Saybrook
Starlight Festival
SAVE THE DATE!
Saturday, December 7, 2024
Celebrate the season during the Saybrook Starlight Festival, a day of festivities and fun activities to kick off the holidays!
Events
From Santa to the Stocking Walk and everything in between, don't miss out on any of the fun! See the schedule of events here.
Parking
Parking locations are free and convenient. Get directions here.
Menus
Local restaurants are offering Starlight Specials including military discounts, Starlight drinks, food specials and live music. Find out more here.
About the Saybrook Starlight Festival
Celebrate the season during the Saybrook Starlight Festival, a day of festivities and fun activities to kick off the holidays!
Schedule of Events
Saturday, December 2nd
Celebrate the season during the Saybrook Starlight Festival, a day of festivities and fun activities to kick off the holidays!
Main Street Business Stocking Walk
Purchase a stocking for $5 at the Greater Old Saybrook Chamber office at 1 Main Street starting at 9:30 am or at the Town Green starting at 1:30 pm. Bring it to participating Main Street businesses who will help you fill it with small tokens in the spirit of the season. Only 250 will be sold!
Family Fun on the Town Green
Including facepainting, crafts, games, stories and entertainment as well as the Starlight Café on the Kate patio featuring FREE hot chocolate and snacks and food for sale.
Starlight Café
Featuring seating on the Kate patio, enjoy FREE hot chocolate courtesy of the Lions Club. Purchase hotdogs, cookies, chili and other treats to benefit local nonprofits including the Shoreline Soup Kitchens & Pantries and the Lions Club.
Astra Studio Dance Performances
Join us in front of Town Hall for Starlight entertainment as our local dance troupe moves to the melodies of the season. Two performances: 2:15 & 3:15.
Visit from Santa at Town Gazebo
Santa arrives in Old Saybrook’s version of a sleigh courtesy of the Fire Department. Meet the most famous jolly old elf at the NEW town gazebo. Volunteers will be available to snap a family photo.
Carolers on Main Street
No holiday festival would be complete without the good cheer of songs we all know and love. Enjoy our wandering warblers as they croon their way up and down Main Street.
Horse-drawn Wagon Rides
Enjoy a festival favorite! Hop on the wagon in two locations: Town Green (302 Main Street) and Saybrook Home (2 Main Street).
Hero's Tree Lighting at the Kate
Sponsored by the Gold Star Moms, join us in front of the Kate to honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice serving our country. With Nicole Nalepa from CT Channel 3 and local dignitaries. Featuring performances by the Old Saybrook High School Chorus and the Glitter Girls.
Local Shopping with Extended Store Hours
Shop local and support our Main Street businesses. They are decorated, stocked and ready with holiday cheer!
Starlight Restaurant Specials & Live Entertainment
Visit one (or more!) of our many wonderful restaurants who will be offering up Starlight Specials. Have a bite to eat, a Starlight beverage or listen to a little live music.
Parking
Parking locations are free and convenient. Get directions here.
51 North Main Street Commuter Lot
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225 Main Street - Main Street Connection Park
210 Main Street Parking Lot
75 Main Street Parking Lot
80 Old Boston Post Road - Goodwin Elementary School
60 Sheffield Street - Old Saybrook Middle School
The following restaurants are offering Starlight specials—check them out!
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