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.
Santa Claus is coming to town...and coming to Mystic Aquarium for photographs! Visit your favorite animals, explore our exhibits, and meet Jolly Old Saint Nick with a special photo opportunity for all ages. What a great way to celebrate the ho-ho-holidays! The Big Guy will be landing his sleigh and visiting on select dates in…
Step into the past and experience the magic of the holidays at Lantern Light Village December 5, 6, 12, 13, 18, 19, and 20, 2025 5:00–8:30 p.m.. As twilight falls, Mystic Seaport Museum glows with the warm flicker of lanterns and the sparkle of music-filled light displays. Stroll through our waterfront village, transformed into a…
Discover the wonders of nature together at this monthly, inclusive, and FREE family-friendly program at the Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center! Move at your own pace as you explore themed activity stations, meet live animals, and examine fascinating natural artifacts. Then get creative with a hands-on craft before heading out on a self-guided hike and scavenger…
Santa Claus is coming to town...and coming to Mystic Aquarium for photographs! Visit your favorite animals, explore our exhibits, and meet Jolly Old Saint Nick with a special photo opportunity for all ages. What a great way to celebrate the ho-ho-holidays! The Big Guy will be landing his sleigh and visiting on select dates in…
Join us for a Winter Weekend celebration December 20 and 21, featuring enchanting ice sculpture demonstrations, pictures with Santa, special holiday character visits, live music and more! More Info
Treat your kids to a fun-filled evening at the Nature Center while you treat yourself to a night off! They’ll explore the outdoors with exciting games, hands-on nature activities, live animal encounters, and an evening hike. To top it all off, we’ll gather around the fire for pizza and s’mores! Don’t forget to dress for…
Step into the past and experience the magic of the holidays at Lantern Light Village December 5, 6, 12, 13, 18, 19, and 20, 2025 5:00–8:30 p.m.. As twilight falls, Mystic Seaport Museum glows with the warm flicker of lanterns and the sparkle of music-filled light displays. Stroll through our waterfront village, transformed into a…
Santa Claus is coming to town...and coming to Mystic Aquarium for photographs! Visit your favorite animals, explore our exhibits, and meet Jolly Old Saint Nick with a special photo opportunity for all ages. What a great way to celebrate the ho-ho-holidays! The Big Guy will be landing his sleigh and visiting on select dates in…
Join us for a Winter Weekend celebration December 20 and 21, featuring enchanting ice sculpture demonstrations, pictures with Santa, special holiday character visits, live music and more! More Info
Celebrate the 78th Annual Community Carol Sing on December 21! Enjoy free admission, a 2:00 p.m. caroler concert, Santa and Mrs. Claus sightings, and a 3:00 p.m. sing-along on the McGraw Gallery Quad. In the spirit of the season, visitors are encouraged to bring non-perishable food items or monetary donations to support the Pawcatuck Neighborhood…
Santa Claus is coming to town...and coming to Mystic Aquarium for photographs! Visit your favorite animals, explore our exhibits, and meet Jolly Old Saint Nick with a special photo opportunity for all ages. What a great way to celebrate the ho-ho-holidays! The Big Guy will be landing his sleigh and visiting on select dates in…
We welcome local writers for free-write sessions at 4 p.m., Mondays, in the Ames Room. The sessions are open to anyone who feels like writing. Loosely based on the notion of stream-of-consciousness writing described by Natalie Goldberg in "Writing Down the Bones," the sessions are broken into three parts of 5 minutes, 10 minutes, and…
Santa Claus is coming to town...and coming to Mystic Aquarium for photographs! Visit your favorite animals, explore our exhibits, and meet Jolly Old Saint Nick with a special photo opportunity for all ages. What a great way to celebrate the ho-ho-holidays! The Big Guy will be landing his sleigh and visiting on select dates in…
Enjoy being guided in a 30 minute body centered meditation practice to help increase your skills in focusing, rest, self-compassion and gratitude. Self-acceptance, deep relaxation, tranquility, peace and lightness are how participants feel after a session. Pamala Lewis has been studying Eastern and Western approaches to meditation and enjoys the benefits of a dedicated daily…
Santa Claus is coming to town...and coming to Mystic Aquarium for photographs! Visit your favorite animals, explore our exhibits, and meet Jolly Old Saint Nick with a special photo opportunity for all ages. What a great way to celebrate the ho-ho-holidays! The Big Guy will be landing his sleigh and visiting on select dates in…
Welcome to Mystic Noank Library’s Chess Club! The club welcomes children grades 3 and up! We will be meeting on Wednesdays from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Children should know how the chess pieces move before their first visit. We teach chess strategy, chess sportsmanship, and organize games. Sportsman-like conduct is always a goal. Members must…
Join us for an in-person storytime in the library! Come listen to your favorite stories! Best for ages 2-5.
