Make Music is a free celebration of music around the world on June 21st. Launched in 1982 in France as the Fête de la Musique, it is now held on the same day in more than 1,000 cities in 120 countries.

Students must have a basic knowledge of crochet stitches. They need to know how to chain stitch, slip stitch, and single crochet.

Ever wanted to make an amigurumi?

Then this class is for you!

Amigurumi is the Japanese art of knitting or crocheting small, stuffed yarn creatures.

Join us to learn how to work in a magic ring, increase and decrease stitched, change colors and attach different piece to your main body. Students will leave with a finished crochet bee.

Ages 16+

All materials will be provided.

Get Tickets Today! Class Fee is non-refundable. Please plan accordingly.

Hop aboard the Thames River Heritage Park's open-air, navy utility boat to experience the Thames River and discover the Park's 20+ heritage sites in both New London and Groton.

The Harbor Cruise starts at Fort Trumbull State Park, skips over to City Pier in Downtown New London, cruises across the river to Thames Landing in Groton and back around to Fort Trumbull.

Personalize your trip around visiting heritage sites, state parks, restaurants, or shopping! Well-behaved dogs and bicycles are welcomed on board.

Departure Sites:

- Fort Trumbull State Park in New London on the hour

- City Pier, New London 20 minutes after the hour

- Thames River Landing in Groton 40 minutes after the hour

Harbor Cruise Info:

- Your ticket is an All-Day Pass! Hop-on and off at your leisure at any landing site, as many times as you would like

- OR Sit back and relax to enjoy the one-hour loop

- Each cruise between sites is 15-minutes long

- Book online or in-person | Children 3 and under ride FREE

- Saturday & Sunday through September 7th | 11:00AM – 6:00PM

Join us in the taproom to celebrate the longest day of the year! Consider this our “kickoff to summer” party celebrating light beers and all things summer. There will be limited edition light beers, fun vendors, and more.

For more information, visit the Facebook Event Page.

Just Announced!

Honeycone Craft Ice Cream will be out on the patio scooping up delicious ice cream from 12-5

Emily from Obsessed Hair Tinsel will be in the taproom so you can get your summer sparkle on

This one-day course on the lathe will provide students with instruction on the intricacies of woodturning, from sharpening traditional woodturning tools to outside turning and inside turning. The course provides instruction on the lathe and grinder with a focus on spindle turning. Students will turn a goblet that they can take home after the completion of the course.

18+

For Spark Members: This class will provide lathe tool certification for Spark Makerspace Members who demonstrate safe usage of the tool. Thanks to the generous support from the Frank Loomis Palmer Foundation, these classes are reduced in price.

Please note that the class fee is non-refundable unless it does not meet minimum enrollment. If this happens, you will be contacted a week ahead of time, and the class will be canceled.

Hop aboard the Thames River Heritage Park's open-air, navy utility boat to experience the Thames River and discover the Park's 20+ heritage sites in both New London and Groton.

The Harbor Cruise starts at Fort Trumbull State Park, skips over to City Pier in Downtown New London, cruises across the river to Thames Landing in Groton and back around to Fort Trumbull.

Personalize your trip around visiting heritage sites, state parks, restaurants, or shopping! Well-behaved dogs and bicycles are welcomed on board.

Departure Sites:

- Fort Trumbull State Park in New London on the hour

- City Pier, New London 20 minutes after the hour

- Thames River Landing in Groton 40 minutes after the hour

Harbor Cruise Info:

- Your ticket is an All-Day Pass! Hop-on and off at your leisure at any landing site, as many times as you would like

- OR Sit back and relax to enjoy the one-hour loop

- Each cruise between sites is 15-minutes long

- Book online or in-person | Children 3 and under ride FREE

- Saturday & Sunday through September 7th | 11:00AM – 6:00PM

You will learn Parametric CAD basics in this class. Enjoy learning to design a 3D object! This class will take you through the basics of using Onshape CAD software.

Specific topics covered in the class:

• Basic 2D sketching with constraints
• Extrude
• Revolve
• Loft
• Solid boolean operations (union, subtract difference)

Don't worry if you don't know these terms; this is a fun entry-level class! We'll teach you the lingo.

