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SUMMARY:FestiFall 2026
DESCRIPTION:FestiFall\nOctober 3\, 2026\n1 — 4 p.m. \nThe Connecticut River Museum will be participating in this years FestiFall\, sponsored by the Essex Board of Trade. This years theme is Haunted History! Don’t miss the chance to visit the Museum and see our “haunted history” themed Scarecrow\, participate in a children’s activity as part of our River Tales program\, attend a concert by our Artist in Residence Ben Cosgrove\, enjoy a drink from the Dirty Soda food truck which will be located in the Museum’s Lower Gravel Lot\, and participate in the Pumpkin Scavenger Hunt by finding the pumpkin hidden in the Museum. There’s lots to do at the Connecticut River Museum this FestiFall; we look forward to welcoming you for all of the fun family activities!
URL:https://ctrivermuseum.org/events/festifall-2026/
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261003T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261003T140000
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SUMMARY:Sound Inspired by Place: A Perfomance by Ben Cosgrove
DESCRIPTION:Sound Inspired by Place: A Perfomance by Ben Cosgrove\n1 p.m. on the third floor of the Museum\nFree with the purchase of Museum admission \nAt 1 p.m. on October 3\, 2026\, join the Museum’s artist-in-residence\, Ben Cosgrove\, for a special gallery performance. In collaboration with the current special exhibit\, Rhythm of the River: Music and Memory Along the Connecticut (on view through October 11\, 2026)\, Ben will be performing some of his own compositions\, all inspired by the soundscapes of the places he’s visited. \nEnjoy a one-time exclusive experience of the new special exhibit while listening to Ben’s compositions. Visitors will have the opportunity to learn about the different soundscapes of the river both visually and through sound.
URL:https://ctrivermuseum.org/events/concert-with-ben-cosgrove/
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly Events,Public Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261003T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261003T140000
DTSTAMP:20260930T175104Z
CREATED:20260814T133413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260930T175104Z
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SUMMARY:River Tales with Ben Cosgrove
DESCRIPTION:River Tales\nOctober 3\, 2026\n11 a.m. \nBen Cosgrove Performance at 1 p.m.  \nOn October 3rd\, join the Connecticut River Museum’s artist-in-residence Ben Cosgrove for a one-time\, special River Tales session! Young learners and their caregivers will explore the sounds and rhythms around the Museum grounds with Ben and learn how to translate that experience into music.  Note: There will only be one River Tales session this month at 11 a.m.  \n \nThis October\, we will read Oscar and the Bat: A Book About Sound by Geoff Waring. The book follows Oscar as he experiences many opportunities to leard about sounds both loud and soft and near and far. Following the story\, Ben will walk the children through making a sound map of the space around them. \nAfterwards\, gather on the third floor for a performance by Ben at 1 p.m.\, where he will perform some of his own compositions\, all inspired by the soundscapes of the places he’s visited. The concert is included with purchase of Museum Admission. \n 
URL:https://ctrivermuseum.org/events/river-tales-october-3-2026/
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly Events,Public Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260919T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260919T170000
DTSTAMP:20260916T185023Z
CREATED:20260427T194655Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T185023Z
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SUMMARY:Block Party
DESCRIPTION:Block Party\nSaturday\, September 19\, 2026\n10 am – 5 pm \n\n  \nThe block party will take place on the Museum campus and feature a full day of events geared to all ages. Attendees can look forward to food and beverage vendors along with live music! Children will have the opportunity to take part in a variety of educational activities centered around history and nature. Compete at classic lawn games and enjoy food and beverages from vendors Turtle Café\, Thirsty Cactus\, Deep River Ice\, Porky Pete’s BBQ\, and Whisktopia. A full schedule of events can be found here. \nMore information about the event\, and becoming a sponsor can be found here! \nRSVP to attend the Block Party and receive free admission to the Museum. \nRSVP HERE \n  \nThe Annual Meeting will take place on the same day\, Saturday\, September 19th\, at the Museum. All Members are welcome to attend. 
