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SUMMARY:Essex Village Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:Take a trip down Main Street in Essex Village to capture the rich maritime history of 18th century “Potapaug\,” its working waterfront and ship-building prominence in the early 19th century as well as its development as a beautiful visitor destination of today. \nOur tours meet at the “Foot of Main Street” in front of the CT River Museum and start at 5:00pm.  Walking tours are open to the public but we encourage pre-registration. We ask for a $5 donation per person and tours are FREE to active EHS 2026 members. \nOur walks last about an hour and are on mostly flat ground covering a little less than a mile.  We try to adapt our tours a bit based on our audience of the day\, but if  you would like a fully customized tour\, please contact our staff 860-767-0681 to arrange\, giving us at least 3 weeks to arrange our guide scheduling. \nSummer 2026 walks will be on Saturdays: June 27\, July 25\, August 29 and September 26. \nPlease Register.
URL:https://essexct.com/event/essex-village-walking-tour-5/
LOCATION:Foot of Main\, 67 Main Street\, Essex\, CT\, 06426\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activity,Events
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SUMMARY:Scarecrow Contest sponsored by The Essex Board of Trade
DESCRIPTION: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!\n\n\nEvery 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!\n\n\n\n\nVoting to start online on Saturday\, October 3rd at https://essexct.com/scarecrow-contest-2026/\n\n\n\n\nQuestions? Email ebotpresident@gmail.com
URL:https://essexct.com/event/scarecrow-contest-sponsored-by-the-essex-board-of-trade/2026-05-13/
LOCATION:Essex Village
CATEGORIES:Activity,Arts & Theater,Events,Exhibition
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SUMMARY:Valley Forge Elm Planting - Essex Celebrates America 250
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a meaningful community moment as we come together to plant a Valley Forge Elm Tree in honor of America’s 250th anniversary.\n Ivoryton Village Green Wednesday\, May 13\, 2026 4:00 PM\nThis special ceremony is more than just planting a tree—it’s about celebrating our shared history\, our community\, and the legacy we leave for future generations. \nThe tree was made possible through a generous donation from the Essex Board of Trade\, with additional support from the Essex Tree Committee\, in coordination with Essex Tree Warden Augie Pampel.\nAs part of our Essex Celebrates America 250 events\, this is a wonderful opportunity to gather with friends and neighbors and be part of something lasting right here in Essex.\nWe hope you’ll join us!\n#EssexCT #Essex250 #Community #TreePlanting #ValleyForgeElm #America250
URL:https://essexct.com/event/valley-forge-elm-planting-essex-celebrates-america-250/
LOCATION:Ivoryton Green\, Ivoryton\, CT\, 06442\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activity,Events,Sponsored Events
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SUMMARY:Scarecrow Contest sponsored by The Essex Board of Trade
DESCRIPTION: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!\n\n\nEvery 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!\n\n\n\n\nVoting to start online on Saturday\, October 3rd at https://essexct.com/scarecrow-contest-2026/\n\n\n\n\nQuestions? Email ebotpresident@gmail.com
URL:https://essexct.com/event/scarecrow-contest-sponsored-by-the-essex-board-of-trade/2026-05-14/
LOCATION:Essex Village
CATEGORIES:Activity,Arts & Theater,Events,Exhibition
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SUMMARY:EBOT General Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://essexct.com/event/ebot-general-meeting/2026-05-15/
LOCATION:Essex Yacht Club\, 13 Novelty Lane\, Essex\, 06426\, United States
CATEGORIES:EBOT Meetings,Events
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SUMMARY:EHS History Hour at Essex Meadows: The Woman Who Printed the Declaration
DESCRIPTION:Essex Historical Society and Essex Meadows present History Hour. This program features a speaker\, author\, presenter\, or musician once a month through 2026. Stay tuned as we announce the topic and presentation of each month’s program. \nMay’s History Hour features our rescheduled speaker from our January Winter Lecture Series. Join us in welcoming Dr. Emily Sneff\, author of the new book: When the Declaration of Independence Was News\, as she presents “The Woman Who Printed the Declaration.” \nConnecticut-born printer Mary Katharine Goddard created the first broadsides of the Declaration of Independence to include the names of the men who had signed that document. Dr. Emily Sneff\, a leading expert on the Declaration and author of the forthcoming book\, When the Declaration of Independence Was News\, will explore Goddard’s career and the choices she made when printing the Declaration\, first in her newspaper in July 1776 and then on the broadsides ordered by the Continental Congress in January 1777. Dr. Sneff will contrast the printings under Goddard’s name with newspapers printed under the name of another Mary\, on the other side of the Atlantic.
