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Essex Holiday House Tour & Holiday Stroll
Always eagerly anticipated, the Essex Holiday House Tour is a festive self-guided walking tour featuring Essex village homes from the 18th […]
Magic of Christmas 2020
Florence Griswold Museum 96 Lyme Street, Old Lyme, CT, CT, United StatesVisit the Florence Griswold Museum in Old Lyme, a 10-minute drive from us, where the holiday season is embraced! Hand-painted […]
Alfresco Thursdays
Essex Village Main Street, Essex, CT, United StatesExperience the beauty of Essex - alfresco style - every Thursday as long as the weather cooperates! Music, outdoor dining, […]
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Walking Tour of Essex Village
Connecticut River Museum 67 Main Street, Essex, CT, United StatesHistory hits the streets! Join the Essex Historical Society (EHS) for a Walking Tour of Essex Village. Knowledgeable guides will bring […]
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Eagle & Winter Wildlife Cruises
Connecticut River Museum 67 Main Street, Essex, CT, United StatesGet an up-close view and learn the fascinating story of the majestic Bald Eagle on a two-hour tour aboard RiverQuest […]
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Burning of the Ships Day + Parade
Connecticut River Museum 67 Main Street, Essex, CT, United StatesThe Commemoration Day Parade, affectionately known by many as the Losers' Day Parade, is a local favorite and draws visitors from […]
Connecticut Sea Music Festival
Experience Essex over this very festive weekend featuring musical performances, historical demonstrations, sing-a-longs...Festive indeed!!! If you are coming from farther […]
Music at The Connecticut River Museum
Connecticut River Museum 67 Main Street, Essex, CT, United StatesThursdays on the Dock, in its 15th year, is still the destination for waterfront music. Each Thursday evening in July and […]
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Trees in the Rigging ~ Land + Boat Parade
This popular event is back and begins the Essex holiday season! Parade step-off is at 4:30 from the Town Hall. […]
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December – A Special Night with the Coast Guard Idlers
In addition to enjoying all that is December at The Gris - a festive atmosphere with holiday decor, a Holiday […]
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New Year’s Eve Celebration
The Griswold Inn 36 Main Street, Essex, CT, United StatesRing in the New Year with us and enjoy dinner, drinks, live music, dancing and a midnight toast! Our chefs […]
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Ground Hog – aka Essex Ed – Parade
It's another spirited day in Essex! Essex Ed returns for his 44th year to lead the Groundhog Day Parade. Come […]
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CT Spring Boat Show
Safe Harbor Essex Island Marina 11 Ferry Street, Essex, CT, United StatesThis show always feels like a seasonal kick-off of sorts! From dinghies to yachts, all manner of watercraft is available […]
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