The gothic is the past returning to haunt us in the present. Yet like vampires and werewolves, gothic stories can assume different shapes and forms: Bram Stoker’s Dracula involves a supernatural evil unleashed in contemporary England, while the narrator of Poe’s “The Tell-Tale Heart” is haunted simply by his own guilt. In this workshop, join…
Looking for a meaningful volunteer activity this summer while getting outdoors? Come join us in Mystic at the Giving Garden! Last year we donated more than 25,000 pounds of produce to the United Way/Gemma Moran Center and served thousands in our community, all possible due to our volunteers. We harvest every Tuesday of the growing…
November is National Native American Heritage Month With gratitude for the cooperative efforts to build long-term sustainable relationships with regional tribal nations, and in reciprocity toward ongoing partnerships with tribal nations on the Reimagining New England Histories project* –– Mystic Seaport Museum is offering free admission for enrolled citizens of federally and state recognized tribal…
This is a 6-week homeschooling course taking place on Thursdays, September 29 to November 3, 10 am - 1 pm. The class is designed exclusively for students who are eager to explore the art of woodworking and create their own small projects. Projects included: Birdhouse (2 class days)Viking Chair (2 days)Cutting Board (2 days). Throughout…
Our Open Mic series will take place on Thursday, November 2nd 2023 and will be hosted by comedians, Dame Fk and Elijah Pysyk! Sign Up available onsite from 5:00-5:30 PM Poetry, comedy, spoken word, Bring what you got! All talents welcome! 5 Minute Time Slot for Comedians and Poets! 2 Song Time Slot for Musicians!…
Drop in any time between 10 am and 12 noon to visit with some adorable furry friends! We will meet on the library lawn, weather permitting. Generously sponsored by Pfizer Groton --- thank you!
Join Yellow Farmhouse on Saturday, November 4 for our first ever FermenTour: Beverage Edition! As part of our Culinary Excursion Program, we’ll visit local food artisans to get a behind the scenes in-depth look at the work that they do, exploring fermented beverages from spirits to beer to amazake and kombucha. The tour begins at…
Join Yellow Farmhouse on Sunday, November 5 for our first in-person KojiconneCT, 11am - 5pm. This full day conference, sponsored by San-J, features koji experts, chefs, and fermenters, hands-on workshops, panel discussions, ferment-forward lunch, and a cocktail reception. We are pleased to announce that our keynote speaker is Takashi Sato of San-J. His family has…
The NEAFS Annual Meeting will be held at the Mystic Marriott from November 6-10. NEAFS is the regional forensic organization serving the northeast and strives to unite scientists, practitioners, students, educators, and administrators in order to foster collaboration, research, and innovation.
FALL TIME STORY TIME! The Bill Memorial Library in the City of Groton invites children to our Fall Story Time, a story program for children ages birth through age 5, with a caregiver. Story Time meets every Monday at 10:00 AM at the library, beginning on September 11, 2023 through December 18, with no session…
Looking for a meaningful volunteer activity this summer while getting outdoors? Come join us in Mystic at the Giving Garden! Last year we donated more than 25,000 pounds of produce to the United Way/Gemma Moran Center and served thousands in our community, all possible due to our volunteers. We harvest every Tuesday of the growing…
Join us with an educator from the Tomaquag Museum to learn about Native gardening traditions and techniques. The Three Sisters, corn/beans/squash, create a perfect trio of cultivation, the science of which can be seen in their traditional story. Indigenous people were masters of horticulture and in this session we will explore Indigenous gardening traditions past…
Genesis: the origin or coming into being of something Calling all poets, poets-to-be, contemporaries & contemplatives, and admirers of the written word. Join us for a new poetry writing group that will meet on the first and third Wednesday of each month at 6 PM in the Library's Ames Room. Each meeting we will explore…
FALL TIME STORY TIME! The Bill Memorial Library in the City of Groton invites children to our Fall Story Time, a story program for children ages birth through age 5, with a caregiver. Story Time meets every Monday at 10:00 AM at the library, beginning on September 11, 2023 through December 18, with no session…
The Mystic Garden Club Greens Sale will take place on December 1-2, 2023 at the Union Baptist Church, located at 119 High St. in Mystic, CT. We’re excited about our new location, where we will be offering our traditional hand-made holiday greens, including wreaths, sprays, tabletop arrangements, and Christmas ornaments. We will also offer our…
Everyone is noticing and talking about skyrocketing grocery prices. Join us for this informative and engaging workshop where we will learn strategies to slash our grocery bill while eating nutritiously. Get ready to feel energized with healthy nutrient rich foods and saving money! Specific action strategies, interactive game questions and recipe resources will be included.…
In this one-day intermediate-level workshop, you will make a 3-dimensional sparkling star from cathedral stained glass. These 12-pointed stars are created from a centuries-old polyhedron design adapted to make beautiful glass ornaments. Perfect for home decor and gift-giving, they are quite elegant, suspended as a single star or in a cluster. Finished stars measure approx.…
The largest holiday light display in southern New England with over a half-million lights! Free to the public.