URL:https://essexct.com/event/ehs-history-hour-at-essex-meadows-the-woman-who-printed-the-declaration/
LOCATION:Essex Meadows\, 30 Bokum Road\, Essex\, CT\, 06426\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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SUMMARY:Scarecrow Contest sponsored by The Essex Board of Trade
DESCRIPTION: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!\n\n\nEvery 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!\n\n\n\n\nVoting to start online on Saturday\, October 3rd at https://essexct.com/scarecrow-contest-2026/\n\n\n\n\nQuestions? Email ebotpresident@gmail.com
URL:https://essexct.com/event/scarecrow-contest-sponsored-by-the-essex-board-of-trade/2026-05-15/
LOCATION:Essex Village
CATEGORIES:Activity,Arts & Theater,Events,Exhibition
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SUMMARY:Psychedelic ’60's at The Gris
DESCRIPTION:Every Friday\, 8:30pm – 12:00am \nPsychedelic ’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…\nROCK N’ ROLL!
URL:https://essexct.com/event/psychedelic-60s-at-the-gris/2026-05-15/
LOCATION:The Griswold Inn\, 36 Main Street\, Essex\, 06426\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activity,Concerts,Events
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SUMMARY:Scarecrow Contest sponsored by The Essex Board of Trade
DESCRIPTION: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!\n\n\nEvery 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!\n\n\n\n\nVoting to start online on Saturday\, October 3rd at https://essexct.com/scarecrow-contest-2026/\n\n\n\n\nQuestions? Email ebotpresident@gmail.com
URL:https://essexct.com/event/scarecrow-contest-sponsored-by-the-essex-board-of-trade/2026-05-16/
LOCATION:Essex Village
CATEGORIES:Activity,Arts & Theater,Events,Exhibition
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T130000
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SUMMARY:Scarecrow Contest sponsored by The Essex Board of Trade
DESCRIPTION: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!\n\n\nEvery 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!\n\n\n\n\nVoting to start online on Saturday\, October 3rd at https://essexct.com/scarecrow-contest-2026/\n\n\n\n\nQuestions? Email ebotpresident@gmail.com
URL:https://essexct.com/event/scarecrow-contest-sponsored-by-the-essex-board-of-trade/2026-05-17/
LOCATION:Essex Village
CATEGORIES:Activity,Arts & Theater,Events,Exhibition
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T150000
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SUMMARY:Vince Giordano & The Nighthawks Bring Hot Jazz to Essex Winter Series
DESCRIPTION:UPDATE: We regret that we must postpone our Sunday\, February 22\, concert. Cancellation notices are widespread in news outlets and on social media\, and we are attempting to personally reach every person on our ticketholder list. The weather forecasted and time frame for the upcoming storm would not have ensured timely removal of snow and the safety of everyone to be able to attend\, especially those traveling from out of state. We will miss seeing you and sharing great jazz with Vince Giordano & The Nighthawks. \nThe good news is that the concert has been rescheduled:May 17\, 2026 • 3 pm • Valley Regional High School\nIf you have a ticket already\, hold onto it as you will need it for entry to the rescheduled event. \nORIGINAL POST: \nFor the second concert of the Essex Winter Series season on February 22\, 2026\, our Jazz Advisor Jeff Barnhart is thrilled to announce the return of EWS favorite Vince Giordano\, who will lead his incredible jazz orchestra – The Nighthawks – for an afternoon of Hot and Sweet Music of the 1920s and ‘30s! Vince told Jeff that our audiences are among the most rewarding he’s performed in front of\, averring “It’s like returning to visit old friends!” Indeed\, this concert marks the fifth time the group has graced our stage\, making it the most requested jazz ensemble in the history of the series! Be sure you don’t miss this increasingly rare opportunity to experience the incredible jazz orchestra Vince Giordano & The Nighthawks outside of their NYC home! For this treat\, you’ll just have to get to Valley Regional High School. \nConcerts are on Sundays at 3 pm and are general admission. Adult – $45 / Student – $5. Discounted subscriptions are available as well. For information or tickets visit www.essexwinterseries.com or call 860-272-4572. For all our venues\, parking\, entry and seating accessibility is available.​ \n2026 season sponsors include ASP Trust\, BrandTech Scientific\, Clark Group\, Essex Bank & Essex Financial Services\, Essex Meadows\, Jeffrey N. Mehler CFP LLC\, Masonicare at Chester Village\, Tower Laboratories\, and WSHU. We also gratefully acknowledge the support for our mission of concerts and community outreach received in part through grant funding by ASP Trust\, Community Foundation of Middlesex County\, Connecticut Office of the Arts/DECD/NEA\, Essex Bank Community Investment Program\, and The Kitchings Family Foundation.
