May Market 2023
Essex Town Park Main Street, Essex, United StatesThis 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
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Steam Saturdays Series: Craft Stick Harmonica
Essex Library 33 West Avenue, Essex, CT, United StatesEssex 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
Sea Chanteys at The Gris
The Griswold Inn 36 Main Street, Essex, CT, United StatesFREE! 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
Tuesday Trivia Night
Essex Indoor Golf 23 Saybrook Road, Essex, CT, United States
Free
Pet Professions with the Connecticut Humane Society (Gr. 5-12)
Essex Library 33 West Avenue, Essex, CT, United StatesEssex Library will host Pet Professions; a program presented by the Connecticut Humane Society, for children and teens in grades 5-12 on Wednesday, May 17, from 4:30-5:30 PM. Participants are … Continue reading
Free
On Golden Pond
Ivoryton Playhouse 103 Main Street, Ivoryton, CT, United StatesBy 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
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Psychedelic ’60’s at The Gris
The Griswold Inn 36 Main Street, Essex, CT, United StatesEvery Friday, 8:30pm - 12:00am Psychedelic ’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 … Continue reading
FREE
Endangered Animals (Ages 8+)
Essex Library 33 West Avenue, Essex, CT, United StatesEssex 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
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Steam Saturdays Series: Make a 3-D Book
Essex Library 33 West Avenue, Essex, CT, United StatesEssex 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
Sea Chanteys at The Gris
The Griswold Inn 36 Main Street, Essex, CT, United StatesFREE! 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
War in Ukraine: Update with Peter Rutland
Essex Library 33 West Avenue, Essex, CT, United StatesAs the invasion of Ukraine by Russia extends into a second year, Essex Library has invited Professor Peter Rutland provide an update on the war on May 23 at 7:00 … Continue reading
Free
Tuesday Trivia Night
Essex Indoor Golf 23 Saybrook Road, Essex, CT, United States
Free
“Terrific Toddlers and Twos” Parent Discussion with 2-1-1 Childcare
Essex Library 33 West Avenue, Essex, CT, United StatesEssex Library will host Terrific Toddlers and Twos: a discussion for parents, on Wednesday, May 24 at 6:30 PM on Zoom. Parents: Explore what makes toddlers unique and fun! Families … Continue reading
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Teen Book Club
Essex Library 33 West Avenue, Essex, CT, United StatesThe 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 StatesEssex 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
Free
Psychedelic ’60’s at The Gris
The Griswold Inn 36 Main Street, Essex, CT, United StatesEvery Friday, 8:30pm - 12:00am Psychedelic ’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 … Continue reading
FREE
Teen TGIF
Essex Library 33 West Avenue, Essex, CT, United StatesTeen 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.
Sea Chanteys at The Gris
The Griswold Inn 36 Main Street, Essex, CT, United StatesFREE! 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
Tuesday Trivia Night
Essex Indoor Golf 23 Saybrook Road, Essex, CT, United States
Free
RiverFare 2023
Connecticut River Museum 67 Main Street, Essex, CT, United StatesKickoff 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
Psychedelic ’60’s at The Gris
The Griswold Inn 36 Main Street, Essex, CT, United StatesEvery Friday, 8:30pm - 12:00am Psychedelic ’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 … Continue reading
FREE
Summer Kick-off Fashion Show
Spectrum Art Gallery and Artisan Store 61 Main Street, Centerbrook, CT, United StatesJoin 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 StatesAfter 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
How to Paint a Flower in Watercolor with Bivenne Harvey Staiger
Spectrum Art Gallery and Artisan Store 61 Main Street, Centerbrook, CT, United StatesLearn how to paint a beautiful flower in watercolor! Each stage of the painting process, including a basic background and the flower details, will be demonstrated. We will cover how … Continue reading
$75
Connecticut River Artisans Cooperative Celebrates our Newest Member
Connecticut River Artisan’s Cooperative welcomes the summer season by celebrating its newest member. We celebrate Nancy Harney of Nancy’s Natural & Nautical Niceties with a reception on Sunday, June … Continue reading
