Tune in to learn about turkeys, which is especially fitting this time of year. We’ll share fun turkey facts, such as they can fly at speeds of 55 mph, have a home range of several square miles and like to roost in trees!
For those with a post-Thanksgiving tree tradition...take a stroll through Yetter Tree Farm and pick your favorite. more about Yetter
Thanksgiving dinner is done and the whole family is together. Why not spend some time outdoors on our Museum grounds? We will have a variety of outdoor and socially distanced activities the whole family can enjoy. Try your hand at a 19th-century lawn game, make a seasonally-themed craft, explore the Museum grounds with a scavenger…
Santa Claus is coming to Downtown Mystic! Spectators flood Mystic River Park to watch Santa arrive at 2pm on a tug boat to open his ears to the wishes of children waiting anxiously in line to see him. The Christmas tree in Mystic River Park will be lit at 6pm. Followed by the Holiday Lighted Boat…
See Holiday Lighted Boat Parade 2022 The 18th Annual Mystic Holiday Lighted Boat Parade will take place on the Saturday after Thanksgiving. Following Santa arriving by tugboat and the lighting of the Mystic River Park Christmas tree, spectators flood both sides of the Mystic River to see the decorated and decked out boats pass by. Decorated vessels…
THANKSGIVING SATURDAY MYSTIC CONTRA DANCE (The Pie Dance)! ● The Mystic Pie Contra Dance is having a dance on Thanksgiving weekend at the Groton Senior Center! Vax rates and boosters are helping -- come for the joy of dance! (if it feels like the right thing for you). No need to bring a partner as…
Spend the morning at Coogan Farm in the J.X. Barn for an inclusive, open art studio for families with children of all abilities. Our naturalists / artists will be on hand to provide project inspiration and materials to create your own masterpiece. After making art, spend time hiking the trails to enjoy the beauty of…
Looking for ways to be creative for free? Come join us once a month to brainstorm and create new fashion from old garments, extend the life of your clothes with mending and enhancements, and help the environment by keeping textiles out of the landfill. All ages welcome. No sewing skills necessary. Finish an existing project…
Bring your friends, start a team, and win prizes at Trivia Night from 7pm to 10pm. Trivia provided by Harrison who is back by popular demand hosting on the microphone. If you work in hospitality or at a local attraction, show your badge and enjoy $4 drafts and our Happy Hour Menu all night long!
Bring your friends, start a team, and win prizes at Trivia Night from 7pm to 10pm. Trivia provided by Harrison who is back by popular demand hosting on the microphone. If you work in hospitality or at a local attraction, show your badge and enjoy $4 drafts and our Happy Hour Menu all night long!
Monday, November 29 - Saturday, December 4 The Friends are happy to bring back the Like New Holiday Sale in a restricted form this year. The sale of like new books and gifts along with a variety of gently used holiday items and decorations will be available in the Ames and Activity rooms. Masks are…
Join Food Explorers to make Hot Chocolate Pop-Tarts! Exploring food encourages children to learn through sensory experiences, hands-on activities and working together to create delicious results. Food Explorers provides children with the knowledge to make healthy choices for themselves. By combining nutrition education with cooking and hands-on food exploration, you'll have a Food Explorer in…
Join us for our free drop off program for children ages 5 to 10 to learn more about our local animals, plants, and habitats. This program’s topic is insects in winter! We will learn more about how insects survive the winter, go on a winter bug hunt and spend lots of time outside. Preregistration is…
All Paddle Vessels Welcome Toy Donations can be dropped off at Adventure Mystic All Week Long $25 Adventure Mystic Gift Card for Best Outfit and Most Festive Decorated Vessel 11am - Sign In 12pm - Launching Return by 130pm ONLY 24 Spots Available for this Event YOU MUST CALL AHEAD & RESERVE CALL 860-245-6086 more…
This is a wonderful time to appreciate the evergreens that brighten the winter landscape! During this walk we stop to learn identification tips and tricks for the many evergreens that grow at DPNC, from Christmas Fern to Hemlock. Meet at DPNC. Members: $8.50, Nonmembers: $10
Take a break from your weekly routine to join the Library for a cozy virtual paint night featuring Pam's Picassos. Paint a lovely winter scene with a brilliant red cardinal with step by step instruction by Pam Halligan via Zoom. All paints and materials included in a grab & go kit available at the library…
Bring your friends, start a team, and win prizes at Trivia Night from 7pm to 10pm. Trivia provided by Harrison who is back by popular demand hosting on the microphone. If you work in hospitality or at a local attraction, show your badge and enjoy $4 drafts and our Happy Hour Menu all night long!
Bring your friends, start a team, and win prizes at Trivia Night from 7pm to 10pm. Trivia provided by Harrison who is back by popular demand hosting on the microphone. If you work in hospitality or at a local attraction, show your badge and enjoy $4 drafts and our Happy Hour Menu all night long!
