The Taco and Tequila Cruise will be held on July 25th at 6pm to 9 pm at the Essex Steam Boat. It’s time for some Tacos, Tequila and Tunes on Thursday July 25 aboard the Tacos & Tequila Cruise! Ride our vintage train pulled by our antique diesel locomotive to our riverboat where you will ... Read more
Its the “Three B” cruise! Beer, Bratwurst, and Beautiful Summer Surf on the Connecticut River Thursday August 1 aboard the Brats & Beer Cruise. Ride our vintage train pulled by our antique diesel locomotive to our riverboat to enjoy tastings of carefully selected craft beers and a buffet of brats while listening to great live ... Read more
The 36th Annual Lobster Bake will be held on August 3rd from 3:30 pm to 6:30 pm in Essex Town Park in Essex. Choice of Lobster or Steak. $35 per person. Live music, Raffles. Rain or Shine. Tickets at Essex Detailing, Bob’s Centerbrook Package Store, Essex Hardware, Bogaert Construction or at the Event.
Thar Be Pirates!!! Legendary Rogues, Scoundrels, and Renegades will be held on August 10th from 6 pm to 9:30 pm at the Essex Steam Train and River Boat. Ahoy and Avast Ye! Let us show you a wicked good time as you join the crew of the notorious Captain Kidd for an exclusive adventure on ... Read more
Join the Essex Steam Train & Riverboat and enjoy a 20 minute ride on the 1920’s era Essex Steam Train as it heads to Deep River Landing on August 14th and August 21st. There we find a band of pirates who have made camp and their ship “The Becky Thatcher”. The commander of the ship, ... Read more
The Chocolate and Wine Cruise will be held on August 22nd from 6 pm to 9:30 pm at The Essex Steam Train and Riverboat in Essex. It’s a match made in heaven and we’re bringing it to you on Thursday, June 27 as we host the Chocolate & Wine Cruise. Ride our vintage train pulled ... Read more
The Cruise to Parrotdise will be held on August 29th from 6 pm to 9:30 pm at The Essex Steam Train and Riverboat in Essex. It’s 5 O’Clock somewhere, right? Hop aboard the Becky Thatcher for a sunset cruise, “Keys Style”! Book your tickets for our Cruise to Parrotdise today; a tribute to Parrot Heads ... Read more
The Ribs and Rum Cruise will be held on September 19th from 6 pm to 9 pm at the Essex Steam Train & Riverboat Essex. It’s time for some Ribs and Rum aboard the Ribs & Rum Cruise! Ride our vintage train pulled by an antique diesel locomotive to our riverboat. Onboard, you'll enjoy a ... Read more
The Scarecrow FestiFall will be held on October 12th from 2 pm to 5 pm at Essex Park in Essex. Events include beer tasting (2 p.m.-5 p.m.), live music by Blues on the Rocks (2:30 p.m.-4 p.m.), selfie photo booth, yard games, kids crafts (Connecticut River Museum); and an evening outdoor movie, The Wizard of Oz (6:30 ... Read more
Take the Train to the Pumpkin Patch will be held from October 19th to October 27th from 11 am to 1:30 pm at the Essex Steam Train & Riverboat in Essex. Hop on board our historic steam train at Essex Station for a scenic ride to Deep River where the festivities begin! The pumpkin patch ... Read more
