Events

 
Moby-Dick Marathon 
Category: Special Community 
Date(s): July 31-Aug. 1 
Region: Mystic Country 
City: Mystic 
Venue: Mystic Seaport 
Description: The reading of all 135 chapters of "Moby-Dick" begins at noon on July 31 and continues overnight, concluding at noon on Aug. 1, Melville's birthday. Visitors are invited to participate in the marathon, which includes the night aboard the "Charles W. Morgan," the last wooden whaleship in the world. 
 
"Scarecrows at the Museum: A Harvestine Adventure" 
Category: Especially For Kids 
Date(s): October 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 
Region: Mystic Country 
City: Old Lyme 
Venue: Florence Griswold Museum 
Description: "Making Hay: Scarecrow Crafts." Visit the Museum on a Sunday and join in the hands-on fun. 
 
"Scarecrows at the Museum: A Harvestine Adventure" 
Category: Seasonal/Holiday Delight 
Date(s): October 15-16, 22-23, 29-30 
Region: Mystic Country 
City: Old Lyme 
Venue: Florence Griswold Museum 
Description: "A Theatrical Exploration of Scarecrows at the Museum" (not-so-very-scary nighttime tours). Tour the museum at night in small groups to solve the mystery of the spellbound scarecrow. Aided by lanterns and flashlights participants will be led through the grounds on a harvestine quest. A night of dark thrills and fun scarecrow antics for all. Flashlights and registration recommended. 
 
"Scarecrows at the Museum: A Harvestine Adventure" 
Category: Special Community 
Date(s): October 16 
Region: Mystic Country 
City: Old Lyme 
Venue: Florence Griswold Museum 
Description: "Heirloom Apple Day." Meet apple farmer Peter Haywood of Haywood Farms in New Hartford, CT, to learn about all things apples. See the variety of apples grown in the state and taste fresh cider. 
 
"Scarecrows at the Museum: A Harvestine Adventure" 
Category: Especially For Kids 
Date(s): October 18 
Region: Mystic Country 
City: Old Lyme 
Venue: Florence Griswold Museum 
Description: "Somewhere Over the Rainbow Teddy Bear Tea Party." Share the enhancement of the Scarecrow event with your little ones at this "Wizard of Oz" themed tea party. Enjoy edible haystacks, a scarecrow story, and a short walk to see some of the scarecrows. "Wizard of Oz" costumes or scarecrow attire encouraged. Register on-line. 
 
"Scarecrows at the Museum: A Harvestine Adventure" 
Category: Seasonal/Holiday Delight, Especially For Kids 
Date(s): October 30 
Region: Mystic Country 
City: Old Lyme 
Venue: Florence Griswold Museum 
Description: "Halloween Party and Costume Parade." The party lasts all day with yummy treats and fun hands-one crafts. Be part of the Halloween Costume parade and march through the Scarecrows at the Museum. Costume prizes awarded. 
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