December 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, 21, and 22, 2024 5:00–8:00 p.m. Take a journey through time this holiday season at Mystic Seaport Museum! What connects the festive seasons of…
December 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, 21, and 22, 2024 5:00–8:00 p.m. Take a journey through time this holiday season at Mystic Seaport Museum! What connects the festive seasons of…
December 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, 21, and 22, 2024 5:00–8:00 p.m. Take a journey through time this holiday season at Mystic Seaport Museum! What connects the festive seasons of…
MYSTIC PIE DANCE, Sat. 12/28/2024 A fourth Saturday contra dance in Southeastern Connecticut! ● WHEN: Dance 7:30-10:30 pm ● WHERE: Groton Center @ 102 Newtown Road, Groton, CT www.google.com/maps/place/102+Newtown+Rd,+Groton,+CT+06340/@41.3494396,-72.0327891,630m ●…
Come join us at Mystic Seaport Museum for a family-friendly musical countdown to the New Year! Enter through the North Entrance—the first 50 kids will get their own noisemaker! At…
Drop in to meet our warm and welcoming staff, learn about our nature-guided curriculum, visit our classrooms (both inside and out!), and picture your preschooler at Nature Preschool next year.…
Embrace the cold and get outside and discover nature this winter! This year we have two Discovery classes, a preschool and school-aged group, both for children with special needs and…
It may be cold outside, but things heat up for owls in late winter. Bring your family to learn more about Connecticut’s owls and meet one of our residents. We…
TAKE YOUR CHILD TO THE LIBRARY DAY!! The Bill Memorial Library invites you to visit the library on Saturday, February 1, 2025 to celebrate the 14th annual Take Your Child…
Drop in to meet our warm and welcoming staff, learn about our nature-guided curriculum, visit our classrooms (both inside and out!), and picture your preschooler at Nature Preschool next year.…
Celebrate the great outdoors in New England with three days of winter whimsy and frosty festivities at Mystic Seaport Museum! Bundle up to meet reindeer and winter working dogs! Check…
Drop in to meet our warm and welcoming staff, learn about our nature-guided curriculum, visit our classrooms (both inside and out!), and picture your preschooler at Nature Preschool next year.…
Invasive plants threaten biodiversity and degrade habitats for native wildlife. Learn what makes invasives so harmful, how to identify many common species and methods that have been employed to control…
Everyone knows about frogs, but not everyone is familiar with Connecticut’s other amazing amphibians, the salamander. We will spend some time learning about the fascinating life cycles, unique habitat requirements…
Saturday. There’s so much to know about growing tomatoes! Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or new to the world of tomatoes, this class will provide you with expert tips on…
Avast, me hearties, head over to Mystic Seaport Museum for Pirate Days on April 15 and 16 for a treasure trove of outdoor fun for the whole family! Storm the…
Stroll the trails of the Nature Center in search of eggs, meet resident animal friends along the way, and visit with the Easter Bunny. Trade in your found eggs for…
Join us on **April 20, 2025**, starting at **11:30 AM** for a delicious and festive brunch celebration. Indulge in a variety of delectable dishes and refreshing beverages while enjoying the…
Celebrate Earth and nature with DPNC! From 10am–3 pm on Saturday and Sunday, DPNC will be offering free museum admission, scheduled programs, informational tables, and activities like scavenger hunts, guided…
Come enjoy our local artists' beautiful pottery and craft creations available for purchase. Pick up some handmade gifts for Mother's Day while you're here at the studio!
Celebrate a galaxy far, far away this May the Fourth! Join us at Mystic Aquarium for an intergalactic extravaganza featuring your favorite heroes and villains brought to you by the…
Saturday. Hike with us around the more secluded parts of the Groton Reservoir. We will explore acres of the watershed that are closed to the public, owned by Groton Public…
MARIGOLDS FOR MOM (OR ANY SPECIAL SOMEONE!) Need a little gift for Mom or any other special person? Children are invited to the Bill Memorial Library in the City of…
This Mother's Day, spoil Mom with a delectable brunch at the Hilton Mystic in beautiful Mystic, Connecticut! Their Grand Buffet boasts an extensive menu of breakfast favorites, carving stations, quiche,…
Friday. Bring your family to learn more about Connecticut’s owls and meet one of our residents. We will take a night walk, looking and listening for owls at the Nature…
Get outside and discover nature this spring! This year we have two Discovery classes, a preschool and school-aged group, both for children with special needs and their caregiver. Each class,…
Saturday. Birding can be a wonderful family activity! Learn the basics of birding with your family and get your children excited about the birds in our area. Bring binoculars if…
Walk, run, or ramble on our three-mile course, starting at Coogan Farm and rambling through the trails of the Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center on Saturday, May 31. The Ramble takes…
MINIATURE ART TAKE & MAKE AT THE BILL MEMORIAL LIBRARY Get creative at the library! The Bill Memorial Library in the City of Groton invites kids and adults of all…
Wednesday June 4th at 7:00 p.m. at the Coast Guard Academy's Cadet Memorial Field, The Coast Guard Band presents "A Sousa Spectacular," a FREE outdoor concert featuring the music of…
Shell-ebrate summer in the most claw-some way possible at LobsterFest! Join us on June 8 at Coogan Farm for an afternoon of Maine lobster, live music, family fun, and live…
June is the one of the best times to search for horseshoe crabs as they mate and lay eggs along our local shores. Learn more about their amazing life cycles…
Hear our resident animals’ stories and learn how we can help their species in the wild. Join us at the Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center for a presentation including some of…
Explore the serene Peace Sanctuary property with a moderately challenging hike along the Mystic River with DPNC. As we trek through the sanctuary, we’ll delve into the area’s history and…
Join DPNC as we learn the basics of identifying and sustainably foraging sassafras in this immersive workshop. Sassafras is a fascinating plant with a rich history and a distinctive root…
Get outside and discover nature this summer! This year DPNC has two Discovery classes: a preschool group and a school-aged group, both for children with special needs and their caregiver.…
Bill Memorial Library’s Photo Contest June 21 – August 2 Groton, Conn. – Share a photo of the Bill Memorial Library and it may be used on Facebook, an album…
SUMMER READING AT THE BILL MEMORIAL LIBRARY! The Bill Memorial Library in the City of Groton will host the donkeys of Tripledale Farm of Guilford along with a petting zoo…
The WoodenBoat Show, hosted in partnership with WoodenBoat Publications, offers something for all wooden boat enthusiasts and maritime history buffs. More than 100 traditional and classic wooden boats of every…
“We’re gonna need a bigger boat” to celebrate the 50th anniversary of JAWS! Whether you’re an islander, a tourist, or a local, join us for JAWSFest. Enjoy shark-themed fun for…
