In the absence of Mystic's annual St. Patrick's Day parade, Olde Mistick Village will be bringing in the Irish spirit with our first "Paint the Village Green" event! We will be holding a Scavenger Hunt from Saturday morning 10:00am until 6:00pm and Sunday from 10:00am until 4:00pm!! All participants will get a prize at the…
Saturday, March 20, 7 - 8:15 pm Early spring is a great time to look and listen for owls! Bring your family to learn more about Connecticut’s owls and meet one of our residents. We will take a walk, looking and listening for owls at the Nature Center. Masks are required, this class will be…
Mystic Irish Parade 2021 is POSTPONED From Mystic Irish Parade: “The parade board is looking at options that would allow us to safely and responsibly celebrate the day in other ways. We will share details on this as soon as we can.”
Monday, March 22, 2 - 3 pm During this class we will learn how to draw blue jays, with instruction from DPNC artist/educator Rob Reas. This class is offered via Zoom. While you can work in whatever medium you have at home, we will cover drawing in pencil for shape, proportion and contour, with recommendations…
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!
Wednesday, March 24, 2 - 4 pm Have your children ages 6 to 10 step away from the screen and spend some time experiencing nature. We will investigate the world of one of nature’s stinkiest creatures, the curious Striped Skunk, and create the only pet skunk that doesn’t smell--a pet rock! This program is limited…
You don't have to be da Vinci to enjoy drawing. A Drexel University study published in Art Therapy in 2016 found that drawing releases stress reduction hormones for everyone, regardless of skill level. Join us for an ongoing Zoom program about basic tips and techniques for drawing, and how to make drawing a stress relieving…
Join us for an instructional cooking video with Colin McCullough, of Colin Cooks Vegan, who teaches vegan and non-vegan people alike how to incorporate whole-foods, plant-based meals into their diet. You can also join us for the other programs in his Whole Foods Cooking Series: Healthy & Amazing Sauces in April and Veggie Burgers &…
The Bill Memorial Library Facebook Live Virtual Sing-Along featuring The Easter Bunny! The Bill Memorial Library in the City of Groton will host a Musical Sing-Along featuring the Easter Bunny via Facebook Live on Saturday, March 27, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. Join Miss Mary-Jane and her musical friends as we sing some of our Story…
Sunday, March 28, 10 am - 12 pm It’s time to get outside and celebrate early spring with a bit of imagination. Pick-up a packet of art supplies and ideas for your family from the JX Barn and find a place to work along the trails, fields, woods or in the classroom at Coogan Farm.…
Sunday, March 28, 6:30 - 7:30 pm Celebrate the full moon and changing season with an evening walk to admire the Full Worm Moon at the Peace Sanctuary. The transition from day to night can be an exciting time to tune our senses to nature. Full moon walks take place whether the sky is clear…
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!
Wednesday, March 31, 2 - 4 pm Have your children ages 6 to 10 step away from the screen and spend some time experiencing nature. We will take a hike to look for signs of spring and make a nature journal to record our findings. Buds, spring peepers, red-winged black birds, wood frogs, and skunk…
Join us with Tim Wachtmann of Plantscapes of New England for in informative programming series about gardening with native plants. This three-part programming series will teach participants about the native plants of New England, their ecological impact, and how individuals can restore the beauty, interest, and function of New England's natural habitats one garden at…
Let's kick off National Poetry Month this year by reading, sharing, and celebrating our favorite poets and poems in this all ages community event. The poems can be classics or contemporaries; strict rhyme schemes or free-flowing verse; contemplative or bombastic; joyful or morose; long (up to two printed pages) or short (just a single couplet!).…
Friday, April 2 Start times: 10 am, 11:30 am, 1 pm, 2:30 pm Stroll the trails of the Nature Center in search of eggs, and meet animal friends along the way. Trade in your found eggs for wooden ones and head over to the creation stations to use paint and more to decorate in your…
Mindful Physics Lab: Using Mindfulness and Newton's Laws of Physics as a guide, participants will explore energy, motion, space, and time. Art and science come together in this class, as participants investigate the physics of movement and dance. This is an online event. Registration is required to attend this program. You will receive a Zoom…
Saturday, April 3, 2021 Start times: 10 am, 11:30 am, 1 pm, 2:30 pm Stroll the trails of the Nature Center in search of eggs, and meet animal friends along the way. Trade in your found eggs for wooden ones and head over to the creation stations to use paint and more to decorate in…
On Saturday, April 3rd, we will be continuing our Easter traditions by hosting an Easter Egg Hand Out!! Families can enjoy the magic and fun of Olde Mistick Village while getting in the Easter spirit with free candy filled Easter eggs available throughout the village! 24 of our merchants have volunteered to host and participate…
If your email inbox is littered with newsletters you no longer want to receive, your unread messages have amassed by the thousands, or you can't seem to find any of your important emails from family and friends, it may be time for a little spring cleaning of your email inbox. This tech class will focus…
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!
