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		0 events 1 0 events, 1	0 events 2 0 events, 2	2 events 3 2 events, 3 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm Recurring Scarecrow Contest sponsored by The Essex Board of Trade October 3, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm Recurring Scarecrow Contest sponsored by The Essex Board of Trade 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, 8:30 pm Recurring Psychedelic ’60’s at The Gris October 3, 2025 @ 8:30 pm Recurring 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!	6 events 4 6 events, 4 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Cyanotype Photography: Make Photographs with the Sun’s Light! October 4, 2025 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Cyanotype Photography: Make Photographs with the Sun’s Light! Join exhibiting artist Evie Lovett for a hands-on experience making photographs using objects, the light of the sun, and water. With cyanotype photography, photographs are made by placing objects on specially coated non-toxic light-sensitive paper, exposing it to the light of the sun, and developing the image in water. The result is a captivating image in shades of dark blue to white. Create a work of art and discover the process behind Lovett’s artwork, on view in Watermark: Capturing the Connecticut exhibit. Although supplies will be provided, attendees are welcome to bring their own flowers, leaves, or plants, which can be used to make cyanotypes. RSVP is required. Members $10; Non-Members $15 $15, 11:00 am - 2:00 pm River Tales: Bat Loves the Night October 4, 2025 @ 11:00 am - 2:00 pm River Tales: Bat Loves the Night Swing by the Connecticut River Museum for take-home craft activities that engage kids with the Connecticut River’s stunning wildlife and rich history. Crafts will take place in the Museum’s Boathouse. A program just for kids 4+ and their caregivers, River Tales includes a story and craft activity themed around nature. Join us for an extra-spooky River Tales as we read Bat Loves the Night by Nicola Davies, a beautifully detailed exploration of bat behavior and navigational skills as they hunt for food. Questions? Email astromberger@ctrivermuseum.org. $3, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm FestiFall sponsored by The Essex Board of Trade October 4, 2025 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm FestiFall sponsored by The Essex Board of Trade Ahoy maties! And Shiver me timbers! Gather all ye Buccaneers and Scallywags and head to Essex for the 2025 FestiFall, Saturday, October 4 from 11 to 4. We’re setting sail with this year’s theme: PIRATES! The scarecrows will be on display all October, so stroll the streets, snap photos, and share your favorites, and voting to start Saturday, October 4th online at https://essexct.com/scarecrow-contest/ Fun activities include: bandana coloringface paintingtattooshats & eye patchespumpkin scavenger huntpop-up vendors*costumes optional Free + 3 More	2 events 5 2 events, 5 10:00 am - 2:00 pm EAA’s White Elephant Sale! October 5, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm EAA’s White Elephant Sale! Essex Art Association White Elephant Sale Please support the Essex Art Association during our annual White Elephant fundraiser to benefit EAA! We’ll have a treasure trove of artwork, textiles, pottery, jewelry, books, and art supplies — you’ll surely find something inspiring. Sale Dates: Saturday & Sunday, October 4–5 Time: 12–4 pm on the 4th, 10 to 2 on the 5th Location: Essex Art Association Gallery, 10 North Main Street, Essex, CT Donations Accepted: Friday, October 3, from 1–5 pm Bring your gently used art-related items — objects d’art, books, supplies, jewelry, and more. Contact Ellen at 860-377-7750 for more information. Thank you for helping local art thrive! Free, 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm Recurring Scarecrow Contest sponsored by The Essex Board of Trade October 5, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm Recurring Scarecrow Contest sponsored by The Essex Board of Trade 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
1 event 6 1 event, 6 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm Recurring Scarecrow Contest sponsored by The Essex Board of Trade October 6, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm Recurring Scarecrow Contest sponsored by The Essex Board of Trade 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	1 event 7 1 event, 7 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm Recurring Scarecrow Contest sponsored by The Essex Board of Trade October 7, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm Recurring Scarecrow Contest sponsored by The Essex Board of Trade 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	1 event 8 1 event, 8 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm Recurring Scarecrow Contest sponsored by The Essex Board of Trade October 8, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm Recurring Scarecrow Contest sponsored by The Essex Board of Trade 