Events

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.

Treasure hunters, take note, Dudley Farm’s annual community tag sale features 20+ vendors, great finds, hot dogs, music, and small-town fun. Book a spot or come browse for bargains.

Sip, savor, and soak in the views. Enjoy oysters from across the region, champagne, cocktails, live music, and local artisans, all set against a stunning waterfront marina backdrop.

Mark your calendars: Girls' Night Out is happening in Madison on May 6th! Meet us in Madison for a night of discounts, drinks, friends, and fun. 

Stock up and support local. The Friends of the Guilford Free Library Spring Book Sale features gently used books, DVDs, puzzles, and more including great finds at unbeatable prices, all benefiting the library.

Celebrate Mother’s Day weekend with blooms and baskets. Shop the Duck River Garden Club Plant Sale for annuals, herbs, pollinator plants, hanging baskets, and garden treasures, all supporting local community programs.

Laugh for a cause. Join the Niantic Rotary Foundation for a fun night at Port N Starboard supporting the Campaign for the Center of Safe Futures helping provide hope and vital services for domestic violence survivors.

May Market is back in Essex. Browse perennials, herbs, shrubs, fresh-cut flowers, plus garden gifts, jewelry, garlic salt, and gently-used treasures. Everything you need to refresh your home and garden.