Groton, Connecticut
Upcoming Events in Groton Connecticut
March
11 |
6th Annual A Chocolate Affair
- An event of good taste, fun and chocolate. Local restaurants and caterers showcase their artistic and creative dishes. Address: Seamen's Inne Restaurant , Groton, Connecticut |
16 |
Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade
- Begins at Mystic Seaport and ends at Water St. It's not just an Irish celebration, it's a celebration for all people. Address: Historic downtown , Groton, Connecticut |
April
29 - 31 |
52nd Annual Tag Sale
- The "granddaddy" of all tag sales. Items include clothing for all ages, furniture, household goods, toys, books, tools, sporting goods. Address: Ella T. Grasso Technical High School , Groton, Connecticut |
May
13 |
May Day Parade & Bed Race
- Join in the fun with the parade, followed by the bed race, and the Garland Dancers perform traditional dances around the May Pole. Address: Main & Cottrell Sts. , Groton, Connecticut |
14 |
3rd Annual Walk With Me
- Signature walk event to support individuals with disabilities. Address: Olde Mistick Village , Groton, Connecticut |
4 - 6 |
22nd Annual Lobsterfest
- Crack your first lobster claw of the season and support local charities at the Seaport's butter-dribbling, shell-sucking, quintessentially New England lobster festival. Address: Mystic Seaport , Groton, Connecticut |
June
11 - 12 |
37th Annual Small Craft Weekend
- Looking for the biggest event in the area? Think small. Small craft enthusiasts and "sized-challenged" boats of all varieties fill Seaport's waterfront. Address: Mystic Seaport , Groton, Connecticut |
16 - 19 |
27th Annual Sea Music Festival
- One of the world's premier maritime music events, featuring workshops, concerts by world-famous musicians. Address: Mystic Seaport , Groton, Connecticut |
31 |
Connecticut Early Music Festival
- The glory of Versailles at the end of the 17th century is reflected in intimate music for the sonorous combination of two violins and two violas da gamba, by the great Francois Couperin. Address: Mystic Art Center , Groton, Connecticut |
July
29 - 30 |
31st Annual Antique & Classic Boat Rendezvous
- Festive gathering of pre-1950s wooden sail and motorboats. On Sunday, dozens of beautifully restored wooden power and sail boats parade down the Mystic River with their costumed crews. Address: Mystic Seaport , Groton, Connecticut |
29 - 30 |
33rd Annual Meet the Artists & Artisans
- Fine art juried show with 65 national exhibitors offering a distinctive array of original work. Address: Olde Mistick Village , Groton, Connecticut |
4 |
Independence Day
- Go back in time and experience an authentic 1870s Fourth of July celebration. Discover an earlier spirit of independence with special ceremonies and parade. Address: Mystic Seaport , Groton, Connecticut |
August
27 - 28 |
Antique Marine Engine Exposition
- The transition from sail to engine power was a momentous event for the maritime industry, and the world. Experience it firsthand as collectors from across the United State and Canada show off a humming, steaming display of antique marine engines. Address: Mystic Seaport , Groton, Connecticut |