Enjoy running a beautiful Connecticut coastal town at the Hartford HealthCare Mystic Half Marathon & 10K. Experience 13.1 or 6.2 miles past historic ships, through the charming downtown and along the scenic shoreline. Enjoy a spectacular fan-filled finish line in front of Mystic Aquarium. Updated course for 2020: The 2020 event will also deliver an…
Enjoy running a beautiful Connecticut coastal town at the Hartford HealthCare Mystic Half Marathon & 10K. Experience 13.1 or 6.2 miles past historic ships, through the charming downtown and along the scenic shoreline. Enjoy a spectacular fan-filled finish line in front of Mystic Aquarium. Updated course for 2020: The 2020 event will also deliver an…
In association with its new exhibition, A Way with Wood: Celebrating Craft, Mystic Seaport Museum will host Woodcraft Weekend August 29-30. Independent craftspeople and woodworkers will be spread throughout the Museum grounds displaying their projects and products, and providing demonstrations for visitors. Participating artisans are: Woodworkers Guild of Rhode Island – Demonstrating a range of skills from…
In association with its new exhibition, A Way with Wood: Celebrating Craft, Mystic Seaport Museum will host Woodcraft Weekend August 29-30. Independent craftspeople and woodworkers will be spread throughout the Museum grounds displaying their projects and products, and providing demonstrations for visitors. Participating artisans are: Woodworkers Guild of Rhode Island – Demonstrating a range of skills from…
Bringing everyone together for a COVID SAFE pop-up event to show support and appreciation for local businesses. Join us on August 29 for FLOATCHELLA - a Paddle crafts only rally on the Mystic River featuring Anbassa & The Word Sound Power Movement – Billed as CT’s #1 Reggae Band. The DJ Melloon on the FLOATING…
Bringing everyone together for a COVID SAFE pop-up event to show support and appreciation for local businesses. Join us on August 29 for FLOATCHELLA - a Paddle crafts only rally on the Mystic River featuring Anbassa & The Word Sound Power Movement – Billed as CT’s #1 Reggae Band. The DJ Melloon on the FLOATING…
17 vendors will be attending to sell fresh garlic, produce, spices, syrups, baked goods and more!! Live music all weekend.
17 vendors will be attending to sell fresh garlic, produce, spices, syrups, baked goods and more!! Live music all weekend.
Seasonal Celebration features Pumpkin Carving, Jack-o-Lantern Walk, and Children’s Costume Parade Mystic Seaport Museum celebrates fall and Halloween this year with Halloween Happenings, three family-friendly events spread over eight days, with the highlight being a Jack-o-Lantern Walk through the Museum grounds. Beginning Monday, October 26 and running through Friday, October 30, the Museum will transform…
Seasonal Celebration features Pumpkin Carving, Jack-o-Lantern Walk, and Children’s Costume Parade Mystic Seaport Museum celebrates fall and Halloween this year with Halloween Happenings, three family-friendly events spread over eight days, with the highlight being a Jack-o-Lantern Walk through the Museum grounds. Beginning Monday, October 26 and running through Friday, October 30, the Museum will transform…
Over half a million lights will be on display at Olde Mistick Village, the largest lights display in southern New England! The lights will turn on at 4pm on November 25th, and the spectacular will run through January. Shops will be open Mon-Thurs 10am-8pm, Fri-Sat 10am-9pm and Sun 11am-6pm. Face coverings are required and social…
Mystic Seaport Museum invites the public to mark the holidays with a new event, Lantern Light Village, an outdoor, free-roaming experience designed to celebrate the best of both the contemporary and 19th-century holiday seasons. The Lantern Light Village will seamlessly transition between the Christmas of today and the Christmas of the past. Entry to the…
Mystic Seaport Museum invites the public to mark the holidays with a new event, Lantern Light Village, an outdoor, free-roaming experience designed to celebrate the best of both the contemporary and 19th-century holiday seasons. The Lantern Light Village will seamlessly transition between the Christmas of today and the Christmas of the past. Entry to the…
Mystic Seaport Museum invites the public to mark the holidays with a new event, Lantern Light Village, an outdoor, free-roaming experience designed to celebrate the best of both the contemporary and 19th-century holiday seasons. The Lantern Light Village will seamlessly transition between the Christmas of today and the Christmas of the past. Entry to the…
Mystic Restaurant Week is back in 2021 - March 1st - 7th. Prix fixe menus and special prices will entice! Please help support our local restaurants as they continue to deal with the effects of COVD-19. Participating restaurants, menus, and restaurant registration: go here Organized by the Greater Mystic Chamber of Commerce.