Each student must bring a laptop computer running modern Windows, Linux, or Mac OS and a real mouse. Doing CAD with a touchpad is next to impossible. Students must have Google Chrome browser installed.

This class is intended for students ages 16+

Get Tickets Today! The class Fee is non-refundable. Please plan accordingly.

This one-woman play addresses how Jews and Muslims worldwide face a sharp spike in Antisemitism and Islamophobia. In America, the issue is politicized in the streets and on campus, and the Middle East is re-made as the world watches. Sandra Laub grapples with emotions anyone can recognize in a swirling maelstrom of events. This project is part of the New London Rotary Club and Rotary District 7980's Opus for Peace series, signalling Jerry Fischer, Rotarian and producer of the tour:

6/16 Carmiel City Hall

6/17 Moshav Kfar Yehezkel

6/19 Kibbutz HaNaton, Beit Tamar

6/21 Kibbutz Yakum

6/23 Kibbutz Shomrat, Moadon

6/26 Mevakshei Derech, Jerusalem

6/28 Jaffa Theater, Old Jaffa

Searching for a partner can be horrifically painful. But board games are always awesome. So what if you combined board games and finding a partner?

Picture this: You sit down for a night of games. A gaming concierge walks you through several games over the course of the night. You play classics you love and discover brand new games you've never heard of, playing each with a different group of fun singles. All while in a great establishment with plenty of delicious options on tap. At the end of the night, you give your gaming concierge a list of the folks you met that you'd like to date and a list of those you met that you'd like to just hang out with as friends. If any two people put down the same name as each other in either column, then your gaming concierge will make sure you get each other's e-mail address and you can coordinate a time to hang out.

Best case scenario: You find true love, discover some awesome board games, and make some new friends.

Bad case scenario: You accomplish only one of those three things, which is still pretty great.

Worst case scenario: There will be alcohol.

Space is limited- grab your spot here!

Join Michelle from Sips of Saffron in the taproom to create your own custom tea blend!

Come together and blend your own custom creation to take home, along with some goodies that pair perfectly. (You'll have over 30 herbs to choose from) 

Workshop includes:

Custom Tea Blending 

Tea Steeper

Charm Bar for your tea steeper

Tea Serving Spoon

Complimentary Tea during event 

Tea Cheat Sheets & Info Cards

Your first Tox pour!

Purchase your ticket here.

** Please note that this event may take place in our lower level which is only accessible via stairwell***

Calling all entrepreneurs! If you’re building a business and have a bold idea that can spark growth, apply to Ledge Light Launch’s first ever pitch competition sponsored by seCTer.

Join us on Thursday, June 26, 2025, in the taproom, for an exciting Pitch Competition designed to spotlight the region’s most promising businesses. Whether you’re just starting out or already making waves, we want to hear your vision. The winner will receive $7,500, one year membership to the Chamber of Commerce of Eastern Connecticut, as well as, other prizes to be announced.

Applications are open now and will be accepted until June 16, 2025. Businesses of all stages and sizes are encouraged to apply—from idea-stage startups to seasoned operations.

For more information or to apply to compete, click here.

Hop aboard the Thames River Heritage Park's open-air, navy utility boat to experience the Thames River and discover the Park's 20+ heritage sites in both New London and Groton.

The Harbor Cruise starts at Fort Trumbull State Park, skips over to City Pier in Downtown New London, cruises across the river to Thames Landing in Groton and back around to Fort Trumbull.

Personalize your trip around visiting heritage sites, state parks, restaurants, or shopping! Well-behaved dogs and bicycles are welcomed on board.

Departure Sites:

- Fort Trumbull State Park in New London on the hour

- City Pier, New London 20 minutes after the hour

- Thames River Landing in Groton 40 minutes after the hour

Harbor Cruise Info:

- Your ticket is an All-Day Pass! Hop-on and off at your leisure at any landing site, as many times as you would like

- OR Sit back and relax to enjoy the one-hour loop

- Each cruise between sites is 15-minutes long

- Book online or in-person | Children 3 and under ride FREE

- Saturday & Sunday through September 7th | 11:00AM – 6:00PM

Spark Makerspace is turning 10!

