Upcoming Things to Do in CT River Valley
NEXT 4 WEEKS THROUGH 6/28
MONDAY - 6/8
TUESDAY - 6/9
Month Calendar - Essex Public Library,
Essex
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Unearth a Story: Storytelling, Food & Art from the Indigenous World at 2:00pm
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join in
WEDNESDAY - 6/10
Douglas Library of Hebron Events Calendar,
Hebron
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A Pleasant Pairing: Tea, Chocolate / Downton Abbey at 6:30pm
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info
THURSDAY - 6/11
Month Calendar - Essex Public Library,
Essex
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The Really BIG Dinosaur Show at 10:30am
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see the show
FRIDAY - 6/12
Russell Library,
Middletown
- 12:00pm — Friday Feast & Dancing Feet – 6/12 ♡ feast dancing
- 5:30pm — Kids Summer Kickoff Dance! Presented by Litchfield Community Center & Litchfield PTO ♡ kickoff dance
SATURDAY - 6/13
Essex Historical Society (Pratt House),
Essex
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Sea Music Festival at Pratt House at 11:00am - 4:00pm
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music festival
Jonathan Trumbull Library,
Lebanon
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Thread City Classical Dance Story Hour at 12:30pm
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dance story hour
SUNDAY - 6/14
East Hampton Town Marine Museum,
East Hampton
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Visit the Thomas and Mary Nimmo Moran Home & Studio at 11:00am, 4:00pm
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visit studio
The South Fork Natural History Museum and Nature Center,
East Hampton
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Discovery Nature Walk at 11:00am
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nature walk
MONDAY - 6/15
TUESDAY - 6/16
WEDNESDAY - 6/17
Essex Historical Society (Pratt House),
Essex
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CT History Book Club-YA Revolution Stories at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
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read history
FRIDAY - 6/19
SATURDAY - 6/20
Essex Historical Society (Pratt House),
Essex
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Historic Ivoryton Walking Tour at 10:00am - 11:30am
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explore history
The South Fork Natural History Museum and Nature Center,
East Hampton
- 10:00am — Young Birders Club Meeting ♡ young birders club
- 11:00am — Celebrate Pollinator Week! Insect Encounter at SOFO’s Pollinator Garden ♡ pollinator week
SUNDAY - 6/21
Children’s Museum of the East End,
East Hampton
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Fore the love of Dad! at 9:00am
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fathers day golf
MONDAY - 6/22
Activities: At A Glance - East Haddam Parks and Recreation,
East Haddam
- 12:30pm - 3:30pm — Noises Sports Academy - NSA Baseball ♡ sports academy
- 12:30pm - 3:30pm — Noises Sports Academy - NSA Volleyball ♡ sports academy
- 6:00pm - 8:00pm — Noises Sports Academy - NSA Basketball ♡ sports academy
- 6:00pm - 8:00pm — Noises Sports Academy - NSA Track/Cross-Country ♡ sports academy
- 9:00am - 12:00pm — Noises Sports Academy - NSA Co-Ed Soccer ♡ sports academy
- 9:00am - 12:00pm — Noises Sports Academy - NSA Girls Softball ♡ sports academy
School Events - Westbrook Middle School,
Westbrook
- 9:00am — Middle School Tennis Clinic ♡ learn tennis
- 9:00am — Summer Camp, Day 2026 ♡ summer fun
- 9:00am — Summer Camp, Teen 2026 ♡ teen camp
TUESDAY - 6/23
WEDNESDAY - 6/24
East Hampton Town Marine Museum,
East Hampton
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Watercolor Painting in the Garden at Clinton Academy at 10:00am, 12:00pm
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paint garden
Levi E.coe Library,
Middlefield
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Where in Middlefield–Community Center at 10:30am
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explore community
The South Fork Natural History Museum and Nature Center,
East Hampton
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The Secret Life of a Pond: Life Cycles and Survey of Freshwater Invertebrates at 1:00pm
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pond life
THURSDAY - 6/25
FRIDAY - 6/26
Jonathan Trumbull Library,
Lebanon
- 11:00am — Story Hour with Jeannie ♡ story hour
- 3:30pm — Creative Building Meetup ♡ building meetup
SATURDAY - 6/27
East Haddam Library System,
East Haddam
