Essex Park and Recreation Summer Concert Series: Local Honey
Essex Town Green 12 Main Street, Essex, United StatesLOCAL HONEY - “Proving the axiom, you get what you give, Local Honey gives an outstandingly inspired performance.” With music that attempts to reconcile through melody and poetry, the fine … Continue reading
Teen Poetry Club: Found Poetry
Essex Library 33 West Avenue, Essex, CT, United StatesEssex Library will host the third session of Teen Poetry Club on Thursday, August 3 at 4 PM. Teens will learn the guidelines behind creating different types of poetry and … Continue reading
Adult Craft: Tissue Paper Sunflowers
Essex Library 33 West Avenue, Essex, CT, United StatesCome learn how to make a small, beautiful bouquet of sunflowers using tissue paper and coffee filters! Meet with fellow crafters for an hour of hands-on art for all skill … Continue reading
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
Find Your Voice Through The Arts: Family Painting Workshop
Essex Library 33 West Avenue, Essex, CT, United StatesEssex Library will host a family painting workshop as part of their “Find Your Voice through the Arts” program series on August 4 from 3-5 PM. Families are invited to … Continue reading
Intro to Dungeons & Dragons
Essex Library 33 West Avenue, Essex, CT, United StatesCome learn how to play the world’s greatest role-playing game at one of the Essex Library’s Intro to Dungeons & Dragons sessions! We will be playing with a shortened storyline … Continue reading
August Featured Artisan
55 Main Street 55 Main Street, Essex, CT, United StatesPlease join us for our August Featured Artisan of the Month Reception. In memoriam -- Gay Petruzzi Ritter (1944-2022). Enjoy refreshments, meet the artisans, shop for unique items. Most importantly, … Continue reading
Teen Art Club
Essex Library 33 West Avenue, Essex, CT, United StatesDo you love art? Are you looking for a good time or space to work on your projects? Then come hang out and chat with your fellow artists at Teen … Continue reading
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
Animal Friends
Essex Library 33 West Avenue, Essex, CT, United StatesEssex Library will host the final session of its Animal Voices series on Tuesday August 8 at 4 PM. The theme for Summer Reading this year is Find Your Voice; … Continue reading
Essex Park and Recreation Summer Concert Series: Blue Cherry
100 Main Street 100 Main Street, Ivoryton, CT, United StatesBLUE CHERRY - The musicians in Blue Cherry are all seasoned professionals who honed their craft performing with various groups and various styles. Each member brings a unique musical aesthetic … Continue reading
Tuesday Trivia Night
Essex Indoor Golf 23 Saybrook Road, Essex, CT, United StatesTeen 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.
Jersey Boys
Ivoryton Playhouse 103 Main Street, Ivoryton, CT, United StatesBook by: Marshall Brickman and Rick Elice, Music by: Bob Gaudio, Lyrics by: Bob Crewe JERSEY BOYS is the international musical phenomenon that takes you behind the scenes - and … Continue reading
Teen Poetry Club: Poetry Escape Room
Essex Library 33 West Avenue, Essex, CT, United StatesEssex Library will host the final session of Teen Poetry Club on Thursday, August 10 at 4 PM. In this session, teens will challenge themselves with a Poetry Escape Room! … Continue reading
Young at Heart Book Club
Essex Library 33 West Avenue, Essex, CT, United StatesJoin us for Essex Library's Young at Heart Book Club! A book club for adults who enjoy reading young adult and new adult literature. We hope to see you there … Continue reading
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
Find Your Voice Through The Arts: Family Karaoke Afternoon
Essex Library 33 West Avenue, Essex, CT, United StatesEssex Library will host a family karaoke afternoon, on August 11 from 3-5 PM as part of their “Find Your Voice through the Arts” program series. Families are invited to … Continue reading
Essex Library’s Stay Cool Jigsaw Puzzle Tournament
Essex Library 33 West Avenue, Essex, CT, United StatesGather with friends and family of all ages to compete for prizes, including bragging rights, at Essex Library’s Stay Cool Jigsaw Puzzle Tournament on Saturday, August 12, 9:30-11:30. Teams may … Continue reading
Intro to Dungeons & Dragons
Essex Library 33 West Avenue, Essex, CT, United StatesCome learn how to play the world’s greatest role-playing game at one of the Essex Library’s Intro to Dungeons & Dragons sessions! We will be playing with a shortened storyline … Continue reading
