Name: National Dessert Day
Start: 2026-10-14T16:00:00-04:00
Location: Ivoryton Library

Ivoryton Library

Kids and families are invited to join the Ivoryton Library in celebrating National Dessert Day by creating all kinds of no-bake desserts! From pudding “dirt” to edible cookie dough, we will make lots of treats to enjoy!

Local Event: National Dessert Day

Middlesex County

Hartford Metropolitan Area

Essex-Chester-Deep River

Connecticut

National Dessert Day

Kids and families are invited to join the Ivoryton Library in celebrating National Dessert Day by creating all kinds of no-bake...

Essex Town Green, 12 Main Street, Essex, CT 06426

Program open to children of all ages.
Join Essex and Ivoryton Libraries&nbsp;to end the summer with and End of Summer Carnival, hosted by The Carnival Party! Play custom carnival games like Fling Shot, Frog Flip, Knock Down, Beach Ball Bounce, and more! You won't want to miss this awesome event! The Carnival Party, LLC started as one birthday party and one school carnival event in 2002 and has grown to over 400 events a year. &nbsp; All of our games are custom designed and built. &nbsp;We bring all the games, we do all of the set up and then we run the event activities. &nbsp;Easy for you, Super fun For your guests. &nbsp;We have options for all ages, young and old! &nbsp; This program will be held at the Essex Town Green, 12 Main St, Essex, CT. In the event of rain, this program will be held in the Essex Town Hall Auditorium, 29 West Ave, Essex, CT.
This program is&nbsp;free and open to the public. No registration is required.

Local Event: End of Summer Carnival with The Carnival Party!

End of Summer Carnival with The Carnival Party!

Program open to children of all ages.
Join Essex and Ivoryton Libraries to end the summer with and End of Summer Carnival,...

Essex Library Association

This is the second class of a 3-part meditation and mindfulness series with Caryl Horner. Each class provides a combination of instructional content and experiential practice in meditation &amp; mindfulness. Breath work, voice and walking meditations and a simple sound bath will also be provided over the classes. Register online <a href="https://engagedpatrons.org/EventsExtended.cfm?SiteID=1314&amp;EventID=591457&amp;PK=" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">HERE</a>&nbsp;or call the Library at 860-767-1560.
Aug. 20- Meditation &amp; Mindfulness The difference between meditation and mindfulness is explained and how the combining of both provides a deeper &amp; more wholistic awareness. Examples will be shared on how to reach this optimal outcome, through greater self-awareness. Meditation is a practice and mindfulness is a way of being more “present” and aware in our daily life.
About Caryl Horner Caryl is the founder &amp; director of Dharma Room in Chester. She has been meditating and working in the healthcare field for decades and has a Ph.D in Psychology. She is experienced in the following meditation modalities: Buddhist meditation, Mindfulness meditation, The Relaxation Response [Dr. Benson] &amp; Transcendental Meditation.

Local Event: Meditation and Mindfulness Series at Essex Library: Calm the Mind

Meditation and Mindfulness Series at Essex...

This is the second class of a 3-part meditation and mindfulness series with Caryl Horner. Each class provides a combination of...

Meditation and Mindfulness Series at Essex Library: Calm the Mind

Enjoy a movie on the big screen in the Buel Room of Essex Library! For the movie title, or more information, visit www.youressexlibrary.org or call the Library at 860-767-1560.

Local Event: Movie Matinee at Essex Library

Movie Matinee at Essex Library

Enjoy a movie on the big screen in the Buel Room of Essex Library! For the movie title, or more information, visit...

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At Vista Life Innovations, graduation embodies a celebration of growth, independence, and individual accomplishment that our students have diligently attained.
The ceremony is a significant event in the Vista community illustrating our commitment to providing training, support, and resources that enable individuals with disabilities to attain personal success and a sense of belonging throughout their life.
Please join us for the graduation ceremony at The Kate in Old Saybrook as we honor the Class of 2026 and their many achievements. This year’s graduating class includes Jimmy Burch, Nikita Klebnikov, Kaitlin McCoy, Jack McKelvy, Dave Reimer and Maya Wood!
To RSVP visit: <a href="https://vistalifeinnovations.org/forms/graduation?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExYjFYcnpvV1BOaGt5NEJzYnNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR4BHbmBhXzpAb7ETXjJeQ9XdEiEELJhzuoX9M-u10u968OOif2cThxvjW8x6g_aem_y4OSC9QFKJH1eMwnNsFv7g" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">vistalifeinnovations.org/forms/graduation</a>
Graduation is free and open to all; however, we ask that you RSVP in advance.

Local Event: Vista Graduation Ceremony 2026

Vista Graduation Ceremony 2026

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Program designed around The Food Group book series by Jory John, written for an audience age 4-8. Kids ages 4-12 are welcome to join!
For our last meeting, we will be reading the most recent in the Food Group series: The Humble Pie! The Humble Pie likes to give others the spotlight. Aw, shucks!—they deserve it! But when he’s paired with his best friend, Jake the Cake, for a school project, he soon realizes that staying in the shadows isn’t always as sweet as pie. Readers of all ages will laugh along as their new pie pal discovers that letting your voice be heard always takes the cake!
Cook, read, and explore with us in this deliciously fun program inspired by Jory John’s Food Group series, one of our featured authors in our “Plant a Seed, Read!” Summer Reading theme. This program will combine stories with simple snack-making. We’ll kick things off by washing hands and learning a few basic food safety tips, because every great chef starts with good habits. Then, we’ll introduce the day’s featured book, and participants will create a themed snack inspired by the story. While our creations bake, chill, or come together, we’ll gather for an interactive read-aloud of the book. Once everything is ready, participants can enjoy their snack or take it to go, along with a recipe card to try again at home. This program blends literacy, hands-on learning, and healthy habits, helping prevent the “summer slide” while keeping kids thinking, creating, and having fun all summer long!
Possible Allergens: recipe contains apple pie filling, cinnamon, graham crackers, whipped cream
Essex Library programs are free and open to the public.<a href="https://engagedpatrons.org/EventsRegister.cfm?SiteID=1314&amp;BranchID=1000003139&amp;Branch=Essex%20Library%20Association%20&amp;EventID=592144&amp;PK=" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Click here to register!</a>

Local Event: Food Group: The Humble Pie (Ages 4-12)

Food Group: The Humble Pie (Ages 4-12)

Program designed around The Food Group book series by Jory John, written for an audience age 4-8. Kids ages 4-12 are welcome to...

Safe Harbor Essex Island

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Join the Essex Library Children’s Librarian for a fun story time at Essex Island! Bring a blanket to sit on, and a snack to enjoy, while we read books, dance around, and sing songs!
Story time will take place on the lawn on Essex Island (behind Siren). The ferry to the island is located at 11 Ferry Street, Essex, CT 06426. In the event of rain, story time will not be held.

Local Event: Story Time at Essex Island

Story Time at Essex Island

Program open to children of all ages and their caregivers.
Join the Essex Library Children’s Librarian for a fun story time at...

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If you want to enrich your life, make new friends and decrease stress, please consider joining our musical family.&nbsp; For more info, visit vocalchords20.org or call 860.347.2787.&nbsp; Visit us on YouTube or Facebook. We look forward to meeting you!

Local Event: Calling all Altos, Tenors and Basses to join Middlesex Hospital Vocal Chords

Calling all Altos, Tenors and Basses to join...

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Calling all Altos, Tenors and Basses to join Middlesex Hospital Vocal Chords

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Local Event: Italian Festival 2026

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