URL:https://essexct.com/event/vince-giordano-the-nighthawks-bring-hot-jazz-to-essex-winter-series/
LOCATION:Valley Regional High School\, 156 Kelsey Hill Road\, Deep River\, CT\, 06417\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts,Events
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SUMMARY:Scarecrow Contest sponsored by The Essex Board of Trade
DESCRIPTION: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!\n\n\nEvery 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!\n\n\n\n\nVoting to start online on Saturday\, October 3rd at https://essexct.com/scarecrow-contest-2026/\n\n\n\n\nQuestions? Email ebotpresident@gmail.com
URL:https://essexct.com/event/scarecrow-contest-sponsored-by-the-essex-board-of-trade/2026-05-18/
LOCATION:Essex Village
CATEGORIES:Activity,Arts & Theater,Events,Exhibition
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SUMMARY:Scarecrow Contest sponsored by The Essex Board of Trade
DESCRIPTION: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!\n\n\nEvery 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!\n\n\n\n\nVoting to start online on Saturday\, October 3rd at https://essexct.com/scarecrow-contest-2026/\n\n\n\n\nQuestions? Email ebotpresident@gmail.com
URL:https://essexct.com/event/scarecrow-contest-sponsored-by-the-essex-board-of-trade/2026-05-19/
LOCATION:Essex Village
CATEGORIES:Activity,Arts & Theater,Events,Exhibition
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SUMMARY:Tuesday Night Trivia
DESCRIPTION: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
URL:https://essexct.com/event/tuesday-night-trivia/2026-05-19/
LOCATION:Essex Indoor Golf\, 23 Saybrook Road\, Essex\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activity,Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260520T130000
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SUMMARY:Scarecrow Contest sponsored by The Essex Board of Trade
DESCRIPTION: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!\n\n\nEvery 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!\n\n\n\n\nVoting to start online on Saturday\, October 3rd at https://essexct.com/scarecrow-contest-2026/\n\n\n\n\nQuestions? Email ebotpresident@gmail.com
URL:https://essexct.com/event/scarecrow-contest-sponsored-by-the-essex-board-of-trade/2026-05-20/
LOCATION:Essex Village
CATEGORIES:Activity,Arts & Theater,Events,Exhibition
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SUMMARY:The Librarians\, a documentary screening at Essex Library Association
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special screening of the 2025 documentary: The Librarians. Maureen Sullivan\, former president for the American Library Association\, will make introductory remarks\, placing the film’s main themes in the context of Connecticut. A short discussion with the audience will follow the screening. Register HERE. \nIn the film\, librarians emerge as first responders in the fight for democracy and our First Amendment Rights. As they well know\, controlling the flow of ideas means control over communities. In Texas\, the Krause List targets 850 books focused on race and LGBTQia+ stories – triggering sweeping book bans across the U.S. at an unprecedented rate. As tensions escalate\, librarians connect the dots from heated school and library board meetings nationwide to lay bare the underpinnings of extremism fueling the censorship efforts. Despite facing harassment\, threats\, and laws aimed at criminalizing their work – the librarians’ rallying cry for freedom to read is a chilling cautionary tale (Unrated\, 92 minutes). Watch the official trailer HERE. This film was directed and produced by Kim A. Snyder and produced by Janique L. Robillard\, Maria Cuomo Cole and Jana Edelbaum. Read more about the filmmakers HERE.  \nLight refreshments provided. This program is free and open to the public.
