|
CALENDAR OF EVENTS - 2008 |
|
Month |
Event |
Description |
|
February - May |
Bald Eagle
Harbor Seal Cruises
Bird Watches |
View variety of birds and harbor seals with naturalist aboard a boat or on walking tours along CT River.
860-739-0331 for details. |
|
March & April |
Mystic Seaport,
Aquarium & Village |
A favorite perennial entertainment destination. Visit
www.mysticseaport.org
& www.mysticaquarium.org for events |
|
May 24 - 26 |
Lobsterfest |
Mystic. Mystic Seaport. Annual Event held Memorial Day Weekend on the banks of the Mystic River. Very Popular Event! |
|
June, July & August |
Lighthouse Cruises |
Waterford. Capt John's Dock. Select dates. Visit
www.sunbeamfleet.com for details. |
|
June 7 & 8 |
Small Craft Weekend |
Mystic. Mystic Seaport. Watch small boats bob and weave along Mystic Seaport's Waterfront!
38th consecutive year! |
|
June 13 - 15 |
Sea Music Festival |
Mystic. Mystic Seaport. Musicians perform from the decks of tall ships. A
New England experience! |
|
July 5 & 6 |
Niantic Lobsterfest, Chicken BBQ & Arts & Crafts Show |
Niantic.
Summer outdoor festival that attracts thousands. |
|
July 11 - 13 |
Sailfest |
New London. Downtown. Events that showcase
the culture and activities of Southeastern CT region |
|
July 12 |
Groton/New London Fireworks |
Groton/New London.
Largest display of Fireworks in New England presented by the Grucci
family. |
|
July 19 |
Annual Celebrate East Lyme Festival |
Niantic Main
Street. Music, dancing, food & fireworks! |
|
July 26-27 |
Antique and Classic
Boat Rendezvous |
Mystic. Mystic Seaport. Gathering of wooden power and sailboats built before the 1950's. Craft and crews parade downriver. |
|
August 9 & 10 |
Mystic Outdoor Art Festival |
Mystic. Downtown. Over 300 artists and craftsmen display and sell their wares along the streets. Live entertainment. Oldest festival in the Northeast! |
|
Aug 29 & 30, Sept 1 |
Taste of
Mystic |
Mystic. Downtown. Features
the finest in area
cuisines, dancing, music and libations. |
|
Oct 11 - 13 |
Chowderfest |
Mystic. Mystic Seaport. Taste the difference in a variety of delicious chowders served against scenic water views and New England Foliage! Columbus Day Weekend. |
|
Oct 18 & 19 |
7th Annual
Mystic Places
Marathon & Niantic
Bay Festival |
East Lyme. Rocky Neck. 7th Annual Niantic Bay Marathon |
|
Nov 18 - Jan
1 |
Florence Griswold Museum |
Old Lyme. Home for the Holidays exhibition. |
November
24
& 25 |
Mystic Seaport Field Days |
Mystic. Mystic Seaport. Enjoy the weekend after Thanksgiving with wagon rides, games on the green, hot cider and festive songs of the sea! |
|
December 14 |
Niantic Light Parade |
Niantic. Downtown. Popular Hometown Annual Parade of Floats from local businesses. Root! Root! Root! for the Home Float! See and "hear"
Inn at Harbor Hill Marina's Float among the more than 70 entries! Reserve your room @860-739-0331 |
December
1 - 23 |
Lantern Light Tours |
Mystic. Mystic Seaport. Horse drawn omnibus with revelers and walking tour in the spirit of Christmas Past! Reserve early!
|