Stroll the festive streets of Historic Downtown Mystic and listen to the carolers rejoice in the holiday spirit as Santa makes his way through the hustle and bustle! Merchants will keep their shops open late so everyone can get a head start on their holiday shopping while enjoying hot cider, cookies and other goodies in…
Tuesday, December 7, 6:30 - 7:30 pm Bird migration is a mysterious and amazing process. Join the Nature Center for this presentation to learn more about birds that migrate, including the birds who come to Connecticut for the winter! For interested participants, you may also attend one of our December Wednesday birding programs for free.…
Learn how to use Melt & Pour Soap Base to create personalized and holistic soaps for gifts, to accent guest bathrooms, and to enjoy for personal use. Enjoy tips and tricks from a Naturopathic soap supplier to spark your own creativity using holistic ingredients with health benefits like essential oils, herbs, and flowers. Kits will…
Holiday Market on the Farm featuring handmade crafts and art supporting local artisans. Illuminated Ginger Bread House! Come on out to the Stone Acres Farm! The Holiday Market features handmade crafts and artwork supporting local artisans and farms in the area! Come see the Fully-Illuminated Ginger Bread House! You can shop the FarmStand and find…
Lantern Light Village is an outdoor, free-roaming experience designed to exemplify the differences between the modern and 19th century holiday seasons. Take a journey through time as you seamlessly transition between the holidays you experience today and the holidays of the past. The Grand Panorama of a Whaling Voyage ‘Round the World is here in…
On December 10th, experience the magic of the holiday season at the Olde Mistick Village. Come stroll through walkways brilliantly lit by thousands of luminaries. With live entertainment and complimentary treats in the Meeting House, there’s something for the whole family to enjoy.
Interested in learning how to control garden pests without using chemical pesticides? In this online class offered through Zoom, you will learn organic approaches to pest control that promote a thriving and successful garden. We will cover common insect pests of the Northeast and how to prevent and recover from outbreaks using natural methods. This…
About the Book Ethan is a young raindrop living a very content life floating in a cloud with his brothers and sisters. But a trip over the big blue ocean brings a huge event that changes his life forever. Alerted by his brother that they are needed on the ground, young Ethan is afraid of…
Lantern Light Village is an outdoor, free-roaming experience designed to exemplify the differences between the modern and 19th century holiday seasons. Take a journey through time as you seamlessly transition between the holidays you experience today and the holidays of the past. The Grand Panorama of a Whaling Voyage ‘Round the World is here in…
Come experience the wonder of a winter walk in the woods at the Nature Center, lit by the soft glow of over 500 luminaria. Enjoy a self guided walk through woods, and warming up by a festive campfire with hot apple cider or hot cocoa, sure to make your evening complete. This program is suited…
James Beard award-winning mixologist, Dale DeGroff, author of The New Craft of the Cocktail will be at KITCH (in Olde Mistick Village) on Sunday, December 12th from Noon until 2pm to sign books and share advice on how to make the best holiday cocktails.
This "sure to impress" holiday stocking is a great beginner sewing project. Each one is totally unique to the maker. Create a handmade decoration for the holidays. In this class at Spark Makerspace 7 Union Street New London CT, our sewing teacher Sherri will guide you step by step as you create a simple quilted…
Bring your friends, start a team, and win prizes at Trivia Night from 7pm to 10pm. Trivia provided by Harrison who is back by popular demand hosting on the microphone. If you work in hospitality or at a local attraction, show your badge and enjoy $4 drafts and our Happy Hour Menu all night long!
Bring your friends, start a team, and win prizes at Trivia Night from 7pm to 10pm. Trivia provided by Harrison who is back by popular demand hosting on the microphone. If you work in hospitality or at a local attraction, show your badge and enjoy $4 drafts and our Happy Hour Menu all night long!
Caregivers can bring their loved one with dementia and Mind Matters staff will watch them while you attend the session. This is a free service! Please call to let us know you will attend. Meets 2nd Tuesday of every month.
Caregivers can bring their loved one with dementia and Mind Matters staff will watch them while you attend the session. This is a free service! Please call to let us know you will attend. Meets 2nd Tuesday of every month.
Lantern Light Village is an outdoor, free-roaming experience designed to exemplify the differences between the modern and 19th century holiday seasons. Take a journey through time as you seamlessly transition between the holidays you experience today and the holidays of the past. The Grand Panorama of a Whaling Voyage ‘Round the World is here in…
Celebrate the Holidays: Big/Little Holiday Party at Hilton Mystic. Perfect for small companies that want a big holiday party experience! Big-Little Holiday Party at Hilton Mystic. Celebrate the Holidays this year with your team! DJ Entertainment, Dancing, Dinner Stations, Dessert! We've done all the work for you - booked the DJ, selected the date, created…
In this class geared towards preschool children, ages 2 to 5, with special needs, and a caregiver, we will explore nature every month. Activities, circle time, animals and lots of time outside give the students and caregivers plenty of time to socialize and enjoy the outdoor world! Masks are required for adults and encouraged for…
Ages 2 to 5, with special needs, and a caregiver In this class geared towards preschool children with special needs and a caregiver, children explore nature every month. Activities, circle time, animals and lots of time outside give the students and caregivers plenty of time to socialize and enjoy the outdoor world! Masks are required…
80% of the worlds landfills are textiles. Come and piece together scraps from our stash and do just a little to save Mother Earth. Make a set of pot holders for yourself or a very nice gift. At Spark Makerspace, 7 Union Street New London CT, your teacher Melin will teach you how to create…
Lantern Light Village is an outdoor, free-roaming experience designed to exemplify the differences between the modern and 19th century holiday seasons. Take a journey through time as you seamlessly transition between the holidays you experience today and the holidays of the past. The Grand Panorama of a Whaling Voyage ‘Round the World is here in…
