Summer is best enjoyed outdoors! This program is for children, ages 2 to 5, with special needs and a caregiver. Each class, children will make new discoveries as we explore seasonal nature topics through activities, meeting live animals, stories, crafts and lots of time outside. In addition to learning about nature, this class will provide…
Join Farmer Craig to learn which flowers to plant in your garden to attract native pollinators which will help increase production. You will leave knowing what flowers to plant and why. Pre registration is required. This program is suited for adults. If you have registered through our website and you have not received your Zoom…
Explore the trails along the Pequotsepos Brook and learn more about this unique ecosystem. This program is suited for adults and interested children. Hikes are limited to 15 people, you MUST pre-register and masks are optional. Meets at DPNC. Members and Nonmembers: FREE
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!
Summer is a wonderful time to learn more about our local bat species. We’ll discuss their incredible adaptations, their role in the local ecosystem and the threats they face. This program will be held via zoom. Upon registration you will receive a Zoom link in a separate email, please email khargrave@dpnc.org if you don’t receive…
Bank Square Books and The Day present a Read of The Day event with David Handler for the release of his new book, The Man Who Wasn't All There. This event is free, but registration is required. Registration details are at the bottom of this page. About the Book The latest installment of David Handler's…
*This concert series was previously held at Mystic River Park, but has moved to Esker Point Beach for 2021* These concerts, which feature a local community music group each week, are at 7PM Tuesday evenings. Admission is free for all concerts; bring lawn chairs/blankets. Picnics are welcome! Hosted by the Noank-Mystic Community Band. 2021 Location: Esker…
Summer Reading for Teens at Bill Memorial Library begins on June 24, 2021 through August 4, 2021. Teens can track their progress on the Teen Summer Reading Log, which can be picked up at the Library or downloaded from the Library's website: www.billmemorial.org. You will receive a raffle ticket for every five days that you…
Celebrate the Full Strawberry Moon with a night hike at the Peace Sanctuary. With a DPNC educator as our guide, we’ll wander the trails and wait for the moon to rise over the Mystic River. If we are lucky we will see some spring wildflowers as we hike. Meet at the bottom of the driveway…
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…
Christine Ohlman, Rebel Montez and Sin Sisters. https://www.christineohlman.net/ This queen of blue-eyed rock n' soul, who grew up loving equally the sweetness of a Memphis horn line and the raunch of an electric guitar riff, whether played by Muddy Waters, Keith Richards, or Pop Staples, teased her blonde hair into a beehive in honor of…
Join us as we explore the Nature Center outdoor sanctuary looking for migrating and resident songbirds as well as raptors. This program is great for birders of all skill levels and will be limited to 10 people. Masks are optional. Meets at DPNC. This program is suited for adults. Preregistration is required. Members: $17, Nonmembers:…
The Friends of the Bill Memorial Library in Groton are having a Pop-up Book Sale on June 12 and June 26 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. On June 12, children and teen books will be featured. On June 26, it will be mysteries, suspense and thrillers. Books are $1 or fill a Friends Tote…
The Downtown Mystic Merchants and the Greater Mystic Chamber of Commerce are coming together for the second year in a row to raise money for the business community. We are bringing everyone together for a COVID SAFE pop-up event to show support and appreciation for local businesses. Join us AND Donate! on June 26th (and…
“OF SEA AND SAND” ART EXHIBIT MEET & GREET with the artist Saturday June 26th from 2-4pm. “OF SEA AND SAND” is a solo exhibition by artist Andria Alex. It consists of 30 original paintings, inspired by the vibrancy of the sea and natures’ exquisite colors and textures. Works are in oils, acrylics, and mixed…
Spend the morning at Coogan Farm. Stop by 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…
If you've always wanted to write, but don't know where to start, join us for this Zoom writing workshop series instructed by local authors this summer. See all the dates, titles, and authors included below. Each author will introduce participants to their published works, instruct on the craft of writing, and provide exercises and time…
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!
