Thomas & Friends are at at Essex Steam Train on August 29th & 30th, as well as September 5th & 6th, 2020 from 9:00 to 4:00 pm, with departure times every 45 minutes from 9:00 a.m. through 3:45 p.m. Passengers select a departure time when purchasing a ticket (ride is approx. 25 minutes), but can ... Read more
The Essex Steam Train & Riverboat proudly presents our newest holiday adventure as we invite you and your family to experience our first ever, Reindeer on the Rails November 27 - December 23, 2020 We know that 2020 has been challenging for everyone and our mission is to wrap up this year with a safe, ... Read more
Celebrate the holidays with family and friends aboard the elegant Essex Clipper Holiday Dinner Train in Essex, CT. Enjoy a specially selected 4-course holiday meal served in beautifully decorated 1920s Pullman dining cars pulled by a vintage diesel locomotive. You will feel the warmth of the holidays surround you as you sip a festive drink ... Read more
Essex, Connecticut Park and Recreation presents the Summer Concert Series with fan favorite bands like Southern Voice, Long Island Sound, Old Dog New Trick and many more! We will also have new performance's from Shore Break and the Coast Guard Dixeland Band. Concerts goers should bring their own lawn chairs and blankets, practice social distancing ... Read more
The Taco and Tequila Cruise will be held on July 9th, 2021 from 6 pm to 9 pm on the Essex Steam Train and Riverboat in Essex. It’s time for some Tacos, Tequila and Tunes on Thursday July 9 aboard the Tacos & Tequila Cruise! Ride our vintage train pulled by our antique diesel locomotive ... Read more
Ahoy and Avast Me Hearties! Come for a jolly roger of a good time as you join the crew of the pirate Captain Kidd. Hop aboard with the scurvy crew of the Becky Thatcher for a fully immersive, one-of-a-kind treasure hunt on the Connecticut River. You will hear tales of sea serpents, mermaids and buried ... Read more
Board the locomotive-powered steam train in Essex for a magical nighttime journey to the North Pole Express on the Essex Stream Train November 18-December 23, 2022. Every coach becomes a stage for a LIVE musical performance of “The Night Before Christmas.” Celebrate the spirit of the season with Santa and Mrs. Claus, festive sing-a-longs, hot ... Read more
The Annual Holiday Train Show is being held November 22, 2022 through February 19, 2023 at the Connecticut River Museum in Essex, Connecticut. The family friendly Holiday Train Show exhibit is back at the Connecticut River Museum for its 29th year of fun for all ages. See what train artist Steve Cryan has created this year! ... Read more
The Trees in the Rigging Parade will be held on Sunday, November 27, 2022 starting at 4:30 pm on Main Street in Downtown Essex, Connecticut. The holiday season kicks off in Essex with the annual TREES IN THE RIGGING Community Carol Sing and Boat Parade. The Connecticut River Museum, the Essex Board of Trade, and ... Read more
Performances of Sunday in the Park with George: In Concert will take place at Ivoryton Playhouse, 103 Main Street, Ivoryton, CT on January 7th and 8th, 2023. Sunday in the Park with George is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. The actors have ... Read more
