BILL MEMORIAL LIBRARY HOSTS RAPTORS PROGRAM The Bill Memorial Library in the City of Groton will host Raptors of Connecticut, presented by the Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center, on Thursday, October 9 at 6:00 PM. Learn about the owls and hawks that live in our area and meet some raptors up close. This program is open…
Join us on Friday mornings from 9:30-11 for our Chickadees program. Designed for children ages 2-4 with a caregiver to explore the wonders of nature through age-appropriate hikes, live animal encounters, creative crafts, and interactive nature activities. This class is a perfect opportunity for bonding, exploring, and learning together as you embark on a nature…
Join us for an in-person storytime in the library! Come listen to your favorite stories! Best for ages 2-5.
Rise and shine with the birds at our “Big Sit” breakfast event! What’s a “Big Sit,” you ask? It’s a fun, low-impact birdwatching event where participants stay within a designated 17-foot diameter circle and tally every bird species they see or hear from that single location. This family-friendly, community science event will have a naturalist…
Event Dates (9 Dates): October 4, 5, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 25, 26 Event Hours: 10AM-4PM Event Link: https://www.mysticaquarium.org/whats-new/events/superhero-celebration/ Suit up and join us for our Superhero Celebration at Mystic Aquarium every weekend in October! Bring the whole family for action-packed fun as your favorite heroes make special appearances alongside some of the ocean’s mightiest…
Calling all witches and warlocks, goblins and ghouls. Wear your favorite Witch or Halloween Costume and come paddle in this Spooktacular Event on the Mystic River. This a BYO-Boat --- all kayaks, paddleboards, canoes, and pedal kayaks welcome. MUST HAVE OWN PFD, Paddle and Leash. NO RENTALS ARE AVAILABLE FOR THIS EVENT. Paddle at your…
Event Dates (9 Dates): October 4, 5, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 25, 26 Event Hours: 10AM-4PM Event Link: https://www.mysticaquarium.org/whats-new/events/superhero-celebration/ Suit up and join us for our Superhero Celebration at Mystic Aquarium every weekend in October! Bring the whole family for action-packed fun as your favorite heroes make special appearances alongside some of the ocean’s mightiest…
Event Dates (9 Dates): October 4, 5, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 25, 26 Event Hours: 10AM-4PM Event Link: https://www.mysticaquarium.org/whats-new/events/superhero-celebration/ Suit up and join us for our Superhero Celebration at Mystic Aquarium every weekend in October! Bring the whole family for action-packed fun as your favorite heroes make special appearances alongside some of the ocean’s mightiest…
We welcome local writers for free-write sessions at 4 p.m., Mondays, in the Ames Room. The sessions are open to anyone who feels like writing. Loosely based on the notion of stream-of-consciousness writing described by Natalie Goldberg in "Writing Down the Bones," the sessions are broken into three parts of 5 minutes, 10 minutes, and…
Join DPNC every Tuesday for our Environmental Afternoons! Our science-based curriculum introduces students to the wonders of the natural world. New topics are covered each week through hands-on activities, meeting live animals, games and time for nature play and socialization. Sign up for one or all of the classes. Classes have a minimum of 4…
Enjoy being guided in a 30 minute body centered meditation practice to help increase your skills in focusing, rest, self-compassion and gratitude. Self-acceptance, deep relaxation, tranquility, peace and lightness are how participants feel after a session. Pamala Lewis has been studying Eastern and Western approaches to meditation and enjoys the benefits of a dedicated daily…
Welcome to Mystic Noank Library’s Chess Club! The club welcomes children grades 3 and up! We will be meeting on Wednesdays from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Children should know how the chess pieces move before their first visit. We teach chess strategy, chess sportsmanship, and organize games. Sportsman-like conduct is always a goal. Members must…
Join DPNC and WLT to learn about local mushroom foraging. We will begin with an introduction to mushroom foraging followed by a hike to identify local mushrooms on the trail. Participants will have the opportunity to explore both the Flora Whiteley Preserve and the Cotrell Preserve during this program. Meets at Flora Whiteley Preserve, 197…
Discover the hidden world of our diverse local predators. From snakes to bears, learn about their current population numbers, what habitats they live in and discuss their natural history. Meets at DPNC. Suited for adults. Members: $8.50, Nonmembers: $10 Register
Join us on Friday mornings from 9:30-11 for our Chickadees program. Designed for children ages 2-4 with a caregiver to explore the wonders of nature through age-appropriate hikes, live animal encounters, creative crafts, and interactive nature activities. This class is a perfect opportunity for bonding, exploring, and learning together as you embark on a nature…
Join us for an in-person storytime in the library! Come listen to your favorite stories! Best for ages 2-5.
