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SUMMARY:Annual Flower Bulb Sale at Florence Griswold Museum
DESCRIPTION:Bring a little of the Florence Griswold Museum’s historic garden spirit home with the Annual Flower Bulb Sale\, running September 1 through 15\, 2026. \nThe annual fundraiser supports the Museum’s historic gardens while offering a selection of spring-flowering bulbs sourced through Connecticut-based Van Engelen/John Scheepers Bulb Companies. This year’s offerings include the tulip ‘Blushing Impression\,’ an assortment of unusual narcissus and striking amaryllis varieties. \nQuantities are limited\, so early ordering is encouraged. Bulbs can be ordered online from September 1 through 15 and picked up at the Museum in mid-October. \nThe Florence Griswold Museum is located at 96 Lyme Street\, Old Lyme\, Connecticut 06371. Orders can be placed through Florence Griswold Museum bulb shop. Additional information is available at Florence Griswold Museum.
URL:https://connecticutlifestyles.com/event/annual-flower-bulb-sale-at-florence-griswold-museum/
LOCATION:Florence Griswold Museum\, 96 Lyme Street\, Old Lyme\, CT\, 06371\, United States
CATEGORIES:Old Lyme
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SUMMARY:Art•Bar Happy Hour: Mixed Media Assemblage #1 at Florence Griswold Museum
DESCRIPTION:An evening of creative crafting\, light fare and libations is on tap during Art•Bar Happy Hour: Mixed Media Assemblage #1 on Thursday\, September 10\, 2026\, from 5:30 to 7:30 pm. \nDesigned for adults\, the event invites participants to spend the evening with Julie Garvin-Riggs creating a mixed media assemblage using collaged materials and three-dimensional objects. The project offers an opportunity to experiment with texture\, composition and found objects while creating an original piece of art to take home. \nAll crafting materials are included. The Museum’s Art•Bar program also combines the creative experience with light fare and libations for a relaxed evening of art-making. \nAdmission is $40\, with a 10% discount available for museum members. Art•Bar Happy Hour: Mixed Media Assemblage #1 takes place at the Florence Griswold Museum\, 96 Lyme Street\, Old Lyme\, Connecticut 06371. Additional event information and registration are available at Florence Griswold Museum event page.
URL:https://connecticutlifestyles.com/event/artbar-happy-hour-mixed-media-assemblage-1-at-florence-griswold-museum/
LOCATION:Florence Griswold Museum\, 96 Lyme Street\, Old Lyme\, CT\, 06371\, United States
CATEGORIES:Old Lyme
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SUMMARY:Creative Writing Workshop at Florence Griswold Museum
DESCRIPTION:Art and language come together during the Creative Writing Workshop: Ekphrasitic Poetry Inspired by the Griswold Collection on Saturday\, September 12\, 2026\, from 10 am to noon. \nLed by Carlin Steere\, an essayist\, editor and educator at the University of South Florida\, the interactive workshop introduces participants to ekphrastic poetry\, a form of writing inspired by works of art. After exploring the creative process\, participants will respond to several pieces from the Florence Griswold Museum’s permanent collection and have an opportunity to share their work with the group. \nThe workshop will help participants develop their poems beyond the session\, with Steere coordinating submissions of final poems to be compiled into a class anthology. \nAdmission is $45\, with a 10% discount available for museum members. Member discounts are automatically applied after logging into a registered online account. Tickets are available through Creative Writing Workshop registration. \nThe Creative Writing Workshop takes place at the Florence Griswold Museum\, 96 Lyme Street\, Old Lyme\, Connecticut 06371. Additional event information is available at Florence Griswold Museum event page.
