Congregational Church-Deep Rvr

The annual DRCC Christmas Pageant "Thy Light Is Come" will be presented at Deep River Congregational Church by the youth and children of the church on Wednesday, December 24 from 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Since 1942, this DRCC Christmas pageant has been presented on Christmas Eve. It was written by the pastor of the church at the time, Rev. Walter Euston. The Pageant includes a reading of the Christmas story and singing of beloved Christmas carols by the cast and congregation.
All are invited and welcome to attend.
Deep River Congregational Church is located at 1 Church Street in Deep River, CT.

Local Event: Christmas Eve Pageant at Deep River Congregational Church – All Are Welcome

Middlesex County

Essex-Chester-Deep River

Connecticut

Christmas Eve Pageant at Deep River...

The annual DRCC Christmas Pageant "Thy Light Is Come" will be presented at Deep River Congregational Church by the youth and...

Christmas Eve Pageant at Deep River Congregational Church – All Are Welcome

All are welcome to attend a Christmas Eve candlelight service with communion at Deep River Congregational Church from 10-11 p.m. on Wednesday, December 24. 
For more information, visit <a href="https://deeprivercc.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">deeprivercc.org</a>.
Deep River Congregational Church is located at 1 Church Street in Deep River, CT.

Local Event: Christmas Eve Candlelight Communion Service at Deep River Congregational Church

Christmas Eve Candlelight Communion Service at...

All are welcome to attend a Christmas Eve candlelight service with communion at Deep River Congregational Church from 10-11...

Christmas Eve Candlelight Communion Service at Deep River Congregational Church

Essex Library Association

Program designed for kids ages 5-12.
Join us to celebrate the hit movie K-Pop Demon Hunters with a craft party! Themed craft stations will be set up around the room while the movie’s upbeat soundtrack plays in the background! Crafts available until 5 PM or until&nbsp;supplies last.
Essex Library programs are free and open to the public.
No registration, drop in!

Local Event: The Magic of the Honmoon: A K-Pop Demon Hunters Music & Craft Party (Ages 5-12)

The Magic of the Honmoon: A K-Pop Demon Hunters...

Program designed for kids ages 5-12.
Join us to celebrate the hit movie K-Pop Demon Hunters with a craft party! Themed craft...

The Magic of the Honmoon: A K-Pop Demon Hunters Music & Craft Party (Ages 5-12)

Program for kids ages 0-3 and their caregivers, siblings welcome!
Wiggle Worms is a play-based music and movement story time for children and their caregivers!
Essex Library programs are free and open to the public. No registration required.

Local Event: Weekend Wiggle Worms (Ages 0-3)

Weekend Wiggle Worms (Ages 0-3)

Program for kids ages 0-3 and their caregivers, siblings welcome!
Wiggle Worms is a play-based music and movement story time...

Program designed for kids ages 5-12.
Step into enchantment and become a junior wizard! Young spellcasters will explore the magic of chemistry while they mix up colorful potions, watch bubbling brews come to life, and discover a bit of scientific magic. Be prepared for surprises, giggles, and magical smells!
Professor Sepoc is Dr. Jane Snell Copes, a Ph.D. inorganic chemist, teacher, inventor, tinkerer, writer, and owner of Science Outside the Box. Science Outside the Box is dedicated to bringing science fun and excitement to children through hands-on experiments and investigations!
Essex Library programs are free and open to the public.
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Local Event: Professor Sepoc’s Wizard School (Ages 5-12)

Professor Sepoc’s Wizard School (Ages 5-12)

Program designed for kids ages 5-12.
Step into enchantment and become a junior wizard! Young spellcasters will explore the...

Program designed for kids ages 5-12.
Step into enchantment and become a junior wizard! Young spellcasters will explore the magic of chemistry while they mix up colorful potions, watch bubbling brews come to life, and discover a bit of scientific magic. Be prepared for surprises, giggles, and magical smells! Professor Sepoc is Dr. Jane Snell Copes, a Ph.D. inorganic chemist, teacher, inventor, tinkerer, writer, and owner of Science Outside the Box. Science Outside the Box is dedicated to bringing science fun and excitement to children through hands-on experiments and investigations!
Essex Library programs are free and open to the public.
Registration is required.
Click here to register.

A play-based music and movement story time for children and their caregivers! (Ages 0-3) This story time will take place every Tuesday morning. Join us! No registration required. Due to space, Please choose 1 session to attend.

Local Event: Wiggle Worms Story Time (Ages 0-3)

Wiggle Worms Story Time (Ages 0-3)

A play-based music and movement story time for children and their caregivers! (Ages 0-3) This story time will take place every...

