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Candlelight Stroll at Strawbery Banke
Special Offer for Seacoast Kids Calendar Subscribers!
Because you subscribe to Seacoast Kids Calendar, we’re offering you 20% off tickets to Candlelight Stroll at Strawbery Banke Museum on Fridays, December 5, 12, & 19 only.Use the discount code PORTSMOUTH25 at checkout to save. Valid only for Fridays of the event. Cannot be combined with any other offer or discount.
Candlelight Stroll invites visitors to step into the past and experience 350+ years of seasonal and holiday traditions in the Puddle Dock neighborhood. The Museum’s furnished historic houses are adorned with handmade decorations created from greens and dried flowers from the Museum’s heirloom gardens. Visitors call upon the many families who once lived in the waterfront neighborhood – portrayed by costumed roleplayers – who share stories, customs, and seasonal traditions.
While traveling from house to historic house, the glow of hundreds of candle lanterns and string lights illuminate the way as guests enjoy seasonal greetings from wandering musicians and performers who recreate the traditions of times past.
Additionally enjoy hot apple cider, a warming bonfire, and Ice Dance International’s Currier and Ives Vintage Christmas Skaters for several performances each night of this treasured event. Performances by the Vintage Christmas Skaters are weather-dependent.
Please note that parking is unavailable on-site for Candlelight Stroll as the small Museum lot is reserved for handicapped accessible needs on a first-come, first-served basis.
Candlelight Stroll occurs in rain, snow, or by starlight.
Candlelight Stroll
December 5-7, 12-14, 19-21, 2025
Arrival times begin at 4:30 PM and 5:30 PM.
The event concludes at 8:30 PM.
New! Daylight Stroll
December 14, 2025, 2-4 PM
Member ticket sales begin on Monday, October 27, 2025, 10 AM.
Public ticket sales begin on Monday, November 3, 2025, at 10 AM.
Want early access? Join as a member and enjoy presales, discounts, and more!
MEMBER TICKETS
Members get early access to tickets and up to 100% off, depending on their membership level. The number of discounted tickets also varies by membership level.
- Adults (18+): $17.50 or free
- Children (ages 3-17): $8.75 or free
- Children (under 3): free, ticket required
NONMEMBERS TICKETS
Experience Candlelight Stroll at Strawbery Banke Museum. Your ticket gains access to the Museum’s historic houses and the historic landscapes. Note that skating requires a separate ticket.
- Adults (18+): $35.00
- Children (ages 3-17): $17.50
- Children (under 3): free, ticket required
For 46 years, Candlelight Stroll has told the stories of the holidays and winter traditions celebrated in the Puddle Dock neighborhood. From New Year’s with the Chase family in 1819, to a grand Victorian Christmas with the Goodwin’s in 1870, and Hanukkah with the Shapiros in 1919, winter celebrations brought family and friends together. Commonalities such as eating special foods, singing, game-playing, and visiting relatives connect the shared experiences of this diverse neighborhood. Candlelight Stroll is an event that for many has become a tradition of its own. Learn more: Frequently Asked Questions
