Best Kid-Friendly Activities in Essex, CT

Creative Writing Club

Thu, Apr 16, 10:00 PM–11:00 PM UTC · North Haven Memorial Library · 17 Elm Street, North Haven, CT

Kids Who Code

Thu, Apr 16, 10:00 PM–10:45 PM UTC · North Haven Memorial Library · 17 Elm Street, North Haven, CT

Ivoryton Library Association

Ivoryton Library Association · 106 Main St., Essex, CT

Library Program in Essex, CT

Lullaby Library Tales

In 6 days · Wed, Apr 22, 10:00 PM–10:30 PM UTC · North Haven Memorial Library · 17 Elm Street, North Haven, CT · Ages Up to 5

Toddler Time

In 6 days · Wed, Apr 22, 2:30 PM–3:00 PM UTC · North Haven Memorial Library · 17 Elm Street, North Haven, CT · Ages Up to 5

Essex Library Association

Essex Library Association · 33 West Ave., Essex, CT

Library Program in Essex, CT

Booktime Boogie

Tomorrow · Fri, Apr 17, 2:30 PM–3:00 PM UTC · North Haven Memorial Library · 17 Elm Street, North Haven, CT

Art Academy with Author/Illustrator Barbara McClintock

Tomorrow · Fri, Apr 17, 2:30 PM–3:30 PM UTC · Russell Library · 123 Broad St, Middletown, CT

Acton Public Library

Acton Public Library · 60 Old Boston Post Rd., Old Saybrook, CT

Library Program in Old Saybrook, CT

Author Miranda Cowley Heller (Online)

In 6 days · Wed, Apr 22, 6:00 PM–7:00 PM UTC · Russell Library · 123 Broad St, Middletown, CT

All About Axolotls

In 2 days · Sat, Apr 18, 2:30 PM–3:30 PM UTC · Russell Library · 123 Broad St, Middletown, CT

Chester Public Library

Chester Public Library · 21 West Main Street, Chester, CT

Library Program in Chester, CT

Chuck E. Cheese Birthday Party Packages

Happening now · Mar 12 – Jun 10 · Chuck E. Cheese Newington · 3075 Berlin Turnpike, Newington, CT

Protecting What Matters Most: Smart Estate Planning for Connecticut Families

In 1 week · Tue, Apr 28, 10:00 PM–11:00 PM UTC · North Haven Memorial Library · 17 Elm Street, North Haven, CT

Westbrook Public Library

Westbrook Public Library · 61 Goodspeed Dr., Westbrook, CT

Library Program in Westbrook, CT

Must See Movie: Audrey's Children

In 1 week · Fri, Apr 24, 5:30 PM–7:30 PM UTC · North Haven Memorial Library · 17 Elm Street, North Haven, CT

Readers & Writers for Homeschooled Teens

Fri, May 22, 2:30 PM–4:00 PM UTC · North Haven Memorial Library · 17 Elm Street, North Haven, CT

Chester Sunday Market

Chester Sunday Market · 23 Main St, Chester, CT

Farmers Market in Chester, CT

Romance Book Club

Thu, Jun 25, 10:30 PM–11:45 PM UTC · North Haven Memorial Library · 17 Elm Street, North Haven, CT · Ages Up to 5

Online Author Talk: Sana Javeri Kadri & Asha Loupy

Tue, Jun 23, 6:00 PM–7:00 PM UTC · North Haven Memorial Library · 17 Elm Street, North Haven, CT

Deep River Public Library

Deep River Public Library · 150 Main St., Deep River, CT

Library Program in Deep River, CT

Mixed Media Art

In 1 week · Fri, Apr 24, 2:30 PM–3:00 PM UTC · North Haven Memorial Library · 17 Elm Street, North Haven, CT

Real or Fake? How AI Is Changing What You See, Hear, and Trust

In 4 weeks · Tue, May 12, 7:00 PM–8:00 PM UTC · North Haven Memorial Library · 17 Elm Street, North Haven, CT

Lyme Farmers Market

Lyme Farmers Market · 78 Bill Hill Rd, Old Lyme, CT

Farmers Market in Old Lyme, CT

Senior Care Options for Concerned Families

In 3 weeks · Sat, May 9, 6:00 PM–7:00 PM UTC · North Haven Memorial Library · 17 Elm Street, North Haven, CT

ALL MONTH LONG: Passport to Connecticut Public Libraries

In 1 week · Thu, Apr 30, 12:00 AM–12:00 AM UTC · North Haven Memorial Library · 17 Elm Street, North Haven, CT