A play-based music and movement story time for children and their caregivers! (Ages 0-3) This story time will take place every Tuesday morning. Join us! No registration required. Due to space, Please choose 1 session to attend.

Local Event: Wiggle Worms Story Time (For ages 0-3)

Wiggle Worms Story Time (For ages 0-3)

Teen Art Workshop – Tracing Shadows In this class, we’ll use overhead light and everyday objects to create interesting shadows on paper. The real fun begins when we outline our shadows. While we’ll have many objects to choose from here at the library, you’re free to bring a special item that you have at home. You’ll leave this short, relaxing class with a new artistic skill and a piece of art. All supplies are provided by the library. Ages 12 - 18. Registration is encouraged.
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Local Event: Essex Library - Teen Art Workshop

Essex Library - Teen Art Workshop

Teen Art Workshop – Tracing Shadows In this class, we’ll use overhead light and everyday objects to create interesting shadows...

Program designed for kids ages 5-12.
Join Ms. Rae for a magical adventure into the world of the fae! Young witches and wizards will learn about different kinds of fairies, where they might be found, and what sorts of gifts they enjoy. Then we’ll make small offerings we can leave outside for the faeries.
Rachel (“Ms. Rae”) is The Replanted Witch. She leads workshops primarily out of Blackbird House and Wildcraft Herb Shoppe on wellness, nature-based magic, folk traditions and herbalism as well as hosts a book club called Witchy Reads. She is a certified vegan chef, herbalist, yoga teacher and librarian. 
Essex Library programs are free and open to the public.
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Local Event: Ms. Rae’s School of Faeries

Ms. Rae’s School of Faeries

Program designed for kids ages 5-12.
Join Ms. Rae for a magical adventure into the world of the fae! Young witches and wizards...

Program designed for families.
Ring in the New Year early with a little magic and a lot of fun! Join us for a festive celebration featuring a special New Year’s craft, themed games, and a “photo booth” to capture the memories. We’ll wrap up the party with a sparkling cider toast to welcome the year ahead, just as the clock strikes 12 o’clock (noon)!
Essex Library programs are free and open to the public.
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Local Event: A Magical Noon Year’s Eve

A Magical Noon Year’s Eve

Program designed for families.
Ring in the New Year early with a little magic and a lot of fun! Join us for a festive...

Essex Indoor Golf Center

FREE Admission. FREE Champagne Toast. FREE Parking. Super fun, even for non-golfers! Tons of screens so you'll still catch the ball dropping in Times Square! (Bonus...no clean-up for you on New Year's Day.) Join us for an evening of FAMILY-FRIENDLY celebrating!

Local Event: New Year's Eve in Essex 

New Year's Eve in Essex 

FREE Admission. FREE Champagne Toast. FREE Parking. Super fun, even for non-golfers! Tons of screens so you'll still catch the...

January 1st
– February 28th 

It’s winter in New England. Embrace the cozy life! Stay warm, read for fun, and win prizes.
Participation enters you in the running for free books and an exceptional raffle basket featuring free hardcovers, enticing gift cards and other goodies! You can register on our website <a href="https://engagedpatrons.org/EventsExtended.cfm?SiteID=1314&amp;EventID=576047&amp;PK=" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://engagedpatrons.org/Eve...</a>,&nbsp;in person, or by&nbsp;emailing&nbsp;<a href="mailto:jbranciforte@essexlib.org">jbranciforte@essexlib.org</a>.
Our Challenge Packet can be found here:&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youressexlibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Teen-Winter-Reading-Challenge-Brochure-2026-December-Edition.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youressexlibrary.o...</a>&nbsp;

Local Event: Essex Library - Teen Winter Reading Challenge

Essex Library - Teen Winter Reading Challenge

January 1st
– February 28th 

It’s winter in New England. Embrace the cozy life! Stay warm, read for fun, and win...

Program for kids ages 8-12.
Curious about Dungeons &amp; Dragons but not sure where to start? Join our in-house DM (Dungeon Master) Evie for an adventurous introduction to the world of D&amp;D! Learn the basics of creating a character, rolling dice, and working together to tell an epic story filled with quests, creatures, and creativity. Perfect for beginners, no experience needed!
Essex Library programs are free and open to the public.
Registration is required.
Click here to register.

Local Event: Tween Time: Intro to D&D (Ages 8-12)

Tween Time: Intro to D&D (Ages 8-12)

Program for kids ages 8-12.
Curious about Dungeons & Dragons but not sure where to start? Join our in-house DM (Dungeon Master)...

