# 6th Annual Stonington Lobster Trap Tree Lighting

> Event for families in the Providence–Warwick area (RI / MA). Times are Eastern Time.

- When: Nov 21 – Jan 3 · 4:30 PM – 9:30 PM
- Where: Stonington Lobster Trap Tree, 1 High St, Stonington, CT 06355
- Ages: Check age guidance
- Price: Free
- Organizer: Ocean Community Chamber of Commerce / Stonington Lobster Trap Tree
- Official page: https://lobstertraptree.com/
- Last checked: Tue, Nov 3

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## About

A nautical holiday tree built from lobster traps and more than 170 hand-painted buoys lights up for the season, with thousands of colorful lights you can step inside for photos. The tree stays on view through January 3, 2027.

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