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	1 event 9 1 event, 9 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm Recurring Scarecrow Contest sponsored by The Essex Board of Trade October 9, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm Recurring Scarecrow Contest sponsored by The Essex Board of Trade 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	3 events 10 3 events, 10 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm Recurring Scarecrow Contest sponsored by The Essex Board of Trade October 10, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm Recurring Scarecrow Contest sponsored by The Essex Board of Trade 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, 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm COLLECTION FOR Kids Halloween Costume Swap October 10, 2025 @ 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm COLLECTION FOR Kids Halloween Costume Swap Costume donations for our Kid's Halloween Costume Swap will be collected on October 10 from 2-5 PM. Gently used or new costumes can be dropped off to the Children's department! Free, 8:30 pm Recurring Psychedelic ’60’s at The Gris October 10, 2025 @ 8:30 pm Recurring 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!	3 events 11 3 events, 11 10:00 am - 11:00 am October 11, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Join Tumble Science Podcast for Kids for a live event at the Connecticut River Museum. Expect a delightful morning with games and stories inspired by their popular episode “What’s That Bird Song?” Together, families will explore the vibrant world of Northeast birds—how they sound, where they live, and their special ties to our surroundings. Special guest Emmy Brockman, an award-winning singer-songwriter and early childhood education specialist, will be performing as well. This interactive event promises curiosity, joy, and discovery—Tumble style! Tumble is a science podcast to be enjoyed by the entire family. It is hosted and produced by Lindsay Patterson (science journalist) and Marshall Escamilla (teacher). Join Lindsay and Marshall as they ask questions, uncover mysteries, and share what science is all about. Members $10; Non-Members $12 $12, 11:00 am - 3:00 pm Essex Garden Club Fall Pop Up October 11, 2025 @ 11:00 am - 3:00 pm Essex Garden Club Fall Pop Up ESSEX GARDEN CLUB FALL POP-UPSATURDAY, OCTOBER 1111 am - 3 pm @ the Essex Town ParkDon’t miss this special opportunity to purchase:-the Unveiling of the Unique Enchanting Autumn Troll-Essex Garden Club Garlic Salt-Fall Wreaths, Decorated Pumpkins- and…Much, Much More Free, 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm Recurring Scarecrow Contest sponsored by The Essex Board of Trade October 11, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm Recurring Scarecrow Contest sponsored by The Essex Board of Trade 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	1 event 12 1 event, 12 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm Recurring Scarecrow Contest sponsored by The Essex Board of Trade October 12, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm Recurring Scarecrow Contest sponsored by The Essex Board of Trade 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
1 event 13 1 event, 13 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm Recurring Scarecrow Contest sponsored by The Essex Board of Trade October 13, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm Recurring Scarecrow Contest sponsored by The Essex Board of Trade 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	1 event 14 1 event, 14 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm Recurring Scarecrow Contest sponsored by The Essex Board of Trade October 14, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm Recurring Scarecrow Contest sponsored by The Essex Board of Trade 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	1 event 15 1 event, 15 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm Recurring Scarecrow Contest sponsored by The Essex Board of Trade October 15, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm Recurring Scarecrow Contest sponsored by The Essex Board of Trade 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	2 events 16 2 events, 16 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm Recurring Scarecrow Contest sponsored by The Essex Board of Trade October 16, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm Recurring Scarecrow Contest sponsored by The Essex Board of Trade 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, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Band Together for Breast Cancer October 16, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Band Together for Breast Cancer Join us for this free class as we move together in support of Terri Brodeur Breast Cancer Foundation. Donations are encouraged and will go directly to this incredible cause. Wear PINK to show your support! Donation	2 events 17 2 events, 17 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm Recurring Scarecrow Contest sponsored by The Essex Board of Trade October 17, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm Recurring Scarecrow Contest sponsored by The Essex Board of Trade 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, 8:30 pm Recurring Psychedelic ’60’s at The Gris October 17, 2025 @ 8:30 pm Recurring 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!	