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Kringleville in Waterville


Waterville, Maine 04901
 Phone: (207) 680-2055

          

Nov 25 thru Dec 22, 2011. One of Downtown's oldest traditions. Parents, bring your children to visit Santa at his Waterville home, Kringleville in Castonguay Square. See Title link above for more information, including Santa's schedule, photos from past years and more!, or for brief description see Waterville Main Street. Event #2945 |   Report Update

Country Christmas in Bethel


Bethel, Maine
Phone: (207) 824-2282

          

Nov 25 thru Dec 24, 2011. Country Christmas in Bethel offers a small town atmosphere with fun events from Thanksgiving to Christmas. Local Craft & Wares Fair (Nov. 25), Saturday afternoon wagon rides through Bethel village, Jingle Bell Run, arrival of Santa & Christmas tree lighting, open houses, shopping specials, Living Nativity (Dec. 18). All create a fun, country-Christmas atmosphere! For info phone (207) 824-2282. Event #531 |   Report Update

Dyer Library/Saco Museum Festival of Trees

371 Main Street
Saco, Maine 04072
 Phone: (207) 283-3861

          

Nov 25 thru Dec 31, 2011. Join us for the seventh annual Festival of Trees at the Dyer Library and Saco Museum! The Festival of Trees is a community event to benefit the programs of the Dyer Library and Saco Museum. Dozens of gorgeously decorated trees and wreaths based upon this year's theme of "Let Heaven and Nature Sing" will fill the Saco Museum. Among the other highlights of the Festival are the Gala Reception on Saturday, December 17; a raffle of designer trees and wreaths concluding at the Gala; the popular Gingerbread Village; a Drawing Contest for area school children on view at the Dyer Library; visits with Santa and Mrs. Claus; Children's Crafts Day; and more. The Festival of Trees is free and open to the public, thanks to our sponsors, beginning Friday, November 25 at 5 p.m. through Saturday, December 31. Free Public Tree-lighting and Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony: Friday, November 25, 5 p.m. Event #4922 |   Report Update

Bath Old Fashioned Christmas


Bath, Maine
Phone: (207) 442-7291

          

Nov 26 thru Dec 30, 2011. An Old Fashioned Christmas in Bath with events starting after Thanksgiving and continuing through December. On Nov. 26 there is a children's tree lighting, jingle bell walk & visit with Santa from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. (plus other kid's events starting earlier in the day). On Dec. 2, 9, 16 & 23 there will be trolley Christmas caroling from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. On Dec. 12 through 18 there is a window and storefront decorating contest. On Dec. 16 there is the Downtown Bath open house from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. On Dec. 30 at 1 p.m. is the Paul Revere bell ringing. See the Title link above for details and a complete schedule. Event #7398 |   Report Update

Skowhegan Holiday Stroll Downtown

Main Street
Skowhegan, Maine
Phone: (207) 612-2571

          

Dec 01 thru Dec 04, 2011. Skowhegan Holiday Stroll Downtown 2011 features a panoply of events. On Thursday Dec. 1 see a display of trees at the Reddington Home from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Events on Friday Dec. 2 include Russakoff Jeweler's anniversary drawing, art sale at the Renaissance Center, Library Christmas Bazaar, Holiday Stroll parade at 7 p.m. and more. Events on Saturday Dec. 3 include Breakfast with Santa at Tewksbury Hall, Santa's Village at Hight Chevrolet, free wagon rides, petting zoo at the Farmer's Market, cookie decorating for kids at the Reddington Home, Downtown Art Walk from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., Old Liberty String Band at the Old Mill Pub and more. Events on Sunday Dec. 4 include open house and live music at the Reddington Home and a chorus concert at the Federated Church. Click the Title link above for details. Event #7652 |   Report Update

Christmas Prelude in Kennebunkport


Kennebunkport, Maine
Phone: (207) 967-0587

          

Dec 01 thru Dec 11, 2011. 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 see the online schedule at the Title link above. Note that events are on Dec. 1, 2, 3, 4 and Dec. 9, 10, 11. Event #345 |   Report Update

