Block Party at Connecticut River Museum
*The event has already taken place on this date: Sat, 09/06/2025
The Connecticut River Museum will be hosting a block party on Saturday, September 6th. The block party will take place on the Museum campus and feature a full day of events geared to all ages. Attendees can look forward to food and beverage vendors along with live music!
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Children will have the opportunity to take part in a variety of educational activities centered around history and nature, including classic and historic lawn games:
Compete at lawn game classic Cornhole and try the historic game that inspired it: Quoits! Both games will test the accuracy of your throwing arm.
Croquet sets were historically manufactured in Vermont and shipped down the Connecticut River, causing a mid-1800s sensation!
Graces used a hoop and rod to teach children in the early 1800s grace and poise! Try your hand at this vintage game of toss and catch.
Bocce Ball’s origins date back to the Roman Empire, and the game remains popular to this day!
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Organization:
Connecticut River MuseumLocation:
67 Main St
Essex, CT, 06426United States
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Phone:
(860) 767-8269Contact name:
CT
Email address:
The event has already taken place on this date:
09/06/2025
Time:
10 am - 5 pm
Ages
All Ages Adults & kids together Adults without kidsWeb Service