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Start the new year with a soothing ME TEA at Old Lyme Inn, healthy savories, guilt-free sweets, and Harney & Sons teas. A delicious way to reflect, revive, and reset with a friend.
$45
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DATE CHANGE: The sale of the season returns. Shop Free People samples, faux fur, home finds, candles, and Baby Grace, with markdowns up to 90% off. Timeless pieces, once-a-year prices, don’t miss it. |
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Enjoy the season with Seed and Soil’s weekly flower subscription of fresh, locally grown bouquets for easy pickup. Subscribe for weeks you choose, gift flowers, or book blooms for events. 
Huge savings in all sizes, styles, and price points at this moving/relocating sale! 
Feel gorgeous, confident, and totally empowered! ✨ For February only, Kelley Norcia’s Boudoir Session Fee is just $99 (images purchased separately). Includes pro hair + makeup, consultation, styling support, and a luxe shoot experience. Book now, shoot by June 1!
$99
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Discover farm-fresh beauty with Dr. Mena’s North Guilford flower farm. Subscribe to a limited monthly bouquet series, four handcrafted bouquets for summer, artfully grown, lovingly arranged, and available to just ten subscribers.
$100
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Twinkle Together introduces children ages 6–9 to violin through joyful group learning, music games, and movement, building confidence, coordination, and friendships. No experience needed; beginners welcome!
$155
Unwind Fridays at Saltwater Farm Vineyard with live winter music, local wine, craft beer, and cozy vibes inside their historic airplane-hangar winery. Bring snacks, sip, and relax. |
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Save big at Maximus Home! Enjoy 10–50% off storewide and receive 5 FREE tickets for a chance to win one of 25+ gift baskets, no purchase required. 
Sip, savor, and celebrate friendship at Old Lyme Inn’s Galentine’s Tea, an elegant afternoon of savory bites, decadent sweets, Harney & Sons teas, and sweet surprises for all ages.
$45
Musical Masterworks presents an intimate chamber music weekend with Tessa Lark, Jeffrey Kahane, and Mike Block, sharing virtuosic, expressive performances in the warm acoustics of the First Congregational Church of Old Lyme.
$45
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Celebrate self-love at The Hosting Company’s first Lovefest, an afternoon of beauty touch-ups, mini massages, tarot readings, florals, and thoughtful host gifts. Perfect Valentine’s pregame vibes. |
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Feel the love at Clarity with Valentine’s Specials, glow-boosting facials, confidence-enhancing treatments, and gift-with-purchase perks. Pamper yourself, book early, and shine all week long. |
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Head to Flutterby in Guilford for Chocolate Martinis, live music and lots more!
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Grab your gals for Folklore Flower Co.’s Galentine’s Soirée. Sip cocktails, build bouquets, shop specials, enjoy permanent jewelry, tarot readings, and surprise delights. A joyful night celebrating friendship and love.
$40
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Celebrate Galentine’s at the Guilford Art Center Shop. Enjoy 20% off handmade gifts, plus Prosecco and chocolates during three days of artful shopping that supports local artists and creative community. |
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Wayfinder Outdoor featuring Helly Hansen, is your local outfitter for skiing, sailing, fishing, and hiking. They carry performance outerwear and essential gear from trusted brands, built for changing conditions on the water and in the mountains. |
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Celebrate Valentine’s Day with Sip n’ Spin at Shoreline Clay Club, a romantic, BYOB couples pottery class. Create, laugh, and take home a handmade piece together.
$120
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Discover the power of biophilic design. Join Nautilus Architects for an inspiring talk on natural wood, wellness, and creating healthier interiors. Learn how nature-forward materials can boost vitality, and how to spot the real thing.
Free
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Get your hands dirty in the best way! Create a stunning 12”x12” mosaic wall tile at the Florence Griswold Museum with local artisan Paul Halferty. Design, cut, glaze, and grout your own masterpiece across three sessions. Perfect for beginners and creatives
$275
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Fan favorite Vince Giordano & The Nighthawks return to Essex Winter Series with hot-and-sweet jazz of the 1920s–30s for an irresistible afternoon at Valley Regional High School.
$45
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Warm up this winter with a hands-on cooking series focused on nourishing soups and simple fermentation. Learn comforting, globally inspired recipes and practical techniques that support flavor, digestion, and everyday resilience.
$95 – $125
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Art insiders, don’t miss this. Join Lyme Academy for a fascinating lecture and book signing with Met Museum curator Dita Amory, introducing groundbreaking Finnish artist Helene Schjerfbeck. Discover her stunning journey from Paris-trained realism to bold modern abstraction.
$25 – $65
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Get ready to spice things up! The 29th Annual Old Saybrook Chili Fest takes over Main Street with 26 chefs competing for your vote. Grab a ballot, taste at least 10 chilis, and support local scholarships.
$15
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Warm up your winter with chowder and community! Head to Olde Mistick Village for the Cabin Fever Charity Chowder Cook-Off. Taste dozens of chowders, vote for People’s Choice, and support Always Home’s mission to prevent family homelessness. Free parking.
$2 – $20
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