URL:https://ctrivermuseum.org/events/save-the-date-block-party-2/
CATEGORIES:Events,Family Friendly Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260918T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260927T170000
DTSTAMP:20260826T134238Z
CREATED:20260813T134943Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T134238Z
UID:12940-1789725600-1790528400@ctrivermuseum.org
SUMMARY:Watershed Week
DESCRIPTION:Watershed Week\nSeptember 18 – 27\, 2026 \nJoin us in celebrating the Connecticut River Watershed Partnership’s (CRWP) second annual Watershed Week beginning on September 18\, 2026. Hosted by many partners across all four watershed states\, Watershed Week will increase awareness and promote recognition of the Connecticut River as a national treasure! Participants will get to know their local watershed and the organizations and volunteers who work hard to enhance\, restore\, and protect it. To see a list of events organized by each state\, visit the CRWP website here. \nThe Connecticut River Museum will kick off Watershed Week with a Block Party on September 19\, 2026. With a full day of free\, fun\, family-friendly activities and a Source to Sea Cleanup with Sustainable Essex\, this is an event you don’t want to miss! Learn more here. \nThroughout the week\, visit the exhibits at the Museum to learn more about the history and ecology of the Connecticut River. Our new special exhibit\, Rhythm of the River: Music and Memory Along the Connecticut\, is on view now. Come explore the sounds that have shaped life along the River through original art\, photographs\, sheet music\, sound recordings\, and more. \n 
URL:https://ctrivermuseum.org/events/watershed-week/
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260704T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260704T150000
DTSTAMP:20260703T141310Z
CREATED:20260422T201209Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260703T141310Z
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SUMMARY:Independence Day Boat Parade
DESCRIPTION:  \nJuly 4th\, 2026 \n12pm – 3pm \n  \nJoin the Connecticut River Museum this Independence Day for an afternoon of excitement\, learning and fun! Enjoy a spectacle of dazzling boat displays and cannon fire after visiting the Museum exhibits and participating in a children’s activity. In celebration of America’s 250th\, admission to the Museum will have a discount of $2.50. \nEvent Schedule: \nSee full event Flyer here! \n \n12:00 pm: Museum opens \n2:00 pm: Independence Day Boat Parade begins \n3:00 pm: Museum closes \n 
URL:https://ctrivermuseum.org/events/independence-day-boat-parade/
CATEGORIES:Events,Family Friendly Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260612T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260615T170000
DTSTAMP:20260528T161110Z
CREATED:20260506T125608Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260528T161110Z
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SUMMARY:Connecticut Sea Music Festival
DESCRIPTION:Connecticut Sea Music Festival \nJune 12-15\, 2026 \nThe 5th Annual CT Sea Music Festival will drop anchor in historic downtown Essex on June 12-15\, 2026. As Stroll Essex Village Magazine states\, “This beloved weekend is a highlight of the season that brings our community’s nautical heritage to life.” The CT Sea Music Festival is an event put on by the Maritime Music & Tradition Society to enact its mission of preserving and encouraging maritime and traditional music through education\, research\, performance\, and community.  Through the festival they aim to share and teach stories\, roots\, and culture behind the wonderful and expansive world of maritime music\, from deepwater sailing to inland waterways. \nThe family-friendly weekend includes a Symposium on the Music of the Sea\, free daytime workshops and concerts featuring local and regional maritime performers\, a family stage\, CT River sails\, a hymn sing\, and late-night pub sings. Also included are demonstrations of sailor skills and Irish currach rowing\, a fife and drum parade on Saturday morning down Main Street\, and a Revolutionary War reenactment on the Essex Historical Society’s Pratt House grounds\, honoring America’s Semi-Quincentennial celebration. Evening concerts at the CT River Museum are ticketed events. To purchase a ticket\, please click here. \nThe Connecticut Sea Music Festival takes place on the Connecticut River Museum campus. There is no parking available on the Museum campus. Further event details\, including the event schedule\, can be found on the Sea Music Festival website. \nThe CT Sea Music Festival is a project of the Maritime Music & Tradition Society Corp.\, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. It receives sponsorships from The Connecticut Office of the Arts (COA)\, The Folk Music Society of New York\, Inc.\, The Paul Foundation\, and support from The Griswold Inn and The Essex Corinthian Yacht Club. \n\n  \n  \n 
URL:https://ctrivermuseum.org/events/save-the-date-connecticut-sea-music-festival/
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251112T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251112T183000
DTSTAMP:20251027T180908Z
CREATED:20251024T140627Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T180908Z
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SUMMARY:Essex Girls' Night Out 2025
DESCRIPTION:The Connecticut River Museum is joining the E List Girls’ Night Out in Essex this year! Browse our curated gift shop\, where you can find unique gifts and books for the whole family\, while enjoying wine and holiday treats. When you purchase items at the Museum’s shop\, you can feel good knowing that you’re supporting all of our programs\, from field trips for kids to lectures for adults\, and great exhibits for everyone! Don’t miss your chance to get the perfect holiday gift while giving back — and enjoying 20% off most items at the same time!
