Celebrate the arrival of summer during Essex’s Summer Solstice Weekend! Enjoy two days of shopping, dining, special offers, activities, and shoreline charm as we welcome the longest days of the year. Explore Essex and discover all the magic summer brings. Stay tuned for more details!
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: June 25Time: 5:30 to 7 pmPlace: CT River Artisans 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/
Please join the members of Connecticut River Artisans on June 25th when they host the monthly Business after Hours gathering.
Join us as EHS celebrates early American crafts and trades skills with demonstrations, hands-on activities, kid crafts, and sales booths. Celebrate the America 250 with Essex Historical Society Saturday, June 27-Sunday, June 28 noon to 4:00. Pratt House will be open for FREE tours during the festival featuring a new exhibit for America 250. This event will feature fiber arts, blacksmithing, glass arts, woodworking, domestic arts, and more! More details to come!
Join us as EHS celebrates early American crafts and trades skills with demonstrations, hands-on activities, kid crafts, and sales booths. Celebrate the America 250 with Essex Historical Society Saturday, June 27-Sunday, June 28 noon to 4:00. Pratt House will be open for FREE tours during the festival featuring a new exhibit for America 250. This event will feature fiber arts, blacksmithing, glass arts, woodworking, domestic arts, and more! More details to come!
Essex Park & Recreation is pleased to announce the return of the Essex Summer Concert Series, a beloved community tradition featuring free, live outdoor music on Wednesday evenings throughout the summer. The concert series will take place Wednesdays from July 8 through August 12, from 6:30 to 8:00 PM, alternating weekly between Main Street Park in Essex Village and Ivoryton Village Green. These family-friendly concerts invite residents and visitors alike to relax, connect with neighbors, and enjoy live music in a casual, picnic-style setting. “Join us on Wednesdays for an evening of music and fun on the town greens in Essex and Ivoryton,” said representatives from Essex Park & Recreation. “This series is a wonderful way to celebrate summer, community, and live music.” 2026 Essex Summer Concert Series Schedule July 8 – Middletown Symphonic Band Main Street Park, Essex Village July 15 – Southern Voice Ivoryton Village Green July 22 – Bloomer Main Street Park, Essex Village July 29 – Mitch Nelson Ivoryton Village Green August 5 – Chris Marra Band Main Street Park, Essex Village August 12 – Local Honey Ivoryton Village Green Concertgoers are encouraged to bring a blanket or lawn chair and enjoy an evening of live music under the summer sky. All concerts are free and open to the public, and attendees of all ages are welcome. For schedule […]
Essex Park & Recreation is pleased to announce the return of the Essex Summer Concert Series, a beloved community tradition featuring free, live outdoor music on Wednesday evenings throughout the summer. The concert series will take place Wednesdays from July 8 through August 12, from 6:30 to 8:00 PM, alternating weekly between Main Street Park in Essex Village and Ivoryton Village Green. These family-friendly concerts invite residents and visitors alike to relax, connect with neighbors, and enjoy live music in a casual, picnic-style setting. “Join us on Wednesdays for an evening of music and fun on the town greens in Essex and Ivoryton,” said representatives from Essex Park & Recreation. “This series is a wonderful way to celebrate summer, community, and live music.” 2026 Essex Summer Concert Series Schedule July 8 – Middletown Symphonic Band Main Street Park, Essex Village July 15 – Southern Voice Ivoryton Village Green July 22 – Bloomer Main Street Park, Essex Village July 29 – Mitch Nelson Ivoryton Village Green August 5 – Chris Marra Band Main Street Park, Essex Village August 12 – Local Honey Ivoryton Village Green Concertgoers are encouraged to bring a blanket or lawn chair and enjoy an evening of live music under the summer sky. All concerts are free and open to the public, and attendees of all ages are welcome. For schedule […]
