The Holiday Lights Spectacular returns to Olde Mistick Village! The largest holiday light display in southern New England begins on November 19th and will run through the end of January 2022. Over a half-million lights will decorate the Olde Mystic Village square of shops and restaurants for families and holiday enthusiasts to enjoy.
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…
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!
Immerse yourself in color, friends, and creativity on February 1st with Hazel on Zoom to create your own valentines out of recycled materials. Stop by the library to pick up some materials beforehand or meet us online with stuff you have at home. All ages welcome! Grab n Go bags from the library will include…
Bank Square Books presents an author talk and Q&A with Courtney Mcinvale Reardon for the new book, Civil War Ghosts of Connecticut. About the Book Follow the haunting tales of Connecticut's role in America's Civil War through the eyes of those who fought in it. From Generals Mansfield and Lyon to Privates Tarbox and Brooks,…
Join us to explore where our beliefs, emotional connections, and behavior patterns about food come from. After all, food informs and is informed by our identity. The foods that we prepare, eat, and enjoy are reflections of racial or ethnic backgrounds, geographical provenance, family histories, and - as we'll explore in this virtual series -…
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 Animal Olympians! We will learn about the most amazing athletes in the animal world, from bullfrogs to falcons! Preregistration is required. This class is outdoors except in…
Join Food Explorers to make Italian Eggrolls! These flavor packed egg rolls are filled with your choice of veggies and cheese, then baked until crispy and golden. 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…
Come in for a rare, before-hours opportunity to get up close with a penguin and their trainers, learn about their care, their plight in the wild, and ways you can help protect this endangered species. Breakfast will be served at 8am by Lancer Catering, and a member of our African Penguin colony will be stationed…
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 storytime and birthday celebration for the bestselling author Jane Yolen! During this fun event we will hear from Jane and listen to storytime picks from the author! A collection of books by Jane will be available for sale. We hope you join us! About Jane Yolen's Books Jane Yolen…
Join us to explore where our beliefs, emotional connections, and behavior patterns about food come from. After all, food informs and is informed by our identity. The foods that we prepare, eat, and enjoy are reflections of racial or ethnic backgrounds, geographical provenance, family histories, and - as we'll explore in this virtual series -…
Do you love children’s books? Would you like to know more about writing and publishing your own? Bill Memorial Library is hosting a Zoom program with local children’s author Winsome Bingham on Thursday, February 10, at 6:30 p.m. Bingham is a teacher by trade, an author by choice, and a U.S. Army war and disabled…
Late winter begins the season of romance for many animal species. Join us for this virtual program to learn more about the courtship and mating rituals of wildlife throughout New England. This program is suited for adults. Preregistration is required. A Zoom link will be sent out to you upon completing registration. Members: $8.50, Nonmembers:…
Join us in this online class offered via Zoom for a general overview of farming in a centuries-old natural way in this introduction to Korean Natural Farming practices. Learn easy ways to boost microorganisms and how they can provide your garden with nutrients, while boosting production and increasing your insect pest protection at little to…
You are invited to join Mystic Aquarium’s Ocean Ambassadors for our February cleanup at Barn Island Wildlife Management Area. As an organization rooted in conservation, our goal is to remove 5,000 pounds of marine debris, including ocean plastics, from local shorelines and we need your help! Beach clean-ups are one of the most impactful ways…
Give your child the gift of a magical childhood in nature this year. If you have a child that is 3 years old before January 2023, come to our Preschool Open House to learn about our unique nature-based preschool program. Meet the teachers, our animal friends, and take a tour of the preschool facilities to…
Lyman Allyn Art Museum will lead this zoom art program for kids. The project for the program will be a painting project inspired by the art exhibit, Norman Ives: Construction and Reconstruction. For more information about the exhibit, please visit here. Grab and Go Art kits will be provided for the first 12 families who…
Bank Square Books presents an author signing with Andrea Steele for the new book, Zen: The Anatomy of the Perfect Crime. About the Book Swiss equestrian William “Zen” Griegg skyrockets to the top of the European show jumping circuit. As he sets his sights on the 2000 Olympic Games, his beloved horse Tiger is abducted…
Come in for a rare, before-hours opportunity to get up close with a penguin and their trainers, learn about their care, their plight in the wild, and ways you can help protect this endangered species. Breakfast will be served at 8am by Lancer Catering, and a member of our African Penguin colony will be stationed…
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…
Bank Square Books presents a weekend book signing with Jayne Pillemer for the release of the new book Still Mine. About the Book What will I do if I don’t have you? Are you still mine? Our hands around a cup of hot chocolate, sweet and warm. Our boots splashing in puddles. The song you…
Whether you’re looking to tie the knot, or just spend a night out with your beloved, Olde Mistick Village is the perfect place to celebrate Valentine’s Day. Tyler Wiley, who is also a non-denominational minister, will once again perform free wedding ceremonies for couples on Valentine’s Day, Monday, Feb. 14 at the Meeting House in…
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!
