May & June 2010 |
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Saturdays |
Farmer' Market |
9-12pm
Stonington Town Docks |
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May 14 |
Adventures in Deep Sea Exploration with Dr Robert Ballard |
7:30- 9pm
Mystic Aquarium at the Garde Arts Center, New London |
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May 22-23 |
Tugs!Blast |
Mystic Seaport Museum
Explore the fascinating world of Tugboats as working tugs line our docks
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June 2 |
Schooner Alabama |
Mystic River Park
10am - 6pm. Free tours.
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June 10-13 |
Sea Music Festival- |
Mystic Seaport Museum
tickets available online |
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June 19-
rain date
June 20th |
Summer Solstice River Jazz Party
with Wycliffe Gordon and his quintet
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Mystic Seaport Museum
tickets available online |
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June 25-27 |
Antique Boat Show |
Mystic Seaport Museum
See wooden boats of every type and watch several live boat building events at the 19th annual WoodenBoat Show at Mystic Seaport.
A Yankee magazine Top 20 of the Summer!
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July 2010 |
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Thursdays in July |
Jonathan Edwards Summer Music Series |
7-9:30 p.m. Rain or Shine Tickets $12 |
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Saturdays |
Farmer's Market |
9-11pm Stonington Town Docks
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July 17 & 18 |
Stonington Vineyards Wine & Food Festival |
Beginning at 11:00 a.m. live music, wine tastings & wine cellar tours. Local restaurants and food vendors will also be available.
Admission : Free |
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July 24 & 25 |
Antique & Classic Boat Rendezvous -- Mystic Seaport |
Stroll the beautiful seaport to view dozens of beautifully restored pre 1963 power & sail boats. Boat Parade on the 25th |
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Aug 14 & 15 |
53rd Annual Mystic Outdoor Art Festival - |
Downtown Mystic
Over 300 artists and craftsmans come together to display their art and sell their wares along the streets of Historic downtown Mystic.
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August 21 & 22 |
Antique Marine Engine Exposition
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Mystic Seaport Museum
Collectors from around the country show off humming. steaming displays of 19th and 20th century marine engines, |
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September 2009 |
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Sept 5-7 |
Fish & Ships: A Labor Day Weekend Seafood Festival |
Celebrate the bounty of the sea at Mystic Seaport's second annual Labor Day Weekend seafood festival. Sample a variety of fresh seafood from local docks including steamed lobster, grilled fish and scallops, our famous New England clam chowder and an icy cold raw bar with clams, oysters and jumbo shrimp |
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Sept. 11-13 |
Taste of Mystic |
Bring your appetite to the Taste of Mystic. Over 30 local restaurants line Cottrell Street, in Historic Downtown Mystic each offering a unique and delicious taste of their specialty. |
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Sept 26, Saturday |
Ocean Commotion Gala
Mystic Aquarium
ticket $150pp |
The Aquarium transforms into an enchanted world of undersea beauty. Enjoy fine dining, dancing and live auction to raise important funds for the Aquarium & Institute - |
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Sept.27 |
By Land and By Sea: Antique Vehicles at Mystic Seaport
9-3pm |
At the turn of the century, commerce depended more than ever before on connections between land and sea. Get up close and Personal with the vehicles industry relied on at a dazzling display of authentic cars, trucks and motorcycles from the turn of the century. And, at the end of the day, stay for a truly classic parade.
Price: Regular Seaport Admission Price |
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Sept 19-20 |
Stonington Vineyards Fall Wine & Food Festival |
Last chance this year to attend a fun filled event. Beginning at 11:00 a.m. live music, wine tastings & wine cellar tours. Local restaurants and food vendors will also be available.
Admission : Free |
October 2009 |
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Sept - Dec |
Clyde's Cider Mill, Old Mystic |
A visit to Clyde's Cider Mill is like stepping back in time. See the only steam powered cider mill in the U.S.
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Oct 3-4 |
Jonathan Edwards Annual Harvest Fest |
Their biggest party of the year celebrating their grape harvest. Local artisans, live music, grape stomping contest, hayrides and much more. Spend the day sipping wine sampling food from local restaurants and vendors.
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Oct 16-18,23-25, 29-31 |
Nautical Nightmares:
Maritime Ghost Stories |
The Mystic Seaport treats you to tales of haunted ships, lighthouses and a few of their own! Haunt historic vessels & exhibits. |
November 2009 |
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Nov. 28-29 |
Mystic Seaport Field Days |
Enjoy wagon rides, hot cider and festive songs of the sea while enjoying the beauty of the Mystic Seaport.
Admission : Regular Seaport Admission price. |
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Nov TBA |
Santa arrives by Tugboat ( 2pm) & Lighted Boat Parade (6:20pm) |
Santa arrives by tugboat! Santa will great the crows and listen to all of your holiday wishes. Join in with the Christmas carols while waiting for him to arrive. Mystic River Waterfront. Lighted Boat Parade follows. |
December 2009 |
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Nov 28, Dec 4-5,11-12,18-20,26-27 |
Mystic Seaport's Lantern Light Tours |
One of Connecticut's most popular yuletide activities! Immerse yourself in an all-new tale of the magic, merriment and mystery of Christmas Eve, 1876. Stroll through a festival holiday village, kick up your heels in a tavern dance and visit with sailors in port for the holiday. You may even spy a jolly old silver-haired fellow... |
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Dec 4th |
Stonington Borough Christmas Stroll |
Our fantastic local shops stay open late to usher in the season. Join the merriment as merchants welcome visitors with hors d'oeuvres and eggnog and other goodies. Great fun! |
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Dec 20 |
Community Carol Sing
Mystic Seaport |
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February 2010 TBA |
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On-going Events |
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Beluga Contact Program- Mystic Seaport Aquarium
Reservations are required |
Each Beluga Contact Program begins with a 20-minute orientation. Next you will spend approximately 20 minutes wading in the water with an experienced trainer and the whales. With the animal right beside you, you'll hear it breathe, spout and vocalize. You will see, first hand, how these amazing mammals are trained.
Cost : $130- 159:: Daily 10:45, 2:30, 4:30 (Wednesdays 2:30 & 4:30) |
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Dec, Jan, Feb, March |
Penguin Contact Program - Mystic Aquarium
Reservations are required |
During this hour-long intimate encounter, you will get to see exactly what the penguin experts see. The penguins will walk freely among your group, you'll be able to touch the penguins and learn all about the history of the species and about conservation issues affecting these intriguing animals.
Cost: $79.00 - please refer to www.mysticaquarium.org for times |
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