Lantern Light Village is an outdoor, free-roaming experience designed to exemplify the differences between the modern and 19th century holiday seasons. Take a journey through time as you seamlessly transition between the holidays you experience today and the holidays of the past. The Grand Panorama of a Whaling Voyage ‘Round the World is here in…
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…
Spend the morning at Coogan Farm in 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 of…
The annual Community Carol Sing will be held on Sunday, December 19, 2021. Mystic Seaport Museum visitors will be admitted free of charge on this day from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. As in the past, donation of non-perishable food will be collected as well as monetary donations in lieu of admission. The donated food…
Lantern Light Village is an outdoor, free-roaming experience designed to exemplify the differences between the modern and 19th century holiday seasons. Take a journey through time as you seamlessly transition between the holidays you experience today and the holidays of the past. The Grand Panorama of a Whaling Voyage ‘Round the World is here in…
Join us for a free program of holiday music in our partnership with the Mystic River Chorale upstairs in the Spicer Reading Room. The Chorale will perform a short program of jazz and traditional a capella beloved carols in celebration of their renewed community outreach this season. The a capella program will last 45 minutes,…
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, December 21 4:30 - 5:30 pm Families 5:30 - 6:30 pm Adults only Celebrate the shortest day of the year with a quiet walk, a roaring fire, a warm drink and a chance to send your wishes into the air. Please bring a flashlight. Meets at DPNC. Members: $4.25 per person, Nonmembers: $5 per…
Lantern Light Village is an outdoor, free-roaming experience designed to exemplify the differences between the modern and 19th century holiday seasons. Take a journey through time as you seamlessly transition between the holidays you experience today and the holidays of the past. The Grand Panorama of a Whaling Voyage ‘Round the World is here in…
Join the Nature Center as we explore Coogan Farm looking for resident and migrating songbirds and raptors. This program is great for birders of all skill levels, and is suited for adults. Meets at Coogan Farm. Preregistration is required. Masks are optional. Members: $17, Nonmembers: $20
Lantern Light Village is an outdoor, free-roaming experience designed to exemplify the differences between the modern and 19th century holiday seasons. Take a journey through time as you seamlessly transition between the holidays you experience today and the holidays of the past. The Grand Panorama of a Whaling Voyage ‘Round the World is here in…
Join us for a conversation with local columnist and author Steven Slosberg about his newest book, Columnist: 45 Years of Having a Say. We will gather upstairs in the Spicer Reading Room in front of the fireplace. About the Book: "Slosberg quickly made a name for himself for literary and perceptive work... Slosberg's name became…
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!
Take a midweek break and join the Nature Center to enjoy a hike to take in the crisp winter air and beautiful views of the Mystic River. With a DPNC educator as our guide, learn more about the history of the Peace Sanctuary as we hike the trails making winter discoveries. Meet at the bottom…
The presents are unwrapped, and the kids are home for a week! At Mystic Seaport, your whole family (and neighborhood) can enjoy special holiday tours and programming. Come join us for festive games, crafts and more! All events included with Museum admission.
Get your family out of the house and enjoy time outdoors with the Nature Center. Join us as we hike Coogan Farm, exploring the Gallup Orchard, fields, cedar woods and every kid’s favorite location, the Stillman Foundation! Members and Nonmembers: FREE, funded through a grant from the Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation
The presents are unwrapped, and the kids are home for a week! At Mystic Seaport, your whole family (and neighborhood) can enjoy special holiday tours and programming. Come join us for festive games, crafts and more! All events included with Museum admission.
Looking for a family-friendly New Year’s Eve celebration to ring in 2022? We’ve got you covered! Visit Mystic Seaport Museum on December 31, check out our newest exhibits, and enjoy live music by Steve Elci & Friends at 2:30 p.m. on the Benet Deck. (Children's music that’s not just for kids!) Steve Elci & Friends…
Ring in the New Year at Hilton Mystic, Mystic, CT featuring Wicked Peach. Join in the festivities as Wicked Peach, once again, takes our stage to usher in 2022! Ticket Price includes: -Intimate Concert with Wicked Peach -Prosecco Toast at Midnight -Breakfast Buffet at Midnight Doors Open at 8:45 p.m. | Enter at Main Hotel…
The presents are unwrapped, and the kids are home for a week! At Mystic Seaport, your whole family (and neighborhood) can enjoy special holiday tours and programming. Come join us for festive games, crafts and more! All events included with Museum admission.
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!
Take some time to hit the trails this winter and explore the trails at the Nature Center with an educator as your guide. We will make winter discoveries as we go. This program is suited for adults. Preregistration is required. Meets at DPNC. Members and Nonmembers: FREE
Join us for our free drop off program for children ages 5 to 10 to learn more about our local animals, plants, and habitats. This program’s topic is deer! We will learn more about Connecticut’s two deer species, the white-tailed and moose, see their antlers and look for signs of deer on the trail. Preregistration…
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.
Bank Square Books presents an author talk and Q&A with Paul Dunion for the new book, Apprenticing to the Unknown and Befriending Fate. About the Book It may be time to let go of the naivete that our technological devices will magically reveal the nature of absolute truth, or that some alluring formula will serve…
During this in-person class we will learn how to draw owls, with instruction from DPNC artist/educator Rob Reas. We will have the supplies for drawing in pencil and cover drawing in pencil for shape, proportion and contour, with recommendations of how to add color in pastels or watercolors. This class is suitable for all levels…
Did you know that most New Year's resolutions are given up by mid January? Truth! Your goals go on and on, you don't have a plan, then, you get discouraged and pack it in until next year. Sound familiar? Learn how to get things done the easy way with simple time management skills, taught by…
Savoy Bookshop & Café presents an author talk and Q&A with Christine Baumgarthuber for the new book, Fermented Foods. About the Book Fermented Foods serves up the history and science behind some of the world’s most enduring food and drink. It begins with wine, beer, and other heady brews before going on to explore the…
The wildly popular Ice in the Village event will be taking place once again at Olde Mistick Village from Friday, January 14th through Sunday, January 16th. The village will transform into a winter wonderland with ice sculptures on display throughout starting at 5 p.m. on Friday and will also be extending its hours on Friday…
While we are all conscious of the quality of our drinking water, you may not be aware of the quality of the water we are giving to our plants. In some cases, poor water quality can cause plants to discolor, become stunted, or grow irregularly. Join us in this online class offered via Zoom to…
Join us for our free drop off program for children ages 5 to 10 to learn more about our local animals, plants, and habitats. This program’s topic is tracking! We will search for signs of animals, including tracks and scat. Preregistration is required. This class is outdoors except in inclement weather. Please bring a mask.…
Get the family together, embrace the cold and have fun on a winter day with the Nature Center! We’ll work together to build a shelter out of found materials, as well as learning tips and techniques for starting campfires! Preregistration is required. Masks are required indoors, optional when outside. This program is suited for families.…
Muffin Tin Pizzas! Join Food Explorers to make Muffin Tin Pizzas! Exploring food encourages children to learn through sensory experiences, hands-on activities and working together to create delicious results. Food Explorers provides children with the knowledge to make healthy choices for themselves. By combining nutrition education with cooking and hands-on food exploration, you'll have a…
