57th Annual Fall Foliage Festival
2025-10-11 10:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York)
The Fall Foliage Festival has been a family tradition in Mid Coast, Maine, for the past 56 years, featuring dozens of vendor booths, fabulous entertainment, live music, and delicious Fall foods.
The festival setting is an authentic Vintage Village featuring a 4- acre green surrounded by historic Maine buildings that are open for exploring. Guests can also enjoy the antique car museum, model railroad, and village goats. It is certainly a vintage experience.

Great Maine Apple Day
2025-10-19 12:00 - 16:00 | Unity, Maine, 294 Crosby Brook Road, Unity, ME, 04988, United States
Join us at MOFGA for a celebration of apples & other delicious tree fruit!
The day’s offerings include guided tours of the MOFGA orchards, workshops on caring for fruit trees, and ongoing apple cider pressing. Attendees can begin or expand growing trees in their gardens or communities, by picking up free fruit saplings from the Maine Heritage Orchard, as well as warm climate-adapted forest trees — to assist our forest trees in their migration north! Additionally, participants can connect with our Apple Identification Team — apple experts who help identify “mystery” apples. Local vendors will provide delicious hot food, farm-fresh products, and baked goods, bottles and cans of locally-crafted hard cider, tools for fruit trees, and more. Plus, enjoy free apple and cider tastings!

Railway Spooktacular
2025-10-26 10:00 - 14:00 | Boothbay Railway Village, 586 Wiscasset Rd, Boothbay, ME, 04537, United States
HALLOWEEN for the KIDS! | WEAR COSTUMES & BRING TRICK-OR-TREAT BAGS | TICKET INCLUDES TRAIN RIDES | CARNIVAL GAMES | TRICK-OR-TREATING | AND MORE

Boothbay Lights: Holiday Decorating Contest
2025-11-22 - 2025-12-31 | Boothbay, 105 Botanical Gardens Dr, Boothbay, ME, 04537, United States
Cast Your Vote for the People’s Choice of Best Holiday Display! ✨🎄
Take a stroll through Boothbay Harbor and enjoy the magic of our holiday windows and/or outdoor display, each one inspired our 2025 theme TBA! These displays will surely bring joy and sparkle to your season. Once you’ve seen them all, vote for your favorite by texting 207-350-5922. The People’s Choice Voting runs from November 22 through December 31st, and each phone number gets one vote*. Help us crown the People’s Choice and celebrate the best in holiday cheer!

Garden's Aglow
2025-11-28 16:00 - 2026-01-03 21:00 | Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens, 105 Botanical Gardens Drive, Boothbay, 04537, United States
Experience Nature in Motion at Gardens Aglow and see the Gardens come alive after dark! New England’s premier light show transforms the landscape into a glowing journey through scenes depicting the flora and fauna of Maine’s forests, shorelines, and meadows.
Adults: $23, Seniors (65+) and Veterans: $20, Children (3-17): $13, Child under 3: free
Member Adult: $18.50, Member Child: $10.50

Villages of Light
2025-11-29 - 2025-11-30
The Villages of Light celebration is an annual event that takes place Thanksgiving weekend every year. The event brings the spirit of the holidays to the Twin Villages of Damariscotta and Newcastle and kicks off the Christmas season. Upward to 70 decorated Christmas trees line Main Street in the Twin Villages, and two 20-foot decorated Christmas trees bookend the towns. The bridge connecting the two towns is draped with garland and lights and wreaths are hung on poles throughout town. On Saturday of Thanksgiving weekend, children gather in Skidompha Library to enjoy cookies and treats and make crafts to take home. Mid-day, Santa arrives at Lincoln Theater to listen to the children’s wishes which is followed by a free Christmas movie. The Parade of Lights begins around dark (4:30) and Santa & Mrs. Clause arrive in a horse-drawn sleigh followed by decorated floats, fire trucks, cars, dancers and elves, bringing the spirit of Christmas to the Twin Villages. After the parade, visitors enjoy a local meal in town or a festive holiday drink called “cup of cheer.” I

Boothbay Lights: Pot Buoy Tree Selfie Contest
2025-12-01 - 2026-01-01 | Boothbay, 105 Botanical Gardens Dr, Boothbay, ME, 04537, United States
Take a selfie at the pot buoy tree. Take a photo of a recent receipt. Email photos of your name and contact info to membership@boothbayharbor.com. You’ll be entered to win a $100 e-gift card each week in December! All entries will be entered to win a final $250 e-gift card drawing on January 1, 2026.

Wiscasset Holiday Marketfest
2025-12-05 - 2025-12-07 | Wiscasset Village, 297 Bath Rd., Wiscasset, ME, 04578, United States
Shop Wiscasset Village during the Christmas season!
Shopping for your holiday gifts is a pleasure when you visit the unique shops in Wiscasset Village! Shop owners are on site and can recommend just-right gift selections.
The charming historic Village is festooned for the season, and the pop-up Holiday Gift Shop offers one-of-a-kind artisan-made selections.
Park your car in one of the many nearby parking lots and enjoy your visit to Wiscasset!

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 | 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
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
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
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.
