Holiday Sip & Shop
2024-12-07 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Half Moon Vintage Market, Post Road 1773, Wells, ME, 04090, United States
Sip and Shop with Mimosas with Amazing Giveaways! Ladies, grab your BFF and come get a picture with Santa!

Everlasting Winter Wreath Making
2024-12-07 10:00 - 15:00 | Kennebunkport Captains Collection, 6 Pleasant Street, Kennebunkport, ME, 04046, United States
Looking for the perfect homemade gift? Join us to create a beautiful wreath your family and friends will love!

Maine-Made Artisans Craft Fair
2024-12-07 10:00 - 16:00 | White Columns, Maine Street 8, Kennebunkport, ME, 04046, United States
Join the Kennebunkport Historical Society’s for our 2nd annual Maine Made Artisan Craft Show! Get ready to immerse yourself in a celebration of creativity and craftsmanship!

Christmas Prelude Boat Rides
2024-12-07 10:00 - 16:00 | The Pilot House, 2 Harbour Lane, Kennebunk, ME, 04043, United States
Join Captain Mike and First Mate Shelley for a ride up and down the Kennebunk River on the F/V Nor’easter, an authentic Maine lobster boat owned and operated by local lobsterman, Captain Mike Perkins.

Yuletide at Old York
2024-12-07 10:00 - 19:00 | Old York Museum Center, Lindsay Road 3, York, ME, 03909, United States
Get a head start on your holiday shopping at our first-ever Yuletide market featuring local makers, including The Beach Rose, Foxglove Farmhouse, Kristin Fuhrmann-Simmons, Kristy Cavaretta, NK Ceramics, Pinetree Pop-Up, Slack Tide Sea Salt, Thirdlee & Co., and The Green Paper Flower.

Paint a Holiday Watercolor Mussel Tree
2024-12-07 10:30 - 12:30 | Old York Museum Center, Lindsay Road 3, York, ME, 03909, United States
Join us for a fun-filled in-person workshop at Yuletide in Old York. Create a Watercolor Mussel Tree to gift or to keep.

Free Crafts for Kids
2024-12-07 10:30 - 12:30 | Maine Art Hill, Western Avenue 14, Kennebunk, ME, 04043, United States
Common Roots Studio’s Community Art Bus is pulling into Maine Art Hill to provide free crafts for kids!

Nutcraker Tea
2024-12-07 11:00 - 12:00 | J Richard Martin Community Center, 189 Alfred Street, Biddeford, ME, 04005, United States
Attention all local students and adults! The Dirigo Conservatory of Movement is thrilled to invite you to join our first ever Nutcracker Tea Performance! No dance experience? No problem! We have a wide range of roles available for everyone. Gain valuable performance experience alongside our talented pre-professional students and professional guest artists.
As for our audience, get ready to be enchanted at our Nutcracker Ballet Viewing Party! Immerse yourself in the timeless tale of Clara and her Nutcracker prince while enjoying delightful snacks and refreshments. This is an event not to be missed, and tickets are pay-what-you-can, so gather your friends and family for an unforgettable holiday experience.

Wreath Making Workshop at Snug Harbor Farm
2024-12-07 11:00 - 12:30, 2024-12-07 13:00 - 14:30 | Snug Harbor Farm, Western Avenue 87, Kennebunk, ME, 04043, United States
Join us in making your own hand-tied wreath with seasonal greens. All materials will be provided. Space is limited.

Prelude Lunch
2024-12-07 11:00 - 14:00 | The Nonantum Resort, 95 Ocean Avenue, Kennebunkport, ME, 04046, United States
Midday merriment abounds at our annual Prelude Luncheon.

Family Crafts
2024-12-07 11:00 - 16:00 | Kennebunkport Captains Collection, 6 Pleasant Street, Kennebunkport, ME, 04046, United States
Looking for some family fun? Join us for an arts & crafts session everyone will enjoy.

Christmas Prelude - Santa's Workshop - Come Paint with Santa
2024-12-07 11:30 - 12:30 | The Creative Soul, Christensen Lane 2, Kennebunk, ME, 04043, United States
Bring the whole family to Santa’s Creative Workshop, a magical holiday event filled with creativity, festive treats, and some quality time with big guy himself! This event is designed to ignite the holiday spirit in children and families through art, fun, and holiday cheer.

Kids’ Milk & Cookies Set Workshop
2024-12-07 11:30 - 12:30 | River Tree Arts, 35 Western Ave., Kennebunk, ME, 04043, United States
Bring the kiddos to this jolly workshop where they can paint their own pottery! These petite plates and mugs are perfect for holiday cookies, milk, and cocoa!

Tea with Mrs. Claus
2024-12-07 12:00 - 13:30 | Dyer Library Saco Museum, Main Street 371, Saco, ME, 04072, United States
Guests can wander through the museum to appreciate the trees, bid on artwork from esteemed local artists on the Art Tree, and have tea time with Mrs. Santa. Please call the Children’s Room at 207-283-3861 ext. 102 for reservations beginning October 15th.

