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  • Tuesday Night Trivia

    Recurring
    Essex Indoor Golf 23 Saybrook Road, Essex, CT, United States

    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

    Free

  • Scarecrow Contest sponsored by The Essex Board of Trade

    Recurring
    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

  • Shoreline Ringers Handbell Concert

    Trinity Lutheran Church 109 Main St, Centerbrook, CT, United States

    Shoreline Ringers, a top-level community handbell choir, presents Spacious Skies, a glorious, uplifting and patriotic concert to celebrate our Nation’s 250th Birthday. Pieces will include Semper Fidelis, Leroy Anderson medley, Selections from West Wide Story, Fly Me to the Moon, Gimme! Gimme! Gimme!, What a Wonderful World and American the Beautiful. The Shoreline Ringers, directed by Andy Wallace ring on five octaves of Malmark handbells and seven octaves of Malmark handchimes.  The group rehearses in Ledyard and has ringers from all over eastern and central Connecticut.  Shoreline Ringers was formed with a goal of developing the art of handbell ringing and educating audiences about this unique art form.

  • Scarecrow Contest sponsored by The Essex Board of Trade

    Recurring
    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

  • EBOT Business After Hours at Essex Historical Society

    Essex Historical Society 22 Prospect Street, Essex, CT, United States

    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: May 28Time: 5:30 to 7 pmPlace: Essex Historical Society's Pratt House 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/join-now-contact-form/

    Free

  • Scarecrow Contest sponsored by The Essex Board of Trade

    Recurring
    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
  • Psychedelic ’60's

    Psychedelic ’60’s at The Gris

    Recurring
    The Griswold Inn 36 Main Street, Essex, United States

    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!

  • Scarecrow Contest sponsored by The Essex Board of Trade

    Recurring
    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

  • Scarecrow Contest sponsored by The Essex Board of Trade

    Recurring
    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

  • Scarecrow Contest sponsored by The Essex Board of Trade

    Recurring
    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

  • Scarecrow Contest sponsored by The Essex Board of Trade

    Recurring
    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

  • Tuesday Night Trivia

    Recurring
    Essex Indoor Golf 23 Saybrook Road, Essex, CT, United States

    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

    Free

  • Scarecrow Contest sponsored by The Essex Board of Trade

    Recurring
    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

  • Scarecrow Contest sponsored by The Essex Board of Trade

    Recurring
    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

  • Connecticut River Museum: Concert Underway with Ben Cosgrove

    Connecticut River Museum 67 Main Street, Essex, CT, United States

    Concert Underway aboard RiverQuest with Ben Cosgrove Thursday, June 4, 2026 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm Join us aboard RiverQuest for a performance by our new Artist In-Residence, Ben Cosgrove! Ben Cosgrove is a traveling composer-performer whose music reflects his interest in environment, place, and geography, specifically exploring how humans interact with and understand the landscapes around them and reflecting that relationship through sound. Learn more: https://ctrivermuseum.org/events/save-the-date-concert-underway-ben-cosgrove/

    $31.50 – $35

  • Voices & Visions of the American Revolution, a Screening Reel

    Essex Library Association 33 West Avenue, Essex, CT, Essex, CT, United States

    Join Essex Library for a 40-minute “Voices & Visions” screening reel that showcases the art, music, and literature of the Revolutionary Era, offering a lens into the voices and visions of 1776. A short discussion of the reel will follow its screening. The screening reel is based upon The American Revolution, a 6-part, 12-hour documentary by Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein and David Schmidt. This program is free and open to the public. Seating is limited. Registration is suggested. Register HERE or call the library at 860-767-1560. Corporate funding for THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION was provided by Bank of America. Major funding was provided by The Better Angels Society and its members Jeannie and Jonathan Lavine with the Crimson Lion Foundation; and the Blavatnik Family Foundation. Major funding was also provided by David M. Rubenstein; The Robert D. and Patricia E. Kern Family Foundation; Lilly Endowment Inc.; and the following Better Angels Society members: Eric and Wendy Schmidt; Stephen A. Schwarzman; and Kenneth C. Griffin with Griffin Catalyst. Additional support for THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION was provided by: The Arthur Vining Davis Foundations; The Pew Charitable Trusts; Gilbert S. Omenn and Martha A. Darling; Park Foundation; and the following Better Angels Society members: Gilchrist and […]