Preschool STEAM Lab
Essex Library 33 West Avenue, Essex, CT, United StatesCome explore the world of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) with us through fun experiments and activities! This month, kids will get to make their own bubble wands. … Continue reading
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
Tuesday Trivia Night
Essex Indoor Golf 23 Saybrook Road, Essex, CT, United StatesImaginary Worlds
Spectrum Art Gallery 61 Main Street, Centerbrook, CT, United StatesIt’s the height of Summer and time for our imaginations to go wild. Explore new and exciting artwork by established and emerging artists who celebrate the season with their “imaginary … Continue reading
Essex Park and Recreation Summer Concert Series: Bloomer
Essex Town Green 12 Main Street, Essex, United StatesBLOOMER - Brian Blumenthal aka "Bloomer" has been entertaining the masses for the past 17 years. With residencies at the famed "Wobbly Barn" in Mount Killington VT to The Ocean … Continue reading
Teen Board Game Night
Essex Library 33 West Avenue, Essex, CT, United StatesJoin the Essex Library for Teen Board Game Night! We will have a variety of fun board games to choose from, so grab a friend and come play with us! … Continue reading
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
The Aereus Jazztet
Essex Town Park Main Street, Essex, United StatesAlfresco Essex at the RiverLane
The RiverLane 7 Main Street, Essex, United StatesJoin us in celebration of Alfresco Thursdays, an Essex Village tradition on Thursday afternoons in July & August. Come shop at the RiverLane and to enjoy wine & lite bites … Continue reading
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
Tuesday Trivia Night
Essex Indoor Golf 23 Saybrook Road, Essex, CT, United StatesPsychedelic ’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
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
Tuesday Trivia Night
Essex Indoor Golf 23 Saybrook Road, Essex, CT, United StatesStay & Play
33 West Avenue 33 West Avenue, Essex, CT, United StatesEssex Library's children's area has trains, toys, blocks, puzzles, and more for children of all ages to expand their curiosity, and try new things!Come to the library to play and … Continue reading
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
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
Tuesday Trivia Night
Essex Indoor Golf 23 Saybrook Road, Essex, CT, United StatesPsychedelic ’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
Story Time A – Z
33 West Avenue 33 West Avenue, Essex, CT, United StatesA story and craft time for pre-school age children and their caregivers!Each story time will focus on a “Letter of the Week” and feature songs, books, and a craft that … Continue reading
STEAM Saturdays: Fidget Slime
33 West Avenue 33 West Avenue, Essex, CT, United StatesEnjoy a different STEAM (Science, Technology, Art, Mathematics) project at the library select Saturdays.School is back in session, so this Saturday we will be making Fidget Slime! A super thick … Continue reading
Featured Artisan Reception – “All Welcome”
55 Main Street 55 Main Street, Essex, CT, United StatesCome join the members of the Connecticut River Artisans Cooperative as they celebrate their Featured Artisan for September, Sue Liberty of Westbrook. Sue has been a member since 2021 and … Continue reading
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
Tuesday Trivia Night
Essex Indoor Golf 23 Saybrook Road, Essex, CT, United StatesStay & Play
33 West Avenue 33 West Avenue, Essex, CT, United StatesEssex Library's children's area has trains, toys, blocks, puzzles, and more for children of all ages to expand their curiosity, and try new things!Come to the library to play and … Continue reading
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.
Louie Listens
33 West Avenue 33 West Avenue, Essex, CT, United StatesLouie is back and ready to read or spend time with you!Reading to a therapy dog has been proven to improve reading skills, self-esteem, and confidence!Kids & teens can sign … Continue reading
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
Story Time A – Z
33 West Avenue 33 West Avenue, Essex, CT, United StatesA story and craft time for pre-school age children and their caregivers!Each story time will focus on a “Letter of the Week” and feature songs, books, and a craft that … Continue reading