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 dining are open with plenty of fun things to do for the whole family.
With 6 weeks of festive events, there’s always something to enjoy! Explore unique shops, visit the giant pot buoy tree, and enjoy delicious local food.

The Boothbay Harbor Region is ready to help you create special holiday memories, whether for a day or a weekend. 

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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
Mid Nov – Dec
Thurs – Sun + Select Dates

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EARLY BIRD SALE
& PJ Party – Shop Local!
Saturday, Nov 21

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LIGHTED FIRE TRUCK +
FIRST RESPONDERS PARADE
and Chili Cookoff!
Saturday, Nov 21

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NORTH POLE EXPRESS
SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS
TBD
Boothbay Railway Village Museum.

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SANTA & FRIENDS
& COMMUNITY TREE LIGHTING
Saturday, Dec 5
Rain Date Dec 6

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LIGHTED BOAT PARADE
& FIREWORKS
Saturday, Dec 5
Rain Date Dec 6

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TOWN OF BOOTHBAY HARBOR
FIREWORKS
Saturday, Dec 5
Rain Date Dec 6

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SANTA STORYTIME
Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library
TBD

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GINGERBREAD SPECTACULAR
FREE at the Opera House
TBD

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HOLIDAY DECORATING CONTEST
NOV – DEC
People’s Choice Vote
All Season Long!

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GIANT POT BUOY TREE
& SELFIE CONTEST
NOV – DEC

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BOOTHBAY LIGHTS SHUTTLE
From Downtown to the door of Gardens Aglow!

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Thank you to our
2025 Boothbay Lights Sponsors!
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2026 UPCOMING EVENTS 

(Schedule subject to Change)

  • November  –  December   –  Giant Pot Buoy Tree – Visit Pier One in Downtown Boothbay Harbor – Be sure to enter our Selfie Contest!
  • November 21 – Early Bird Sale & PJ Party – Always the Saturday before Thanksgiving! 
  • November 28 – Santa on the Boothbay Common – Always the Saturday after Thanksgiving! 
  • December 5 – Santa & Friends Arrive in Boothbay Harbor – Rain Date December 6th
  • December 5 – Lighted Boat Parade & Fireworks – Rain Date December 6th

    Dates are coming for:
    Gardens Aglow
    Lighted First Responder Parade 
    North Pole Express 
    Gingerbread Spectacular 
    Santa Storytime
    Concerts, Open Houses, Holiday Craft Fairs, and more! 

    Check back often! 

Businesses Open During the Celebration

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SHOP

From fine art to fine chocolate, we’re your shopping destination for great holiday gifts.
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DINE

There’s so much more to Boothbay cuisine than lobster, but we’ve got plenty of that too!
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STAY

Stay-and-play packages available throughout the towns!
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PLAY

So much to do in the
Boothbay Harbor Region!

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