EVENTS

Essex Summer Arts Festival — 11 a.m.5 p.m., Essex Town Green, 12 Main St.; featuring regional artists and artisans, whose work is also displayed at Spectrum Gallery; free; (860) 767-0742.

Montville Farmers Market — 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Montville Town Hall Green, 310 Norwich-New London Turnpike. Hodges Square Arts Festival — 11 a.m.4 p.m., Hodges Square Park, Williams Street, New London; inaugural arts and crafts exhibit with food trucks and live music; hosted by the Hodges Square Village Association; free.