Ongoing Events
May 5-10, 2008
Live Entertainment
RiverWalk Restaurant
Enjoy live entertainment every Monday and Wednesday thru Saturday. This week RiverWalk will be featuring Tommy G, Christopher John, Dave Laudon, James Harris, and Occidental Gypsy. Shows begin at 7:00 pm. Visit mysticriverwalk.com for more information.
May 10, 2008
Greg Piccolo and Heavy Juice
HIlton Mystic
Come see the debut of Greg's Heavy Juice Expansion Pac featuring a four piece horn section - May 10th 8pm - 12am. Perhaps best remembered for his 24-year stint with Rhode Island's internationally renowned jump blues band Roomful of Blues, Greg Piccolo has followed his muse since his teenage years. Greg has played with a variety of bands since the age of 13. In company with his Roomful compatriots, Greg Piccolo is one of the guys that reintroduced swing to America in a popular sense. The swing revival of the nineties would never have happened without Roomful of Blues pointing the way during the seventies and eighties.
Price: Call Hilton Mystic for pricing
May 11, 2008
Mother's Day Brunch
Hilton Mystic
Treat Mom to a special Mother's Day Brunch at Hilton Mystic. Brunch will run from 11am to 2pm. Menu includes: Fresh Baked Muffins, Croissants, Pastries, Ceaser Salad, Seafood Pasta Roulade, Omelettes prepared to order, Roasted Prime Rib of Beef, Salmon, Pan Seared Chicken Breast and much more. Piano music by Joe Greico.
May 11, 2008
Mother's Day Grand Buffet
Seamen's Inne Restaurant & Pub
Bring Mom out to Seamen's Inne for her special day! The Grand Buffet will be open from 10:30am - 4:30pm. Selections will include: Coriander Crusted Salmon, Seamen's Inne Seafood Pot Pie, Roast Turkey with Gravy and Cranberry Relish, Chile Roasted Pork Loin with Molasses Rum Sauce, Roasted New York Sirloin with Cabernet Demi Glace, assorted muffins & pastries, and much more. Please call 572-5303 for reservations.
Price: $32.95 Adults, $15.95 Children 7-12, $9.95 Children 6 and under
May 12-17, 2008
Live Entertainment
RiverWalk Restaurant
Enjoy live entertainment at RiverWalk Restaurant every Monday and Wednesday thru Saturday. This week's featured musicians are Tommy G, Ron Drago, Gopherbroke, Phil Newland, and Dave Laudon. Shows begin at 7:00 pm. Visit mysticriverwalk.com for more information.
May 13, 2008
Early Summer Wines
RiverWalk Restaurant
"Early Summer Wines" hosted by Deborah Bazzano from Connecticut Distributors Inc. Deb will help us get a jump on the warmer weather ahead by featuring wines that are well suited to beat the heat! Event begins promptly at 5:30pm.
Price: $14 per person. We strongly encourage you to purchase your seats in advance.
May 19-24, 2008
Live Entertainment
RiverWalk Restaurant
Enjoy live entertainment every Monday and Wednesday through Saturday night. This week we will be featuring Tommy G, Christopher John, Dave Laudon, James Harris, and Bill Goodspeed. Shows start at 7:00 pm. Visit mysticriverwalk.com for more information.
May 20, 2008
A Day of Rose
RiverWalk Restaurant
"A Day of Rose" hosted by Tracy Barrette from Hartley and Parker Inc. french for "pink" or "rose colored", rose' is used in the wine world to refer to wines of this color. Draining the juice off of the skins of red grapes within 2-3 days, and allowing it to ferment in another vessel produces wines with low to medium alcohol content, lively acidity, and perfumy fruity aromas and flavors. Event begins promptly at 5:30pm.
Price: $14 per person. We strongly encourage you to purchase your seats in advance.
Saturday thru Monday, May 24-26
Lobster Days
Mystic Seaport
Lobsters in the rough are served up Saturday to Monday, 11am - 3pm, by the Rotary Club of Mystic. Lobster platters are served picnic-style under Mystic Seaport's open-air Boat Shed where diners can watch boats cruising on the Mystic River and enjoy musical entertainment by Finest Kind. Proceeds from Memorial Day Weekend are distributed to local charities supported by the club.
