Events in the Boothbay Harbor Region

Magic Awaits. Returning for its ninth season, our annual celebration will feature new walking routes and paths to explore, as well as some new vistas and old friends (hello, Wade the Moose!). With more than 750,000 LED lights woven through 14 acres of central gardens, the Gardens is amplifying the brightest light display in Maine […]

YOUR INPUT IS NEEDED! The Towns of Boothbay and Boothbay Harbor are working together to act on climate solutions for our communities and we need your help! WHO: YOU! ALL community members, young and old. WHERE: YMCA Community room Snacks and light refreshments will be provided HOW CAN YOU HELP? Join us for an evening […]

Join us for one of the highlights of the Boothbay Harbor holiday season and get a head start on your holiday shopping!  At our annual Holiday Festival (formerly Festival of Trees), you will find unique, local, handcrafted gifts in FIVE distinct sections: Deck the Halls, Nature's Gifts, Sweet Shop, Comfort and Joy, and Dinner's Ready! Trees, […]

Put Studio 53 at 53 Townsend Ave. on your list of places to shop for Local and unique treasures!  Handcrafted artwork in ceramic, fiber, paintings, and prints;  uniquely woven cotton and wool wearables and MORE! Barter's Island Bees  will have honey tastings Daily 11-1 pm Three weekends to shop - November 17 - 19 November […]

Enjoy hassle-free Fridays & Saturdays with the FREE Shuttle from the Boothbay Harbor Town Office (11 Howard Street Boothbay Harbor, ME), to the doorstep of Gardens Aglow (advance tickets required) Skip the parking headaches and get dropped right at the door!  Enjoy all the festivities, and shop & dine in our downtown waterfront, before taking our FREE Shuttle – creating magical and unforgettable […]

Magic Awaits. Returning for its ninth season, our annual celebration will feature new walking routes and paths to explore, as well as some new vistas and old friends (hello, Wade the Moose!). With more than 750,000 LED lights woven through 14 acres of central gardens, the Gardens is amplifying the brightest light display in Maine […]

A young Sicilian artist left Italy over 30 years ago, with the dream of “playing with the greatest guitarists”.  Peppino has achieved his dream and he’s now firmly planted in the “who’s who” of the guitar world. He emerged on the acoustic guitar scene in the early 80’s as a leading member of the second […]

We will be offering a lobster stew,  chili, or beef stew lunch. Doors open at 9am to 1:30pm.

ANNUAL HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSESaturday, December 2, 2023, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. 72 Oak Street, Boothbay Harbor You are invited to get in the holiday spirit at the Boothbay Region Historical Society at their annual Holiday Open House on December 2nd from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. As you enter the recently painted Elizabeth Reed […]

Join us for one of the highlights of the Boothbay Harbor holiday season and get a head start on your holiday shopping!  At our annual Holiday Festival (formerly Festival of Trees), you will find unique, local, handcrafted gifts in FIVE distinct sections: Deck the Halls, Nature's Gifts, Sweet Shop, Comfort and Joy, and Dinner's Ready! Trees, […]

Put Studio 53 at 53 Townsend Ave. on your list of places to shop for Local and unique treasures!  Handcrafted artwork in ceramic, fiber, paintings, and prints;  uniquely woven cotton and wool wearables and MORE! Barter's Island Bees  will have honey tastings Daily 11-1 pm Three weekends to shop - November 17 - 19 November […]

Weather permitting* *RIDE THE JOLLY TROLLEY - SATURDAY, December 2nd from 10 - 4 pm Catch a FREE ride around town - park downtown and hop on at the Boothbay Harbor Fire Station/Town Office or Whale Park. 

The Congregational Church Christmas Fair will be on Saturday, December 2, from 10:00 AM-2:00 PM in Fellowship Hall. All proceeds from the fair will be donated to the Community Resource Council's Community Fuel Fund. This fund helps our neighbors with home heating fuel costs. Our goal is to raise $10,000!Admission is free! The Vocal and […]

Make sure your holiday plans include a ride on this magical adventure at the Boothbay Railway Village Museum  Start your trip inside the historic 1912 Freeport Station (the main train station at the Museum) by writing your letter to Santa by the warmth of the wood stove. Train conductors will call “All Aboard” and everyone, young […]

With the early 1 pm start time, the family can easily fit the movie in between a ride on the North Pole Express in the morning and Santa’s arrival by boat in Harbor at 3 pm. This wonderful movie won the Oscar for best animated film in 2007. Running 1 hour, 48 minutes, and rated […]

Santa Claus is coming to town–by boat! A sight that will warm your heart and bring a big smile to your face. For 30 years, families and friends have witnessed this unique and enchanting arrival of Santa, Mrs. Claus, elves, and even a jolly lobster aboard the Balmy Days Cruises, the Novelty.  But the fun […]

Enjoy hassle-free Fridays & Saturdays with the FREE Shuttle from the Boothbay Harbor Town Office (11 Howard Street Boothbay Harbor, ME), to the doorstep of Gardens Aglow (advance tickets required) Skip the parking headaches and get dropped right at the door!  Enjoy all the festivities, and shop & dine in our downtown waterfront, before taking our FREE Shuttle – creating magical and unforgettable […]

Magic Awaits. Returning for its ninth season, our annual celebration will feature new walking routes and paths to explore, as well as some new vistas and old friends (hello, Wade the Moose!). With more than 750,000 LED lights woven through 14 acres of central gardens, the Gardens is amplifying the brightest light display in Maine […]

All are welcome! Come enjoy this traditional Annual Gift from Our Lady Queen of Peace Church to the Boothbay Region Community! Our Lady's Ladies Group is sponsoring the Hot Chocolate and Cookie Reception immediately afterward in the hall. Then head outside for a perfect spot to watch the lighted boat parade & fireworks! (starting at […]

A treasured event in our community: The Lighted Boat Parade starts at 6:45 p.m. with the fireworks to follow in the inner harbor. The boats will enter the Harbor from the west, travel clockwise around the inner Harbor, where the fleet will be blessed by our local clergy, and over to the east side. The […]

Canadian Folk Music Award nominees, East Coast Music Award winners, Music Nova Scotia winner, Juno nominees – the 4 members of Coig bring the absolute best of Atlantic Canada music to our stage this winter. Imagine Cape Breton classics, reels and jigs, world music, Irish themes all wrapped up in the spirit of the holiday […]

Put Studio 53 at 53 Townsend Ave. on your list of places to shop for Local and unique treasures!  Handcrafted artwork in ceramic, fiber, paintings, and prints;  uniquely woven cotton and wool wearables and MORE! Barter's Island Bees  will have honey tastings Daily 11-1 pm Three weekends to shop - November 17 - 19 November […]

Make sure your holiday plans include a ride on this magical adventure at the Boothbay Railway Village Museum  Start your trip inside the historic 1912 Freeport Station (the main train station at the Museum) by writing your letter to Santa by the warmth of the wood stove. Train conductors will call “All Aboard” and everyone, young […]

Magic Awaits. Returning for its ninth season, our annual celebration will feature new walking routes and paths to explore, as well as some new vistas and old friends (hello, Wade the Moose!). With more than 750,000 LED lights woven through 14 acres of central gardens, the Gardens is amplifying the brightest light display in Maine […]