Events

Head to 640 for a spirited celebration!

Save the date for our second Girls’ Night Out of the season in Guilford!

The Mystic Garden Club Elves are busy making ornaments, custom decorated wreaths, hand-tied wreaths, lush natural sprays and table top arrangements to get ready for their annual Greens Sale.

Give the gift of books at the Friends of the Guilford Free Library annual Holiday Sale offering carefully selected choices for readers of all ages.

The Holidays are here and Old Saybrook has fun and cheer for all with a variety of events for the community this December - Ladies Night, Stocking Walk, Elf Hunt and Festive Friday. Participating shops, restaurants, and businesses will be open for late-night shopping and festive fun.

Looking for a unique gift made by a local artist? Visit The HOLIDAY EXPO shop at Guilford Art Center to find gifts crafted by hundreds of artists through the holidays.

Don't miss the Old Saybrook holiday house tour features seven historic homes, festively and professionally decorated for the holidays.

Get into the spirit of the season when the Essex Holiday House Tour returns following a five-year hiatus. This incredibly popular and beloved holiday event will feature walks through 6 private historic homes and more.

Head to Old Saybrook for day of fun for the whole family! Enjoy horse-drawn wagon rides, visits with Santa, face painting, games, crafts, entertainment and more topped off by the annual Heroes Tree Lighting honoring our veterans.

Make magical memories at the Fourth Annual Holiday Enchantment and Tree Lighting at Lyme Academy. Enjoy art, music and food including a s’mores galore station.