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EVENTS & PARKING
2025
Handicapped Parking
There is one handicapped parking spot right near the tree and near the port-a-john. There is also an entire row of regular parking spots right behind the tree that are very close to the tree. Excellent for viewing from your vehicle about 25 feet from the tree itself.
Caroling by Pine Point Harmonix
Dates & Times TBD
Christmas Caroling by the Williams School
Dates & Times TBD
Christmas Caroling by the Music Studio Children's Choir
Dates & Times TBD
Mystic River Brass Ensemble
Dates & Times TBD
5th Annual Buoy Auction Day
TBD 2026
12 - 2 PM FREE Public Viewing of Buoys
2 - 3:30 PM Artist Buoy Reception (private event - invite only)
4:30 - 6 PM Ticketed Buoy Event @ The Velvet Mill
Purchase Your Tickets Here!
Stonington Families FREE
Buoy Painting Workshops
Registration opens Tuesday, September 2, 2025 @ 9AM
20 spots per session - Stonington Residents ONLY - 1 Buoy per Family
Children must be grades 1-12 to participate, this will be verified.
Two buoy painting workshops to choose from:
Saturday, September 20th - 10am - 12pm at Stonington COMO
Sunday, September 21st - 10am -12:00pm at La Grua Center
call 401-596-7761 starting September 2nd @ 9am to register!
No registrations will be accepted prior to that date and time.
5th Annual Stonington
Lobster Trap Tree Lighting
Saturday, November 22, 2025 ~ 4:30 PM
The 4th annual Stonington Trap Tree lighting will be a visual spectacle! This magical tree features beautiful hand painted buoys of more than 125 professional artists and 40 local families. The tree has thousands of colorful lights and a 5 foot tall anchor that rotates colors as well. Step inside to view the landmark from the inside and you’ll get incredible photos. Free admission
FREE Shuttle service - Night of the Lighting ONLY
3:30 PM - 7:30 PM ~ Non-Stop ~ continuous loops
Parking available at these various locations
Parking Options
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Stonington Town Fisherman Docks, 1 High Street, Stonington.
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Street Parking - please take note of all parking signs and regulations as to not get ticketed or towed.
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192 Water Street, Stonington Borough - courtesy of Joe Gilbert
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194 Water Street, Stonington Borough - courtesy of Dodson Boat Yard
Important Buoy Dates - 2025
Thursday, February 1, 2025
Buoy sponsorships for the 5th Annual SLTT opens to Members of the
Ocean Community Chamber of Commerce.
Phone:401-596-7761
Monday, April 1, 2025
Buoy Sponsorships for the 5th Annual SLTT opens to the general public.
Phone:401-596-7761
Tuesday, September 2, 2025 @ 9 AM
Registration for the free Stonington family buoy workshops
Phone:401-596-7761
Saturday, November 22, 2025 @ 4:30 PM
5th Annual Stonington Lobster Trap Tree Lighting
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