Events and Things to Do in Essex-Chester-Deep River, CT

Friday, October 2

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Shoreline Men Over Sixty Meeting: USA 250th

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11:30 AM

Hubley Hall of the First Congregational Church of Madison, 26 Meeting House Ln, Madison, CT

Join the Shoreline Men Over Sixty for a special presentation by volunteer poll worker Marc Lillie on the Connecticut election...

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Saturday, October 3

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ONE: For Harmony, For Humanity · Community Preview Concert

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5:00 PM

The Morgan School, 71 Killingworth Turnpike, Clinton, CT

What does UNITY mean to you? On Saturday, October 3, 2026, Angelface Records — founded by Clinton residents Joe and Angelica...

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11 Days: The Story of Operation Pineapple Express

OCT

3

7:00 PM

Madison, CT

Experience a powerful one-man, one-act play written and performed by Lt. Col. (Retired) Scott Mann, a U.S. Army Green Beret and...

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Saturday, October 10

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Oktoberfest: A Fundraiser for Guilford VFW Post 7666

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12:00 PM

Martin-Bishop Field, 111 Long Hill Rd, Guilford, CT

Been to an Oktoberfest already this year? There's always room for one more! Saturday, October 10 · 12–7 PM · Martin-Bishop...

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Sunday, October 11

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" Buddy's Walk for Canine Cancer"

OCT

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10:00 AM

Madison, CT

Join us  for the 2nd Annual Wag, Love, Life Walk to support a cure for canine cancers.  registration and details below. Thank...

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Friday, October 2

• Shoreline Men Over Sixty Meeting: USA 250th 11:30 am

  Hubley Hall of the First Congregational Church of Madison, 26 Meeting House Ln, Madison

  
  
• Little Learners Story Time: Bats! (Ages 2-5) 10:00 am

  Essex Library Association, 33 West Ave, Essex

  
  

Saturday, October 3

• ONE: For Harmony, For Humanity · Community Preview Concert 5:00 pm

  The Morgan School, 71 Killingworth Turnpike, Clinton

  
  
• 11 Days: The Story of Operation Pineapple Express 7:00 pm

  Torp Theater in Davidson Hall, CCSU, New Britain

  
  
• Kids Can Cook… Breakfast “Sushi!” (Ages 5-12) 10:00 am

  Essex Library Association, 33 West Ave, Essex

  
  
• Corn Husk Wreath: An Adult Craft Class at Essex Library Association 1:00 pm

  Essex Library Association, 33 West Ave, Essex

  
  
• Donate Life Connecticut's Symphony of Life Gala 6:00 pm

  Hotel Marcel New Haven, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, 500 Sargent Dr, New Haven

  
  

Sunday, October 4

• Stained Glass 3D Pumpkins 2:00 pm

  shell&bee studio, 500 Main St, Deep River

  
  

Tuesday, October 6

• Wiggle Worms Story Time (Birth - Age 3) 9:30 am

  Essex Library Association, 33 West Ave, Essex

  
  
• Wiggle Worms Story Time (Birth - Age 3) 10:30 am

  Essex Library Association, 33 West Ave, Essex

  
  
• Louie Listens: Read to a Therapy Dog! (All Ages) 5:15 pm

  Essex Library Association, 33 West Ave, Essex

  
  
• Battling The Spotted Lantern Fly 6:00 pm

  Deep River Library, 150 Main St, Deep River

  
  

Wednesday, October 7

• Sensory Playtime (Birth- Age 4) 10:00 am

  Essex Library Association, 33 West Ave, Essex

  
  
• CHOICES Medicare Counseling at Essex Library Association 3:00 pm

  Essex Library Association, 33 West Ave, Essex

  
  

Thursday, October 8

• Art in Flight with Smithsonian Curator Carolyn Russo (Virtual Author Talk) 2:00 pm

  Essex Library Association, 33 West Ave, Essex

  
  
• Tick Activity Throughout the Year with Essex Library 6:00 pm

  Essex Library Association, 33 West Ave, Essex

  
  

Friday, October 9

• Little Learners Story Time: Firefighters! (Ages 2-5) 10:00 am

  Essex Library Association, 33 West Ave, Essex

  
  

Saturday, October 10

• Oktoberfest: A Fundraiser for Guilford VFW Post 7666 12:00 pm

  Martin-Bishop Field, 111 Long Hill Rd, Guilford

  
  
• Essex Community Touch-A-Truck (All Ages) 10:00 am

  Essex Fire Department, 11 Saybrook Rd, Essex

  
  
• Electrify Your Drive! Free EV Car Show in Old Saybrook 12:00 pm

  Kathleen E. Goodwin Elementary School, 80 Old Boston Post Rd, Old Saybrook