december, 2019
14nov(nov 14)4:00 pm31dec(dec 31)9:00 pmGardens Aglow
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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
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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
Time
November 14 (Thursday) 4:00 pm - December 31 (Tuesday) 9:00 pm
Location
Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens
132 Botanical Gardens Drive, Boothbay, Maine
30nov(nov 30)10:00 am22dec(dec 22)4:00 pmNorth Pole Express

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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
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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 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 “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. You are invited to join us in the Spruce Point Chapel for a storybook reading. Families can saunter over to the Bonfire on the Village green and Harrington House Barn to warm your winter fingers and have the opportunity to enjoy more food and beverage options. Be sure to check out the vintage holiday display inside Harrington House which will be decked out in 1940s style. Passengers want to head to the 1847 Boothbay Town Hall for more festivities. Inside guests will be treated to hot chocolate and homemade treats while enjoying the Museum’s own locomotive and a holiday themed layout under the Village’s Christmas tree. Children will also be invited to make a vintage-inspired holiday ornament to take home.
Weather permitting, the exhibits on the Museum’s lower campus will be open for exploring. The grounds and activities will be open from 9:45 am – 4:00 pm both Saturdays and Sundays. Standard tickets are $21 for attendees three years and older. Museum members receive a $4 discount per ticket. Children under 3 years of age do not require a ticket; however, they must sit on an adult’s lap. Please note that the Boothbay Railway Village reserves the right to run either steam or diesel at this event; also, for safety, there will be no car seats or strollers permitted on the trains.
See the FAQ on the Village website: railwayvillage.org
for additional information.
Time
November 30 (Saturday) 10:00 am - December 22 (Sunday) 4:00 pm
Location
Boothbay Railway Village
586 Wiscasset Road, Boothbay, ME 04537
01dec10:00 am23(dec 23)4:00 pmNorth Pole Express

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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
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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 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 “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. You are invited to join us in the Spruce Point Chapel for a storybook reading. Families can saunter over to the Bonfire on the Village green and Harrington House Barn to warm your winter fingers and have the opportunity to enjoy more food and beverage options. Be sure to check out the vintage holiday display inside Harrington House which will be decked out in 1940s style. Passengers want to head to the 1847 Boothbay Town Hall for more festivities. Inside guests will be treated to hot chocolate and homemade treats while enjoying the Museum’s own locomotive and a holiday themed layout under the Village’s Christmas tree. Children will also be invited to make a vintage-inspired holiday ornament to take home.
Weather permitting, the exhibits on the Museum’s lower campus will be open for exploring. The grounds and activities will be open from 9:45 am – 4:00 pm both Saturdays and Sundays. Standard tickets are $21 for attendees three years and older. Museum members receive a $4 discount per ticket. Children under 3 years of age do not require a ticket; however, they must sit on an adult’s lap. Please note that the Boothbay Railway Village reserves the right to run either steam or diesel at this event; also, for safety, there will be no car seats or strollers permitted on the trains.
See the FAQ on the Village website: railwayvillage.org
for additional information.
Time
1 (Sunday) 10:00 am - 23 (Monday) 4:00 pm
Location
Boothbay Railway Village
586 Wiscasset Road, Boothbay, ME 04537
07dec(dec 7)10:00 am29(dec 29)4:00 pmNorth Pole Express

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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
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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 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 “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. You are invited to join us in the Spruce Point Chapel for a storybook reading. Families can saunter over to the Bonfire on the Village green and Harrington House Barn to warm your winter fingers and have the opportunity to enjoy more food and beverage options. Be sure to check out the vintage holiday display inside Harrington House which will be decked out in 1940s style. Passengers want to head to the 1847 Boothbay Town Hall for more festivities. Inside guests will be treated to hot chocolate and homemade treats while enjoying the Museum’s own locomotive and a holiday themed layout under the Village’s Christmas tree. Children will also be invited to make a vintage-inspired holiday ornament to take home.
