Begining mid-November 2023 – stay tuned for more details about our upcoming season!
Boothbay Lights
Boothbay Lights is a celebration of signature Holiday events in the Maine mid-coast towns of Boothbay and Boothbay Harbor! The towns sparkle with thousands of lights. Lodging, shopping and
With 6 sparkling weeks, there’s always something happening! Come early to explore our unique shops, visit the giant pot buoy tree, and savor something warm and wonderful at our local restaurants.
Whether you can just spend the day or enjoy a cozy weekend, The Boothbay Harbor Region is open and ready to help you make wonderful Holiday memories.
See you soon!
The Boothbay Harbor region has exactly what you need to make this year one of the best yet!
Signature Events
Celebrate the magic of Boothbay Lights with our signature events!
We’ve got the perfect experience to fill your holidays with magic and memories.
GARDENS AGLOW
Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens
November 19 – December 31
EARLY BIRD SALES
Shop Local!
November 19
LIGHTED FIRE TRUCK PARADE
& CONTEST
November 26
NORTH POLE EXPRESS
Weekends, December 3 – 18
Boothbay Railway Village Museum.
LIGHTED BOAT PARADE
& SPARKLE FIREWORKS
Postponed to December 4
STORY TIME W/ SANTA
December 10
GINGERBREAD SPECTACULAR
December 16 – 18
COMMUNITY LIGHTING CONTEST
Find the magic all around the Boothbay Region.
Thank you to our
2022 Boothbay Lights Sponsors!
2022 Schedule of Events
(Schedule subject to Change)
- November 19 – December 31 – Gardens Aglow/ Boothbay Lights
- November 19 – December 31 – Pot Buoy Tree – Visit on Pier 1 in Downtown Boothbay Harbor – Be sure to enter our Selfie Contest!
- November 19- Early Bird Sale* Shop in your pajamas!
- November 19 – Art in the Square
- November 15 – 25 – Pick up ornament – At the Chamber of Commerce for East Side Waterfront Park Decorating Contest.
- November 18-20 – Gifts for Giving – Studio 53 Fine Art Gallery
- November 26 – Lighted Fire Truck Parade* – Cheer on your favorite!
- November 25 – 27 Gifts for Giving – Studio 53 Fine Art Gallery
- November 26 – Small Business Saturday – Shop small all day!
- December 2 & 3 – Holiday Festival Boothbay Region Garden Club at St. Columba’s Episcopal Church
- December 2 & 3 – Gifts for Giving – Studio 53 Fine Art Gallery
- December 3 – Historical Society Annual Holiday Treats – Open House
- December 3 – Jolly Trolley Ride – from the Boothbay Harbor Fire Station
- December 3 – Nativity Cookies & Carols – Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church
- December 3 – Art in the Square Reception
- Postponed until December 4 – Santa Arrives, Lighted Boat Parade, Blessings of the Fleet, Fireworks.
- December 3 – Paul Sullivan Holiday Concert – at the Opera House
- December 3 – Holiday Fair – Boothbay Harbor United Methodist Church
- December 3 & 4 – North Pole Express at the Boothbay Railway Village
- December 9 – Sons of Serendip Holiday Concert – at the Opera House
- December 10 – Santa’s Storytime – Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library
- December 10 – Drop off ornament for East Side Waterfront Park decorating contest at Brown’s Wharf! between 10 a.m. & 2 p.m.
- December 11 – John McCutcheon Winter’s Solstice Virtual Concert – at the Opera House
- December 10 & 11 – North Pole Express at the Boothbay Railway Village
- December 14 – Last Minute Shopper Sale / Men’s night shopping
- December 16 – Gingerbread Spectacular – Opening night – at the Opera House
- December 17 – 18 – Gingerbread Spectacular – at the Opera House
- December 17 & 18 – North Pole Express at the Boothbay Railway Village
- December 21 – Holiday Potluck & Carol Sing – at the Opera House
Businesses Open During the Celebration
To view participating businesses, select from the following:
SHOP
From fine art to fine chocolate, we’re your shopping destination for great holiday gifts.
DINE
There’s so much more to Boothbay cuisine than lobster, but we’ve got plenty of that too!
STAY
Stay-and-play packages available throughout the towns!
PLAY
So much to do in the
Boothbay Harbor Region!
What’s Open Fall/Winter 2022
Shopping
Restaurants & Breweries
Lodging
Boothbay Lights Gallery
