This season is packed with ice bars, festivals and all sorts of fun.
Things To Do
Get ready for 2020 with these New Year’s Eve events
A blueberry drop in Kennebunk, fireworks over Old Orchard Beach and Freeport and a slew of Roaring ’20s parties are a few of the New Year’s Eve events around southern Maine.
On the Cheap: Hanukkah, history and the 1980s
A diverse mix of low-cost offerings this weekend in Kennebunk, Newry and Portland.
Things to Do: Come down from Christmas with outdoor activities, an animal show, comedy or theater
You can also hit the Portland Nutcracker Experience on Saturday at Thompson’s Point.
Things to Do: Holiday thrills, last-minute shopping and a chill Mickey Mouse
Christmas at Victoria Mansion, Disney on Ice and the Maker’s Market are among this week’s offerings.
On the Cheap: Solstice, a sing-along, and Santa on skates
With all the money you’re spending on shopping, save some with these low or no-cost activities.
Get out of the dark at these illuminated events
Some events to brighten your holiday nights, from massive light shows to gentle music by candlelight.
On the Cheap: A holiday trio of free Christmas-themed happenings
Visit Saco for the Festival of Trees, York for the Nubble Lighthouse lighting, and Ogunquit for ‘The Nutcracker.”
Face the Music: Two Maine music institutions celebrate big birthdays
Bull Moose marks 30 years and the State Theatre hits 90.
Where to eat out on Thanksgiving in Maine
From a Kennebunkport inn to a midcoast diner, these spots are serving up turkey dinners with all the trimmings.