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Teen Advisory Board Informational Meeting

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

Teen Advisory Board Informational Meeting, held in-person at the Essex Library on September 14 at 4:00 PM. Teens who are interested in having input on Young Adult aspects of the library can join Teen Advisory Board. Open to teens in Grades 7-12. Held at Essex Library. No registration required.

Louie Listens

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

Essex Library will host a May session of Louie Listens, an opportunity for kids & teens to read with a local, licensed therapy dog, on Thursday, May 11, 2023 from … Continue reading

Free

Women and Jazz

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

Our understanding of jazz isn’t complete without highlighting the influence and contributions of women. On Thursday, May 11, 7:00 p.m. on Zoom, Essex Library will host Galen Abdur-Razzaq, renowned flutist … Continue reading

Free

May Market 2023

Essex Town Park Main Street, Essex, United States

This year's May Market will be held on Saturday, May 13, in the Essex Town Park from 8:00 am – 1:00 pm rain or shine! Folks frequently begin lining up … Continue reading

Free

Steam Saturdays Series: Craft Stick Harmonica

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

Essex Library continues its STEAM Saturdays series for children in Kindergarten through grade 6 on Saturday, May 13, at 10 AM. In this session, children will explore the science of … Continue reading

Free
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Sea Chanteys at The Gris

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

FREE! Every Monday. 8:00pm - 11:00 pm Join us every Monday as the Jovial Crew brings the Tap Room to life with this old seafaring tradition, extremely popular today. "Jovial … Continue reading

Free

On Golden Pond

Ivoryton Playhouse 103 Main Street, Ivoryton, CT, United States

By Ernest Thompson ON GOLDEN POND is the love story of Ethel and Norman Thayer, who are returning to their summer home on Golden Pond. They are visited by their … Continue reading

Free

Endangered Animals (Ages 8+)

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

Essex Library will host Endangered Animals; presented by Shaun Roche of the Stewart B. McKinney National Wildlife Refuge, on Friday, May 19, from 4-5 PM. When you hear the word … Continue reading

Free

Steam Saturdays Series: Make a 3-D Book

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

Essex Library continues its STEAM Saturdays series for children in Kindergarten through grade 6 on Saturday, May 20, at 10 AM. In this session, children will explore the science of … Continue reading

Free
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Sea Chanteys at The Gris

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

FREE! Every Monday. 8:00pm - 11:00 pm Join us every Monday as the Jovial Crew brings the Tap Room to life with this old seafaring tradition, extremely popular today. "Jovial … Continue reading

Free
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Teen Book Club

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

The first meeting of Teen Book Club (Gr. 7-12) is September 29 at 4 PM. This month we are reading The Inheritance Games by Jennifer Lynn Barnes. Teen Book Club will meet the last Thursday of every month through the school year. Held at Essex Library. Call 860-767-1560 or pick up a copy of the book at the library to register.

Distracted Driving for Teens

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

Essex Library will host a Distracted Driving program for teens in grades 9-12 on May 25 from 4-5 PM. Participants are invited to join Jennifer Monahan BSN, Trauma Quality PI … Continue reading

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Teen TGIF

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

Teen TGIF, held in-person at the Essex Library on September 30 from 3:30- 4:30 PM. Teens can come socialize and relax at the Essex Library. Open to all teens in Grades 7-12. Held at the Essex Library, 33 West Ave, in Essex. No registration required.

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Sea Chanteys at The Gris

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

FREE! Every Monday. 8:00pm - 11:00 pm Join us every Monday as the Jovial Crew brings the Tap Room to life with this old seafaring tradition, extremely popular today. "Jovial … Continue reading

Free

RiverFare 2023

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

Kickoff Summer and join the Connecticut River Museum for RiverFare 2023, a Summer Soirée and Culinary Celebration! Delight in an evening of delicious food, wines, cocktails, music and more while … Continue reading

$75

Summer Kick-off Fashion Show

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

Join us for a FREE Summer kick-off fashion show featuring the designs of Anna Mastropolo, Friday, June 2nd 6:30-9:00pm at Spectrum Art Gallery and Artisan Store. She creates repurposed designs … Continue reading

Free

Annual Shad Bake

Brewer Essex Island Marina 11 Ferry Street, Essex, United States

After a three-year hiatus due to COVID, the Rotary Club of Essex Shad Bake is returning. This important culinary tradition was started in 1958 and is a classic Spring ritual … Continue reading

$10 – $40
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Sea Chanteys at The Gris

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

FREE! Every Monday. 8:00pm - 11:00 pm Join us every Monday as the Jovial Crew brings the Tap Room to life with this old seafaring tradition, extremely popular today. "Jovial … Continue reading

Free

Water/Ways

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

Water/Ways A Museum on Main Street (MoMS) exhibition developed by the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service June 3 – August 14, 2023 Water/Ways dives into water—an essential component of life … Continue reading

$2.00 – $12

Fish with CARE (Ages 6+)

Sunset Pond West Ave, Essex, United States

Essex Public Library is proud to partner with the DEEP Fisheries Division – Connecticut Aquatic Resources Education (CARE) program to host a "FISH with CARE" Event at Sunset Pond on … Continue reading

Free

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

CT Sea Music Festival

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

This family-friendly weekend includes a Symposium on the Music of the Sea, free daytime workshops with local, regional, and international maritime musicians, a family stage, demonstrations of sailor skills, sails … Continue reading

Free

Summer Reading Kickoff Party

Grove Street Park 16 Grove Street, Essex, United States

Essex and Ivoryton Library are teaming up for the Summer Reading Kickoff Party on Saturday June 10 from 1:00 PM- 2:30 PM. Join the Essex and Ivoryton children’s librarians for … Continue reading

Free

Painted Wildflower Vase Workshop

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

Capture summer flowers, buzzing hummingbirds & fluttering butterflies as you discover the art of painting on glass! First, sketch a plan of your floral scene on paper and do a … Continue reading

$62
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Sea Chanteys at The Gris

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

FREE! Every Monday. 8:00pm - 11:00 pm Join us every Monday as the Jovial Crew brings the Tap Room to life with this old seafaring tradition, extremely popular today. "Jovial … Continue reading

Free

Shanties & Sails: Marc Bernier

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

Shanties & Sails is back! Come down to the River and enjoy an evening of Sea Shanties. 🎼 Be on the deck to hear talented shanty and sea-song musicians for … Continue reading

Free – $30
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Teen Advisory Board Informational Meeting

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

Teen Advisory Board Informational Meeting, held in-person at the Essex Library on September 14 at 4:00 PM. Teens who are interested in having input on Young Adult aspects of the library can join Teen Advisory Board. Open to teens in Grades 7-12. Held at Essex Library. No registration required.

Essex Summer Arts Festival

Essex Town Green 12 Main Street, Essex, United States

Saturday, June: 1710am – 5pm Sunday, June 18: 11am – 5pm The 2-day Arts Festival features local, regional and New England artists and artisans. The event is free and features … Continue reading

Free
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Sea Chanteys at The Gris

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

FREE! Every Monday. 8:00pm - 11:00 pm Join us every Monday as the Jovial Crew brings the Tap Room to life with this old seafaring tradition, extremely popular today. "Jovial … Continue reading

Free

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