Join Hazel on Zoom to learn how to make easy headbands from old t-shirts. Come to the library beforehand and choose 2 different colored, stretchy t-shirts to cut up during the online class. All you need is a pair of sharp scissors. No sewing involved. Ages 8+ This is an online program. Class size is…
Join the Nature Center to enjoy the full Snow Moon as we hike in the crisp winter air to admire beautiful views of the moon and explore Coogan Farm.. Meet by the Farmhouse at Coogan Farm. This hike is of moderate difficulty over uneven terrain. This program is suited for adults. Preregistration is required. Members…
Bank Square Books presents an author talk and Q&A with Judy Benson and illustrator Rozanne Steed for the new book, Earth & Sky: Nature Meditations in Word and Watercolor. About the Book Brief essays and beautiful paintings that present insights into the wonders of nature. About the Author Judy Benson has been the communications coordinator…
Join us to explore where our beliefs, emotional connections, and behavior patterns about food come from. After all, food informs and is informed by our identity. The foods that we prepare, eat, and enjoy are reflections of racial or ethnic backgrounds, geographical provenance, family histories, and - as we'll explore in this virtual series -…
Learn how to Screen Print at Spark! We'll take you through the whole process, and you'll take home prints of your own design! This class covers successful design elements, creating the screen using the photographic process, printing on fabric and paper, and how to reuse your silkscreen. For Members, this class will certify you to…
This is a class that will teach you the basic foundations of drawing. Your instructor Ben Ellcome will guide you in different drawing materials tools and techniques to teach you the fundamentals of drawing. This class will focus on still life. We ask students to bring a large Newsprint Paper Pad, 18" x 24" to…
The Why's and When's of Car Maintenance helps you get an overview of car maintenance from Chaya Milchtein of Mechanic Shop Femme. Learn when to perform specific maintenance tasks, and of course why, including changing oil and filters, tire pressure, coolant, and much more. This class helps you be a more educated consumer so you…
It may be cold outside, but things heat up for owls in late winter. Join us 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 both inside and out. Limited to…
Join us for this in-person gardening class to learn tips and techniques for pruning apple, pear and other fruit trees at your home. This class will meet by the JX Barn at Coogan Farm and we will walk up to the Giving Garden for a pruning demonstration. Please be prepared for muddy and wet conditions.…
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 Life Under the Ice! We will learn about the most amazing strategies animals have for surviving under the ice. Preregistration is required. This class is outdoors except…
Ages 2 to 5, with special needs, and a caregiver In this class geared towards preschool children with special needs and a caregiver, children explore nature every month. Activities, circle time, animals and lots of time outside give the students and caregivers plenty of time to socialize and enjoy the outdoor world! Masks are required…
February is Black History Month, and the Greater Mystic Chamber of Commerce is partnering with the Mystic & Noank Library to celebrate with a look into Black literature. The Chamber and Library are inviting notable speakers, local residents, and students to read inspiring authors from Black authors at this celebration held outdoors at Mystic River…
Shake off that cabin fever with 3 days of frosty fun on the spacious grounds of Mystic Seaport Museum! Bundle up and celebrate the great outdoors in New England with ice sculpture demonstrations, games, crafts, and live music. Step into a life-sized snow globe in the Treworgy Planetarium, then warm up next to a fire…
Come in for a rare, before-hours opportunity to get up close with a penguin and their trainers, learn about their care, their plight in the wild, and ways you can help protect this endangered species. Breakfast will be served at 8 am by Lancer Catering, and a member of our African Penguin colony will be…
Shake off that cabin fever with 3 days of frosty fun on the spacious grounds of Mystic Seaport Museum! Bundle up and celebrate the great outdoors in New England with ice sculpture demonstrations, games, crafts, and live music. Step into a life-sized snow globe in the Treworgy Planetarium, then warm up next to a fire…
Shake off that cabin fever with 3 days of frosty fun on the spacious grounds of Mystic Seaport Museum! Bundle up and celebrate the great outdoors in New England with ice sculpture demonstrations, games, crafts, and live music. Step into a life-sized snow globe in the Treworgy Planetarium, then warm up next to a fire…
While your children ages 6 to 10 are off from school, have them spend time having fun at the Nature Center learning about snow! We will find out more about how snow forms, types of snow and what animals benefit from a blanket of snow! Preregistration is required. Please bring a mask. Masks are optional…
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!
