September Things To Do
Summer isn’t over yet, but as we transition into Fall on the Shoreline, here are a slew of things we’re looking forward to:
Tuesdays in September | La Grua Center African Drumming & Dance
Join Matthew Dean and Ashley Jones for traditional West African rhythms and dance every Tuesday night starting at 6 p.m.
9/21 | Moonlight Masquerade at Flo Gris Museum
Join your friends for a fantastical evening along the moonlit banks of the Lieutenant River from 6 – 11pm.
8/31 – 10/27 | Pick Your Own at Scott’s
Corn maze and pick your own at Scotts in East Lyme. scottsyankeefarmer.net
9/7-12/15 | Louise McCagg: The Artist’s Eye at Lyman Allyn Art Museum
Presenting a modern and contemporary art exhibit celebrating friendship and collaboration from 9/7 – 12/15.
9/14 | Swallow Cruises on Essex Steam Train’s Riverboat
Board the Adventure for a 2 / 2.5 hour cruise to view the spectacular phenomenon of hundreds of thousands of tree and barn swallows converging on the lower Connecticut River.
9/12 | SeaClass at Mystic Seaport Museum
For adults who have never sailed, now is your time to learn. Thursdays 9/12 – 10/24 from 5:30 – 7:30 pm
9/13 | Harry Chapin’s Greatest Stories LIVE at the Garde Arts Center
Experience iconic performances, timeless hits and an unforgettable night of music!
9/14 | It’s Five O’Clock Somewhere at Ivoryton Playhouse
Enjoy a casual evening of music, hors d’oeuvres, cocktails, Canción Tequila tasting, auctions, and raffles—all to benefit Ivoryton Playhouse.
9/14 | Annual Stonington Borough Art Walk
A one day fair featuring the best of Southeastern CT and RI art scene, acoustical music performances, restaurants and food vendors.
9/19 – 9/22 | Friends of the James Blackstone Memorial Library Fall Book Sale
Enjoy four days of fun at this family-oriented community event offering books at affordable prices.
9/20 – 9/22 | Guilford Fair guilfordfair.org/
9/21 – 9/22 | Harvest Food & Wine Festival at Stonington Vineyards
Enjoy live bands, delicious food trucks, local artisans and more on 9/21 – 9/22 from 11am-6pm daily.
9/21 – 9/22 | Garlic Festival at Olde Mistick Village
Food Vendors & Refreshments, Farms, Bakers, Crafters, Artisans & Artists on 9/21 from 11am – 7pm and 9/22 from 11am – 6pm.
9/25 | Health and Wellness Expo 2024 for Seniors
Come out and meet local businesses who provide a wide range of health, financial and lifestyle services, all in one convenient location from 10am – 2pm.
9/28 – 11/3 | Mystical Murmurs: An Enchanted Environment by Adrien Broom at Flo Gris florencegriswoldmuseum.org/mystical-murmurs/
In this immersive exhibition, contemporary artist Adrien Broom invites audiences to experience the mysterious world of the forest and imagine themselves at faerie-scale.
9/28 | Madison Artisan & Antique Fall Festival
Fine antiques and collectibles, plus art and demonstrations at this annual Madison event