Let’s face it, if you live by the beach, chances are you're a summer person. You probably long for the sun, sand, and the sound of the ocean crashing on the surf all winter long.
But thanks to the magic of the holidays, you can’t help but dream of a White Christmas filled with caroling, hot chocolate by the fire, and, of course, Nubble Lighthouse perfectly dressed for the occasion.
Lucky for us Southern Mainers, there’s never a lack of anything to do this time of year. Here are some of our favorites!
Kennebunkport
- Christmas Prelude: November 30th-December 10th, various times
- Highlights: Dining, Shopping, Decorations, Fireworks, and More!
- Highlights: Dining, Shopping, Decorations, Fireworks, and More!
- Fire + Ice: December 8th-December 9th
- Highlights: Blazing Bonfires, Ice Bars & Sculptures, Local Food, Live Music
Kittery
- It's All About ME!! Holiday Shopping Weekends: November 3rd -4th, November 10th-11th, November 17th-18th & December 1st- 2nd
- Highlights: Shoppers staying at a participating hotel will receive a complimentary "It's All About Me" tote bag, filled with coupons and offers from the Kittery Outlet stores.
- Highlights: Shoppers staying at a participating hotel will receive a complimentary "It's All About Me" tote bag, filled with coupons and offers from the Kittery Outlet stores.
- Breakfast with Santa and Mrs. Claus: December 15th from 8:30-10:30 am
- Highlights: Breakfast, Hot Chocolate and Santa
New Castle, New Hampshire
- New Castle Vintage Christmas Fair: December 2nd from 8:00 am-1:30 pm
- Highlights: Food, Handmade Crafts and Mr. & Mrs. Claus
Ogunquit
- Christmas by the Sea: December 8th-December 10th, various times
- Highlights: Tree Lighting, Visit with Santa, Fireworks and Parade
Portsmouth, New Hampshire
- Christmas in Portsmouth: Events happening through December
- Highlights: Irving Berlin’s White Christmas, The Musical, Candlelight Stroll, Gingerbread House Contest
Wells
- Southern Maine Christmas Parade: December 10th at 2:00 pm
- Highlights: Floats, Fun and the Man in the Big Red Suit
York
- Lighting of the Nubble: November 25th from 4:30-7:00 pm
- Highlights: Live Music, Hot Chocolate, Lighting of Nubble Lighthouse and a Visit from Santa Claus
- Highlights: Live Music, Hot Chocolate, Lighting of Nubble Lighthouse and a Visit from Santa Claus
- Polar Express Presented by Williams & Co. (That's US!): November 30th-December 1st
- Highlights: PJs, Hot Chocolate and Stella the Trolley!
- Highlights: PJs, Hot Chocolate and Stella the Trolley!
- Festival of Fostering Trees: November 30th-December 3rd
- Highlights: Themed Christmas trees that are fun to look at and even more fun to win!
- Highlights: Themed Christmas trees that are fun to look at and even more fun to win!
- Christmas Tea: December 2nd, 12:00-4:00pm
- Highlights: Tea and desserts by the fireside
- Highlights: Tea and desserts by the fireside
- Festival of Lights Parade: December 2nd from 3:30-5:30 pm
- Highlights: The Polar Express (presented by W&Co.), Breakfast with Santa, Festival of Gingerbread Houses, Sing-along, and more!