Weather permitting, the exhibits on the Museum’s lower campus will be open for exploring. The grounds and activities will be open from 9:45 am – 4:00 pm both Saturdays and Sundays. Standard tickets are $21 for attendees three years and older. Museum members receive a $4 discount per ticket. Children under 3 years of age do not require a ticket; however, they must sit on an adult’s lap. Please note that the Boothbay Railway Village reserves the right to run either steam or diesel at this event; also, for safety, there will be no car seats or strollers permitted on the trains.
See the FAQ on the Village website: railwayvillage.org
for additional information.
Time
7 (Saturday) 10:00 am - 29 (Sunday) 4:00 pm
Location
Boothbay Railway Village
586 Wiscasset Road, Boothbay, ME 04537
14dec(dec 14)10:00 am15(dec 15)4:00 pmThe Gingerbread Spectacular
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This annual display of gingerbread houses large and small, with a few cabins, castles, lighthouses, and mythical structures thrown in for good measure shows off the heart of the community.
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This annual display of gingerbread houses large and small, with a few cabins, castles, lighthouses, and mythical structures thrown in for good measure shows off the heart of the community. Professional bakers and grade school builders all compete in this hilarious annual event with prizes awarded for Most Ingredients Used, Best Holiday Spirit, Most Obsessive Compulsive, Best Landscaping and, of course, Most Spectacular among other awards. The confectionery creations are on display beginning Friday evening at the Dough Ball Preview Party and then throughout the weekend from 10 am – 4 pm on Saturday and Sunday. No admission fee on Saturday or Sunday. Donations welcome. Entertainment, cocoa, bake sale, and the magical gingerbread structures make this the most fun weekend of the year at the Opera House. Interested in creating an entry for this year’s Spectacular? Please call 207-633-6855 for details. This weekend of holiday magic is generously sponsored by The First National Bank and we are particularly thankful to the staff of the Boothbay Harbor branch.
Time
14 (Saturday) 10:00 am - 15 (Sunday) 4:00 pm
Location
The Opera House at Boothbay Harbor
86 Townsend Avenue, Boothbay Harbor ME 04538
15dec2:00 pm4:30 pmMaineFoodieToursAfternoon Tasting Tour
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Make new friends on a leisurely walking and tasting tour of Boothbay Harbor. Visit a rotating selection of restaurants, shops and a brewery. Combine the tour with a visit to Gardens Aglow for an unforgettable holiday event. Reservations required. Gift Certificates available. https://www.mainefoodietours.com
Time
(Sunday) 2:00 pm - 4:30 pm
19dec2:15 pm4:30 pmMaineFoodieToursAfternoon Tasting Tour
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Make new friends on a leisurely walking and tasting tour of Boothbay Harbor. Visit a rotating selection of restaurants, shops and a brewery. Combine the tour with a visit to
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Make new friends on a leisurely walking and tasting tour of Boothbay Harbor. Visit a rotating selection of restaurants, shops and a brewery. Combine the tour with a visit to Gardens Aglow for an unforgettable holiday event. Reservations required. Gift Certificates available. https://www.mainefoodietours.com/
Time
(Thursday) 2:15 pm - 4:30 pm
20dec10:00 am11:00 amForest Bathing Walk
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Celebrate the summer solstice and the return of daylight on an Introduction to Forest Bathing walk. Discover the health-boosting benefits of moving slowly and mindfully through the forest. Open your
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Celebrate the summer solstice and the return of daylight on an Introduction to Forest Bathing walk. Discover the health-boosting benefits of moving slowly and mindfully through the forest. Open your senses and connect with the natural world through a series of invitations designed to enhance your health, wellness, and happiness. This leisurely walk covers less than a mile of trail and allows time for reflection and connection. This walk will be led by Boothbay Region Land Trust Environmental Educator and Certified Forest Therapy Guide Tracey Hall. Registration is required for this free event, and group size is limited to 10 people. Register by contacting Tracey at [email protected] or 633-4818.