Program for kids ages 6-12.
Please join award-winning polymer clay artist Deb Jaffe as she guides your micro-Michelangelo through making a one-of-a-kind magic wand. Each participant will make their very own wand imbued with all the creativity and magic in their spirit. Each wand will be as unique as your child. 
Deb Jaffe, a Rhode Island School of Design graduate, is an accomplished designer and artist whose work blends creativity, craftsmanship, and playfulness. Since 2012, she has shared her expertise and passion for polymer clay through teaching, inspiring students to explore the limitless possibilities of the medium. Her whimsical Fairy Houses earned “Best in Show” at Clay ConneCTion 2018, reflecting her attention to detail and imaginative spirit. Recognized with the SCPCG “Outreach” Award and Grant in 2023, Deb continues to contribute to the polymer clay community, most recently as an invited instructor at the 2025 ClayCation retreat in Lancaster, PA.
Essex Library programs are free and open to the public.
Registration is required.
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Local Event: Magic Wand Workshop with Artist Debbie Jaffe (Ages 6-12)

Magic Wand Workshop with Artist Debbie Jaffe...

Program for kids ages 6-12.
Please join award-winning polymer clay artist Deb Jaffe as she guides your micro-Michelangelo...

Magic Wand Workshop with Artist Debbie Jaffe (Ages 6-12)

Since the weather outside will be frightful for the next 4 months, how do you have fun AND keep your golf game sharp? Sign up for our Winter Leagues! And you'll even <a tabindex="-1" href="https://null" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a>get a discount on any food or drinks while you play your round!

Local Event: Winter Golf League Begins - Sign up Today!

Winter Golf League Begins - Sign up Today!

Since the weather outside will be frightful for the next 4 months, how do you have fun AND keep your golf game sharp? Sign up...

Essex Meadows

Essex, CT— Join your friends and neighbors with the return of Essex Historical Society's (EHS) popular Winter Lecture Series, hosted by our partners at <a href="https://essexmeadows.com/independent-living/?GA_network=g&amp;GA_device=c&amp;GA_campaign=17305110654&amp;GA_adgroup=137727745435&amp;GA_target=&amp;GA_placement=&amp;GA_creative=669474672713&amp;GA_extension=&amp;GA_keyword=essex%20meadows&amp;GA_loc_physical_ms=9189833&amp;GA_landingpage=https://essexmeadows.com/independent-living/&amp;gad_source=1&amp;gad_campaignid=17305110654&amp;gbraid=0AAAAADkzvNcZVKW7pJ-rwtvrXZEZACbb5&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQjwrc7GBhCfARIsAHGcW5Wy4xLglXCSZ-UydejYkn3aHjc8SR0xFwtbBpd70Bz9qngd7_cFWoUaAjbjEALw_wcB" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Essex Meadows</a>. This year's theme highlights the American Revolution. All Winter Lecture Series talks are free and open to the public, held in beautiful Hamilton Hall at Essex Meadows, 30 Bokum Road, Essex. 
·The Series begins on Sunday, January 4, at 3:30 pm with the topic “The Powder Alarm of 1774” presented by J. L. Bell, author of the book The Road to Concord: How Four Stollen Cannon Ignited the Revolutionary War.
<ul>
 <li>The series continues on Sunday, January 11, at 3:30 pm with the topic “The Burning of New London” presented by Eric Lehman, author of book Homegrown Terror: Benedict Arnold and the Burning of New London.</li>
 <li>The series concludes on Sunday, January 18th, at 3:30 pm with the topic "The Woman Who Printed the Declaration" presented by Dr. Emily Sneff, author of the forthcoming book When the Declaration of Independence Was News.</li>
</ul>
Doors open to Hamilton Hall for all talks at 3:00 pm. Seats are available first-come, first-served. Space is limited, so registration is requested for all non-Essex Meadows residents. Learn more on the event pages for each lecture: <a href="https://www.essexhistory.org/events" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">essexhistory.org/events</a>.

Local Event: Essex Winter Lecture Series: Week 1

Essex Winter Lecture Series: Week 1

Essex, CT— Join your friends and neighbors with the return of Essex Historical Society's (EHS) popular Winter Lecture Series,...

For more information, including the movie title, call the Library at 860-767-1560 or visit the events calendar section of the Library’s website, <a href="https://www.youressexlibrary.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.youressexlibrary.org</a>.

Local Event: Essex Library: Movie Matinee

Essex Library: Movie Matinee

For more information, including the movie title, call the Library at 860-767-1560 or visit the events calendar section of the...

A play-based music and movement story time for children and their caregivers! (Ages 0-3) This story time will take place every Tuesday morning. Join us!
No registration required. Due to space, Please choose 1 session to attend.

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Winter classes in Theater, Circus and Dance for kids ages 1 - 20

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Mindsee.it

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Monaco Ford of Niantic

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Monaco Ford is a family-owned and operated Ford dealership proudly serving the Greater Connecticut and Western Massachusetts region since 1922....

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