Seaport Advisory

Community Calendar – Issue #1
A bi-weekly snapshot of local events and activities across Connecticut and Rhode Island.

Welcome to the first edition of the Community Calendar. This bi-weekly blog highlights upcoming community events, live music, family activities, and seasonal happenings across New London County and Middlesex County in Connecticut, as well as Washington County and Newport County in Rhode Island.

We intentionally exclude town meeting dates and focus on events that are easy to attend and enjoy. If you’d like to submit an event for a future issue, please email info@seaportre.com with the subject line Community Event Submission.

Connecticut

New London County

• Winter Market at the Velvet Mill
  Stonington | Saturday, January 25 | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  Indoor winter market featuring local artisans, makers, and food vendors.
  Event website
• Live Music at The Engine Room
  Mystic | Friday, January 24 | Evening
  Local live music in a casual pub setting.
  Venue website
• Eastern Connecticut Symphony Orchestra Performance
  New London | Saturday, January 25 | 7:30 PM
  Live orchestral performance at the Garde Arts Center.
  Event details
• Family Storytime at Groton Public Library
  Groton | Weekly | Morning session
  Interactive storytime program for young children and families.
  Library calendar

Middlesex County

• Chester Winter Arts Weekend
  Chester | January 24–26 | Various times
  Local galleries and studios host winter exhibitions and events.
  Town events page
• Essex Steam Train Winter Excursions
  Essex | Select dates | Daytime departures
  Scenic winter train rides through the Connecticut River Valley.
  Event details
• Winter Farmers Market
  Old Saybrook | Saturdays | Morning hours
  Indoor farmers market featuring local vendors and producers.
  Market information

Rhode Island

Washington County

• Westerly Winterfest
  Westerly | Saturday, January 25 | Afternoon & Evening
  Community winter celebration with food, music, and local vendors.
  Event details
• Live Music at Grey Sail Brewing
  Westerly | Friday, January 24 | Evening
  Live local music at the brewery taproom.
  Brewery events

Newport County

• Newport Winter Festival
  Newport | January 31 – February 9 | Various times
  Annual winter festival featuring food, entertainment, and community events.
  Festival website
• Live Music at Newport Vineyards
  Middletown | Sunday, January 26 | Late morning / early afternoon
  Live music paired with wine and seasonal food offerings.
  Event calendar
• Guided Mansion Tours
  Newport | Daily | Scheduled tour times
  Winter-season guided tours of Newport’s historic mansions.
  Tour information

This Community Calendar is intended as a public resource. Event details may change. Please confirm dates and times directly with the event organizer.