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Happy 250th Birthday USA + Live Music
Starts: 07/03/2026 - Ends: 07/06/2026
Spend the holiday on the campground! We'll have a golf cart/bike decorating contest and parade, site decorating contest, live music with Violet Theory on Friday and Crush on Saturday, Dunk Tank for Care Camps ($) and more!
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Olde Mistick Village Art Show
Starts: 06/20/2026 - Ends: 09/07/2026
Olde Mistick Village (27 Coogan Blvd) hosts weekend art shows throughout the spring and summer.
- Saturday June 20th 10am – 6pm
- Sunday June 21st 10am – 5pm (Father's Day weekend)
- Saturday July 25th 10am – 6pm
- Sunday July 26th 10am -5pm
- Saturday Sept. 5th 10am -6pm
- Sunday Sept 6th 10am-5pm
- Monday Sept 7th10am -4pm (Labor Day weekend)
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The Annual Wooden Boat Show
Starts: 06/26/2026 - Ends: 06/28/2026
The Wooden Boat Show, hosted in a partnership with Wooden Boat Publications offers something for all wooden boat enthusiasts and maritime history buffs. More than 100 traditional and classic wooden boats of every type will be on display, from handcrafted kayaks to mahogany runabouts, to classic daysailers to schooners. 1 day tickets and 3 day passes including family passes are available. Parking is free.
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Water Wars
Starts: 07/17/2026 - Ends: 07/19/2026
Friday 8PM Movie: Finding Nemo
Saturday
10AM: Puffer Fish Craft
2PM: Mystery War Activity
4PM: Water War
7PM: Game Night
Sunday 9AM: Coloring Hour
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Under the Sea Weekend
Starts: 07/10/2026 - Ends: 07/12/2026
Friday 8PM Movie: Barbie Fairytopia: Mermaidia
Saturday
10AM: Puffer Fish Craft
2PM: Tie Dye $15 per shirt
4PM: Bubble Party
7PM: Bingo
Sunday 9AM: Coloring Hour
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Mystic Outdoor Art Festival
Starts: 08/08/2026 - Ends: 08/09/2026
The two-day Mystic Outdoor Art Festival is the oldest, jurried art show in the Northeast region. The Mystic Outdoor Art Festival serves an audience of art enthusiasts, as well as weekend visitors from the local surrounding communities, New England, the Tri-State area and beyond. The trail of artists begins in downtown Mystic and follows the Mystic River into the shipyard of the Mystic Seaport Museum.
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FloatSwella
Starts: 07/18/2026 - Ends: 07/18/2026
A pop-up paddle-craft only rally on the Mystic River on July 18th. (Rain date July 19th)
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River Glow
Starts: 08/01/2026 - Ends: 08/01/2026
Food, live music, and entertainment come together for an evening of family fun with a beautiful backdrop of over 35 bonfires illuminating the Pawcatuck River in downtown Westerly/Pawcatuck.
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Labor Day Weekend
Starts: 09/04/2026 - Ends: 09/07/2026
Celebrate Labor Day Weekend on the campground! The weekend will be filled with crafts, water wars and live music from Violet Theory.
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Annual Mystic Apple Festival
Starts: 10/17/2026 - Ends: 10/18/2026
Celebrate the annual Mystic Apple Festival! This festival celebrates everything fall, and will host vendors with arts and crafts, specialty hand-knit products, and everyone's favorite seasonal foods with maple, pumpkin, apple, and caramel flavors! Don't miss out on this perfect weekend filled with free family fun!
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America Turns 250!
Starts: 07/01/2026 - Ends: 07/31/2026
America 250 & Fourth of July Events in Mystic, CT (2026)
- Mystic Seaport Museum's America 250 Celebration (July 3–5) – Three days of patriotic fun featuring live music, historic demonstrations, family activities, crafts, special exhibits, and programs celebrating America's 250th birthday.
- Antiques & Horribles Parade (July 4, Noon) – A quirky Mystic tradition dating back to the 1876 Centennial, featuring satirical costumes, music, and plenty of New England charm.
- Mystic Fourth of July Parade (July 4, 10–11 a.m.) – Decorated floats, marching groups, veterans organizations, and patriotic displays celebrating the nation's semiquincentennial.
- America 250 Concert Series (July 3–5) – Enjoy American roots music, sea shanties, and jazz performances throughout the holiday weekend at Mystic Seaport Museum.
- Connecticut's CT250 Bell Ringing (July 4, 2 p.m.) – Communities across the state will ring bells 13 times in honor of the original colonies and the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
Good to know: Mystic's Fourth of July celebrations focus more on history, maritime heritage, and community traditions than large fireworks displays, making it a unique destination for America's 250th anniversary.Fireworks in July
- Celebrate New London Fireworks (July 11, 2026) – About 20 minutes from Mystic, this America 250 celebration features a street festival along the waterfront followed by fireworks over the Thames River at 9 p.m. One of the biggest displays in southeastern Connecticut.
