Are you looking to book a bus tour or another large group? Group tour reservations for Christmas by Candlelight 2024 are now being accepted! Email [email protected] for more details.

NEW THIS YEAR: Treat your staff or clients to an exclusive Corporate Christmas by Candlelight night on December 5th or 12th! Limited spaces are available.

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.

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. The OSV Singers will be performing every Sunday. Other special musical guests and performance lineup coming soon.

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.

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.

Storytelling Magic

Hear readings of The Nativity Gospel of Saint Luke, The Nativity Gospel of Saint Matthew, Un 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.

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.

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!

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.

Shop for Unique Gifts

From Village-made pottery and tin, to candy, spices, and ornaments, bring home a memory from your 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.