Using the Tiffany copper foil method of stained glass construction, you will make and take home a beautiful, colorful stained glass feather. You will learn the basic skills of glass cutting, grinding, copper foiling, and soldering while you make your feather from a choice of several patterns. These feathers are elegant on their own or…
Support Indigenous artisans this Native American Heritage Month. On Saturday, November 18, artisans from regional tribes will sell hand-crafted products including wampum jewelry, beaded accessories, paintings, pottery, and more. While you're here, be sure to visit the Three Sisters Garden, hear a talk on Indigenous mariners, and stop by the Native American fusion food vendor,…
Tellabration is a mammoth storytelling event-and that's no Tall Tale! It's a storytelling phenomenon, made up of dozens of storytelling happenings all over the world. It's purpose is to introduce adults, as well as children, to the pleasures of the oral art of storytelling. It is one of the programs offered by The Connecticut Storytelling…
Spark Makerspace Gala 2023 - The Roaring '20s Join us for a glittering evening of celebration and philanthropy at the historic and renowned Thames Club in New London! On Saturday, November 18th, from 6 pm to 9 pm, we are thrilled to host our first-ever Spark Makerspace Gala, an event dedicated to fostering innovation and…
FALL TIME STORY TIME! The Bill Memorial Library in the City of Groton invites children to our Fall Story Time, a story program for children ages birth through age 5, with a caregiver. Story Time meets every Monday at 10:00 AM at the library, beginning on September 11, 2023 through December 18, with no session…
Enjoy time with your family this year at our Grand Thanksgiving Buffet, Hilton Mystic, Thursday, November 23, 2023. We'll do the cooking so you can create memorable moments with your family. Three Seatings Starting at 11:30 a.m, located at 20 Coogan Blvd, Mystic, CT. Advanced Reservations Required. This event will take place in our ballroom…
Select Dates: November 24-December 30, 6-9PM This year, experience a holiday lights event like no other! Wave at the whales as you begin your holiday stroll through our outdoor and indoor habitats taking in the sights and sounds of your favorite holiday themes. From the snowy Arctic Coast to the magical frozen tunnel of icicles,…
A fun holiday event for spectating! Watch as Santas and other holiday-themed paddlers parade the Mystic River. Registration ends November 24 at 5pm. Join Adventure Mystic for the 6th Annual Santa Paddle & Toy Drive Wear Your Favorite Santa or Holiday Outfit ☃️ Best Outfit Wins $25 Adventure Mystic Gift Card Best Decorated Vessel Wins…
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…
Select Dates: November 24-December 30, 6-9PM This year, experience a holiday lights event like no other! Wave at the whales as you begin your holiday stroll through our outdoor and indoor habitats taking in the sights and sounds of your favorite holiday themes. From the snowy Arctic Coast to the magical frozen tunnel of icicles,…
Hygienic’s annual holiday show, Art=Gift 2023 is back! This year’s show features handcrafted, affordable art by local and regional artists. All selected participating artists will personally receive invitations to submit special pieces with gift-giving in mind. All works must be priced to be especially affordable for the holiday season. Items should be priced under $100…
The 20th 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 will parade down the Mystic River…
AFTER THANKSGIVING MYSTIC CONTRA DANCE "The Pie Dance", Sat. 11/25/2023 TIME: Dance 7:30-10:30 pm WHERE: Groton Community Center @ 102 Newtown Road, Groton, CT 06340. https://www.google.com/.../@41.3530348,-72.0315116,16.22z THIS IS so wicked fun!! We dance to the fiddle tunes of Ireland, Scotland, England, France, and Appalachia and we often switch partners after every dance so there is…
Select Dates: November 24-December 30, 6-9PM This year, experience a holiday lights event like no other! Wave at the whales as you begin your holiday stroll through our outdoor and indoor habitats taking in the sights and sounds of your favorite holiday themes. From the snowy Arctic Coast to the magical frozen tunnel of icicles,…
FALL TIME STORY TIME! The Bill Memorial Library in the City of Groton invites children to our Fall Story Time, a story program for children ages birth through age 5, with a caregiver. Story Time meets every Monday at 10:00 AM at the library, beginning on September 11, 2023 through December 18, with no session…
Friends of the Library's Like New Holiday Sale! Monday, November 27 - Saturday, December 2 The Friends will once again host this annual sale of like new books and gifts along with a variety of gently used holiday items and decorations in the Ames and Activity rooms. The event will take place during regular library…
The Mystic Garden Club Greens Sale will take place on December 1-2, 2023 at the Union Baptist Church, located at 119 High St. in Mystic, CT. We’re excited about our new location, where we will be offering our traditional hand-made holiday greens, including wreaths, sprays, tabletop arrangements, and Christmas ornaments. We will also offer our…
Select Dates: November 24-December 30, 6-9PM This year, experience a holiday lights event like no other! Wave at the whales as you begin your holiday stroll through our outdoor and indoor habitats taking in the sights and sounds of your favorite holiday themes. From the snowy Arctic Coast to the magical frozen tunnel of icicles,…
Create a beautiful wreath, kissing ball or centerpiece for your home. At this winter workshop you’ll learn how to identify different evergreens and learn wreath-making techniques and other holiday decorations. We provide a variety of evergreen boughs, berries and vines from our woodland campus, along with cones, wire and ribbons for your project. For adults…
Huge craft fair! Something for everyone! Grandma's attic, baked goods, gifts/gift baskets, kid's corner/toys, ornaments, vintage/antiques, decorations, wreaths/fresh greens, jewelry, soups, and much more! North Stonington Christian Academy 12 Stillman Road North Stonington, CT
Olde Mistick Village will have carolers along with a brass band playing holiday favorites, Santa on the green to meet the pups, and Santa’s Workshop!
Select Dates: November 24-December 30, 6-9PM This year, experience a holiday lights event like no other! Wave at the whales as you begin your holiday stroll through our outdoor and indoor habitats taking in the sights and sounds of your favorite holiday themes. From the snowy Arctic Coast to the magical frozen tunnel of icicles,…
