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Mystic, Connecticut

Mystic Christmas Market 2026

Official name: Santa Arrives by Tugboat & Artisan Market

One day only: Saturday, November 28, 2026

DatesSaturday, November 28, 2026
Hours
  • Saturday November 28: 11:30 am to 4:30 pm

Santa arrives by tugboat at about 2 pm and stays until about 4 pm. Cottrell Street is closed to traffic all day.

WhereCottrell Street and Mystic River Park in downtown Mystic
12 Cottrell St, Mystic, CT 06355 Directions
AdmissionFree admission
OrganizerDowntown Mystic merchants (listed by the Connecticut Office of Tourism). Official website
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Mystic Christmas Market: Quick Answers

When is Mystic Christmas Market 2026?

It is on Saturday, November 28, 2026, for one day only.

What are Mystic Christmas Market's hours?

Saturday November 28 11:30 am to 4:30 pm. Santa arrives by tugboat at about 2 pm and stays until about 4 pm. Cottrell Street is closed to traffic all day.

Where is Mystic Christmas Market?

Cottrell Street and Mystic River Park in downtown Mystic, in Mystic, Connecticut. The address is 12 Cottrell St, Mystic, CT 06355.

Is Mystic Christmas Market free, or do you need a ticket?

It is free to get in.

About Mystic Christmas Market

A one-day Christmas craft market on Cottrell Street in Mystic on the Saturday after Thanksgiving, timed with Santa's arrival by tugboat at the Mystic River Park Christmas tree.

Where Is Mystic Christmas Market?

Cottrell Street and Mystic River Park in downtown Mystic, 12 Cottrell St, Mystic, CT 06355. The other dots are nearby markets.

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