URL:https://ctrivermuseum.org/events/essex-girls-night-out-2025/
CATEGORIES:Events,Family Friendly Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251101T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251101T140000
DTSTAMP:20250109T171641Z
CREATED:20241223T065814Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250109T171641Z
UID:9771-1761994800-1762005600@ctrivermuseum.org
SUMMARY:River Tales: The River That Flows Beside Me
DESCRIPTION:River Tales\nSaturday\, November 1\, 2025\n11 am – 12 pm and 1 – 2 pm \nSIGN UP HERE! \nNon-members: $3 per learner\nMembers: FREE!\nMuseum admission is not included with ticket purchase. \n  \nSwing by the Connecticut River Museum for take-home craft activities that engage kids with the Connecticut River’s stunning wildlife and rich history! Crafts will take place in the Museum’s Boathouse. A program just for kids 4+ and their caregivers\, River Tales includes a story and craft activity themed around nature. \n \nThe river’s journey takes it past beaver dams\, floodplains\, oxbow lakes\, paddle-boarders\, and bridges. Starting in the rocky peaks\, it winds its way through coniferous forest\, gushes through v-shaped valleys\, and roars down magnificent waterfalls. \nThis November\, we’ll read The River That Flows Beside Me by Charlotte Guillain\, winner of the 2024 Bank Street College of Education Best Book of the Year (Ecology) and the Good Housekeeping Best Kids Book Award 2023. With a focus on the important role waterways play in human and environmental survival\, The River That Flows Beside Me explores the changing landscapes along a river’s journey and the habits and ecosystems that call the river their home. \nQuestions? Email astromberger@ctrivermuseum.org. \n  \nThe Connecticut River Museum may photograph this event. By participating\, you agree to allow photos to be posted on the Connecticut River Museum’s website\, Facebook page\, Instagram feed\, and other media.
URL:https://ctrivermuseum.org/events/the-river-that-flows-beside-me/
LOCATION:Connecticut River Museum\, 67 Main Street\, Essex\, CT\, 06426\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251011T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251011T110000
DTSTAMP:20250908T174819Z
CREATED:20250904T210206Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T174819Z
UID:11280-1760176800-1760180400@ctrivermuseum.org
SUMMARY:What’s That Bird Song? Live!
DESCRIPTION:What’s that Bird Song? Live!\nHosted by Tumble Science Podcast for Kids\nSaturday\, October 11\, 2025\n10 am – 11 am \nMembers: $10\nNon-Members: $12 \nPURCHASE TICKETS \n  \nJoin Tumble Science Podcast for Kids for a live event at the Connecticut River Museum! Expect a delightful morning with games and stories inspired  by their popular episode “What’s That Bird Song?” Together\, families will explore the vibrant world of Northeast birds—how they sound\, where they live\, and their special ties to our surroundings. Special guest Emmy Brockman\, an award‑winning singer‑songwriter and early childhood education specialist\, will be performing as well. This interactive event promises curiosity\, joy\, and discovery—Tumble style! \nTumble is a science podcast created to be enjoyed by the entire family. Hosted & produced by Lindsay Patterson (science journalist) and Marshall Escamilla (teacher). Join Lindsay and Marshall as they ask questions\, uncover mysteries\, and share what science is all about.
URL:https://ctrivermuseum.org/events/whats-that-bird-song-live/
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251004T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251004T140000
DTSTAMP:20250109T171637Z
CREATED:20241223T065718Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250109T171637Z
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SUMMARY:River Tales: Bat Loves the Night
DESCRIPTION:River Tales\nSaturday\, October 4\, 2025\n11 am – 12 pm and 1 – 2 pm \nSIGN UP HERE! \nNon-members: $3 per learner\nMembers: FREE!\nMuseum admission is not included with ticket purchase. \n  \nSwing by the Connecticut River Museum for take-home craft activities that engage kids with the Connecticut River’s stunning wildlife and rich history! Crafts will take place in the Museum’s Boathouse. A program just for kids 4+ and their caregivers\, River Tales includes a story and craft activity themed around nature. \n \nNight has fallen\, and Bat awakens to find her evening meal. Follow her as she swoops into the shadows\, shouting and flying\, the echoes of her voice creating a sound picture of the world around her. \nThis October\, join us for an extra-spooky River Tales as we read Bat Loves the Night by Nicola Davies\, a beautifully detailed exploration of bats’ behavior and impressive navigational skills as they hunt for food. \nQuestions? Email astromberger@ctrivermuseum.org. \n  \nThe Connecticut River Museum may photograph this event. By participating\, you agree to allow photos to be posted on the Connecticut River Museum’s website\, Facebook page\, Instagram feed\, and other media. \n  \nUpcoming River Tales Programs: \nSaturday\, November 1\, 2025
