Ivoryton Pumpkin Festival

Ivoryton Village Green Ivoryton, United States

The Ivoryton Village Pumpkin Festival is presented by the Essex Park and Recreation.  Live music, family activites and free refreshments! (while they last!) Join us for a pre-festival carving party … Continue reading

Essex Historical Society Summer Picnic

1732 Pratt House 19 West Avenue, Essex, CT, United States

Join Essex Historical Society’s Summer Members Picnic, August 21, 12pm – 2pm. EHS fires up the grill for hamburgers and hot dogs on the beautiful grounds of the historic 1732 … Continue reading

Ivoryton Pumpkin Festival

Ivoryton Village Green 103 Main St, Ivoryton, CT, United States

Join us for the Ivoryton Pumpkin Festival! Pre-festival carving party from 9am to Noon. Pumpkins and carving supplies provided. Horse Drawn wagon rides, face painting, cookie decorating, outdoor movie, bands, … Continue reading

7th ANNUAL SOLSTICE PARTY

The Griswold Inn - Good & Curiosities 47 Main Street, Essex, CT, United States

7th ANNUAL SOLSTICE PARTY AT GOODS & CURIOSITIES Come celebrate with us as we mark the end of the year’s darkest day and delight in the holiday season! Enjoy complimentary … Continue reading

FREE

NEW YEAR’S EVE AT THE GRISWOLD INN

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

A deliciously festive New Year’s Eve celebration is on tap. The Inn’s chefs have created an elegant 3-course complete dinner offering entrees like Beef Wellington, Seared Atlantic Salmon, Roasted Prime … Continue reading

Privateers’ Bash

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

Privateers' Bash 2017 "Ahoy, Matey! Come if ye dare to be part of our swashbucklin’ crew who are lookin’ for a lively way to let off a bit o’ winter … Continue reading

$50 – $75

Essex Annual Shad Bake

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

Essex Annual Shad Bake 2017 June 3rd, 3-6pm The Rotary Club of Essex and the Connecticut River Museum are happy to again partner to bring you a classic Connecticut Spring … Continue reading

$10 – $30

Annual Autumn Arts Festival

Join us on the Madison Town Green, in Madison CT on Saturday, October 7 (9:30am-5pm) and Sunday, October 8 (Noon-5pm) for the FREE Annual Autumn Arts Festival and visit the … Continue reading

Free

Onrust Cruises

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

Onrust is back for a second season of sailing on the Connecticut River!  Uncover the rich heritage and natural beauty of the Connecticut River aboard the Onrust, a replica of Dutch Explorer … Continue reading

Community Music School Holiday Concert

Community Music School 90 Main Street, Centerbrook, CT, United States

Celebrate the season at the Community Music School Holiday Concert! ‘Tis the season of celebration and the Community Music School’s Holiday Concert scheduled to take place on Saturday, December 8 … Continue reading

Free

Essex Ed Parade

Grab your pots and pans and head to Essex Village on Sunday, January 28th at 2 pm for one of the most popular parades of the year. "Essex Ed", a larger-than-life ground … Continue reading

Essex Ed

Essex Meadows 30 Bokum Road, Essex, CT, United States

Grab your pots and pans and head to Essex Village, Essex CT on Sunday, January 27th at 2 pm for one of the most popular parades of the year.   … Continue reading

Free

Seafood Shacks at Essex Library

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

Food and travel writer Mike Urban, free illustrated talk on best places to go for seafood this summer, 7 p.m. March 7, Essex Library, 33 West Ave., focus on New … Continue reading

Free

Essex Annual Shad Bake 2019

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

The Rotary Club of Essex and the Connecticut River Museum have paired up again to bring you a classic Connecticut Spring tradition: the Shad Bake.  Now in its 61st year, … Continue reading

RiverFare 2019

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

The unofficial kickoff to summer on the Shoreline, Connecticut River Museum’s annual fundraiser RiverFare is a gourmet food and drink tasting event on the Museum’s riverfront lawn. Numerous local caterers … Continue reading

Alfresco Thursdays

Essex Village 69 Nott Lane, Essex, CT, United States

"Party Alfresco!” June 13, July, 11, August 8, 2019 @ 5pm Main Street, Essex Village That’s the call to action for the Essex Board of Trade’s 2019 summer event on … Continue reading

Free

Alfresco Thursday July 11th

Essex Village 69 Nott Lane, Essex, CT, United States

"Party Alfresco!” July 11th, 2019 @ 5pm Main Street, Essex Village That’s the call to action for the Essex Board of Trade’s 2019 summer event on Main Street in Essex … Continue reading