Biddeford Downtown Holiday Festival


Biddeford, Maine
Phone: (207) 284-8520

          

Dec 02, 2011. Join Santa in lighting the tree and enjoy musical entertainment as we kick off the holiday season from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at City Square in Biddeford. Also that evening: cookie decorating, photos with Santa, horse-drawn sleigh rides, Polar Express at Biddeford City Theater at 7:30 p.m. Event #519 |   Report Update

Caribou Tree Lighting & Santa Parade

55 Bennett Drive
Caribou, Maine 04736
 Phone: (800) 722-7648

          

Dec 02, 2011. Join us as we start the holiday season by lighting the Caribou Christmas tree and greet Santa as he rides his fire truck sleigh through town. The tree lighting starts start at 5:30 p.m. and then the children can follow Santa to the Wellness Center their wish lists. Register early for gingerbread house making by calling (207) 493-4224. Event #3079 |   Report Update

Bar Harbor Village Holidays & Midnight Madness Sale

Mount Desert Street and Main Street
Bar Harbor, Maine 04609
 Phone: (207) 288-5103

          

Dec 02, 2011. Help us welcome Santa to Bar Harbor on the Village Green at 5 p.m. Plenty of activities for adults and children, including having pictures taken with Santa immediately following at the YMCA, 21 Park Street. The 11th Annual Midnight Madness Sale will be held from 8 p.m. to midnight. There will be great discounts, music, food, drink and midnight raffles! Event #3174 |   Report Update

Lighting of the Copper Beech Tree - Portland Museum of Art

7 Congress Square
Portland, Maine 04101
 Phone: (207) 775-6148

          

Dec 02, 2011. The lighting of the Copper Beech tree is a favorite family event for all of us here at the Museum. The holiday season has officially begun and we are all excited to celebrate by lighting our 200-year-old Copper Beech tree! Frost is in the air, and the enchanting procession of families with mittened hands, holding candles, and lighting the way to the McLellan House patio is upon us. This year, we are fortunate to have the talented members of the Vox Nova Chamber Choir performing at the event, setting the tone through traditional holiday carols and modern contemporary choral music. The best part of the night comes at 7 p.m. when the choir leads the crowd in a count down. Then, like magic, the glorious tree is lit and the season has arrived! Event starts at 6:30 p.m. Event #7644 |   Report Update

Bingham Christmas Tree Lighting

Main Street
Bingham, Maine
Phone: (207) 672-5519

          

Dec 02, 2011. Bingham's Christmas Tree Lighting is tenatively scheduled for Friday, December 2nd at 5 p.m. in front of the Old Free Meeting House (Main Street). Event #7642 |   Report Update

Christmas in Katahdin

Penobscot Avenue
Millinocket, Maine 04462
 Phone: (207) 723-4443

          

Dec 02 thru Dec 03, 2011. Christmas in Katahdin is an annual Chamber of Commerce festival featuring Christmas Tree lighting on Friday eve, then on Saturday a parade, community party, crafts, games food and music. Event #5014 |   Report Update

Camden Christmas by the Sea


Camden, Maine
Phone: (207) 236-4404

          

Dec 02 thru Dec 04, 2011. Camden's Christmas by the Sea is a weekend celebration of the holiday season. Shopping, musical entertainment, parade, community tree-lighting ceremony, horse-drawn wagon rides, and fireworks! Holiday sales and dining specials. Photos and children's story hour with Santa (who arrives by boat!). For info phone (207) 236-4404. Event #527 |   Report Update

Annual Harbor Lights Festival in Boothbay Harbor


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

          

Dec 02 thru Dec 04, 2011. Annual Harbor Lights Festival in Boothbay Harbor. Starts with Festival of Trees at the Opera House on Friday. Continues with many events on Saturday, including Christmas Craft Show at the Boothbay Harbor Fire Station (9 a.m. to 4 p.m.), Christmas Fair at the Congregational Church (10 a.m. to 2 p.m.), Lights Up at the Memorial Library (10 a.m. to 3 p.m.), Festival of Trees at the Opera House (10 a.m. to 5 p.m.), Santa, Mrs. Claus and Elves arrive aboard the Novelty (1 p.m.), Lap Time with Santa & Mrs. Claus (1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.), free wagon rides (1 p.m. to 4 p.m.), tree lighting ceremony and community sing-along (4 p.m.), spectacular lighted boat parade (5 p.m.) and more. For info phone (207) 633-2353. Event #631 |   Report Update

