Holiday Sea of Trees »

November 27 - January 4

Mystic Aquarium & Institute for Exploration

Watch Mystic Aquarium transform into a winter wonderland, with brilliantly-lit trees in different themes. Spectacular!

Mystic Seaport Field Days »

November 27-28

Mystic Seaport

House full of kids for Thanksgiving? Let 'em have a Field Day. Activities include 19th-century games, puppet-making, Planetarium programs and much more.

The Star of Bethlehem »

December 20, 2009

Mystic Seaport

A show that explores the splendor of the winter skies, merging science, mythology, religious observance, winter traditions and music. Showtimes are at 12, 1, and 2 p.m. and visitors are asked to arrive 15 minutes prior to each program. Tickets for this program are FREE!

Holiday Carnival »

December 5, Noon - 4 pm

Olde Mistick Village

Ring in the holidays in Olde Mistick Village with jugglers, a brass band and a holiday hayride with Santa.

Groton Lights Parade »

December 5, 5 pm

Route 1, Groton

Santa makes another Mystic appearance, lighting the holiday tree on the green at the rear of the Groton Shopping Plaza.

Festival of Lights »

December 11,  4:30-9:30 pm

Olde Mistick Village | Mystic Aquarium

Take a magical stroll through 5,000 luminaria lighting Olde Mistick Village and Mystic Aquarium. Admission to Mystic Aquarium (5-8 p.m.) is a nonperishable food item for area food banks and $5 for adults, $2 for kids. Proceeds go to at-risk youth program.

Community Carol Sing »

December 20, 3 pm

Mystic Seaport

Lift your voice and join the fun as we celebrate the season with song. Admission is free with a canned good for the Pawcatuck Neighborhood Center.

Tree Lighting & Lighted Holiday Boat Parade »

November 28, 6 pm

Mystic River Park

A parade of lighted and decorated vessels parade down the Mystic River, returning to Mystic River Park.

Lantern Light Tours »

November 28, December 4-5, 11-12, 18-20, 26-27

It's Christmas Eve 1876. The Gardner family has struggled each Christmas since the War Between the States, when their beloved Captain Gardner was lost. Join us on a journey through Greenmanville, a town hurt by war and healed by the hope and love of family. $26 adults, $19 youth. Reservations strongly recommended, particularly for Friday and Saturday performances.

Mystic Stroll »

December 8,  6 pm- 9 pm

Downtown Mystic

Stroll the streets of Historic Downtown Mystic and listen to the carolers rejoice in the holiday spirit. Merchants will keep their shops open late so everyone can get a head start on their holiday shopping while enjoying hot cider and cookies in the shops.

Mystic Garden Club Greens Sale »

December 4, Noon-3 pm

December 5, 9 am-2 pm

Mystic Arts Center

The best variety of holiday greens, including exquisitely decorated wreaths and centerpieces. Or ask one our our artistic designers to design one or more in the colors and motifs you desire.

Holiday Magic »

December 26 - January 3

Kids home from school for the holidays? Bring them to Mystic Seaport for special holiday  tours on one of our tall ships, a professional 19th-century magic show and much more.