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Holiday & New Years Events Calendar 2025-26

New England’s lively cities, snug towns, and snow-swept mountains are a perfect backdrop for holiday celebrations and traditions at the end of 2025. Come enjoy classic favorites, like stage performances of A Christmas Carol or The Nutcracker, or local traditions such as the festive lighting of the Nubble Lighthouse in Maine. Lodgings offer plenty of ways to combine a holiday getaway with pastimes like skiing, shopping, or theater-hopping.


Christmas in Stowe - Visit New England Holiday Events Calendar 2024-25

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Christmas

Christmas by the Sea

Dec 5, 2025 - Dec 7, 2025 Camden, ME Camden, ME 04843

Christmas by the Sea is an eagerly anticipated event weekend by families both near and far. A tradition in Camden that kicks off the holiday season during the first weekend of December. This year is no exception: plans include a holiday parade, stores open late with ongoing sales, carriage rides, a tree-lighting in Harbor Park, carolers, the "real Santa”, and many crafts, fairs and activities throughout the Midcoast communities. An event weekend beautifully orchestrated by the Camden Area Business Group that will have you believing you are in a Hallmark Movie. For more information and up to date event listings, visit our Facebook Page.
Please refer to Facebook Page for more information.
Please refer to Facebook Page for more information.

All New Colonial Christmas Living History Reenactment at Tate House

Dec 13, 2025 - Dec 13, 2025 Tate House Museum, 1267 Westbrook Street, Portland, ME 04102

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Step back in time and experience Colonial Christmas at the Tate House Museum!

Meet lively 18th-century performers, explore British merchant holiday traditions, and hear captivating stories of the Tate Family during the American Revolution. Enjoy colonial-style food, music, games, and a special reenactment of the historic Tea Burning protest. Fun for the whole family—celebrate the season the colonial way!
12:00PM - 6:00PM
Free for kids up to age 6; $12 child; $18 adult; $45 family of four. Discounts available.
207-805-4074

Health & Fitness

Festive Glow: Holiday Spa Night

Dec 10, 2025 - Dec 10, 2025 8 Old Fort Avenue Kennebunkport, ME 04046 Kennebunkport, ME 04046

Get into the holiday spirit and treat yourself to a day of indulgence and relaxation at our Holiday Glow Spa Day. Enjoy expert skincare treatments, mini spa experiences, and practical tips to keep your skin radiant throughout the season.

Perfect for self-care or finding festive gift ideas for skincare enthusiasts, this event combines pampering with the joy of the holidays. Leave refreshed, glowing, and full of seasonal cheer.
4:00-7:00PM
$50 per person
207-604-2609

Holidays

Norton Lights ‘Christmas Wishes’ Light Show

Nov 28, 2025 - Dec 25, 2025 213 Canterbury Rd Wells, ME 04090

Experience the magic of the season at Norton Lights’ Christmas Wishes! Drive through and enjoy an 8–10 minute light show, perfectly synchronized to music broadcast over your car radio.

Operating hours:
Sunday–Thursday: 5–9 PM
Friday–Saturday: 5–10 PM

Celebrate the holidays while supporting a great cause — donations benefit Make-A-Wish Maine as part of the Season of Wishes. Contributions can be made at the driveway donation box or online: Donate Here.
5:00PM
FREE

Christmas Prelude

Dec 4, 2025 - Dec 14, 2025 Kennebunkport, ME Kennebunkport, ME 04046

Celebrate the 44th Annual Christmas Prelude in Kennebunkport, one of America’s most enchanting holiday towns! Recognized by HGTV and Country Living as a top Christmas destination, this 11-day festival transforms the coastal village into a real-life holiday movie scene.

Enjoy beloved traditions including tree lightings, Santa’s arrival by lobster boat, caroling at the Franciscan Monastery, fireworks, and a festive street celebration filled with cheer, lights, and local charm.

Experience why visitors return year after year to make Christmas in Kennebunkport part of their holiday magic!
Refer to the website to learn more.
Refer to the website to learn more.
207-967-0857

Yuletide at Old York

Dec 5, 2025 - Dec 7, 2025 Old York Museum Center, 3 Lindsay Road, York, ME 03909

Celebrate a magical Yuletide weekend at Old York Historical Society! Enjoy festive shopping, hands-on art activities, children’s programming, and a special holiday concert.

