• Business After Hours (BAH)

    J. McLaughlin 3 Main Street, Essex, CT, United States

    BAH is a wonderful opportunity to have light refreshments, experience an EBOT member's business, and spend time with fellow EBOT members.  We hope you can join us!

    Free
  • Business After Hours (BAH)

    Blissful Beauty 35 Saybrook Road, Essex, United States

    BAH is a wonderful opportunity to have light refreshments, experience an EBOT member's business, and spend time with fellow EBOT members.  We hope you can join us!

    Free
  • Business After Hours (BAH)

    Essex Historical Society 22 Prospect Street, Essex, CT, United States

    BAH is a wonderful opportunity to have light refreshments, experience an EBOT member's business, and spend time with fellow EBOT members.  We hope you can join us!

    Free
  • Business After Hours (BAH)

    Goods & Curiosities 47 Main Street, Essex, CT, United States

    BAH is a wonderful opportunity to have light refreshments, experience an EBOT member's business, and spend time with fellow EBOT members.  We hope you can join us!

    Free
  • Sidewalk Sale!

    Recurring
    Essex Village

    Stroll through the village and shop for seasonal savings from your favorite local businesses, discovering hidden gems along the way. Participating businesses in downtown Essex will be exploding with specials and sales. Don't miss out on the good finds at this annual sidewalk sale event! Participating merchants include: Bluegill Home Centerbrook Cheese Shop Connecticut River Museum Emmy's on Main Essex Art Association Goods & Curiosities - The Griswold Inn Store Grace & Haven Homeward Collective house of the triple moon J Alden Clothiers J McLaughlin JOY Chocolate Co P O R T + W I L L O W | Boutique The RiverLane Toys Ahoy!

    Free
  • Business After Hours (BAH)

    Cooked 5 Main Street, Centerbrook, CT, United States

    BAH is a wonderful opportunity to have light refreshments, experience an EBOT member's business, and spend time with fellow EBOT members.  We hope you can join us!

    Free
  • Sidewalk Sale!

    Recurring
    Essex Village

    Stroll through the village and shop for seasonal savings from your favorite local businesses, discovering hidden gems along the way. Participating businesses in downtown Essex will be exploding with specials and sales. Don't miss out on the good finds at this annual sidewalk sale event! Participating merchants include: Bluegill Home Centerbrook Cheese Shop Connecticut River Museum Emmy's on Main Essex Art Association Goods & Curiosities - The Griswold Inn Store Grace & Haven Homeward Collective house of the triple moon J Alden Clothiers J McLaughlin JOY Chocolate Co P O R T + W I L L O W | Boutique The RiverLane Toys Ahoy!

    Free
  • Sidewalk Sale!

    Recurring
    Essex Village

    Stroll through the village and shop for seasonal savings from your favorite local businesses, discovering hidden gems along the way. Participating businesses in downtown Essex will be exploding with specials and sales. Don't miss out on the good finds at this annual sidewalk sale event! Participating merchants include: Bluegill Home Centerbrook Cheese Shop Connecticut River Museum Emmy's on Main Essex Art Association Goods & Curiosities - The Griswold Inn Store Grace & Haven Homeward Collective house of the triple moon J Alden Clothiers J McLaughlin JOY Chocolate Co P O R T + W I L L O W | Boutique The RiverLane Toys Ahoy!

    Free
  • Alfresco Thursdays

    Essex Village Essex, CT, United States

    Join us every Thursday evening this summer in Essex Village for Alfresco Thursdays, a celebration of warm nights, community spirit, and everything we love about our charming town! Stroll along Main Street, North Main Street, and beyond for shopping at your favorite local boutiques. Dine al fresco at one of our fantastic restaurants and enjoy live music drifting through the air. Explore galleries, enjoy tastings, and discover special pop-ups each week. It's a breath of fresh air!

    Free
  • Alfresco Thursdays

    Essex Village Essex, CT, United States

    Join us every Thursday evening this summer in Essex Village for Alfresco Thursdays, a celebration of warm nights, community spirit, and everything we love about our charming town! Stroll along Main Street, North Main Street, and beyond for shopping at your favorite local boutiques. Dine al fresco at one of our fantastic restaurants and enjoy live music drifting through the air. Explore galleries, enjoy tastings, and discover special pop-ups each week. It's a breath of fresh air!