Join us for an enchanting evening celebrating a decade of making!

Saturday, June 28, 2025

7 PM to 10 PM

an evening filled with magic, artistry, and community spirit

Theme & Attire: A Midsummer Night’s Dream – Let your imagination run wild! We encourage guests to dress in costume inspired by the whimsical and mystical world of Shakespeare’s beloved play. Whether you’re a fairy, a flower, or a donkey, you are bound to have a good time!

A Night of Delight Awaits:

Food & Drink: Delicious tapas and delectable desserts with a cash bar run by the Garde.

Live Entertainment: Immerse yourself in music and theatrical performances.

• The Musical Talents of Alpacha Lunch
• Performances by FLOCK Theatre

Maker & Art Silent Auction: Bid on a diverse showcase of creativity, each made with care by our Spark artists and makers.

Norwich Camera Company will be producing “Mini” tintype. Each plate will have 2 images and will be cut in half. We are able to fit 2 people on one side of the plate making it perfect for couples. All plates will be ready for pickup a week following the event at Spark.

Each exposure will be $60. $15 of each booking will go directly to Spark Makerspace.

Tin Types- Created in 1850, tin types were considered the first widely available photographic process to the public. It was the standard process until the 1880s.

Spaces are limited and will sell out.

An open mic will begin the evening, followed by a performance by Jennifer Munro. Recipient of the National Storytelling Network’s Circle of Excellence Award, Jennifer Munro tells original stories about rogues and heroes that resonate with the frailty and courage of the human condition. She also puts modern spins on ancient tales, often combining them with personal experience. She has produced three award-winning CDs and a collection of short stories, Aunty Lily and other Delightfully Perverse Stories, also an award winner. Jennifer has performed at the National Festival and the Timpanogos Festival. Her most recent project, a tour-deforce performance of Charles Dickens’s A Christmas Carol, has been hailed by critics as “dazzling and spellbinding”.

Space is limited. To reserve your seat: ctstorytelling234@gmail.com

Join NM Sweets for Cookie Decorating in the taproom!

Whether you're a seasoned decorator or a beginner, this event is perfect for all skill levels. Ticket includes one beverage from the Tox Brewing Company Tap Room or Coffee Shop as well as 5 cute patriotic themed cookies and royal icing to decorate. Impress your friends and bring these cookies to any 4th of July celebration!

Don't miss out on this fun and tasty experience! Grab your friends and family and make some sweet memories together.

Purchase your ticket here!

Hop aboard the Thames River Heritage Park's open-air, navy utility boat to experience the Thames River and discover the Park's 20+ heritage sites in both New London and Groton.

The Harbor Cruise starts at Fort Trumbull State Park, skips over to City Pier in Downtown New London, cruises across the river to Thames Landing in Groton and back around to Fort Trumbull.

Personalize your trip around visiting heritage sites, state parks, restaurants, or shopping! Well-behaved dogs and bicycles are welcomed on board.

Departure Sites:

- Fort Trumbull State Park in New London on the hour

- City Pier, New London 20 minutes after the hour

- Thames River Landing in Groton 40 minutes after the hour

Harbor Cruise Info:

- Your ticket is an All-Day Pass! Hop-on and off at your leisure at any landing site, as many times as you would like

- OR Sit back and relax to enjoy the one-hour loop

- Each cruise between sites is 15-minutes long

- Book online or in-person | Children 3 and under ride FREE

- Saturday & Sunday through September 7th | 11:00AM – 6:00PM

Join us for Mitchfest, an unforgettable day of music and community at the Hygienic Art Park, honoring the late great Mitch! This all-star lineup brings together powerhouse talent for one epic afternoon and evening of amazing music.

Headlining the event:

 Curtis Salgado – Legendary soul singer, harmonica master, and true force of nature on stage.

Bobby Christina’s Caravan Presents:

 A Tribute to Matt “Guitar” Murphy featuring:

The First Lady of Blues Toni Lynn Washington

The Beehive Queen Christine Ohlman

Texas guitar slinger Willie J. Laws

Dual drummers Fran and Bob Christina

The one and only Johnny Blue Horn (he needed the money!)

 Al Staehley Band

 Johnny and the East Coast Rockers

 Roy McLean

Hosted by the incomparable Ali Kaufman!

