Gemstone Station: A Town that Rocks
The ultimate guide to what’s happening in Mystic and beyond. From big festivals and live music to museum exhibitions, networking events, and seasonal celebrations, discover the most comprehensive event calendar in Southeastern Connecticut.

Father’s Day

Cinco de Mayo

Networking Events

Exhibits

Workshops

State of Mystic, Groton, and Stonington

Halloween Trunk or Treat

Holiday Stroll

Easter Trunk Hop

Spring Stroll
Gemstone Station: A Town that Rocks
9/26/2026 - 11/1/2026
Description
This year’s Wee Faerie Village is going to rock! Join us for a visit to Gemstone Station, September 26 – November 1. Open Tuesdays–Sundays, 10 am to 5pm. Closed Mondays*
*Open for the holiday on October 12
All that glitters is not gold…sometimes it’s rubies, emeralds, and diamonds. Explore a Wee Faerie Village where everything is made from precious gifts of the earth: twinkling gemstones, sparkling rare minerals, and shimmering shiny metals.
Since 2009, over 250,000 visitors have immersed themselves in the spirit of imagination and whimsy that comes from visiting at least two dozen pint-sized installations across the Museum’s campus on a perfect autumn day. The annual Wee Faerie Village is a beloved seasonal tradition for all ages.
A walking trail of faerie-sized creations takes visitors on an adventure through a different themed environment each year. Teams of local artists make their installations from scratch, often working with natural and found materials to evoke the Museum’s beautiful landscape. Upon check-in, visitors receive a map that guides them to each house’s location, tells the story of the faeries who live there, and invites close looking for a special hidden object.
96 Lyme Street
Old Lyme, CT 06371 United States





