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Mystic food calendar
What is in season in Mystic, what to eat right now, the food festivals worth planning around and the months to be careful with. Tap a month.
January in Mystic
A hard monthThe best of January: Oysters, Oysters on the half shell and Stonington Village Farmers' Market.
In season
- Oysters
Oyster Club, S&P Oyster and La Plage serve oysters all year.
- Oysters on the half shell
Oyster Club, S&P Oyster and La Plage serve oysters all year.
- Stonington Village Farmers' Market
Saturdays 9 a.m. to noon at the Velvet Mill: in the lot from Memorial Day to mid-October, indoors the rest of the year.
On the calendar
- Stonington Village Farmers' MarketSaturdays
At the Velvet Mill, 9 a.m. to noon. In the lot to mid-October, then indoors.
Plan around
- Short hourswinter
Many restaurants cut hours and add closure days. Abbott's and the ice cream shops are shut.
Jan–Mar
Nothing of this kind in January. Try Everything.
February in Mystic
A hard monthThe best of February: Oysters, Oysters on the half shell and Cabin Fever Charity Chowder Cook-off.
In season
- Oysters
Oyster Club, S&P Oyster and La Plage serve oysters all year.
- Oysters on the half shell
Oyster Club, S&P Oyster and La Plage serve oysters all year.
- Stonington Village Farmers' Market
Saturdays 9 a.m. to noon at the Velvet Mill: in the lot from Memorial Day to mid-October, indoors the rest of the year.
On the calendar
- Cabin Fever Charity Chowder Cook-offlate February
Feb 28 in 2026.
- Stonington Village Farmers' MarketSaturdays
At the Velvet Mill, 9 a.m. to noon. In the lot to mid-October, then indoors.
Plan around
- Short hourswinter
Many restaurants cut hours and add closure days. Abbott's and the ice cream shops are shut.
Jan–Mar
Nothing of this kind in February. Try Everything.
March in Mystic
A hard monthThe best of March: Oysters, Oysters on the half shell and Stonington Village Farmers' Market.
In season
- Oysters
Oyster Club, S&P Oyster and La Plage serve oysters all year.
- Oysters on the half shell
Oyster Club, S&P Oyster and La Plage serve oysters all year.
- Stonington Village Farmers' Market
Saturdays 9 a.m. to noon at the Velvet Mill: in the lot from Memorial Day to mid-October, indoors the rest of the year.
On the calendar
- Stonington Village Farmers' MarketSaturdays
At the Velvet Mill, 9 a.m. to noon. In the lot to mid-October, then indoors.
Plan around
- Short hourswinter
Many restaurants cut hours and add closure days. Abbott's and the ice cream shops are shut.
Jan–Mar
Nothing of this kind in March. Try Everything.
April in Mystic
The best of April: Oysters, Oysters on the half shell and Stonington Village Farmers' Market.
In season
- Oysters
Oyster Club, S&P Oyster and La Plage serve oysters all year.
- Oysters on the half shell
Oyster Club, S&P Oyster and La Plage serve oysters all year.
- Stonington Village Farmers' Market
Saturdays 9 a.m. to noon at the Velvet Mill: in the lot from Memorial Day to mid-October, indoors the rest of the year.
On the calendar
- Stonington Village Farmers' MarketSaturdays
At the Velvet Mill, 9 a.m. to noon. In the lot to mid-October, then indoors.
Nothing of this kind in April. Try Everything.
May in Mystic
Shoulder seasonThe best of May: Soft serve and scoops, Abbott's season, Stonington Village Farmers' Market.
In season
- Soft serve and scoops
Sea Swirl and Mystic Drawbridge Ice Cream keep summer hours. Check their social pages.
May–Sep - Abbott's season
Abbott's Lobster in the Rough opens the first Friday in May and runs to mid-October.
May–Oct - Oysters
Oyster Club, S&P Oyster and La Plage serve oysters all year.
- Oysters on the half shell
Oyster Club, S&P Oyster and La Plage serve oysters all year.
- Stonington Village Farmers' Market
Saturdays 9 a.m. to noon at the Velvet Mill: in the lot from Memorial Day to mid-October, indoors the rest of the year.
On the calendar
- Stonington Village Farmers' MarketSaturdays
At the Velvet Mill, 9 a.m. to noon. In the lot to mid-October, then indoors.
