September Things To Do

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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