  • Scarecrow Contest sponsored by The Essex Board of Trade

    Recurring
    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

  • GRIS250 ~ Complimentary Premium Rum Tasting

    The Griswold Inn 36 Main Street, Essex, CT, United States

    Back in the 18th century, rums was widely enjoyed - particularly in seaport villages like Essex, where maritime trade and seafaring life was a part of daily life. Join us for a complimentary guided tasting of select premium rums, offered in the spirit of our colonial maritime heritage. Probitas White Blended RumMezan XO Jamaica Extra Old RumBumbu The Original RumRon Zacapa 23-Year Old Centenario Gran Reserva Rum

  • GRIS250 ~ Sea Chanteys with The Jovial Crew

    The Griswold Inn 36 Main Street, Essex, CT, United States

    The Jovial Crew bring sea chanteys – authentic songs of the sea that would have been heard throughout Essex’s maritime history – to our Tap Room for an evening of music and celebration. If you haven’t experienced a night with these talented musicians, you’re in for a treat! Their performances are lively, spirited, and perfectly suited to our GRIS250 weekend celebration.

  • Psychedelic ’60's

    Psychedelic ’60’s at The Gris

    Recurring
    The Griswold Inn 36 Main Street, Essex, United States

    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!

  • GRIS250 ~ Storytelling with George & Marsha

    The Griswold Inn 36 Main Street, Essex, CT, United States

    Got kids/grands? Children’s storytelling with George and Martha featuring George Washington and the General’s Dog, a children’s book inspired by a true Revolutionary War story. Complimentary popcorn and beverages served. Event appropriate for young children 5-9.

  • Scarecrow Contest sponsored by The Essex Board of Trade

    Recurring
    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

  • Rotary Club of Essex Shad Bake 2026

    Safe Harbor Essex Island 11 Ferry Street, Essex, CT, United States

    Join Us for the Rotary Club of Essex Shad Bake 2026 Click HERE to purchase tickets! Click HERE to become a sponsor! Get ready for an unforgettable afternoon at this annual culinary tradition, dating back to 1958, that is a quintessential Spring ritual of the Connecticut River. Date: Saturday, June 6, 2026 Time: 3:00 – 6:00 PM Location: Essex Island Marina, 11 Ferry Street, Essex, CT Getting There: Park in Essex and take the ferry at the corner of Pratt and Ferry Streets. What’s on the Menu? New England clam chowder, oyster & clam appetizers start at 3:00 PM (available at an additional cost) Cash bar with beer, wine, and soda open from 3:00 – 6:00 PM Shad Bake Dinner served between 4:30 – 6:00 PM Live Entertainment by As Time Goes By Swing Band! Tickets: $50 Online (available until June 5) $60 at the event

    $50

  • GRIS250 ~ Courses in History Dinner Party

    The Griswold Inn 36 Main Street, Essex, CT, United States

    It’s a Dinner Party celebrating 250 years of history and hospitality, the “centerpiece” of our birthday weekend! Anticipate a festive experience alongside fellow diners – including George and Martha Washington – who share a fondness for The Gris, whether marking a milestone or simply celebrating the everyday. It’s an evening designed as a shared celebration, meant to be savored together. A nod to our colonial heritage, it includes food and drink, music, birthday cake… Join us for this once-in-a-lifetime celebration! Make Your History a Part of Ours!