Nothing of this kind in May. Try Everything.
June in Mystic
Peak seasonThe best of June: Hot buttered lobster roll, A cone at the drawbridge and Climb & Dine food truck nights.
In season
- Soft serve and scoops
Sea Swirl and Mystic Drawbridge Ice Cream keep summer hours. Check their social pages.
May–Sep - Abbott's season
Abbott's Lobster in the Rough opens the first Friday in May and runs to mid-October.
May–Oct - Oysters
Oyster Club, S&P Oyster and La Plage serve oysters all year.
- Oysters on the half shell
Oyster Club, S&P Oyster and La Plage serve oysters all year.
- Stonington Village Farmers' Market
Saturdays 9 a.m. to noon at the Velvet Mill: in the lot from Memorial Day to mid-October, indoors the rest of the year.
Eat it now
- Hot buttered lobster rollsummer
At Abbott's, Red 36 and Off the Hook, best on a warm day.
Jun–Sep - A cone at the drawbridgesummer
Mystic Drawbridge Ice Cream can run a 45-minute line in season.
Jun–Sep
On the calendar
- Climb & Dine food truck nightssummer evenings
Tree Trails Mystic, June 24, July 16 and Aug 13 in 2026.
Jun–Aug - Denison Farmers' MarketSundays
Pequotsepos Road, noon to 3 p.m., June 7 to Oct 25 in 2026.
Jun–Oct - Stonington Village Farmers' MarketSaturdays
At the Velvet Mill, 9 a.m. to noon. In the lot to mid-October, then indoors.
Nothing of this kind in June. Try Everything.
July in Mystic
Peak seasonThe best of July: Hot buttered lobster roll, A cone at the drawbridge and Climb & Dine food truck nights.
In season
- Soft serve and scoops
Sea Swirl and Mystic Drawbridge Ice Cream keep summer hours. Check their social pages.
May–Sep - Abbott's season
Abbott's Lobster in the Rough opens the first Friday in May and runs to mid-October.
May–Oct - Oysters
Oyster Club, S&P Oyster and La Plage serve oysters all year.
- Oysters on the half shell
Oyster Club, S&P Oyster and La Plage serve oysters all year.
- Stonington Village Farmers' Market
Saturdays 9 a.m. to noon at the Velvet Mill: in the lot from Memorial Day to mid-October, indoors the rest of the year.
Eat it now
- Hot buttered lobster rollsummer
At Abbott's, Red 36 and Off the Hook, best on a warm day.
Jun–Sep - A cone at the drawbridgesummer
Mystic Drawbridge Ice Cream can run a 45-minute line in season.
Jun–Sep
On the calendar
- Climb & Dine food truck nightssummer evenings
Tree Trails Mystic, June 24, July 16 and Aug 13 in 2026.
Jun–Aug - Denison Farmers' MarketSundays
Pequotsepos Road, noon to 3 p.m., June 7 to Oct 25 in 2026.
Jun–Oct - Stonington Village Farmers' MarketSaturdays
At the Velvet Mill, 9 a.m. to noon. In the lot to mid-October, then indoors.
Nothing of this kind in July. Try Everything.
August in Mystic
Peak seasonThe best of August: Hot buttered lobster roll, A cone at the drawbridge and Climb & Dine food truck nights.
In season
- Soft serve and scoops
Sea Swirl and Mystic Drawbridge Ice Cream keep summer hours. Check their social pages.
May–Sep - Abbott's season
Abbott's Lobster in the Rough opens the first Friday in May and runs to mid-October.
May–Oct - Oysters
Oyster Club, S&P Oyster and La Plage serve oysters all year.
- Oysters on the half shell
Oyster Club, S&P Oyster and La Plage serve oysters all year.
- Stonington Village Farmers' Market
Saturdays 9 a.m. to noon at the Velvet Mill: in the lot from Memorial Day to mid-October, indoors the rest of the year.
Eat it now
- Hot buttered lobster rollsummer
At Abbott's, Red 36 and Off the Hook, best on a warm day.
Jun–Sep - A cone at the drawbridgesummer
Mystic Drawbridge Ice Cream can run a 45-minute line in season.
Jun–Sep
On the calendar
- Climb & Dine food truck nightssummer evenings
Tree Trails Mystic, June 24, July 16 and Aug 13 in 2026.
