Events

There is always something interesting going on in the three villages of Essex! All of our members are encouraged to add information about their upcoming events here, where visitors can find them either in the calendar view below, or the list view further down the page.

August

Essex Village Walking Tour

5:00 pm - 6:25 pm Essex Historical Society

Take a trip down Main Street in Essex Village to capture the rich maritime history of 18th century “Potapaug,” its working waterfront and ship-building prominence in the early 19th century as well as its development as a beautiful visitor destination of today.

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September

Sensory Playtime (Ages 0-5)

9:30 am - 10:30 am Essex Library

Program for kids birth – age 5.

Join us for a hands-on, child-led play session designed to engage the senses! Sensory Playtime encourages exploration, creativity, and early learning through touch, sound, and movement. Kids are invited to move from ...

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September

Essex Library: Hannah Nicole Maehrer on writing "darkly charming villainous love" (Virtual)

7:00 pm Essex Library

Embrace your dark side (and your best evil laugh) and join us in conversation with Hannah Nicole Maehrer, creator of the New York Times bestselling Assistant to the Villain series. REG...

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September

Essex Library: Russia-Ukraine War and Global Geopolitics with Olena Lennon
Essex Library: Russia-Ukraine War and Global Geopolitics with Olena Lennon
6:00 pm Essex Library
Dr. Olena Lennon returns to Essex Library to discuss how Russia’s War on Ukraine continues to pose a threat to global security, along with the implications of Donald Trump’s presidency and Israel-Iran relations. Dr. Lennon will provide a 45-minute lecture on the top...
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September

Little Learners Story Time: Back to School (Ages 2-5)
Little Learners Story Time: Back to School (Ages 2-5)
10:00 am - 11:00 am Essex Library
Program for kids ages 2-5.

Get ready for the new school year with stories, songs, and fun activities all about classrooms, backpacks, and first-day jitters at this Back to School-themed story time!

Join us for themed stories, songs, rhymes, and cr...
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September

Weekend Wiggle Worms Story Time (Ages 0-3)
Weekend Wiggle Worms Story Time (Ages 0-3)
9:30 am - 10:00 am Essex Library
Program for kids ages 0-3 and their caregivers, siblings welcome!

Wiggle Worms is a play-based music and movement story time for children and their caregivers!

Essex Library programs are free and open to the public.
No registration requir...
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06

September

Block Party
Block Party
10:00 am - 5:00 pm Connecticut River Museum
This event will take place on the Connecticut River Museum campus and feature a full day of events geared to all ages. Attendees can look forward to food and beverage vendors along with live music, puppet shows and much much more! View the full schedule on the CRM websi...
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06

September

Wandering Pumpkins Needle Felting Workshop
Wandering Pumpkins Needle Felting Workshop
12:30 pm - 4:30 pm Spectrum Art Gallery
Celebrate the coming of Autumn by learning to needle-felt these adventurous wool pumpkins as they tumble across soft Autumn fields and the old red barn. Easy & fun for all levels of experience even if you have neve...
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September

Grandparents Day Afternoon Tea (Ages 3+)
Grandparents Day Afternoon Tea (Ages 3+)
2:30 pm - 3:30 pm Essex Library
Program for grandparents and their grandchildren, ages 3 and up.

For Grandparents Day, come celebrate at the Essex Library! Kids and their grandparents are invited to enjoy tea and snacks together and create a Grand...
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06

September

Threads + Paper Exhibit Closing
Threads + Paper Exhibit Closing
6:00 pm Spectrum Art Gallery
Spectrum Art Gallery and Artisans Store of Centerbrook presents Threads + Paper, a 7-week show exhibit exploring the rich textures, delicate forms, and sculptural power of fiber and paper. From intricate weavings to charming sculptures, this show highlights h...
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07

September

Great Glass
Great Glass
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm CT River Artisans
Join us for refreshments while viewing the glass works by Barb Richard - fused glass & glass beaded jewelry & Peter Simoncini - stained glass creations. Their work will be offered for sale at 15% off.
You will have a chance to meet some of our other artisans as...
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September

Pratt House Open for FREE Tours
Pratt House Open for FREE Tours
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm The Pratt House
Pratt House, a 300 year old home, Essex's only historic house museum is open for FREE guided tours, on Saturdays and Sundays, through September from 1:00-4:00 pm.

NEW this year are two special exhibit spaces...
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