As the warmer temperatures and longer days of spring unfold, many tender, young edible shoots, plants, flowers, and even a few fungi awaken a forager’s senses and delight. Learn how to identify, sustainably harvest, and prepare the wild foods of spring, from invasive bamboo shoots to the lemony tang of fresh wood sorrel, including some…
Get your fish 'n chips fix every Friday during Lent at these local spots! Great community events! Quick and easy Friday dinner! 3 Locations B.F. Hoxie Engine Co. - Mystic Fire Department Fridays, February 24th - April 7th 5:00pm - 8:00pm 34 Broadway Avenue, Mystic, CT $12 fish and chips for adults / $6 for…
The Friends of the Mystic & Noank Library will be holding the Annual Indoor Yard Sale on Friday March 17 10am - 5pm and on Saturday March 18 10am - 2pm. There will be treasures for all ages. The sale includes housewares, pottery, art, music CDs, DVDs, vintage items, glassware, and more. Start the yard…
The 18th annual Mystic Irish Parade kicks off on Sunday March 19th, 2023 at 1pm. Over 2,000 marchers, 100 units and over 30,000 spectators are expected. The parade begins at the Mystic Seaport Museum, journeys downtown, and concludes at the Mystic Museum of Art. more info at mysticirishparade.org See parade route and viewing spots
The Bill Memorial Library in the City of Groton invites children to our Wonderful Winter Story Time, a story program for children ages birth through age 5, with a caregiver. Story Time meets every Monday at 10:00 AM at the library, beginning on January 23, 2023 through March 27, with no session on President’s Day,…
Get your fish 'n chips fix every Friday during Lent at these local spots! Great community events! Quick and easy Friday dinner! 3 Locations B.F. Hoxie Engine Co. - Mystic Fire Department Fridays, February 24th - April 7th 5:00pm - 8:00pm 34 Broadway Avenue, Mystic, CT $12 fish and chips for adults / $6 for…
Our 19th Annual “Pins for Pets” Bowlathon is happening on Saturday, March 25, 2023 at Alley Katz in Westerly, RI! Registration begins at 5:30 and bowling starts at 6:00 PM. Our bowling lanes are LIMITED so please don’t wait to register. Teams of 6 bowlers for $210.00 and includes 2 games, bowling shoes and food.…
Come and join the planning team for the Little Pink Houses of Hope Mystic Retreat! Are you interested in helping to create an amazing week for breast cancer families? The planning team will meet at the Mason Room at Mystic Seaport Museum on Sunday, March 26 from 4-5:30 pm. Little Pink Houses of Hope (www.littlepink.org)…
The Bill Memorial Library in the City of Groton invites children to our Wonderful Winter Story Time, a story program for children ages birth through age 5, with a caregiver. Story Time meets every Monday at 10:00 AM at the library, beginning on January 23, 2023 through March 27, with no session on President’s Day,…
Tuesday and Wednesday, March 28th 10a-4p and 29th, 10a-3p - Two Day Beginner Workshop! Not sure if stained glass is for you? This is a perfect opportunity for those with little or no experience working with stained glass. You will construct a beautiful, colorful art glass strip panel while learning the techniques of the Tiffany…
Tuesday and Wednesday, March 28th 10a-4p and 29th, 10a-3p - Two Day Beginner Workshop! Not sure if stained glass is for you? This is a perfect opportunity for those with little or no experience working with stained glass. You will construct a beautiful, colorful art glass strip panel while learning the techniques of the Tiffany…
Get your fish 'n chips fix every Friday during Lent at these local spots! Great community events! Quick and easy Friday dinner! 3 Locations B.F. Hoxie Engine Co. - Mystic Fire Department Fridays, February 24th - April 7th 5:00pm - 8:00pm 34 Broadway Avenue, Mystic, CT $12 fish and chips for adults / $6 for…
Join us and create a stunning Mother's Day brooch or custom pin with your own hands! Learn the beautiful techniques of bead bezeling and embroidery as you craft a one-of-a-kind piece of jewelry. Our experienced instructor will guide you through each step of the process, from selecting the perfect focal bead to finishing your creation…