    $175

  • GRIS250 ~ What a Glorious Crash They Made: Musick of Connecticut’s Revolution

    The Griswold Inn 36 Main Street, Essex, CT, United States

    Richard Franklin Donohue, Historian, Tenor & Harpsichordist, will explore the fiery repertoire of Revolutionary Era songs that in the words of John Adams “cultivated the sensations of Freedom.” This spirited musical program performed in our 18th-century Tap Room will bring us back to the early days of The Gris! Of course our own Revolutionary Ale will be on Tap!

  • GRIS250 ~ Sunday Hunt Brunch

    The Griswold Inn 36 Main Street, Essex, CT, United States

    Our original Hunt Breakfast traces its roots to 1814, when the Inn was commandeered during the British Raid on Essex and a hearty breakfast in the style of one served at an English hunt was demanded. Today, Hunt Brunch honors that legacy with a thoughtfully prepared à la carte menu, offering breakfast and luncheon dishes in the spirit of the original table but suited to more “modern” palates and preferences. Make your Sunday experience jazzier! From 12:30 – 2:30 we’re bringing back a tradition of live Dixieland in our Tap Room. Reservations Recommended – online or by calling 860.767.1776.

  • GRIS250 ~ Dixieland Jazz

    The Griswold Inn 36 Main Street, Essex, CT, United States

    A Sunday afternoon tradition for years, The Corinthian Jazz Band of Essex brings the joyous sounds of Dixieland – with lively brass, upbeat rhythms, and timeless entertainment – back to our Tap Room. Join us for Hunt Brunch from 11am – 1pm and stay for the music!

  • Summer Nautical Workshop

    Spectrum Art Gallery/Arts Center Killingworth 61 Main Street, Centerbrook, CT, United States

    Ahoy! And welcome to a nautical themed workshop for the month of June.  This crafting workshop highlights techniques using vintage nautical maps. In this workshop participants create three unique nautical themed cards, an upgraded photo frame using map strips and a summer themed glass candle. Most supplies are included in the workshop fee, but a few you will need to bring:  scissors, 12” ruler, liquid glue (Elmer’s white, clear or glue stick, pencil or any items you might want to use to personalize your creations.

    $35

  • Exploring Colored Pencils

    Spectrum Art Gallery/Arts Center Killingworth 61 Main Street, Centerbrook, CT, United States

    Remember using colored pencils in school?  Now, it’s not just simply coloring in a drawing, it’s about learning the many different ways to use this versatile medium  to enhance your work. In this workshop learn tips that can help your creative process move along. Learn to start light and build up to darker shades and how to blend your colors for great effects. You can choose to work in a sketchy style or pursue a more final, burnished look. Other approaches are introduced and demos given by the instructor.  Material list available upon registration.  All levels are welcome.

    $65

  • Ct River Artisans Birthday party

    Ct River Artisans 55 Main Street, Essex, CT, United States

    Come by to see the work of local artisans as we celebrate our 40th birthday with refreshments!

  • Scarecrow Contest sponsored by The Essex Board of Trade

    Recurring
    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

  • GRIS250 ~ Steeped in History: Author’s Tea with Julie Gerstenblatt

    The Griswold Inn 36 Main Street, Essex, CT, United States

    Award-winning author Julie Gerstenblatt returns to The Griswold Inn with the upcoming release of her second work of historical fiction, The Stargazer of Nantucket. A meticulously researched novel, it's an adventurous maritime story featuring a courageous female protagonist. This special event will punctuate The Griswold Inn’s 250th birthday weekend celebration, offering guests an afternoon of tea, conversation, and book talk! This marks the first stop on the author’s book tour and serves as a pre-launch celebration, taking place just days before the novel’s official release. Guests may enjoy afternoon tea, receive a copy of the book, and have the opportunity to engage with the author. Advance registration is required. Tickets are available for purchase online or by calling 860.767.0210. Additional details about the author and the book may be found via the ticket link.