    Free
  • Business After Hours (BAH)

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

    BAH is a wonderful opportunity to have light refreshments, experience an EBOT member's business, and spend time with fellow EBOT members.  We hope you can join us with our host, the Ivoryton Playhouse! https://www.ivorytonplayhouse.org/  

    Free
  • EBOT Business After Hours at Ivoryton Playhouse

    Ivoryton Playhouse 103 Main Street, Ivoryton, CT, 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 19Time: 5:30 to 7 pmPlace: Ivoryton Playhouse 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/membership-2/

  • Alfresco Thursdays

    Essex Village Essex, CT, United States

    Join us every Thursday evening this summer in Essex Village for Alfresco Thursdays, a celebration of warm nights, community spirit, and everything we love about our charming town! Stroll along Main Street, North Main Street, and beyond for shopping at your favorite local boutiques. Dine al fresco at one of our fantastic restaurants and enjoy live music drifting through the air. Explore galleries, enjoy tastings, and discover special pop-ups each week. It's a breath of fresh air!

    Free
  • Alfresco Thursdays

    Essex Village Essex, CT, United States

    Join us every Thursday evening this summer in Essex Village for Alfresco Thursdays, a celebration of warm nights, community spirit, and everything we love about our charming town! Stroll along Main Street, North Main Street, and beyond for shopping at your favorite local boutiques. Dine al fresco at one of our fantastic restaurants and enjoy live music drifting through the air. Explore galleries, enjoy tastings, and discover special pop-ups each week. It's a breath of fresh air!

    Free
  • Business After Hours (BAH)

    Graceful Aesthetics 67 N Main Street, Office A, Essex, United States

    BAH is a wonderful opportunity to have light refreshments, experience an EBOT member's business, and spend time with fellow EBOT members.  We hope you can join us!

    Free
  • EBOT Business After Hours at Graceful Aesthetics

    Graceful Aesthetics 67 N Main Street, Office A, 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: September 25Time: 5:30 to 7 pmPlace: Graceful Aesthetics, 67 N Main St Office A, Essex, CT.  https://www.gracefulaestheticsct.com/ 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/membership-2/

    Free
  • Scarecrow Contest sponsored by The Essex Board of Trade

    The Essex Art Association 10 N Main Street, 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. Past themes have included Wizards & Witches and now we’re setting sail with this year’s theme: PIRATES! The scarecrows will be on display all October, so stroll the streets, snap photos, and share your favorites! Scarecrow drop-off: Sunday, September 28 at Essex Art Association (10 North Main Street, Essex, CT) Voting to start Saturday, October 4th online at essexct.com Questions or need a frame? Email ebotpresident@gmail.com We can’t wait to see how the community brings this tradition to life again in 2025!

    Free
  • FestiFall sponsored by The Essex Board of Trade

    Ahoy maties! And Shiver me timbers! Gather all ye Buccaneers and Scallywags and head to Essex for the 2025 FestiFall, Saturday, October 4 from 11 to 4.  We’re setting sail with this year’s theme: PIRATES! The scarecrows will be on display all October, so stroll the streets, snap photos, and share your favorites, and voting to start Saturday, October 4th online at https://essexct.com/scarecrow-contest/ Fun activities include: *bandana coloring*face painting*tattoos*hats & eye patches*pumpkin scavenger hunt*pop-up vendors*costumes optional

    Free
  • Business After Hours (BAH)

    The RiverLane 7 Main Street, Essex, United States

    BAH is a wonderful opportunity to have light refreshments, experience an EBOT member's business, and spend time with fellow EBOT members.  We hope you can join us!

    Free
  • EBOT Business After Hours at The RiverLane

    The RiverLane 7 Main Street, 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: October 23rdTime: 5:30 to 7 pmPlace: The RiverLane, 7 Main St. Essex, CT https://theriverlane.com/ 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/membership-2/

    Free
  • Business After Hours (BAH)

    Grace & Haven 23 Main St, Ste B, Essex, CT, United States

    BAH is a wonderful opportunity to have light refreshments, experience an EBOT member's business, and spend time with fellow EBOT members.  We hope you can join us!

