What we do
Psychic Medium Gallery Reading Event
Join us in hosting the Spiritual, Psychic Medium, Catherine Crowley for a one night only Gallery reading at Tyde of Walnut Beach. Please arrive at 6pm for dinner and cash bar prior to the reading. The event starts promptly at 6pm. Space is limited. Tickets are $100 per person.
CATHERINE CROWLEY
"My name is Catherine Crowley, and I'm a spiritual psychic medium. It is said that not all psychics are mediums, but all mediums are psychics. A psychic is one who knows the past, present, and future. A medium communicates with the spirit world.
I was born with the ability to communicate with spirit, mainly loved ones who have crossed over, I can see, hear and feel them. I recall using my abilities around the age of four. At the time it had my parents very concerned and looking for answers. It wasn't until the age of fifteen, while volunteering at a nursing home, that an experience had me starting my own journey to understand what was happening. I was approaching by a nun at at the nursing home who told me I had "a very special gift" and "God had a plan for my life, and I was not to be afraid."
Years later I started giving readings. I've been enjoying doing so for the last 35 years. It is with much compassion and gratitude that I offer my gift helping others connect with friends and loved ones who have crossed over."
Wednesday, October 8th
6-8PM (no entry after 7PM)
$100/ ticket
Visit
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/0ebc206c-2d6a-4dc6-aa53-d23c238e513d
for tickets.
Walnut Beach Zombie 5K
The Halloween fun continues!
Join us Saturday, October 11th for the 5th Annual Zombie 5K
Celebrate the beginning of the Halloween season with a spooky race through the streets of Walnut Beach and into the spooky woods of Silver Sands State Park and Walnut Beach while being chased by zombies.
Run for your Lives! or Walk but......
Then join us for a Zombie party at Stonebridge following the race with the (undead) Rum Runners (21 and older) free pizza for runners, compliments of Stonebridge
Register on runsignup.com
Race starts at 4:30PM
Check-in opens at 3:30PM
Walnut Beach Pavilion check-in, start/finish
ZOMBIES WANTED: info@walnutbeachartsandbusinessassociation.com
Halloween Puppy Costume Parade
Don't forget the pups!
Join us for the Walnut Beach Puppy Costume Parade! A blast from the past this tradition was started by Tynne Catapano, it ran for years and was a HUGE hit for our local dog owners and dog lovers. Last year we brought it back and this year people are anxiously awaiting this event!
Dress up your pup and parade them around for a chance to win prizes. October 19th at 2:00PM
Check in at 1:15PM at the Walnut Beach Arch!
No need to pre-register just come in costume for a chance to win prizes and pride.
Don't forget to pose for a picture in the "Picture your Pup" Photo station!
Walnut Beach Witch
Every Halloween the Walnut Beach Creamery plays host to the Witches of Walnut Beach. With a DJ and dancing and candy being tossed from above, come get your free ice cream (for anyone in costume, while supplies last) and prepare for the Witch led Halloween parade, stopping at participating businesses and some households along the short route for a treat, then back to the creamery for music, dancing and a delightful, not frightful, flash mob witch dance!
Join us 10/31 5pm - 7pm
Walnut Beach Mural
Thank you to Bu Tu for your ongoing mural work. Bu was chosen through our open call for artists earlier this year. We chose her design as we we drawn to the water theme and her whimsical design. Bu uses the natural world as her muse and it is a reoccurring theme in her work. She is also inspired by philosophy, science, conservationism, psychology, and cartoons. She spent many summers at Walnut Beach while attending the Educational Center for the Arts in New Haven and the Art Institute of Chicago. Great Job Bu! We love what you have brought to the neighborhood.
Farmer's Market
The Farmers Market at Walnut Beach is taking a vacation until Summer 2026 when you'll find us in a new and better location. Keep posted for details.
Fairy Frolic
We celebrate the summer solstice on June 21st with fairies young and old taking over Walnut Beach adding a little extra magic to the area. Children of all ages come dressed in wings to take part in the "fairy door challenge" where they are registered with their very own fairy name, given a map of hidden fairy doors, and let loose to visit participating businesses and chosen public areas to locate and log all the fairy doors they can while collecting small tokens at businesses or leaving small tokens at fairy houses. It is a day full of magic and what childhood memories are made of
Walnut Beach Calendar of Events
The Walnut Beach Business Association creates and distributes free of charge full color, event filled calendars each year. The calendars contain full color area photos, coupons and a monthly calendar packed full of local events that take place in the Walnut Beach district all year long. Stop in to any local business to pick up your copy if you do not receive the Milford Mirror. If you are interested in advertising please reach out via our email address located on the "Contact Us" tab.
Off Season Events
Mermaid Art Contest
Each February the Walnut Beach businesses hold an art contest. All are welcome to submit their best Mermaid for consideration. The chosen mermaid will be displayed in full color as the cover art for the Annual Walnut Beach Event Calendar and the "People's Choice" winner will have their winning piece displayed within the calendar as well.
Holiday Tree Lighting
Each December, we gather around the Walnut Beach Arch or "Town Green" to sing carols and welcome Santa as he arrives to light our archway lights and Christmas Tree. The tree is adorned with eco-friendly, bird safe, pine-cone and seed ornaments made at the Milford Audubon Coastal Center. The Boys & Girls Club Choir perform a number of songs and all are welcome to join in. It is a festive evening filled with community and good cheer.
