Join Grace & Haven for Sip & Shop for a Cause on Tuesday, 10/26 from 5–7 PM! 20% of all sales—both in-store and online—will be donated to the Breast Friends Fund, supporting metastatic breast cancer research. Look out for Ashley from Gilded Gals’ macarons and signature mocktails at this fun, heartfelt evening of giving back!

🎃 Join us for the Ivoryton Pumpkin Festival this Saturday! Grace & Haven will be part of the fun at the annual Ivoryton Village Pumpkin Festival — a family-favorite event filled with creativity, community, and Halloween magic. Stop by our Trunk-or-Treat in space 11 on Summit Street for festive treats, smiles, and a peek at what’s new in-store and online this season.

Join us at Grace & Haven in Essex, CT for a heart-filled Sip & Shop for a Cause event on Wednesday, June 5 from 6–8 PM, in partnership with Ashley of Gilded Gals. This special shopping event supports A Brighter Way’s Summer Camp for Autistic Kids, with 20% of all in-store and online sales during the event donated to help fund local camp scholarships. Whether you're shopping for thoughtful gifts, women’s clothing, or sustainable kids’ items, your purchase will make a difference in a child’s life. Let’s turn meaningful shopping into meaningful change.

3 Ways to Love Your Local This Valentine’s Day

This Valentine’s Day, show some love where it matters most—right in your own community! Small businesses are the heart of Essex, CT, and this weekend, we’re celebrating with our Love Your Local event. Whether you’re shopping, dining, or simply spreading kindness, every action helps support the local businesses that make our town special.

Join us this Saturday in Essex, CT, for a day filled with shopping, giveaways, and community fun! Plus, enter for a chance to win a $100 Grace & Haven gift card by sharing what you love about your local businesses.

Read more about how you can Love Your Local this Valentine’s Day! 

Discover the Charm of Essex, CT’s Groundhog Day Parade

Looking for a fun, family-friendly event this winter? Join us in Essex, CT, for the beloved Groundhog Day Parade on February 2! Watch Essex Ed, the town’s 12-foot papier-mâché groundhog, make his grand procession up Main Street in a top-secret costume, delighting locals and visitors alike. This 46-year-old tradition is a celebration of community, complete with noisemakers, groundhog hats, and hot chocolate from The Griswold Inn.

Before or after the parade, stop by Grace & Haven for a FREE kids’ craft and explore our selection of locally made goods, heirloom-quality wooden toys, and cozy essentials. Will Essex Ed see his shadow this year? We’re crossing our fingers for an early Spring!

👉 Plan your visit now and experience the magic of Essex’s Groundhog Day Parade!