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
The Holiday Stroll & Sip will be held on December 7th from 1 pm to 10 pm in Downtown Essex. Join us for the Essex Holiday Stroll: 12:00 – 4:00 PM, Horse & Carriage Rides with Santa 12:00 – 5:00 PM, Child and Family Agency Festival of Trees 12:00 – 1:30PM, Bell Chimes At Edward ... Read more
The Essex Holiday House Tour & Boutique will be held on December 7th from 9:30 am to 5 pm in Downtown Essex. The town of Essex opens their homes this December to support a broad spectrum of services for at-risk children and their families through the Child & Family Agency of Southeastern CT. On Saturday, ... 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
