BEGIN:VCALENDAR
VERSION:2.0
PRODID:-//Experience Essex, CT - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN
CALSCALE:GREGORIAN
METHOD:PUBLISH
X-WR-CALNAME:Experience Essex, CT
X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://essexct.com
X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Experience Essex, CT
REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H
X-Robots-Tag:noindex
X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H
BEGIN:VTIMEZONE
TZID:America/New_York
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20240310T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20241103T060000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20250309T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20251102T060000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20260308T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20261101T060000
END:STANDARD
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251206T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251206T200000
DTSTAMP:20260406T063809
CREATED:20251102T233800Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251102T233800Z
UID:18281-1765040400-1765051200@essexct.com
SUMMARY:Ivoryton Illuminations
DESCRIPTION:The entire village of Ivoryton will be glowing with holiday spirit for this beloved community celebration — filled with festive lights\, cheerful music\, and holiday surprises around every corner. The evening culminates with the arrival of Santa and the lighting of one of Connecticut’s largest living Christmas trees!
URL:https://essexct.com/event/ivoryton-illuminations/
LOCATION:Ivoryton Green\, Ivoryton\, CT\, 06442\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activity,Concerts,Events,Sponsored Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://essexct.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/2025_banner.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T190000
DTSTAMP:20260406T063809
CREATED:20250826T172044Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250826T172044Z
UID:16678-1761386400-1761418800@essexct.com
SUMMARY:Ivoryton Pumpkin Festival
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate fall in full festive spirit at the 25th Annual Ivoryton Pumpkin Festival on Saturday\, October 25\, 2025! This beloved community event draws over 1\,500 visitors to the Ivoryton Village Green for a fun-filled day of FREE activities for all ages. From autumn traditions to Halloween fun\, the Pumpkin Festival has something for everyone\, so come in costume and get into the spirit! Returning this year is the ever-popular Costume Parade\, open to all but geared toward children 12 and under. Parade kicks off at 4:30 PM from the corner of Walnut and Main Street and travels through the heart of the village. \n— \nPre-Festival Fun \nStart your day early with a Pumpkin Carving Party hosted by Bushy Hill Nature Center from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at 253 Bushy Hill Rd.\, Ivoryton\, CT. All ages and skill levels are welcome to carve a pumpkin that will be featured in the festival’s evening Pumpkin Stroll. Special thanks to the Essex Police Union and Bushy Hill Nature Center at Incarnation Center for providing pumpkins. \n— \nFestival Highlights (Starting at 5:00 PM): \n· Live Music by The FEDERATION (5:00 – 7:00 PM) \n· Face Painting by The Painted Smile at Brickside Pizza’s side patio \n· Tarot Card Readings & Tabletop Games by House of the Triple Moon \n· Cookie Decorating with volunteers from Tri-Town Youth Services at the Village Green \n· Horse-Drawn Hayrides (Not-so-scary!) sponsored by the Park & Recreation Commission \n· Haunted Happenings at the Ivoryton Library (for those who dare!) \n· Trunk or Treat sponsored by The Ivoryton Alliance \n· Free Refreshments along Summit Street (while supplies last)\, courtesy of local nonprofits \n— \nThe Great Pumpkin Challenge \nWe invite families\, community groups\, businesses\, and organizations to bring carved pumpkins to the Ivoryton Village Green between 12:00 – 2:00 PM. All pumpkins will be displayed during the Pumpkin Lighting at 4:30 PM\, which will remain lit throughout the evening. Pumpkins must be picked up by 9:00 AM Monday morning. \n—
URL:https://essexct.com/event/ivoryton-pumpkin-festival/
LOCATION:Ivoryton Green\, Ivoryton\, CT\, 06442\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activity,Events,Sponsored Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://essexct.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Pumpkin-Festival-Flyer-with-Press-Release-2025-e1756228816588.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250704T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250704T113000
DTSTAMP:20260406T063809
CREATED:20250515T183256Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250704T124803Z
UID:14666-1751623200-1751628600@essexct.com
SUMMARY:Ivoryton Village July 4th Parade - CANCELED
DESCRIPTION:UPDATE:  Due to last night’s storms\, the parade has been canceled! \nThe Ivoryton Village Alliance invites you to join Annual 4th of July Family Parade and Patriotic Presentation\, celebrating our nation’s independence.\nThis is a FREE\, fun filled family. Gather your family\, neighbors\, groups of any kind and decorate your bike\, scooter\, wagon\, tractor\, truck or antique car. Everyone is welcome to join the fun!
URL:https://essexct.com/event/ivoryton-village-july-4th-parade/
LOCATION:Ivoryton Green\, Ivoryton\, CT\, 06442\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activity,Events,Sponsored Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://essexct.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Copy-of-Copy-of-EBOT-Postcard-Mailing-2025-Revision-3-1.png
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR