Old Lyme America 250 Community Picnic

As the centerpiece of the town’s America 250 festivities, Old Lyme is hosting a Town Picnic.

The free community event will feature live music by Nightshift, a five-piece band playing the best-loved tracks of the 1960s, 70s, and 80s that organizers say is known for getting audiences of all ages to their feet. The afternoon includes children’s activities, face painting, games, a pie-eating contest, sack races and the unveiling of Old Lyme’s community quilt created as part of the town’s America 250 commemoration.

A large picnicking area will be available to the west of the Town Woods Field House where two ball diamonds are located. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own picnic spread, and may consider bringing a picnic blanket or fold-up table, chairs or a pop-up tent for shade or rain protection.

The Lyme–Old Lyme Lions Club will sell burgers and hot dogs, along with potato chips, lemonade and bottled water. Cash and credit cards will be accepted.