2 events 18 2 events, 18 7:30 am - 12:00 pm Ivoryton Pumpkin Chase October 18, 2025 @ 7:30 am - 12:00 pm Ivoryton Pumpkin Chase The Ivoryton Library Association's annual Pumpkin Chase 5K and Kids’ Pumpkin Fun Run are back! Register to join the 16th annual Pumpkin Chase 5K taking place on Saturday, October 18 at 9AM. Check in opens at 7:30AM on the Ivoryton Green. Participants will receive a free t-shirt with registration before September 18. Registrations after September 18 and day-of registrations will receive a free t-shirt while supplies last. Group pricing available! The Pumpkin Chase course starts along North Main Street, Ivoryton for approximately half a mile before turning left down Falls River Drive. At the one mile mark, the course enters the Essex Land Trust’s Falls River Preserve for a 1.1 mile trail loop that meanders along the Falls River, then it heads back to Ivoryton Green. This year's Kids’ Pumpkin Fun Run kicks off at 8:30AM at the Ivoryton Library, and is FREE and open to runners seven and under. All Pumpkin Fun Run participants will receive a voucher for a free book at Ivoryton Library! The Ivoryton Pumpkin Chase 5K Road/Trail Race and Kids’ Pumpkin Fun Run are held annually to benefit the Ivoryton Library and they take place in our beautiful, peak foliage season! Registration link: https://runsignup.com/Race/CT/Ivoryton/IvorytonPumpkinChase $35, 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm Recurring Scarecrow Contest sponsored by The Essex Board of Trade October 18, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm Recurring Scarecrow Contest sponsored by The Essex Board of Trade 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	1 event 19 1 event, 19 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm Recurring Scarecrow Contest sponsored by The Essex Board of Trade October 19, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm Recurring Scarecrow Contest sponsored by The Essex Board of Trade 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
1 event 20 1 event, 20 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm Recurring Scarecrow Contest sponsored by The Essex Board of Trade October 20, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm Recurring Scarecrow Contest sponsored by The Essex Board of Trade 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	1 event 21 1 event, 21 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm Recurring Scarecrow Contest sponsored by The Essex Board of Trade October 21, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm Recurring Scarecrow Contest sponsored by The Essex Board of Trade 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	2 events 22 2 events, 22 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm Recurring Scarecrow Contest sponsored by The Essex Board of Trade October 22, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm Recurring Scarecrow Contest sponsored by The Essex Board of Trade 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, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Live from the Boathouse! Jason Scappaticci presents Mark Twain’s Guide to Spiritualism and Seances October 22, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Live from the Boathouse! Jason Scappaticci presents Mark Twain’s Guide to Spiritualism and Seances Known best today for his literary masterpieces and frank observations on society, Mark Twain was an active participant in the spiritualism craze that swept the United States during the 19th century. Throughout his life, including the time he spent living in Hartford, he took an interest in the spirit world by attending seances, palm readings, and meeting mediums. Join historian Jason Scappaticci for a lecture that explores the supernatural through the lens of one of America’s greatest literary minds. This lecture will be available in person and over Zoom. To access the live stream, please purchase a Virtual Ticket. $5	2 events 23 2 events, 23 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm Recurring Scarecrow Contest sponsored by The Essex Board of Trade October 23, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm Recurring Scarecrow Contest sponsored by The Essex Board of Trade 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, 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm EBOT Business After Hours at The RiverLane October 23, 2025 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm EBOT Business After Hours at The RiverLane Join the Essex Board of Trade for our next Business After Hours — a relaxed time with light refreshments, great conversation, and the chance to explore one of our local member businesses. Date: October 23rdTime: 5:30 to 7 pmPlace: The RiverLane, 