Join DPNC for a FREE guided hike through Groton Open Space Association’s Avery Farm Nature Preserve. This mostly flat trail passes through meadows, forests, and wetlands, offering great opportunities to observe winter wildlife and learn about the importance of habitat diversity. Meet at the entrance on Lambtown Road in Ledyard (turn on Lambtown from Rt.…
Unearth the fascinating world of rocks and minerals during this exciting Vacation Day program for children ages 6-10! Learn how different rocks form, explore the rock cycle, and examine real specimens up close. Then head outdoors to search for stones that tell their own geological stories! Please pack water and lunch for your child. Members:…
We welcome local writers for free-write sessions at 4 p.m., Mondays, in the Ames Room. The sessions are open to anyone who feels like writing. Loosely based on the notion of stream-of-consciousness writing described by Natalie Goldberg in "Writing Down the Bones," the sessions are broken into three parts of 5 minutes, 10 minutes, and…
Let nature inspire your creativity! Come to DPNC for another incredible Vacation Day program. Children aged 6-10 years will take a guided walk to collect materials like leaves, sticks, and stones, then use your finds to craft your own nature-based artwork. It’s a day of imagination, exploration, and outdoor fun. Please pack water and lunch…
Enjoy being guided in a 30 minute body centered meditation practice to help increase your skills in focusing, rest, self-compassion and gratitude. Self-acceptance, deep relaxation, tranquility, peace and lightness are how participants feel after a session. Pamala Lewis has been studying Eastern and Western approaches to meditation and enjoys the benefits of a dedicated daily…
Celebrate New Year’s Eve with a kid-friendly musical countdown! Join Steve Elci & Friends for a lively performance at 2:15 p.m. on the McGraw Gallery Quad, then ring in 2026 with a 3:00 p.m. confetti toss. Enter through the Thompson Exhibition Building at the Museum’s North Entrance. The first 50 kids get a free noisemaker!…
Welcome to Mystic Noank Library’s Chess Club! The club welcomes children grades 3 and up! We will be meeting on Wednesdays from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Children should know how the chess pieces move before their first visit. We teach chess strategy, chess sportsmanship, and organize games. Sportsman-like conduct is always a goal. Members must…
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 2026! Ticket Price includes: Intimate Concert with Wicked Peach Prosecco Toast at Midnight Breakfast Buffet at Midnight Pricing: $50 each EventBrite Fees additional 21+ Event | ID…
Join us for an in-person storytime in the library! Come listen to your favorite stories! Best for ages 2-5.
We welcome local writers for free-write sessions at 4 p.m., Mondays, in the Ames Room. The sessions are open to anyone who feels like writing. Loosely based on the notion of stream-of-consciousness writing described by Natalie Goldberg in "Writing Down the Bones," the sessions are broken into three parts of 5 minutes, 10 minutes, and…
Enjoy being guided in a 30 minute body centered meditation practice to help increase your skills in focusing, rest, self-compassion and gratitude. Self-acceptance, deep relaxation, tranquility, peace and lightness are how participants feel after a session. Pamala Lewis has been studying Eastern and Western approaches to meditation and enjoys the benefits of a dedicated daily…
Welcome to Mystic Noank Library’s Chess Club! The club welcomes children grades 3 and up! We will be meeting on Wednesdays from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Children should know how the chess pieces move before their first visit. We teach chess strategy, chess sportsmanship, and organize games. Sportsman-like conduct is always a goal. Members must…
Join us for an in-person storytime in the library! Come listen to your favorite stories! Best for ages 2-5.
Want to try out the pottery wheel? Now you can with this solo or date night 2-hour event! Participant will make one small handbuilding project and one wheel thrown vessel. Choose your glaze and items will be ready for pick-up 3 weeks after event is held. Participants can BYOB and snacks. Ages 21+ event. Come…
What better way to end a cold day than with a warm drink? Join Chef Anthony Caporale, Director of Spirits Education at New York’s Institute of Culinary Education, for a roundup of classic late-evening drinks, including Hot Toddies, warmed wines, and cordial confections designed to help you and your guests relax and unwind. Everyone’s heard…
Back by popular demand! Learn how to roll a slab, form your mug, craft a handle, and embellish your personalized mug. Choose a glaze for the instructor to glaze it. Your pottery will be ready in 3 weeks. Ages 18+. $55 plus $5 for materials per person. Register online
We welcome local writers for free-write sessions at 4 p.m., Mondays, in the Ames Room. The sessions are open to anyone who feels like writing. Loosely based on the notion of stream-of-consciousness writing described by Natalie Goldberg in "Writing Down the Bones," the sessions are broken into three parts of 5 minutes, 10 minutes, and…
Enjoy being guided in a 30 minute body centered meditation practice to help increase your skills in focusing, rest, self-compassion and gratitude. Self-acceptance, deep relaxation, tranquility, peace and lightness are how participants feel after a session. Pamala Lewis has been studying Eastern and Western approaches to meditation and enjoys the benefits of a dedicated daily…
Welcome to Mystic Noank Library’s Chess Club! The club welcomes children grades 3 and up! We will be meeting on Wednesdays from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Children should know how the chess pieces move before their first visit. We teach chess strategy, chess sportsmanship, and organize games. Sportsman-like conduct is always a goal. Members must…
Join us for an in-person storytime in the library! Come listen to your favorite stories! Best for ages 2-5.
Mystic has been making a splash in the food world for quite a while now, but did you know it’s also home to some of the finest craft spirit brands as well? Join Mystic’s own Chef Anthony Caporale, award-winning mixology author and star of “The Imbible” series of long-running Off-Broadway musicals about the history of…
Slow down this winter with a four-week guided mindfulness series at DPNC. Each week focuses on simple practices, where we’ll learn to breathe, listen to the body, open the heart, and savor the moment! Whether you’re new to meditation or looking to deepen your practice, this series offers a peaceful space to reconnect with yourself…