Essex Board of Trade

06/20/2026

06/20/2026

Enjoy an Evening at the Essex Main Street Park with Friends, Live Music by Melaena, and Views of Middle Cove. The Essex Land Trust is hosting a Community Concert featuring Melaena, a 6-piece cover band whose sole mission is to perform music that “makes you want to dance.” We’ll be grooving to songs from every decade, from Top 40 to Motown to classic rock to current hits.

All are welcome at this family friendly event. Bring your family, friends, picnic baskets, blankets, beverages, and be prepared to sip, dance and have some fun.

Date, Time & Place: Saturday June 27 @ 5:00 PM - Main Street Park, Essex

06/20/2026

Celebrate the arrival of summer during Essex’s Summer Solstice on June 20th & 21st! Enjoy two days of shopping, dining, special offers, activities, and shoreline charm as we welcome the longest days of the year. Explore Essex and discover all the magic summer brings

https://essexct.com/event/summer-solstice/

06/19/2026

06/19/2026

06/19/2026

🍓🍓Shortcake are here!!🍓🍓

Ready to go for dessert tonight, or to take home and bake fresh whenever the craving hits!

06/17/2026

Celebrate the arrival of summer during Essex’s Summer Solstice Weekend on June 20th & 21st! Enjoy two days of shopping, dining, special offers, activities, and shoreline charm as we welcome the longest days of the year. Explore Essex and discover all the magic summer brings, including:

Essex Art Association is showcasing the EAA Summer Open Show with a “Come Sail Away” theme, juried by Kerry Kincy and sponsored by Tom & Betsy Whidden. The Gantner Gallery Featured Artist is Andria Alex. Gallery hours are 1 to 5 pm.

Essex Historical Society is having a walking tour with Essex Land Trust at 10 am on the 20th: https://www.essexhistory.org/events/ivoryton-walk

House of the Triple Moon is offering a free gift with purchase: Spend $20 – receive a pack of wildflower seeds, Spend $40 – receive a bee hive votive candle, Spend $60 – receive both !

Join JMcLaughlin with hostess Katie Barton for Sips and Shopping featuring their New Collection on Saturday, June 20th 4-6pm. 10% of sales to benefit The Ivoryton Playhouse

Sweet P's is offering a Peach Mango smoothie for a limited time only. Peaches, mango, and banana come together for a healthy fruit smoothie with no refined sugar!

2026 Outdoor Summer Arts Festival: Enjoy a weekend of art, meeting artists and the outdoors at the Summer Arts Festival on the Essex Town Green, Saturday, June 20 (10-5pm), and Sunday, June 21 (11-5pm). Presented by the Arts Center Killingworth and Spectrum Art Gallery and Artisan Store in Centerbrook, the Festival is located at 12 Main Street, Essex.

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https://essexct.com/event/summer-solstice/

06/17/2026

Please stop in to fill out an application! We are looking for seasonal line cooks and dishwashing help asap.