Blog — Essex CT Events
3 Ways to Love Your Local This Valentine’s Day
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...
Your Guide to the Groundhog Day Parade: A Tradition We Love in Essex
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...