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L.L. Bean Northern Lights

95 Maine Street
Freeport, Maine 04032
Phone: (877) 755-2326

Nov 20 thru Jan 01, 2010. Celebrate the holidays like never before. An incredible display of lights throughout the L.L.Bean grounds, activity and product demonstrations, crafts for kids, a traditional Christmas tree, horse-drawn carriage rides, carolers, entertainment and more await you this season in Freeport. Map + Directions | Report Update

County Christmas in Bethel

Bethel, Maine
Phone: (207) 824-2282

Nov 27 thru Dec 23, 2009. Activities during County Christmas in Bethel include the Taste of Bethel (Dec. 5), a Theme Wreath Silent Auction (Dec. 5), a Christmas tree lighting and the arrival of Santa at 5 p.m. (Dec. 5), plus free horse-drawn wagon rides from 2 to 4 p.m. on most Saturdays, along with shopping specials and open houses. For info phone (207) 824-2282. Map + Directions | Report Update

Holidays in Hallowell

Hallowell, Maine 04347
Phone: (207) 620-7477

Dec 02 thru Dec 12, 2009. Holidays in Hallowell are special and include Kids Christmas Wrapping at City Hall. Cribbage Tournament, Holiday Parade and Gingerbread House Contest. The full schedule is posted online at www.hallowell.org Map + Directions | Report Update

Heart of Biddeford Holiday Fest

Biddeford, Maine
Phone: (207) 284-8520

Dec 04, 2009. Heart of Biddeford Holiday Fest includes horse-carriage rides, a viewing of the movie Elf, pictures with Santa, cookie decorating and a movie at City Theater. Most activities start at 5 p.m. For info phone (207) 284-8520. Map + Directions | Report Update

Christmas Celebration in Southwest Harbor

Southwest Harbor, Maine
Phone: (207) 244-3713

Dec 04, 2009. Santa Claus comes to Southwest Harbor! On the first Friday in December join us as we celebrate Christmas with the Town of Southwest Harbor and area businesses. The evening begins with the lighting of the Town's Christmas tree followed by a bonfire and tractor rides starting at the Post Office parking area. There will be refreshments provided and a special visit from Santa! Children will have the opportunity to have their picture taken with Santa upstairs at the Harbor House. Stick around town for special business hours to kick off your holiday shopping. For info phone (207) 244-3713. Map + Directions | Report Update

Camden Christmas by the Sea

Camden, Maine
Phone: (207) 236-4404

Dec 04 thru Dec 06, 2009. Camden's Christmas by the Sea is a weekend celebration of the holiday season. Shopping, musical entertainment, parade, community tree lighting ceremony, horsedrawn wagon rides. Holiday House Inn Tour. Holiday sales and dining specials. Photos and children's story hour with Santa (who arrives by boat!). For info phone (207) 236-4404. Map + Directions | Report Update

Sparkle Weekend

23 Depot Street
Freeport, Maine 04032
Phone: (207) 865-1212

Dec 04 thru Dec 06, 2009. Sparkle Weekend in Freeport features a Parade of Lights starting at 6 p.m. on December 4th, Talking Christmas Tree, Santa, horse-drawn carriage rides, carolers and more. For more information please contact the Freeport Merchants Association at (207) 865-1212. Map + Directions | Report Update

Christmas Prelude

Kennebunkport, Maine
Phone: (207) 967-0587

Dec 04 thru Dec 13, 2009. Christmas Prelude in Kennbunkport is a magical season of shopping and special events including champagne reception, candlelight caroling, tree lighting, arts and crafts shows, pancake breakfast, lobster bake, the arrival of Santa by lobster boat and much more. For info phone (207) 967-0857. Map + Directions | Report Update

Saco Spirit Holiday Fest

Saco, Maine
Phone: (207) 286-3546

Dec 05, 2009. Saco Spirit Holiday Fest from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in downtown Saco. From make-your-own gingerbread houses to a tree lighting at dusk. For more info phone (207) 286-3546. Map + Directions | Report Update

Holiday Light Parade

Presque Isle, Maine
Phone: (207) 764-6561

Dec 05, 2009. Annual Holiday Light Parade, always on the first Saturday of December, starts at 7 p.m. near North Street and ends at UMPI. For info phone (207) 764-6561. Map + Directions | Report Update

