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…
Tickets required. Purchase here: oceanology.org/public-cruises Join us for a guided tour of Long Island and Fishers Island Sounds aboard the EnviroLab Research Vessel. We will visit multiple locations for Seal watching as you learn about these unique travelers, the Harbor Seals, on their migratory journey from Maine. The Enviro-Lab has plenty of space on deck…
After a 2 year hiatus due to the pandemic, the Mystic Irish Parade is back in 2022! The 17th annual parade kicks off on Sunday March 27th at 1pm. Over 2,000 marchers, 100 units and over 40,000 spectators are expected. The parade begins at the Mystic Seaport Museum, journeys downtown, and concludes at the Mystic…
Join The United at The Knickerbocker Music Center at 6:30 PM for our next YOUTH ON-THE-MIC, an open mic series for 6th to 12th graders who want to perform, sing or play music (whether original or covers) to an audience. Open mics for adults are plentiful, and so often open mics for adolescents aren't held…
Bank Square Books presents Leah Angstman discussing the book Out Front the Following Sea. This event will be moderated by Nancy Burns-Fusaro from the Westerly Sun. About the Book Out Front the Following Sea is a historical epic of one woman’s survival in a time when the wilderness is still wild, heresy is publicly punishable,…
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!
National Vietnam War Veterans Day was founded in 2017. MNL is offering this program to celebrate the men and women who served during Vietnam War. Playwright David Christner will read from one of his plays based on his US Navy Vietnam War experience. Harriet Grayson will read from her new novel Rockaway Riptides which takes…
Join us for a Screen Printing workshop with Spark Makerspace! Learn about mid-century modern design and printing with the special exhibition Norman Ives: Constructions and Reconstructions, then make your own print inspired by Ives. This class, designed for participants ages 14+, covers design, creating a screen using the photographic process, printing on fabric and paper,…
Bank Square Books and Savoy Bookshop & Café present a virtual author talk and Q&A with David Hendy for the new book, The BBC: A Century on Air. This event is free, but registration is required. About the Book The first in-depth history of the iconic radio and TV network that has shaped our past…
Bank Square Books Presents an author talk and Q&A with Brenna Ehrlich for her book Killing Time! About the Book "An exciting and whipsmart mystery... Keep your eyes on Ehrlich." —Courtney Summers, New York Times bestselling author of Sadie and The Project “Deathly smart, twisty, and at times wickedly funny, Killing Time is a pitch-perfect…
Join us in search of the elusive male American Woodcock, as the normally quiet, well-camouflaged, worm-eating bird transforms into a master of dazzling aerial displays for the sake of impressing the females. Meets at DPNC. Members: $8.50 per person, Nonmembers: $10 per person
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…
Science, Engineering, and Art come together in this fun Earth Day Lab. Participants will investigate seeds, engineer their own seed movers, and create Earth Art chemistry! This is an online program. Class size is limited. Registration is required to attend this program. You will receive a Zoom invitation the morning of the program.
Andy Shauf in concert Opening performance by Cassandra Jenkins Presented by Westerly Sound at The United in Westerly, RI SATURDAY, APRIL 2ND | 8- 11 PM $25 ; TICKETS AVAILABLE AT UNITEDTHEATRE.ORG Few artists are storytellers as deft and disarmingly observational as Andy Shauf. The Toronto-based, Saskatchewan-raised musician's songs unfold like short fiction: they're densely…
Bank Square Books presents a weekend book signing with Sharon Dukett for the release of the new book No Rules: A Memoir. About the Book In this coming-of-age memoir, Sharon takes you with her on a nail-biting adventure through the early 1970s after leaving her sheltered home life at sixteen years old to join the…
Bank Square Books presents a weekend book signing with Sharon Dukett for the release of the new book No Rules: A Memoir. About the Book In this coming-of-age memoir, Sharon takes you with her on a nail-biting adventure through the early 1970s after leaving her sheltered home life at sixteen years old to join the…
Bank Square Books presents a weekend book signing with Genevieve Piturro for her book Purpose, Passion and Pajamas. About the Book 2021 New York City Big Book Awards Winner in Inspiration National Indie Excellence Award Winner in Inspiration Finalist, Reader's Favorite Award Purpose, Passion, and Pajamas is the story of Genevieve Piturro’s triumphant leap off…
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 presents an author talk and Q&A with Jeffrey Greene for the new book, Masters of Tonewood: The Hidden Art of Fine Stringed-Instrument Making. This is a partner event with Spindrift Guitars in New London! About the Book The wood used by master craftsmen to create many of the world’s legendary stringed instruments—violins…
Join Hazel and Iris on April 6 at 4:30pm for a Wings of Fire book discussion meet up for ages 8 and up! We will be focusing on the second book in the series. This is an in-person program. Class size is limited. Registration is required to attend this program.