    $60

  • Scarecrow Contest sponsored by The Essex Board of Trade

    Recurring
    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

  • Scarecrow Contest sponsored by The Essex Board of Trade

    Recurring
    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

  • Tuesday Night Trivia

    Recurring
    Essex Indoor Golf 23 Saybrook Road, Essex, CT, United States

    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

    Free

  • Scarecrow Contest sponsored by The Essex Board of Trade

    Recurring
    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

  • Scarecrow Contest sponsored by The Essex Board of Trade

    Recurring
    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

  • Connecticut Sea Music Festival

    Recurring
    Essex Town Hall, Pratt House, St. John's Church, Town Green, CT River Museum West Ave. and Main St., Essex, CT, United States

    Essex, CT - The 5th Annual CT Sea Music Festival will drop anchor in historic downtown Essex on June 12-15, 2026. As Stroll Essex Village Magazine states, “This beloved weekend is a highlight of the season that brings our community’s nautical heritage to life.” The family-friendly weekend includes a Symposium on the Music of the Sea, free daytime workshops and concerts featuring local and regional maritime performers, a family stage, CT River sails, demonstrations of sailor skills and Irish currach rowing, a fife and drum parade and Revolutionary War reenactment, honoring America’s Semi-Quincentennial celebration, a hymn sing, and late night pub sings. Evening concerts at the CT River Museum are ticketed events: https://bit.ly/CTSMFTIX. For schedule and more information, visit the Festival website at https://ctseamusicfest.org, Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/CTSeaMusicFest, Instagram @ct_sea_music_festival, or contact@ctseamusicfest.org. The CT Sea Music Festival is a project of the Maritime Music & Tradition Society Corp., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. It receives sponsorships from The Connecticut Office of the Arts (COA), The Folk Music Society of New York, Inc., The Paul Foundation, and support from The Griswold Inn and The Essex Corinthian Yacht Club.

    Daytime events are free, Evening Concerts are ticketed (see website)

  • Scarecrow Contest sponsored by The Essex Board of Trade

    Recurring
    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
  • Psychedelic ’60's

    Psychedelic ’60’s at The Gris

    Recurring
    The Griswold Inn 36 Main Street, Essex, United States

    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!

  • Connecticut Sea Music Festival

    Recurring
    Essex Town Hall, Pratt House, St. John's Church, Town Green, CT River Museum West Ave. and Main St., Essex, CT, United States

    Essex, CT - The 5th Annual CT Sea Music Festival will drop anchor in historic downtown Essex on June 12-15, 2026. As Stroll Essex Village Magazine states, “This beloved weekend is a highlight of the season that brings our community’s nautical heritage to life.” The family-friendly weekend includes a Symposium on the Music of the Sea, free daytime workshops and concerts featuring local and regional maritime performers, a family stage, CT River sails, demonstrations of sailor skills and Irish currach rowing, a fife and drum parade and Revolutionary War reenactment, honoring America’s Semi-Quincentennial celebration, a hymn sing, and late night pub sings. Evening concerts at the CT River Museum are ticketed events: https://bit.ly/CTSMFTIX. For schedule and more information, visit the Festival website at https://ctseamusicfest.org, Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/CTSeaMusicFest, Instagram @ct_sea_music_festival, or contact@ctseamusicfest.org. The CT Sea Music Festival is a project of the Maritime Music & Tradition Society Corp., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. It receives sponsorships from The Connecticut Office of the Arts (COA), The Folk Music Society of New York, Inc., The Paul Foundation, and support from The Griswold Inn and The Essex Corinthian Yacht Club.

    Daytime events are free, Evening Concerts are ticketed (see website)

  • Hidden Gardens Tour

    100 Main Street 100 Main Street, Ivoryton, CT, United States

    Get ready to be part of something extraordinary at Essex Garden Club's Hidden Gardens Tour event. It's an event like no other, and we want you to be there! As a historic river town, The Villages of Essex have long valued beauty, stewardship, and community. Our gardens, like our town, tell stories shaped over time by care, continuity, and shared purpose. The 2026 Hidden Gardens Tour kicks off our 75th anniversary year, inviting the community to celebrate the places and people that continue to make the villages of Essex special. This registration platform is free for nonprofits. Zeffy automatically displays a 17% contribution to help cover their costs and continue to provide services to clubs like ours.  You can opt to keep this contribution or click and chose "Other" to provide a custom contribution or zero for none. Ticket sales are non-refundable and the event is rain or shine.