URL:https://essexct.com/event/the-librarians-a-documentary-screening-at-essex-library-association/
LOCATION:Essex Library Association\, 33 West Avenue\, Essex\, CT\, 06426\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activity,Events
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SUMMARY:Scarecrow Contest sponsored by The Essex Board of Trade
DESCRIPTION: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!\n\n\nEvery 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!\n\n\n\n\nVoting to start online on Saturday\, October 3rd at https://essexct.com/scarecrow-contest-2026/\n\n\n\n\nQuestions? Email ebotpresident@gmail.com
URL:https://essexct.com/event/scarecrow-contest-sponsored-by-the-essex-board-of-trade/2026-05-21/
LOCATION:Essex Village
CATEGORIES:Activity,Arts & Theater,Events,Exhibition
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260522T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260522T170000
DTSTAMP:20261009T191635Z
CREATED:20261001T201400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261009T191635Z
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SUMMARY:Scarecrow Contest sponsored by The Essex Board of Trade
DESCRIPTION: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!\n\n\nEvery 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!\n\n\n\n\nVoting to start online on Saturday\, October 3rd at https://essexct.com/scarecrow-contest-2026/\n\n\n\n\nQuestions? Email ebotpresident@gmail.com
URL:https://essexct.com/event/scarecrow-contest-sponsored-by-the-essex-board-of-trade/2026-05-22/
LOCATION:Essex Village
CATEGORIES:Activity,Arts & Theater,Events,Exhibition
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260522T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260522T200000
DTSTAMP:20260430T212525Z
CREATED:20260430T212525Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260430T212525Z
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SUMMARY:EAA Spring Juried Show Opening Reception
DESCRIPTION:Please join us at 6 pm on Friday\, May 22nd\, for the EAA Spring Juried Show juried by NC Whitcher\, along with Jill Abele Butcher’s solo show in the Gantner Gallery. Award presentation at 7 pm. \nWe are located on 10 North Main Street in Essex\, CT. Gallery hours are Wednesdays thru Sundays from 1 to 5 pm starting April 17th. Admission is free!
