Community Calendar for July 13 through July 26 featuring coastal events across Connecticut and Rhode Island

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Community Calendar: July 13 – July 26, 2026

A coastal guide to events across New London County, Middlesex County, South County Rhode Island, and Newport County — including concerts, festivals, theater, beach events, farmers markets, art, family programming, food, and summer traditions.

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A Wider Coastal Calendar for Mid-July

Welcome to the next Seaport Real Estate Services Community Calendar, covering Monday, July 13 through Sunday, July 26, 2026.

This issue expands beyond New London County and South County Rhode Island to include Middlesex County, Connecticut and Newport County, Rhode Island. The result is a broader coastal guide for readers looking for summer concerts, theater, family activities, beach events, local markets, cultural programming, festivals, and destination-worthy events.

From Mystic, Groton, Waterford, and New London to Essex, Middletown, East Haddam, Narragansett, Westerly, Matunuck, Newport, and Portsmouth, this calendar highlights the places and experiences that make our shoreline region so special.

New London County, Connecticut

Outdoor concerts, beach movies, farmers markets, Mystic Seaport programming, and summer entertainment across Southeastern Connecticut.

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Markets, Music, Beach Nights & Mystic Traditions

New London County’s mid-July calendar includes Groton’s summer music series, Waterford Beach Park concerts, Eastern Point Beach programming, and Mystic Seaport Museum’s Sea Glass Festival.

Groton Farmers Market at Washington Park

Farmers Market

Groton Farmers’ Market at Washington Park

Dates: Tuesday, July 14 and Tuesday, July 21, 2026
Time: 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Location: Washington Park, Groton, CT

A recurring Tuesday market offering local produce, community vendors, and a convenient summer stop in the heart of Groton.

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Waterford Summer Concert Series at Waterford Beach Park

Concert

Waterford Summer Concert Series

Dates: Wednesday, July 15 and Wednesday, July 22, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Location: Waterford Beach Park, Waterford, CT

Waterford’s Wednesday concert series continues at Waterford Beach Park, with Nick Bosse & The Northern Roots and Shaded Soul Band listed during this issue window.

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Free Movie at the Beach Superman in Groton

Family Movie

Free Movie at the Beach — Superman

Date: Thursday, July 16, 2026
Time: 7:00 PM
Location: Groton, CT

A free beach movie night offering an easy family-friendly summer outing in Groton.

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Whiskey Boulevard at Groton Concerts in the Park

Concert

Groton Concerts in the Park — Whiskey Boulevard

Date: Friday, July 17, 2026
Time: 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Location: Washington Park, Groton, CT
Cost: Free

A free Friday night summer concert at Washington Park, continuing Groton’s popular Concerts in the Park series.

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Waves and Jams at Eastern Point Beach in Groton

Beach Music

Waves and Jams at Eastern Point Beach

Date: Wednesday, July 22, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: Eastern Point Beach, Groton, CT

A beachside summer music event at Eastern Point Beach, offering a relaxed waterfront evening in Groton.

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Wicked Peach at Groton Concerts in the Park

Concert

Groton Concerts in the Park — Wicked Peach

Date: Friday, July 24, 2026
Time: 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Location: Washington Park, Groton, CT
Cost: Free

Groton’s Friday night concert series continues with Wicked Peach at Washington Park.

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Sea Glass Festival at Mystic Seaport Museum

Festival

Sea Glass Festival at Mystic Seaport Museum

Date: Saturday, July 25, 2026
Time: Museum open 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM; grounds close 6:00 PM
Location: Mystic Seaport Museum, Mystic, CT

A summer festival celebrating sea glass, coastal creativity, museum exhibits, historic vessels, and Mystic’s maritime character.

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Middlesex County, Connecticut

Riverfront concerts, library programs, historic walks, Goodspeed theater, and community events throughout the Connecticut River Valley.

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River Towns, Theater & Summer Music

Middlesex County brings a strong mix of Goodspeed theater, Middletown riverfront concerts, Essex community events, library programming, and historic walks.

Goodspeed Musicals Crazy For You in East Haddam

Theater

Goodspeed Musicals — Crazy For You

Dates: Running June 19 – August 16, 2026
Location: The Goodspeed, East Haddam, CT

A classic Goodspeed summer theater experience along the Connecticut River.

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Middletown Summer Sounds Concert Series at Harbor Park

Concert

Middletown Summer Sounds Concert Series

Date: Thursday, July 16, 2026
Time: Kid’s preshow 5:30 PM; music 6:00 PM
Location: Harbor Park, Middletown, CT

A riverfront summer concert series at Harbor Park, pairing family-friendly preshow entertainment with evening music.

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Essex Summer Concert Series in Middlesex County Connecticut

Concert

Essex Park & Recreation Summer Concert Series

Dates: Mid-July listings
Time: 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Location: Ivoryton Green / Essex Village Main Street Park

A local summer concert series featuring community performances in classic Essex settings.

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Russell Library Family Folk Concert in Middletown

Family Music

Russell Library Family Folk Concert

Date: Saturday, July 18, 2026
Time: 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Location: Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown, CT

A family-friendly folk concert hosted by Russell Library in Middletown.