Wednesday, April 6 5:30 – 7 PM Join artist Marian Bingham for an in-person conversation about her inspirations and creative process behind some of the pieces on view in her current exhibition. Locations: Recent Work by Marian Bingham closes on April 10. Reception: 5:30 PM Talk: 6:00 PM Cost: Members $10 / Non-members $15 Please…
Join poet Jennifer Y. Montgomery on a journey through the history of haiku and other forms of Japanese micro poetry. From frogs to Zen meditation to clandestine feudal love letters. She’ll then guide us through the basics of writing haiku. It’s much more than just counting lines and syllables; each haiku presents a season and…
Bank Square Books and Savoy Bookshop & Café present an author talk and Q&A with Brianna Madia for the new book, Nowhere for Very Long. We will be donating 15% of book sales to Stand Up For Animals in Westerly RI! This event is free, but registration is required. Please register on our website. About…
Savoy Bookshop & Café presents an author talk and Q&A with Stewart O'Nan for the new book, Ocean State. This event is in partnership with Ashaway Free Library. This author talk is free and open to the public. About the Book Set in a working-class town on the Rhode Island coast, O’Nan’s latest is a…
Plastic is everywhere--it's in our food containers, keyboards, glasses, even our toothbrushes. It's lightweight, versatile, and so cheap that we often forget how much it permeates our lives. But our relationship with plastic is not a healthy one, and our worldwide reliance on it is affecting our planet and our bodies. Author Erica Cirino has…
Milk Carton Kids THURSDAY, APRIL 7th, 8:00 PM $40 ; TICKETS AVAILABLE AT UNITEDTHEATRE.ORG Grammy nominated American indie-folk duo from California. April 7th at The United--tickets on sale now LINK IN BIO. Singers and guitarists Kenneth Pattengale and Joey Ryan of The Milk Carton Kids “have been known to argue about everything from wardrobe to…
Maximize your tomato plants potential by learning the secrets of building a tomato trellis system with optimum spacing for maximum yield. In this online class offered via Zoom, we will cover how trellising will help boost production, quality and make harvesting more ergonomic for you. This program is suited for adults. Members: $17, Nonmembers: $20
Ages 2 to 6, 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, meeting live animals and lots of time outside give the students and caregivers plenty of time to socialize and enjoy the outdoor world! Masks…
Tickets required. Purchase here: oceanology.org/public-cruises Join us for a guided tour of Long Island and Fishers Island Sounds aboard the EnviroLab Research Vessel. We will visit multiple locations for Seal watching as you learn about these unique travelers, the Harbor Seals, on their migratory journey from Maine. The Enviro-Lab has plenty of space on deck…
Outer Light is turning 7! After a few years of 'virtual' celebrations, we're excited that we finally, finally get to spend the day with our favorite people - you! Join us fun-filled day chock full of of new beer releases, special casks, goodies from the cellar, and more! Free admission. Food and drink available to…
Join us for an afternoon of free, drop-in art making, tours, and activities that encourage both children and adults to engage with the studios and galleries. See what the fun is all about! Special discounts and pre-registration for upcoming programs, such as Summer Camp 2022 will be offered!
