Candlelight Club Pass

Enjoy Christmas by Candlelight any time AND as many times as you want this season for one price! With the Candlelight Club Pass, there’s no need to schedule your arrival time or day in advance, meaning you can visit at the last minute or choose other days if the weather is poor.

If you purchase your Candlelight Club pass today, you can pick it up on your first visit to Christmas by Candlelight in the Country Bank Visitor Center. If you purchased your Candlelight Club pass prior to November 10, 2025, keep a look out in your mailbox for your pass. 

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Friday, December 5, 2025

Before you purchase your tickets, please note the following:

• Tickets are non-refundable.
• Tickets are set up in arrival blocks to help spread out the arrival of guests entering the Country Bank Visitor Center at one time. You can arrive anytime after the start time listed on your ticket. There is no need to tell us if you are running late.
• Old Sturbridge Village is open rain or shine. Dress appropriately for the weather, as this program takes place both inside and outside.
• If you do not feel well or have another medical emergency on the day you purchased tickets for, please email the Country Bank Visitor Center at [email protected] or call (800) 733-1830 and we will do our best to reschedule your tickets if there is availability.
• Please note there is a $3.00 rescheduling fee per ticket. We encourage you to carefully select your dates. Rescheduling is based on availability. If Old Sturbridge Village cancels a program for any reason the rescheduling fee will not apply and we will communicate with all ticket purchasers via email.

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Saturday, December 6, 2025

Before you purchase your tickets, please note the following:

• Tickets are non-refundable.
• Tickets are set up in arrival blocks to help spread out the arrival of guests entering the Country Bank Visitor Center at one time. You can arrive anytime after the start time listed on your ticket. There is no need to tell us if you are running late.
• Old Sturbridge Village is open rain or shine. Dress appropriately for the weather, as this program takes place both inside and outside.
• If you do not feel well or have another medical emergency on the day you purchased tickets for, please email the Country Bank Visitor Center at [email protected] or call (800) 733-1830 and we will do our best to reschedule your tickets if there is availability.
• Please note there is a $3.00 rescheduling fee per ticket. We encourage you to carefully select your dates. Rescheduling is based on availability. If Old Sturbridge Village cancels a program for any reason the rescheduling fee will not apply and we will communicate with all ticket purchasers via email.

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Sunday, December 7, 2025

Before you purchase your tickets, please note the following:

• Tickets are non-refundable.
• Tickets are set up in arrival blocks to help spread out the arrival of guests entering the Country Bank Visitor Center at one time. You can arrive anytime after the start time listed on your ticket. There is no need to tell us if you are running late.
• Old Sturbridge Village is open rain or shine. Dress appropriately for the weather, as this program takes place both inside and outside.
• If you do not feel well or have another medical emergency on the day you purchased tickets for, please email the Country Bank Visitor Center at [email protected] or call (800) 733-1830 and we will do our best to reschedule your tickets if there is availability.
• Please note there is a $3.00 rescheduling fee per ticket. We encourage you to carefully select your dates. Rescheduling is based on availability. If Old Sturbridge Village cancels a program for any reason the rescheduling fee will not apply and we will communicate with all ticket purchasers via email.

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Thursday, December 11, 2025 | $11 on the 11th!

Due to popular demand, we’re adding a special extra night of Christmas by Candlelight at a special discounted rate! Join us for a special one-night-only promotion on Thursday, December 11th, from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM, where everyone can enjoy the enchanting atmosphere of Old Sturbridge Village for just $11!

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Please note: This special pricing is available only on December 11, 2025 as a special promotion, with a slightly shorter timeframe than our regular nights. Tickets are non-refundable. If you purchase tickets for December 11 and need to change the date of your tickets (reschedule), you will be charged the difference of the tickets for the new date you select. However, you will not be charged the $3.00 rescheduling fee per ticket.

Friday, December 12, 2025

Before you purchase your tickets, please note the following:

• Tickets are non-refundable.
• Tickets are set up in arrival blocks to help spread out the arrival of guests entering the Country Bank Visitor Center at one time. You can arrive anytime after the start time listed on your ticket. There is no need to tell us if you are running late.
• Old Sturbridge Village is open rain or shine. Dress appropriately for the weather, as this program takes place both inside and outside.
• If you do not feel well or have another medical emergency on the day you purchased tickets for, please email the Country Bank Visitor Center at [email protected] or call (800) 733-1830 and we will do our best to reschedule your tickets if there is availability.
• Please note there is a $3.00 rescheduling fee per ticket. We encourage you to carefully select your dates. Rescheduling is based on availability. If Old Sturbridge Village cancels a program for any reason the rescheduling fee will not apply and we will communicate with all ticket purchasers via email.

