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Old Sturbridge Village, Christmas by Candlelight

December 27, 2023 @ 2:00 pm - 8:00 pm EST

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Come experience the history of Christmas festivities at Old Sturbridge Village. Relish old traditions and create new ones as you watch demonstrations of classic Christmas projects, stroll through the decorated Village and Christmas Tree Trail, listen to stories and live music, sample sweet treats, ride the horse-drawn carryall, and more. We hope your family will join us, as we celebrate a very special time of year.

December 27, 28, 29, and 30, 2023

Times: 2:00 – 8:00 pm

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Planning a holiday trip and coming from a distance? Enjoy a restful night at the Old Sturbridge Inn & Reeder Family Lodges after you spend the day exploring our winter wonderland. Special Christmas by Candlelight lodging packages are available.

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Exclusive Members Only Day

Members of Old Sturbridge Village can enjoy an intimate evening of Christmas by Candlelight on Sunday, November 26Each Member adult ticket purchase allows up to three youth admitted for free. Not a member? Membership is the gift that keeps giving all year long. Explore the benefits of membership.

5 Christmas tress lit at night with a group of people admiring the twinkling lights.Sparkling Sights

Come see the Village decorated for the season! Glowing lanterns and twinkling string lights will guide you as you stroll along the Christmas Tree Trail and across the Wish Bridge. Every night there will be a lighting ceremony at 4:30 p.m. Plus, each historical home is adorned for the season inside and out.

Man playing mandolin while sitting next to decorative Christmas tree.Merry Music

Hear the sounds of familiar seasonal songs and sing along! Village favorites such as “Up on the Housetop” and others were written in New England in the 1800s. Get a preview of what you may see performed live at Christmas by Candlelight this year. The OSV Singers will be performing every Sunday. Other special musical guests and performance lineup coming soon.

Woman baking near an open hearth.Gingerbread, and More Gingerbread

Learn about the history of gingerbread and the various worldly recipes, all the while smelling the spices coming from the hearth-baked demonstrations.

See even more gingerbread! When you arrive here at the Village see a display of all the creative things friends and neighbors have created. Learn more about the 2023 Gingerbread Contest, how to enter and the various categories for all skill levels and ages. See last year’s creations for inspiration.

Smiling woman holding tray of freshly baked cookies.Baking Demonstrations

See our costumed historians baking sweet treats and more. Watch our costumed historians make delights such as Dundee Cakes, marzipan, and shortbread cookies. Plus, enjoy watching warm mulled cider being made. Samples of various items will be available throughout the Village.

Woman reading aloud from a picture book.Storytelling Magic

Hear readings of The Nativity Gospel of Saint Luke, The Nativity Gospel of Saint MatthewUn Cocqui de Boriquen, and Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer. Plus, for children of all ages is a lively and entertaining magic show with Bob Olsen.

Mother and daughter sipping hot coco on a winter day.Delicious Delights

Warm up with cup of soup, or stew. Relax and treat yourself to a festive hot coco, cider, or signature drink (with or without alcohol). Be sure to save room for, or plan to take home Village-baked cookies and fudge.

Man sitting down making a wooden toy.Creative Crafts

See our tinners making pierced tin lanterns, visit with the printer, watch the potter spin clay, see stockings being knit, and the cabinet makers crafting wooden toys. For a small fee you can try your hand at candle dipping. Plus, there will be free craft kits for you to take home!

Model train on a track.Meet Santa

Meet Old Saint Nicholas and Mrs. Claus. A great photo opportunity! Hear the tiny whistle of tiny trains and watch a full display of model trains.

Women wearing a winter hat shopping in the store.Shop for Unique Gifts

From Village-made pottery and tin, to candy, spices, and ornaments, bring home a memory from your 2023 Christmas by Candlelight visit. Plan to check-off your shopping list as there are many stocking stuffers and unique items to discover. Or shop online today for delivery in time for the holidays.

Tickets

Individual, Dual, and Family Memberships have many benefits, including discounted rates on special events like Christmas by Candlelight. Not a member? Join today!

Member Prices

Purchase Date Member Adult Member Youth (Ages 4-17) Children 3 and Under
Through November 23 $29.00 $14.50 FREE
November 24th – December 30th (Online Purchase) $36.00 $18.00 FREE
At the door (Friday or Sunday) $40.00 $20.00 FREE
At the door (Saturday) $45.00 $20.00 FREE

*These prices apply to all nights of Christmas by Candlelight 2023 EXCEPT for the members-only night on November 26th. Adult tickets for November 26th are $29.00 and up to three kids (17 and under) are admitted for FREE per member adult ticket purchase.

Details

Date:
December 27, 2023
Time:
2:00 pm - 8:00 pm
EST
Series:
Website:
https://www.osv.org/event/christmas-by-candlelight/

Venue

Old Sturbridge Village
1 Old Sturbridge Village Road
Sturbridge, MA 01566
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Phone
(800) 733-1830
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