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  • Essex 250 Family Concert at the Ivoryton Village Green

    Ivoryton Green Ivoryton, CT, United States

     CELEBRATE ESSEX 250! Join us THIS WEDNESDAY for a special Essex 250 Family Concert at the Ivoryton Village Green! Wednesday, August 19 6:00 PM Ivoryton Village Green Featuring Southern VoiceBring your lawn chairs, blankets, family, friends, and a picnic and help us celebrate 250 years of Essex! The evening will also feature: Photo Booth Face Painting Dessert & Special Essex 250 Commemorative CakeCome enjoy a great night of live music, community, and celebration as we mark this very special milestone for Essex. Happy 250th, Essex — we hope to see you there! 

  • Thursdays on the Dock

    Recurring
    Connecticut River Museum 67 Main St, Essex, CT, United States

    Thursdays on the Dock at the Connecticut River Museum Thursdays on the Dock has been a shoreline staple for 17 years and remains the premier destination for waterfront music. Swing by each Thursday evening in July and August, bring a chair or blanket, listen to a free concert, and watch the sun go down over the river. July 30- Not Sorry August 6- 102D Army Band August 13- Cherry Pie August 20- The Italics August 27- Local Honey Click here for more details: https://ctrivermuseum.org/thursdays-on-the-dock-2026/

  • EBOT Business After Hours at Essex Corinthian Yacht Club

    Essex Corinthian Yacht Club 9 Novelty Lane, Essex, 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: August 27Time: 5 to 7 pmPlace: Essex Corinthian Yacht Club 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

  • Thursdays on the Dock

    Recurring
    Connecticut River Museum 67 Main St, Essex, CT, United States

    Thursdays on the Dock at the Connecticut River Museum Thursdays on the Dock has been a shoreline staple for 17 years and remains the premier destination for waterfront music. Swing by each Thursday evening in July and August, bring a chair or blanket, listen to a free concert, and watch the sun go down over the river. July 30- Not Sorry August 6- 102D Army Band August 13- Cherry Pie August 20- The Italics August 27- Local Honey Click here for more details: https://ctrivermuseum.org/thursdays-on-the-dock-2026/

  • EAA Annual Meeting and “Celebrating EAA’s 80th” Opening Reception

    The Essex Art Association 10 N Main Street, Essex, CT, United States

    An 80th Anniversary is something to celebrate, and we are excited to share details about the upcoming show! with the theme "Celebrating EAA’s 80th" The annual meeting will start at 5 pm, followed immediately be the opening reception, with awards at 7 pm. The winner of the Essex Board of Trade's 2nd Annual Photo Contest will be on display.  We will have chef-created small bites, wine, refreshments, and sweets by JOY Chocolate Co and the Marshmallow Factory.  There will also be a raffle for a free EAA 2027 membership! Please join us in celebrating our 80th year; admission is free!

    Free

  • Lunch and Learn with special host Rachel Lenda, Director of Tourism at the State of Connecticut Tourism Office!

    Brickside Pizza 104 Main Street, Unit C, Ivoryton, CT, United States

    New: Lunch and Learn! Please join us for "At the Table", a Lunch and Learn Feature with special host Rachel Lenda, Director of Tourism at the State of Connecticut Tourism Office. Thursday, September 24, 2026 at Brickside Pizza in Ivoryton starting at noon with speaker at 12:30 pm Reserve your spot HERE.  Members are $20 and Non-Members are $30  

    $20

  • Get ready to submit your scarecrow to the EBOT Scarecrow Contest!

    Essex Plaza Laundry 1 Essex Plaza, Essex, CT, United States

    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. This year’s theme is "Haunted History"! Scarecrow drop-off is September 29th and 30th at Essex Plaza Laundry. The scarecrows will be on display all October, so stroll the streets, snap photos, and share your favorites! Voting to start Saturday, October 3rd online at essexct.com

    Free

  • FestiFall 2026

    FestiFall is on Saturday, October 3rd from 1 to 4 pm. This years theme: Haunted History!  FestiFall is proudly sponsored by The Essex Board of Trade, Blissful Beauty, Brickside Pizza, Edward Jones - Essex, Essex Financial, Essex Historical Society, and The Hosting Company. Fun free activities include: Pencil & Wool – “Faces of Essex” canvas – in front of post office (rain plan inside) Blissful Beauty – face painting, temporary tattoos, and hair tinsel CT River Museum – RiverTales crafts outside, and music by Ben Grosgrove inside Pumpkin Scavenger Hunt Free crafts throughout town Dirty Soda food truck Lawn games Free caricatures Petting Zoo Free photos at the gazebo Music by The Saltines We will also have free pumpkins available; donations are welcome. Get yours to carve for the Ivoryton Pumpkin Festival! Click here for the activities map:  EBOT Scarecrow Festifal Flyer Oct 2026 8.5x11

    Free