Lobster platters include cole slaw, corn on the cob, drawn butter and choice of iced tea or lemonade. A hot dog platter is also available for $7. A cash bar will be available for additional beverages.
Museum admission is required to attend Lobster Days. Food costs do not include price of admission, unless a combo ticket is purchased.
Price: $21 for a single lobster and $37 for twin lobsters. Or purchase a special combination ticket of Museum admission and a single lobster dinner for $36 for adults and $32 for a youth (6-17) combo ticket.
May 25-31, 2008
Live Entertainment
RiverWalk Restaurant
Enjoy live entertainment at RiverWalk Restaurant every Monday and Wednesday thru Saturday. This week's featured musicians are Tommy G, Ron Drago, Gopherbroke, Phil Newland, and Dave Laudon. Shows begin at 7:00 pm. Visit mysticriverwalk.com for more information.
May 27, 2008
German Rieslings
RiverWalk Restaurant
"German Rieslings" hosted by Roger Hoadley from Slocum and Sons Inc. Riesling is considered by many to be one of the world's great white wine grapes and produces some of the very best white wines. The delicate but complex Riesling wines are characterized by a spicy but fruity flavor and in Germany, graded in ascending order of sweetness as Auslese, Beerenauslese and Trckenbeerenauslese. Tastings begin promptly at 5:30pm.
Price: $14 per person. We strongly encourage you to purchase your seats in advance.
June 8, 2008
World Ocean's Day
Mystic Aquarium & Institute For Exploration
Visit the Aquarium on Sunday, June 8th and have fun discovering what the world's oceans have to offer from shore birds to interesting fish adaptations and more. Did you know that over 70% of our planet is covered with water or that flounder transform from a normal appearing fish at birth to a round, flat fish in adulthood? Join us for exciting activities for all ages to have fun and learn about our wonderful ocean planet. Activities are free with your admission and are available from 11am to 4pm.
Price: Adults $23.00, Children (3-17) $17.00, Children (2 and under) Free
June 13, 2008
Friday Night Swing
Hilton Mystic
The Cartells - A band transcending the boundaries of style and able to adapt to virtually any performance situation, The Cartells have built a reputation for being the band of choice for concerts, nightclubs, & private functions of all kinds, and is one of the most popular wedding bands in Connecticut. Jazz, swing, rhythm & blues and popular music of all styles are equally represented in their impressive repertoire, and their dedication to defining and fulfilling the wants & needs of their audience results in every appearance being an event to remember. Music from 8-11PM. Cash bar and snack menu. Bring your dancing shoes!
June 13-15, 2008
29th Annual Sea Music Festival
Mystic Seaport
Mystic Seaport is proud to host its 29th Annual Sea Music Festival, one of the world's premier sea music events. More than 5,000 people gather each year to hear a solid core of performers carry on classic musical traditions of the Golden Age of Sail. We have featured music from maritime cultures around the world, including the United Kingdom, Italy, Portugal, Australia, Iceland, Poland, Netherlands, France, Canada and Africa, as well as native peoples within the United States.
Price: Free with the price of admission
June 21, 2008
Fifth Annual ARK (Animal Rescue Kayak) and Bike Event
Bluff Point State Park
Join Mystic Aquarium & Institute for Exploration at Bluff Point State Park, Groton, CT on Saturday, June 21st, 2008 for a day of adventure to benefit the Marine Aniaml Rescue Program. This event is open to participants from novice to expert or just be a virtual kayaker to help gather pledges for animal rescue. Bring the family and enjoy a day at the beach, full of fun and prizes!
To learn more about this event and how you can support this worthy cause go to the
ARK: Animal Rescue Kayak event page.
Price: Fundraising Event - Participants gather pledges
June 27-29, 2008
2008 WoodenBoat Show
Mystic Seaport
Attend the 17th Annual WoodenBoat Show and step aboard traditional classics and contemporary wooden boats of every type. Large and small; old and new; power, sail, oar and paddle-all will be on display at Mystic Seaport. Find everything you need to outfit your boat. Learn skills at informative workshops and demonstrations. Watch families build and launch their own boats ~ AND MUCH MORE!
