Enjoy complimentary hot chocolate and hot cider while browsing beautiful handmade knitted items (including Christmas hats for all ages and baby items), jams and baked goods for sale. Church On the Cape, 3 Langsford Road, Kennebunkport
Come celebrate Christmas at the VBC Craft Fair! Buy gifts for family and friends from our amazing crafters. Get a “walk-about
cup” of homemade soup and pick up some baked goods made by our delightful Church Ladies. Don’t forget to get your cup of
Pastor Joe’s Chili! Village Baptist Church, 6 Maine Street, Kennebunkport
70+ artisans and crafters will be selling a variety of items from woodworking to all natural body products, jewelry to holiday decorations. There is something for everyone at this wonderful event. Presented by Kennebunkport Parks and Recreation. A $2 donation is suggested. Consolidated School, 25 School
Street, Kennebunkport
Quality Maine-made crafts at the Community House across from the Kennebunkport Post Office. Sponsored by the South Church Women's Association for four decades. South Church Community House, 8 Temple Street, Kennebunkport
Join us for some old-fashioned family fun! The whole family can enjoy an arts & craft session in Nathaniel Lord's Carriage House. Create two orange pomander balls and two ornaments for the perfect, unique decorations this holiday season. All ages are welcome! For tickets and pricing: CLICK HERE. Kennebunkport Captains Collection, 6 Pleasant Street, Kennebunkport.
Stop by The Shops at Morning Walk's Gingerbread Village and add a personalized tribute ornament to our "Celebrate a Life" tree. Ornaments will be available for donation at all of the shops, with proceeds benefitting the Dempsey Foundation. The Shops at Morning Walk, 2 Morning Walk Lane, Kennebunk.
This festive workshop is a great way to get into the holiday spirit by making your own wreath. Each participant will start with a fresh, 14-inch green wreath. There will be many decorative options to choose from including pinecones, bows, and berries. Our professional artists will help guide you in the creative process. You will leave with a beautiful wreath to cherish all season. This is an adult workshop. children ages 10+ are welcome with an accompanying adult. Grab a friend and come create! $50 per wreath, includes all materials. Pre-registration required, CLICK HERE. River Tree Arts, 35 Western Avenue, Kennebunk.
Looking for something fun & creative to do this Holiday season? Pick up one of our DIY Maine lobster buoys kits and have fun! Each kit includes an authentic Maine lobster buoy, sharpie markers, rope, and inspiration ideas. This is a take home craft activity with a designated pickup time. Pre-ordering is required, supplies are limited. $30 per kit, ORDER HERE. River Tree Arts, 35 Western Avenue, Kennebunk.
Join Portside Real Estate Group for fun-filled holiday activities designed especially for KIDS. Let your child's imagination run wild while making a holiday-inspired craft of their choice. On your way out the door, grab a Prelude-inspired scavenger hunt to complete as you explore the town! This donation-based event and 100% of the proceeds will benefit Grahamtastic Connections. Gallery at The Grand Hotel, 1 Chase Hill Rd, Kennebunk.
Built in 1853, White Columns is one of the Kennebunkport Historical Society’s premier properties. Owned and loved by the same family for 130 years, the Victorian-era home has retained its old-world charm and still contains the home’s original furnishings. Step back in time by taking a guided tour. Docents will lead you through seven rooms of the stately home and share stories about three generations of the Perkins-Nott family that lived, loved and lost in this magnificent Greek revival mansion. The tour includes history of Kennebunkport, its shipbuilding and maritime traditions, and the intriguing story of the family that inhabited the home. Tours run hourly. $15 per person. Tickets sold at the onsite gift shop. White Columns, 8 Maine St, Kennebunkport.
Decorate gingerbread men, moose, reindeer and tiny houses with sweet toppings and Christmas cheer! We'll be in heated tents outdoors with hot drinks available for purchase. First come, first served. No reservations required. $7 per cookie, $10 per house. Auntie's House Bakery, 155 Port Rd, Kennebunk.
Bring your family and friends and enjoy a morning of laughter, holiday music, and sweet treats. Mrs. Claus will guide you through various decorating techniques, providing tips and tricks along the way, and read Christmas stories! You’ll have the chance to create your own edible masterpieces using an array of colorful icings, sprinkles, and other festive decorations. $15 per person (includes 5 cookies, decorations, and a cookie box). Cookie decorating slots are in 30-minute increments. Adult supervision is requested. Ticketed guests will be served first. Tickets: purchase online. Under the Heated Tent at White Columns, 8 Maine Street, Kennebunkport.
