Boothbay Lighted Boat Parade & Fireworks
2025-12-06 | Boothbay, 105 Botanical Gardens Dr, Boothbay, ME, 04537, United States

North Pole Express
2025-12-06 - 2025-12-07 | Boothbay Railway Village, 586 Wiscasset Rd, Boothbay, ME, 04537, United States
Start your trip inside historic 1912 Freeport Station (the main train station at the Museum) by writing your letter to Santa near the warmth of the wood stove.
Train conductors will call “All Aboard” and everyone, young and old, will board the train to the North Pole. A special keepsake (that will help spark the magic leap to the North Pole) will be given to each child. Settle into a comfortable seat in the classic passenger car or our open-air “Little Red Caboose” No. 551, built in 1904. As you round the tracks, enjoy the winter wonderland of forest frosted with white snow (weather permitting, of course.)
The train will carry you through the Village and arrive at the North Pole (Thorndike Station) where a special guest wearing a red suit with a jolly belly will jump aboard to greet you! Yes, Santa himself will attend! After meeting the “big guy” in person the train will whisk you back to the station where multiple opportunities await.

Weekends leading up to Christmas, 2025
Dec 6 & 7
Dec 13 & 14
Dec 20 & 21
Train runs every 45 minutes:
10:45 am | 11:30 am | 12:15 pm | 1:00 pm
1:45 pm | 2:30 pm | 3:15 pm | 4:00 pm

Boothbay Lights: Gingerbread Spectacular
2025-12-12 12:00 - 2025-12-14 17:00 (America/New_York) | Boothbay, 105 Botanical Gardens Dr, Boothbay, ME, 04537, United States
Three days of holiday magic inside the Opera House. Plan your season to include a visit to check out the 2025 confectionery creations – gingerbread castles and cabins, farms and cottages, and dozens of surprises both large and small. Community members and bakers from afar always dazzle us with their creativity, while competing for the coveted honor of “Most Spectacular!” This event also features live music, and a wonderful holiday bake sale by The Friends of the Opera House. Free, open daily, times to be announced in the fall of 2025.

U.S. National Toboggan Championships – Camden Snow Bowl
2026-02-06 - 2026-02-08 | Camden, Maine

Thompson Ice House Ice Harvest
2026-02-15 11:00 - 15:00 | South Bristol, 1864 ME-129, South Bristol, ME, 04568, United States
Join in harvesting ice from Thompson Pond! Enjoy watching Kenny Lincoln, Thompson Ice House President, make the first cut as he saws through the ice using original tools and equipment. Once a channel is clear to float the ice along, the fun begins; poking, prodding and floating large ice blocks toward the old ice house, where they enter the building to brave souls who stack the ice safely inside, just as it has been done for 200 years. All ages enjoy sawing through the ice, or prodding blocks along to the conveyor.
Add to the fun some grilled hot dogs, hot chocolate, coffee, soup, chili, and baked goods, and it is a day to look forward to each year. Hundreds of people save the date to participate in a little history and preserving a Maine tradition.

State of Maine 2026 Ice Carving Championship
2026-02-27 - 2026-03-01 | ME
For three days, downtown Belfast will be filled with stunning ice sculptures and ice bars created by both amateur and professional ice carvers. Enjoy a drink at one of the ice bars and watch as hand tool carvers, followed by chainsaw carvers, craft artistic sculptures for the fifth annual State of Maine Ice Carving Championship. All ice carvings are judged by a panel of guest judges, with cash prizes awarded to the winners. The festival begins on Friday evening with the Frost & Flannel Ice Ball at the Belfast Boat House. Dress in your favorite flannel or go all out with a ball gown and tiara.

Maine Maple Weekend
2026-03-21 - 2026-03-22 | ME
Celebrate Maine’s maple sugaring season with open houses at sugarhouses across the state. Visitors can tour operations, watch syrup being made, and sample fresh maple products.

The Claw Down Competition
2026-06-18 | Boothbay Harbor, Maine, Boothbay Harbor, ME, United States
This lively, lobster-themed culinary competition brings together local chefs and community members for a high-energy fundraiser featuring creative lobster dishes and friendly rivalry.

Charles Begin Memorial Lobster Boat Races
2026-06-20 | Boothbay Harbor, Maine, Boothbay Harbor, ME, United States
Part of the Maine Lobster Boat Racing tradition, this event showcases working lobster boats competing for speed, pride, and bragging rights in Boothbay Harbor.

Fishin’ for Fashion Show
2026-06-20 | Boothbay Harbor, Maine, Boothbay Harbor, ME, United States
A unique waterfront fashion show that blends coastal style with community spirit, featuring locally inspired designs and models in a festive harbor-side setting.

Windjammer Days
2026-06-21 08:00 - 2026-06-27 17:00 | Boothbay Harbor, Maine, Boothbay Harbor, ME, United States
A classic coastal festival celebrating Boothbay Harbor’s maritime heritage, Windjammer Days features tall ships, parades, fireworks, live music, and family-friendly activities all week long.

Bay Chamber Concerts Summer Series
2026-07-01 - 2026-08-31 | ME
Seasonal music festival with chamber and classical performances, workshops, and community concerts presented across Midcoast venues.

North Atlantic Blues Festival
2026-07-11 - 2026-07-12 | Rockland, ME
One of the East Coast’s top blues festivals, this free waterfront event draws nationally recognized blues artists and thousands of music fans to Rockland Harbor Park.

Boothbay Harbor Yacht Club Regatta & Shipyard Cup Classics Challenge
2026-07-18 - 2026-07-19 | Boothbay Harbor, Maine, Boothbay Harbor, ME, United States
This annual regatta weekend brings classic and modern sailboats to Boothbay Harbor for competitive racing, celebrating the region’s sailing tradition and craftsmanship.

Maine Lobster Festival
2026-07-29 - 2026-08-02 | Rockland, ME
A signature Maine summer event celebrating the state’s iconic crustacean, featuring fresh lobster, cooking contests, parades, live music, and harbor activities.

Union Fair / Maine’s Wild Blueberry Festival – Union
2026-08-05 - 2026-08-09 | Union, Maine, Fairgrounds Ln, Union, ME, 04862, United States
A classic agricultural fair with livestock shows, rides, contests, and a celebration of Maine’s wild blueberry season.

Maine Boat & Home Show – Rockland
2026-08-07 - 2026-08-09 | Rockland, ME
A water-side showcase of boats, marine gear, local artisans, educational seminars, and family-friendly exhibits celebrating coastal craftsmanship.

Screen Door Festival – Camden
2026-08-12 - 2026-08-16 | Camden, Maine
A five-day classical and contemporary music festival featuring multiple live performances in scenic Midcoast venues like Hammer Hall and the village green.