Bring your friends, grab a drink, and soak in the summer sounds. This is one you don’t want to miss.

The most popular hit songs of the 80s and 90s

GIRLS NIGHT: THE MUSICAL has been thrilling audiences and earning raves from critics throughout North America since it began touring after its sensational Off-Broadway debut. This touching and hilarious ‘tell-it-like-it-is’ musical takes audiences on a journey into the lives of a group of female friends.

Audience members can’t help but laugh, cry and even find themselves singing and dancing in the aisles as some of the most popular hit songs of the 80s and 90s make this musical a fan favorite!

Follow five friends as they visit their past, celebrate their present, and look to the future on a wild and hilarious night out … and you’ll recognize a bit yourselves in every one of them!

It is described as “Desperate Housewives meets Mamma Mia” (Applause Magazine), “A boisterous, bust-out, bawdy musical revue” (Wisconsin State Journal), “An infectious, exhilarating sense of intoxication (Hollywood Reporter) and “As funny and outrageous as Sex and the City!” (The Advocate).

GIRLS NIGHT is bursting with energy and is packed with hits “Lady Marmalade,” “It’s Raining Men,” “Man I Feel Like A Woman,” “I Will Survive,” “We are Family” and many more.

Whether you’re a sushi newbie or a seasoned pro, this hands-on class is perfect for anyone looking to roll up their sleeves and dive into the art of sushi.

The 2-hour experience includes:

– Step-by-step instructions on how to make sushi

– All the ingredients and tools to create your sushi masterpieces

– Personal time with the chef

– Entertainment and engagement for all

– Tips on presentation and Instagram-worthy sushi

– Sauces and garnished for your sushi

– Fresh and quality Ingredients

– 1st Glass of Beer

This class is perfect for sushi beginners and enthusiasts! No experience necessary! 

Come solo, bring a friend, or make it a date night—everyone’s welcome! Reserve your spot today and get ready to roll!

*Please note that this workshop may be held in our downstairs event space which requires entrance via a flight of stairs*

Hop aboard the Thames River Heritage Park's open-air, navy utility boat to experience the Thames River and discover the Park's 20+ heritage sites in both New London and Groton.

The Harbor Cruise starts at Fort Trumbull State Park, skips over to City Pier in Downtown New London, cruises across the river to Thames Landing in Groton and back around to Fort Trumbull.

Personalize your trip around visiting heritage sites, state parks, restaurants, or shopping! Well-behaved dogs and bicycles are welcomed on board.

Departure Sites:

- Fort Trumbull State Park in New London on the hour

- City Pier, New London 20 minutes after the hour

- Thames River Landing in Groton 40 minutes after the hour

Harbor Cruise Info:

- Your ticket is an All-Day Pass! Hop-on and off at your leisure at any landing site, as many times as you would like

- OR Sit back and relax to enjoy the one-hour loop

- Each cruise between sites is 15-minutes long

- Book online or in-person | Children 3 and under ride FREE

- Saturday & Sunday through September 7th | 11:00AM – 6:00PM

Join us in the Hygienic Art Park on Saturday July, 5 for the 4th Annual Multiplier Summer Party with support from Sky Island and DJ Ben Jammin.

Doors open at 7pm. Be sure to check out our array of local artisan vendors, hosted by ONA. Tickets are $15 online pre-sale and $17 at the door. Hope to see you there!…

MULTIPLIER

New London based live electronic band Multiplier creates a sonic landscape that is unequivocally club, but with a psychedelic flair. Multiplier’s sound is derived from house, edm, dub, electro funk, regular funk, breakbeat, hip hop and trip hop. Multiplier’s music is peppered with unexpected twists and turns inside of an unrelenting groove.

www.multiplierband.com/

Multiplier Instagram

SKY ISLAND

Sky Island is a live/electronic fusion of sounds, shimmering Hendrix-esque guitar and heavy bass. Frontman mason Lucas has collaborated with Random Rab, Aya Nereo, Wildlight, Leah Song, and Zach Velmer (of STS9). The bands current lineup features drummer J Curland, vocalist Matia Kali (formerly of the Hanuman Project) and Anna Lucas (poster girl of the Gigolo Aunts)

skyisland.bandcamp.com

Videos:

Birds2Fly

Stars Align

DJ BEN JAMMIN

DJ Ben Jammin' Instagram

ONA

https://www.instagram.com/annastarrlucas/

Hop aboard the Thames River Heritage Park's open-air, navy utility boat to experience the Thames River and discover the Park's 20+ heritage sites in both New London and Groton.

