’s, a power trio that pays tribute to the ground-breaking musical super groups of the sixties, plays the Tap Room at The Griswold Inn every Friday night. Take this nostalgic trip and listen to the music of the Kinks, the Beatles, the Animals, Creedence Clearwater Revival... ROCK N' ROLL!
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Digging for Good Youth Program
Digging for Good Youth Program
Essex Historical Society and Essex Library Association invite children and young adults ages 8-18, with their guardians, to join the Digging for Good team from Haddam, CT to metal detect and ‘dig’ on Hills Academy’s historic grounds. Digging for Good will bring a number of metal detecting tools and lead the search to find metal objects buried in the front lawn of 1832 Hill's Academy: a former school that operated for at least 80 years. Anything found will be donated to Essex Historical Society, and may later be placed on exhibit. Digging for Good may take photos and videos of interesting finds for their You Tube channel. This program is a partnership between EHS, Digging for Good, and Essex Library Association. You must REGISTER for this event through Essex Library so that we may contact participants in the case of inclement weather. Please dress for the outdoors and wear sturdy shoes and sunscreen, as needed. Hills Academy History Center is located at 22 Prospect Street in Essex, CT. Parking is in the back of the building. Questions? Contact Outreach Coordinator, Kate Savage
Free
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Psychedelic ’60’s at The Gris
Psychedelic ’60’s at The Gris
Every Friday, 8:30pm - 12:00am Psychedelic ’60’s, a power trio that pays tribute to the ground-breaking musical super groups of the sixties, plays the Tap Room at The Griswold Inn every Friday night. Take this nostalgic trip and listen to the music of the Kinks, the Beatles, the Animals, Creedence Clearwater Revival... ROCK N' ROLL!