URL:https://ctrivermuseum.org/events/bat-loves-the-night/
LOCATION:Connecticut River Museum\, 67 Main Street\, Essex\, CT\, 06426\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250906T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250906T140000
DTSTAMP:20250904T131133Z
CREATED:20241223T065631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250904T131133Z
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SUMMARY:River Tales: Otters Under Water
DESCRIPTION:River Tales\nSaturday\, September 6\, 2025\n11 am – 12 pm and 1 – 2 pm \nSIGN UP HERE! \nNon-members: $3 per learner\nMembers: FREE!\nMuseum admission is not included with ticket purchase. \n  \nSwing by the Connecticut River Museum for take-home craft activities that engage kids with the Connecticut River’s stunning wildlife and rich history! Crafts will take place in the Museum’s Boathouse. A program just for kids 4+ and their caregivers\, River Tales includes a story and craft activity themed around nature. \n \nUnder the watchful eye of their mother on the shore\, two otter pups glide\, dive\, hunt and explore their underwater world. Follow their adventures to learn about otter behavior and the role they play in the river ecosystem. \nIn September we’ll read Otters Under Water by Jim Arnosky\, a bright\, cheerful adventure for young learners with beautiful watercolor illustrations. \n  \nQuestions? Email astromberger@ctrivermuseum.org. \n  \nThe Connecticut River Museum may photograph this event. By participating\, you agree to allow photos to be posted on the Connecticut River Museum’s website\, Facebook page\, Instagram feed\, and other media. \n  \nUpcoming River Tales Programs: \nSaturday\, October 4\, 2025 \nSaturday\, November 1\, 2025
URL:https://ctrivermuseum.org/events/otters-under-water/
LOCATION:Connecticut River Museum\, 67 Main Street\, Essex\, CT\, 06426\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250802T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250802T140000
DTSTAMP:20250109T171621Z
CREATED:20241223T065434Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250109T171621Z
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SUMMARY:River Tales: Bear Came Along
DESCRIPTION:River Tales\nSaturday\, August 2\, 2025\n11 am – 12 pm and 1 – 2 pm \nSIGN UP HERE! \nNon-members: $3 per learner\nMembers: FREE!\nMuseum admission is not included with ticket purchase. \n  \nSwing by the Connecticut River Museum for take-home craft activities that engage kids with the Connecticut River’s stunning wildlife and rich history! Crafts will take place in the Museum’s Boathouse. A program just for kids 4+ and their caregivers\, River Tales includes a story and craft activity themed around nature. \n \nOnce there was a river flowing through a forest. The river didn’t know it was capable of adventures until a big bear came along. But adventures aren’t any fun by yourself\, and so enters Froggy\, Turtles\, Beaver\, Racoons\, and Duck\, embarking together on the ride of a lifetime. \nIn August we’ll read Bear Came Along by Richard Morris\, a Caldecott Honor book that uses river wildlife to teach young learners about the importance of community and friendship. \nQuestions? Email astromberger@ctrivermuseum.org. \n  \nThe Connecticut River Museum may photograph this event. By participating\, you agree to allow photos to be posted on the Connecticut River Museum’s website\, Facebook page\, Instagram feed\, and other media. \n  \nUpcoming River Tales Programs: \nSaturday\, September 6\, 2025 \nSaturday\, October 4\, 2025 \nSaturday\, November 1\, 2025
URL:https://ctrivermuseum.org/events/bear-came-along/
LOCATION:Connecticut River Museum\, 67 Main Street\, Essex\, CT\, 06426\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250705T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250705T140000
DTSTAMP:20250109T164826Z
CREATED:20241223T065320Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250109T164826Z
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SUMMARY:River Tales: Summer Days and Nights
DESCRIPTION:River Tales\nSaturday\, July 5\, 2025\n11 am – 12 pm and 1 – 2 pm \nSIGN UP HERE! \nNon-members: $3 per learner\nMembers: FREE!\nMuseum admission is not included with ticket purchase. \n  \nSwing by the Connecticut River Museum for take-home craft activities that engage kids with the Connecticut River’s stunning wildlife and rich history! Crafts will take place in the Museum’s Boathouse. A program just for kids 4+ and their caregivers\, River Tales includes a story and craft activity themed around nature. \n \nOn a hot summer day\, a little girl finds ways to entertain herself and explore the natural world around her. She catches a butterfly\, sips lemonade\, jumps in a pool\, and goes on a picnic. At night\, she sees an owl in a tree and a frog in a pond\, and hears leaves rustling. \nIn July\, we’ll read Summer Days and Nights by Wong Herbert Yee\, a picture book with a spunky protagonist who grows to appreciate the small but special details that define a season. \nQuestions? Email astromberger@ctrivermuseum.org. \n  \nThe Connecticut River Museum may photograph this event. By participating\, you agree to allow photos to be posted on the Connecticut River Museum’s website\, Facebook page\, Instagram feed\, and other media. \n  \nUpcoming River Tales Programs: \nSaturday\, August 2\, 2025 \nSaturday\, September 6\, 2025 \nSaturday\, October 4\, 2025
