Programs & Events

Midsummer Festival

  • Museum Hours: Tuesday through Sunday, 10am to 5pm. Café Flo hours: 11:30am to 2:30pm, Tues-Sun.

July 26 & 27, 2024

Old Lyme's Midsummer Festival celebrates the town's artistic heritage with two days of festivities!

Join us Friday night for an outdoor concert and dancing, or take part in Saturday’s town-wide activities, which may include art exhibitions and sales, food trucks, musical performances, nonprofit organization fairs, artisan fairs, book signings, talks, and sales, and hands-on kids’ activities.

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Midsummer Festival Calendar

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Friday, July 26, 2024

Midsummer Pre-Concert Open House

Free admission to the current exhibition.

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Friday, July 26, 2024

Midsummer Free Concert

The free concert is always a favorite and makes for a picnic-perfect summer evening.

Part of the Old Lyme Midsummer Festival, this free annual concert at the Florence Griswold Museum is a highlight of the summer, and making for a perfect evening on the banks of the Lieutenant River.

The Midsummer Concert is Sponsored by All Pro Automotive & Benchmark Wealth Management.

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July 26 & 27, 2024

Midsummer Super Sale in The Shop

Get up to 75% off special finds in this blowout sale from The Shop!

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Saturday, July 27, 2024

Midsummer Festival Open House

Enjoy Free Admission to the Museum on this special town-wide Midsummer Festival Day.

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Saturday, July 27, 2024

Parading Paws Dog Show

Sit. Stay. Enjoy. Every dog walks away a winner at the Parading Paws Dog Show! Prizes are awarded based on each dog’s most distinguished characteristics, such as Best Smile, Biggest Paws, and Longest Tail. Special award categories include Best Trick and Best Costume. Presented by Vista Life Innovations.

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