Happy Fourth of July! From waterfront marches and a boat parade to community picnics and America 250 festivities, Lyme and Old Lyme are ready to celebrate all weekend.

All ages from all over are invited to the Lymes’ Senior Center for free concerts spanning Doo Wop to pop through July 30.

Golfers and sponsors are invited to support the Old Lyme Children’s Learning Center during its Aug. 6 fundraiser at Lyman Orchards Golf Course.

It’s the “sale to beat all garage and rummage sales,” according to the First Congregational Church of Old Lyme.

Whether you’re competing for the trophy or watching from shore, the boat parade promises a festive and patriotic July 4 in this semiquincentennial year.

Decorated bikes, golf carts, marchers and general revelry will take to the streets as part of the annual Sound View Beach tradition.

Hear ye, hear ye: Old Lyme residents are invited to gather at Town Woods Park for an afternoon of music, merriment, games and community harking back to 1776.

On June 29, learn about a local reverend’s incendiary letters, a tea-burning protest on Old Lyme’s South Green and the local response to Lexington’s alarm.

The towns will mark the nation’s 250th anniversary with parades, ceremonies, music, exhibits and community celebrations on July 4 and beyond.

Old Lyme historian Capt. Jack Spratt will be in Westerly for a free talk on the role of privateers in the Revolutionary War.

Eight weeks of free live music kicks off June 25 at the Sound View flagpole, with performances ranging from classic rock and big band to local favorites.

At the Custom House Maritime Museum, “Moon Song” uses the pull of the moon, sea and memory to transform a 1923 poem into tactile artwork.

Stroll Lyme Street for an evening of free live music, with stops ranging from bluegrass and folk to rock and swing – plus a participatory jam session.

Ruggles helped hundreds escape enslavement and built an early civil rights legacy. He’s the subject of lectures, discussions and art at Lyme Public Library, June 22-27.

Bring a blanket or lawn chair to enjoy an afternoon of community music celebrating America 250.

The live music stroll along Lyme Street features more than a dozen performers, a new Pickin’ Party and activities for the kids.

Residents are invited to line Lyme Street on June 10 as Lyme-Old Lyme’s Class of 2026 makes its celebratory parade ahead of graduation.

With the White Elephant Sale around the corner, organizers are seeking donations of quality items to sell – and volunteers to help sell them.

A talk on Benedict Arnold’s burning of New London and a guided tour of Hadlyme Cove Cemetery highlight a weekend of local history events in Lyme and Old Lyme.

The set list offers a reflective evening of acoustic, Americana-tinged sound on the library’s outdoor patio.