URL:https://ctrivermuseum.org/events/summer-days-and-nights/
LOCATION:Connecticut River Museum\, 67 Main Street\, Essex\, CT\, 06426\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250607T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250607T140000
DTSTAMP:20250109T164733Z
CREATED:20241223T065220Z
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SUMMARY:River Tales: The Rhythm of the Rain
DESCRIPTION:River Tales\nSaturday\, June 7\, 2025\n11 am – 12 pm and 1 – 2 pm \nSIGN UP HERE! \nNon-members: $3 per learner\nMembers: FREE!\nMuseum admission is not included with ticket purchase. \n  \nSwing by the Connecticut River Museum for take-home craft activities that engage kids with the Connecticut River’s stunning wildlife and rich history! Crafts will take place in the Museum’s Boathouse. A program just for kids 4+ and their caregivers\, River Tales includes a story and craft activity themed around nature. \n \nAs rain starts to fall\, Isaac empties his little jar of water into a pool. Water races the sparkling streams as they tumble over waterfalls\, rush through swollen rivers and burst out into the vast open sea. \nIn June\, we’ll read The Rhythm of the Rain\, a picture book from Greenaway medal-winner\, Grahame Baker-Smith that celebrates the water cycle and captures the remarkable movement of water across the earth in all its majesty. \nQuestions? Email astromberger@ctrivermuseum.org. \n  \nThe Connecticut River Museum may photograph this event. By participating\, you agree to allow photos to be posted on the Connecticut River Museum’s website\, Facebook page\, Instagram feed\, and other media. \n  \nUpcoming River Tales Programs: \nSaturday\, July 5\, 2025 \nSaturday\, August 2\, 2025 \nSaturday\, September 6\, 2025
URL:https://ctrivermuseum.org/events/the-rhythm-of-the-rain/
LOCATION:Connecticut River Museum\, 67 Main Street\, Essex\, CT\, 06426\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250510T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250510T150000
DTSTAMP:20250326T155119Z
CREATED:20250102T190157Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250326T155119Z
UID:9871-1746885600-1746889200@ctrivermuseum.org
SUMMARY:Save the Date: 2025 Annual Burning of the Ships Commemoration
DESCRIPTION:2025 Annual Burning of the Ships Commemoration \nSaturday\, May 10\, 2025\n2 – 3 pm \n\nEssex’s Annual Burning of the Ships Day commemorates one of the worst events in the town’s history- the fateful night in April\, 1814 when a company of Royal Marines landed at the foot of Main Street and proceeded to burn all of the ships moored and being built on the ways around town. \nThe highlight of the celebration is a parade of fife and drum corps down Main St.\, led by Essex’s own Sailing Masters of 1812. \nStep off is at 2 PM from the Essex town hall. The parade will proceed down to the cul-de-sac in front of the Connecticut River Museum where groups from the Fife and Drum Corps and the Silver Dolphins honor guard will perform.
URL:https://ctrivermuseum.org/events/2025-annual-burning-of-the-ships-commemoration/
CATEGORIES:Events,Family Friendly Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250503T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250504T170000
DTSTAMP:20250401T202847Z
CREATED:20250401T202652Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250401T202847Z
UID:10691-1746280800-1746378000@ctrivermuseum.org
SUMMARY:Spring Stuffed Animal Sleepover
DESCRIPTION:Stuffie Drop-off:\nSaturday\, May 3\, 2025\n2pm – 5pm \nStuffie Pick-up:\nSunday\, May 4\, 2025\n10am – 5pm \n  \nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE  \n  \nConnie the Connecticut River Serpent has a night of fun planned for her stuffed animal pals! Stop by the Museum between 2pm and 5pm on Saturday\, May 3rd with a stuffie who has a sense of adventure. Before dropping your plush friend off for the evening\, meet Museum staff and tell them what you like: this will help them curate a fun and exciting experience for your stuffed animal! Museum staff will photograph the stuffed animals’ nighttime exploration of the Museum exhibits and the mischief they make. Return between 10am and 5pm on Sunday\, May 4th to pick up your child’s stuffed animal friend. \nThe Sleepover ticket includes a mini adventure diary featuring photos of your stuffie’s nighttime adventures. The Bring Home a Friend ticket includes a Connie the Connecticut River Serpent plush\, only available here at the Museum! \nConsider also attending our River Tales program on May 3rd before dropping off your Stuffie! A program just for kids 4+ and their caregivers\, River Tales includes a story and craft activity themed around nature.
