Stories, Music (Nursery Rhymes) and Dancing!
Mystic & Noank Library 40 Library Street, Mystic, CT, United StatesJoin us for an in-person storytime in the library! Come listen to your favorite stories! Best for ages 2-5.
Join us for an in-person storytime in the library! Come listen to your favorite stories! Best for ages 2-5.
Always Home invites you to a HEART TO HEART Gala in support of Preventing Family Homelessness and honoring community partners Karen Stone, David Schulz, Amanda Arling and The Whaler's Inn. Highlights include Cocktail Welcome with Open Bar from 5:30 - 7 pm, Three-Course Gourmet Dinner, Auction of Unique Items and Experiences, and Dancing to DJ…
Free event! Join us for the official children's book launch party for “My Friend Doesn’t Have a House” written by local author Maggie Spadaro. There will be an author reading, book signing, sweet treats, and lots of fun for kids. All are welcome!
NEW LONDON, Conn.—Sunday, April 21 at 2:00 p.m. in Leamy Concert Hall at the United States Coast Guard Academy, the United States Coast Guard Band presents a free concert, "Voices Join Forces.” Come enjoy a theatrical performance featuring your favorite vocal works from opera, Broadway, and the movies under the baton of Commander Adam Williamson.…
Join us for an in-person storytime in the library! Come listen to your favorite stories! Best for ages 2-5.
Join us for an in-person storytime in the library! Come listen to your favorite stories! Best for ages 2-5.
Celebrate Mexico’s victory over the Second French Empire with a trio of cocktails that showcase the bounty of our neighbor to the south! Led by Mystic’s own Anthony Caporale, author and star of “The Imbible” series of NY-based musicals about the history of cocktails and spirits, you’ll of course start by mastering the classic Margarita.…
The 501st and the Rebel Legion are returning to Mystic Aquarium! Meet, greet and take photos with your favorite galactic film characters, and take part in themed activities during your visit! Free with general admission. More Details
Age Group: 7-12 years old Calling all young adventurers and storytellers, this session is tailor-made for you. In this imaginative class, children will: Craft their dream animals or mythical creatures. Bring their stories to life through drawing and illustration techniques. Learn how to express their creativity through visual storytelling. Whether it's a majestic unicorn, a…
Join historian Peter J. Emanuel, Jr., on May 7 at 1:30 p.m. as he tells the story of the whaleship Stonington and discusses his new book Course Change: The Whaleship STONINGTON in the Mexican-American War. The Stonington, a whaleship from New London, Connecticut, was sailing home after more than three years at sea. When it…
Join us for an in-person storytime in the library! Come listen to your favorite stories! Best for ages 2-5.
She always made your favorite foods — now it’s time you learned how to make her favorite drinks! Under the expert guidance of Anthony Caporale, Director of Spirits Education at New York’s award-winning Institute of Culinary Education, you’ll make a craft Bellini featuring fresh fruit and local sparkling wine, explore the magic of mixing elderflower…
When you enter the lower gallery you'll be greeted by a vibrant mix of colors, textures, and ideas, each piece telling its own unique story. Join us on May 11th at 6pm-9pm for our Hygienic Collective Show featuring the eclectic artwork of Aliyah Denea, Rosie Rosado, Rebecca Fowke and Ariel Miner! The event will be…
Calling All Artists! The Crossing: A Juried Exhibition is open to all artists and mediums. We hope to receive artists' best and most recent work. It is also an opportunity for new artists from across other bridges and geographical barriers to get involved with Hygienic Art and downtown New London. Juror Dana Naumann, sculptor and…
Join us for an in-person storytime in the library! Come listen to your favorite stories! Best for ages 2-5.
Celebrate Armed Forces Day with a deep-dive into the rich history of naval rum! Born amid ships, rum has long been served aboard naval vessels and was a critical provision on nearly all ocean voyages. Join Anthony Caporale, Director of Spirits Education at New York’s award-winning Institute of Culinary Education, to explore the origins of…
9:30-10:30 am (ages 2-5 with a caregiver) 10:30-12 pm (ages 6 and up with a caregiver) Spend time outside looking for the signs of spring! This year we have two Discovery classes, a preschool and school-aged group, both for children with special needs and their caregiver. Each class, children will make new discoveries as we…
9:30-10:30 am (ages 2-5 with a caregiver) 10:30-12 pm (ages 6 and up with a caregiver) Spend time outside looking for the signs of spring! This year we have two Discovery classes, a preschool and school-aged group, both for children with special needs and their caregiver. Each class, children will make new discoveries as we…
Experience the beautiful Mystic shoreline community at the Mystic Half Marathon and 10K! Enjoy scenic views for 13.1 or 6.2 miles, running from Olde Mistick Village, past historic ships, through the charming downtown with race finish at Mystic Aquarium. All participants receive a short sleeve technical shirt and a custom designed finisher medal in this…
Spring is a great time to enjoy a view of the landscape that makes up Gungywamp, an archaeological site of natural and cultural interest. Join us on a guided hike to explore rocky ridges, glacial erratics and swamps, along with the mysterious stone shelter and structures whose use and origin are open to interpretation. Walk…
Witness spring migration by joining us for a morning birding walk at DPNC. Each week will bring new birds to the woods and wetlands of our sanctuary. Please bring binoculars. Members: $8.50 /per date, Non-Members: $10 / per date
Around this time each year, horseshoe crabs crawl out of the ocean and onto the beaches of New England to lay their eggs. Join us in observing this natural wonder and learn more about these fascinating “living fossils”. Be prepared to walk through the water, on the beach and rocky terrain for 2 miles in…
Join us for an in-person storytime in the library! Come listen to your favorite stories! Best for ages 2-5.