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Cooking Demonstration with Jason Lamb at 1:00pm
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cooking demo
Essex Historical Society (Pratt House),
Essex
- 12:00pm — Crafts and Trades Weekend ♡ crafts weekend
- 5:00pm - 6:30pm — Essex Village Walking Tour ♡ explore village
Old Saybrook Parks & Recreation,
Old Saybrook
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Coventry Fireworks at 4:00pm, 9:00pm
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coventry fireworks
The South Fork Natural History Museum and Nature Center,
East Hampton
- 10:30am — Meet the Martins—Purple Martin Life Cycle & Chicks with John Shemilt ♡ meet the martins
- 1:00pm — Meet Millenium Falcon with Evelyn Alexander Wildlife Rescue Center ♡ meet the falcon
Upcoming Events - Lebanon, CT,
Lebanon
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Annual Flea Market & Tag Sale at 8:00am, 3:00pm
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find treasures
SUNDAY - 6/28
Montgomery & Taggert Bookshop,
Chester
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Foam & Fables: A Small Town Romance Book Club at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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book club
Peek-a-Brew Play Cafe,
Old Saybrook
- Army National Guard Inflatable Obstacle Course ♡ obstacle course
- Big Daddy's Game Trailers ♡ game trailers
- Cornhole ♡ cornhole
- Giant Jenga ♡ giant jenga
- Inflatable Mister ♡ inflatable mister
- JoAnn Tattoo and Face Painting ♡ face painting
- Ms President US ♡ civic leadership
- Acton Public Library Craft ♡ library craft
- Creative Expressions Bead Bar ♡ create your own
- CT Rail Family Friendly Info ♡ family info
- The Bead Sting Inc Paint Garden Stones ♡ paint stones
- Smartyplants Design Garden Activities ♡ garden activities
- Valley Shore Women's Club Games ♡ games
- 4:30pm-8:30pm — The Amazing Andy ♡ magic juggling
- 5:00pm-8:00pm — Stilt Walker ♡ stilt walker
- 5:30pm-6:00pm — Juggler Jason Tardy ♡ juggler
- 9:00pm — Drone Show Celebrating America 250 ♡ celebrate america
The South Fork Natural History Museum and Nature Center,
East Hampton
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Story Time – Terrific Turtles at 10:30am
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story time turtles
MONDAY - 6/29
Activities: At A Glance - East Haddam Parks and Recreation,
East Haddam
- 3:00pm - 5:00pm — Summer Day Camp After Care - After Care Week 1: June 29-July 2 ♡ day camp after care
- 8:00am - 3:00pm — Summer Day Camp Weekly Registration and Field Trips - Week One (June 29-July 2) All-American ♡ summer day camp
- 9:00am - 12:00pm — Cheerleading Activities and Camps - Cheer Camp Week 1: June 29-July 2 ♡ cheer camp
Clinton Parks & Recreation,
Clinton
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Human Services -Superhero Training Academy at 11:00am
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superhero training
School Events - Westbrook Middle School,
Westbrook
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Little Folks Summer Camp 2026 at 9:00am
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little folks
TUESDAY - 6/30
Children’s Museum of the East End,
East Hampton
- 10:00am — Little Chefs Summer Series ♡ little chefs
- 9:00am — Summer Camp ♡ summer camp
WEDNESDAY - 7/1
Activities: At A Glance - East Haddam Parks and Recreation,
East Haddam
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Summer Day Camp Weekly Registration and Field Trips - Week One Field Trip: Flight Trampoline Park at 8:00am - 3:00pm
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day camp field trip
Levi E.coe Library,
Middlefield
- 10:30am — Storytime ♡ story time
- 10:30am — Mimi’s Cupcakes ♡ sweet treats
THURSDAY - 7/2
FRIDAY - 7/3
SATURDAY - 7/4
East Hampton Town Marine Museum,
East Hampton
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Revolutionary East Hampton Walking Tour at 3:00pm
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walking tour
Events Calendar - Holiday Pines Campground,
Clinton
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Cardboard Box Car Decorating (to be used in Parade). Patriotic Parade, decorate your bikes, golf carts or wagons if you don't want to make a car. Patriotic Campsite Decorating Contest. Classic Campground Cookout-please bring a dish to share.
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july 4th weekend
SUNDAY - 7/5
Essex Community Events,
Essex
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Artisan Reception with Deborah Sierpinski at 1:00pm
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artisan reception
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