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Essex Historical Society summer walk

History Walk

Essex Historical Society Summer Walk

Date: Saturday, July 25, 2026
Location: Essex area

A guided summer walk connecting local history, architecture, and community storytelling in Essex.

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Washington County / South County, Rhode Island

Theater, beach concerts, lavender fields, Wilcox Park events, family programming, and signature South County summer traditions.

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Theater, Beach Music, Lavender & Wilcox Park

South County’s July calendar includes Theatre By The Sea productions, Narragansett beach concerts, the Blessing of the Fleet, Wilcox Park programming, and family-friendly library events.

Grease at Theatre By The Sea in Matunuck Rhode Island

Theater

Grease at Theatre By The Sea

Dates: Running through Saturday, July 18, 2026
Location: Theatre By The Sea, Matunuck, RI

A high-energy musical favorite at one of South County’s most recognized summer theater venues.

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Titanic The Broadway Musical at Theatre By The Sea

Theater

Titanic — The Broadway Musical

Begins: Thursday, July 23, 2026
Location: Theatre By The Sea, Matunuck, RI

Theatre By The Sea’s next major summer production begins during this calendar window.

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Narragansett Concerts on the Beach

Beach Concert

Narragansett Concerts on the Beach — Dave Frageorgia

Date: Monday, July 13, 2026
Time: 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Location: North Beach Clubhouse, Narragansett, RI

A beachside summer concert at North Beach Clubhouse, bringing live music to the Narragansett shoreline.

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Narragansett Gazebo Summer Concert Series The Hitmen

Concert

Narragansett Gazebo Summer Concert Series — The Hitmen

Date: Friday, July 17, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Location: Gazebo Park, Narragansett, RI
Cost: Free

A free outdoor summer concert in Gazebo Park, part of Narragansett’s seasonal music programming.

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Blessing of the Fleet in Narragansett Rhode Island

Tradition

Blessing of the Fleet

Date: Friday, July 24, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Location: Narragansett, RI

A signature Narragansett summer tradition connected to the area’s working waterfront and coastal identity.

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Colonial Theatre presents The Roommate in Wilcox Park Westerly

Theater

Colonial Theatre Presents “The Roommate”

Dates: Friday, July 24 – Sunday, July 26, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Location: Wilcox Park, Westerly, RI

An outdoor theater experience in Wilcox Park, continuing Westerly’s summer tradition of arts in the park.

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Wilcox Park Specimen Trees walking tour in Westerly

Walking Tour

Walking Tour of Wilcox Park | Specimen Trees

Date: Saturday, July 25, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Location: Wilcox Park, Westerly, RI

A guided walk exploring specimen trees and the natural beauty of Wilcox Park.

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Newport County, Rhode Island

World-class music, dance, art exhibitions, and destination events from Newport to Portsmouth and beyond.

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Music, Dance, Art & Newport’s Signature Summer Energy

Newport County’s mid-July calendar features Newport Classical, Newport Dance Festival, gallery exhibitions, and the world-renowned Newport Folk Festival.

Newport Classical Music Festival in Newport Rhode Island

Classical Music

Newport Classical Music Festival

Dates: Through July 19, 2026
Location: Newport / Portsmouth venues

A celebrated summer music festival presenting classical performances in distinctive Newport County venues.

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Newport Dance Festival at Great Friends Meeting House

Dance

Newport Dance Festival

Dates: July 15 – July 19, 2026
Time: 7:30 PM
Location: Great Friends Meeting House, Newport, RI

A multi-night dance festival bringing performance and movement to one of Newport’s historic settings.

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Hunt Slonem Nature Resplendent art exhibition in Newport

Art Exhibition

Hunt Slonem: Nature Resplendent Exhibition

Dates: Through July 26, 2026
Location: Jessica Hagen Fine Art & Design, Newport, RI

A Newport gallery exhibition offering a refined arts-and-culture stop during the summer season.

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Newport Folk Festival at Fort Adams State Park

Festival

Newport Folk Festival

Dates: Friday, July 24 – Sunday, July 26, 2026
Location: Fort Adams State Park, Newport, RI

One of Newport’s most iconic annual events, bringing world-class music and festival energy to Fort Adams State Park.

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Recurring & Ongoing Events

A convenient reference list for recurring, multi-day, and ongoing events during this issue window.

Groton Farmers’ Market at Washington Park
Tuesdays, July 14 and July 21 | 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM | Washington Park, Groton
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Waterford Summer Concert Series
Wednesdays, July 15 and July 22 | 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM | Waterford Beach Park
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Crazy For You at The Goodspeed
Running through August 16 | The Goodspeed, East Haddam
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Grease at Theatre By The Sea
Running through July 18 | Theatre By The Sea, Matunuck
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Newport Classical Music Festival
Through July 19 | Newport / Portsmouth venues
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Newport Folk Festival
July 24 – July 26 | Fort Adams State Park, Newport
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Have an Event to Share?

We are building this Community Calendar as an ongoing regional resource and would love to include more events from throughout New London County, Middlesex County, Washington County, and Newport County. If you have an upcoming festival, performance, fundraiser, market, art event, or family-friendly gathering, send it our way.

Email info@seaportre.com

Event details are subject to change. Please confirm dates, times, locations, pricing, registration requirements, and availability with the event organizer before attending.

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