    Free
  • EBOT Business After Hours at Grace & Haven

    Grace & Haven 23 Main St, Ste B, Essex, CT, 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: November 4thTime: 5:30 to 7 pmPlace: Grace and Haven, 23B Main St, Essex, CT  https://graceandhaven.co/ 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/membership-2/

    Free
  • Girls’ Night Out in Essex!

    Essex Village

    On Wednesday, November 12th at 5pm, Girl's Night Out (GNO) with The-E-List will mark the official launch of the holiday season in Essex, sponsored by Essex Bank and the Essex Board of Trade, The event includes Essex Board of Trade (EBOT) merchants in Essex Village on Main Street and North Main Street, plus DRIFT in Safe Harbor Dauntless Marina. This year, GNO will have 2 check-in locations, from 5:00pm - 6:30pm, where attendees can pick up a sticker and qualify for 20% discount off merchandise: Meet your friends at The Wine Bar at The Griswold Inn for 1/2 price wine! PLUS, The Wine Bar is the perfect spot to unwind after shopping and enjoy dinner with your girlfriends. Reservations are a must: 860.767.1776. If you prefer to start shopping at the top of Main Street, Prive-Swiss Wellness MedSpa, will also be issuing 20%-off stickers between 5pm and 6:30pm. Many thanks to the Essex Garden Club and EBOT who'll be decorating with greenery, lights and ribbon to create a festive streetscape for GNO and the 2025 holiday season. Participants: Bluegill Home Connecticut River Museum Cortland Park Drift Emmy's on Main Essex Art Association, presenting "Double Visions" by Brian McClear & Peter Christ FLOW Essex Goods & Curiosities - The Griswold Inn Store […]

  • “Home for the Holidays” – Essex Board of Trade’s Holiday Stroll

    Essex Village

    Join us for a magical afternoon in downtown Essex filled with festive fun for the whole family on Small Business Saturday!  From pop-ups throughout town, music galore, a tree lighting, and SANTA! Check out the incredible list of participating merchants for Small Business Saturday: Brickside Pizza: Purchase a $50 gift card and receive an additional $10. One day ONLY! Cortland Park: 20% Off All Sweaters CT River Artisans: Stop by from 3pm - 7pm to make your own glass ornament to take home! Many unique gift items will be found here. Looking forward to seeing you! Drift: stay tuned for details! Emmy's on Main: Say "Holiday Stroll" for 10% off your purchase! Grace & Haven: Gift with Purchase Griswold Inn Store: In-Store Raffle, Ticket with Every Purchase! Homeward Collective: stay tuned for details! Hosting Company: 10% Off Retail Items House of the Triple Moon: Tiered Gift with Purchase; Spend $33 or more- crystal and herb infused candle, $66 or more - $10 gift card, $111 or more - hottm tote bag. J. McLaughlin: $100 off when you spend $400! In-Store Raffle, No purchase necessary! Pop-up with Mimosa Floristry - meet Owner Jennifer Gross and see her beautiful displays! JOY Chocolate […]

    FREE
  • Love Your Local

    Recurring

    This February, we’re celebrating Love Your Local by spotlighting Essex Board of Trade members and their Valentine’s Day–themed specials. From thoughtful gifts to local experiences, this feature is all about showcasing the heart of our membership with promotion of the businesses that make Centerbrook, Essex, and Ivoryton thrive. Stay tuned for details!

  • Love Your Local

    Recurring

    This February, we’re celebrating Love Your Local by spotlighting Essex Board of Trade members and their Valentine’s Day–themed specials. From thoughtful gifts to local experiences, this feature is all about showcasing the heart of our membership with promotion of the businesses that make Centerbrook, Essex, and Ivoryton thrive. Stay tuned for details!

  • Love Your Local

    Recurring

    This February, we’re celebrating Love Your Local by spotlighting Essex Board of Trade members and their Valentine’s Day–themed specials. From thoughtful gifts to local experiences, this feature is all about showcasing the heart of our membership with promotion of the businesses that make Centerbrook, Essex, and Ivoryton thrive. Stay tuned for details!

