Tree Lighting Ceremony in Dock Square officially begins the season. Join in Christmas caroling with the Kennebunk High School Chamber Choir, followed by the lighting of the tree at 6 p.m. Sponsored by KBA member Kennebunk Savings.

Swing by to say hello to Mrs. Claus all the way from the North Pole! Cozy up for some fireside hot cocoa and soak up the sweet magic of Christmas in the Kennebunks at this idyllic Prelude event for children of all ages! Cost: FREE Location: Kennebunk Outfitters | 51 Western Ave, Kennebunk Sponsored by...

*RAIN OR SHINE* A parade of holiday hats for children and adults led by the Patriot Fife and Drum Duo. Show off your handmade or store-bought creations. All hat-wearers welcome! To join, gather at the town parking lot behind Alisson’s Restaurant by 2:45 p.m. Parade runs through Dock Square and over the bridge, and ends...

Join us at the corner of Christensen Lane and Route 35 in Kennebunk for the lighting of the Lower Village Tree with carols by the Kennebunk High School Chamber Choir. Following the lighting, enjoy the traditional stroll to the Franciscan Monastery.

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. No parking on property. Franciscan Monastery, 28 Beach Ave, Kennebunk. Sponsored by KBA member White Barn Inn.

Why should the fun have to end after the fireworks? Hop on our free RideMaine shuttle on Ocean Avenue just around the corner from Dock Square and let it take you to our second take on the Street Festival! Follow the luminaries to more fun. Festival favorite Beau Dalleo will be playing outside the Coveside...

Swing by to say hello to Mrs. Claus all the way from the North Pole! Cozy up for some fireside hot cocoa and soak up the sweet magic of Christmas in the Kennebunks at this idyllic Prelude event for children of all ages! Cost: FREE Location: Kennebunk Outfitters | 51 Western Ave, Kennebunk Sponsored by...

Catch a glimpse of Santa as he travels up the river to land at The Nonantum Resort. For best viewing, gather on the sidewalk of the Mathew Lanigan Bridge in Dock Square (the river side, not the basin side) or shoreside up Ocean Avenue to The Nonantum Resort.

We welcome Santa and Mrs. Claus to the Nonantum Resort for their arrival in Kennebunkport! They’ve taken the Polar Express straight from the North Pole and are thrilled to hop on over to the Nonantum Marina to greet us! During this family friendly event, you’ll get the opportunity to meet Mr. and Mrs. Claus, take...

Travel down a tree-lined, snowy road to a clearing, where smoke curls from the chimney of a rustic lodge. Inside, warm yourself by the fire with free cocoa from Mornings in Paris and sit with Santa as he reads you his favorite story, ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas.Downstairs, elves will help children make “gingerbread” houses...