Prelude Afternoon Party at Old Vines
2024-12-07 12:00 - 15:00 | Old Vines Wine Bar Kennebunk, Port Road 173, Kennebunk, ME, 04043, United States
Join Michael Saturday afternoon, noon til 3pm to kick off your Christmas Prelude weekend at Old Vines Wine Bar in Kennebunk! He’ll be playing a three hour set of acoustic holiday favs along with all of your requests!

Christmas Prelude entertainment at The Burleigh
2024-12-07 12:00 - 16:00, 2024-12-07 17:00 - 22:00 | The Burleigh, Dock Square 1, Kennebunkport, ME, 04046, United States
Join us at The Burleigh inside the Kennebunkport Inn for the finest entertainment during the renowned Christmas Prelude! Celebrate in style with us as we light up the season, bringing the best merriment in town to this cherished holiday tradition.

Family Wreath Making Workshop at River Tree Arts
2024-12-07 13:00 - 15:00 | River Tree Arts, 35 Western Ave., Kennebunk, ME, 04043, United States
Usher in the holiday spirit and decorate a wreath in this festive workshop!

Scandinavian Woven Wood Stars and Hearts
2024-12-07 13:00 - 15:00 | Brick Store Museum, Main Street 117, Kennebunk, ME, 04043, United States
Get ready for a hands-on workshop where you’ll craft your very own woven wood star and heart using traditional basket weaving materials! Whether you’re a seasoned crafter or a complete beginner, this class is perfect for you—no experience necessary. Guided step-by-step, you’ll transform simple materials into beautiful, handmade pieces to treasure or gift. Join us for a creative and fun-filled experience that will spark your imagination and leave you with skills to take home!

The Rebel Market Holiday Show
2024-12-07 13:00 - 17:00 | Sacred Profane, Washington Street 50, Biddeford, ME, 04005, United States
Come and Shop!

Mixology at Earth
2024-12-07 14:00 - 15:30 | Earth at Hidden Pond, 354 Goose Rocks Rd, Kennebunkport, ME, 04046, United States
Join us in the event barn and learn how to prepare classic cocktails with our team of skilled bartenders.

All That Glitters Holiday Open House
2024-12-07 14:00 - 17:00 | KW Contemporary Art, Port Road 184, Kennebunk, ME, 04043, United States
Join us for a festive Holiday Open House at KW Contemporary Art, featuring our All That Glitters and Wonder exhibitions!

Reindeer & Mrs. Claus at Kennebunk Outfitters
2024-12-07 14:30 - 16:30 | Kennebunk Outfitters, Western Avenue 51, Kennebunk, ME, 04043, United States
Swing by to say hello to Mrs. Claus and Santa’s reindeer, all the way from the North Pole! Cozy up for some fireside hot cocoa and soak up the sweet magic of Christmas in the Kennebunks at this idyllic Prelude event for children of all ages!

Kennebunkport's Christmas Prelude: Annual Hat Parade
2024-12-07 15:00 - 16:30 | Alisson’s Restaurant, Dock Square 11, Kennebunkport, ME, 04046, United States
Join us at Kennebunkport’s Christmas Prelude for our Annual Hat Parade – a festive and fun celebration of the holiday season!

The Holidaze In Maine
2024-12-07 15:00 - 20:30 | 12 Grays Lane, Grays Lane 12, Biddeford, ME, 04005, United States
The Holidaze in Maine is Maine’s newest Holiday Tradition… Come celebrate the Holidays the Maine way!!!

Adult Paint & Sip Starry Holiday Workshop
2024-12-07 16:00 - 18:00 | River Tree Arts, 35 Western Ave., Kennebunk, ME, 04043, United States
Enjoy a Prelude activity painting and sipping wine with friends!

Gingerbread House Making, Family Event!
2024-12-07 16:00 - 18:00 | Mill Studio Arts, Pearl Street 24, Biddeford, ME, 04005, United States
Bring the kids and enjoy a festive evening filled with holiday cheer and sweet creativity! Each registration gets one gingerbread house kit freshly baked by our neighbors at Reilly’s Bakery! Kits include gluing icing, decorating icing, sprinkles, gingerbread people cookies, and a candy buffet for decorating! We’ll have hot cocoa for sipping and music in the air as you craft with family and friends to celebrate this special season of togetherness.

Bob Marley Comedy Show
2024-12-07 17:00 - 19:00 | Jonathan’s Ogunquit, Bourne Lane 92, Ogunquit, ME, 03907, United States
“Marley’s brand of high energy and off beat observation of everyday life things has captured the minds of fans of all ages including teenagers to grandparents in their 80’s. Making his first television appearance on Comedy Central, he is now one of the few comics to do the complete late night circuit including The Late Show with David Letterman, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, Late Night with Conan O’Brien.

Lower Village Tree Lighting and Christmas Stroll
2024-12-07 17:30 - 18:30 | Christensen Lane, Maine 35, Kennebunk, ME, United States
Join us at the corner of Christensen Lane and Route 35 in Kennebunk for the lighting of the Lower Village Tree with carols by the Kennebunk High School Chamber Choir. Following the lighting, enjoy the traditional stroll to the Franciscan Monastery.