Need something to do over the winter break? Join us for an exciting and educational Virtual Winter Vacation Camp! This distance learning program will include an Aquarium Tour, up-close sights of our Belugas Whales, Seals, Sea Lions and Penguins! There will be 4 days of programs for 40 minutes each day! Open to grades 1st-5th.…
Need something to do over the winter break? Join us for an exciting and educational Virtual Winter Vacation Camp! This distance learning program will include an Aquarium Tour, up-close sights of our Belugas Whales, Seals, Sea Lions and Penguins! There will be 4 days of programs for 40 minutes each day! Open to grades 1st-5th.…
Learn how to Screen Print at Spark! We'll take you through the whole process, and you'll take home prints of your own design! This class covers successful design elements, creating the screen using the photographic process, printing on fabric and paper, and how to reuse your silkscreen. For Members, this class will certify you to…
During this in-person class we will learn how to draw a barred owl, with instruction from DPNC artist/educator Rob Reas. This program will feature one of our ambassador barred owls. 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…
Need something to do over the winter break? Join us for an exciting and educational Virtual Winter Vacation Camp! This distance learning program will include an Aquarium Tour, up-close sights of our Belugas Whales, Seals, Sea Lions and Penguins! There will be 4 days of programs for 40 minutes each day! Open to grades 1st-5th.…
Savoy Bookshop & Café presents a storytime with John Patrick Green for the new book, InvestiGators: Braver and Boulder! About the Book John Patrick Green's goofy graphic novel series follows the super spy alligator duo the InvestiGators as they travel through the sewers and fight the forces of evil. MANGO and BRASH are the INVESTIGATORS:…
Bank Square Books presents an author talk and Q&A with Thomas Bardenwerper for the new book, Mona Passage. About the Book Mona Passage is the story of two neighbors in San Juan, Puerto Rico: Galán Betances, a Cuban emigrant, and Pat McAllister, a young Coast Guard officer. During long evenings spent together talking on their…
Need something to do over the winter break? Join us for an exciting and educational Virtual Winter Vacation Camp! This distance learning program will include an Aquarium Tour, up-close sights of our Belugas Whales, Seals, Sea Lions and Penguins! There will be 4 days of programs for 40 minutes each day! Open to grades 1st-5th.…
It may be cold outside, but things heat up for owls in late winter. 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 both inside and out. Preregistration…
In this one-day intermediate-level workshop, you will make a 3-dimensional sparkling star from cathedral stained glass. These 12-pointed stars are created from a centuries-old polyhedron design adapted to make beautiful glass ornaments. Perfect for home decor and gift-giving, they are made to be hung and are quite elegant suspended as a single star or in…
Take a splash into chilly Long Island Sound for a good cause! Raise money on behalf of Mystic Aquarium and its Animal Rescue Program. Create your own webpage, set your own fundraising goals, and share it with your friends! Leading the charge into the chilly waves this year are two people with local roots. You’ve…
Construct a lovely, cuddly teddy bear. Fabric and all supplies will be provided. If desired, you may bring in a garment from a lost loved one (a shirt is ideal) from which to construct the bear to make it a memory bear. Students should already possess basic knowledge of how to use a sewing machine.…
MYSTIC CONTRA DANCE "The Pie Dance", Sat. 02/26/2022 ● TIME: Dance 7:30-11:00pm ● WHERE: Groton Senior Center's Community meeting/banquet hall @ 102 Newtown Road, Groton, CT 06340. ● Oh it is so wicked fun to be dancing to live music again!! We are SO excited to invite you to come join us for a delightful…