URL:https://essexct.com/event/eaa-spring-juried-show-opening-reception-2/
LOCATION:Essex Art Association\, 10 North Main Street\, Essex\, CT\, 06426\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Theater,Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260522T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260522T203000
DTSTAMP:20260509T234549Z
CREATED:20260509T234549Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260509T234549Z
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SUMMARY:Forces of Nature Opening Reception
DESCRIPTION:Explore the power\, beauty\, and intensity of the natural world with Spectrum Art Gallery’s Forces of Nature\, a show examining nature’s strength in all its forms. Climate change has made the forces of nature feel more urgent\, visible\, and dangerous\, but nature has always carried immense power\, from destructive storms and turbulent landscapes to the steady\, predictable rhythms that shape life on earth. \nArtists in the exhibition interpret this theme broadly\, capturing subjects such as storms\, wind\, water\, fire\, changing seasons\, geological movement\, and other expressions of nature’s beauty\, drama\, and strength. Together\, the works reflect both the awe-inspiring force of the natural world and the enduring patterns that continue to shape our environment\, our landscapes\, and our lives. \nThe show’s Opening Reception is Friday\, May 22 from 6:30-8:30pm. Visitors are invited to meet participating artists\, explore the exhibition\, and enjoy wine and refreshments while experiencing the gallery’s newest collection of artwork and fine crafts. The gallery will also host an Open House\, Saturday May 23 with refreshments.  Forces of Nature runs through Friday\, July 3. \nSpectrum Gallery also offers an Artisans Store filled with pottery\, glass\, home décor\, children’s toys\, jewelry\, and other handcrafted accessories created by regional artists. \nSpectrum Art Gallery is located 61 Main St.\, Centerbrook\, CT. Gallery hours: Wed–Sat (12–6pm) and Sun (12–5pm). For more information about gallery exhibits\, artist opportunities\, summer camps\, classes and workshops for children and adults\, call (860) 767-0742 and visit spectrumartgallery.org\,  facebook.com/spectrumartgallery\, and instagram.com/spectrumartgallery
URL:https://essexct.com/event/forces-of-nature-opening-reception-2/
LOCATION:Spectrum Art Gallery/Arts Center Killingworth\, 61 Main Street\, Centerbrook\, CT\, 06409\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Theater,Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260522T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260522T203000
DTSTAMP:20250108T205444Z
CREATED:20250108T205444Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250108T205444Z
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SUMMARY:Psychedelic ’60's at The Gris
DESCRIPTION:Every Friday\, 8:30pm – 12:00am \nPsychedelic ’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…\nROCK N’ ROLL!
URL:https://essexct.com/event/psychedelic-60s-at-the-gris/2026-05-22/
LOCATION:The Griswold Inn\, 36 Main Street\, Essex\, 06426\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activity,Concerts,Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260523T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260523T170000
DTSTAMP:20261009T191636Z
CREATED:20261001T201400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261009T191636Z
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SUMMARY:Scarecrow Contest sponsored by The Essex Board of Trade
DESCRIPTION: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!\n\n\nEvery 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!\n\n\n\n\nVoting to start online on Saturday\, October 3rd at https://essexct.com/scarecrow-contest-2026/\n\n\n\n\nQuestions? Email ebotpresident@gmail.com
URL:https://essexct.com/event/scarecrow-contest-sponsored-by-the-essex-board-of-trade/2026-05-23/
LOCATION:Essex Village
CATEGORIES:Activity,Arts & Theater,Events,Exhibition
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260524T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260524T170000
DTSTAMP:20261009T191637Z
CREATED:20261001T201400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261009T191637Z
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SUMMARY:Scarecrow Contest sponsored by The Essex Board of Trade
DESCRIPTION: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!\n\n\nEvery 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!\n\n\n\n\nVoting to start online on Saturday\, October 3rd at https://essexct.com/scarecrow-contest-2026/\n\n\n\n\nQuestions? Email ebotpresident@gmail.com
URL:https://essexct.com/event/scarecrow-contest-sponsored-by-the-essex-board-of-trade/2026-05-24/
LOCATION:Essex Village
CATEGORIES:Activity,Arts & Theater,Events,Exhibition
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260525T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260525T000000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260525T210755Z
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SUMMARY:GRIS250 BIRTHDAY WEEKEND
DESCRIPTION:Coming up… We’re celebrating 250 years of history and hospitality\, June 5th through 7th. All manner of festivity is on tap\, beginning at 5:00 pm on Friday afternoon with the SX Sailing Masters of 1812 kicking off our Birthday Weekend. See listing of weekend events here.