Sparkle Weekend in Freeport

Freeport Village
Freeport, Maine 04032
 Phone: (207) 865-1212

          

Dec 02 thru Dec 04, 2011. Sparkle Weekend in Freeport is a full weekend of holiday fun for your entire family. Festivities kick off on Friday night December 2nd at 6 p.m. with the famous Sparkle Parade of Lights. It takes an entire village to bring the Talking Tree to life during the Sparkle Parade. Sparkle festivities continue into Saturday December 3rd with yummy free hot chocolate for all, old fashioned horse drawn carriage rides, the world famous Tuba Concert at 2 p.m. at the Freeport Performing Arts Center, holiday sales and markets galore, visits with Santa and the Famous Freeport Talking Tree continue throughout the weekend. On Sunday December 4th enjoy all of the fun festivies as the weekend continues and participate in the Jingle Bell Run right down Main Street in Freeport! Event #3914 |   Report Update

Presque Isle Holiday Light Parade


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

          

Dec 03, 2011. Enjoy the Holiday Light Parade in downtown PResque Isle. Parade starts at 7 p.m. at North Street and ends at University of Maine at Presque Isle with hot drinks and cookies. Catholic Charities will be collecting food, Toys for Tots will be collecting toys and donations and Norhtern Maine Communtiy College will distribute books. Event #427 |   Report Update

Chester Greenwood Day


Farmington, Maine
Phone: (207) 778-4215

          

Dec 03, 2011. 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 Quebec Street at 10 a.m.) with cash prizes for winning floats. Chili contest and Gingerbread House contest following parade at Bangor Savings Bank on Main 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. Free horse and buggy rides from noon to 1 p.m. An earmuff fashion show will be hosted in Meetinghouse Park at 1 p.m. 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. Event #477 |   Report Update

Bangor Santa's Workshop, Festival of Lights Parade and City Tree Lighting


Bangor, Maine
Phone: (207) 947-8336

          

Dec 03, 2011. Santa's Workshop in Bangor is on Saturday, December 3 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 33 Central Street (Bagel Central). Free meet and greet with Santa and Mrs. Claus. Bring your own camera for free pictures. Santa Scavenger Hunt throughout downtown, cookie decorating, crafts and more. Followed by the annual festival of lights parade at Main Street & West Market Square at 4:30 p.m. and the City Tree Lighting at around 6:30 p.m. Note that Santa's workshop is just one day this year. For more info email downtown@bangormaine.gov or contact parade host Bangor Rotary and ask for Barbara at (207) 947-8336 (w) or (207) 941-8508 (h) or email bmcdade@bpl.lib.me.us. Event #516 |   Report Update

York Festival of Lights


York, Maine
Phone: (207) 363-1040

          

Dec 03, 2011. See York Village come alive with lights & watch the annual Holiday Parade. See Gingerbread Houses at the York Public Library, with Santa visiting the Library from 11 a.m. to noon. The annual Holiday Parade begins at 4:30 p.m. Event #529 |   Report Update

Christmas at Norlands

290 Norlands Road
Livermore, Maine 04253
 Phone: (207) 897-4366

          

Dec 03, 2011. A 19th century celebration at Washburn-Norlands Living History Center with mulled cider, caroling and living history in the Washburn mansion. Enjoy antique toys, trails to the tall pines, jingle bell rides and paper-cutting activity for children and adults. This event is from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Event #4959 |   Report Update

Christmas in the Valley Parade

Waldo Street
Rumford, Maine 04276
 Phone: (207) 364-3241

          

Dec 03, 2011. The Christmas in the Valley Parade is a colorful parade of lighted floats that starts at the Hosmer Field Complex in Rumford and ends at the head of Congress Street with Santa lighting the tree. Event #4952 |   Report Update