From Friday, March 5th through Sunday, March 7th, Olde Mistick Village is proud to be presenting Ice in the Village, a weekend of winter themed family fun. 18 ice sculptures, including two ice carving demonstrations, photo contests, and a costume contest are all turning Olde Mistick Village into a winter wonderland. The village will be…
In the absence of Mystic's annual St. Patrick's Day parade, Olde Mistick Village will be bringing in the Irish spirit with our first "Paint the Village Green" event! We will be holding a Scavenger Hunt from Saturday morning 10:00am until 6:00pm and Sunday from 10:00am until 4:00pm!! All participants will get a prize at the…
Avast, me hearties, join Mystic Seaport Museum for Pirate Days on April 14-15, 2021, a treasure trove of outdoor fun for the whole family! Grab your pirate map and put those navigation skills to the test to find the secret loot. Pirate lads and lasses of all ages will love our games, crafts, and real…
River Jam is a local music festival at Mystic Shipyard (100 Essex Street, Mystic, CT), from June 25-26, showcasing music from rock to reggae, blues to country - while supporting two great charities! Tickets for Friday are $10; Tickets for Saturday are $15, or get a weekend pass for $20. 2021 Lineup Friday, June 25th: The…
63rd Annual Mystic Outdoor Art Festival SATURDAY, AUG. 14, 2021: 10 AM- 6 PM SUNDAY, AUG. 15, 2021: 10 AM - 5 PM The oldest festival of its kind in the Northeast, the Mystic Outdoor Art Festival attracts close to 100,000 people from New England and other areas of the country to our region during…
MYSTIC CONTRA DANCE "The Pie Dance", Sat. 02/25/2023 ● NEW TIME: Dance 7:30-10:30pm ● WHERE: Groton Center's community meeting hall @ 102 Newtown Road, Groton, CT 06340. ● ROLE TERMS: "Ladies & Gents" or "Women and Men" and anyone is welcome to dance whatever role they wish as all are accepted! ● CALLER: Tod Whittemore.…
Mermaids are coming to Mystic Aquarium! Experience an aquatic adventure like never before when you come face-to-face with real mermaids. The mermaids will dazzle with their interactive underwater performances, inspiring the imagination in guests of all ages! For an even more magical experience, you will have the opportunity to meet a mermaid on dry land!…
Coordinated by Jen Hall, fashion designer and owner of the brand Vintage N' Vibe, this annual extravaganza is New London's premier fashion event. This year we will be showcasing the best of New London's Streetwear with an eccentric high-fashion flair. Each year crowds are enchanted and wowed by the styles shown here. This annual event…
Step into a glamorous evening at the Mystical Night Masquerade Ball, set in the enchanting Haley Mansion! Dress to impress in your finest black tie and mask, and prepare for a night where elegance and mystery collide. As twilight sets the stage, kick off the festivities at our Enchanted Cocktail Hour, where you’ll sip on…
Indulge in a Thanksgiving feast without the fuss! Join us at Hilton Mystic for our Thanksgiving Day Buffet on Thursday, November 28th, from 12-3 PM. Savor the flavors of the season with a delicious spread of holiday favorites, including and not limited to: Roasted turkey with all the trimmings Creamy mashed potatoes and gravy Green…
Join us and Meet Santa at our Annual Breakfast with Santa - Choose to make it a weekend OR just bring the kiddies to meet Santa on Sunday. Create lasting memories with your family as you enjoy a delicious breakfast, meet the jolly old man himself, and capture precious moments with Santa. Don't miss this…
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 hikes, crafts, and a seed bomb making station. more details
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, delightful desserts, and more! Treat her to quality time amidst a lovely setting, with options to please every palate. Tickets are selling fast, so reserve…
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 place along natural trails, rough terrain, and bridged water crossings. Children aged 11-15 who can walk the 3 mile course may be registered as “youth”…
Join DPNC on Thursday June 5th to discover what plants and fungi are edible in our forests! An experienced guide will show you the ins and outs of foraging on a hike through our trails. Meets at DPNC. Pre-registration is required. Members: $8.50; non-members: $10 Register
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 and biology as we explore the beach searching for them. Be prepared to get wet and walk at least 2 miles over sandy and rocky…
Join DPNC on Friday June 13th to fight invasives by foraging for your food! This class discusses the edible parts of our common invasive plant and introduces some of the delicious recipes that can be made with these ingredients. After a presentation, you’ll head to the kitchen for a tasting. Let’s use our appetite as…
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 our most popular resident animals. Meets at DPNC. Pre-registration is required. Members and non-members: FREE Register
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 beer-like aroma. Once we’ve covered the basics, we will guide you through the process of transforming this foraged treasure into a delicious and refreshing homemade…
Enjoy nature’s fireworks with DPNC! After an introduction to the amazing world of fireflies, we’ll walk the trails watching for fireflies and listening to night insects. Advance registration is required. Meets at Coogan Farm. Members $12.75; non-members: $15 Register
Join Brandy Lefsyk, PTA, E-RYT 500, Usui Reiki Master, Astrologer, Channel, Sound Healer. With the use of singing bowls, chimes, drums, and voice activation, participants can enjoy a sound bath. A sound bath is the practice of being enveloped by sound, which allows for the possibility of profound relaxation, insight, and healing. Preregistration required! Meets…
Join us at the Nature Center with our 3 foragers to learn how to find ingredients for your next meal in your own backyard! We will start with a presentation that covers the greens, fruits, and plentiful mushrooms of summer then head out on the trails of DPNC to find these edibles in their natural…
Enjoy nature’s fireworks with DPNC! After an introduction to the dazzling world of fireflies, we’ll walk the trails looking for fireflies and listening to the sounds of night wildlife. Advance registration is required. Meets at Coogan Farm. Members $12.75; non-members: $15 Register
Learn how to help your garden thrive this summer! Maintaining the garden is an ongoing task with foliar feeding, mulching, pruning, bug control, weed control, plant protection and more. Learn the best techniques as we explore the Craig Floyd Giving Garden. Advance registration required. Meets at Coogan Farm. Free with support from the Eastern Connecticut…
The Nature Center’s forest fairies have come out to play and are excited to share the secrets to being kind to nature! Wander the trails and meet the Salamander Forest Fairy, the Meadow Flower Fairy, the Pond Fairy, the Stone Fairy, and other magical friends as you explore the woods. Each fairy has special ideas…
