Maine Events - November Festivals


Parade of Lights

Nov 23, 2007. Waterville. Come watch as the Parade of Lights sparkles and shines in Downtown Waterville. The parade brings Santa to town and ends with the lighting of the giant spruce in Castonguay Square. For info phone (207) 680-2055.   Report Update

Christmas in Kennebunk

Nov 25, 2007. Kennebunk. Spend the day at the annual Christmas in Kennebunk. Do some shopping during extended hours at downtown merchants, dine at a downtown eatery, and come to Rotary Park for the annual lighting of the Becker Memorial Tree at 5 p.m. This year, Kennebunk Light and Power will adorn the tree with low-carbon footprint LED lights. Members of Seaglass Kids will entertain with carols until Santa arriveds to light the tree. Lots of refreshments and music by Kennebunk's own WBOB. For info phone (207) 985-6009.   Report Update

Sparkle Weekend

Nov 30 thru Dec 02, 2007. Freeport. Sparkle Weekend in Freeport features a Parade of Lights, Talking Christmas Tree, Santa, horse-drawn carriage rides, carolers and more. For info phone (207) 865-1212.   Report Update

Christmas by the Sea

Nov 30 thru Dec 02, 2007. Camden. 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.   Report Update

Maine Brewers' Festival

Nov 01, 2008. Portland. Celebrate Maine's micro-breweries at the Portland Expo during the annual Maine Brewers Festival. Maine's craft brewers showcase their newest and most popular brews. Great food, door prizes, interesting vendors, and fantastic music. This event has become a New England tradition. Please note that attendees must be 21 years of age.   Map + Directions   |   Report Update

Brunswick Tree Lighting Festival and Santa Visit

Nov 28, 2008. Brunswick. The annual Brunswick Tree Lighting Festival and Santa's Visit is on the Friday after Thanksgiving from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Gazebo on Maine Street in Downtown Brunswick. For info phone (207) 729-4439.   Map + Directions   |   Report Update

Festival of Lights Celebration

Nov 28 thru Nov 30, 2008. Rockland. Celebrate the holidays in the Real Maine at the Festival of Lights Celebration. Santa arrives by Coast Guard boat at Public Landing in Rockland. Enjoy historic inn holiday open houses, tree lighting ceremony, downtown parade of lights, family pancake breakfast with Santa, children's activities, Santa's workshop, gallery night, horse-drawn carriage rides, carolers and more. For info phone (207) 596-0376.   Map + Directions   |   Report Update

Lighting of the Nubble

Nov 29, 2008. York. The annual Lighting of the Nubble features cookies, hot chocolate, music, Santa, plus the big countdown to turn on the Christmas lights at the Cape Neddick Lighthouse. Shuttle service from Ellis Park at Short Sands Beach. For info phone York Parks and Recreation at (207) 363-1040.   Map + Directions   |   Report Update

Deck the Halls

Nov 29, 2008. Greenville. The annual Deck the Halls event is the official kickoff to the Holiday Season in Moosehead Lake. It takes place the Saturday after Thanksgiving. Great fun for the entire family, including a public pancake breakfast, educational games for kids, a craft fair, area shopping specials, Deck the Halls parade, town tree lighting and family Sock Hop dance. For information phone (207) 695-2702.   Map + Directions   |   Report Update