Savoy Bookshop & Café presents a storytime with Andrea Wang for the new book, Watercress! About the Book Gathering watercress by the side of the road brings a girl closer to her family's Chinese Heritage. Andrea Wang tells a moving autobiographical story of a child of immigrants discovering and connecting with her heritage, illustrated by…
Press Contact: Mary-Jane Carle 860-445-0392 For Immediate Release March 23, 2022 **********PRESS RELEASE********PRESS RELEASE************* OUTDOOR SPRING STORY TIME WITH THE BILL MEMORIAL LIBRARY! The Bill Memorial Library in the City of Groton invites families to join Miss Mary-Jane each week for Outdoor Spring Story Time under our shady trees. Our sessions will be Mondays at…
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 us for a conversation with local author, Bhupendra (Bob) Patel. Enjoy a light lunch in the Ames Room while we discuss his book Curious One: My Adventures as a Little Boy in India. "Life is fabulous when you are curious and life is remarkable when you are adaptable!" Bob will discuss the book and…
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.
Savoy Bookshop & Café presents an author talk and Q&A with Rachel Barenbaum for the new book, Atomic Anna. About the Book From the author of A Bend in the Stars, an epic adventure as three generations of women work together and travel through time to prevent the Chernobyl disaster and right the wrongs of…
Join Hazel on Zoom to learn how to make yarn pom-poms. All you need is a pair of sharp scissors. Stop by the library ahead of time to pick up a grab and go bag with enough yarn to make 2 pom-poms and a template for trimming, pipe cleaners, and denim for making leaves. Geared…
A nationally-known adventure travel journalist for The Boston Globe, The Washington Post, National Geographic, and The Providence Journal, Peter Mandel hunts his stories and photos in the world's far corners, including Antarctica, India, Egypt, Patagonia, the fjords of Norway, the mountain pathways of Japan, and the deserts of Africa. The author of ten books, he'll…
Bank Square Books presents an author talk and Q&A with Nan Rossiter for the new book, A Good Measure. This event is in partnership with OutCT. 15% of event book sales will be donated to OutCT to help fund New London Pride! OutCT is a 501c3 non-profit organization established in 2013 by a diverse group…
Stroll the trails of the Nature Center in search of eggs, and meet animal friends along the way. Trade in your found eggs for wooden ones and head over to the creation stations to use paint and more to decorate in your own unique way. Please bring your own basket to collect eggs. Participants are…
Bank Square Books presents an author signing with Elaine Alexander for the new book, Anglerfish: The Seadevil of the Deep. About the Book Deep in the darkest part of the ocean, visit a primordial, fierce-toothed fish that draws in prey with its own bioluminescent lure. Dive thirteen thousand feet below the ocean’s surface, where no…
Join us for a week of fun outdoors at DPNC for ages 6 to 10! Each day covers a different topic and includes hikes, games, activities and meeting live animals. Dress for the weather and bring a water bottle! Meets at DPNC. Members: $17 per class, Nonmembers: $20 per class
Press Contact: Mary-Jane Carle 860-445-0392 For Immediate Release March 23, 2022 **********PRESS RELEASE********PRESS RELEASE************* OUTDOOR SPRING STORY TIME WITH THE BILL MEMORIAL LIBRARY! The Bill Memorial Library in the City of Groton invites families to join Miss Mary-Jane each week for Outdoor Spring Story Time under our shady trees. Our sessions will be Mondays at…
Join us for fun outdoors at DPNC while kids ages 6 - 10 are out for school break! We’ll explore today’s topic “Awesome Amphibians” with hikes, games, activities and meeting live animals. Learn about frogs and salamanders as we search for them in the vernal pools and woods at DPNC. Dress for the weather and…
Join us with Craig Floyd, Farm Manager at Coogan Farm of the Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center, for an online class all about tomato growing and trellising. Maximize your tomato plants' potential by learning the secrets of building a tomato trellis system with optimum spacing for maximum yield. In this class, we will cover how trellising…
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 us for a week of fun outdoors at DPNC for ages 6 to 10! Each day covers a different topic and includes hikes, games, activities and meeting live animals. Dress for the weather and bring a water bottle! Meets at DPNC. Members: $17 per class, Nonmembers: $20 per class
