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Daffodil Days

Celebrate Daffodil Days! Come experience the vibrant beauty of Daffodil Days in the three villages of Essex now through April 21st, proudly sponsored by the Essex Board of Trade! 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! Daffodil Days Specials & Discounts: Brickside Pizza: Daffodil Pie, Limited time only! A white pie with fresh mozzarella, fontinella, ricotta, shallots, fresh thyme, garlic, parmesan, basil, honey, and a lemon zest! Connecticut River Museum: offering free take-home seed packets for Museum visitors. Each packet contains a mix of 20+ wildflowers that are perfect for attracting bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds, great for supporting native pollinators, and easy to grow and maintain. Essex Preschool:  mention daffodil days when you register for any Essex Preschool program during the month of April and your annual registration fee will be waived. (A $150-$250 value) house of the triple moon: the shop is giving out mugwort (an herb used for protection) with any purchase over $35 […]

“The Wonderland Conundrum” – An Ivoryton Library Escape Room

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Ivoryton Library 106 Main Street, Ivoryton

The "Wonderland Conundrum" Escape Room, running Friday, March 13th through Sunday, March 29th, invites teams to tumble down the Rabbit Hole for a whimsical event. The challenge is clear but daunting: teams must work together to capture the elusive White Rabbit and escape the Rabbit Hole before time runs out. The stakes are high, as failing to solve the puzzles in time risks the wrath of the Queen of Hearts and her infamous decree, "Off with their heads!" Designed for groups of friends, families, or colleagues, the experience accommodates teams of three to six people. Each group has exactly one hour to decipher clues, solve intricate puzzles, and unlock the secrets necessary to make their escape. It is an opportunity for participants to test their wits, teamwork, and problem-solving skills and have fun! Space is limited for this special two-week engagement, so early reservations are highly recommended. Secure your spot and view available time slots by visiting Ivoryton Library's Eventbrite page. The cost per team is $180, with a special weekday discount available for sessions on Monday through Thursday at 2:00 PM or 4:00 PM. Don’t miss your chance to take on the Queen of Hearts—reserve your escape today!

$180

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