# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Candlelight Stroll
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 04 Dec, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Fri, 04 Dec, 2026 at 08:30 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: Candlelight Stroll
This year’s 250th theme, “Welcome, Neighbor,” celebrates the community that has shaped the Puddle Dock neighborhood for generations.

DECEMBER 4–6, 11-13, 18–20, 2026
Arrival times:
Fridays at 6 PM
Saturdays at 4:30 PM and 5:30 PM
Sundays at 2 PM and 3 PM

The event concludes at 8:30 PM on Fridays and Saturdays, and 6:30 PM on Sundays.

Stroll occurs in rain, snow, or by starlight

ABOUT STROLL: 
Explore 350+ years of seasonal and holiday traditions at Strawbery Banke Museum’s 46th annual Candlelight Stroll. 

Wander the Museum grounds under the glow of candle boxes and string lights, visiting furnished historic homes from 1795 through the 1950s, each adorned with greens and dried flowers from the Museum’s heirloom gardens. Inside, costumed roleplayers portray neighborhood families, sharing stories, customs, and seasonal traditions.

Tour exhibit houses highlight Portsmouth’s maritime heritage, traditional trades, and more, offering context to life in the Puddle Dock neighborhood. Outside, carolers, fife-and-drummers, and other musicians fill the air with seasonal melodies, while wandering historical reenactors bring figures from the past to life across the grounds.

Twice each evening, Ice Dance International’s Currier & Ives Vintage Christmas Skaters take the ice for special performances that capture the spirit of the season (weather dependent). Visitors can warm up at the Cider Shed with a cup of cider, then explore the Grove of Sponsored Holiday Trees, where you can vote for your favorite.

PARKING:
𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐡𝐚𝐬 𝐧𝐨 𝐨𝐧-𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠. 
All guests must park off-site and take the trolley (available Sat & Sun) or walk. A limited amount of handicap-accessible parking is available on a first-come, first served basis.


TICKETS:
Members:
- Adults (18+): $17.50 or free
- Children (ages 3-17): $8.75 or free
- Children (under 3): free, ticket required

Nonmembers: 
- Adults (18+): $35.00
- Children (ages 3-17): $17.50
- Children (under 3): free, ticket required
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/portsmouth/candlelight-stroll/200029881952254
- **Event Categories**: Music, Entertainment
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 9

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Portsmouth
- **state**: NH
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 14 Hancock St, Portsmouth, NH, United States, New Hampshire 03801
- **lat**: 43.07503
- **long**: -70.75364
- **full address**: 14 Hancock St, Portsmouth, NH, United States, New Hampshire 03801

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: Candlelight Stroll
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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Candlelight Stroll being held?
  - **A:** Candlelight Stroll takes place on Fri, 04 Dec, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Fri, 04 Dec, 2026 at 08:30 pm at 14 Hancock St, Portsmouth, NH, United States, New Hampshire 03801.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Candlelight Stroll?
  - **A:** Candlelight Stroll is organized by Strawbery Banke Museum.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Candlelight Stroll is ideal for art lovers, trade professionals, collectors, and exhibition enthusiasts exploring the latest in their field. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Portsmouth, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Candlelight Stroll sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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