7 Main St. Essex, CT https://theriverlane.com/ This event is a special perk for EBOT members — but if you're curious about joining, this is the perfect time to learn more! Membership connects you with our vibrant local business community, gives you a voice in town events, and offers valuable networking opportunities. Learn how to become a member: https:// essexct.com/membership-2/ Free	2 events 24 2 events, 24 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm Recurring Scarecrow Contest sponsored by The Essex Board of Trade October 24, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm Recurring Scarecrow Contest sponsored by The Essex Board of Trade 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, 8:30 pm Recurring Psychedelic ’60’s at The Gris October 24, 2025 @ 8:30 pm Recurring 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!	2 events 25 2 events, 25 10:00 am - 7:00 pm Ivoryton Pumpkin Festival October 25, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 7:00 pm Ivoryton Pumpkin Festival Celebrate fall in full festive spirit at the 25th Annual Ivoryton Pumpkin Festival on Saturday, October 25, 2025! This beloved community event draws over 1,500 visitors to the Ivoryton Village Green for a fun-filled day of FREE activities for all ages. From autumn traditions to Halloween fun, the Pumpkin Festival has something for everyone, so come in costume and get into the spirit! Returning this year is the ever-popular Costume Parade, open to all but geared toward children 12 and under. Parade kicks off at 4:30 PM from the corner of Walnut and Main Street and travels through the heart of the village. --- Pre-Festival Fun Start your day early with a Pumpkin Carving Party hosted by Bushy Hill Nature Center from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at 253 Bushy Hill Rd., Ivoryton, CT. All ages and skill levels are welcome to carve a pumpkin that will be featured in the festival's evening Pumpkin Stroll. Special thanks to the Essex Police Union and Bushy Hill Nature Center at Incarnation Center for providing pumpkins. --- Festival Highlights (Starting at 5:00 PM): · Live Music by The FEDERATION (5:00 – 7:00 PM) · Face Painting by The Painted Smile at Brickside Pizza’s […] Free, 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm Recurring Scarecrow Contest sponsored by The Essex Board of Trade October 25, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm Recurring Scarecrow Contest sponsored by The Essex Board of Trade 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	1 event 26 1 event, 26 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm Recurring Scarecrow Contest sponsored by The Essex Board of Trade October 26, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm Recurring Scarecrow Contest sponsored by The Essex Board of Trade 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
1 event 27 1 event, 27 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm Recurring Scarecrow Contest sponsored by The Essex Board of Trade October 27, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm Recurring Scarecrow Contest sponsored by The Essex Board of Trade 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	1 event 28 1 event, 28 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm Recurring Scarecrow Contest sponsored by The Essex Board of Trade October 28, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm Recurring Scarecrow Contest sponsored by The Essex Board of Trade 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	1 event 29 1 event, 29 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm Recurring Scarecrow Contest sponsored by The Essex Board of Trade October 29, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm Recurring Scarecrow Contest sponsored by The Essex Board of Trade 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	1 event 30 1 event, 30 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm Recurring Scarecrow Contest sponsored by The Essex Board of Trade October 30, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm Recurring Scarecrow Contest sponsored by The Essex Board of Trade 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	3 events 31 3 events, 31 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm Recurring Scarecrow Contest sponsored by The Essex Board of Trade October 31, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm Recurring Scarecrow Contest sponsored by The Essex Board of Trade 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, 6:00 pm The Essex Halloween Parade October 31, 2025 @ 6:00 pm The Essex Halloween Parade The Essex Halloween Parade is on October 31st at 6pm! It starts at the Essex Post Office on Main Street in Essex. It is sponsored by the Essex Fire Department and The Griswold Inn. Stay tuned for more details on the Essex Fire Engine Co. #1 Facebook page. Free, 8:30 pm Recurring Psychedelic ’60’s at The Gris October 31, 2025 @ 8:30 pm Recurring 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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October 3

