Olde Mistick Village, Mystic Aquarium Festival of Lights This Weekend

Olde Mistick Village’s Festival of Lights will take place from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 12.

“Walk through our winter wonderland from dusk until 9:30 p.m., when over 4,000 luminaries light the walkways of Olde Mistick Village and Mystic Aquarium Olde Mistick Village,” staff wrote on the website.

Complimentary refreshments are offered in the Meeting House. Holiday music by Ragtime Too will take place from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Outdoor entertainment includes:

• Too Tall Guys, 5:30 – 8:30 p.m.
• Fly By Night Holiday Jesters, 5:30 – 8:30 p.m.
• The Festive Brass will be performing in the Gazebo from 6 p.m. on

Mystic Aquarium Activities

• 5 to 8 p.m.
• Last admission at 7:30 p.m.
• Paths will be illuminated by hundreds of luminaria as guests enjoy seasonal entertainment, face painters, story tellers, hot chocolate and even a visit from Santa.
• Admission is free with a non-perishable food item — please bring at least one item per person. All food donations benefit United Way’s Gemma Moran Food Center.

Food items most needed are:

• Pasta
• Soup and brothBrown and white rice
• Canned and dried beans
• Canned fish and meat
• Peanut butter
• Dry cereals and oatmeal
• Canned vegetables
• Tomato products
• Shelf-stable milk
• Jams and jellies
• 100% juice

Please consider purchasing nutritious food items that are low in sugar, fat and sodium and that are made with whole grains, Aquarium staff wrote on the website.

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