Do you have a favorite season? Can you think of a moment that reflects everything you love about that time of year? The snow gently falling. A flower blossoming. The leaves bursting with color. Join poet Jennifer Y. Montgomery on a journey through the history of haiku and other forms of Japanese micro poetry. From…
Join us for Library Giving Day! Mystic & Noank Library is raising funds through a Library Giving Day campaign! This one-day online fundraising event will occur on April 4th and will encourage patrons and library lovers to make a gift to their individual library. This campaign reminds us that libraries, small and large, serve as…
Our Open Mic series will take place on Thursday, April 6th 2023 and will be hosted by comedians, Dame Fk and Elijah Pysyk! Sign Up available onsite from 5:00-5:30 PM Poetry, comedy, spoken word, Bring what you got! All talents welcome! 5 Minute Time Slot for Comedians and Poets! 2 Song Time Slot for Musicians!…
Get your fish 'n chips fix every Friday during Lent at these local spots! Great community events! Quick and easy Friday dinner! 3 Locations B.F. Hoxie Engine Co. - Mystic Fire Department Fridays, February 24th - April 7th 5:00pm - 8:00pm 34 Broadway Avenue, Mystic, CT $12 fish and chips for adults / $6 for…
Celebrate spring with our Woodland Egg Hunt! Stroll the trails of the Nature Center in search of eggs, and trade in your found eggs for wooden ones. Meet rabbits, birds, turtles and other animals as you explore the Nature Center and spend time at the Spring Creation Station decorating your wooden eggs to take home.…
Hilton Mystic Easter Brunch Featuring the Easter Bunny on Sunday, April 9th! Visit with the Easter Bunny while enjoying a Grand Buffet style breakfast with a two seating times to choose from, 11am or 1pm. • Seatings are limited to 90 minutes • Adults: $71 each • Children 5 - 12 years old: $35 each…
Avast, me hearties, head over to Mystic Seaport Museum for Pirate Days on April 11-12, for a treasure trove of outdoor fun for the whole family! Storm the Seaport to get your map and compass and put those navigation skills to the test. Find the secret loot, meet our friendly pirates, and enjoy performances to…
When the Titanic sank on April 15, 1912, there were 33 passengers onboard with Connecticut connections. This presentation focuses on the story of the ship itself as well as those passengers on it with interesting stories, especially those with Connecticut connections: the very sad story of James Kelly, the character assassination of William T. Sloper…
Saturday and Sunday, April 15th, 10a-4p and 16th, 10a-3p - Two Day Beginner Workshop! Not sure if stained glass is for you? This is a perfect opportunity for those with little or no experience working with stained glass. You will construct a beautiful, colorful art glass strip panel while learning the techniques of the Tiffany…
Saturday and Sunday, April 15th, 10a-4p and 16th, 10a-3p - Two Day Beginner Workshop! Not sure if stained glass is for you? This is a perfect opportunity for those with little or no experience working with stained glass. You will construct a beautiful, colorful art glass strip panel while learning the techniques of the Tiffany…
David Shiffman: Why Sharks Matter – A Deep Dive with the World’s Most Misunderstood Predator Thursday, April 20 7 – 8:30 p.m. Hilton Mystic Let’s venture into shark infested waters with award-winning marine conservation biologist Dr. David Shiffman to learn more about the world of sharks and their importance to the planet. Dr. Shiffman will…
Join us with The Mystic Aquarium educators for this lecture in recognition of Earth Day! Just off the shores of our local coastlines, the waters are teeming with life. Discover the Importance of Long Island Sound to local wildlife communities and to species found as far away as South America and the High Arctic. Local…
Always Home invites you to an evening to celebrate 25 years of Preventing Family Homelessness. This year, the organization is honoring Betty and Bill Smith for their long-time dedication to our mission. Held at the Mystic Marriott Hotel & Spa in Groton from 6:00 pm – 10:30 pm, this springtime celebration will include a three-course…