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Saturday, December 13, 2025

Before you purchase your tickets, please note the following:

• Tickets are non-refundable.
• Tickets are set up in arrival blocks to help spread out the arrival of guests entering the Country Bank Visitor Center at one time. You can arrive anytime after the start time listed on your ticket. There is no need to tell us if you are running late.
• Old Sturbridge Village is open rain or shine. Dress appropriately for the weather, as this program takes place both inside and outside.
• If you do not feel well or have another medical emergency on the day you purchased tickets for, please email the Country Bank Visitor Center at [email protected] or call (800) 733-1830 and we will do our best to reschedule your tickets if there is availability.
• Please note there is a $3.00 rescheduling fee per ticket. We encourage you to carefully select your dates. Rescheduling is based on availability. If Old Sturbridge Village cancels a program for any reason the rescheduling fee will not apply and we will communicate with all ticket purchasers via email.

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Sunday, December 14, 2025

Before you purchase your tickets, please note the following:

• Tickets are non-refundable.
• Tickets are set up in arrival blocks to help spread out the arrival of guests entering the Country Bank Visitor Center at one time. You can arrive anytime after the start time listed on your ticket. There is no need to tell us if you are running late.
• Old Sturbridge Village is open rain or shine. Dress appropriately for the weather, as this program takes place both inside and outside.
• If you do not feel well or have another medical emergency on the day you purchased tickets for, please email the Country Bank Visitor Center at [email protected] or call (800) 733-1830 and we will do our best to reschedule your tickets if there is availability.
• Please note there is a $3.00 rescheduling fee per ticket. We encourage you to carefully select your dates. Rescheduling is based on availability. If Old Sturbridge Village cancels a program for any reason the rescheduling fee will not apply and we will communicate with all ticket purchasers via email.

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Friday, December 19, 2025

Before you purchase your tickets, please note the following:

• Tickets are non-refundable.
• Tickets are set up in arrival blocks to help spread out the arrival of guests entering the Country Bank Visitor Center at one time. You can arrive anytime after the start time listed on your ticket. There is no need to tell us if you are running late.
• Old Sturbridge Village is open rain or shine. Dress appropriately for the weather, as this program takes place both inside and outside.
• If you do not feel well or have another medical emergency on the day you purchased tickets for, please email the Country Bank Visitor Center at [email protected] or call (800) 733-1830 and we will do our best to reschedule your tickets if there is availability.
• Please note there is a $3.00 rescheduling fee per ticket. We encourage you to carefully select your dates. Rescheduling is based on availability. If Old Sturbridge Village cancels a program for any reason the rescheduling fee will not apply and we will communicate with all ticket purchasers via email.

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Saturday, December 20, 2025

Before you purchase your tickets, please note the following:

• Tickets are non-refundable.
• Tickets are set up in arrival blocks to help spread out the arrival of guests entering the Country Bank Visitor Center at one time. You can arrive anytime after the start time listed on your ticket. There is no need to tell us if you are running late.
• Old Sturbridge Village is open rain or shine. Dress appropriately for the weather, as this program takes place both inside and outside.
• If you do not feel well or have another medical emergency on the day you purchased tickets for, please email the Country Bank Visitor Center at [email protected] or call (800) 733-1830 and we will do our best to reschedule your tickets if there is availability.
• Please note there is a $3.00 rescheduling fee per ticket. We encourage you to carefully select your dates. Rescheduling is based on availability. If Old Sturbridge Village cancels a program for any reason the rescheduling fee will not apply and we will communicate with all ticket purchasers via email.

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Sunday, December 21, 2025

Before you purchase your tickets, please note the following:

• Tickets are non-refundable.
• Tickets are set up in arrival blocks to help spread out the arrival of guests entering the Country Bank Visitor Center at one time. You can arrive anytime after the start time listed on your ticket. There is no need to tell us if you are running late.
• Old Sturbridge Village is open rain or shine. Dress appropriately for the weather, as this program takes place both inside and outside.
• If you do not feel well or have another medical emergency on the day you purchased tickets for, please email the Country Bank Visitor Center at [email protected] or call (800) 733-1830 and we will do our best to reschedule your tickets if there is availability.
• Please note there is a $3.00 rescheduling fee per ticket. We encourage you to carefully select your dates. Rescheduling is based on availability. If Old Sturbridge Village cancels a program for any reason the rescheduling fee will not apply and we will communicate with all ticket purchasers via email.

