End the week with a relaxing walk at the Peace Sanctuary. With a DPNC educator as our guide, we’ll stroll the hillside enjoying the day and admiring the beautiful view of the Mystic River. Meet at the bottom of the driveway by Peace Sanctuary on River Road in Mystic. This program is suited for adults…
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 Bobby T and The Name Droppers. In 1972, Bobby’s big break came after re-locating to Laurel, Mississippi, replacing drummer Keith Thibodeaux who had just left ‘David & the Giants’. The group was touring non-stop while Bobby’s reputation kept on growing. The number of…
Everyone deserves a night out! Have an evening out while your kids, ages 5 to 12, spend the evening at the Nature Center. We will enjoy games, activities, meeting live animals and a night hike. We’ll have pizza for dinner and round out the evening with s’mores around the campfire. Please be dressed for the…
The Connecticut Humane Society will present this fun program for families. Pets are an important part of many people’s lives! And knowing the right and wrong ways to interact with them is key. It is especially critical for children to learn how to act around pets like dogs, cats and small animals. This classroom program…
Get Published with a Small Press | Leslie M Browning - ON ZOOM Monday, August 2 from 7:00 - 8:30 PM You've joined in our local authors writing workshop series, you've started some stories of your own, and now the question arises... How do I get published? Among many other options, like finding an agent,…
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!
"Owl Babies" by Martin Waddell brings us to an owl's nest with three owlette's missing their mother. Meet a resident owl to learn about the life cycle and adaptation of real Connecticut owls! We will be observing social distance and masks will be required.
*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 Chevy Stevens for the new book Dark Roads. Chevy will be in conversation with fellow thriller writer Jennifer Hillier. This event is free, but registration is required. Registration details are at the bottom of this page. About the Book “Chevy…
Participants in this class will explore the fundamentals of unplugged coding concepts and robotics. We’ll investigate algorithms, ASCII binary code, and looping. Children will code mini robots including Dash, Cue, Sphero, and Bee Bots! We will be observing social distance and masks will be required.
We invite you to join us and Chelsea from Bluebird Yoga for an all levels (beginner friendly) yoga practice on the Library grounds at 5:30pm! Wake up your body with a gentle stretch followed by flowing movement and strengthening. We will be meeting on the side lawn nearest to the Union Baptist Church parking lot.…
The project will be landscape paintings inspired by The Prismatic Pallet: Frank Vincent DuMond and His Students, currently on view at Lyman Allyn Art Museum through October 3rd. We will be observing social distance and masks will be required.
Many musicians had a close connection to birds. Richard Wagner owned two parrots. Other than music and trains, Antonin Dvorak's greatest passion was for his flock of pigeons. One pianist lived in a Paris apartment with 121 parrots and cockatoos (as well as two apes!). Gustav Mahler was an exception. He entrusted his wife Alma…
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. Wicked Peach. Wicked Peach is this area’s ultimate rock cover band and is a staple on the southeastern New England music scene. With Ernie Lewis on Lead Vocals/Guitar, Dan Watson on Lead Guitar/Vocals, Stan Smith on Bass Guitar and Jonathan Souza on Drums…
Friends of the Bill Memorial Library Annual Book Sale The Friends of the Bill Memorial Library invite you to visit the library during Groton Heights Open House day for our Annual Book Sale on Saturday, August 7 between 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. Choose from good quality, gently-used fiction, non-fiction, children’s, DVDs and much more!…
Savoy Bookshop & Café presents a book launch party with Debbi Michiko Florence for the release of the new book Just Be Cool, Jenna Sakai! This is going to be an incredible event featuring the chance to win great prizes, a wonderful author talk and Q&A, and special treats! This event is free, but registration…
Is your cat thinking outside the box? Are you living with a hardcore shredder (and I don't mean snowboarding)? And when it comes to your multi-cat household, why can't they all just get along? We welcome Dr. Rachel S. Geller, certified cat behaviorist, pet chaplain, and Fear Free Shelter specialist. She will give advice for…
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.
*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 presents an author talk and Q&A with Nicholas Checker for his new book The Saga of Marathon. Nick will be joined by special guests Amby Burfoot, and musician Rick Spencer. Light refreshments will also be offered. This event is free, but registration is requested. About the Book The teenage son of a…
Get ready to shake your tail while we sing, dance, and play, in the shade of the library lawn with Kindermusik with Miss Molly. Come connect with your tiny human and discover the joy & magic of music. For infants, toddlers, and young children up to 5yrs old and their loving grown-up(s). Registration required. We…
Bank Square Books and The Day present a Read of the Day event with Steven Rowley for the new book, The Guncle. This event is free, but registration is required. About the Book From the bestselling author of Lily and the Octopus and The Editor comes a warm and deeply funny novel about a once-famous…
The warning signs of Alzheimer's disease are often dismissed as side effects of normal aging. If you or someone you know is experiencing memory loss or behavioral changes, it's time to learn the facts. Early detection gives you a chance to begin drug therapy, enroll in clinical studies, and plan for the future. Attend this…
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. Professor Louie & the Crowmatix. Professor Louie has emerged over his five decades in the music industry as the torchbearer of the true spirit of American Roots music. Seasoned live performer, prolific recording artist, and versatile multi-instrumentalist (Hammond B3 organ, piano/keyboards, accordion, vocals),…
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…