- Norwich Harbor Fireworks (July 5, 2026) – Roughly 30 minutes from Mystic, enjoy an evening celebration at Howard T. Brown Park with fireworks over Norwich Harbor.
- Celebrate East Lyme (July 18, 2026) – About 30 minutes west of Mystic in Niantic. The all-day festival ends with a fireworks display at 9 p.m.
- Sailfest Fireworks, New London (typically held in mid-July) – A longtime regional favorite featuring a large waterfront fireworks show and festival atmosphere. Historically, it's been one of the largest displays in the area.
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KOA Rewards Appreciation Weekend + Live Music
Starts: 09/11/2026 - Ends: 09/12/2026
KOA Rewards holders stay as a paying guest on Friday, September 11th at any participating KOA campground and get Saturday, September 12th for FREE*.
KOA Rewards Appreciation Weekend is designed exclusively for KOA Rewards holders to say thanks for your loyalty and for trusting your camping memories to us. On this late-summer weekend, we gather to celebrate friends, family and fun in the great outdoors we all adore.* Only at participating KOA locations. Applies to one site per a KOA Rewards account, for two consecutive nights at the same KOA. Sites may be limited. KOA Rewards discount does apply but not valid with other discounts.
Fishing Contest, crafts and Chili Cook-Off on Saturday and live music from James Harris.
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Mystical Halloween Weekend #1
Starts: 10/02/2026 - Ends: 10/04/2026
Looking for a wicked weekend? Spend the long weekend with us for a fun-filled fall camping trip.
- Friday night movie
- Site decorating contest
- Pumpkin decorating
- Costume contest
- Trick or treating
- Haunted hay rides
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2026 Foxwoods Shows
Starts: 01/01/2026 - Ends: 12/31/2026
Foxwoods Resort Casino in Mashantucket, Connecticut, is one of the largest resort casinos in North America, offering world-class gaming, live entertainment, dining, and shopping. From top concerts and comedy shows to upscale amenities, it's a premier getaway destination in New England. For the latest and most up to date schedule, visit their website at foxwoods.com
- Tesla (Rock) — January 30, 2026
- Jerry Seinfeld (Comedy) — January 26, 2026
- Jay Leno & Arsenio Hall (Comedy) — March 20, 2026
- Clint Black (Country) — April 10, 2026
- Royal Rosé (Wine/tasting event) — March 14, 2026
- The Price is Right (Live Game show) — May 9 & 10, 2026
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Mohegan Sun Shows
Starts: 12/01/2025 - Ends: 02/28/2027
Mohegan Sun (Uncasville, CT) is a premier entertainment resort featuring a massive casino, luxury hotels, shopping, and the 10,000-seat Mohegan Sun Arena. It hosts some of the biggest concerts, comedy shows, and festivals in New England.
For the full list of events, visit their website at mohegansun.com
2026 Events:
- Dancing with the Stars Live – Jan 30–31
- Chris Stapleton – Feb 27–28
- Rod Stewart – Mar 13
- Three Days Grace – Mar 14
- Bailey Zimmerman – Apr 9
- 5 Seconds of Summer – May 29
- Matt Rife – Sept 4–5
- Rush – Oct 30 & Nov 1
- Sun Wine & Food Fest – Jan 22–25
- Home & Garden Show – Feb 20–22
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Racing Weekend
Starts: 07/31/2026 - Ends: 08/02/2026
Friday 8PM Movie: Cars
Saturday
10AM: Matchbox Decoration
2PM: Matchbox Race
4PM: Watch Party
7PM: Game Night
Sunday 9AM: Coloring Hour
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Wizards Weekend
Starts: 08/21/2026 - Ends: 08/23/2026
Friday 8PM Movie: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
Saturday
10AM: Wand Making Class
2PM: Potions Class
4PM: Qudditch and Broom Stick Race
7PM: Candy Bar Bingo
Sunday 9AM: Coloring Hour
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Music Weekend + Live Music by Rabbi Jack
Starts: 08/07/2026 - Ends: 08/09/2026
Friday 8PM Movie: Sing
Saturday
10AM: Music Mobile Craft
2PM: Tie Dye $15 per shirt
4PM: Bingo
6-9PM: Live Music: Rabbi Jack @ The Band Stand
Sunday
9AM: Coloring Hour
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Hippie Weekend
Starts: 08/28/2026 - Ends: 08/30/2026
Friday 8PM Movie: Yellow Submarine
Saturday
10AM: Headband craft
2PM: Tie Dye $15 per shirt
4PM: Hippie Costume Contest
7PM: Game Night
Sunday 9AM: Coloring Hour
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Family Friendly Baseball
Starts: 07/23/2026 - Ends: 07/25/2026
Take a day trip to Dunkin' Park for a good old fashioned ball game! Games are on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday night at 7:00PM.
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Mystical Mystic Halloween Weekend #3
Starts: 10/16/2026 - Ends: 10/18/2026
Looking for a wicked weekend? Spend the long weekend with us for a fun-filled fall camping trip.