Price: Free with the price of admission
July 4, 2008
Independence Day
Mystic Seaport
Go back in time and experience an authentic 1870s Fourth of July celebration. No hoop skirt or handlebar moustache required. Discover an earlier spirit of independence with special ceremonies and a parade. Events run from 9am - 5pm.
Price: $18.50/adult; $13/youth 6-17; children 5 and under FREE
July 8, 2008
Musical Entertainment by The Cartells
Hilton Mystic
The Cartells - A band transcending the boundaries of style and able to adapt to virtually any performance situation, The Cartells have built a reputation for being the band of choice for concerts, nightclubs, & private functions of all kinds, and is one of the most popular wedding bands in Connecticut. Jazz, swing, rhythm & blues and popular music of all styles are equally represented in their impressive repertoire, and their dedication to defining and fulfilling the wants & needs of their audience results in every appearance being an event to remember. Music from 8-11PM. Cash bar and snack menu. Bring your dancing shoes!
July 26 & 27, 2008
Antique & Classic Boat Rendezvous
Mystic Seaport
The Antique & Classic Boat Rendezvous is a dazzling display of high-quality antique vessels built before 1963, including cruisers, sailboats, runabouts, launches, and more. An award competition recognizes excellence in restoration, authenticity, and workmanship, among other criteria.
Dressed and in pristine condition, approximately 50 classic vessels create a colorful gathering along the Museum’s waterfront all day Saturday and Sunday morning for your viewing pleasure. Sunday at 12:30 p.m., the Museum's National Historic Landmark steamboat Sabino leads the vessels in a jubilant, costume and music-filled three-mile parade down the Mystic River.
Price: Free with musuem admission. For more information about the Rendezvous, please contact Shannon McKenzie at 860.572.5341
July 31 - August 1, 2008
Melville Marathon
Mystic Seaport
Visitors are invited to participate in the marathon, which includes spending the night aboard the Charles W. Morgan, the last wooden whaleship in the world. Copies of the novel are available for those who want to follow the reading. Visitors, staff, and volunteers can choose to take turns reading chapters throughout the marathon, except for chapter 1, "Loomings," and the Epilogue, both of which are read by an actor portraying Mr. Melville himself! A great white birthday cake arrives at noon on August 1st, marking the end of the marathon.
Price: Adults $18.50, children (6-17) $13, 5 and under free
August 8 - 10, 2008
51st Mystic Outdoor Art Festival
Historic Downtown Mystic
In its 50th year, the Mystic Outdoor Art Festival is the oldest festival of its kind in the northeast. Juried show with more than 300 artists displaying and selling their work. Live entertainment and refreshments. Saturday 11am - 6pm and Sunday 11am - 5pm.
August 12, 2008
Musical Entertainment by The Cartells
Hilton Mystic
The Cartells - A band transcending the boundaries of style and able to adapt to virtually any performance situation, The Cartells have built a reputation for being the band of choice for concerts, nightclubs, & private functions of all kinds, and is one of the most popular wedding bands in Connecticut. Jazz, swing, rhythm & blues and popular music of all styles are equally represented in their impressive repertoire, and their dedication to defining and fulfilling the wants & needs of their audience results in every appearance being an event to remember. Music from 8-11PM. Cash bar and snack menu. Bring your dancing shoes!
August 16-17, 2008
Antique Marine Engine Exposition
Mystic Seaport
The transition from sail to engine power was a monumentous event for the maritime industry - and the world. Experience it firsthand as collectors from around the country show off a humming, steaming display of 19th- and early 20th-century marine engines. Inboards, outboards, steam engines and models will be on display in the Henry B. duPont Preservation Shipyard. For a list of events visit
www.mysticseaport.org.
