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SEPTEMBER-OCTOBER 2008
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Sept.
5-6-7
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A
Taste of Mystic
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Live
music, great food, and fun! From Quesadillas to fried rice; bouillabaisse to
chowder to cheesecake, there is something for everyone, including triple
chocolate oblivion. Local restaurants participate to promote sampling of
Mystic's great culinary offerings. www.mysticchamber.org Location: Cottrell Street, Downtown Mystic Phone:
860.572.9578
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Sept.
30
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Wild
Mushroom Festival
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Denison Pequotsepos Nature
Center will host a festival
full of mushrooms. Educate yourself on different tastes and kinds of
mushrooms.
Location: Denison
Nature Center
/ Time: 3-6:30pm
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Sept.
28
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By
Land By Sea:
Antique Vehicles at Mystic Seaport
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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. Ending
with a parade throughout the Seaport at 3:00 pm.
Location:
Mystic Seaport / Admission: Regular
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Sept
20-21
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Wine
and Food Festival
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Rain
or Shine, this event will feature live music, wine tasting and wine cellar
tours. Local restaurant and food vendors will also be available.
Location: Stonington
Vineyards/ Time: 11am/ Admission: FREE
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Oct.
4-5
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Annual
Harvest Fest
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Our
biggest event of the year at Jonathon Edwards the best
way to celebrate the fall grape harvest in New England.
There are gourmet food vendors, local artists and craft vendors, grape
stomping contests and more! Live music will include Wicked Peach from 3 to
6pm on Saturday, continuing on Sunday with Village Jammers playing 12 to 3pm
and Sugar Daddy playing 3 to 6pm. Free pumpkin painting and hayrides for the
kids! Tickets are good for both days. Tickets are $15/adult in advance; $18
at the door and includes a souvenir glass. Under 21 free admission with parent
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Oct
11-13
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Chowderfest
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A
perfect New England combination: cool sea
air and hot “chowda”. Enjoy amazing views of the waterfront and enjoy
specialty foods prepared and served by local charitable organizations.
Location: Mystic Seaport/ Time: 10:30-3:30/ Admission: Regular
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Oct
23 |
Annual
Beer Tasting |
2nd Annual
Brews & Blues Beer Tasting – Stonington Meadows. Thursday, October 23,
6-9pm. Tickets $30 in advance/ $35 at the door
Tickets can be purchased at The Greater Westerly-Pawcatuck Area Chamber of
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Oct 17-19, 23-26, 31 & Nov 1
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Nautical
Nightmares
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Experience
an eerie evening at Mystic Seaport. Hear tales of New
England's historic ghosts, legends and unsolved mysteries. Haunt
historic vessels and exhibits, and hear spooky stories of lighthouses and
ghost ships. Nautical Nightmares is not recommended for children under seven.
Time: TBD/ Admission: TBD/ Location: Mystic Seaport
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Oct.
26 & 27
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Spooky
Nature Trail
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Roam
the nature Center’s trails after dark to find
fantastical creatures, cackling witches and shimmering fairies. Trail is for
all ages. Trail is self-guided – bring a flashlight.
Location: Denison
Nature Center/
Time: TBD Admission: TBD
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NOVEMBER-DECEMBER 2008
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Nov.
23 & 24
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Mystic
Seaport Field Days
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House
filled with kids for Thanksgiving? Get all that excess energy out at our
Field Days, with traditional games on the village green, wagon rides, hot
cider and rollicking songs of the sea.
Location: Mystic Seaport/ Admission: Regular/ Time: 9am-5pm
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Nov.
29
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Santa
Arrives by Tugboat
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Santa
Claus arrives in Mystic aboard the Kingston II tugboat. Come meet Santa on
the dock of the Mystic
River Park.
He will greet the crowds and listen to all the children’s holiday wishes.
Come enjoy the Christmas carols while waiting for Santa to arrive.
Location: Mystic
River Park/
Time: 2pm/ Admission: FREE
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Nov 29-30 & Dec 4-7, 11-14,
18-21, 27-28
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Lantern
Light Tours
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One
of Connecticut's most popular yuletide activities, our Lantern Light Tours
take you back with theatrical scenes of Christmas past with horse drawn
carriage rides, visits to old St. Nick and rowdy revels in our 19th-century
style tavern. These evening dramas sell out fast, so make sure to get your
tickets early. Inquire at front desk for tickets or Mystic Seaport.
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Dec.
2
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Mystic
Stroll
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Stroll
the historic street of downtown Mystic and listen to the carolers rejoice in
the holiday spirit. Merchants will keep their shops open late so everyone can
get ahead start on their holiday shopping, while enjoying hot cider and
cookies in the shops.
Location: Downtown Mystic/ Time: 6pm/ Admission: FREE
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Dec.
6 |
Mystic Holiday Magic |
On Saturday, December 6th, visit Historic Downtown
Mystic to experience some Mystic Holiday Magic! The entire downtown area
will be decorated with festive greenery and the rooftops will be outlined
with twinkling white lights.
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Dec.
16
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Community
Carol Sing
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Get
into the joyous spirit of the season at a good old-fashioned carol sing. And
not just any carol sing. You'll be backed by a brass quartet, the Mystic
Seaport carolers and the beautiful backdrop of the Mystic River.
Bring a canned good for a local charity.
Location: Mystic Seaport/ Time: 3pm/ Admission: FREE
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Dec.
26-Jan 1
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Holiday Magic At Mystic
Seaport
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It's
the week after Christmas. The kids are home from school.
What to do? Visit Mystic Seaport and experience Holiday Magic!
Discover the magical heavens under our Planetarium dome. Giggle as you learn
a magic trick (or two!), participate in a professional 19th-century magic
show and create a holiday treasure.
Time: 10 a.m.- 4 p.m./Regular Seaport Admission
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Dec.
31
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Westerly
First Night
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Come
enjoy the celebrations of the last night of one year and the first morning of
the New Year. Enjoy fun activities through out the night and finish off with
fireworks at midnight.
Location: Downtown Westerly/
Time: 2:00pm-midnight/ Admission: First Night Button required – inquire at
front desk for buttons.
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