Jun–Aug - Denison Farmers' MarketSundays
Pequotsepos Road, noon to 3 p.m., June 7 to Oct 25 in 2026.
Jun–Oct - Stonington Village Farmers' MarketSaturdays
At the Velvet Mill, 9 a.m. to noon. In the lot to mid-October, then indoors.
Nothing of this kind in August. Try Everything.
September in Mystic
Peak seasonThe best of September: Hot buttered lobster roll, A cone at the drawbridge and Denison Farmers' Market.
In season
- Soft serve and scoops
Sea Swirl and Mystic Drawbridge Ice Cream keep summer hours. Check their social pages.
May–Sep - Abbott's season
Abbott's Lobster in the Rough opens the first Friday in May and runs to mid-October.
May–Oct - Oysters
Oyster Club, S&P Oyster and La Plage serve oysters all year.
- Oysters on the half shell
Oyster Club, S&P Oyster and La Plage serve oysters all year.
- Stonington Village Farmers' Market
Saturdays 9 a.m. to noon at the Velvet Mill: in the lot from Memorial Day to mid-October, indoors the rest of the year.
Eat it now
- Hot buttered lobster rollsummer
At Abbott's, Red 36 and Off the Hook, best on a warm day.
Jun–Sep - A cone at the drawbridgesummer
Mystic Drawbridge Ice Cream can run a 45-minute line in season.
Jun–Sep
On the calendar
- Denison Farmers' MarketSundays
Pequotsepos Road, noon to 3 p.m., June 7 to Oct 25 in 2026.
Jun–Oct - Stonington Village Farmers' MarketSaturdays
At the Velvet Mill, 9 a.m. to noon. In the lot to mid-October, then indoors.
Nothing of this kind in September. Try Everything.
October in Mystic
Shoulder seasonThe best of October: Abbott's season, Oysters and Mystic Apple Festival.
In season
- Abbott's season
Abbott's Lobster in the Rough opens the first Friday in May and runs to mid-October.
May–Oct - Oysters
Oyster Club, S&P Oyster and La Plage serve oysters all year.
- Oysters on the half shell
Oyster Club, S&P Oyster and La Plage serve oysters all year.
- Stonington Village Farmers' Market
Saturdays 9 a.m. to noon at the Velvet Mill: in the lot from Memorial Day to mid-October, indoors the rest of the year.
On the calendar
- Mystic Apple Festivalmid-October
Olde Mistick Village, Oct 17-18 in 2026.
- Denison Farmers' MarketSundays
Pequotsepos Road, noon to 3 p.m., June 7 to Oct 25 in 2026.
Jun–Oct - Stonington Village Farmers' MarketSaturdays
At the Velvet Mill, 9 a.m. to noon. In the lot to mid-October, then indoors.
Nothing of this kind in October. Try Everything.
November in Mystic
The best of November: Oysters, Oysters on the half shell and Stonington Village Farmers' Market.
In season
- Oysters
Oyster Club, S&P Oyster and La Plage serve oysters all year.
- Oysters on the half shell
Oyster Club, S&P Oyster and La Plage serve oysters all year.
- Stonington Village Farmers' Market
Saturdays 9 a.m. to noon at the Velvet Mill: in the lot from Memorial Day to mid-October, indoors the rest of the year.
On the calendar
- Stonington Village Farmers' MarketSaturdays
At the Velvet Mill, 9 a.m. to noon. In the lot to mid-October, then indoors.
Nothing of this kind in November. Try Everything.
December in Mystic
The best of December: Oysters, Oysters on the half shell and Stonington Village Farmers' Market.
In season
- Oysters
Oyster Club, S&P Oyster and La Plage serve oysters all year.
- Oysters on the half shell
Oyster Club, S&P Oyster and La Plage serve oysters all year.
- Stonington Village Farmers' Market
Saturdays 9 a.m. to noon at the Velvet Mill: in the lot from Memorial Day to mid-October, indoors the rest of the year.
On the calendar
- Stonington Village Farmers' MarketSaturdays
At the Velvet Mill, 9 a.m. to noon. In the lot to mid-October, then indoors.
Nothing of this kind in December. Try Everything.
Festival dates move from year to year, so check this year's dates before you book. Seasons are how growers, markets and local guides describe them; edges vary with the weather. Know something we missed? Tell us.