If you’re looking for something festive to do this December, here are some things that you should check out locally:

36th Annual Lantern Lights Tours at the Mystic Seaport in Mystic – December 4, 5, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19th and 20, 2015. Snow date is the December 22. Actors in 19th century costumes take you through the seaport as they tell a holiday tale. A horse- drawn carriage ride, a holiday dance, and a visit with St Nick are part of this event that is sure to be fun both both young and old. Link for tickets and more information: http://www.mysticseaport.org/event/lantern-light-tours/

Waterford High School Senior Superlative Awards- December 11, 2015 at 7 pm in the WHS Auditorium. Dress to impress and walk the red carpet to see who will win the 25 superlative honors up for grabs and help support the Class of 2016. For seniors, tickets are $3/advance sale and $5 at the door. Other tickets are $5/advance sale and $7 at the door.

27th Annual Niantic Light Parade- December 12, 2015 at 6 pm. Rain date is December 13th at 5 pm. Link for more information: http://eltownhall.com/news-and-events/annual-events/niantic-light-parade/

Waterford High School Music Holiday Concert- December 15, 2015 at 7:30 pm in the WHS Auditorium. The concert is free and open to the public. Band, orchestra, and chorus will be performing. Great family outing to get into the holiday mood.