URL:https://essexct.com/event/gris250-birthday-weekend/
LOCATION:The Griswold Inn\, 36 Main Street\, Essex\, CT\, 06426\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260525T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260525T170000
DTSTAMP:20261009T191637Z
CREATED:20261001T201400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261009T191637Z
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SUMMARY:Scarecrow Contest sponsored by The Essex Board of Trade
DESCRIPTION: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!\n\n\nEvery 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!\n\n\n\n\nVoting to start online on Saturday\, October 3rd at https://essexct.com/scarecrow-contest-2026/\n\n\n\n\nQuestions? Email ebotpresident@gmail.com
URL:https://essexct.com/event/scarecrow-contest-sponsored-by-the-essex-board-of-trade/2026-05-25/
LOCATION:Essex Village
CATEGORIES:Activity,Arts & Theater,Events,Exhibition
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260526T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260526T170000
DTSTAMP:20261009T191638Z
CREATED:20261001T201400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261009T191638Z
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SUMMARY:Scarecrow Contest sponsored by The Essex Board of Trade
DESCRIPTION: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!\n\n\nEvery 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!\n\n\n\n\nVoting to start online on Saturday\, October 3rd at https://essexct.com/scarecrow-contest-2026/\n\n\n\n\nQuestions? Email ebotpresident@gmail.com
URL:https://essexct.com/event/scarecrow-contest-sponsored-by-the-essex-board-of-trade/2026-05-26/
LOCATION:Essex Village
CATEGORIES:Activity,Arts & Theater,Events,Exhibition
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260526T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260526T210000
DTSTAMP:20250519T204404Z
CREATED:20250519T204404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250519T204404Z
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SUMMARY:Tuesday Night Trivia
DESCRIPTION: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
URL:https://essexct.com/event/tuesday-night-trivia/2026-05-26/
LOCATION:Essex Indoor Golf\, 23 Saybrook Road\, Essex\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activity,Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260527T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260527T170000
DTSTAMP:20261009T191639Z
CREATED:20261001T201400Z
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SUMMARY:Scarecrow Contest sponsored by The Essex Board of Trade
DESCRIPTION: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!\n\n\nEvery 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!\n\n\n\n\nVoting to start online on Saturday\, October 3rd at https://essexct.com/scarecrow-contest-2026/\n\n\n\n\nQuestions? Email ebotpresident@gmail.com
URL:https://essexct.com/event/scarecrow-contest-sponsored-by-the-essex-board-of-trade/2026-05-27/
LOCATION:Essex Village
CATEGORIES:Activity,Arts & Theater,Events,Exhibition
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260527T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260527T203000
DTSTAMP:20260429T115441Z
CREATED:20260427T160513Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T115441Z
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SUMMARY:Shoreline Ringers Handbell Concert
DESCRIPTION:Shoreline Ringers\, a top-level community handbell choir\, presents Spacious Skies\, a glorious\, uplifting and patriotic concert to celebrate our Nation’s 250th Birthday. \nPieces 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. \nThe 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.
URL:https://essexct.com/event/shoreline-ringers-handbell-concert/
LOCATION:Trinity Lutheran Church\, 109 Main St\, Centerbrook\, CT\, 06409\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts,Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260528T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260528T170000
DTSTAMP:20261009T191639Z
CREATED:20261001T201400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261009T191639Z
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SUMMARY:Scarecrow Contest sponsored by The Essex Board of Trade
DESCRIPTION: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!\n\n\nEvery 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!\n\n\n\n\nVoting to start online on Saturday\, October 3rd at https://essexct.com/scarecrow-contest-2026/\n\n\n\n\nQuestions? Email ebotpresident@gmail.com
URL:https://essexct.com/event/scarecrow-contest-sponsored-by-the-essex-board-of-trade/2026-05-28/
LOCATION:Essex Village
CATEGORIES:Activity,Arts & Theater,Events,Exhibition
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