October 3, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Scarecrow Contest sponsored by The Essex Board of Trade

October 3, 2025 @ 8:30 pm

Psychedelic ’60’s at The Gris

October 4

October 4, 2025 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm

Cyanotype Photography: Make Photographs with the Sun’s Light!

October 4, 2025 @ 11:00 am - 2:00 pm

River Tales: Bat Loves the Night

October 4, 2025 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

FestiFall sponsored by The Essex Board of Trade

October 5

October 5, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

EAA’s White Elephant Sale!

October 5, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Scarecrow Contest sponsored by The Essex Board of Trade

October 6

October 6, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Scarecrow Contest sponsored by The Essex Board of Trade

October 7

October 7, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Scarecrow Contest sponsored by The Essex Board of Trade

October 8

October 8, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Scarecrow Contest sponsored by The Essex Board of Trade

October 9

October 9, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Scarecrow Contest sponsored by The Essex Board of Trade

October 10

October 10, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Scarecrow Contest sponsored by The Essex Board of Trade

October 10, 2025 @ 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm

COLLECTION FOR Kids Halloween Costume Swap

October 10, 2025 @ 8:30 pm

Psychedelic ’60’s at The Gris

October 11

October 11, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

October 11, 2025 @ 11:00 am - 3:00 pm

Essex Garden Club Fall Pop Up

October 11, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Scarecrow Contest sponsored by The Essex Board of Trade

October 12

October 12, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Scarecrow Contest sponsored by The Essex Board of Trade

October 13

October 13, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Scarecrow Contest sponsored by The Essex Board of Trade

October 14

October 14, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Scarecrow Contest sponsored by The Essex Board of Trade

October 15

October 15, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Scarecrow Contest sponsored by The Essex Board of Trade

October 16

October 16, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Scarecrow Contest sponsored by The Essex Board of Trade

October 16, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Band Together for Breast Cancer

October 17

October 17, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Scarecrow Contest sponsored by The Essex Board of Trade

October 17, 2025 @ 8:30 pm

Psychedelic ’60’s at The Gris

October 18

October 18, 2025 @ 7:30 am - 12:00 pm

Ivoryton Pumpkin Chase

October 18, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Scarecrow Contest sponsored by The Essex Board of Trade

October 19

October 19, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Scarecrow Contest sponsored by The Essex Board of Trade

October 20

October 20, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Scarecrow Contest sponsored by The Essex Board of Trade

October 21

October 21, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Scarecrow Contest sponsored by The Essex Board of Trade

October 22

October 22, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Scarecrow Contest sponsored by The Essex Board of Trade

October 22, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Live from the Boathouse! Jason Scappaticci presents Mark Twain’s Guide to Spiritualism and Seances

October 23

October 23, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Scarecrow Contest sponsored by The Essex Board of Trade

October 23, 2025 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

EBOT Business After Hours at The RiverLane

October 24

October 24, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Scarecrow Contest sponsored by The Essex Board of Trade

October 24, 2025 @ 8:30 pm

Psychedelic ’60’s at The Gris

October 25

October 25, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 7:00 pm

Ivoryton Pumpkin Festival

October 25, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Scarecrow Contest sponsored by The Essex Board of Trade

October 26

October 26, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Scarecrow Contest sponsored by The Essex Board of Trade

October 27

October 27, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Scarecrow Contest sponsored by The Essex Board of Trade

October 28

October 28, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Scarecrow Contest sponsored by The Essex Board of Trade

October 29

October 29, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Scarecrow Contest sponsored by The Essex Board of Trade

October 30

October 30, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Scarecrow Contest sponsored by The Essex Board of Trade

October 31

October 31, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Scarecrow Contest sponsored by The Essex Board of Trade

October 31, 2025 @ 6:00 pm

The Essex Halloween Parade

October 31, 2025 @ 8:30 pm

Psychedelic ’60’s at The Gris

November 1

November 1, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Scarecrow Contest sponsored by The Essex Board of Trade

November 2

November 2, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Scarecrow Contest sponsored by The Essex Board of Trade

November 2, 2025 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

EHS 70th Anniversary Party