Fun Holiday Activities

What a season! Not only are we busy with our day to day comings and goings, we also have shopping, wrapping, decorating, baking, entertaining, and all the usual holiday activities. And, don't forget to sneak in a few holiday festivities. Check out the following possibilities in Mystic:

Mystic Seaport Lantern Light Tours: "A New England Holiday Tradition" takes you through the Village as it was on Christmas Eve in 1876. Dates: December 4-7, 11-14, 18-21, 27 & 28. Tours start at 5:00 and run every 15 minutes; each tour takes one hour. Reservations are recommended. Check website for rates. www.mysticseaport.org or call 860-572-5331.

Mystic Seaport Carol Sing. On December 21st from 3-4pm. Just bring a canned food item for local charity and admission is free. Also, The Mystic Seaport Planetarium will present The Star of Bethlehem. Call 572-5315 for more information.

Olde Mistick Village Festival of Lights on December 12th begins at 4:30pm. Enjoy complimentary refreshments in Meeting House and holiday music and outdoor entertainment from 5:30-8:30pm. Event phone number is 860-536-4941.

Mystic Aquarium free admission on December 12th from 5:00-8:00pm with a canned food item to be delivered to local charity.

Mystic Aquarium Holiday Sea of Trees through January 2, 2009. Over 20 trees donated by local charities are on display throughout the Aquarium, all decorated with different themes.

Whatever you do for your Holiday Outing, be well and safe.