Events

Build the cutest Easter basket ever. Just Hatched is your one-stop shop for babies and little ones with adorable gifts, signature wrapping, and easy shipping for the sweetest holiday surprises.

Celebrate the power of women. Don’t miss the Women & Family Life Center’s 2026 EmpowHER Gala, an inspiring night honoring Shoreline leaders making a real impact. Enjoy live music, photo booth fun, auctions, buffet dinner, and an unforgettable evening of empowerment.

Be someone’s reason for hope. Sullivan Financial proudly sponsors the American Red Cross Blood Drive at Essex Town Hall. One donation can help save multiple lives, give blood and make a real difference.

Light up your luck! Tidewater Lighting & Design’s once-a-year Open Box Sale is here and includes display models, discontinued fixtures, and lamps at the lowest prices ever. Incredible St. Patrick’s savings, help them make room and score big!

Don't miss this ritual-based, in-person experience for your face, fascia, and nervous system.

Experience Musical Masterworks at its most dramatic. The Sacred and the Profane explores devotion, desire, light, and darkness with Tessa Lark and an all-star ensemble. Includes pre-concert artist talks. Don’t miss this unforgettable program!

Forks up, foodies. New Haven Restaurant Week is back with crave-worthy menus across eight neighborhoods. From Italian to Peruvian and Belgian-French, it’s the perfect excuse to try somewhere new and savor the city’s most creative kitchens.

Lights, camera, glamour! The Kate’s 16th Annual Oscar Night Party returns March 15 with a red carpet, replica Oscar photos, Fresh Salt bites, auctions, raffles, and the Academy Awards live on the BIG screen. Dress up and join the fun.

Escape to NYC with Goodspeed Musicals for Broadway hits, luxury Times Square lodging, behind-the-scenes experiences, great food, and new this year, no single supplement for solo travelers.

Spice up your day! Head to Old Saybrook’s 29th Annual Chili Fest where 17 chefs battle for bragging rights. Taste your way down Main Street, vote for your favorite, and support local scholarships.