Scarecrow Contest sponsored by The Essex Board of Trade

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Essex Village

The Essex Scarecrow Contest and FestiFall have become a much-loved community tradition, bringing creativity, fun, and local spirit to the Main Streets of Centerbrook, Essex, and Ivoryton each fall! Every year, residents, businesses, and organizations design and build scarecrows to display on lamp posts throughout town. The scarecrows will be on display all October, so stroll the streets, snap photos, and share your favorites! Voting to start online on Saturday, October 3rd at https://essexct.com/scarecrow-contest-2026/ Questions? Email ebotpresident@gmail.com

Free

Teen Advisory Board Informational Meeting

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Essex Library 33 West Avenue, Essex

Teen Advisory Board Informational Meeting, held in-person at the Essex Library on September 14 at 4:00 PM. Teens who are interested in having input on Young Adult aspects of the library can join Teen Advisory Board. Open to teens in Grades 7-12. Held at Essex Library. No registration required.

Girls’ Night Out in Essex!

Essex Village

On Wednesday, November 12th at 5pm, Girl's Night Out (GNO) with The-E-List will mark the official launch of the holiday season in Essex, sponsored by Essex Bank and the Essex Board of Trade, The event includes Essex Board of Trade (EBOT) merchants in Essex Village on Main Street and North Main Street, plus DRIFT in Safe Harbor Dauntless Marina. This year, GNO will have 2 check-in locations, from 5:00pm - 6:30pm, where attendees can pick up a sticker and qualify for 20% discount off merchandise: Meet your friends at The Wine Bar at The Griswold Inn for 1/2 price wine! PLUS, The Wine Bar is the perfect spot to unwind after shopping and enjoy dinner with your girlfriends. Reservations are a must: 860.767.1776. If you prefer to start shopping at the top of Main Street, Prive-Swiss Wellness MedSpa, will also be issuing 20%-off stickers between 5pm and 6:30pm. Many thanks to the Essex Garden Club and EBOT who'll be decorating with greenery, lights and ribbon to create a festive streetscape for GNO and the 2025 holiday season. Participants: Bluegill Home Connecticut River Museum Cortland Park Drift Emmy's on Main Essex Art Association, presenting "Double Visions" by Brian McClear & Peter Christ FLOW Essex Goods & Curiosities - The Griswold Inn Store […]