Join us for fun outdoors at DPNC while kids ages 6 - 10 are out for school break! We’ll explore today’s topic “Go Nuts with Squirrels” with hikes, games, activities and meeting live animals. Learn to think like a squirrel as we learn all about squirrel adaptations by playing games and setting up a squirrel…
Bank Square Books presents an author talk and Q&A with Connelly Akstens for the new book, Without Shame. About the Book This book is the story I have wanted to tell for a very long time. For most of my life I lived in the shadow of shame. I was afraid there would be terrible…
Avast, me hearties, head over to Mystic Seaport Museum for Pirate Days on April 20-21, for a treasure trove of outdoor fun for the whole family! Grab your pirate map and put those navigation skills to the test to find the secret loot. Enjoy story time with a pirate, and performances to boot! Pirate lads…
Join us for fun outdoors at DPNC while kids ages 6 - 10 are out for school break! We’ll explore today’s topic “Aquatic Invertebrates” with hikes, games, activities and meeting live animals. Using nets we will search the pond and pools for aquatic invertebrates and learn about their essential role in the ecosystem. Dress for…
Join us for a week of fun outdoors at DPNC for ages 6 to 10! Each day covers a different topic and includes hikes, games, activities and meeting live animals. Dress for the weather and bring a water bottle! Meets at DPNC. Members: $17 per class, Nonmembers: $20 per class
Welcome to Mystic Noank Library’s Chess Club! The club welcomes children grade 3 and up! We will be meeting on Wednesdays after school 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.…
Avast, me hearties, head over to Mystic Seaport Museum for Pirate Days on April 20-21, for a treasure trove of outdoor fun for the whole family! Grab your pirate map and put those navigation skills to the test to find the secret loot. Enjoy story time with a pirate, and performances to boot! Pirate lads…
Join us for fun outdoors at DPNC while kids ages 6 - 10 are out for school break! We’ll explore today’s topic “Rabbits”. We will enjoy hikes, games, activities and meeting our resident rabbit as we play games and learn about rabbit habitats. Dress for the weather and bring a water bottle! Meets at DPNC.…
Join us for a week of fun outdoors at DPNC for ages 6 to 10! Each day covers a different topic and includes hikes, games, activities and meeting live animals. Dress for the weather and bring a water bottle! Meets at DPNC. Members: $17 per class, Nonmembers: $20 per class
Join us to explore the transitional habitats at the Nature Center with an educator as your guide. This is a moderate hike, suitable for adults and active children. Preregistration is required. We will meet at DPNC’s Main Campus at 109 Pequotsepos Rd, Mystic, CT Members and Nonmembers: FREE This is part of our Earth Week…
There are many wonderful benefits to creating a wildlife friendly backyard. Increase your understanding of what basic needs each animal has for survival to create a yard where animals frequently visit in this online class offered via Zoom. What types of plants are safe for animals to eat and which ones to avoid, how much…
Join us for fun outdoors at DPNC while kids ages 6 - 10 are out for school break! We’ll explore today’s topic “Nest Builders”. We will enjoy hikes, games, activities and meeting live animals as we learn about the different animals that create nests, including birds and mice! Discover more about unique nests and try…
Join us for a week of fun outdoors at DPNC for ages 6 to 10! Each day covers a different topic and includes hikes, games, activities and meeting live animals. Dress for the weather and bring a water bottle! Meets at DPNC. Members: $17 per class, Nonmembers: $20 per class
Incredible creatures, turtles have survived eons with remarkably little change. Take a closer look at the turtles who live in the water and on land in Connecticut. Learn more about the threats they are facing due to habitat loss, climate change and the pet trade and what we can do to help. This program is…
Traveling beyond the stars, Collective Chaos features the art of Justin Fritch, Bill Herzfeld, and Matt Makela. Collective Chaos explores the quirky, unconventional, and abstract artistic side of each artist. Immerse yourself in the colorful world of Justin Fritch or became entranced by abstract portraits by Matt Makela. Feel free to walk around the robot…
