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Annual Trees in the Rigging in Essex

Annual Trees in the Rigging in Essex

December 01, 2024

Trees in the Rigging is back on December 1st! Join us at the Connecticut River Museum in Essex, Connecticut for a full day of holiday fun.

Together with the Essex Historical Society and Safe Harbor Dauntless & Essex Island, the Connecticut River Museum is pleased to reinvigorate this classic event. Starting at noon, inside the Museum, there will be craft projects for kids. On our North Deck, we will have a Holiday Fair with many treats to enjoy. Don’t miss Steve Cryan’s 31st Annual Train Show on the 3rd floor! Later, you can also celebrate the season by participating in a traditional, lantern-lit carol stroll from Essex Town Hall to the Connecticut River Museum where spectators are invited to bring their own lanterns or flashlights. Check out the dazzling displays created by local boaters during the Boat Parade.

12:00pm: The Museum’s Holiday Fair opens on the North Dock and Holiday Craft Activities are available in the Boathouse!

4:00pm: Land Parade Assembly at Essex Town Hall

4:30pm: Land Parade heads from Essex Town Hall to CT River Museum

5:00 pm: Boat Parade begins. Boaters will be visible from the Museum’s dock and lawn.

6:00 pm: Boat Parade concludes.

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Date:
December 1, 2024
Time:
12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
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Website:
https://ctrivermuseum.org/events/trees-2024/

Venue

Connecticut River Museum
67 Main Street
Essex, CT 06426
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