URL:https://ctrivermuseum.org/events/spring-stuffed-animal-sleepover/
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly Events,Public Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250503T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250503T140000
DTSTAMP:20250109T164644Z
CREATED:20241223T064909Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250109T164644Z
UID:9758-1746270000-1746280800@ctrivermuseum.org
SUMMARY:River Tales: Frog
DESCRIPTION:River Tales\nSaturday\, May 3\, 2025\n11 am – 12 pm and 1 – 2 pm \nSIGN UP HERE! \nNon-members: $3 per learner\nMembers: FREE!\nMuseum admission is not included with ticket purchase. \n  \nSwing by the Connecticut River Museum for take-home craft activities that engage kids with the Connecticut River’s stunning wildlife and rich history! Crafts will take place in the Museum’s Boathouse. A program just for kids 4+ and their caregivers\, River Tales includes a story and craft activity themed around nature. \n \nNature is full of changes—and a frog’s life is full of excitement! Follow the life of a frog from egg to tadpole to froglet to adult\, exploring all the challenges along the way. \nIn May we’ll read Frog by Maggie Li\, a charmingly illustrated book whose questions for young readers will engage their curiosity and build critical thinking skills as they follow the fascinating life cycle of one frog. \nQuestions? Email astromberger@ctrivermuseum.org. \n  \nThe Connecticut River Museum may photograph this event. By participating\, you agree to allow photos to be posted on the Connecticut River Museum’s website\, Facebook page\, Instagram feed\, and other media. \n  \nUpcoming River Tales Programs: \nSaturday\, June 7\, 2025 \nSaturday\, July 5\, 2025 \nSaturday\, August 2\, 2025
URL:https://ctrivermuseum.org/events/frog/
LOCATION:Connecticut River Museum\, 67 Main Street\, Essex\, CT\, 06426\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250405T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250405T140000
DTSTAMP:20250109T162627Z
CREATED:20241223T064609Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250109T162627Z
UID:9754-1743850800-1743861600@ctrivermuseum.org
SUMMARY:River Tales: The Day the River Caught Fire
DESCRIPTION:River Tales\nSaturday\, April 5\, 2025\n11 am – 12 pm and 1 – 2 pm \nSIGN UP HERE! \nNon-members: $3 per learner\nMembers: FREE!\nMuseum admission is not included with ticket purchase. \n  \nSwing by the Connecticut River Museum for take-home craft activities that engage kids with the Connecticut River’s stunning wildlife and rich history! Crafts will take place in the Museum’s Boathouse. A program just for kids 4+ and their caregivers\, River Tales includes a story and craft activity themed around nature. \n \nAfter the Industrial Revolution in the 1880s\, the Cayuhoga River in Cleveland\, Ohio\, caught fire almost twenty times\, earning Cleveland the nickname “The Mistake on the Lake.” Waste dumping had made fires so routine that Cleveland residents laughed off their combustible river and even wrote songs about it. But when the river ignited again in June 1969\, it motivated people to protect and clean up our rivers. \nIn honor of Earth Day this April\, we’ll read The Day the River Caught Fire by award-winning author Barry Wittenstein. Young learners will learn about the importance of protecting our waterways and discover the true story of how a 1969 fire in one of the most polluted rivers in America sparked the national Earth Day movement. \nQuestions? Email astromberger@ctrivermuseum.org. \n  \nThe Connecticut River Museum may photograph this event. By participating\, you agree to allow photos to be posted on the Connecticut River Museum’s website\, Facebook page\, Instagram feed\, and other media. \n  \nUpcoming River Tales Programs: \nSaturday\, May 3\, 2025 \nSaturday\, June 7\, 2025 \nSaturday\, July 5\, 2025
URL:https://ctrivermuseum.org/events/the-day-the-river-caught-fire/
LOCATION:Connecticut River Museum\, 67 Main Street\, Essex\, CT\, 06426\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250301T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250301T140000
DTSTAMP:20250109T162533Z
CREATED:20241223T064411Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250109T162533Z
UID:9751-1740826800-1740837600@ctrivermuseum.org
SUMMARY:River Tales: Who’s Hiding on the River?