Free

Arts Center Killingworth’s Annual Autumn Arts Festival

Arts Center Killingworth 276 N Parker Hill Rd, Killingworth, United States

An Art-Filled Weekend with Live Music on the Madison Green The Arts Center Killingworth returns to the Madison Connecticut Town Green to present its Annual Autumn Outdoor Arts Festival on … Continue reading

FREE

Trees in the Rigging

Essex Town Hall 29 West Avenue, Essex, United States

Kick off the holiday season in Essex with the annual Trees in the Rigging Community Carol Sing and Lighted Boat Parade. The Connecticut River Museum, the Essex Board of Trade, … Continue reading

Holiday Stroll

Essex Village 69 Nott Lane, Essex, CT, United States

Click here for Holiday Stroll Press Release!

Ninth Annual Essex go Bragh Irish Parade

Essex Village 69 Nott Lane, Essex, CT, United States

Each year in Essex, Connecticut, around the middle of March, everyone gets to be Irish for a day. The Eighth Annual Essex go Bragh Irish Parade will be held Saturday, … Continue reading

Free

Uncommon Spring Bird Migrants In Connecticut Zoom Webinar

A free, Zoom talk on bird species that are rare visitors to Connecticut and how they come to be here will be presented by CT Audubon Society teacher – naturalist Joe Attwater at 7 p.m. on March 31 on Zoom for the Essex Library. Attwater will focus on bird species that end up in Connecticut, far out of their migrating range.

Free

Changing Seasons – New Exhibit Opens

Spectrum Art Gallery and Artisan Store 61 Main Street, Centerbrook, CT, United States

Spectrum Art Gallery and Artisans Store of Centerbrook, Connecticut presents Changing Seasons, an exhibition showcasing select works by participating artists in the 2021 Outdoor Autumn Arts Festival.  Discover fine artists and artisans from … Continue reading

2021 Scarecrow Contest & FestiFALL

Essex Village 69 Nott Lane, Essex, CT, United States

Fall is in the air and it’s time to mark your calendar for the Essex Board of Trade’s Scarecrow Contest and FestiFALL! Follow the yellow brick road of scarecrows and … Continue reading

28th Annual Holiday Train Show

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

The family friendly Holiday Train Show exhibit is back at the Connecticut River Museum for its 28th year of fun for all ages. See what train artist Steve Cryan has … Continue reading

Essex + Gris Go Bragh

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

Immediately following the Essex Go Bragh Parade step into the Tap Room where the Irish spirit continues! The bar is open for business at 10:30 am and lunch is available … Continue reading

Free

Autumn Arts Festival

Spectrum Art Gallery and Artisan Store 61 Main Street, Centerbrook, CT, United States

Summer may be slowly coming to an end, but the stunning beauty of the fall season is upon us. Celebrate those colorful scenes of the season with both outside and … Continue reading

2022 Scarecrow Contest & FestiFALL

Essex Village

Scarecrow Display & Contest Starts October 7th As is annual tradition, the “Scarecrow Lamppost Presentation” - scarecrows created by Essex, Centerbrook & Ivoryton residents and businesses -  will line the … Continue reading

Free

Essex Ed Parade 2023

Essex Village 69 Nott Lane, Essex, CT, United States

Experience Essex and one of its most beloved traditions since 1978 – the Essex Ed Parade, on Sunday, January 29th at 2pm. Bring your pots and pans and head to … Continue reading

Connecticut Sea Music Festival

Town of Essex Downtown, Essex, United States

An event from The Maritime Music and Tradition Society Musical Performances Historical Demonstrations A Symposium on the Music of the Sea The 2nd Annual CT Sea Music Festival drops anchor … Continue reading

Free

Connecticut Sea Music Festival

The Third Annual Connecticut Sea Music Festival will be held June 7-10, 2024 in downtown Essex. This family-friendly weekend includes a Symposium on the Music of the Sea, free daytime … Continue reading

Daytime: free, Evening: ticketed

Summer Arts Festival on the Green

Town of Essex Downtown, Essex, United States

The Arts Center Killingworth and Spectrum Gallery announce their Summer Arts Festival on the Essex Town Green on Saturday, June 15 (10am - 5 pm) and Sunday June 16 (11am … Continue reading

FREE

Contact Us



    Essex Board of Trade, Inc., P.O. Box 322
    Essex, CT 06426 or email Info@EssexCT.com