Ogunquit Christmas by the Sea Celebration


Ogunquit, Maine
Phone: (207) 646-2939

          

Dec 03 thru Dec 11, 2011. The Annual Christmas by the Sea Celebration in Ogunquit is a two weekend celebration (Dec. 3 & 4 and Dec. 9 & 11) of tree lightings, caroling, chowder & chocolate fest, beach bonfire, entertainment, shopping, a vist by Santa, and more. Sponsored by Ogunquit Chamber of Commerce. For info phone the chamber at (207) 646-2939. Event #365 |   Report Update

Christmas Celebration in Southwest Harbor


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

          

Dec 09, 2011. Santa Claus comes to Town! 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. Event is from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. For info phone (207) 244-3713. Event #524 |   Report Update

Holiday Tree Lighting - Brunswick Station


Brunswick, Maine
Phone: (207) 725-4888

          

Dec 09, 2011. Come celebrate the lighting of Holiday Trees at Brunswick Station this Friday, from 5:30 to 7 p.m.. There will be more than a dozen trees, each uniquely decorated by individual Brunswick Station businesses. Enjoy horse and wagon rides, caroling with Bowdoin Meddiebempsters, ornament decorating, and of course, a visit from Santa. Many special offers and promotions will be offered during the event from Park Row Interiors, The Inn at Brunswick Station, Byrnes', Scarlet Begonias and more. Come out and celebrate the light of the season. For more info call (207) 725-4888. Event #7719 |   Report Update

Mountain Holly Days


Rangeley, Maine 04970
 Phone: (207) 864-5364

          

Dec 09 thru Dec 11, 2011. Mountain Holly Days features specials in all participating shops, open houses, refreshments, shoppers raffle, caroling, Saturday Night Community Christmas Party, Sunday visit Mr. and Mrs. Claus and Christmas hayride in Oquossoc. Event #3043 |   Report Update

Saco Spirit Holiday Fest


Saco, Maine
Phone: (207) 286-3546

          

Dec 10, 2011. Saco Spirit Holiday Fest in downtown Saco. Events include make-your-own ginger men at various stores, a cookie walk at around noon, a visit by Santa and a Parade of Lights at 5 p.m. For more info phone (207) 286-3546 or see our Facebook page. Event #518 |   Report Update

Christmas in Old Hallowell


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

          

Dec 10, 2011. Christmas in Old Hallowell is set to occur on December 10, 2011. The full schedule should be posted online at the Title link above or at Hallowell Arts. Event #2940 |   Report Update

Candy Cane Train - Bath Train Station

15 Commercial Street
Bath, Maine 045630
 Phone: (207) 443-6384

          

Dec 10 thru Dec 11, 2011. The 6th annual Candy Cane Train will depart the Bath Train Station on December 10th and 11th at 9 a.m., 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. The train will travel to Wiscasset, turn around and return to Bath. Total time for the round trip is approximately 90 minutes. Hot chocolate and cookies will be provided - and be prepared for a visit from Santa and his Elves! To purchase tickets, go to the Title link above or call (800) 838-3006. Event #4885 |   Report Update

Southern Maine Christmas Parade

Route 1 and Wells Plaza Road
Wells, Maine 04090
 Phone: (207) 646-2451

          

Dec 11, 2011. 27th Annual Christmas Parade sponsored by the Wells Chamber of Commerce steps off from the Wells Plaza at 2 p.m. Parade travels north to the Wells Jr. High School. Event #3042 |   Report Update

Santa Claus in Bingham

263 Main Street
Bingham, Maine
Phone: (207) 672-5519

          

Dec 11, 2011. Santa Claus will be in Bingham on December 11th from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Quimby School. Free to all children between the ages of new born & 12 year of age. Children must live in the Upper Kennebec Valley Area (Solon, Bingham, Concord, Pleasant Ridge, Moscow, Caratunk, The Forks & West Forks) to attend. Parents or guardians must sign children up before December 3rd (sign up available at Solon Corner Market, Bingham Town Office, Bingham Library, Chamber Building, Moscow Town Office & Berry's General Store). Event #7643 |   Report Update