DESCRIPTION:River Tales\nSaturday\, March 1\, 2025\n11 am – 12 pm and 1 – 2 pm \nSIGN UP HERE! \nNon-members: $3 per learner\nMembers: FREE!\nMuseum admission is not included with ticket purchase. \n  \nSwing by the Connecticut River Museum for take-home craft activities that engage kids with the Connecticut River’s stunning wildlife and rich history! Crafts will take place in the Museum’s Boathouse. A program just for kids 4+ and their caregivers\, River Tales includes a story and craft activity themed around nature. \n \nThere are lots of creatures by the river. Where are they hiding and what are they doing?\nExplore under rocks and lily pads and dive below the river’s surface to discover an entire world hidden from view. Learn interesting facts that will help children view rivers in a whole new light. \nIn March we’ll read Who’s Hiding on the River by Katharine McEwen\, a perfect introduction to the outdoors for young learners with beautiful collaged pages and more than 20 pop up flaps! \nQuestions? Email astromberger@ctrivermuseum.org. \n  \nThe Connecticut River Museum may photograph this event. By participating\, you agree to allow photos to be posted on the Connecticut River Museum’s website\, Facebook page\, Instagram feed\, and other media. \n  \nUpcoming River Tales Programs: \nSaturday\, April 5\, 2025 \nSaturday\, May 3\, 2025 \nSaturday\, June 7\, 2025
URL:https://ctrivermuseum.org/events/whos-hiding-on-the-river/
LOCATION:Connecticut River Museum\, 67 Main Street\, Essex\, CT\, 06426\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250201T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250201T140000
DTSTAMP:20250124T174457Z
CREATED:20241220T081404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250124T174457Z
UID:9710-1738407600-1738418400@ctrivermuseum.org
SUMMARY:River Tales: The Eagles are Back
DESCRIPTION:River Tales\nSaturday\, February 1\, 2025\n11 am – 12 pm and 1 – 2 pm \nSIGN UP HERE! \nNon-members: $3 per learner\nMembers: FREE!\nMuseum admission is not included with ticket purchase. \n  \nA program just for kids 4+ and their caregivers\, River Tales includes a story and craft activity themed around nature. In February\, we’ll read The Eagles are Back by Jean Craighead George and participants will make an eagle craft that they can launch across the room! \n \nThe American bald eagle\, the national symbol of the United States\, was once dangerously near to extinction. With the help of dedicated volunteers and decades of hard work\, the eagle population made a dramatic comeback. This moving picture book tells the story of one boy who helped in the hatching of an eaglet. Featuring vividly detailed paintings\, this story will motivate young learners to care for the environment and its many creatures. \nSwing by the Connecticut River Museum for activities that engage kids with the Connecticut River’s stunning wildlife and rich history! Crafts will take place in the Museum’s Boathouse. \nQuestions? Email astromberger@ctrivermuseum.org. \n  \nThe Connecticut River Museum may photograph this event. By participating\, you agree to allow photos to be posted on the Connecticut River Museum’s website\, Facebook page\, Instagram feed\, and other media. \n  \nUpcoming River Tales Programs: \nSaturday\, March 1\, 2025 \nSaturday\, April 5\, 2025 \nSaturday\, May 3\, 2025
URL:https://ctrivermuseum.org/events/river-tales-the-eagles-are-back/
LOCATION:Connecticut River Museum\, 67 Main Street\, Essex\, CT\, 06426\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250104T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250104T140000
DTSTAMP:20250102T222139Z
CREATED:20241113T204954Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250102T222139Z
UID:9541-1735988400-1735999200@ctrivermuseum.org
SUMMARY:River Tales: Winter Trees
DESCRIPTION:CRM River Tales\nSaturday\, January 4\, 2024\n11 am – 12 pm and 1 – 2 pm \nSIGN UP HERE! \nNon-members: $3 per learner\nMembers: FREE!\nMuseum admission is not included with ticket purchase. \n  \n \n“Trees that once had leaves are bare.\nThey’re dressed instead in lacy white.\nSnow dusts their trunks and coats their limbs\nwith flakes that outline them with light.”\nJoin a boy and his dog as they use their senses of sight and touch to identify seven common trees in the snow covered forest and learn about a world of natural beauty that surrounds them even in the dead of winter. \nSwing by the Connecticut River Museum for take-home craft activities that engage kids with the Connecticut River’s stunning wildlife and rich history! Crafts will take place in the Museum’s Boathouse. A program just for kids 4+ and their caregivers\, River Tales includes a story and craft activity themed around nature. In January\, we’ll read Winter Trees by Carole Gerber\, a winter story with intricate illustrations and lyrical prose that makes telling trees apart easy for young learners. \nQuestions? Email astromberger@ctrivermuseum.org. \nThe Connecticut River Museum may photograph this event. By participating\, you agree to allow photos to be posted on the Connecticut River Museum’s website\, Facebook page\, Instagram feed\, and other media. \n  \nUpcoming River Tales Programs: \nSaturday\, February 1st\, 2024
