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EVENTS
Any season you visit Greater Portland, you’ll have a full array of events to complement our
scenic splendor. Plan your travels around a festival or catch whatever’s on tap when you arrive.
Photo: Tim Greenway — Tree lighting, Monument Square, Portland
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From start to finish,
the days and nights
sparkle with fun in
Greater Portland—
you’ll be delighted
you came.
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OCT 21-24
HARVEST ON THE HARBOR
A Maine culinary experience. Local foods,
exceptional wines from around the world,
amazing chefs, presentations and fun on
Portland’s waterfront. 772-4994,
NOV 1-7
PORTLAND BEER WEEK
Annual collection of events celebrating the
vibrant beer culture in Maine.
NOV 20 - DEC 31
NORTHERN LIGHTS
Discover an incredible display of lights
throughout the L.L. Bean campus, incl. a
remarkable Christmas tree light show. Enjoy
activities and product demonstrations, crafts for
kids, horse-drawn carriage rides, carolers and
entertainment.
NOV 27 - DEC 20
LIGHT UP YOUR HOLIDAYS
Downtown Portland is alive with joy-filled
celebration on its streets and many special
events. 772-6828
NOV 27 - DEC 23
POLAR EXPRESS
The popular children’s book comes to life when
the Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad departs for
a journey to the “North Pole.” 828-0814.
NOV 27,‘15 - JAN 3,‘16
CHRISTMAS AT VICTORIA MANSION
Daily 11-4:30 (closed on Christmas Day and New
Years Day). Victoria Mansion is lavishly deco-
rated for the holidays by professional designers,
decorators, and florists, making this a festive
time of year to plan a tour. 772-4841
DEC 4-13
KENNEBUNKPORT’S CHRISTMAS PRELUDE
Two week festival with tree lighting, caroling,
walking tours, hat parade, entertainment and
much, much more for the entire family. 967-0857
DEC 4-6
SPARKLE WEEKEND
Parade, carolers, Santa, horse-drawn carriage
rides enliven downtown Freeport. 865-1212
DEC 31
KIDNIGHT/NEW YEAR’S EVE
L.L.Bean hosts a full day of activities for kids
culminating in a festive fireworks display at
6 pm. Freeport.
2016
JAN 22-24
PORTLAND MIDWINTER FESTIVAL
Three days of free family friendly outdoor
winter activities. Get outside and enjoy the fun!
Portland, 772-6828
FEB 19
FLAVORS OF FREEPORT
Enjoy samples from some of Maine’s best chefs
and local brews and beverages at the Ice Bar.
Freeport, 865-1212
MAR 1-12
MAINE RESTAURANT WEEK
Warm up to winter at restaurants throughout the
state offering specially priced three-course
menus.
SPRING DATES TBA
PORTLAND FLOWER SHOW
Celebrate the upcoming spring at this exhibition
of Maine horticulture and landscaping
professionals. Portland, 775-4403
MAINE BOATBUILDER’S SHOW
A gathering of the finest fiberglass and
wooden custom boat builders on the East Coast.
Portland, 775-4403