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.
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
NOV 18 – DEC 31
EARLY BIRD SALE
& PJ Party – Shop Local!
Nov. 18
LIGHTED FIRE TRUCK PARADE
& CONTEST
NOV. 25
NORTH POLE EXPRESS
Weekends, Dec. 2 – 17
Boothbay Railway Village Museum.
SANTA & FRIENDS
Meet and greet!
DEC 2
LIGHTED BOAT PARADE
A favorite holiday tradition
DEC 2
TOWN OF BOOTHBAY HARBOR
FIREWORKS
DEC 2
SANTA STORYTIME
Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library
DEC 9
GINGERBREAD SPECTACULAR
DEC 15, 16. 17
COMMUNITY LIGHTING CONTEST
Find magic all around the Boothbay Region.
GIANT POT BUOY TREE
& SELFIE CONTEST
NOV. 18 – DEC. 31
BOOTHBAY LIGHTS SHUTTLE
From Downtown to the door of Gardens Aglow!
Fridays & Saturdays
Thank you to our
2023 Boothbay Lights Sponsors!
2023 Schedule of Events
(Schedule subject to Change)
More Events are being added all the time! Check back often for updates!
- November – December – Giant Pot Buoy Tree – Visit Pier One in Downtown Boothbay Harbor – Be sure to enter our Selfie Contest!
- November 15 – The Great Gingerbread House Building Class
- November 16 – Paint Night at the Footbridge Brewery
- November 17, 18, 19 – Gifts for Giving – Studio 53
- November 17- Bite Before You Light – Drive Thru – Boothbay Fire Station
- November 17 – Community Night – Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens
- November 18 – Saturday Early Bird Sale* Shop in your pajamas around town!
- November 18 – December 2nd –The Eastside Waterfront Park’s Family Christmas Ornament Decorating Contest Pick up FREE at the Chamber Office
- November 18 – Art in the Square Opening Day– Boothbay Region Art Foundation
- November 18 – December 31
Thursdays – Sundays + Select Dates Gardens Aglow - November 18 – FREE SHUTTLE – From Boothbay Harbor Town Office to Gardens Aglow
- November 18 – The Dani Tribesman Reggae Band Benefit Concert – Boothbay Playhouse
- November 24, 25, 26 – Gifts for Giving – Studio 53
- November 24 – FREE SHUTTLE – From Boothbay Harbor Town Office to Gardens Aglow
- November 25 – Small Business Saturday – Shop small all day!
- November 25 – FREE Family Film – The Harbor Theater
- November 25 – Lighted Fire Truck Parade* – Cheer on your favorite to win the Dalmation Cup!
- November 25 – FREE SHUTTLE – From Boothbay Harbor Town Office to Gardens Aglow
- Saturdays in December – S’mores with Santa –Shannon’s Unshelled
- December 1, 2 – Holiday Festival Boothbay Region Garden Club at St. Columba’s Episcopal Church
- December 1, 2, 3 – Gifts for Giving – Studio 53
- December 1 – Concert Peppino D’Agostino at the Opera House
- December 1 – FREE SHUTTLE – From Boothbay Harbor Town Office to Gardens Aglow
- December 2, 3 – North Pole Express * at the Boothbay Railway Village
- December 2 – Holiday Fair + Lunch Boothbay Harbor Methodist Church
- December 2 – Christmas Fair – Congregational Church Boothbay Harbor
- December 2 – Historical Society Annual Holiday Treats – Open House
- December 2 – Free Family Film – The Harbor Theater
- December 2 – Santa Arrives, Lighted Boat Parade, Blessings of the Fleet, Fireworks*.
(RAIN DATE DECEMBER 3*) - December 2 – Live Nativity Cocoa & Cookies Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church
- December 2 – FREE SHUTTLE – From Boothbay Harbor Town Office to Gardens Aglow
- December 2 – Concert Coig at the Opera House
- December 8 – FREE SHUTTLE – From Boothbay Harbor Town Office to Gardens Aglow
- December 8 – Boogie2Shooz Benefit Concert – Boothbay Playhouse Fire & Ice Event
- December 9 – The Eastside Waterfront Park’s Family Christmas Ornament Drop-off – Brown’s Wharf
- December 9 – Santa Storytime – Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library
- December 9, 10 North Pole Express *at the Boothbay Railway Village
- December 9 – Fused Glass Ornament Workshop at the Southport General Store and Gift Barn
- December 9 – FREE SHUTTLE – From Boothbay Harbor Town Office to Gardens Aglow
- December 9 – Concert Lunasa at the Opera House
- December 13 – Men’s Night Shopping Sale
- December 15 – Gingerbread Spectacular * Opening night – at the Opera House
- December 15, 16 – FREE SHUTTLE – From Boothbay Harbor Town Office to Gardens Aglow
- December 16,17 – North Pole Express *at the Boothbay Railway Village
- December 16, 17- Gingerbread Spectacular *- at the Opera House
- December 20 – Carol Sing with Kevin Kiley & Friends at the Opera House
- December 21 – Winter Solstice Lantern Walk – Boothbay Region Land Trust
- December 22, 23 – FREE SHUTTLE – From Boothbay Harbor Town Office to Gardens Aglow
- December 29 – Ellis Paul & Friends at the Opera House
- December 29, 30 – FREE SHUTTLE – From Boothbay Harbor Town Office to Gardens Aglow
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 2023
Shopping
Restaurants & Breweries
Lodging
Boothbay Lights Gallery