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Ushering in Summer with Shoreline Jazz Quartet
Essex Library 33 West Avenue, Essex, CT, United StatesThe Essex Library is kicking off summer with sweet treats and an eclectic mix of jazz favorites played by Shoreline Jazz Quartet on June 4 at 4:00 p.m. Bring a … Continue reading
Free
Sea Chanteys at The Gris
The Griswold Inn 36 Main Street, Essex, CT, United StatesFREE! 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 StatesWater/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 StatesEssex 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
Shanties & Sails: Rick Spencer and Dawn Indermuehle
Connecticut River Museum 67 Main Street, Essex, CT, United StatesA big Thank You shout out to our Shanties & Sails sponsor Privé Swiss Wellness for their generous support! Come down and enjoy an evening of Sea Shanties. 🎼 Be … Continue reading
Free – $30
Tuesday Trivia Night
Essex Indoor Golf 23 Saybrook Road, Essex, CT, United States
Free
Psychedelic ’60’s at The Gris
The Griswold Inn 36 Main Street, Essex, CT, United StatesEvery Friday, 8:30pm - 12:00am Psychedelic ’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 … Continue reading
FREE
Connecticut Sea Music Festival
Town of Essex Downtown, Essex, United StatesAn 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
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CT Sea Music Festival
Essex Village 69 Nott Lane, Essex, CT, United StatesThis 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 StatesEssex 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 StatesCapture 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
Fused Glass Plant Stakes Workshop at Spectrum Art Gallery
Spectrum Art Gallery and Artisan Store 61 Main Street, Centerbrook, CT, United StatesIn this workshop participants will decorate 2 Plant Stakes with a variety of glass frit and glass pieces using their own designs. There will be some use of special cutters … Continue reading
$60
Sea Chanteys at The Gris
The Griswold Inn 36 Main Street, Essex, CT, United StatesFREE! 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 StatesShanties & 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
Tuesday Trivia Night
Essex Indoor Golf 23 Saybrook Road, Essex, CT, United States
Free
Teen Advisory Board Informational Meeting
Essex Library 33 West Avenue, Essex, CT, United StatesTeen 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.
Threats to Our Local Waterways and Strategies for Protecting Them
Essex Library 33 West Avenue, Essex, CT, United StatesThe environmental, recreational, and economic value of our local waterways will be discussed in person at the Essex Library on June 14, at 7:00 p.m. Essex Library is partnering with … Continue reading
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Eleanor Roosevelt in Westbrook: A Refuge for a First Lady
Essex Library 33 West Avenue, Essex, CT, United StatesJoin park ranger Shaun Roche of Stewart B. McKinney National Wildlife Refuge and Great Thicket National Wildlife Refuge at the Essex Library on June 15 at 7:00 p.m. as he … Continue reading
Free
Psychedelic ’60’s at The Gris
The Griswold Inn 36 Main Street, Essex, CT, United StatesEvery Friday, 8:30pm - 12:00am Psychedelic ’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 … Continue reading
FREE
Essex Summer Arts Festival
Essex Town Green 12 Main Street, Essex, United StatesSaturday, 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
Sea Chanteys at The Gris
The Griswold Inn 36 Main Street, Essex, CT, United StatesFREE! 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
Selden Island Hike
Connecticut River Museum 67 Main Street, Essex, CT, United StatesThe Connecticut River Museum and Connecticut Audubon EcoTravel have teamed up to offer this unique experience. We will be departing on the vessel RiverQuest at 8:00am to go to Selden … Continue reading
$75 – $85
“Signing Rocks!” with Signing Basics®
Essex Library 33 West Avenue, Essex, CT, United StatesEssex Library will host “Signing Rocks!” an American Sign Language Class, on Tuesday, June 20 from 3-3:45 PM on Zoom. Program presented by Signing Basics®. For this class, the vocabulary … Continue reading
Free
Shanties & Sails: Skylark
Connecticut River Museum 67 Main Street, Essex, CT, United StatesShanties & Sails is back! Come down and enjoy an evening of Sea Shanties. 🎼 Be on deck to hear talented shanty and sea-song musicians for a FREE one hour … Continue reading
Free – $25
Tuesday Trivia Night
Essex Indoor Golf 23 Saybrook Road, Essex, CT, United States
Free