Old Saybrook Summer Farmers Market

Old Saybrook Summer Farmers Market · 210 Main St, Old Saybrook, CT

Farmers Market in Old Saybrook, CT

Assisting Teens in Managing Anger in Positive Ways

In 2 weeks · Sat, May 2, 6:00 PM–7:00 PM UTC · North Haven Memorial Library · 17 Elm Street, North Haven, CT

Amazing Moths: Our Nighttime Pollinators

In 1 week · Tue, Apr 28, 6:30 PM–7:15 PM UTC · North Haven Memorial Library · 17 Elm Street, North Haven, CT · Ages Up to 5

Old Saybrook Farmers' Market

Old Saybrook Farmers' Market · 210 Main St, Old Saybrook, CT

Farmers Market in Old Saybrook, CT

Paths to Autistic Empowerment

In 1 week · Thu, Apr 23, 10:00 PM–11:00 PM UTC · North Haven Memorial Library · 17 Elm Street, North Haven, CT

Teen Homeschool Hangout

In 3 weeks · Fri, May 8, 2:30 PM–4:30 PM UTC · North Haven Memorial Library · 17 Elm Street, North Haven, CT · Ages 10–17

Florence Griswold Museum

Florence Griswold Museum · 96 Lyme Street, Lyme, CT

Museum Exhibit in Lyme, CT

Baby Rhyme Time

In 1 week · Thu, Apr 23, 2:30 PM–3:15 PM UTC · North Haven Memorial Library · 17 Elm Street, North Haven, CT · Ages Up to 24

Middle School Murder Mystery Party: Murder at the Pizzeria!

Thu, May 28, 9:00 PM–11:30 PM UTC · North Haven Memorial Library · 17 Elm Street, North Haven, CT

Levi E.Coe Library

Levi E.Coe Library · 414 Main St., Middlefield, CT

Library Program in Middlefield, CT

Little Sprouts Garden Club

In 1 week · Mon, Apr 27, 10:00 PM–10:45 PM UTC · North Haven Memorial Library · 17 Elm Street, North Haven, CT

Tutu Tuesday

In 1 week · Tue, Apr 28, 2:30 PM–3:00 PM UTC · North Haven Memorial Library · 17 Elm Street, North Haven, CT

James Blackstone Memorial Library

James Blackstone Memorial Library · 758 Main St., Branford, CT

Library Program in Branford, CT

Registration Opens: Summer 2026 Teen Volunteering

Tue, May 26, 11:00 PM–11:00 PM UTC · North Haven Memorial Library · 17 Elm Street, North Haven, CT · Ages 10–17

Parachute Playtime

In 2 weeks · Thu, Apr 30, 2:30 PM–3:00 PM UTC · North Haven Memorial Library · 17 Elm Street, North Haven, CT · Ages 2–5

Brainerd Memorial Library

Brainerd Memorial Library · 920 Saybrook Rd., Haddam, CT

Library Program in Haddam, CT

Firefly Wishes Paint Night

In 4 weeks · Mon, May 11, 10:00 PM–11:45 PM UTC · North Haven Memorial Library · 17 Elm Street, North Haven, CT · Ages 13+

Take & Create: Re-Usable Beeswax Wrap

In 4 weeks · Tue, May 12, 2:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · North Haven Memorial Library · 17 Elm Street, North Haven, CT · Ages 13+

Atwater Memorial Library

Atwater Memorial Library · 1720 Foxon Rd., North Branford, CT

Library Program in North Branford, CT

Baby Prom

In 3 weeks · Fri, May 8, 2:30 PM–3:30 PM UTC · North Haven Memorial Library · 17 Elm Street, North Haven, CT · Ages Up to 5

Puppies with a Purpose: Raising Tomorrow's Guide Dogs

Sat, May 16, 6:00 PM–7:00 PM UTC · North Haven Memorial Library · 17 Elm Street, North Haven, CT

Cragin Memorial Library

Cragin Memorial Library · 8 Linwood Avenue, Colchester, CT

Library Program in Colchester, CT

Dance Party

In 3 weeks · Tue, May 5, 2:30 PM–3:00 PM UTC · North Haven Memorial Library · 17 Elm Street, North Haven, CT

Parent Playdate

In 3 weeks · Mon, May 4, 2:00 PM–3:00 PM UTC · North Haven Memorial Library · 17 Elm Street, North Haven, CT · Ages Up to 5