The Harbor Cruise starts at Fort Trumbull State Park, skips over to City Pier in Downtown New London, cruises across the river to Thames Landing in Groton and back around to Fort Trumbull.

Personalize your trip around visiting heritage sites, state parks, restaurants, or shopping! Well-behaved dogs and bicycles are welcomed on board.

Departure Sites:

- Fort Trumbull State Park in New London on the hour

- City Pier, New London 20 minutes after the hour

- Thames River Landing in Groton 40 minutes after the hour

Harbor Cruise Info:

- Your ticket is an All-Day Pass! Hop-on and off at your leisure at any landing site, as many times as you would like

- OR Sit back and relax to enjoy the one-hour loop

- Each cruise between sites is 15-minutes long

- Book online or in-person | Children 3 and under ride FREE

- Saturday & Sunday through September 7th | 11:00AM – 6:00PM

Join Brian Jones from Shoreline Clay Club in the taproom for this Sip n' Scratch cup decorating event! Enjoy a unique opportunity to personalize your own cup while sipping on a Tox brew (included in the ticket price). Come prepared with your own theme or decoration ideas or just let it flow! Brian will have cups already made and slipped so that you can draw and scratch your way to a unique pot that you can use at home.

All necessary materials to decorate your cup will be provided. This event is perfect for individuals looking to explore their artistic side in a relaxed and social setting at your fav local brewery!

***After the event, Brian will bring the completed cups back to Shoreline Clay Club to fire and return them to the taproom where you will be able to pick them up***

Tickets to this unique and creative workshop can be purchased here.

Pitch-A-Friend is a one-of-a-kind event that celebrates friendship by allowing friends to give short slide presentations about their remarkable single friends to a lively audience of available singles. Whether you’re pitching a friend or just here to mingle, this night is all about meeting amazing singles and having a fantastic time.

How It Works:

Want to pitch your friend? Reserve a pitch spot by filling out the online form. Once you’re confirmed, create a 3-5 minute slide presentation showcasing why your friend is an incredible catch. Describe their best qualities, share a few fun facts, and include what they’re looking for in a relationship. This isn’t a roast but a chance to uplift your friend in a positive way, with the aim of helping them find a connection. You can see the guidelines and some examples here. Pitch slots are limited per event, so sign up in advance!

Just want to watch and mingle? Come hang out for free! Bring your friends along to enjoy the fun and meet other fantastic singles.

After the Presentations:

Stick around for our Single Mingle Mixer! This is your chance to chat, make connections, and maybe see if sparks fly. With around 6-11 presentations per event, you’ll have the chance to meet singles in a warm, friendly environment without any pressure.

Cost: Free to attend!

Don’t miss out on a night of great vibes, fun connections, and awesome memories!

Hop aboard the Thames River Heritage Park's open-air, navy utility boat to experience the Thames River and discover the Park's 20+ heritage sites in both New London and Groton.

The Harbor Cruise starts at Fort Trumbull State Park, skips over to City Pier in Downtown New London, cruises across the river to Thames Landing in Groton and back around to Fort Trumbull.

Personalize your trip around visiting heritage sites, state parks, restaurants, or shopping! Well-behaved dogs and bicycles are welcomed on board.

Departure Sites:

- Fort Trumbull State Park in New London on the hour

- City Pier, New London 20 minutes after the hour

- Thames River Landing in Groton 40 minutes after the hour

Harbor Cruise Info:

- Your ticket is an All-Day Pass! Hop-on and off at your leisure at any landing site, as many times as you would like

- OR Sit back and relax to enjoy the one-hour loop

- Each cruise between sites is 15-minutes long

- Book online or in-person | Children 3 and under ride FREE

- Saturday & Sunday through September 7th | 11:00AM – 6:00PM