Fall is in the air and Essex Board of Trade is excited to host its annual Scarecrow Contest and FestiFall.  This year, guests can welcome FestiFALL's special guests – “The Wicked Witch of the West” and “Glinda the Good Witch”  at You Me & The Sea. Be sure to stop by and take a selfie!  

2:00 – 5:00 pm Scavenger Hunt – Participating retailers & restaurants will be hosting. Guests who find all (6) of the hidden witches win a free gourmet treat at the CT River Museum!

3:00 – 5:00 pm “The Wicked Witch of the West” and “Glinda the Good Witch” will be at You Me & the Sea for selfies! Which witch will you pick?! Are you a good witch or a bad witch?

4:00 pm Twilight Tour of River View Cemetery (RVC) Join Essex Historical Society for a guided tour of the RVC. We will trace RVC’s history from a simple burial yard to its park-like setting of today. Cost: $5 per person, free to members of Essex Historical Society. For more info: www.essexhistory.org

Main Street Town Park

3:00 – 5:00 pm Live Music in the Park sponsored by the Essex Park and Recreation featuring – The Meadow Brothers

3:00 – 6:00 pm Face painting

3:00 – 6:00 pm Help create the yellow brick road with chalk

6:30 pm An evening, outdoor movie presentation sponsored by the Ivoryton Library – The Wizard of Oz (weather permitting). Come dressed as your favorite character!!!

CT River Museum

10:00 am – 5:00 pm FREE Admission for children 12 and under all day to the CT River Museum

2:30 pm & 4:00 pm Spooky Tree making kids crafts with Allison Insall, Director of Education and Public Programs