The Annual Stonington Trap Tree lighting will be a visual spectacle opening Saturday, November 25, 2023 starting at 4:30 pm. Admission is free. This is a great family event so bring everyone you know and your kids.

​The Stonington Lobster Trap Tree opens at dawn each day. The Tree will be lit every night between 4:30 – 9:30 PM until January 8, 2024. Tree will be lit from 4:30 – 7 PM on January 9, 2024.

This magical tree features beautiful hand painted buoys of more than 125 professional artists and 44 local families. The tree has thousands of colorful lights and a 5 foot tall anchor that rotates colors as well. Step inside to view the landmark from the inside and you’ll get incredible photos.

Once the Stonington  Lobster Trap Tree is lit you can visit it ​every night between Dusk – 9:30 PM until early January 2023.

Location: Stonington Town Dock, 1 High Street, Stonington, CT

Find the Buoy Holiday Scavenger Hunt is going on through December 31st

Parking: parking is on the street so please take note of all parking signs and regulations as to not get ticketed or towed.

Please respect the art made by children and professional artists.   The Stonington Lobster Trap Tree is first and foremost a fine art exhibit.  Consider it an outdoor museum. As such, we require that you refrain from touching any of the buoys. While it is only natural to want to see the amazing work on the reverse side of the buoys, the metal traps can scratch the art when buoys are turned. Instead we encourage you to utilize this website to view photos of both sides of each buoy.   It is your responsibility to insure that pets and children are far enough away from the buoys, traps and lights so that they do touch them. Thank you very much for your cooperation.