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EVENTS & PARKING
2026
6th Annual Stonington
Lobster Trap Tree Lighting
Saturday, November 21, 2026 ~ 4:30 PM
The 6th 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
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.
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
Other Holiday Happenings
Produced by The Ocean Community Chamber
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The Music School of Mystic and Niantic
TBD
Stonington High School Sax & Brass Ensemble
TBD
Mystic River Brass Ensemble
TBD
6th Annual Buoy Auction Day
Saturday, January 16, 2027
10 AM -12 PM FREE Public Viewing of Buoys
12-2 PM Ticketed Buoy Event @ The Hounds, Stonington, CT
Tickets are COMING SOON!
Stonington Families FREE
Buoy Painting Workshops
Registration opens Tuesday, September 1, 2027 @ 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:
TBD at Stonington COMO
TBD at La Grua Center
call 401-596-7761 starting September 1st @ 9 AM to register!
No registrations will be accepted prior to that date and time.
Important Buoy Dates - 2027
Monday, February 1, 2027
Buoy sponsorships for the 7th Annual SLTT opens to
Members of the Ocean Community Chamber of Commerce.
Phone: 401-596-7761
Thursday, April 1, 2027 @ 9 AM
Buoy Sponsorships for the 7th Annual SLTT opens to the general public.
Phone: 401-596-7761
No registrations will be accepted prior to that date and time.
Wednesday, September 1, 2027 @ 9 AM
Registration for the free Stonington family buoy workshops
Phone: 401-596-7761
No registrations will be accepted prior to that date and time.
Saturday, November 21, 2026 @ 4:30 PM
5th Annual Stonington Lobster Trap Tree Lighting
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