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Monday, December 22, 2025

Before you purchase your tickets, please note the following:

• Tickets are non-refundable.
• Tickets are set up in arrival blocks to help spread out the arrival of guests entering the Country Bank Visitor Center at one time. You can arrive anytime after the start time listed on your ticket. There is no need to tell us if you are running late.
• Old Sturbridge Village is open rain or shine. Dress appropriately for the weather, as this program takes place both inside and outside.
• If you do not feel well or have another medical emergency on the day you purchased tickets for, please email the Country Bank Visitor Center at [email protected] or call (800) 733-1830 and we will do our best to reschedule your tickets if there is availability.
• Please note there is a $3.00 rescheduling fee per ticket. We encourage you to carefully select your dates. Rescheduling is based on availability. If Old Sturbridge Village cancels a program for any reason the rescheduling fee will not apply and we will communicate with all ticket purchasers via email.

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Tuesday, December 23, 2025

Before you purchase your tickets, please note the following:

• Tickets are non-refundable.
• Tickets are set up in arrival blocks to help spread out the arrival of guests entering the Country Bank Visitor Center at one time. You can arrive anytime after the start time listed on your ticket. There is no need to tell us if you are running late.
• Old Sturbridge Village is open rain or shine. Dress appropriately for the weather, as this program takes place both inside and outside.
• If you do not feel well or have another medical emergency on the day you purchased tickets for, please email the Country Bank Visitor Center at [email protected] or call (800) 733-1830 and we will do our best to reschedule your tickets if there is availability.
• Please note there is a $3.00 rescheduling fee per ticket. We encourage you to carefully select your dates. Rescheduling is based on availability. If Old Sturbridge Village cancels a program for any reason the rescheduling fee will not apply and we will communicate with all ticket purchasers via email.

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Saturday, December 27, 2025

Before you purchase your tickets, please note the following:

• Tickets are non-refundable.
• Tickets are set up in arrival blocks to help spread out the arrival of guests entering the Country Bank Visitor Center at one time. You can arrive anytime after the start time listed on your ticket. There is no need to tell us if you are running late.
• Old Sturbridge Village is open rain or shine. Dress appropriately for the weather, as this program takes place both inside and outside.
• If you do not feel well or have another medical emergency on the day you purchased tickets for, please email the Country Bank Visitor Center at [email protected] or call (800) 733-1830 and we will do our best to reschedule your tickets if there is availability.
• Please note there is a $3.00 rescheduling fee per ticket. We encourage you to carefully select your dates. Rescheduling is based on availability. If Old Sturbridge Village cancels a program for any reason the rescheduling fee will not apply and we will communicate with all ticket purchasers via email.

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Sunday, December 28, 2025

Before you purchase your tickets, please note the following:

• Tickets are non-refundable.
• Tickets are set up in arrival blocks to help spread out the arrival of guests entering the Country Bank Visitor Center at one time. You can arrive anytime after the start time listed on your ticket. There is no need to tell us if you are running late.
• Old Sturbridge Village is open rain or shine. Dress appropriately for the weather, as this program takes place both inside and outside.
• If you do not feel well or have another medical emergency on the day you purchased tickets for, please email the Country Bank Visitor Center at [email protected] or call (800) 733-1830 and we will do our best to reschedule your tickets if there is availability.
• Please note there is a $3.00 rescheduling fee per ticket. We encourage you to carefully select your dates. Rescheduling is based on availability. If Old Sturbridge Village cancels a program for any reason the rescheduling fee will not apply and we will communicate with all ticket purchasers via email.

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Monday, December 29, 2025

Before you purchase your tickets, please note the following:

• Tickets are non-refundable.
• Tickets are set up in arrival blocks to help spread out the arrival of guests entering the Country Bank Visitor Center at one time. You can arrive anytime after the start time listed on your ticket. There is no need to tell us if you are running late.
• Old Sturbridge Village is open rain or shine. Dress appropriately for the weather, as this program takes place both inside and outside.
• If you do not feel well or have another medical emergency on the day you purchased tickets for, please email the Country Bank Visitor Center at [email protected] or call (800) 733-1830 and we will do our best to reschedule your tickets if there is availability.
• Please note there is a $3.00 rescheduling fee per ticket. We encourage you to carefully select your dates. Rescheduling is based on availability. If Old Sturbridge Village cancels a program for any reason the rescheduling fee will not apply and we will communicate with all ticket purchasers via email.