Wander through eerie indoor and outdoor spaces where ocean legends come alive October 17, 18, 24, 25, and 26, 2025. Timed entries at 6:00, 6:30, and 7:00 p.m. This limited-time experience blends Halloween thrills with maritime lore for all ages. Families and kids will love our fanciful performers, towering sea creatures, and ghostly projections. Make…
Event Dates (9 Dates): October 4, 5, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 25, 26 Event Hours: 10AM-4PM Event Link: https://www.mysticaquarium.org/whats-new/events/superhero-celebration/ Suit up and join us for our Superhero Celebration at Mystic Aquarium every weekend in October! Bring the whole family for action-packed fun as your favorite heroes make special appearances alongside some of the ocean’s mightiest…
Visit Old Mistick Village for the 4th annual Mystic Apple Festival. This festival celebrates everything fall, and will host vendors with arts and crafts, specialty hand-knit products, and everyone’s favorite seasonal foods with maple, pumpkin, apple, and caramel flavors! See Vendor and Entertainment Details
Celebrate all things mushroom at the Wild Mushroom Festival on Saturday, October 18, returning to Deans Mill Farm for the second year! Learn about mushroom hunting and identification through woodland walks and talks with naturalists, foragers, and mushroom experts. Expand your knowledge at the mushroom identification table while exploring tastes of mushroom-themed food and drink…
Calling all adventurous eaters! Discover the world of edible insects! Adults and families will explore the ecological and health benefits of incorporating insects into our diets, including their role in reducing environmental impact and providing a rich source of protein and nutrients. Participants will also have the opportunity to sample a variety of insect-based foods…
Wander through eerie indoor and outdoor spaces where ocean legends come alive October 17, 18, 24, 25, and 26, 2025. Timed entries at 6:00, 6:30, and 7:00 p.m. This limited-time experience blends Halloween thrills with maritime lore for all ages. Families and kids will love our fanciful performers, towering sea creatures, and ghostly projections. Make…
Event Dates (9 Dates): October 4, 5, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 25, 26 Event Hours: 10AM-4PM Event Link: https://www.mysticaquarium.org/whats-new/events/superhero-celebration/ Suit up and join us for our Superhero Celebration at Mystic Aquarium every weekend in October! Bring the whole family for action-packed fun as your favorite heroes make special appearances alongside some of the ocean’s mightiest…
Visit Old Mistick Village for the 4th annual Mystic Apple Festival. This festival celebrates everything fall, and will host vendors with arts and crafts, specialty hand-knit products, and everyone’s favorite seasonal foods with maple, pumpkin, apple, and caramel flavors! See Vendor and Entertainment Details
We welcome local writers for free-write sessions at 4 p.m., Mondays, in the Ames Room. The sessions are open to anyone who feels like writing. Loosely based on the notion of stream-of-consciousness writing described by Natalie Goldberg in "Writing Down the Bones," the sessions are broken into three parts of 5 minutes, 10 minutes, and…
Join DPNC every Tuesday for our Environmental Afternoons! Our science-based curriculum introduces students to the wonders of the natural world. New topics are covered each week through hands-on activities, meeting live animals, games and time for nature play and socialization. Sign up for one or all of the classes. Classes have a minimum of 4…
Enjoy being guided in a 30 minute body centered meditation practice to help increase your skills in focusing, rest, self-compassion and gratitude. Self-acceptance, deep relaxation, tranquility, peace and lightness are how participants feel after a session. Pamala Lewis has been studying Eastern and Western approaches to meditation and enjoys the benefits of a dedicated daily…