Winterfest 2011 - Sunday River

Sunday River Road and Skiway Road
Newry, Maine 04261
 Phone: (207) 824-3000

          

Dec 16 thru Dec 18, 2011. Come join the party at Winterfest 2011, where we kick-off the season with a bang for the fourth year in a row. Prepare yourself for a weekend full of festivities as the Bud Light Music series kicks off its season with "Living on a Bad Name," Dining at the Peak, fireworks, fire dancers, appearances from Eddy the Yeti and Santa, and much more! Event #7712 |   Report Update

Ullr Fest

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

          

Dec 28, 2011. Ullr Fest is an evening event welcoming winter complete with "The Beating of the Drums" ceremony, fireworks and torchlight parade (starts at 7 p.m.) For info phone (207) 647-8444. Event #553 |   Report Update

Eastport Sardine and Maple Leaf Drop

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

          

Dec 31, 2011. For the seventh year, Eastport will celebrate New Year's Eve with the Annual Great Sardine and Maple Leaf Drop from the Tides Institute and Museum of Art (TIMA) located in the heart of its downtown historic district. This year the event will be marked by the first countdown from the new community clock projecting from corner of the second story of the former Masonic Hall, across the street from the Tides Institute and Bank Square. Restaurants, shops, galleries open for the night! 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. For info phone (207) 853-4047. Event #564 |   Report Update

Belfast New Year's By the Bay

Main Street
Belfast, Maine 04915
 Phone: (207) 338-9214

          

Dec 31, 2011. The 15th annual New Year's by the Bay is a cultural, family-oriented, chemical-free celebration held at many venues throughout Belfast. More than 50 performances and activities to experience will include musicians playing and singing blues, bluegrass, Celtic favorites, American standards, lively folk, old time country, gypsy jazz, Native American flute and storytelling, Appalachian roots music and a variety of original songs. In addition, attendees can enjoy interactive magic and illusions, hula hooping, a jump house, balloon animals, demonstrations of ice curling and have a caricature drawn. There will be four different fun dance bands and a concluding bonfire by the bay. Chem-free eateries will be selling great hearty affordable homemade food including chili, soups, stews, pizza, wraps, sandwiches, desserts, hot drinks and a New Year's Eve breakfast. Event #5060 |   Report Update

Bangor Downtown Countdown

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

          

Dec 31, 2011. Downtown Countdown 2012 the City of Bangor's annual New Year's Eve celebration will take place on Saturday December 31, 2011 from 7 p.m. to midnight. Entering its sixth year this event has evolved significantly. This year's event will features multiple venues with activities and entertainment options for all ages . This event features opening and closing ceremonies in West Market Square including outdoor musical performances and an improved countdown to midnight. The final schedule will be announced later this fall. Sponsors and Volunteers are currently being accepted for this event. For sponsorship and volunteer information see the Title link above, phone (207) 992-4234, email downtown@bangormaine.gov or write to Downtown Bangor Partnership at 1 West Market Square, Bangor ME 04401. Event #2938 |   Report Update

L.L.Bean New Year's Celebration

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

          

Dec 31, 2011. Spend the last day of 2011 with L.L. Bean and enjoy entertainment and activities for the whole family. Join us as we ring in the new Year for kids with "midnight," featuring rick Charette and a special fireworks display! Event runs from 10 a.m. to approximately 6 p.m. Event #5067 |   Report Update

First Night in OOB & First Day in OOB

Memorial Park
Old Orchard Beach, Maine 04064
 Phone: (207) 590-4201

          

Dec 31 thru Jan 01, 2012. Annual First Night in OOB. Join us for a bonfire on the beach, music, marshamallow roasting & more. First set of fireworks at 5:30 p.m. with a second set at midnight. Enjoy the beach on this balmy afternoon & evening. Stick around for entertainment & dinner at various venues around town. Stay the weekend and watch the Lobster Dip New Year's Day which raises money for the Special Olympics, held on the beach in front of The Brunswick. with fireworks on the beach at both 6:15 p.m. & midnight, hot cocoa, music & marshmallows. Event #5584 |   Report Update