Essex Park & Recreation is pleased to announce the return of the Essex Summer Concert Series, a beloved community tradition featuring free, live outdoor music on Wednesday evenings throughout the summer. The concert series will take place Wednesdays from July 8 through August 12, from 6:30 to 8:00 PM, alternating weekly between Main Street Park in Essex Village and Ivoryton Village Green. These family-friendly concerts invite residents and visitors alike to relax, connect with neighbors, and enjoy live music in a casual, picnic-style setting. “Join us on Wednesdays for an evening of music and fun on the town greens in Essex and Ivoryton,” said representatives from Essex Park & Recreation. “This series is a wonderful way to celebrate summer, community, and live music.” 2026 Essex Summer Concert Series Schedule July 8 – Middletown Symphonic Band Main Street Park, Essex Village July 15 – Southern Voice Ivoryton Village Green July 22 – Bloomer Main Street Park, Essex Village July 29 – Mitch Nelson Ivoryton Village Green August 5 – Chris Marra Band Main Street Park, Essex Village August 12 – Local Honey Ivoryton Village Green Concertgoers are encouraged to bring a blanket or lawn chair and enjoy an evening of live music under the summer sky. All concerts are free and open to the public, and attendees of all ages are welcome. For schedule […]
Essex Park & Recreation is pleased to announce the return of the Essex Summer Concert Series, a beloved community tradition featuring free, live outdoor music on Wednesday evenings throughout the summer. The concert series will take place Wednesdays from July 8 through August 12, from 6:30 to 8:00 PM, alternating weekly between Main Street Park in Essex Village and Ivoryton Village Green. These family-friendly concerts invite residents and visitors alike to relax, connect with neighbors, and enjoy live music in a casual, picnic-style setting. “Join us on Wednesdays for an evening of music and fun on the town greens in Essex and Ivoryton,” said representatives from Essex Park & Recreation. “This series is a wonderful way to celebrate summer, community, and live music.” 2026 Essex Summer Concert Series Schedule July 8 – Middletown Symphonic Band Main Street Park, Essex Village July 15 – Southern Voice Ivoryton Village Green July 22 – Bloomer Main Street Park, Essex Village July 29 – Mitch Nelson Ivoryton Village Green August 5 – Chris Marra Band Main Street Park, Essex Village August 12 – Local Honey Ivoryton Village Green Concertgoers are encouraged to bring a blanket or lawn chair and enjoy an evening of live music under the summer sky. All concerts are free and open to the public, and attendees of all ages are welcome. For schedule […]
Essex Park & Recreation is pleased to announce the return of the Essex Summer Concert Series, a beloved community tradition featuring free, live outdoor music on Wednesday evenings throughout the summer. The concert series will take place Wednesdays from July 8 through August 12, from 6:30 to 8:00 PM, alternating weekly between Main Street Park in Essex Village and Ivoryton Village Green. These family-friendly concerts invite residents and visitors alike to relax, connect with neighbors, and enjoy live music in a casual, picnic-style setting. “Join us on Wednesdays for an evening of music and fun on the town greens in Essex and Ivoryton,” said representatives from Essex Park & Recreation. “This series is a wonderful way to celebrate summer, community, and live music.” 2026 Essex Summer Concert Series Schedule July 8 – Middletown Symphonic Band Main Street Park, Essex Village July 15 – Southern Voice Ivoryton Village Green July 22 – Bloomer Main Street Park, Essex Village July 29 – Mitch Nelson Ivoryton Village Green August 5 – Chris Marra Band Main Street Park, Essex Village August 12 – Local Honey Ivoryton Village Green Concertgoers are encouraged to bring a blanket or lawn chair and enjoy an evening of live music under the summer sky. All concerts are free and open to the public, and attendees of all ages are welcome. For schedule […]
Essex Park & Recreation is pleased to announce the return of the Essex Summer Concert Series, a beloved community tradition featuring free, live outdoor music on Wednesday evenings throughout the summer. The concert series will take place Wednesdays from July 8 through August 12, from 6:30 to 8:00 PM, alternating weekly between Main Street Park in Essex Village and Ivoryton Village Green. These family-friendly concerts invite residents and visitors alike to relax, connect with neighbors, and enjoy live music in a casual, picnic-style setting. “Join us on Wednesdays for an evening of music and fun on the town greens in Essex and Ivoryton,” said representatives from Essex Park & Recreation. “This series is a wonderful way to celebrate summer, community, and live music.” 2026 Essex Summer Concert Series Schedule July 8 – Middletown Symphonic Band Main Street Park, Essex Village July 15 – Southern Voice Ivoryton Village Green July 22 – Bloomer Main Street Park, Essex Village July 29 – Mitch Nelson Ivoryton Village Green August 5 – Chris Marra Band Main Street Park, Essex Village August 12 – Local Honey Ivoryton Village Green Concertgoers are encouraged to bring a blanket or lawn chair and enjoy an evening of live music under the summer sky. All concerts are free and open to the public, and attendees of all ages are welcome. For schedule […]