Welcome to Mystic Noank Library’s Chess Club! The club welcomes children grades 3 and up! We will be meeting on Wednesdays from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Children should know how the chess pieces move before their first visit. We teach chess strategy, chess sportsmanship, and organize games. Sportsman-like conduct is always a goal. Members must…
Join DPNC for a conversation with the author of "Eyes in the Soles of my Feet," Caroline Sutton. With this fascinating and eye-opening collection of essays, Sutton provides an intriguing and unique perspective on our natural world, and reveals secret and intimate connections between plant and animal life that we often overlook or malign, be…
Back by popular demand, Traci Boiselle, lead investigator and case manager for The Atlantic Paranormal Society (TAPS), will present The Dead Do Speak at Bill Memorial Library, 240 Monument St., Groton, on Thursday, October 23, at 6 PM. Boiselle, who has 16 years of experience in the field, will share basic theories of the paranormal…
Join us on Friday mornings from 9:30-11 for our Chickadees program. Designed for children ages 2-4 with a caregiver to explore the wonders of nature through age-appropriate hikes, live animal encounters, creative crafts, and interactive nature activities. This class is a perfect opportunity for bonding, exploring, and learning together as you embark on a nature…
Join us for an in-person storytime in the library! Come listen to your favorite stories! Best for ages 2-5.
What will spook you in the woods? Our annual Halloween festivities are sure to haunt your senses as darkness falls. Explore the Nature Center trails on a self-guided tour with weird and wild animals, glowing jack-o-lanterns and frightful and delightful creatures of all kinds. In addition to the haunted trail, families will enjoy spooky-themed crafts…
Wander through eerie indoor and outdoor spaces where ocean legends come alive October 17, 18, 24, 25, and 26, 2025. Timed entries at 6:00, 6:30, and 7:00 p.m. This limited-time experience blends Halloween thrills with maritime lore for all ages. Families and kids will love our fanciful performers, towering sea creatures, and ghostly projections. Make…
Event Dates (9 Dates): October 4, 5, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 25, 26 Event Hours: 10AM-4PM Event Link: https://www.mysticaquarium.org/whats-new/events/superhero-celebration/ Suit up and join us for our Superhero Celebration at Mystic Aquarium every weekend in October! Bring the whole family for action-packed fun as your favorite heroes make special appearances alongside some of the ocean’s mightiest…
What will spook you in the woods? Our annual Halloween festivities are sure to haunt your senses as darkness falls. Explore the Nature Center trails on a self-guided tour with weird and wild animals, glowing jack-o-lanterns and frightful and delightful creatures of all kinds. In addition to the haunted trail, families will enjoy spooky-themed crafts…
Wander through eerie indoor and outdoor spaces where ocean legends come alive October 17, 18, 24, 25, and 26, 2025. Timed entries at 6:00, 6:30, and 7:00 p.m. This limited-time experience blends Halloween thrills with maritime lore for all ages. Families and kids will love our fanciful performers, towering sea creatures, and ghostly projections. Make…
Event Dates (9 Dates): October 4, 5, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 25, 26 Event Hours: 10AM-4PM Event Link: https://www.mysticaquarium.org/whats-new/events/superhero-celebration/ Suit up and join us for our Superhero Celebration at Mystic Aquarium every weekend in October! Bring the whole family for action-packed fun as your favorite heroes make special appearances alongside some of the ocean’s mightiest…
The parade begins at Friar Tuck's on Water Street and ends at Mystic FireHouse where families can enjoy Halloween crafts, mummy wrapping, snacks and treats.
Wander through eerie indoor and outdoor spaces where ocean legends come alive October 17, 18, 24, 25, and 26, 2025. Timed entries at 6:00, 6:30, and 7:00 p.m. This limited-time experience blends Halloween thrills with maritime lore for all ages. Families and kids will love our fanciful performers, towering sea creatures, and ghostly projections. Make…
