Opening Day at Saltwater Farm
Ring in Saltwater Farm's 9th season in their fabulous tasting room! Wine tasting and fun.
Ring in Saltwater Farm's 9th season in their fabulous tasting room! Wine tasting and fun.
The Complex Performing and Creative Arts Centre 2 will be hosting an Open House and Grand Opening Celebration this Saturday, September 8 from 10am to 3:30pm at their new location in Stonington’s Velvet Mill. An offshoot of the original location in Putnam, CT, The Complex 2 will offer education in dance, theatre, music, and visual/creative…
The Complex Performing and Creative Arts Centre 2 will be hosting an Open House and Grand Opening Celebration this Saturday, September 8 from 10am to 3:30pm at their new location in Stonington’s Velvet Mill. An offshoot of the original location in Putnam, CT, The Complex 2 will offer education in dance, theatre, music, and visual/creative…
Meet a Stonington woman who began harvesting lobsters in her 50’s with no previous boating or fishing experience. Learn the basics of harvesting and preparing lobster. Laugh with her as she shares pitfalls and scares. Hear how this new experience launched a writing career. Examine lobster fishing gear. Get personalized copies of Lobster Summer for…
Meet a Stonington woman who began harvesting lobsters in her 50’s with no previous boating or fishing experience. Learn the basics of harvesting and preparing lobster. Laugh with her as she shares pitfalls and scares. Hear how this new experience launched a writing career. Examine lobster fishing gear. Get personalized copies of Lobster Summer for…
Visit two private gardens in Stonington, open for self-guided tours to benefit the Garden Conservancy, beginning at 10 a.m. (ending times vary). No reservations required; rain or shine. Highlights include fifty-foot weeping cherries and other specimen trees, a walk-in root cellar, a century-old boxwood hedge that is one-quarter-mile long, rose arbors, and a perennial cutting…
Visit two private gardens in Stonington, open for self-guided tours to benefit the Garden Conservancy, beginning at 10 a.m. (ending times vary). No reservations required; rain or shine. Highlights include fifty-foot weeping cherries and other specimen trees, a walk-in root cellar, a century-old boxwood hedge that is one-quarter-mile long, rose arbors, and a perennial cutting…
Join Project Oceanology for a 2.5 hour guided tour of Long Island and Fishers Island Sounds aboard our Enviro-Lab 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 for optimal…
Join Project Oceanology for a 2.5 hour guided tour of Long Island and Fishers Island Sounds aboard our Enviro-Lab 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 for optimal…
Join Project Oceanology for a 2.5 hour guided tour of Long Island and Fishers Island Sounds aboard our Enviro-Lab 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 for optimal…
Join Project Oceanology for a 2.5 hour guided tour of Long Island and Fishers Island Sounds aboard our Enviro-Lab 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 for optimal…
Join Project Oceanology for a 2.5 hour guided tour of Long Island and Fishers Island Sounds aboard our Enviro-Lab 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 for optimal…
Join Project Oceanology for a 2.5 hour guided tour of Long Island and Fishers Island Sounds aboard our Enviro-Lab 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 for optimal…
Join Project Oceanology for a 2.5 hour guided tour of Long Island and Fishers Island Sounds aboard our Enviro-Lab 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 for optimal…
Join Project Oceanology for a 2.5 hour guided tour of Long Island and Fishers Island Sounds aboard our Enviro-Lab 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 for optimal…
Join Project Oceanology for a 2.5 hour guided tour of Long Island and Fishers Island Sounds aboard our Enviro-Lab 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 for optimal…
Join Project Oceanology for a 2.5 hour guided tour of Long Island and Fishers Island Sounds aboard our Enviro-Lab 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 for optimal…
Join Project Oceanology for a 2.5 hour guided tour of Long Island and Fishers Island Sounds aboard our Enviro-Lab 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 for optimal…
Join Project Oceanology for a 2.5 hour guided tour of Long Island and Fishers Island Sounds aboard our Enviro-Lab 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 for optimal…
Holiday Market on the Farm featuring handmade crafts and art supporting local artisans. Illuminated Ginger Bread House! Come on out to the Stone Acres Farm! The Holiday Market features handmade crafts and artwork supporting local artisans and farms in the area! Come see the Fully-Illuminated Ginger Bread House! You can shop the FarmStand and find…
Please join us for a reception launching the solo exhibit of the dynamic, large-scale botanical works by photographer Shelley Lawrence Kirkwood. Kirkwood is an artist, writer, and educator whose work explores themes of memory, time, and transient states of being through the lens of nature. Her works have been exhibited internationally, and published in numerous…
The Find the Buoy Holiday Scavenger Hunt is returning to Stonington Borough and kicking off on Small Business Saturday, November 26th. Visit the Borough between 11/26 and 12/31/22; pick up a postcard and get it stamped at each of the 18 participating buoy locations; drop your stamped postcard at any buoy location by 12/31 and you will be…
MYSTIC CONTRA DANCE "The Pie Dance", Sat. 02/25/2023 ● NEW TIME: Dance 7:30-10:30pm ● WHERE: Groton Center's community meeting hall @ 102 Newtown Road, Groton, CT 06340. ● ROLE TERMS: "Ladies & Gents" or "Women and Men" and anyone is welcome to dance whatever role they wish as all are accepted! ● CALLER: Tod Whittemore.…
Join us on February 17th from 12pm-5pm for a popup & fundraiser for talented local artist Kelsey Lloyd! We're helping Kelsey raise funds to support herself after her full hysterectomy at the end of February, so come shop Kelsey's art and help ease her recovery. She'll be featuring block prints, little paintings, stickers, magnets, &…
Inviting you to experience your voice through the power of play! In this 60 minute class, led by speech therapist Sarah Bruno, you'll deepen your connection to nature using Nature-Inspired Feelings™ tool, create fun sounds together, and end with a gratitude meditation for your voice. Enjoy the many benefits of this class, helping you to:…
Join us for an author reading and signing for children's book "My Friend Doesn't Have a House" written by Stonington author Maggie Spadaro. Outside event at the beautiful Wehpittituck Farmstand. We hope to see you there!