- Friday night movie
- Site decorating contest
- Pumpkin decorating
- Costume contest
- Trick or treating
- Haunted hay rides
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Candy Weekend
Starts: 08/14/2026 - Ends: 08/16/2026
Friday 8PM Movie: Candy Land
Saturday
10AM: Candy Necklace Craft
2PM: Tie Dye $15 per shirt
4PM: Scavenger Hunt
7PM: Candy Bar Bingo
Sunday 9AM: Coloring Hour
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Christmas in July + Live Music by Dan Watson
Starts: 07/24/2026 - Ends: 07/26/2026
Friday 8PM Movie: Arthur Christmas
Saturday
10AM: Ornament Craft
2PM: Tie Dye $15 per shirt
4PM: Cookie Decorating
7PM: Candy Bingo
Live Music - Dan Watson
Sunday 9AM: Coloring Hour
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Mystical Halloween Weekend #5
Starts: 10/30/2026 - Ends: 11/01/2026
Looking for a wicked weekend? Spend the long weekend with us for a fun-filled fall camping trip.
- Friday night movie
- Site decorating contest
- Pumpkin decorating
- Costume contest
- Trick or treating
- Haunted hay rides
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Mystical Halloween Weekend #4
Starts: 10/23/2026 - Ends: 10/25/2026
Looking for a wicked weekend? Spend the long weekend with us for a fun-filled fall camping trip.
- Friday night movie
- Site decorating contest
- Pumpkin decorating
- Costume contest
- Trick or treating
- Haunted hay rides
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Mystical Halloween Weekend #2 + Live Music
Starts: 10/09/2026 - Ends: 10/11/2026
Looking for a wicked weekend? Spend the long weekend with us for a fun-filled fall camping trip.
- Friday night movie
- Site decorating contest
- Pumpkin decorating
- Costume contest
- Trick or treating
- Haunted hay rides
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Super Villains Weekend
Starts: 09/18/2026 - Ends: 09/20/2026
This weekend is all about super villains!
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Sports Weekend
Starts: 09/25/2026 - Ends: 09/27/2026
Join us for sport related fun!
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Live Music throughout the Summer
Starts: 05/23/2026 - Ends: 10/11/2026
Live Music at the Bandstand (if it's raining, the music will be at the Pavilion). Come into the store during the live music and get 10% off!
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Summer Sound Waves Concert Series
Starts: 06/26/2026 - Ends: 08/14/2026
Enjoy 8 weeks of FREE live music at Esker Point Beach this summer!2026 Lineup
- June 26 — Fusion
- July 3 — Don't Tell Lisa
- July 10 — Sugar
- July 17 — Mystic Dead
- July 24 — Will Evans
- July 31 — Red Lion
- August 7 — Souls On Fire
- August 14 — American Honey
Parking
- Beach parking: $5 motorcycles / $10 cars (limited availability)
- Free parking available at Fitch High School
- Free shuttle service runs throughout the evening
Event Info
- Food trucks will be onsite
- Please leave pets at home
- Weather updates or cancellations will be posted on social media and the website
Bring a chair, enjoy the ocean breeze, and spend your summer nights listening to live music at the beach!
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Father's Day Weekend + Live Music by Mystic Dead
Starts: 06/19/2026 - Ends: 06/21/2026
Friday
7PM: Movie - Onward
Saturday
10AM: Fathers Day Craft
2PM: “Pop”sicle Party
2-5PM: Live Music Mystic Dead at the Bandstand
7PM: Game Night
Sunday 9AM: Coloring Hour
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Pirate Weekend
Starts: 06/26/2026 - Ends: 06/30/2026
Friday
7PM: Movie - Pirates of the Caribbean: Curseof the Black Pearl
Saturday
10AM: Pirate Parrot Craft
2PM: Tie Dye $15 per shirt
4PM: Pirate Treasure Hunt
7PM: Game Night
Sunday
9AM: Coloring Hour
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Downtown Mystic Ghost Tours
Starts: 03/01/2026 - Ends: 11/30/2026
The Original Ghost Walk takes guests on a 1-hour, 45-minute guided stroll through downtown Mystic, blending local history with eerie tales of the supernatural. As you cross the iconic bascule bridge and explore the historic seaport, you'll hear stories of colonial conflicts, Revolutionary heroes, Civil War soldiers, mysterious murders, and modern-day paranormal encounters. Covering about a mile, this tour is recommended for ages 13 and up and runs daily from March through November, with both afternoon and evening departures.
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Spirits of Mystic Pub Crawl
Starts: 01/01/2026 - Ends: 12/31/2026
The Spirits of Mystic Pub Crawl combines Mystic's haunted history with a guided tour of some of its most iconic taverns. Hosted by Seaside Shadows, guests enjoy three included drinks while hearing ghost stories and local legends at stops including Harp & Hound, Friar Tuck's Tavern, and Captain Daniel Packer Inne. The experience takes place year-round on the fourth Friday of each month at 7:30 p.m. (except December, when it's held on the third Friday), making it a fun night out for history lovers, paranormal enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a spirited evening in Mystic.
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