URL:https://connecticutlifestyles.com/event/creative-writing-workshop-at-florence-griswold-museum/
LOCATION:Florence Griswold Museum\, 96 Lyme Street\, Old Lyme\, CT\, 06371\, United States
CATEGORIES:Old Lyme
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SUMMARY:Forest Bathing Along the Artists’ Trail at Florence Griswold Museum
DESCRIPTION:Slow down and reconnect with the natural world during Forest Bathing Along the Artists’ Trail on Saturday\, September 12\, 2026\, from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm at the Florence Griswold Museum. \nLed by Regan Stacey\, a certified forest bathing guide\, this guided experience invites participants to awaken their senses while exploring the Museum’s Artists’ Trail. Forest Bathing is a slow-paced practice focused on connecting the mind and body with the surrounding environment through guided invitations to engage all five senses. \nThe experience is designed to encourage a more mindful way of living while offering potential benefits for mental and physical wellbeing. Walking is intentionally unhurried\, allowing participants to observe\, listen and experience the natural surroundings at a relaxed pace. \nAdmission is $45\, with a 10% discount available for museum members. The program takes place rain or shine\, so participants should dress accordingly. Tickets are available through Forest Bathing Along the Artists’ Trail registration. \nForest Bathing Along the Artists’ Trail takes place at the Florence Griswold Museum\, 96 Lyme Street\, Old Lyme\, Connecticut 06371. Additional event information is available at Florence Griswold Museum event page.
URL:https://connecticutlifestyles.com/event/forest-bathing-along-the-artists-trail-at-florence-griswold-museum-2/
LOCATION:Florence Griswold Museum\, 96 Lyme Street\, Old Lyme\, CT\, 06371\, United States
CATEGORIES:Old Lyme
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SUMMARY:Discovery Sundays at Florence Griswold Museum
DESCRIPTION:Hands-on art activities invite visitors of all ages to explore creativity during Discovery Sundays at the Florence Griswold Museum\, held Sundays from April through September\, from 11 am to 4 pm. \nFamilies and other visitors can drop in at the Hartman Education Center and choose from a variety of activities designed to encourage artistic exploration. Participants are provided with canvas\, a palette\, paint\, brushes and a smock\, along with guidance on color mixing and painting techniques. \nWhen the weather is suitable\, guests can take their creativity outdoors for plein air painting\, following in the tradition of the artists who gathered at Miss Florence’s more than 100 years ago. The program offers a hands-on way to discover why the Griswold House became such an important place for American artists. \nDiscovery Sundays are family-friendly\, and visitors of all ages are encouraged to participate. The program is included with museum admission\, and no advance reservations are required. \nDiscovery Sundays take place at the Florence Griswold Museum\, 96 Lyme Street\, Old Lyme\, Connecticut 06371\, on Sundays through September from 11 am to 4 pm. Additional event information is available at Florence Griswold Museum Discovery Sundays.
URL:https://connecticutlifestyles.com/event/discovery-sundays-at-florence-griswold-museum-2/2026-09-13/
LOCATION:Florence Griswold Museum\, 96 Lyme Street\, Old Lyme\, CT\, 06371\, United States
CATEGORIES:Old Lyme
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SUMMARY:Art•Bar Happy Hour: Mixed Media Assemblage #2 at Florence Griswold Museum
DESCRIPTION:Creativity\, conversation and an evening of crafting come together during Art•Bar Happy Hour: Mixed Media Assemblage #2 on Thursday\, September 17\, 2026\, from 5:30 to 7:30 pm. \nThis adult crafting event\, led by Julie Garvin-Riggs\, Manager of Youth Education and Outreach\, invites participants to explore the art of collage using three-dimensional objects to create an original mixed media assemblage. All materials needed for the project are provided. \nThe Museum’s Art•Bar combines hands-on creativity with light fare and libations\, offering a relaxed setting for an evening of art-making. \nAdmission is $40\, with a 10% discount available for museum members. Art•Bar Happy Hour: Mixed Media Assemblage #2 takes place at the Florence Griswold Museum\, 96 Lyme Street\, Old Lyme\, Connecticut 06371. Additional event information is available at Florence Griswold Museum event page.
URL:https://connecticutlifestyles.com/event/artbar-happy-hour-mixed-media-assemblage-2-at-florence-griswold-museum/
LOCATION:Florence Griswold Museum\, 96 Lyme Street\, Old Lyme\, CT\, 06371\, United States
CATEGORIES:Old Lyme
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SUMMARY:Discovery Sundays at Florence Griswold Museum
DESCRIPTION:Hands-on art activities invite visitors of all ages to explore creativity during Discovery Sundays at the Florence Griswold Museum\, held Sundays from April through September\, from 11 am to 4 pm. \nFamilies and other visitors can drop in at the Hartman Education Center and choose from a variety of activities designed to encourage artistic exploration. Participants are provided with canvas\, a palette\, paint\, brushes and a smock\, along with guidance on color mixing and painting techniques. \nWhen the weather is suitable\, guests can take their creativity outdoors for plein air painting\, following in the tradition of the artists who gathered at Miss Florence’s more than 100 years ago. The program offers a hands-on way to discover why the Griswold House became such an important place for American artists. \nDiscovery Sundays are family-friendly\, and visitors of all ages are encouraged to participate. The program is included with museum admission\, and no advance reservations are required. \nDiscovery Sundays take place at the Florence Griswold Museum\, 96 Lyme Street\, Old Lyme\, Connecticut 06371\, on Sundays through September from 11 am to 4 pm. Additional event information is available at Florence Griswold Museum Discovery Sundays.