Join us for The Sixth Annual Stonington Borough Art Walk on Saturday, September 14th! The Art Walk is an annual event held in mid-September hosted by the Stonington Borough Merchants Association. The one-day fair features the best of Southeastern Connecticut’s and Southern Rhode Island’s art scene, acoustic musical performances, the Borough’s shops, cultural assets, restaurants,…
Enjoy a nature-centered evening of mingling with cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and camaraderie at our annual Green-Tie Celebration, this year on Friday, September 20. Join us as we celebrate our wildlife rescue, animal ambassadors, and education programs at this tented affair, hosted at Coogan Farm in Mystic, CT. We'll have live music, live animals, seasonal craft…
MYSTIC PIE DANCE, Sat. 12/28/2024 A fourth Saturday contra dance in Southeastern Connecticut! ● WHEN: Dance 7:30-10:30 pm ● WHERE: Groton Center @ 102 Newtown Road, Groton, CT www.google.com/maps/place/102+Newtown+Rd,+Groton,+CT+06340/@41.3494396,-72.0327891,630m ● CONTRA DANCING IS so wicked fun, dancing to Live Music! It is the fiddle tunes of Ireland, Scotland, England, France, Appalachia & America! We often…
You’ve heard of Earth Day? Well, on Saturday, Sep 20th, we will celebrate the SUN. All ages and backgrounds are welcome to participate in a MASSIVE art project that will reveal our/your vision for a beautiful, healthy, and sustainable Connecticut. The first 60 children will receive a gift!!! We will simultaneously conduct informational discussions on…
Join us for the Annual Deans Mill School Fall Festival, Saturday, September 27, held on the schools campus, 35 Deans Mill Rd, Stonington, CT. Rain date Sunday, September 28. A community event - free admission, live music, and DJ Dance Party! Purchase tickets for pony rides, bouncy obstacle course, face paint, hair bling, big and…
Join us at Barn Island Wildlife Management Area for a birding adventure as we search for wintering shorebirds, ducks, and raptors. Whether you’re a seasoned birder or just starting out, this walk is perfect for observing a variety of waterfowl. Open to adults of all skill levels! Meets at the boat launch at the end…
Horizons Written in Ripples: One Ripple Sparks Endless Possibilities At NESS, every moment on the water, every discovery in science, and every connection with our community leaves a lasting ripple. These small, powerful moments grow — building confidence, inspiring curiosity, and shaping futures that reach far beyond the harbor. Through the voices of students, teachers,…
Learn about Connecticut’s native owls and meet DPNC’s resident animal ambassadors. This program is for adults. Pre-registration is required. Meets at DPNC. Members: $8.50, Non-Members: $10 Register
Explore the trails of Coogan Farm and discover the wildlife and habitats that make this landscape so special. From field to forest, we’ll learn how plants and animals adapt to the season while enjoying one of Mystic’s most beautiful natural spaces. Meets at Coogan Farm. Preregistration is required for this free program! Register
The Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center invites you to take a break from the hustle and bustle of the season to experience the peace and wonder of a winter walk in the woods. Taking place Decemebr 12, 13, and 14, stroll through the forest on a self-guided tour of trails lit by the soft glow of…
The Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center invites you to take a break from the hustle and bustle of the season to experience the peace and wonder of a winter walk in the woods. Taking place Decemebr 12, 13, and 14, stroll through the forest on a self-guided tour of trails lit by the soft glow of…
The Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center invites you to take a break from the hustle and bustle of the season to experience the peace and wonder of a winter walk in the woods. Taking place Decemebr 12, 13, and 14, stroll through the forest on a self-guided tour of trails lit by the soft glow of…
STONINGTON LITERARY FESTIVAL JAMES MERRILL CENTENNIAL October 2–4, 2026 | Stonington, Connecticut A three-day celebration of the life, work, and legacy of James Merrill featuring renowned writers, scholars, musicians, including many former Merrill Fellows. Next weekend, more than 300 attendees and 40+ presenters will gather in Stonington for 30 events across seven venues, including readings,…
Join us at 9am–10:30 am each week for a local nature hike – a chance to slow down, get outside, and connect with good people on beautiful local Avalonia trails. All experience levels are welcome. Please bring appropriate, closed-toe shoes, water, bug spray and your curiosity. These hikes occur in most weather. Heavy rain or…