Chester Greenwood Day

Farmington, Maine
Phone: (207) 778-4215

Dec 05, 2009. Chester Greenwood Day is the annual celebration of the famous inventor of the earmuff, Farmington's own Chester Greenwood! Parade at 11 a.m. in downtown Farmington (parade entries line up at Mallet School on Middle Street at 9 a.m.) with cash prizes for winning floats. Chili contest and Gingerbread House contest following parade at Franklin Savings Bank admin building on Front Street. Chester Greenwood Flag Raising at the Franklin County Courthouse after the parade as well. Farmington Historical Society will display vintage Greenwood items at the Titcomb House, as well as selling holiday wreaths. The Farmington Rotary Club's Annual Festival of Trees will be at the Granary Restaurant all day, with an auction of the trees taking place that evening. The Polar Bear Club members annual dip into frigid Clearwater Lake will take place at 3 p.m., and is always a crowd pleaser! For info phone (207) 778-4215. Map + Directions | Report Update

Festival of Lights Parade

York, Maine
Phone: (207) 363-4974

Dec 05, 2009. Join us in York's Holiday Season Festival of Lights Parade. This event starts the holiday season on Saturday, December 1st at 4:30 p.m. Applications are available at the York Parks and Recreation Office and at the Old York Historical Society. All are welcome!!! For info phone (207) 363-4974. Map + Directions | Report Update

Annual Harbor Lights Festival

Boothbay Harbor, Maine 04538
Phone: (207) 633-2353

Dec 05, 2009. The Annual Harbor Lights Festival is an entire day of fun for the whole family. Santa arrives by boat. Lighting of the town tree and carols. Live Nativity and a spectacular lighted boat parade! For info phone (207) 633-2353. Map + Directions | Report Update

Shaker Christmas Fair - Shaker Village

707 Shaker Road
New Gloucester, Maine 04260
Phone: (207) 926-4597

Dec 05, 2009. 10:00 am - 3:00 pm Gifts for all ages, including Shaker home-made holiday baked goods! For info phone (207) 926-4597. Map + Directions | Report Update

Christmas by the Sea

Ogunquit, Maine
Phone: (207) 646-2939

Dec 11 thru Dec 13, 2009. The Annual Christmas by the Sea Celebration in Ogunquit includes celebration of tree lightings, caroling, a chowder and chocolate fest, beach bonfire, entertainment, shopping and santa. For info phone (207) 646-2939. Map + Directions | Report Update

Ullr Fest

119 Mountain Road
Bridgton, Maine 04009
Phone: (207) 647-8444

Dec 29, 2009. Ullr Fest is an evening event welcoming the beginning of winter. Fireworks, torchlight parade, "Beating of the Drums," dancing and a live DJ at Blizzards Pub. Prizes include skis, a snowboard and more. For info phone (207) 647-8444. Map + Directions | Report Update

Sardine and Maple Leaf Drop

43 Water Street
Eastport, Maine 04631
Phone: (207) 853-4047

Dec 31, 2009. New Year's Eve is happening in Eastport, Maine! The city will celebrate the New Year with the annual Sardine and Maple Leaf Drop from the Tides Institute and Museum of Art building at the heart of the downtown's new public space, Bank Square. The 'Sardine' will be lowered at midnight Eastern Time. A 'Maple Leaf' will be lowered at midnight Atlantic Time (or 11 p.m. eastern) as Eastport is poised just west of the Atlantic time zone with the Canadian islands of Deer Island and Campobello located just off shore in Passamaqoddy Bay. Last year a crowed of more than 300 revelers came to celebrate - twice - making it that much more fun. For info phone (207) 853-4047. Map + Directions | Report Update

Downtown Countdown 2010

Bangor, Maine 04401
Phone: (207) 992-4234

Dec 31 thru Jan 01, 2010. Celebrate 2009 and ring in 2010 with friends and family and have a blast in Downtown Bangor from noon til midnight! Live Music, dancing, crafts, family activities, cinema, comdey and more! Midnight Ball Drop at West Market Square. See our website for complete schedule in mid-November. Map + Directions | Report Update

Festival of Lights Parade and City Tree Lighting

Bangor, Maine
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Dec 06, 2008. The Festival of Lights Parade and City Tree Lighting begins in Downtown Bangor at 4:30 p.m. | Report Update

A Village Christmas

Main Street
Limerick, Maine 04048
Phone: (207) 793-2166

Dec 06, 2008. A Village Christmas is fun for the family. At noon, enjoy a craft fair at Brick Town Hall. Followed by a parade at 1 p.m. and then candy cane hay ride, games, a visit with Santa, tree lighting and caroling. | Report Update