Price: Adults $18.50, children (6-17) $13, 5 and under free
September 14, 2008
Coastweeks Regatta
Mystic Seaport
Climb into your shell, or simply enjoy the shoreside view, as rowing vessels race against time during our 16th Annual Coastweeks Regatta, a celebration of a truly benign use of our marine environment.
The Regatta offers events in a range of masters, open, collegiate and junior categories. Singles, doubles, and fours will race; participants must pre-register and bring their own shells. During the racing, enjoy music from a Dixieland band. Participants may visit the Museum for free; their guests may visit at a special group rate.
We encourage all entrants to register early and electronically at www.roninracing.com. If you don't have Internet access, please contact Shannon McKenzie at 860.572.5341.
Coastweeks Regatta is a part of the Mystic Weekend of Rowing, which also includes a Saturday "Battle Between the Bridges." For more information, please visit www.mwor.org.
Price: Participants may visit the Museum for free; their guests may visit at a special group rate.
September 20, 2008
Ocean Commotion Gala
Mystic Aquarium & Institute for Exploration
Put on your best black and white attire and join us for a memorable evening as the Aquarium transforms into an enchanting world of undersea beauty. Enjoy fine dining, dancing and a live auction! Our most elegant annual gala, Ocean Commotion raises important funds for Mystic Aquarium & Institute for Exploration. Tables are available for $10,000, $5,000 and $1,500. Individual tickets cost $150 pp. For more information on tickets, tables and corporate sponsorship opportunities, please call the Development Office at (860) 572-5955, ext. 518, or email
development@mysticaquarium.org
Price: Individual tickets are $150.00 per person.
September 21, 2008
By Land and By Sea: Antique Vehicles at Mystic Seaport
Mystic Seaport
September 21, marks our 11th Annual "By Land and By Sea: Antique Vehicles at Mystic Seaport" show.
See the village, waterfront and ships bustle with activity as early 20th century cars, trucks and motorcycles go about the daily business of the 1920s.
Enjoy a ride in one of these classic vehicles and experience the 20th century's newest mode of transportation. Rides originate next to the L.A. Dunton.
View a recreated 1920s farmers market and recall an age when motor vehicles connected inland farms with coastal communities, transporting products in each direction.
Cap off the day while watching the grand parade of vehicles at 3 p.m. as they circle Museum grounds in the annual event finale. It's a sight to behold! (Hint: The best place to see the parade is on the Village Green in front of the Galley Restaurant.)
For more information, call 888.973.2767 or 860.572.5315.
Price: $18.50 for adult, $13 for youth (ages 6-17), children 5 and under free
September 27 & 28, 2008
National Estuaries Day & Cleanup
Mystic Aquarium & Institute For Exploration and Bluff Point State Park
Join us at the Aquarium from 10am to 4pm for a fun filled day of activities, games, storytelling and live animal presentations as we celebrate National Estuaries Day and learn about Long Island Sound. Then, the following day on September 28 from 10am to 1pm you can help clean up our local estuary at Bluff Point State Park in Groton, CT. You'll be joining millions of others around the world as we participate in the annual International Coastal Clean-Up Initiative. Activities are free with the cost of admission.
Price: Aquarium Admission - $23 adult, $17 youth (ages 3-17), children 2 and under Free
October 11-13, 2008
Chowderfest
Mystic Seaport
Cool sea air, a warm autumn sun and piping-hot "chowda". Does it get any better than that?
At Mystic Seaport's annual Chowderfest, visitors taste the best chowder anywhere, delectable seafood specialties, seasonal desserts and beer, wine and apple cider. And there's more on the menu than great food. Stroll through the village and enjoy live music by Finest Kind and the Mystic Seaport Chanteymen. Bring the kids to enjoy a "clammy" art project and story time in the Children's Museum. Learn about late summer stars and the mariner under the Planetarium dome. Or, climb aboard our steamboat Sabino for a closer look at the colorful foliage. Chowderfest is held annually on Columbus Day weekend. Cost for chowder and other items is in addition to Museum admission. A portion of Chowderfest proceeds benefit the Museum and the Special Olympics of Connecticut.
Price: $18.50 adult; $13 youth (ages 6-17); children 5 and under FREE