✨ Friday, December 5

Yuletide Market Opens — 3–7 PM
Start your holiday shopping at our second annual makers’ market featuring local artisans including Danielle Demers Studio, Gamester’s Good Goods, Lisa Rogers Studio, NK Ceramics, Thirdlee & Co., and more.

Holiday Sip & Shop — 5–7 PM
Enjoy a complimentary glass of bubbly and nibbles by Galley Provisions. Specialty cocktails will be available for a small fee (proceeds benefit Old York).
Free and open to the public.

✨ Saturday, December 6

Yuletide Market — 10 AM–4 PM
Continue browsing unique handmade gifts from our featured local makers.
Free and open to the public.

Festive Watercolor Workshop — 10:30 AM–12:30 PM
Artist Kristen Fuhrmann-Simmons leads a seaside holiday wreath watercolor class.
No experience needed; all materials included.
Details and registration available HERE.

Children’s Storytime & Hot Chocolate — 2–4 PM
Join us for an afternoon of stories with guest readers before the Festival of Lights parade. Enjoy hot chocolate afterward!
After the parade, children may also visit Santa (sponsored by York Parks & Recreation).
Free and open to the public.

Yuletide Concert with Great Bay Sailor — 4 PM
Close out the weekend with a heartfelt holiday performance celebrating seasonal music traditions from around the world.
10:00AM - 7:00 PM (Refer to website to learn more)
Free
207-363-4974

Freeport Sparkles for the Holidays

Dec 5, 2025 - Dec 14, 2025 57 Main Street (on the side of the L.L.Bean Bike, Boat & Ski Store), Freeport, ME 04032

Join Visit Freeport for one of Maine’s most magical holiday events — the Sparkle Celebration! The festivities begin on Friday, December 5 with the Parade of Lights and Santa’s grand arrival to bring Freeport’s famous Talking Christmas Tree to life.

Enjoy a full week of twinkling lights, holiday shopping, and festive fun, including:

✨ Gift Card Giveaways with the playful Stealth Elf

🎁 Sparkle Stroll – special deals, door prizes, and treats around town

⛄ Sparkle Frosty Frolic – artisan vendors, food trucks, live music, and cozy fire pits

Experience the charm, cheer, and community spirit that make Freeport one of “The Most Charming Small Towns to Visit During the Christmas Season” (MarthaStewart.com).
Please refer to site to learn more.
Please refer to site to learn more.
207-865-1212

Portland Ballet's 'A Victorian Nutcracker'

Dec 6, 2025 - Dec 6, 2025 100 Alumni Boulevard Sanford, ME 04073

A cherished Maine holiday tradition, A Victorian Nutcracker by Portland Ballet invites audiences into a world of elegance, magic, and local history. Set to Tchaikovsky’s iconic score, this enchanting production follows a young girl whose Christmas Eve dream unfolds into swirling snowflakes, dancing toys, and a journey to the Land of the Sweets.

What sets this Nutcracker apart is its deep connection to Maine. The first act is inspired by Portland’s historic Victoria Mansion, featuring characters and scenes drawn from the city’s rich Victorian past. Gorgeous period costumes, detailed sets, and vibrant choreography bring the 19th century to life—from the battle with the Mouse King to the ethereal Waltz of the Snowflakes.

Portland Ballet’s exceptional dancers infuse the production with artistry and heart, making this performance both world-class and warmly rooted in community tradition.

A perfect way to celebrate the season, A Victorian Nutcracker promises dazzling visuals, stirring music, and holiday magic for the whole family.
2 pm
$35 – $55
207-324-4050

Portland Ugly Sweater Bar Crawl: 8th Annual By Bar Crawl USA

Dec 13, 2025 - Dec 13, 2025 436 Fore St Portland, ME 04101

Get ready to jingle bell ROCK at Portland’s 8th Annual Ugly Sweater Bar Crawl! Don your tackiest holiday attire and join hundreds of fellow revelers for a festive, fun-filled evening across 5+ local bars. Enjoy drink specials, DJ entertainment, live-stream trivia with prizes, and a photographer capturing all the holiday cheer.