URL:https://connecticutlifestyles.com/event/discovery-sundays-at-florence-griswold-museum-2/2026-09-20/
LOCATION:Florence Griswold Museum\, 96 Lyme Street\, Old Lyme\, CT\, 06371\, United States
CATEGORIES:Old Lyme
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SUMMARY:Café Flo Closed at Florence Griswold Museum
DESCRIPTION:Café Flo at the Florence Griswold Museum will be closed on Saturday\, September 26\, 2026\, for a private museum event. \nThe café will not be available for regular service on this date. Visitors planning a trip to the museum are encouraged to take the temporary closure into account when making plans. \nCafé Flo is located at the Florence Griswold Museum\, 96 Lyme Street\, Old Lyme\, Connecticut 06371. \nAdditional information about the closure is available at Florence Griswold Museum event page.
URL:https://connecticutlifestyles.com/event/cafe-flo-closed-at-florence-griswold-museum/
LOCATION:Florence Griswold Museum\, 96 Lyme Street\, Old Lyme\, CT\, 06371\, United States
CATEGORIES:Old Lyme
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SUMMARY:Wee Faerie Village 2026 at Florence Griswold Museum
DESCRIPTION:A sparkling faerie adventure awaits at Gemstone Station during Wee Faerie Village 2026\, running from September 26 through November 1 at the Florence Griswold Museum. \nThis year’s village takes inspiration from precious gifts of the earth\, transforming the whimsical faerie world with twinkling gemstones\, sparkling rare minerals and shimmering metals. Visitors can explore the imaginative displays and discover a village where everything glitters with the beauty of the natural world. \nWee Faerie Village 2026 is open Tuesdays through Sundays from 10 am to 5 pm throughout the exhibition period. The outdoor village offers an enchanting experience for visitors of all ages to explore and enjoy during the fall season. \nWee Faerie Village 2026 takes place at the Florence Griswold Museum\, 96 Lyme Street\, Old Lyme\, Connecticut 06371\, from September 26 through November 1. Additional event information is available at Florence Griswold Museum event page.
URL:https://connecticutlifestyles.com/event/wee-faerie-village-2026-at-florence-griswold-museum/
LOCATION:Florence Griswold Museum\, 96 Lyme Street\, Old Lyme\, CT\, 06371\, United States
CATEGORIES:Old Lyme
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SUMMARY:The 44th Annual Benefit Auction at Florence Griswold Museum
DESCRIPTION:An evening inspired by the artists and creative spirit of the Lyme Art Colony returns with The 44th Annual Benefit Auction on Saturday\, September 26\, 2026\, from 6 to 10 pm at the Florence Griswold Museum. \nThe benefit celebrates the artistic legacy of the museum and the artists who discovered Miss Florence’s home at the turn of the 20th century. Guests can experience renowned artists creating new works\, enjoy artfully curated cuisine and cocktails\, and bid on original artwork and once-in-a-lifetime experiences while supporting the Museum’s education and outreach programs. \nRather than a traditional sit-down dinner\, the evening features abundant hors d’oeuvres\, food stations and cocktails throughout the Museum grounds. Gourmet Galley\, the catering team behind the Museum’s Café Flo\, will provide the food\, with gluten-free and vegetarian options available. \nThe event encourages artistic and creative attire\, with black tie optional. The 44th Annual Benefit Auction takes place at the Florence Griswold Museum\, 96 Lyme Street\, Old Lyme\, Connecticut 06371. Additional event information is available at Florence Griswold Museum event page.