Bank Square Books and Savoy Bookshop & Café present a talk and workshop with Missy Dunaway for the release of The Traveling Artist. This event is free, but registration is required. Registration details are at the bottom of this page. About the Book Inspired by the vivid colors of impressionist art and infused with an…
*This concert series was previously held at Mystic River Park, but has moved to Esker Point Beach for 2021* These concerts, which feature a local community music group each week, are at 7PM Tuesday evenings. Admission is free for all concerts; bring lawn chairs/blankets. Picnics are welcome! Hosted by the Noank-Mystic Community Band. 2021 Location: Esker…
Bank Square Books and Savoy Bookshop & Café present an author talk and Q&A with Gary Grossman and Ed Fuller for their new book Red Deception. This event is free, but registration is required. Registration details are at the bottom of this page. About the Book Intelligence experts and thriller authors concur: Red Deception is…
Learn to draw cartoon animals on ZOOM with award winning cartoonist Rick Stromoski.Kids will learn to draw a variety of our furry, hoofed and feathered friends in this FUN, INTERACTIVE and popular library program. This is an online program. Registration is required to attend this program. You will receive a Zoom invitation the morning of…
Bank Square Books and Savoy Bookshop & Café present an author talk and Q&A with Hannah McKinnon for the release of the new book Message in the Sand. This event is free, but registration is required. Registration details are at the bottom of this page. About the Book An emotional and unforgettable tale of a…
Jake Kulak & the Lowdown. https://www.jakekulak.com/ Jake Kulak picked up a guitar at age 11 and instinctively knew what to do with it. Within a couple of months, he was playing at open jams in the Connecticut blues and jazz scene. At age 13 he made the first of many trips to Memphis where he…
Join us to enjoy nature’s fireworks! After an introduction to the amazing world of fireflies, we’ll walk the trails watching for fireflies and listening to night insects. Preregistration is required. Meets at Coogan Farm. Masks are optional outside. This program is suited for families and adults. Members $6.80 per person, Nonmembers: $8 per person
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!
Come explore the trails at Coogan Farm with a DPNC educator as your guide. We will search for blooming flowers, discuss the importance of native flowers to our ecosystem and learn more about their life cycles. This program is suited for adults. Preregistration is required. Members: $8.50, Nonmembers; $10
Summer is a busy and beautiful season on the farm! The gorgeous campus of Stone Acres Farm will be our classroom in this outdoor program designed for children aged 6-10. Join us to explore the woodlands and meadows, tend to our vegetable patch, care for the chickens, explore the fish in the trout pond, and…
Summer is a busy and beautiful season on the farm! The gorgeous campus of Stone Acres Farm will be our classroom in this outdoor program designed for children aged 6-10. Join us to explore the woodlands and meadows, tend to our vegetable patch, care for the chickens, explore the fish in the trout pond, and…
*This concert series was previously held at Mystic River Park, but has moved to Esker Point Beach for 2021* These concerts, which feature a local community music group each week, are at 7PM Tuesday evenings. Admission is free for all concerts; bring lawn chairs/blankets. Picnics are welcome! Hosted by the Noank-Mystic Community Band. 2021 Location: Esker…
Children aged 3-5 are invited to join us each Wednesday morning for a seasonal story and farm craft or activity. We will use our senses, curiosity, and creativity each week to explore the vegetables, plants, and animals growing at Stone Acres Farm. $5 (free for parents & caregivers)
Summer is a busy and beautiful season on the farm! The gorgeous campus of Stone Acres Farm will be our classroom in this outdoor program designed for children aged 6-10. Join us to explore the woodlands and meadows, tend to our vegetable patch, care for the chickens, explore the fish in the trout pond, and…
The Bill Memorial Library Hosts Outdoor Musical Sing-Along! The Bill Memorial Library in the City of Groton will host an outdoor Musical Sing-Along featuring live music on Thursday, July 8, 2021 at 10:00 A.M. with Miss Mary-Jane and her musical friends. Children of all ages and their caregivers are invited to join in this fun,…
Summer is a busy and beautiful season on the farm! The gorgeous campus of Stone Acres Farm will be our classroom in this outdoor program designed for children aged 6-10. Join us to explore the woodlands and meadows, tend to our vegetable patch, care for the chickens, explore the fish in the trout pond, and…
Bank Square Books and Savoy Bookshop & Café present an author talk and Q&A with Liv Constantine for the release of the new book The Stranger in the Mirror. Lynne Constantine and Valerie Constantine will be in conversation with Cate Holahan. This event is free, but registration is required. Registration details are at the bottom…
Join us for our free monthly drop off program for ages 5 to 10 to learn more about our local animals, plants, and habitats! This program’s topic is Beavers! We will learn more about these ambitious animals, build beaver dams and spend lots of time outside. Preregistration is required. This class is outdoors except in…
Join via a livestream feed to watch Rich Shih demonstrate basic fermentation and preservation techniques that celebrate your seasonal fruits and vegetables using what you likely already have in your kitchen. He will demonstrate how to make Japanese inspired pickles, honey ferments, tepache, miso macerated fruit and more. It will open your eyes to how…
