Local Events & Adventures
Feeling a little lost in the sea of local events?
We’re passionate about connecting our community, and we know that sometimes, finding the perfect thing to do can feel like searching for a needle in a haystack!
That’s why we created this events and adventures page –Just For You. A curated collection of our team’s favorite search engines that can help you navigate in the big sea of “What To Do?”, Discovering everything from free concerts and art exhibits to quirky workshops and family-friendly festivals. There is always something to do……we got you.
Why is getting out and about so important?
The obvious fun factor, exploring your community does wonders for your mental well-being. It’s a chance to learn, grow, connect with others, and maybe even discover a hidden passion. Plus, with so many free and low-cost options, there’s really no excuse to stay home or be alone. -unless of course you want to 🙂 So grab a cup of tea, settle in, and let this page be your inspiration. Your next adventure awaits!
P.S. Have a favorite resource for events we missed? Don’t be shy! Reach out and let us know so we can share the information!
Event Search Engines
- CT Visit: https://ctvisit.com/this-weekend
- Visit CT: https://www.visitconnecticut.com/state/events/events/
- All Events In: https://allevents.in/
- Meet Up: https://www.meetup.com/
- Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/d/united-states–connecticut/events/
- Patch: https://patch.com/connecticut/across-ct
- Visit New England: https://www.visitnewengland.com/all/events/events/
- Hartford Courant Events: https://www.courant.com/events/#!/
- Events.com: https://discover.events.com/forme?lat=40.7127837&lng=-74.00594130000002&day=2022-5-19
Our Trusty Libraries
- Essex Library: https://engagedpatrons.org/EventsCalendar.cfm?SiteID=1314
- Deep River Library: https://www.facebook.com/DeepRiverPublicLibraryCT/
- Chester Library: https://www.chesterctlibrary.com/calendar-of-events
- Westbrook: https://westbrooklibrary.org/?post_type=tribe_events
- Old Saybrook: https://www.actonlibrary.org/calendar/
- Clinton: https://events.hchlibrary.org/events/upcoming
- Madison: https://www.madisonpubliclibrary.org/events/calendar
- Guilford: https://guilfordfreelibrary.org/upcoming-events/
- Old Lyme: https://oldlymelibrary.org/events/
- East Lyme/Niantic: https://www.eastlymepubliclibrary.org/events
- Waterford: https://waterfordct.org/612/Programs-and-Events
Historical Societies
- Essex Historical Society: https://www.essexhistory.org/events/
- Old Lyme Historical Society: https://www.oldlymehistoricalsociety.org/events
- Chester Historical Society: https://www.chesterhistoricalsociety.com/events.html
- Old Saybrook Historical Society: https://saybrookhistory.org/events-2/
- Deep River Historical Society: https://deepriverhistoricalsociety.org/events/
Theaters
- The Kate: https://www.thekate.org/
- Ivoryton Playhouse: https://www.ivorytonplayhouse.org/
- Goodspeed Opera House: https://www.goodspeed.org/
- Florence Griswold Museum: https://florencegriswoldmuseum.org/
- Drama Works Theatre Company: https://www.dramaworkstheatre.org/
Museums
- Florence Griswold Museum: https://florencegriswoldmuseum.org/
- Lyme Art Association: https://www.lymeartassociation.org/
- Mystic Seaport Museum: https://www.mysticseaport.org/
- Connecticut River Museum: https://www.ctrivermuseum.org/
- Essex Steam Train & Riverboat: https://essexsteamtrain.com/
- The Submarine Force Library and Museum: https://www.ussnautilus.org/
Galleries
- Essex Art Association Gallery: https://essexartassociation.com/exhibitions
- Florence Griswold Museum: https://florencegriswoldmuseum.org/calendar/page/2/
- Lyme Art Association: https://lymeartassociation.org/upcoming-exhibitions/
- Real Art Ways: https://www.realartways.org/events/
- William Benton Museum of Art: https://benton.uconn.edu/upcoming-exhibitions/
- Spectrum Art Gallery: https://spectrumartgallery.org/events/
- Mystic Museum of Art: https://mysticmuseumofart.org/events/
- New Britain Museum of American Art: https://nbmaa.org/programs-events
- Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art: https://www.thewadsworth.org/events/
Chambers Of Commerce & Boards of Trade
- Greater Old Saybrook Chamber of Commerce: https://business.goschamber.com/events/
- Middlesex Chamber of Commerce: https://business.middlesexchamber.com/events/calendarcatgid/3
- Clinton Chamber of Commerce: https://www.clintonct.com/event
- Shoreline Chamber of Commerce: https://www.shorelinechamberct.com/events/
- Essex Board of Trade: https://essexct.com/events/
- Chamber of Commerce/Eastern CT: https://events.culturesect.org/
Need Some Green?
- Riggio’s Garden Center: https://www.riggiosgardencenter.com/
- Running Brook Farms: https://runningbrookfarms.com/
