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Sidewalk Sale!

Essex Village

Stroll through the village and shop for seasonal savings from your favorite local businesses, discovering hidden gems along the way. Participating businesses in downtown Essex will be exploding with specials and sales. Don't miss out on the good finds at this annual sidewalk sale event! Participating merchants include: Bluegill Home Centerbrook Cheese Shop Connecticut River Museum Emmy's on Main Essex Art Association Goods & Curiosities - The Griswold Inn Store Grace & Haven Homeward Collective house of the triple moon J Alden Clothiers J McLaughlin JOY Chocolate Co P O R T + W I L L O W | Boutique The RiverLane Toys Ahoy!

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Explore & Play Hikes: Geocache Challenge

The Millrace Ivory Street, Ivoryton

Program open to families with children ages 5+. Did you know there’s games you can play outdoors? Join Essex Library, Ivoryton Library, and Essex Land Trust to explore some fun family games to LEVEL UP your trailblazing! As we explore some beautiful ELT properties, we’ll introduce exciting outdoor games that turn every walk into a discovery! Whether you're new to hiking or a seasoned trail walker, this program will inspire fresh ways to enjoy nature together. In this session, families will learn how to use the free Geocache app to join the world’s largest treasure hunt by using a GPS-enabled device or smartphone to search for hidden geocaches! This program will be held at The Millrace, Ivory St, Ivoryton. In the event of rain, this program will not be held. This program is free and open to the public. Registration is required. Click here to register.

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Psychedelic ’60’s at The Gris

The Griswold Inn 36 Main Street, Essex

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!