Do buildings have personalities? Come see for yourself in our exhibition, Personality in Structure. A building or structure exudes an aura and ambiance that is inviting. The different ways a building engages people beckon them to connect with it. Connect by stepping inside the building or walking around it. Without this connection, the building would…
MYSTIC CONTRA DANCE "The Pie Dance", Sat. 04/23/2022 ● TIME: Dance 7:30-11:00pm ● WHERE: Groton Senior Center's Community meeting/banquet hall @ 102 Newtown Road, Groton, CT 06340. ● "When was the last time I’d seen people dance? When was the last time I’d danced myself? It occurred to me that dancing could be an ideal…
Tickets required. Purchase here: oceanology.org/public-cruises Join us for a guided tour of Long Island and Fishers Island Sounds aboard the EnviroLab Research Vessel. We will visit multiple locations for Seal watching as you learn about these unique travelers, the Harbor Seals, on their migratory journey from Maine. The Enviro-Lab has plenty of space on deck…
Discover the secrets of vernal pools from fairy shrimp to salamanders, vernal pools are teaming with life. After an introduction to vernal pools and the importance of these unique habitats, we’ll spend our time exploring them. Dress to get your feet in the water - wear rubber boots or old sneakers and bring a change…
Do you find Great Horned Owls fascinating? Join us for an afternoon at the Nature Center to learn about more about Great Horned Owls, meet one of our residents and hear from local author Jeanette Mayo-Upholz who was inspired to write a story about an owlet that she found in her yard that DPNC helped…
Celebrate Earth with a bit of imagination. Join us for a morning at Coogan Farm in the JX Barn for an inclusive, open art studio for families with children of all abilities. Using upcycled supplies, create fun and imaginative works of art! Preregistration is required. Meets at the JX Barn at Coogan Farm. Members and…
Press Contact: Mary-Jane Carle 860-445-0392 For Immediate Release March 23, 2022 **********PRESS RELEASE********PRESS RELEASE************* OUTDOOR SPRING STORY TIME WITH THE BILL MEMORIAL LIBRARY! The Bill Memorial Library in the City of Groton invites families to join Miss Mary-Jane each week for Outdoor Spring Story Time under our shady trees. Our sessions will be Mondays at…
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 presents an author talk and Q&A with Lisa Brownell for the new book, Gallows Road. Books will be available for purchase during the event. This talk will be moderated by Ruth W. Crocker. About the Book A beautiful young woman is condemned to death for a crime that she swears that she…
Bank Square Books and The Otis Library in Norwich present an author luncheon at The Shipwright's Daughter with Brenda Janowitz for her new book, The Liz Taylor Ring. Tickets to this event are $45 and include lunch and a signed paperback copy of The Liz Taylor Ring. Pre-registration is required. Sponsored by Guinan & Houle,…
Welcome to Mystic Noank Library’s Chess Club! The club welcomes children grade 3 and up! We will be meeting on Wednesdays after school 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.…
Get ready for spring migration by brushing up on your warbler knowledge! In this online class, learn about warbler biology, migration and identification tips as we delve into the world of these amazing birds. Preregistration is required. This program is suited for adults. A Zoom link will be sent out to you upon completing registration.…
Sailing ship, ARGIA, begins sailing on April 30th for the 2022 season. 2-hour trips daily at 9:30am/Noon/3:00pm/6:00pm. Tickets at ArgiaMystic.com or call 860-536-0416.
April is National Poetry Month. Come to Mystic River Park on Saturday, April 30 from 10 to 12 to celebrate with your friends and local notables by reading a favorite poem. Introduce the crowd to your favorite poem and poet with a short explanation about why the poem is special to you. Kevin Booker Jr.…
Tickets required. Purchase here: oceanology.org/public-cruises Join us for a guided tour of Long Island and Fishers Island Sounds aboard the EnviroLab Research Vessel. We will visit multiple locations for Seal watching as you learn about these unique travelers, the Harbor Seals, on their migratory journey from Maine. The Enviro-Lab has plenty of space on deck…
Savoy Bookshop & Café presents an author signing with Christine Ieromino for the book, The Purple Pail. About the Book Follow a purple pail on a journey around the world. For travelers ages 2 years and up. A purple pail travels across oceans, rivers, and land, meeting children in different countries (Ireland, Ethiopia, New Zealand,…
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…