URL:https://connecticutlifestyles.com/event/the-44th-annual-benefit-auction-at-florence-griswold-museum/
LOCATION:Florence Griswold Museum\, 96 Lyme Street\, Old Lyme\, CT\, 06371\, United States
CATEGORIES:Old Lyme
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260927T110000
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SUMMARY:Hands-On Creativity at Florence Griswold Museum
DESCRIPTION:Families can explore their creative side during Hands-On Creativity at the Florence Griswold Museum\, offered Sundays from September 27 through November 1\, 2026\, from 11 am to 4 pm. \nVisitors can drop into the Museum’s Education Center for a fun Gemstone Station crafting project inspired by the Wee Faerie Village’s sparkling theme. The program offers an opportunity for young visitors and families to create while exploring the imaginative world of gemstones and other natural treasures. \nThe Hands-On\, M!nds-On rock study collection will also be available for family learning\, providing an interactive way to discover more about rocks and the natural materials that inspire this year’s Wee Faerie Village. \nHands-On Creativity is included with museum admission\, and no advance reservations are required. The program takes place Sundays from 11 am to 4 pm at the Florence Griswold Museum\, 96 Lyme Street\, Old Lyme\, Connecticut 06371. \nAdditional event information is available at Florence Griswold Museum event page.
URL:https://connecticutlifestyles.com/event/hands-on-creativity-at-florence-griswold-museum/
LOCATION:Florence Griswold Museum\, 96 Lyme Street\, Old Lyme\, CT\, 06371\, United States
CATEGORIES:Old Lyme
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SUMMARY:Gallery Tour: Patchwork: Connecticut Artists Consider 250 at Florence Griswold Museum
DESCRIPTION:Explore Connecticut artists’ perspectives on American identity and history during a guided gallery tour of Patchwork: Connecticut Artists Consider 250 on Sunday\, September 27\, 2026\, from 1 to 2 pm. \nMuseum docent Nancy Mol leads the tour through the current exhibition\, which features works addressing themes of American identity and the nation’s history over the past 250 years. The exhibition offers an opportunity to consider the many experiences and perspectives that have shaped the American story. \nPatchwork: Connecticut Artists Consider 250 is on view at the Florence Griswold Museum from June 27 through November 8\, 2026. The guided tour provides additional context about the featured artwork and themes explored throughout the exhibition. \nThe Gallery Tour is included with museum admission\, and no advance reservations are required. The tour takes place at the Florence Griswold Museum\, 96 Lyme Street\, Old Lyme\, Connecticut 06371. \nAdditional event information is available at Florence Griswold Museum event page.
URL:https://connecticutlifestyles.com/event/gallery-tour-patchwork-connecticut-artists-consider-250-at-florence-griswold-museum/
LOCATION:Florence Griswold Museum\, 96 Lyme Street\, Old Lyme\, CT\, 06371\, United States
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SUMMARY:Day Trip to Olana from Florence Griswold Museum
DESCRIPTION:Art and history come together during a special Day Trip to Olana on Monday\, September 28\, 2026\, from 8 am to 6 pm\, celebrating the 200th anniversary of the birth of American artist Frederic Church. \nParticipants will travel by roundtrip transportation from the Florence Griswold Museum in Old Lyme to Olana\, the home\, studio and landscape envisioned by Church. Perched on a hilltop overlooking the Hudson River\, Olana is a National Historic Landmark and one of the most remarkably preserved examples of an artist’s personal vision. \nThe visit begins with a welcome and boxed lunch at the Frederic Church Center for Art and Landscape\, Olana’s new visitor center. Guests will then experience VIP guided tours of the landscape\, house and studio\, with additional time to explore the special exhibition Frederic Church: Global Artist\, which examines how Church’s travels around the world influenced his artwork\, collections and the architecture of his home. \nThe trip fee is $190\, with a 10% discount available for museum members. The fee includes roundtrip transportation\, admission\, VIP guided tours and a boxed lunch with a chocolate chip cookie and beverage. Sandwich and side options can be selected when purchasing tickets. \nThe Day Trip to Olana departs from the Florence Griswold Museum\, 96 Lyme Street\, Old Lyme\, Connecticut 06371. Additional event information and tickets are available at Florence Griswold Museum event page.
URL:https://connecticutlifestyles.com/event/day-trip-to-olana-from-florence-griswold-museum/
LOCATION:Florence Griswold Museum\, 96 Lyme Street\, Old Lyme\, CT\, 06371\, United States
CATEGORIES:Old Lyme
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