    $35

  • Scarecrow Contest sponsored by The Essex Board of Trade

    Recurring
    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

  • Connecticut Sea Music Festival

    Recurring
    Essex Town Hall, Pratt House, St. John's Church, Town Green, CT River Museum West Ave. and Main St., Essex, CT, United States

    Essex, CT - The 5th Annual CT Sea Music Festival will drop anchor in historic downtown Essex on June 12-15, 2026. As Stroll Essex Village Magazine states, “This beloved weekend is a highlight of the season that brings our community’s nautical heritage to life.” The family-friendly weekend includes a Symposium on the Music of the Sea, free daytime workshops and concerts featuring local and regional maritime performers, a family stage, CT River sails, demonstrations of sailor skills and Irish currach rowing, a fife and drum parade and Revolutionary War reenactment, honoring America’s Semi-Quincentennial celebration, a hymn sing, and late night pub sings. Evening concerts at the CT River Museum are ticketed events: https://bit.ly/CTSMFTIX. For schedule and more information, visit the Festival website at https://ctseamusicfest.org, Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/CTSeaMusicFest, Instagram @ct_sea_music_festival, or contact@ctseamusicfest.org. The CT Sea Music Festival is a project of the Maritime Music & Tradition Society Corp., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. It receives sponsorships from The Connecticut Office of the Arts (COA), The Folk Music Society of New York, Inc., The Paul Foundation, and support from The Griswold Inn and The Essex Corinthian Yacht Club.

    Daytime events are free, Evening Concerts are ticketed (see website)

  • The Hosting Company’s 1st Birthday

    The Hosting Company 104 Main St, Ivoryton, CT, United States

    Join us on Sunday, 6/14 from 12-4 to celebrate one year in business for The Hosting Company! Light bites, refreshments, a vintage clothing pop-up shop, 10% off retail items, and live music! Make sure to RSVP See you soon!

  • Scarecrow Contest sponsored by The Essex Board of Trade

    Recurring
    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

  • Connecticut Sea Music Festival

    Recurring
    Essex Town Hall, Pratt House, St. John's Church, Town Green, CT River Museum West Ave. and Main St., Essex, CT, United States

    Essex, CT - The 5th Annual CT Sea Music Festival will drop anchor in historic downtown Essex on June 12-15, 2026. As Stroll Essex Village Magazine states, “This beloved weekend is a highlight of the season that brings our community’s nautical heritage to life.” The family-friendly weekend includes a Symposium on the Music of the Sea, free daytime workshops and concerts featuring local and regional maritime performers, a family stage, CT River sails, demonstrations of sailor skills and Irish currach rowing, a fife and drum parade and Revolutionary War reenactment, honoring America’s Semi-Quincentennial celebration, a hymn sing, and late night pub sings. Evening concerts at the CT River Museum are ticketed events: https://bit.ly/CTSMFTIX. For schedule and more information, visit the Festival website at https://ctseamusicfest.org, Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/CTSeaMusicFest, Instagram @ct_sea_music_festival, or contact@ctseamusicfest.org. The CT Sea Music Festival is a project of the Maritime Music & Tradition Society Corp., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. It receives sponsorships from The Connecticut Office of the Arts (COA), The Folk Music Society of New York, Inc., The Paul Foundation, and support from The Griswold Inn and The Essex Corinthian Yacht Club.

    Daytime events are free, Evening Concerts are ticketed (see website)

  • Scarecrow Contest sponsored by The Essex Board of Trade

    Recurring
    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

  • Scarecrow Contest sponsored by The Essex Board of Trade

    Recurring
    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

  • Tuesday Night Trivia

    Recurring
    Essex Indoor Golf 23 Saybrook Road, Essex, CT, United States

    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

    Free