URL:https://ctrivermuseum.org/events/river-tales-winter-trees/
LOCATION:Connecticut River Museum\, 67 Main Street\, Essex\, CT\, 06426\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241207T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241207T140000
DTSTAMP:20241113T204709Z
CREATED:20241113T204524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241113T204709Z
UID:9534-1733569200-1733580000@ctrivermuseum.org
SUMMARY:River Tales: A Thing Called Snow
DESCRIPTION:CRM River Tales\nSaturday\, December 7th\, 2024\n11am-12pm and 1-2 pm \nSIGN UP HERE! \nNon-members: $3 per learner\nMembers: FREE!\nMuseum admission is not included with ticket purchase. \n  \n \nFox and Hare were born in the spring\, but the seasons are changing and they hear snow is on the way. “What is snow like?” they ask all the forest animals\, and each gives a different answer. But their questions are soon answered when thick\, fluffy flakes start to fall. \nSwing by the Connecticut River Museum for take-home craft activities that engage kids with the Connecticut River’s stunning wildlife and rich history! Crafts will take place in the Museum’s Boathouse. A program just for kids 4+ and their caregivers\, River Tales includes a story and craft activity themed around nature. In December\, we’ll read A Thing Called Snow by Yuval Zommer\, a charming holiday story with heartfelt themes of friendship\, curiosity\, and the wonder of nature. \nQuestions? Email astromberger@ctrivermuseum.org. \nThe Connecticut River Museum may photograph this event. By participating\, you agree to allow photos to be posted on the Connecticut River Museum’s website\, Facebook page\, Instagram feed\, and other media. \n  \nUpcoming River Tales Programs: \nSaturday\, January 4th\, 2024 \nSaturday\, February 1st\, 2024
URL:https://ctrivermuseum.org/events/river-tales-a-thing-called-snow/
LOCATION:Connecticut River Museum\, 67 Main Street\, Essex\, CT\, 06426\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241207T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241207T160000
DTSTAMP:20241126T200541Z
CREATED:20241126T194310Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241126T200541Z
UID:9661-1733565600-1733587200@ctrivermuseum.org
SUMMARY:Essex Holiday House Tour
DESCRIPTION:Essex Holiday House Tour\nDecember 7th\, 2024\n10am-4pm \n  \n \n  \n  \n  \nThe Connecticut River Museum is thrilled to be one of the stops this year for the Essex Holiday House Tour! Please feel free to visit us and check out Steve Cryan’s 31st Annual Holiday Train Show Exhibition on the third floor. We are so excited to see all of you!
URL:https://ctrivermuseum.org/events/essex-holiday-house-tour/
CATEGORIES:Events,Family Friendly Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241026T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241026T170000
DTSTAMP:20241001T211900Z
CREATED:20240926T204453Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241001T211900Z
UID:9335-1729951200-1729962000@ctrivermuseum.org
SUMMARY:Halloween Stuffed Animal Sleepover
DESCRIPTION:Halloween Stuffed Animal Sleepover \nSaturday\, October 26\, 2024 \n2:00 – 5:00 pm \nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE\n  \nHalloween is just around the corner\, and the Connecticut River Museum has a night of fun planned for stuffed animal friends! Stop by the Museum between 2pm and 5pm on Saturday\, October 26th with a stuffie who has a sense of adventure. Before dropping your plush friend off for the evening\, meet Museum staff and tell them what your stuffie likes; this will help staff curate a fun and exciting experience for your stuffed animal! Museum staff will photograph the stuffed animals’ nighttime exploration of the Museum exhibits and the mischief they make. Return between 10am and 5pm on Sunday\, October 27th to pick up your child’s stuffed animal friend. \nThe Sleepover ticket includes a mini-adventure diary featuring photos of your stuffie’s nighttime adventures. The Bring Home a Friend ticket includes a Connie the Connecticut River Serpent plush\, only available here at the Museum! \nWant even more River fun? Bring your adventurous stuffie along for a RiverQuest Halloween Kids’ Cruise on Sunday\, October 27th. Treats for kids in costumes will be shared. Please visit this link to reserve your spot!
URL:https://ctrivermuseum.org/events/halloween-stuffed-animal-sleepover/
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly Events,Public Programs
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