Mystic Seaport celebrates fall and the harvest season with its annual Chowder Days on Columbus Day weekend, October 10-12. The public is invited to participate in a range of family-friendly activities and partake in an à la carte menu featuring a variety of chowders and other seasonal delights prepared by Mystic’s Coastal Gourmet.

The weekend’s family-fun festivities include live music, horse-and-carriage rides, games on the Village Green, scarecrow activities, face painting, and arts and crafts.

There will be live music from 1 to 4 p.m. each day. Featured performers will be:

October 10 – Hartstrings Duo
October 11 – Andy & Bethany
October 12 – Junkyard Heartstrings

Visitors will have seven chowders and bisques to select from along with clam fritters, bratwurst, BBQ pulled pork, chicken kabobs, hamburgers, hot dogs, and fish tacos.  In addition to the food and music of Chowder Days, visitors can enjoy the Museum’s exhibits and demonstrations, including exploring the new exhibit “Ships, Clocks & Stars: The Quest for Longitude,” touring the 1841 whaleship Charles W. Morgan, watching maritime skills demonstrations, or going for a cruise on the Mystic River.

Mystic Seaport will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. Food service begins at 11:30 a.m.

The cost of food is not included in Museum admission.  For menus and other information please visit www.mysticseaport.org/chowderdays