Celebrate the holiday season with a touch of history at the Essex Holiday House Tour on Saturday, December 7, 2024. Visitors will have the unique opportunity to explore 6-8 historic private homes, beautifully decorated for the season, all within walking distance of Essex Village. The tour includes access to two iconic museums: the Essex Historical ... Read more
We are thinking Green here at Essex Park and Recreation! Our Essex go Bragh Parade is just over 2 months away – Sat. March 23rd stepping off at Town Hall at 11:00 am. We hope all of you can join us for this wonderful Family Event. I was happy to hear from many previous year’s ... Read more
WHO WILL BE ESSEX ED IN 2024? Find out at the Essex Ed Parade on Sunday, January 28th at 2 pm! Essex Ed will make his big reveal on Sunday, January 28th when he emerges from Essex Boat Works for his annual procession up Main Street in Essex Village. Every year in celebration of Groundhog ... Read more
From March 25th to April 23rd 43,000+ daffodils are calling you to Essex, Centerbrook and Ivoryton villages as they invite you to celebrate Spring! Make Essex your “daffodil destination!” with a day trip or weekend to enjoy this natural event, as well as our villages, shops, restaurants, galleries, architecture, and waterfront. Celebrate with our merchants ... 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
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