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Tuesday, December 30, 2025

Before you purchase your tickets, please note the following:

• Tickets are non-refundable.
• Tickets are set up in arrival blocks to help spread out the arrival of guests entering the Country Bank Visitor Center at one time. You can arrive anytime after the start time listed on your ticket. There is no need to tell us if you are running late.
• Old Sturbridge Village is open rain or shine. Dress appropriately for the weather, as this program takes place both inside and outside.
• If you do not feel well or have another medical emergency on the day you purchased tickets for, please email the Country Bank Visitor Center at [email protected] or call (800) 733-1830 and we will do our best to reschedule your tickets if there is availability.
• Please note there is a $3.00 rescheduling fee per ticket. We encourage you to carefully select your dates. Rescheduling is based on availability. If Old Sturbridge Village cancels a program for any reason the rescheduling fee will not apply and we will communicate with all ticket purchasers via email.

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What happens if it snows or rains?

Old Sturbridge Village rarely closes except for during severe, hazardous weather. Christmas by Candlelight will run in light rain or snow. Any notice of the museum closing due to weather will be posted on the Old Sturbridge Village Facebook page, Instagram, and the main website (on this page and the homepage). Ticket purchasers will also receive an email message. Every attempt will be made to reschedule you for a future date.

Are there any discounts for Christmas by Candlelight?

Discounts that apply to standard daytime admission do NOT apply to Christmas by Candlelight. If you’re looking for discounts, consider the following options:

• Purchase tickets before November 28, 2025, for early-bird savings. Members save even more before November 28!
• Purchase tickets online rather than at the door to save $2-$9 per person
• Take advantage of our $11 on the 11th promotion

What food options will be available during Christmas by Candlelight?

A variety of snacks, sweet treats, soups, sandwiches, dinners, hot and cold beverages, and more will be available for purchase throughout the Village campus. View the menu here.

Where do I park?

Free parking is available in the main parking lot at Old Sturbridge Village. If using a GPS to get to the Village, please use the address “29 Stallion Hill Road” in Sturbridge, MA.

What if I or a member of my party becomes ill and cannot visit on the day we purchased tickets for?

Please stay home if you, or someone in your party, is ill. If you are unable to visit on the day you purchased your ticket for, you may email [email protected] or call 508-347-0213 to reschedule your ticket. Please note there is a $3.00 rescheduling fee per ticket. Rescheduling is based on availability. Tickets are non-refundable.

What should I wear?

Please dress appropriately for the weather, as Christmas by Candlelight takes place both inside and outside. We also suggest wearing comfortable shoes, as there is plenty of walking.

Is Old Sturbridge Village open during the day?

In order to focus on evening holiday events, Old Sturbridge Village is CLOSED during the day from November 16 – December 31, 2025.

Are dogs allowed?

While service animals are welcome on Old Sturbridge Village property, pets and emotional support animals are not permitted.

What musical acts are scheduled to perform?

Every night of Christmas by Candlelight includes a variety of live musical performances. 

Upon a Midnight Clear: An Acoustic New England Christmas takes place in the Stephen M. Brewer Theater in the Country Bank Visitor Center at designated times every night of Christmas by Candlelight. Other musical acts take place in the Center Meetinghouse. More detailed schedules will be posted closer to the event.  

Please note that lineups are subject to change without notice.

Friday, November 28th:

• Upon a Midnight Clear: An Acoustic New England Christmas presented by Clockjack Productions
• Jan and John
• Three of Cups
• Turas

Saturday, November 29th:

• Upon a Midnight Clear: An Acoustic New England Christmas presented by Clockjack Productions
• Carroll Sisters
• Elizabeth & Ben Anderson
• Millennium Magic Chorus
• Turas

Sunday, November 30th (Members-Only Night):

• Upon a Midnight Clear: An Acoustic New England Christmas presented by Clockjack Productions
• Jan and John
• OSV Singers
• Elizabeth & Ben Anderson

Friday, December 5th:

• Upon a Midnight Clear: An Acoustic New England Christmas presented by Clockjack Productions
• Sweet Sophia
• Max Cohen
• Turas

Saturday, December 6th:

