June 2008 |
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June 7-8 |
39th Annual Small Craft Weekend Mystic Seaport |
Enthusiasts gather as every type of small boat imaginable bobs and weaves along the seaport's waterfront. Admission : Regular Seaport Admission Price
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June 7 |
Jonathan Edwards Winery |
Annual Spring Wine Festival |
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June 8 |
World Ocean's Day
Mystic Aquarium |
Discover what the World's Oceans have to offer from shore birds to interesting fish adaptations |
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June 13-15 |
29th Annual Sea Music Festival - - Mystic Seaport |
Concerts by musicians along the waterfront of Mystic Seaport. Also performing evening concerts.
Price : Regular Seaport Admission Price |
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June 21 |
Kayaking for Animal Rescue - Mystic Aquarium |
5th annual ARK (Animal Rescue Kayak) event at Bluff Point State Park in Groton, CT. Bring your kayak & have some fun while supporting Mystic Aquarium's Marine Mammal & Sea Turtle Rescue. For more information visit www.mysticaquarium.org |
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June 27-29 |
17th Annual Antique Wooden Boat Show - Mystic Seaport |
Step aboard traditional classics and contemporary wooden boats of every type. Learn skills, watch demos. Great fun for the wooden boat enthusiast. |
July 2008 |
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Thursdays in July |
Jonathan Edwards Summer Music Series |
7:30-9:30 p.m. Rain or Shine |
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July 12 |
Sailfest & Annual Thames River Fireworks - New London/ Groton |
New London’s annual waterfront festival capped by a magnificent firworks display over the Thames River. Fireworks viewable from Groton & New London. |
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July 19- 20 |
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 26 |
Fish, Tales, Tugs and Sails - New London Historic Waterfront District |
A nautical-themed event promoting literacy and the enviornment with quality entertainment, famous authors, big boats & interactive games
Free -- 11:00-7:00 |
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July 26-27 |
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 27th |
August 2008 |
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Thursdays in August |
Jonathan Edwards Summer Music Series |
7:30-9:30 Rain or shine |
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Aug 9-10 |
51th 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. This is one of Mystic's most popular annual events and is not to be missed.
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August 16-17 |
Antique Marine Engine Exposition
Mystic Seaport |
Collectors from around the country show off humming. steaming displays of 19th and 20th century marine engines, |
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Aug 30 |
Jonathan Edwards in Concert! with Northern Lights - at Jonathan Edward Winery |
Best known for popular summer tunes like "Shanty" and "Sunshine" - this Jonathan Edwards (not the winemaker, politician, preacher or psychic!) puts on a fantastic concert. $40 tickets, limited availability
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September 2008 |
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Sept 5-7 |
Taste of Mystic - Downtown Mystic |
Area restaurants come together for delightful tastings on downtown Mystic's Cotrell Street! Live music at the waterfront makes for a wonderful evening. |
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Sept. 14 |
Coastweeks Regatta - Mystic Seaport |
Come see rowing vessels race against time in this celebration of a truly benign use of our marine enviornment. After the racing, enjoy music by a Dixieland band. Racing begins at 8:00 a.m.
Price : Regular Seaport Admission Price |
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Sept 20 |
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.20-21 |
By Land and By Sea: Antique Vehicles at Mystic Seaport |
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 20-21 |
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 2006 |
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Oct 11-13 |
Chowderfest |
Visit the Mystic Seaport and indulge in a New England tradition. Enjoy specialty foods provided by local restaurants - and don't forget the chowder!!!
Price : Regular Seaport Admission price.
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Oct 4-5 |
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 17-19,23-26,31 & Nov 1 |
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 2008 |
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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 2008 |
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Dec - TBA |
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 TBA |
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 TBA |
Mystic Holiday Stroll |
Stroll the streets of Historic Downtown Mystic and listen to the carolers rejoice in the holiday spirit. Merchants will keep their shops open late so everyone can get a head start on their holiday shopping while enjoying hot cider and cookies in the shops. |
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January 2009 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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