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…
Summer is best enjoyed outdoors! This program is for children, ages 2 to 5, with special needs and a caregiver. 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 plenty of…
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 an author talk and Q&A with Emily Adrian for the new book The Second Season. Emily will be in conversation with Rufi Thorpe (The Knockout Queen). This event is free, but registration is required. About the Book Ruth Devon starred for Georgetown Basketball back in college…
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, August 19, 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,…
Join us this summer for the Mystic & Noank Library's annual Roode Memorial Concert Series. It's a series of free outdoor concerts on the grounds of the Mystic & Noank Library. These concerts celebrate the lives of Mystic & Noank Library patrons Agnes and Carl Roode. The Roodes were longtime Mystic residents who loved music…
Bank Square Books and Savoy Bookshop & Café present an author talk and Q&A with Megan Collins for the release of the new book The Family Plot. Megan will be in conversation with Megan Miranda. This event is free, but registration is required. Copies of The Family Plot purchased through the event will come with…
We are please to announce the largest gathering of wooden boats and enthusiasts in New England will converge at Mystic Seaport Museum this year for The WoodenBoat Show Friday through Sunday, August 20-22. The WoodenBoat Show, hosted in a partnership with WoodenBoat Publications, offers something for all wooden boat enthusiasts and maritime history buffs. More…
The Hygienic Hootenanny kicks off their 42nd Annual Show on Friday, August 20th with an eclectic line-up of singer-songwriters. This year, the Hootenanny will be hosted at the Hygienic Art Park in New London, CT. Bands and performers TBD.
For four Fridays nights this July and August, “Sips at Sunset” will offer families and guests a chance to celebrate the start of the weekend by taking in live music while enjoying the company of beluga whales, penguins, seals, dinosaurs and reptiles, and all 7,000+ animals that call the Aquarium home. Each evening will feature…
Live on the patio. Beer, wine, and dinner options available for sale. Another Tequila Sunrise. Eagles Tribute Band, Another Tequila Sunrise has been performing to sell-out crowds all over the country for nearly twenty years. The thunderous applause and standing ovations emphasize that this group is the premier Eagles Tribute band of the United States.…
The Summer Salon Des Independants will open August 21st, 7pm at the Hygienic Art Galleries in downtown New London. Modeled after the Salon Des Independants held in Paris since 1884, New London's outsider event is open to all artist; no judge, no jury no fees and censorship.
Join us for this exciting show featuring the work of young artists from throughout the region. There will be music, arts & crafts, storytelling, hula hooping and more!
NEW HORIZONS for Printmaking in NEW LONDON Have you wanted to learn about RISOGRAPH AND LETTERPRESS PRINTING? LEARN ALL ABOUT THESE RAD & UNIQUE FORMS OF PRINTMAKING, HOW THEY CAN SUPPORT COMMUNITY, AND HOW YOU CAN GET INVOLVED Hear from new member, New London native, and bookmaker/graphic designer: Michaela Abate Saturday, August 21, 7-8PM
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…
Celebrate the Full Sturgeon 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. Meet at the bottom of the driveway by Peace Sanctuary at 233 River Road in Mystic. Pre-registration required, masks are…
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 an author talk and Q&A with Beth Powning for the new book The Sister's Tale. Beth will be in conversation with Annie Philbrick, owner of Bank Square and Savoy. This event is free, but registration is required. About the Book A novel of orphans and widows,…
"Start where you are; use what you have; do what you can." -Arthur Ashe Housing intersects with every facet of human life. Where you live determines where you work, where you attend school, and your closeness to important resources such as healthcare and food. This is why housing advocacy is so crucial and necessary! Please…
Bank Square Books and Savoy Bookshop & Café present an virtual author talk and Q&A with Kira Jane Buxton for the release of the new book Feral Creatures. Kira will be in conversation with Bank Square and Savoy owner, Annie Philbrick. This event is free, but registration is required. Registration details are at the bottom…
Hygienic XLII Summer Salon Presents: Hygienic's 5th annual Naked Canvas body painting competition! Naked Canvas is a live body painting competition to be held at the Hygienic Art Park in New London, CT as part of the Hygienic Gallery’s annual art festival.
The artists who made New London one of the Hottest Music Scenes in the nation in the 80's perform their music from then and now. Featuring music from New Johnny 5, The Motive 8, The Reducers, The Whales, Blonde Furniture, and much more.
Live on the patio. Beer, wine, and dinner options available for sale. Savage Pianos. Savage Pianos was established in 2018 to bring the finest in dueling piano entertainment to the northeast. This is a show for all generations! The performers are recognized as headline entertainers around the world. They are each known for their craftsmanship,…
This class will teach introductory hand tool use and woodworking assembly techniques. Students will cut, drill, screw, nail, glue, and sand the parts of a six-pack carrier, including wooden dividers. At the end of the class, students will take the assembled carrier home to be stained, painted, clear-coated, or left raw to develop a natural…
This class will teach introductory hand tool use and woodworking assembly techniques. Students will cut, drill, screw, nail, glue, and sand the parts of a six-pack carrier, including wooden dividers. At the end of the class, students will take the assembled carrier home to be stained, painted, clear-coated, or left raw to develop a natural…
Join Stonington Vineyards for a fun evening watching Dirty Dancing outdoors at the vineyard! Tickets, available for $22 in advance, include a glass of wine, the movie and popcorn! "Curb your Appetite" food truck will be onsite. Arrive at 6pm to get your spot on our lawn and enjoy some food and wine before the…
Hygienic XLII and Mayfly Playhouse present Mayfly 2021 on Saturday, August 28th at 8:00 PM at the Hygienic Art Park in New London Connecticut, for the 13th annual Mayfly event.
Spark member and Board member Danna Mancini hosts Safeguard Your Ideas and Creations: Intellectual Property Protection for Everyone! If your creative muse has led you to craft something unique, and desirable to others; you want to make sure you preserve the exclusive rights to your efforts. Whether you’ve written a beautiful poem or a riveting…
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!
Bank Square Books presents an author talk and Q&A with Beth Turley for the release of the new book The Flyers! This event is free, but registration is requested. Registration details are at the bottom of this page. About the Book Four strangers meet in the big city and learn to embrace new experiences while…
Bank Square Books and Savoy Bookshop & Café present an author talk and Q&A with Alyssa Maxwell for the release of the her book Murder at Wakehurst. This event is free, but registration is required. About the Book In the autumnal chill of Newport, Rhode Island, at the close of the nineteenth century, journalist Emma…
The oldest steam powered cider mill in the United States begins its 2021 season on Wednesday, September 1st. B.F. Clyde's is open 7 days a week until early December.
Join the Mystic & Noank Library for an outdoor concert featuring members of the clarinet section of the U.S. Coast Guard Band. The United States Coast Guard Clarinet Quartet has regularly performed recitals and masterclasses for audiences across the nation, including at such venues as Carnegie Hall, conferences held by the International Clarinet Association, and…
Bank Square Books and Savoy Bookshop & Café present an author talk and Q&A with Nancy Marie Brown for her new book The Real Valkyrie. This event is free, but registration is required. Registration details are at the bottom of this page. About the Book "A complex, important, and delightful addition to women’s history." —Pamela…
The iconic Show Us Your Shoes Parade has a new home this year in Mystic, Connecticut. The parade will kickoff at 10am featuring Miss America hopefuls from every state in the country plus Washington, D.C., as well as Forever Miss Americas. Come out to support your state candidate this Labor Day! View Parade Route