It’s time to catch some frogs! After our educator shares a few fun froggy facts and some tips and tricks for catching them, have fun seeing who in your family is the best frog catcher. Dress to get splashed and muddy! Meets at DPNC. Adults Non Members $10/each Adults Members $8.50 each Children Free
Join us on Saturday, May 25, 2024, as The Haley Mansion, part of the historic Inn at Mystic Property hosts Family Fun Day at the Mansion and the fourteen acres overlooking Fishers Island Sound. 100% of the proceeds from the day will benefit Make-A-Wish Connecticut to help make wishes come true for local children with…
Join us for a spring exploration of the Stone Bridges Trail at the Nature Center. Along the way we’ll investigate old quarries and look for signs of spring. This program is suited for adults and older, interested children. Meets at DPNC. Members and Non-members: Free; advanced registration required.
You’ve mastered the grill, now it’s time to tame the mixing tin! World-renowned mixology author and educator Anthony Caporale has put together a selection of cocktails tailor made for outdoor enjoyment! Learn the correct way to make a classic Mint Julep, use grilled thyme in a Limoncello Martini, and take some shrimp off the barbie…
Join us for an in-person storytime in the library! Come listen to your favorite stories! Best for ages 2-5.
Ramble through the trails and support the Nature Center! Join us for a special 5K trail walk/run starting a Coogan Farm and rambling through the trails of the Nature Center on Connecticut Trails Day: Saturday June 1st Participate as a team or tackle the trails on your own while raising funds in support of our…
Ramble through the trails and support the Nature Center! Join us for a special 5K trail walk/run starting a Coogan Farm and rambling through the trails of the Nature Center on Connecticut Trails Day: Saturday June 1st Participate as a team or tackle the trails on your own while raising funds in support of our…
The Friends Annual Spring Fair is on June 1st from 9-2, rain or shine! The fair will include a White Elephant sale and our Silent Auction will close at 2 PM on Fair Day. The Spring Fair is the biggest fundraising event for the Friends who use the money throughout the year to help support…
Kick off summer at Riverfest! Tour visiting fishing vessels docked at the Museum for the weekend, and immerse yourself in special historical demonstrations like sail handling aboard historic vessels, cod fishing, and open hearth cooking. Enjoy local seafood and beverages while listening to live music by the Mystic River, or shop at a variety of…
Dive into a sea of love, acceptance, and celebration! Join us on June 1, 7-10pm for Mystic Aquarium’s Party with Pride! With the vibrant colors of marine life as the backdrop, join us for a night of fun, featuring a premier drag performance by the Trailer Park Girls. Throughout the evening visit the beluga whales…
On Sunday, June 2, from 1:00 PM-3:00 PM, Bestselling Rhode Island author Donna Russo will be signing copies of her latest release, the critically acclaimed, VINCENT'S WOMEN at Bank Square Books, 54 West Main Street, Mystic, CT 06355 860-415-4406. 'Vincent's Women' is the untold story of Vincent's loves: how they shaped his life, his art,…
Visit the library between June 1st and June 8th to purchase used books! Our Friend Weeklong Book Sale is tradition, and you're bound to find a treasure or two. Most items are sold at half price on Thursday and Friday and on Saturday you can fill a bag for just $5.00! (Bags are provided!) All…
Join us for an in-person storytime in the library! Come listen to your favorite stories! Best for ages 2-5.
Come see over 50 ship models of tugboats and a variety of related craft including towboats, pushboats, fireboats, and barges. Tugboats are one of the most popular type of ship model and many types will be included in this show representing tugboats from the 1860s to the present. This show is organized by the Mystic…
Join us for an in-person storytime in the library! Come listen to your favorite stories! Best for ages 2-5.
Everyone knows James Bond preferred his martinis shaken, not stirred, but do you know why? How did this secret-agents tipple evolve into today’s ubiquitous Espresso Martini? The history of the Martini is as intricate as a spy movie plot, but few are familiar with how the most famous drink in the world came to be.…
The Conference concludes in the beautiful Dina Merrill Theater and Rose Barn Theater with two public performances of an extraordinary mix of devised work from throughout the Conference, featuring guest artists, artists-in-residence, and a vast array of performance styles.