  • Love Your Local

    Recurring

    This February, we’re celebrating Love Your Local by spotlighting Essex Board of Trade members and their Valentine’s Day–themed specials. From thoughtful gifts to local experiences, this feature is all about showcasing the heart of our membership with promotion of the businesses that make Centerbrook, Essex, and Ivoryton thrive. Stay tuned for details!

  • Love Your Local

    Recurring

    This February, we’re celebrating Love Your Local by spotlighting Essex Board of Trade members and their Valentine’s Day–themed specials. From thoughtful gifts to local experiences, this feature is all about showcasing the heart of our membership with promotion of the businesses that make Centerbrook, Essex, and Ivoryton thrive. Stay tuned for details!

  • Love Your Local

    Recurring

    This February, we’re celebrating Love Your Local by spotlighting Essex Board of Trade members and their Valentine’s Day–themed specials. From thoughtful gifts to local experiences, this feature is all about showcasing the heart of our membership with promotion of the businesses that make Centerbrook, Essex, and Ivoryton thrive. Stay tuned for details!

  • Love Your Local

    Recurring

    This February, we’re celebrating Love Your Local by spotlighting Essex Board of Trade members and their Valentine’s Day–themed specials. From thoughtful gifts to local experiences, this feature is all about showcasing the heart of our membership with promotion of the businesses that make Centerbrook, Essex, and Ivoryton thrive. Stay tuned for details!

  • Love Your Local

    Recurring

    This February, we’re celebrating Love Your Local by spotlighting Essex Board of Trade members and their Valentine’s Day–themed specials. From thoughtful gifts to local experiences, this feature is all about showcasing the heart of our membership with promotion of the businesses that make Centerbrook, Essex, and Ivoryton thrive. Stay tuned for details!

  • Love Your Local

    Recurring

    This February, we’re celebrating Love Your Local by spotlighting Essex Board of Trade members and their Valentine’s Day–themed specials. From thoughtful gifts to local experiences, this feature is all about showcasing the heart of our membership with promotion of the businesses that make Centerbrook, Essex, and Ivoryton thrive. Stay tuned for details!

  • Love Your Local

    Recurring

    This February, we’re celebrating Love Your Local by spotlighting Essex Board of Trade members and their Valentine’s Day–themed specials. From thoughtful gifts to local experiences, this feature is all about showcasing the heart of our membership with promotion of the businesses that make Centerbrook, Essex, and Ivoryton thrive. Stay tuned for details!

  • Love Your Local

    Recurring

    This February, we’re celebrating Love Your Local by spotlighting Essex Board of Trade members and their Valentine’s Day–themed specials. From thoughtful gifts to local experiences, this feature is all about showcasing the heart of our membership with promotion of the businesses that make Centerbrook, Essex, and Ivoryton thrive. Stay tuned for details!

  • Love Your Local

    Recurring

    This February, we’re celebrating Love Your Local by spotlighting Essex Board of Trade members and their Valentine’s Day–themed specials. From thoughtful gifts to local experiences, this feature is all about showcasing the heart of our membership with promotion of the businesses that make Centerbrook, Essex, and Ivoryton thrive. Stay tuned for details!

  • Love Your Local

    Recurring

    This February, we’re celebrating Love Your Local by spotlighting Essex Board of Trade members and their Valentine’s Day–themed specials. From thoughtful gifts to local experiences, this feature is all about showcasing the heart of our membership with promotion of the businesses that make Centerbrook, Essex, and Ivoryton thrive. Stay tuned for details!

  • Love Your Local

    Recurring

    This February, we’re celebrating Love Your Local by spotlighting Essex Board of Trade members and their Valentine’s Day–themed specials. From thoughtful gifts to local experiences, this feature is all about showcasing the heart of our membership with promotion of the businesses that make Centerbrook, Essex, and Ivoryton thrive. Stay tuned for details!

  • EBOT Business After Hours at The Hosting Company

    The Hosting Company 104 Main Street, Ivoryton, CT, 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: February 18thTime: 5:30 to 7 pmPlace: The Hosting Company, 104 Main Street, Ivoryton, CT 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/membership-2/

    Free