TGIT aka Thank Goodness it's Thursday! Come celebrate the week coming to an end with some champagne and shopping! TGIT happens every Thursday starting May 1st at the RiverLane. We hope to see you soon!
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!
We’re excited to invite you to a special Sip & Shop event at our Essex J. McLaughlin store, benefiting The Ivoryton Playhouse! Join us for an exciting shopping experience where you can explore our brand-new Summer Collection while enjoying a glass of wine and lite bites! 10% of all sales will support The Ivoryton Playhouse, a non-profit organization formed for the purpose of owning, restoring and operating the 100-year-old Playhouse, maintaining its cultural, educational, entertainment and service value to the community at large. We’d love for you to be part of this fun, meaningful event – bring a friend, enjoy some refreshments, and shop for your new summer wardrobe! If you are unable to attend, but would like to contribute, please respond to this email, or call us at (959) 265-3048. We are more than happy to hold items or offer complimentary shipping!
TGIT aka Thank Goodness it's Thursday! Come celebrate the week coming to an end with some champagne and shopping! TGIT happens every Thursday starting May 1st at the RiverLane. We hope to see you soon!
Interested in leaving your mark on Essex History? Then, please join us our Monthly Volunteer Open House! If you want to learn how to support EHS as a volunteer, please join us for this meet and greet. This is a no-commitment, hour long introduction to volunteerism with Essex Historical Society. One of our staff will give you a tour of Hills Academy and outline our volunteer positions including: Collections and research Education and Programming Event planning and fundraising Tour Guide for Pratt House and Walking Tours Maintenance of Gardens at Pratt House Preservation and up-keep of EHS’s two historic sites No need to RSVP, simply arrive to Hills Academy (22 Prospect Street) for 11:30 (parking and entrance in rear), and we will give you the information. If you can’t join us this month, we hope to see you at the next Open House. Open Houses will be held in the same place, at the same time on the 2nd Wednesday of each month, unless otherwise noted.
Valley Regional High School Crew Team's fundraiser to raise funds for boats and equipment. It’s a lot of fun with food, beverages, and a silent auction. This year’s event will be 7-9:30 on Friday, May 9th at the Essex Yacht club. Open bar and hor d'oeuvres. Tickets are $75 (+2.50). https://www.vrhscrew.org/crew-spring-fundraiser
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!
This fundraising event is a garden extravaganza featuring annuals, members’ perennial plants, herbs, shrubs, and fresh cut flowers as well as our world famous garlic salt, gently used home and garden treasures, garden gifts and jewelry. Join us at the Town Park. The Essex Garden Club was established in 1952 and soon after became a member of the Federated Garden Clubs of Connecticut. Their mission focuses on civic beautification, conserving natural resources, and horticulture & environmental education. For latest news, check out their website: https://www.essexgardenclubct.org/
Every year, the second Saturday in May, the Sailing Masters hosts the “Burning of the Ships” commemoration. This is a “mini-muster” to which the Corps invites area fife and drum corps to participate. The Grand parade will start at 2:00 p.m. at the Essex Town Hall and end head down Main Street to the CT River Museum. Following the parade there will be a short ceremony and each fife and drum corps will play! This commemoration is in remembrance of the burning of the fleet in Essex Harbor in April of 1814. Essex was widely known for building privateer ships to harass the British fleet during the War of 1812. In April of 1814 the British rowed up the Connecticut River in the cloak of darkness and burned all the ships, cordage and sail lofts in the village. This was a devastating blow to the War effort. It became the largest naval loss the Country had experienced until the bombing of Pearl Harbor. After this disastrous event, the town of Essex rebuilt the shipyard and eventually produced more ships than before the Raid. We come together every year to remember the loss but to also celebrate the tremendous recovery made […]
TGIT aka Thank Goodness it's Thursday! Come celebrate the week coming to an end with some champagne and shopping! TGIT happens every Thursday starting May 1st at the RiverLane. We hope to see you soon!
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!
