@connecticutbyneel: 🦞🎄 CT’s most magical Christmas tree is almost here! The Stonington Lobster Trap Tree returns to Stonington Borough, Connecticut on November 21, 2026. Built from real lobster traps and covered in hand-painted buoys, this glowing waterfront Christmas attraction is one of the most unusual holiday displays in Connecticut, just a short drive from Mystic. What makes it special is the community behind it. The tree celebrates Stonington’s fishing heritage with artwork from 125+ professional artists and 40 local families for 2026. Visitors can even step inside the tree and look up at the lights. Here is everything you should know before visiting 👇 📍 Google Maps: Stonington Lobster Trap Tree 🏡 Location: Stonington Borough, Connecticut 🗺️ Address: 1 High Street, Stonington, CT (Town Fisherman Docks) 🎄 Opening: Saturday, Nov 21, 2026 at 4:30 PM 📅 Last day: Sunday, Jan 3, 2027 🎟️ Admission: FREE ✨ Lights: 4:30–9:30 PM nightly through Jan 2; 4:30–6 PM on Jan 3 ☀️ Daytime access: From dawn, starting after opening night 🦞 Fun fact: The 2025 tree had 460 lobster traps and 460 buoys 🎨 Art: Hand-painted buoys from artists and local families 🚶 Inside: Walk beneath the illuminated structure when access is open 🚗 Parking: Town docks, 192/194 Water Street, or permitted street spaces ♿ Accessible parking: Designated space by the tree 🚌 Opening-night shuttle: FREE, Nov 21, 3:30–7:30 PM 📸 Best time: Around 4 PM for daylight buoy details, then lights at 4:30 PM 🌊 Nearby: Stonington Borough waterfront; Mystic, CT Important: The 2026 installation opens Nov 21. Do not touch or spin the painted buoys or traps. The entrance may close in snow; follow posted parking and event updates. Search “Stonington Lobster Trap Tree, Stonington CT” on Google Maps for the exact destination. One for anyone looking for Christmas lights in Connecticut, free holiday activities near Mystic, things to do in Stonington, CT, or a festive New England date night. 🎄✨ #stoningtonct #mysticct #connecticut #connecticutlife #connecticutcheck

Neel | CT Photographer

Open In TikTok:

Region: US

Saturday 07 November 2026 15:33:21 GMT