Looking for the perfect homemade gift? Join us at Nathaniel Lord's Carriage House to create a beautiful
wreath your family and friends will cherish for years to come! Supplies include 8 stems, 1 hoop,
and fasteners for sustainable wreaths built to last. Ages 8+. Ticket info and pricing: CLICK HERE. Kennebunkport Captains Collection, 6 Pleasant Street, Kennebunkport.
Join us for artful gift wrapping, and we promise you'll have the most beautiful presents under the tree this year! Each $55 ticket includes three small gift wraps. To reserve: CLICK HERE. Kennebunkport Captains Collection, 6 Pleasant Street, Kennebunkport.
Snap a holiday pic to memorialize Christmas Prelude 2023! Plenty of fun props and signs for you to borrow. The photo booth is donation based with all proceeds going to the COS Food Pantry. $10 suggested donation. Maine Art Hill, 5 Chase Hill Road, Kennebunk.
Featuring Maine made fine art crafts, jewelry, photography, glass, ornaments, woodworking, and more. Plus special weekend programming including a photobooth, fundraisers, and free kids' arts & crafts. Enjoy our fire pit, refreshments, and general, cheery merriment! Maine Art Hill, 1 & 5 Chase Hill Rd, Kennebunk.
Happening inside the Nathaniel Lord Carriage House, experience the magic of our winter wonderland! Enjoy our hot chocolate bar and festive gift market, featuring vintage apparel and accessories by top designers, toys, body products, housewares, and holiday decor. We're all about coming together with family and friends and making memories that will last all year long. Kennebunkport Captains Collection, 6 Pleasant Street, Kennebunkport.
Stop by for a Prelude treat! Scratch winter soups and chowders in bread bowls, holiday-inspired cookies and whoopie pies and Maine-roasted coffees. 10% of all sales will be donated to support The Little Pantry. Chamber of Commerce Kiosk, 1 Chase Hill Rd, Kennebunk.
Looking for a fun activity for the whole family to enjoy? Stop by to decorate a holiday ornament craft or grab a craft kit to go! Color your own coastal themed print for your picture frame ornament or decorate the frame to fill with your own photos. Hosted by Lower Village Frameworks, with a portion of the proceeds from the event to be donated to River Tree Arts. $10 per ornament, while supplies last. River Tree Arts, 35 Western Avenue, Kennebunk.
Gather with family and friends to make memories that last a lifetime! Stop by Nathaniel Lord's Carriage House for festive holiday ornament making. Create six unique ornaments to hang on your
tree this Christmas. Ages 12+. For tickets and pricing: CLICK HERE. Kennebunkport Captains Collection, 6 Pleasant Street, Kennebunkport.
Chili, chowder and dessert are offered downstairs at the South Church Community House, across from the Post Office. South Church Community House, 8 Temple Street, Kennebunkport
The bells will be ringing alongside our Carriage House Gift Market as our friends Texas Grace Kitchen Food Truck and folk fusion musician Ross Gregor Adam (12-3pm), will join us to heat up our Captains Christmas! Take part in some shopping, and enjoy our live music and amazing food from a pair of local favorites of Maine. Kennebunkport Captains Collection, 6 Pleasant Street, Kennebunkport.
The Port Box will be selling 2 and 4 person luxury charcuterie boxes to go. Stop by for some sampling of the meats and cheeses or just to pick up your favorite charcuterie! We look forward to seeing you all again. Outside Maine & Vine, 13 Western Ave, Kennebunk.
This festive workshop is a great way to get into the holiday spirit by making your own wreath. Each participant will start with a fresh, 14-inch green wreath. There will be many decorative options to choose from including pinecones, bows, and berries. Our professional artists will help guide you in the creative process. You will leave with a beautiful wreath to cherish all season. This is an adult workshop. children ages 10+ are welcome with an accompanying adult. Grab a friend and come create! $50 per wreath, includes all materials. Pre-registration required, CLICK HERE. River Tree Arts, 35 Western Avenue, Kennebunk.
Join us for mimosas and a holiday tabletop demonstration by Kathy Oberman Tracy. Formerly a food stylist and TV producer for Martha Stewart, Kathy will show you how to create a stunning table display perfect for all your upcoming holiday entertaining. Hurlbutt Designs, 51 Western Avenue, Kennebunk.
See and smell hundreds of one of a kind hand decorated and edible gingerbread houses, trees and cookies. You may even catch & meet on of the award winning bakers decorating on site! The Shops at Morning Walk, 2 Morning Walk Ln, Kennebunk.
