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Boothbay Harbor Windjammer Days
June 23 through June 29, 2019
Windjammer Days marks the kick off to summer in the Boothbay region and is a time to reconnect with family, friends and neighbors after the long winter, an opportunity to support local businesses and welcome visitors. It is a time to honor our maritime history and celebrate the vital role it plays in the lives of all who live here.
Winter Wonderland
Join us in Boothbay Harbor this winter for unforgetable festivities!
Experience the brilliance of New England’s biggest and brightest light display at Gardens Aglow! With over 650,000 lights, witness the transformation of Maine’s spectacular Botanical Gardens into an extravaganza of festive lights in a dramatic display of brilliant color. This year, they will be taking the dramatic display to new heights, incorporating—for the first time—a magnificent sculpture exhibit, Unearthed, by artist Steve Tobin.
Join the region as they celebrate the season in grand, old-fashioned holiday style with the 34th Annual Harbor Lights Festival on Dec 7th. The Festival offers a variety of activities for young and old and will surely put you in the holiday spirit! Meet Mr. and Mrs. Clause who arrive via boat, take a horse-drawn wagon ride around the harbor, sing Christmas Carols, watch the lighted boat parade, and gather up lots of cheerful holiday merriment.
Boothbay Lights is a celebration of signature Holiday events in Maine midcoast’s quintessential seaside towns of Boothbay and Boothbay Harbor! The towns sparkle with thousands of lights and the shops, restaurants and hotels are all open and ready to help you make wonderful Holiday memories! Events include Festival of Trees, Gingerbread spectacular & Holiday Sparkle Fireworks!
So much to do. So much to see. So much to experience!
Getting Married in Boothbay Harbor
From picture perfect venues to talented caterers, photographers, florists and entertainment, the Boothbay Harbor Region offers the perfect location for your special wedding day.
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Upcoming Events
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open event14novGardens Aglow
The biggest and brightest light display in Maine! Over 500,000 LED lights will decorate Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens’ central gardens and buildings. Spectacular! Names the #1 public garden in the U.S. by TripAdvisor! Walk through acres of gardens festively illuminated with LED lights in brilliant color combinations. www.mainegardens.org
132 Botanical Gardens Drive, Boothbay, MaineFrom thu, nov 14, 2019 4:00PM to tue, dec 31, 2019 9:00PM -
open event23novEarly Bird Shopping
Early Bird
The annual Early Bird sale in Boothbay Harbor has become a tradition for locals and people from away, who know a good sale when they see it and are in need of one more breath of ocean air before the snow starts flying. The best deals start around 6 AM! PJ's and bathrobes are the dress code!
Boothbay HarborSat, nov 23, 2019 from 6:00AM to 5:00PM -
open event26novDolphin Swim Team Pie Sale Fundraiser
Stop by the YMCA and get your homemade holiday pie favorites, while helping your local swum team reach their fundraising goals! 207-633-2855 | BoothbayRegionYMCA.org
261 Townsend AveFrom tue, nov 26, 2019 to wed, nov 27, 2019 -
open event28novTurkey Trot
Wake up, put the turkey in the oven and join in on the annual Turkey Trot! Walk, jog or run the annual 5K turkey day tradition! 207-633-2855 | BoothbayRegionYMCA.org
261 Townsend AveThu, nov 28, 2019 from 8:00AM to 10:00PM -
open event30novNorth Pole Express
On Saturdays and Sundays, November 30 through December 22 the Boothbay Railway Village will be running the “North Pole Express!” Departures will run 8 times each day beginning at 10:00. Purchasing tickets in advance is highly recommended to avoid disappointment or long waits. Sales are open now! Start your trip inside historic 1912 Freeport Station (the main train station at the Museum) by writing your letter to Santa by warmth of the wood stove. Train conductors will call “All Ab...
586 Wiscasset Road, Boothbay, ME 04537From sat, nov 30, 2019 10:00AM to sun, dec 22, 2019 4:00PM -
open event30novHoliday Sparkle Fireworks
The night sky will join the town in being lit up by a fabulous and festive fireworks show! Watch the reflection of the lights both above and on ground in the beautiful Harbor. Grab your loved ones, a blanket and some cocoa and settle in for the show! www.boothbaylights.com.
Sat, nov 30, 2019 6:00PM