Niantic Bay Boardwalk 5K Due to CONVID-19, this event has moved from April 26 to October 25, 2020. An awesome Run/Walk from McCook Park through the village of Niantic, CT, to the Niantic River bridge, returning on Niantic Bay Boardwalk. The Niantic Bay Boardwalk 5K allows to to experience the newly restored Niantic Bay Boardwalk. This spectacular promenade along the beach in East Lyme, CT, boasts stunning views of Long Island Sound, lapping waves, and the whoosh of trains passing on nearby tracks. 5K Runners and walkers will enjoy a mostly flat course from Niantic’s McCook Park through the charming Village of Niantic, down along Main Street and the Boardwalk, to a sparkling finish near Hole-in-the-Wall Beach. Kids can participate in a Superhero Fun Run in the park during the race. Post-race festivities and awards follow at the pavilion in McCook Park. Bring your family and friends. For additional Event and Registration information, visit: Niantic Bay Boardwalk 5K.

Niantic Lions 59th Annual Arts & Craft Show and Family Food Court – Rescheduled Come support the Niantic Lions Club as they once again sponsor the Annual Juried Arts and Craft Show for 2021 that be held on July 3rd (Saturday from 10:00 am UNTIL 7:00 pm) and July 4th (Sunday from 10:00 am – 4:00 pm). Admission to the Arts & Crafts show is free, and over 160 vendors are expected to be at the show. Located on the East Lyme Town Hall grounds (Pennsylvania Ave.), this annual Niantic summer tradition is sure to kick start your summer. Paintings, sculptures, photographs, carvings, pottery jewelry and other beautiful things will be available on both days. The Niantic Lion’s will once again feature a Family Food Court that will be available both days. There will be plenty of lobster rolls, hamburgers, hotdogs, Tito’s famous NE clam chowder, clam fritters and lots of good, fun food outdoors! Of course, there’ll be the Lions famous Kettlecorn, All proceeds go to Lions Club charities. For additional information, visit the Niantic Lions Club website.