Events

Celebrate Earth Day across Chester! Fun downtown activities for all ages—and a chance to give back. Join the town-wide cleanup April 25 at 9am and help keep Chester beautiful.

Musical Masterworks closes the season in style. Hear 2025 Klein Competition winner Julia Schilz join Tessa Lark and acclaimed artists for Price, Dvořák, and a thrilling chamber music finale.

Don’t miss the Infinite Strength Gala. A spectacular night of cocktails, dinner, dancing, and live auction excitement, all supporting women living with metastatic breast cancer. A meaningful, can’t-miss evening.

European superstar David Alexandre Winter brings “April in Paris”, 90 minutes of French favorites, sung in French with subtitles and English. A charming, unforgettable evening of music. Don’t miss it.

Murder, mystery, and martinis. Don’t miss the Bookworm Bash, Clues & Cocktails, featuring a live DJ, dancing, interactive mystery, and signature drinks. Dress up, follow the clues, and support the library.

Cappella Cantorum celebrates America’s 250th with Schubert’s Mass in G and a program of American music in Clinton. Enjoy a complimentary reception following.

Get expert, compassionate guidance for talking with kids about today’s confusing world. Practical tools for parents, grandparents, educators, and caregivers supporting children of every age.

Grab your binoculars and hit the trail! Join the Old Lyme Land Trust for a guided nature walk with Joe Attwater through woodland habitats and scenic stream crossings.

Find your new best friend at Broadway Island. This free family event features adoptable dogs, live jazz, caricatures, face painting, treats, and fun, all while supporting local animal shelter efforts.

Unplug and reconnect. This intimate evening for couples blends breathwork, reflection, and guided visualization to deepen connection, ending with a quiet moment of shared intention and clarity together.