What’s better than “Taco Tuesday?” Tuesday Nite Trivia at Essex Indoor Golf Center! Join us in our clean, family-friendly atmosphere, against the backdrop of golfers playing courses from around the globe. And yes, you can even combine golf (or mini golf) AND trivia at the same time! Free admission, as well as prizes every week for the ‘smartest smarty pants’ might be enough to get you off the couch on a Tuesday night. Then, declare Tuesdays as a No-Cooking Nite when you order from our fantastic Grumpy Caddy menu, along with our extensive selection of beer, cocktails, and wine from our 35-foot custom bar…Tuesdays might just become your favorite day of the week. So, bring your friends, bring your family, bring your friends’ families! Call (959) 265-8979 or visit essexindoorgolf.com
TGIT aka Thank Goodness it's Thursday! Come celebrate the week coming to an end with some champagne and shopping! TGIT happens every Thursday starting May 1st at the RiverLane. We hope to see you soon!
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!
The annual Essex Memorial Day Parade will be held on Monday, May 26th, starting at 9 am. Participants will assemble at the foot of Main Street in Essex at 8:45 am. This year the parade will follow a shorter route, starting at the Essex waterfront to the Essex Town Hall where it will stop for a prayer and a salute after which it will continue to the Essex Veterans' Memorial Hall in Centerbrook. There, a ceremony and the conclusion of the Parade will take place at approximately 10:30 am. There will be clam chowder, hot dogs, and ice cream served by the members of the Essex Veterans' Memorial Hall. The Essex Veterans will be honoring veterans at the Riverview Cemetery, First Baptist Church Cemetery, and Centerbrook Cemetery on Saturday May 24th at 10AM.
What’s better than “Taco Tuesday?” Tuesday Nite Trivia at Essex Indoor Golf Center! Join us in our clean, family-friendly atmosphere, against the backdrop of golfers playing courses from around the globe. And yes, you can even combine golf (or mini golf) AND trivia at the same time! Free admission, as well as prizes every week for the ‘smartest smarty pants’ might be enough to get you off the couch on a Tuesday night. Then, declare Tuesdays as a No-Cooking Nite when you order from our fantastic Grumpy Caddy menu, along with our extensive selection of beer, cocktails, and wine from our 35-foot custom bar…Tuesdays might just become your favorite day of the week. So, bring your friends, bring your family, bring your friends’ families! Call (959) 265-8979 or visit essexindoorgolf.com
What’s better than “Taco Tuesday?” Tuesday Nite Trivia at Essex Indoor Golf Center! Join us in our clean, family-friendly atmosphere, against the backdrop of golfers playing courses from around the globe. And yes, you can even combine golf (or mini golf) AND trivia at the same time! Free admission, as well as prizes every week for the ‘smartest smarty pants’ might be enough to get you off the couch on a Tuesday night. Then, declare Tuesdays as a No-Cooking Nite when you order from our fantastic Grumpy Caddy menu, along with our extensive selection of beer, cocktails, and wine from our 35-foot custom bar…Tuesdays might just become your favorite day of the week. So, bring your friends, bring your family, bring your friends’ families! Call (959) 265-8979 or visit essexindoorgolf.com
TGIT aka Thank Goodness it's Thursday! Come celebrate the week coming to an end with some champagne and shopping! TGIT happens every Thursday starting May 1st at the RiverLane. We hope to see you soon!
Join the Connecticut River Museum for RiverFare 2025! Delight in an evening of delicious food, wines, cocktails, music and more while enjoying the beautiful river views from the Museum’s front lawn. Local restaurants and caterers provide delectable samples of their culinary talents. Enjoy tastings from wineries and breweries of the Connecticut River Valley. Do not miss the luxury-filled silent auction! RiverFare 2025 takes place on the front lawn of the Museum, under a tent with fabulous views of the Connecticut River. $80 Individual ticket ($95 at the door) $165 Single Patron ticket. See it. Want it. Buy it. Use your Patron level ticket to lock in great prices on select items with no bidding needed. Plus, all patron-level tickets include a choice of complimentary drink or raffle ticket. Purchase Tickets
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!
Come join the fun & meet the artisans! Nautical themed reception featuring the work of four artisans. Refreshments will be served. 15% off sale price for Featured artisans' work.
