Saturday - March 16, 2024O'NIANTIC 5K PRESENTED BY FIVE CHURCHES BY THE BAY

Five Churches By the Bay – The “coastal cousin” of the popular Five Churches Brewing, New Britain, CT. You can look forward to a rotating lineup of Five Churches beer including the “Weerder” fruit ale series which pairs quite nicely with a day at the beach! They’ll also be offering brick oven pizza and additional casual dining fare with indoor and outdoor seating options. Located in the Morton Hotel building at 215 Main Street, Niantic. More…

Cafe Sol – a fun, relaxing, quirky and friendly restaurant for breakfast and lunch located in the heart of Niantic. They provide their guests with seasonally fresh ingredients sourced locally whenever possible. Lots of goodies in their bakery too! More…

Tony D’s Craft Creamery – a seasonal ice cream shop with hand-crafted ice-cream flavors as well as soft-serve ice cream and milkshakes, sundaes and banana splits. The restaurant uses ingredients from local farms and vendors, with all the milk for the ice cream coming from The Farmers’ Cow Farms; codfish battered in beer from Fox Farm Brewery in Salem for fish and chips; and oysters from Niantic Bay Shellfish Farm for the Niantic Bay Oyster Po’ Boy. More…

Flanders Fish Market (East Lyme) – Connecticut’s largest full-service restaurant and award-winning fresh seafood marketplace. Whether you’d like to dine in the Dining Room, Bar, Seasonal Outdoor Patio, Banquet Room, or Demonstration Kitchen, order Take-Out, or have them cater your event with a Classic New England-style Clambake, they are here to serve you. More…

Flanders Donut & Bake Shop (East Lyme) – Considered by many to be the best donut shop in New London County. Family owned and run since 1972, always busy with a line out the door but never a long wait. Cash only. More…

Niantic Public House – NPH is excited to bring craft beer and chill vibes to Niantic, CT. Come have a drink and hang out in the taproom where there are always 22 beers and two ciders on tap. Not a beer fan? NPH has wine, soft drinks, seltzers and juice available.Bring food. Play Games. Meet new friends. More…

Children’s Museum of Southeastern Connecticut – an interactive, hands-on, educational opportunity. Engage, encourage, and challenge children up through Grade 5 in the arts, sciences, safety & health, and culture & history. More…

Oswegatchie Hills Nature Preserve – Perfect for hiking throughout the year, the preserve is a beautiful wooded area overlooking the Niantic River. Flora and fauna abound in this preserve, as well as soaring ospreys and bald eagles, deer and wild turkeys. More…

Rocky Neck State Park (East Lyme) – gently sloping, soft sandy beach, picnic areas, train watching, diverse trail systems and salt marsh viewing platforms make this park ideal for families. More…

Niantic Bay Bicycles – Live to Ride, Ride to Live! Niantic Bay Bicycles’ motto where you will find not only the best bikes but the best service. They have a fully stocked shop with a variety of brands from beginner all the way up to professional level bikes. More…

Grace – Get inspired by this lifestyle shop and destination in the heart of Niantic, offering a curated selection of women’s clothing, jewelry and accessories, as well as home décor and gifts. More…