Event Highlights:
Welcome shot at registration
Ugly Sweater Bar Crawl koozie and holiday swag
Holiday-themed lanyard with bar map
Participation at 5+ bars with exclusive drink deals
Official after party with giveaways
Fun, music, and photo opportunities throughout the night

Tickets: Purchase Here

Group Tickets: 8+ attendees—message for promo code

Bars Participating: Fore Play Sports Bar, Three Dollar Deweys, Bon Fire, Gritty's, Andy's Pub, Porthole

A perfect night out for friends to celebrate the holidays in style!
4:00pm to 10:00pm Timezone: EST
$19.99
678-243-8639

Music

Sing We Noel

Dec 6, 2025 - Dec 6, 2025 217 Maine St Brunswick, ME 04011

“Somehow, the roads were better on the way home, and the fellow travelers less hurried, everyone less focused on the work to be done to get through Christmas, and more thoughtful about the possibilities of something deeper and more meaningful arising from the season at the darkest hour of the year... If you get a chance to see ‘Sing We Noel’ next Christmas, please don’t miss it. It will change your perspective on the season.” —Wiscasset Newspaper Reconnect with your children, your inner child, and the spirit of the season. This family-friendly concert, dubbed “a gift to the community, a rare moment of love and light,” includes sing-along carols and a cookie and cocoa reception. We recommend purchasing tickets in advance, as these concerts often sell out.
1:00 - 2:00 pm
TICKETS Adults: $25 Under 18: $10

Sing We Noel

Dec 13, 2025 - Dec 13, 2025 885 Shore Rd Cape Elizabeth, ME 04107

Reconnect with your children, your inner child, and the true spirit of the season at Sing We Noel, a heartwarming, family-friendly holiday concert. Praised by the Wiscasset Newspaper as “a gift to the community, a rare moment of love and light,” this event features sing-along carols and a festive cookie-and-cocoa reception.

Audiences have described the experience as transformative, inviting reflection and joy during the holiday season:
“If you get a chance to see ‘Sing We Noel’ next Christmas, please don’t miss it. It will change your perspective on the season.”

Advance purchase is recommended, as concerts often sell out.
1:00 - 2:00 pm
TICKETS Adults: $25 Under 18: $10

Parties & Dances

Rock the Boat: New Year's Eve at The Boathouse

Dec 31, 2025 - Dec 31, 2025 The Boathouse Waterfront Hotel & Restaurant 21 Ocean Avenue Kennebunkport, ME 04046 Kennebunkport, ME 04046

Ring in 2026 in style at downtown Kennebunkport’s most electrifying New Year’s Eve celebration! Enjoy delectable snacks and sweet treats, sip a complimentary cocktail, beer, or wine, and dance the night away to DJ-spun hits. Capture memories at the photobooth and toast to new beginnings with a midnight champagne celebration.

Event Highlights:
Sweet treats and one complimentary drink per guest
DJ music and lively dance floor
Photobooth station for fun holiday snapshots
Midnight champagne toast
21+ event; cash bar available

Celebrate the night with friends, laughter, and unforgettable vibes as we welcome the New Year!
9:00PM
$30
800-569-8713

Performing Arts and Theater

Portland Ballet's 'A Victorian Nutcracker'

Dec 6, 2025 - Dec 6, 2025 100 Alumni Boulevard Sanford, ME 04073

A beloved holiday tradition returns as Portland Ballet brings A Victorian Nutcracker back to the Sanford Performing Arts Center. Set to Tchaikovsky’s timeless score, this magical production follows a young girl’s Christmas Eve dream filled with dancing snowflakes, swirling toys, and a journey to the Land of the Sweets.

What sets this version apart is its uniquely local touch: the first act unfolds in Portland’s historic Victoria Mansion, with costumes and scenes inspired by Maine’s Victorian-era elegance. Stunning choreography, beautifully crafted sets, and the company’s acclaimed dancers make this performance both world-class and deeply rooted in local tradition.

Perfect for families and holiday enthusiasts alike, this enchanting ballet invites audiences to create new memories—or revisit a treasured seasonal favorite.
7 PM
$35-$55
207-324-4050

Candlelight: Christmas Carols on Strings

Dec 19, 2025 - Dec 19, 2025 Stevens Square Theater, 631 Stevens Avenue Portland, ME 04103

Experience the magic of the season with a Candlelight Concert featuring a live string quartet performing beloved Christmas carols under the gentle glow of candlelight. Enjoy a multi-sensory musical journey with classics such as Silent Night, Joy to the World, and O Holy Night.

Important Info:
Age Requirement: 8+ (under 16 must be accompanied by an adult)
Seating: Assigned on a first-come, first-served basis within zones
Accessibility: ADA-compliant venue

Doors open 60 minutes before showtime; late arrivals not permitted

Program Highlights:
12 Days of Christmas, Angels We Have Heard on High, Deck the Halls, Carol of the Bells, and more.
6:30pm to 7:45pm
$26.50
402-249-2445