Explore the charm of Kennebunkport’s history on our lively walking tours! Experience the history of Kennebunkport’s Dock Square. Enjoy a guided tour filled with the social, cultural, and architectural stories of the people who lived here. This 45-minute to 1-hour tour covers approximately 3/4 miles on uneven sidewalks with slight elevation. Please be mindful of this before reserving the tour. On our walking tour, guests get a first-hand look at the homes and streets of historic Kennebunkport. The narrative covers the architecture of the homes and stories of the families who built them. Tours run on the hour: 1pm, 2pm, and 3pm. $20 per person. Tickets sold in advance - purchase online here. White Columns, 8 Maine St, Kennebunkport.
Build you own Rococo S’mores! Choose from a range of marshmallow flavors, cookie options, toppings, and more and toast them over our outdoor fire pit. $9 per person, for as many as they can eat. The Rococo Dessert Bar, 8 Western Ave, Unit 5, Kennebunk.
Join us in the event barn and learn how to prepare classic cocktails with our team of skilled bartenders. From infusing liquors with farm fresh ingredients from our gardens to dehydrating fruit wheels for garnish to making delicious shrubs, Earth at Hidden Pond’s cocktails are some of the best around! Includes four (4) cocktail tastings. Part of Hidden Pond's programming for Christmas Prelude! $75 per person, for tickets: CLICK HERE. Class is open to adults 21 years of age or older. Proper ID is required at door. Earth at Hidden Pond, 354 Goose Rocks Rd, Kennebunkport.
Join us at Maine & Vine for a holiday wine tasting. Cost includes six tastes of wine and a souvenir Christmas Prelude wine glass
to take home! $6 per person. Maine & Vine, 13 Western Ave, Kennebunk.
The exhibition will feature new work from gallery artists that utilize the use of metallic and sparkling media. The show is a celebration of this wonderful time of year and the joy we find in seeing the world lit up around us in celebration of the holidays. Wear your favorite sparkles and come enjoy an evening of fine art and company! Free admission. KW Contemporary Art, 184 Port Road, Kennebunk.
with Chef Hana. Includes cookie and coffee tastings. $10 per person, limited space available. Coffee Roasters of the Kennebunks, 163 Port Rd, Kennebunk.
Enjoy some free time enjoying the festivities in and around town while your little one enjoys a hip hop dance workshop and craft activity. No previous dance skills required - all are welcome. Pre-registration required, CLICK HERE. Ages 5-9. Space is limited. $35 per student. River Tree Arts, 35 Western Avenue, Kennebunk.
Join us for an enchanting evening at White Columns, where history comes alive amidst the flickering glow of candlelight. Step back in time and experience the charm of this historic mansion. Wander through the beautifully decorated rooms, adorned with festive holiday decorations, as you listen to captivating stories from the past. As you explore, you’ll be guided by knowledgeable historians who will share intriguing tales about the house and its former inhabitants. Discover the secrets hidden within the walls and gain a deeper understanding of the history that shaped this remarkable place. With the soft glow of candlelight illuminating your path, you’ll feel transported to another era. The warm ambiance creates a magical atmosphere, perfect for creating lasting memories with loved ones. Tours run on the hour: 4pm, 5pm, 6pm, & 7pm. $20 per person. Tickets: purchase online. White Columns, 8 Maine St, Kennebunkport.
Passport available for pickup at the Rococo Dessert Bar, and includes 12 treats that are available each day of Prelude. Once a participant purchases the treat of the day (either a dessert, hot alcoholic beverage, milkshake, etc.), they will get a stamp on the appropriate page. Participants who complete the passport will win a prize! The event runs all 11 days of Prelude. The Rococo Dessert Bar, 8 Western Ave, Unit 5, Kennebunk.
Experience a magical walk through the illuminated stones of Kennebunkport Conservation Trust's community labyrinth. From dusk each evening through Prelude, solar lights enhance the quiet beauty of this special place, offering a moment of wonder and awe amidst the seasonal hustle & bustle. Kennebunkport Conservation Trust Emmons Preserve, 57 Gravelly Brook Rd, Kennebunkport.
Join the Franciscans at Our Lady of Lourdes Grotto on the grounds of St. Anthony's Monastery for the story of the birth of Jesus interspersed with Christmas songs by candlelight. Presented by St. Anthony's Monastery and the Secular Franciscan Order. Noparking on property. Franciscan Monastery, 28 Beach Ave, Kennebunk.Sponsored by KBA member The White Barn Inn.
