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...
19th Annual Hat Parade
*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...
Mrs. Claus at Kennebunk Outfitters
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...
Christmas Candlelight Caroling
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.
Santa Arrives by Lobster Boat
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...
Tree Lighting Ceremony in Dock Square
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 Alisson’s Restaurant.
Santa Arrives by Fire Engine
Meet Santa at Cape Porpoise Kitchen, Cape Porpoise Square. Photos for children of all ages. Hot chocolate, cookies and treats for the kids. Cape Porpoise Kitchen, 1 Mills Rd, Kennebunkport. Sponsored by KBA member Cape Porpoise Kitchen.
Prelude Family Street Festival
Strolling carolers, live music from Women of Note and Sir Don, the Heritage of America Band’s Heritage Winds, Beau Dalleo, the Kennebunk High School Chamber Choir, food vendors, ice carving, a life-size snow globe, and more will be featured at this family-friendly festival. Streets will be closed to traffic from Dock Square, Kennebunkport through Lower...
14th Annual Pooch Parade
Bring your pooch wearing their favorite holiday attire! The parade starts at Consolidated School (School Street, Kennebunkport), down Maine Street, through Dock Square, and onto Ocean Avenue. All decorated dogs and their humans are welcome to join in – meet at Consolidated School by 10:45 a.m.. Dogs must be leashed for the duration of the...
13th Annual Christmas Fireworks Display
Enjoy our Prelude extravaganza that will take place in the cove and can be viewed from the Mathew Lanigan Bridge and surrounding areas. Dock Square, Kennebunkport. Sponsored by KBA members Kennebunkport Resort Collection, Portside Realty, KPT Luxury Properties, and Lark Hotels.