Things to Do in Essex, CT

From Liberty to Legacy: Exploring American Ideals in the Musicals 1776 and Hamilton

Wed, May 13, 10:00 PM–11:30 PM UTC · North Haven Memorial Library · 17 Elm Street, North Haven, CT

Online Author Talk: Nir Eyal

In 6 days · Tue, May 19, 6:00 PM–7:00 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

Puppies with a Purpose: Raising Tomorrow's Guide Dogs

In 3 days · Sat, May 16, 6:00 PM–7:00 PM UTC · North Haven Memorial Library · 17 Elm Street, North Haven, CT

Bedazzle a Book

Tomorrow · Thu, May 14, 7:00 PM–9:15 PM UTC · North Haven Memorial Library · 17 Elm Street, North Haven, CT

Essex Library Association

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

Library Program in Essex, CT

Reverse Coloring

In 6 days · Tue, May 19, 6:30 PM–7:45 PM UTC · North Haven Memorial Library · 17 Elm Street, North Haven, CT

Concert - Jenny & Dave

In 3 days · Sat, May 16, 6:00 PM–7:00 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

Reshape Your Beliefs and Unlock Your True Potential (Online)

In 6 days · Tue, May 19, 6:00 PM–7:00 PM UTC · Russell Library · 123 Broad St, Middletown, CT

Books and Brews: The Emperor of Gladness

Tomorrow · Thu, May 14, 10:00 PM–12:00 AM 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

Readers Theater: A Crazy Little Cafe Called Love

Wed, May 13, 10:30 PM–11:45 PM UTC · Russell Library · 123 Broad St, Middletown, CT

Chuck E. Cheese Birthday Party Packages

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

Westbrook Public Library

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

Library Program in Westbrook, CT

Patchwork: Connecticut Artists Consider 250 Exhibition on view June 27–November 8, 2026 In June 2026, the Florence Griswold Museum will mount a juried exhibition of contemporary art to celebrate the 2

Fri, Jun 26, 4:00 AM UTC · Florence Griswold Museum · 96 Lyme Street, Lyme, CT

September 26 – November 1, 2026

Fri, Sep 25, 4:00 AM UTC · Florence Griswold Museum · 96 Lyme Street, Lyme, CT

Chester Sunday Market

Chester Sunday Market · 23 Main St, Chester, CT

Farmers Market in Chester, CT

June 27–November 8, 2026

Fri, Jun 26, 4:00 AM UTC · Florence Griswold Museum · 96 Lyme Street, Lyme, CT

Sit & Stitch at North Haven Memorial Library

In 4 weeks · Thu, Jun 11, 10:00 PM–11:30 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

Readers & Writers for Homeschooled Teens

In 1 week · Fri, May 22, 2:30 PM–4:00 PM UTC · North Haven Memorial Library · 17 Elm Street, North Haven, CT

Introduction to the Fire Service: Awareness, Education, and Community Involvement

In 3 weeks · Tue, Jun 2, 10:00 PM–11:00 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

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

Old Saybrook Summer Farmers Market

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

Farmers Market in Old Saybrook, CT

Online Author Talk: Elizabeth Lim

In 1 week · Wed, May 20, 11:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · North Haven Memorial Library · 17 Elm Street, North Haven, CT

Online Author Talk: Mary Savig

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

Old Saybrook Farmers' Market

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

Farmers Market in Old Saybrook, CT

German Conversation Group

In 3 weeks · Tue, Jun 2, 8:00 PM–9:00 PM UTC · North Haven Memorial Library · 17 Elm Street, North Haven, CT

Celebrating the Heritage of Asian American and Pacific Islanders through Food!

In 1 week · Tue, May 26, 10:00 PM–11:15 PM UTC · North Haven Memorial Library · 17 Elm Street, North Haven, CT

Florence Griswold Museum

Florence Griswold Museum · 96 Lyme Street, Lyme, CT

Museum Exhibit in Lyme, CT

TAB Officer Meeting

In 2 weeks · Thu, May 28, 7:00 PM–8:00 PM UTC · North Haven Memorial Library · 17 Elm Street, North Haven, CT

The Village: Life in New Haven's Little Italy

In 4 weeks · Wed, Jun 10, 10:00 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

Online Author Talk: Matt Dinniman

In 4 weeks · Thu, Jun 11, 11:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · North Haven Memorial Library · 17 Elm Street, North Haven, CT

Middle School Murder Mystery Party: Murder at the Pizzeria!

In 2 weeks · Thu, May 28, 9:00 PM–11:30 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

In 1 week · Tue, May 26, 11:00 PM–11:00 PM UTC · North Haven Memorial Library · 17 Elm Street, North Haven, CT · Ages 10–17

Brainerd Memorial Library

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

Library Program in Haddam, CT

Online Author Talk: Zaila Avant-garde

Tue, Jun 16, 11:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · North Haven Memorial Library · 17 Elm Street, North Haven, CT

Atwater Memorial Library

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

Library Program in North Branford, CT

ALL MONTH LONG - Horses Scavenger Hunt

In 2 weeks · Sun, May 31, 12:00 AM–12:00 AM UTC · North Haven Memorial Library · 17 Elm Street, North Haven, CT

The Legacy of Julia Child's Kitchen (Online)

Tue, Aug 4, 6:00 PM–7:00 PM UTC · Russell Library · 123 Broad St, Middletown, CT

Cragin Memorial Library

Cragin Memorial Library · 8 Linwood Avenue, Colchester, CT

Library Program in Colchester, CT