Ongoing

Daffodil Days

Celebrate Daffodil Days! Come experience the vibrant beauty of Daffodil Days in the three villages of Essex starting on March 22nd! Join us for a delightful stroll to see the golden daffodils and explore our charming town’s merchant specials. Discover unique treasures, savor local flavors, and immerse yourself in the warmth of community spirit. Don’t miss this opportunity to celebrate springtime and see the 45,000+ daffodils planted from Ivoryton to Centerbrook to Essex!  Click here for details:  https://essexct.com/deals/ Click the map below to enlarge, print, or download!

Essex EGGstravaganza!

Grove Street Park 16 Grove Street, Essex

It's time for our annual egg hunt!  The Eggstravaganza is open to Essex children & their guests from birth to third grade.  Plan to arrive for the egg hunt 15 minutes early as we will begin at 10 am sharp!  Prior to the hunt, join the Easter Bunny at Essex Town Hall Auditorium for story time with the Essex Library (9:15 am). Preregistration is required at www.essexct.recdesk.com

Free

Con Brio Spring Concerts 2025

Christ the King Church 1 McCurdy Rd, Old Lyme

TWO GALA FAREWELL CONCERTS In honor of the retirement of Dr. Stephen Bruce, Music Director, and Ms. Susan Saltus, Associate Music Director Performances will be Saturday April 12, 2025 at 8:00 PM and Sunday April 13, 2025, at 4:00 PM, at Christ the King church, Old Lyme, with the Con Brio Festival Orchestra, and Con Brio Chorus, conducted by Dr. Stephen Bruce. The soloists are Ransom Bruce, tenor, and Bill Sorensen, tenor. Mr. Sorensen is a member of Con Brio. In response to high demand for tickets, Con Brio now presents two performances of all Concerts. Tickets are $40 or $15 for students. Please visit conbrio.org or call (860) 526-539 for tickets. Patrons are advised to purchase tickets early, as concerts do sell out. The performance runs for about 2 hours, including intermission.

$40