Shop local and support our Main Street businesses. They are decorated, stocked and ready with holiday cheer!

Visit one (or more!) of our many wonderful restaurants who will be offering up Starlight Specials. Have a bite to eat, a Starlight beverage or listen to a little live music. See below for participating venues and details. Many are offering veteran and military discounts to recognize service members in honor of the Heroes Tree Lighting.

Children can make a fun keepsake of the holiday season to decorate the Christmas tree. Ages 3-12 years old. Register here.

Enjoy a journey down our festively decorated Main Street with this classic winter experience! Pick-up and drop-off at the Town Green (302 Main Street).

* Crafts and a scavenger hunt with Acton Public Library.

* Facepainting and games by Youth & Family Services.

* Decorate holiday cards for service members sponsored by the Blue Star Moms.

* Inflatable gingerbread house and candy chaos obstacle course.

* Old Saybrook Garden Club holiday greens table - kids and adults are welcome to make something special with our local greenery experts.

* Lighted wooden stars for sale from the Lions Club.

* Free writing journals and books for kids while supplies last and decorated snowflake craft from the Rotary Club.

* Win one of two family 4-packs to see Frosty at the Kate on December 6th.

* Find out more about shoreline train service with CT Rides.

* Visit the Starlight Café on the Kate patio and enjoy FREE hot chocolate courtesy of the Lions Club and food from other vendors.

Featuring seating on the Kate patio, enjoy FREE hot chocolate courtesy of the Lions Club. The Knights of Columbus will serve hot beignets. Food trucks: Frank Andrews Mobile Kitchen (pizza) and Dude's Donuts. YUM!!

Santa arrives in Old Saybrook’s version of a sleigh courtesy of one of the Old Saybrook Police Department's new vehicles. Meet the most famous jolly old elf at the town gazebo on the Town Green. Volunteers will be available to snap a family photo.

The Connecticut Yuletide Carolers, a festive a cappella quartet dressed in elegant Victorian costumes, will fill the winter air with the bright sounds of the season. These wandering warblers croon their way up and down Main Street with a repertoire that includes timeless holiday classics as well as favorite contemporary songs.

Join us in front of Town Hall for Starlight entertainment as our local dance troupes moves to the melodies of the season. Astra Dance performs at 2:15 & 3:00 pm; Glitter Girls perform at 3:30 pm.

Sponsored by the Gold Star Moms, join us in front of the Kate for a special holiday ceremony honoring veterans and service members. With local dignitaries.