Have your children ages 6 to 10 step away from the screen and spend some time experiencing nature. We will sneak around the pond to spot sunbathing turtles, meet some of DPNC’s resident turtles and make a yarn-wrapped turtle craft. This program is limited to 10 children per group and pre registration is required. Masks…
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…
Bank Square Books and The Day present an Read of the Day event with Bonnie Tsui for the release of the new book, Why We Swim. This event is free, but registration is required. Registration details are at the bottom of this page. About the Book A Time Magazine Must-Read Book of 2020 A Best…
Who is singing in your backyard and darting through the woods as you go hiking? Learn tips and techniques for identifying our resident and migratory birds. This program will be presented via Zoom, and upon registration you should receive a link. Please email Khargrave@dpnc.org if you do not receive the link - and remember to…
Learn about our local nocturnal animals, including owls, before heading onto the trails to take an evening hike with a DPNC Educator as our guide. You MUST preregister and wear a mask the entire time. Meets at DPNC. Members $6.80 per person, Nonmembers: $8 per person
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…
St. Mark's Anti-Racism Team holds a monthly intentional book club on the topic of racism. This intentional book club, Mystic Conversations on Race (MyCOR), is intended for people who understand that the toxicity of historic and contemporary racism must be confronted...in our hearts, in our minds, and in our communities. In this book club, we…
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!
Have your children ages 6 to 10 step away from the screen and spend some time experiencing nature. Birds aren’t the only animals that lay eggs! Learn about the many animals in CT who are egg layers, how to identify a few common eggs and decorate an egg craft. This program is limited to 10…
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!
Have your children ages 6 to 10 step away from the screen and spend some time experiencing nature. It is peak baby season for wild animals in CT! Learn all about these babies and the strategies their parents use to ensure their survival. This program is limited to 10 children per group and preregistration is…
Celebrate the Full Flower Super 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…
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. This is the final offering at M&NL of his Whole Foods Cooking Series. Join us as we learn how to make veggie burgers and veggie…
Late May is a wonderful time to look for Southern New England’s wildflowers, including one of the most unique flowers, Lady’s Slippers. Join us to learn more about these native orchids, including their relationship with fungi and pollinators. Meet at the Peace Sanctuary Entrance at 233 River River Rd in Mystic. This walk is of…
Join us as we explore Coogan Farm 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 and masks are required. Meets at Coogan Farm. This program is suited for adults. Preregistration is required. Members: $17, Nonmembers: $20
Fun for the whole family! Ages 3 & under are no charge. We have significantly reduced capacity this year and timed admission will help us control crowds at any one point. This will also give ticket holders a lot more space to picnic, have fun and be safe! Attractions Include: Tractor Rides- no limit! Wine…
Let nature fuel your creative instincts! Join us in the JX Barn to gather ideas and inspiration. You can either work inside, at the picnic tables or along the trails at Coogan Farm. Preregistration is required. Masks are required for adults and children. Meets at the JX Barn at Coogan Farm. 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!
Bank Square Books and the Mystic Museum of Art invite you to a book release party for bestselling author Beatriz Williams' new novel, Our Woman in Moscow. Tickets to this event are $35 and include a signed copy of Our Woman in Moscow and light refreshments. - This event will take place outdoors on MMoA's…
Groton Community Tag Sale June 5th - Spots Available. Dig out your unwanted treasures and join The Riverfront Children's Center on June 5th from 9 am to 1 pm at 476 Thames St. in Groton to have some fun and make some money! The Groton Community Yard Sale is an excellent opportunity to pare down…
You may be surprised to learn the best time to plan what to grow in your garden in the fall is right now! Gardening doesn’t stop in September, in fact some of the best tasting veggies are grown in the fall and winter, then harvested after a frost. In this online class offered via Zoom,…
The 2021 Denison Farmers Market Season begins Sunday June 6, 2021 and runs every Sunday through October. Market hours are from 12 - 3pm. See more Farmers' Markets in the Mystic area.
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.
Have your children ages 6 to 10 step away from the screen and spend some time experiencing nature. This week we will learn about frog life cycles and take a trip to the pond, nets in hand, to catch frogs and tadpoles for investigation. This program is limited to 10 children per group. You must…
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…
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The illustrator Norman Rockwell is beloved for his ability to depict and define American life. He often captured bittersweet images of people experiencing universal and relatable feelings of being left out or left behind. Yet, as an artist working in the 20th century, his works are curiously devoid of America's rich cultural and racial diversity.…
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!
*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 Glenn A. Knoblock for the new book New England Shipbuilding. This event is free, but registration is required. Registration details are at the bottom of this page. About the Book For more than four hundred years, New England shipyards have…
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…
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…
