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Autumn Arts Popup

Spectrum Art Gallery 61 Main Street, Centerbrook

This fall, Spectrum Art Gallery celebrates the coming of Fall with a special Autumn Arts Popup on Saturday, October 11 (10–5pm) and Sunday, October 12 (12–5pm). Visitors can stroll among tents filled with artwork and fine crafts in front of the Gallery (61 Main Street, Centerbrook) and within its newly expanded adjacent arts space. Minutes from downtown Essex, Centerbrook also offers multiple local dining options just steps away. The Popup coincides with Spectrum’s current exhibition, Emerging Autumn (through November 8), so visitors can also explore the Gallery’s vibrant show of paintings, mixed media, photography, and sculpture. The Artisans Store also features a wide variety of original crafts in wood, glass, ceramics, fabric, jewelry, and more — perfect for adding to one’s own collection or for early holiday shopping. Also pleased to announce the 2025 Autumn Arts Popup is partially sponsored by Renewal by Andersen, offering a range of quality windows and doors.  

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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

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