Mystic Village Holiday Lights Spectacular Starts Soon

MYSTIC, CT – Olde Mistick Village announced that its inaugural Holiday Lights Spectacular will start Nov. 25 and run through the end of January 2021. Over half a million lights will decorate the Olde Mystic Village square of shops and restaurants for families and holiday enthusiasts to enjoy.

The Holiday Lights Spectacular will be the largest event of its kind in southern New England.

"Olde Mistick Village will continue to be a safe place for families to come and enjoy the holiday season. We are incredibly excited to be hosting an extraordinary lighting display for guests to enjoy while enjoying shopping and a great meal," Chris Regan, property manager of Olde Mistick Village said in a statement. "Over the summer we had thousands of families come and experience the village safely. With this year’s Holiday Lights Spectacular, we wanted our guests to experience the holidays in a way that brings people hope and comfort during these uncertain times."

In addition to the Holiday Lights Spectacular, Olde Mistick Village is announcing the return of the annual Holiday Carnival on Saturday, Dec. 5 and the Luminaria on Friday, Dec. 11.

The 2020 Holiday Lights Spectacular will begin set up Friday, Nov. 20 with new lighting displays being added each day through Wednesday, Nov. 25, when the full display will be lit at 4 p.m. for the first time.

As part of the celebrations, Olde Mistick Village will be announcing a social media competition Monday, Nov. 16.

Olde Mistick Village will be remaining open every evening through the end of January for guests to enjoy the lighting display.

Olde Mistick Village shops will be open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sundays starting Nov. 20.

Due to COVID-19, Olde Mistick Village asks all guests to wear a face covering and maintain 6 feet of social distancing between themselves and other guests.