Come in for a rare, before-hours opportunity to get up close with a penguin and their trainers, learn about their care, their plight in the wild, and ways you can help protect this endangered species. Breakfast will be served at 8 am by Lancer Catering, and a member of our African Penguin colony will be…
No experience is needed! Perfect for first-timers, this fun one-day workshop is back by popular demand! Using the Tiffany copper foil method of stained glass construction, you will make and take home 2 feathers (each approx. 6” long). You will learn the basics of glass cutting, grinding, copper foiling, and soldering while you make 2…
Sunday, February. 27, 1 pm or 2 pm Believe it or not,winter is a great time to start milkweed from seed! Our native common milkweed seeds need a period of cold in order to germinate so starting now is perfect! Remember that Monarch butterfly caterpillars only eat milkweed and having some in your yard will…
Join us as we welcome Bruce Putterman, CEO / Publisher of The Connecticut Mirror (CT Mirror), for a discussion on the state of independent journalism both nationally and locally in the Nutmeg State. Learn about contextual trends in the changing media landscape, the emergence of independent non-profit sources of reporting like CT Mirror, the work…
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, May 11 5:30 – 7 PM Join Lyman Allyn Curator Tanya Pohrt for a special look at the Unbeatable Women: Power and Innovation in the Work of Women Photographers exhibition. Reception: 5:30 PM Talk: 6:00 PM Cost: Members $10 / Non-members $15 Please RSVP to 860.443.2545 ext. 2129 or email us.
Learn how to Screen Print at Spark! We'll take you through the whole process, and you'll take home prints of your own design! This class covers successful design elements, creating the screen using the photographic process, printing on fabric and paper, and how to reuse your silkscreen. For Members, this class will certify you to…
Join our Director of Education & Conservation for cocktails (or mocktails) for conversations with members of the Aquarium team as we explore the conservation efforts that support the Aquarium’s mission. Grab a TIPSY TURTLE, our drink of choice for this week, as we discuss the Aquarium’s sea turtle rescue and rehab efforts and dive into…
Join us with Craig Floyd, Farm Manager at Coogan Farm of the Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center, for this hour-long introduction to regenerative gardening for anyone who is currently or would like to be a home gardener. Participants will learn about starting your seeds, the importance and expectations of a good soil test, amending soil in…
Bank Square Books presents an author talk and Q&A with Paul Dunion for the new book, Wisdom: 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…
Construct a lovely, cuddly teddy bear. Fabric and all supplies will be provided. If desired, you may bring in a garment from a lost loved one (a shirt is ideal) from which to construct the bear to make it a memory bear. Students should already possess basic knowledge of how to use a sewing machine.…
The Lyman Allyn is pleased to bring back Free First Saturday and Science Saturday as in-person programs! Out of an abundance of caution, the studio activities will have a limited capacity with pre-registration strongly encouraged. Families may register for a 30-minute time slot, at either 11:00 am, 11:30, 12:00 pm, or 12:30 pm. Free First…
Veggie Stuffed Shells Join a registered dietitian from Food Explorers to make Veggie Stuffed Shells! Feel free to choose whichever veggies you like most for this delicious recipe. You will need the following ingredients for this recipe: One jar of marinara sauce One box of jumbo pasta shells One egg Ricotta cheese Parmesan cheese Olive…
It may be cold outside, but things heat up for owls in late winter. 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. This class will be both inside and out, masks are encouraged inside.…