Saturday, April 10, 8 - 10 am Join us as we explore Coogan Farm looking for migrating and resident songbirds and raptors. This program is great for birders of all skill levels and will be limited to 10 people and masks are required. Meets at Coogan Farm. This program is suited for adults. Preregistration is…
Monday, April 12 - 10 am - 12 pm or 1 pm - 3 pm Join us for a week of fun outdoors at DPNC for children ages 6 to 10! Each day covers a different topic and includes hikes, games, activities and meeting live animals. The theme for today is “Vultures”, and we will…
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!
Tuesday, April 13 - 10 am - 12 pm or 1 pm - 3 pm Join us for a week of fun outdoors at DPNC for children ages 6 to 10! Each day covers a different topic and includes hikes, games, activities and meeting live animals. The theme for today is “Drawing Reptiles”. We will…
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.
Avast, me hearties, join Mystic Seaport Museum for Pirate Days on April 14-15, 2021, a treasure trove of outdoor fun for the whole family! Grab your pirate map and put those navigation skills to the test to find the secret loot. Pirate lads and lasses of all ages will love our games, crafts, and real…
Wednesday, April 14 - 10 am - 12 pm or 1 pm - 3 pm Join us for a week of fun outdoors at DPNC for children ages 6 to 10! Each day covers a different topic and includes hikes, games, activities and meeting live animals. The theme for today is “Bird Nests”. Find out…
Planting for Native Pollinators Wednesday, April 14 at 6PM Gain a greater understanding of how native plants impact native pollinators, why they are so important, how to plant for perpetual bloom, supporting native pollinators, and the effects of pesticides.
Thursday, April 15 - 10 am - 12 pm or 1 pm - 3 pm Join us for a week of fun outdoors at DPNC for children ages 6 to 10! Each day covers a different topic and includes hikes, games, activities and meeting live animals. The theme for today is “Habitats”. We’ll explore forests,…
Friday, April 16 - 10 am - 12 pm or 1 pm - 3 pm Join us for a week of fun outdoors at DPNC for children ages 6 to 10! Each day covers a different topic and includes hikes, games, activities and meeting live animals. The theme for today is “Aquatic Invertebrates”. We will…
Susan Hurley (1957–2016) was a regional icon, a cause célèbre well known throughout the area, particularly in the art and music worlds. Her legendary cedar-shingled houseboat, a Mystic landmark, floated in her slip on the Mystic River across from the Daniel Packer Inne for 27 years, and was host to countless parties, events, and even…
New London, CT- On Friday, April 16th 2021, Hygienic Art will host two opening receptions for “The Art of Susan Hurley” & “Collective Environments” For more information, please visit hygienic.org or call 860-443-8001. What: Opening Receptions for “The Art of Susan Hurley” and “Collective Environments” Exhibits Where: 79 Bank Street, New London, CT, 06320 When:…
Children ages 3 to 5 with special needs and a caregiver, will make spring discoveries and explore seasonal topics through outside activities and art. In addition to learning about nature, this class will provide plenty of social time for children and caregivers. Meets at DPNC. This class will be outdoors and adults are required to…
In this virtual program, Rich Shih, author of Koji Alchemy, and Chef Eric Cooper of Forage in Cambridge, MA will share ideas for how to incorporate kelp into fermentation projects at home and discuss the history and future of kelp preservation.
