Seaport Advisory

Community Calendar – Issue #4
March 9 – March 22, 2026

Welcome back to the Community Calendar, our bi-weekly roundup of local events and activities across Southeastern Connecticut and Coastal Rhode Island. Each issue highlights live music, arts and culture, community gatherings, and family-friendly programming taking place over the next two weeks.

We intentionally leave out town meetings and administrative listings to keep the calendar easy to scan and focused on events people actually attend and enjoy.

Want to submit an event? Email info@seaportre.com with the subject line Community Event Submission.

Connecticut

New London County

• St. Patrick’s Day Parade – New London
  Sunday, March 15 • 1:00 PM • Downtown New London
  Annual parade celebrating Irish heritage with marching bands, community groups, and local organizations.
  Event details
• Live Music – The Engine Room
  Mystic • Friday, March 13 • Evening
  Local live music performance in Mystic’s popular downtown restaurant and bar.
  Venue calendar
• Eastern Connecticut Symphony Orchestra Concert
  Saturday, March 21 • 7:30 PM • Garde Arts Center, New London
  An evening of orchestral music performed by the ECSO.
  Event listing
• Winter Market at the Velvet Mill
  Saturday, March 14 • 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM • Stonington
  Indoor artisan market featuring local vendors, food, and handmade goods.
  Event website

Middlesex County

• Essex Clipper Dinner Train
  Saturday, March 14 • 5:30 PM • Essex Steam Train
  Dinner train experience traveling along the Connecticut River Valley.
  Train calendar
• Chester Sunday Market
  Sunday, March 15 • 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM • Chester
  Local vendors, baked goods, produce, and artisan products.
  Town events page
• Winter Harvest Farmers Market
  Wednesdays • 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM • East Hampton
  Indoor farmers market featuring local farms and specialty foods.
  Market information

Rhode Island

Washington County

• St. Patrick’s Day Celebration – Westerly
  Saturday, March 14 • Downtown Westerly
  Seasonal celebration with local restaurants, music, and festivities throughout town.
  Event calendar
• Live Music – Grey Sail Brewing
  Friday, March 13 • Evening • Westerly
  Live music performance at the Grey Sail taproom.
  Brewery events

Newport County

• Live Music Brunch – Newport Vineyards
  Sunday, March 15 • 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM • Middletown
  Live music brunch paired with wine and seasonal menu offerings.
  Event calendar
• Guided Mansion Tours
  Daily • Newport Mansions
  Winter tours continue at several historic properties throughout Newport.
  Tour information

This Community Calendar is intended as a public resource. Event dates and times may change, so please confirm with the event organizer before attending.