Celebrate Earth Day the DPNC way! Meet our resident animals, learn ways you can help to protect our planet, and spend time on the trails completing an Earth Day Scavenger hunt. Program for adults and families. Participants receive our limited-edition Earth Day 2022 water-bottle sticker! Free for members and non-members. More Info
Join us on April 22nd 2023 from 5-6 PM for an hour of mystery with Author, Rose Young at the Hygienic Art Gallery. She will read sections from her brand new novel, "Love of Art & Murder" published by Best Books Publishing. ABOUT THE BOOK: "The art world is an intriguing place where many motives…
There's more to a library than just shelves and books. Careful thinking and planning has informed the interior and exterior design of libraries as they evolved from medieval stacks to modern community centers. This program will explore the good, the bad and the amazingly innovative in library architecture, with a focus on the last century.…
Meet famous superheroes and take pictures with them all weekend long! Be sure to get your face painted like a superhero on Friday. Then, meet our own Mystic Aquarium Veterinarian heroes on Saturday while they perform animal checkups! On Sunday, it's your turn to become a superhero and adopt a shelter animal during your visit…
Come cheer on Shoreline Roller Derby's Kraken Skulls as they play against Central Jersey at Avery Point Athletic Center in Groton CT. Doors open at 5:30pm, first whistle at 6:00pm.
The Trillium Garden Club will offer a free class on how to transplant seedlings and plant decorative spring containers at Bill Memorial Library on Saturday, April 29, at 10:30 AM. All who attend will receive a free tomato seedling and will be eligible to win one of the finished planters. Class size is limited and…
Come cheer on Shoreline Roller Derby's Kraken Skulls as they play against Central Jersey at Avery Point Athletic Center in Groton CT. Doors open at 5:30pm, first whistle at 6:00pm.
The Wandering Uterus is an exhibit featuring 11 female Connecticut artists. It is the sixth exhibit by the Wandering Uterus group that promises a diverse range of fine art styles and media by many of the same artists from the group's previous exhibitions with some dynamic new artists added to the line-up. Mediums displayed will…
Celebrate Cinco De Mayo starting at 4pm on Friday, May 5th, 2023! The IRONS's will be featuring a special a Cinco De Mayo menu, featuring a fun cocktail and Special Entree! Entree Special: The Mojo pulled pork- Pork shoulder brined and slow cooked with citrus, peppers, onion, and cilantro. Served with red beans and rice,…
On Saturday, May 6th, gallop on over to Hilton Mystics, IRONS Restaurant to celebrate the 149th Kentucky Derby! Special menu features: A delicious Southern Pecan crusted fried chicken, braised greens, spicy corn bread- $28 Complete your dinner with our Kentucky Derby Specialty Cocktail, The Blueberry Mint Julep- $14 More information: https://fb.me/e/5cx7uWxeV
Downtown Mystic Merchants and Greater Mystic Chamber invites everyone to join us in Downtown Mystic, CT for the annual Downtown Mystic Spring Stroll on May 6th! Build a Bouquet! Purchases made in participating downtown Mystic retail shops will earn you coins. After your shopping experience, you may trade each coin in for a beautiful flower…
Celebrate Mom this year with our Mother's Day Grand Brunch Buffet at The Hilton Mystic. Located at 20 Coogan Blvd, in Mystic, Connecticut on Sunday, May 14, 2023. With two seatings: 11 a.m. | 1 p.m. Give mom a well-deserved day off and let our chefs do all the cooking! Create new memories this Mother's…
Gardeners are being encouraged to incorporate more native plants into their yards and gardens. This talk will cover what native plants are and discuss why native plants are important for pollinators, song birds and the environment. Tips for the home gardener on how get started on gardening with native plants and a list of resources…
Join us outside on the Library lawn for a spring cleanup day! Please bring gardening gloves and any other supplies you might need for outdoor maintenance. Thank you for your continued support and we hope to see you there!