• Upon a Midnight Clear: An Acoustic New England Christmas presented by Clockjack Productions
• Cherry Tree String Band
• Matt Miskin and Tom Vaughn
• Worcester Men of Song

Sunday, December 7th:

• Upon a Midnight Clear: An Acoustic New England Christmas presented by Clockjack Productions
• Tom Vaughn
• OSV Singers
• Jan and John

Thursday, December 11th:

• Upon a Midnight Clear: An Acoustic New England Christmas presented by Clockjack Productions
• Burgess Elementary School Caroling Club (for the Lighting Ceremony)
• Atwater-Donnelly
• Turnstyle

Friday, December 12th:

• Upon a Midnight Clear: An Acoustic New England Christmas presented by Clockjack Productions
• Jan and John
• Max Cogen
• Turas

Saturday, December 13th:

Upon a Midnight Clear: An Acoustic New England Christmas presented by Clockjack Productions

• Matt Miskin and Tom Vaughn
• Gracie Day
• Adam Hendey and Conor Hearn Celtic Guitar Duo

Sunday, December 14th:

• Upon a Midnight Clear: An Acoustic New England Christmas presented by Clockjack Productions
• Atwater-Donnelly
• OSV Singers
• Davis Stains Duet

Friday, December 19th:

• Upon a Midnight Clear: An Acoustic New England Christmas presented by Clockjack Productions
• Three of Cups
• Gracie Day
• Max Cohen and Rose Clancy

Saturday, December 20th:

• Upon a Midnight Clear: An Acoustic New England Christmas presented by Clockjack Productions
• Northampton Woodwind Quintet
• Elizabeth & Ben Anderson
• Turas
• Post Road Chorus

Sunday, December 21st:

• Upon a Midnight Clear: An Acoustic New England Christmas presented by Clockjack Productions
• Tom Vaughn
• OSV Singers
• Jan and John

Monday, December 22nd:

• Upon a Midnight Clear: An Acoustic New England Christmas presented by Clockjack Productions
• Atwater-Donnelly
• Gracie Day
• Max Cohen

Tuesday, December 23rd:

• Upon a Midnight Clear: An Acoustic New England Christmas presented by Clockjack Productions
• Davis Stains Duet
• Jan and John
• Turnstyle

Saturday, December 27th:

• Upon a Midnight Clear: An Acoustic New England Christmas presented by Clockjack Productions
• Atwater-Donnelly
• Turnstyle
• Liberty Bones
• Gracie Day

Sunday, December 28th:

• Upon a Midnight Clear: An Acoustic New England Christmas presented by Clockjack Productions
• Atwater-Donnelly
• Jan and John
• Davis Stains Duet

Monday, December 29th:

• Upon a Midnight Clear: An Acoustic New England Christmas presented by Clockjack Productions
• Matt Miskin
• Jan and John
• Elizabeth & Ben Anderson

Tuesday, December 30th:

• Upon a Midnight Clear: An Acoustic New England Christmas presented by Clockjack Productions
• Max Cohen
• Carroll Sisters
• Elizabeth & Ben Anderson

Is there anything else I should know before visiting for the first time?

Old Sturbridge Village is an outdoor, living history museum and learning resource that invites all visitors to find meaning, pleasure, relevance, and inspiration in the exploration of New England’s past. It is a nonprofit, educational museum that is open year-round. The centerpiece of the museum is a re-created rural New England town of the 1830s set on more than 200 acres of historical landscape, encompassing a Center Village, Mills Area, and Countryside.

When you visit Old Sturbridge Village, you will see costumed historians (sometimes called “interpreters”) throughout the Village, working in trade shops, on the farm, or cooking in front of a fire. Even though they wear clothing like people wore in the 1830s, they are just like you, but they know a lot about New England history. They are not acting as a character or pretending to be a person from the past. They speak in the present tense and can help you compare life in the 1800s to life in the 21st century. Don’t be afraid to ask them lots of questions! They will help to enrich your experience of the past.

During Christmas by Candlelight, our costumed historians do things that are very different from the activities they do throughout the rest of the year – but there are still demonstrations of activities like tin work, hearth cooking, pottery, and more. While early 19th-century New Englanders typically did not celebrate Christmas, our costumed historians know a lot about the evolution of Christmas celebrations in this region.

Who should I contact if I have a question not answered here?

Please contact Old Sturbridge Village’s Country Bank Visitor Center at 800-733-1830 or [email protected].