Time
(Friday) 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Location
Boothbay Region Land Trust
60 Samoset Road , Boothbay Harbor, ME 04538
20dec2:15 pm4:30 pmMaineFoodieToursAfternoon Tasting Tour
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Make new friends on a leisurely walking and tasting tour of Boothbay Harbor. Visit a rotating selection of restaurants, shops and a brewery. Combine the tour with a visit to Gardens Aglow for an unforgettable holiday event. Gift Certificates available.
Reservations required https://www.mainefoodietours.com
Time
(Friday) 2:15 pm - 4:30 pm
22dec2:00 pm4:30 pmMaineFoodieToursAfternoon Tasting Tour
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Make new friends on a leisurely walking and tasting tour of Boothbay Harbor. Visit a rotating selection of restaurants, shops and a brewery. Combine the tour with a visit to Gardens Aglow for an unforgettable holiday event. Reservations required. Gift Certificates available. https://www.mainefoodietours.com
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(Sunday) 2:00 pm - 4:30 pm
23dec2:15 pm4:30 pmMaineFoodieToursAfternoon Tasting Tour
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Make new friends on a leisurely walking and tasting tour of Boothbay Harbor. Visit a rotating selection of restaurants, shops and a brewery. Combine the tour with a visit to Gardens Aglow for an unforgettable holiday event. Reservations required. Gift Certificates available.
Time
(Monday) 2:15 pm - 4:30 pm
26dec2:15 pm4:30 pmMaineFoodieToursAfternoon Tasting Tour
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Make new friends on a leisurely walking and tasting tour of Boothbay Harbor. Visit a rotating selection of restaurants, shops and a brewery. Combine the tour with a visit to
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Make new friends on a leisurely walking and tasting tour of Boothbay Harbor. Visit a rotating selection of restaurants, shops and a brewery. Combine the tour with a visit to Gardens Aglow for an unforgettable holiday event. Reservations required. Gift Certificates available. https://www.mainefoodietours.com/
Time
(Thursday) 2:15 pm - 4:30 pm
27dec2:15 pm4:30 pmMaineFoodieToursAfternoon Tasting Tour
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Make new friends on a leisurely walking and tasting tour of Boothbay Harbor. Visit a rotating selection of restaurants, shops and a brewery. Combine the tour with a visit to Gardens Aglow for an unforgettable holiday event. Gift Certificates available.
Reservations required https://www.mainefoodietours.com
Time
(Friday) 2:15 pm - 4:30 pm
29dec2:00 pm4:30 pmMaineFoodieToursAfternoon Tasting Tour
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Make new friends on a leisurely walking and tasting tour of Boothbay Harbor. Visit a rotating selection of restaurants, shops and a brewery. Combine the tour with a visit to Gardens Aglow for an unforgettable holiday event. Reservations required. Gift Certificates available. https://www.mainefoodietours.com
Time
(Sunday) 2:00 pm - 4:30 pm
30dec2:15 pm4:30 pmMaineFoodieToursAfternoon Tasting Tour
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Make new friends on a leisurely walking and tasting tour of Boothbay Harbor. Visit a rotating selection of restaurants, shops and a brewery. Combine the tour with a visit to Gardens Aglow for an unforgettable holiday event. Reservations required. Gift Certificates available.
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(Monday) 2:15 pm - 4:30 pm
31dec2:15 pm4:30 pmMaineFoodieToursAfternoon Tasting Tour
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Make new friends on a leisurely walking and tasting tour of Boothbay Harbor. Visit a rotating selection of restaurants, shops and a brewery. Combine the tour with a visit to Gardens Aglow for an unforgettable holiday event. Reservations required. Gift Certificates available. https://www.mainefoodietours.com
Time
(Tuesday) 2:15 pm - 4:30 pm