Holiday Events
The Maine Beaches Region is alive during the holiday season!
The Maine Beaches region hosts holiday events that capture the essence of New England during the festive season. Coastal towns are adorned with lights, carolers sing by the sea, and visitors can enjoy treats from local shops and bakeries. The region features tree lighting ceremonies, craft fairs, and Santa Claus visits. Whether in Ogunquit or Kennebunkport, the Maine Beaches offer a unique blend of holiday cheer and coastal calm, making for a memorable seasonal experience.
York Region
- Winter Wonders at Sandy Hill – Select Nights starting Friday, November 14 thru Sunday, March 1 – https://www.sandyhillmaine.com/
- 3rd Annual Lighting of the Anchorage – Saturday, November 29 – https://www.anchorageinn.com/events
- Nubble Holiday Lights – Saturday, November 29 thru Sunday, February 1 – https://www.yorkparksandrec.org/communityeventcalendar
- Town of Eliot Annual Tree Lighting – Friday, December 5 – https://eliotcsd.myrec.com/info/default.aspx
- Festival of Lights Parade – Saturday, December 6 – https://www.yorkparksandrec.org/festival-of-lights
- Kittery Holiday Parade – Saturday, December 6 – https://www.seacoastkiwanis.com/khp.htm
- South Berwick Home of the Holidays Event – Saturday, December 6 – https://www.facebook.com/Homefortheholidayssouthberwick/
Ogunquit
- Christmas by the Sea – Friday, December 12 thru Sunday, December 14 – https://www.ogunquit.org/christmas-by-the-sea/
Wells
- 2nd Annual Festival of Trees – Wednesday, December 10 thru Sunday, December 14 – https://wellsrotaryfestivaloftrees.org/
- 40th Annual Wells Christmas Parade – Sunday, December 14 – https://wellschristmasparade.com/
Sanford/Springvale
- Sanford Spree of Trees – Thursday, December 4 thru Sunday, December 7 – http://www.sanfordalumniassociation.org/events.html
- Sanford Holly Daze Parade – Friday, December 5 – https://sanfordme.myrec.com/info/activities/program_details.aspx?ProgramID=29926
- Holiday Pops! Strafford Wind Symphony – Sunday, November 30 – https://sanfordpac.org/holiday-pops/
- A Victorian Nutcracker – Saturday, December 6 with two performances – https://sanfordpac.org/nutcracker-5/
- Chris Funk’s Redefining Wonder – Wednesday, December 31 – https://sanfordpac.org/chris-funk/
Kennebunk/Kennebunkport/Arundel
- Santa’s Magical Trolley Ride – Saturday, November 29 – https://trolleymuseum.org/event/santas-magical-trolley-ride/
- Pajama Shopping Day – Saturday, November 29 – https://gokennebunks.com/pajamashoppingday/
- Tree Lighting in Rotary Park – Sunday, November 30 – https://downtownkennebunk.com/
- Home for the Holidays – Saturday, November 29 to Wednesday, December 31 – https://gokennebunks.com/home-for-the-holidays-kennebunk/
- Kennebunkport Christmas Prelude – Thursday, December 4 thru Sunday, December 14 – https://christmasprelude.com/
- Christmas Prelude Trolley Rides – December 5, 6, 7, 12, 13 & 14 – https://trolleymuseum.org/event/christmas-prelude-trolley-rides-2/
- Town of Arundel Annual Tree Lighting – Friday, December 5 – https://arundelmaine.org
- Santa Arrives by Lobster Boat – Sunday, December 7 – https://www.nonantumresort.com/maine-resorts/kennebunkport-events
- New Year’s Eve in Kennebunk Wild Blueberry Drop Countdown – Wednesday, December 31 – https://www.facebook.com/NYEKBK
Biddeford+Saco
- Saco Museum’s 20th Annual Festival of Trees – Friday, November 28 – Sunday, December 28 – https://dyerlibrarysacomuseum.org/festival-of-trees/
- Holiday Magic in City Square: Merry & Bright Night – Friday, December 5 – https://heartofbiddeford.org/listing/merry-and-bright-night/
- Saco Holiday Tree Lighting – Friday, December 5 – https://sacomainstreet.org/event/tree-lighting/
- Christmas for a Cause at the Saco Drive-In benefiting Toys for Tots – Friday, December 5 – https://thesacodrivein.com/
- A Swingin’ Christmas: The Holiday Music of Tony Bennett – December 5, 6, 12, 13, 14, 19, 20 & 21 – https://www.citytheater.org/
- Festival of Lights and Parade of Lights – Saturday, December 13 – https://sacomainstreet.org/event/holiday-festival-parade-of-lights/
- Enchanted Christmas Stroll at Aquaboggan – Thursday, December 4, Saturday, December 6, Sunday December 7, Thursday, December 11 thru Sunday, December 14, Thursday, December 18 thru Tuesday, December 23 and Friday, December 26, and Saturday, December 27 – https://aquaboggan.com/
- Nutcracker Tea – Wednesday, December 31 – https://citytheater.org/
Old Orchard Beach
- Celebration by the Sea – Saturday, December 6 – https://web.oldorchardbeachmaine.com/events/Celebrationby%20the%20Sea%202025-21406/details
- Saco Bay Artists’ Holiday Art Walk – Saturday, December 6 – https://www.facebook.com/SacoBayArtistsMaine
- Last Blast New Year’s Eve Beach Party – December 31 – https://www.facebook.com/OOB365
- 38th Annual Lobster Dip to benefit Special Olympics Maine – Thursday, January 1 – https://www.somaine.org/get-involved/lobster-dip/
Beyond The Beaches
- Town of Lyman Holiday Tree Lighting – Saturday, November 29 –
- Town of Berwick Annual Tree Lighting – Friday, December 5 – https://www.berwickmaine.gov/departments/recreation/treelighting.php
- Berwick Somersworth Christmas Parade – Saturday, December 6 – https://www.berwickmaine.gov/departments/recreation/dec_-_christmas_parade.php