The Wave’s Holiday Happenings

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Storybook Gingerbread Event
Date: December 12
Place: Kennebunkport Conservation Trust, 57 Gravelly Brook Road, Kennebunkport
Time: 4:00 PM-6:00PM
Info: 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 to take home. There will be plenty of opportunity for holiday photos! Free, but you must register for a time slot ahead of time here: Storybook Gingerbread Event – Dec 12, 2024 – The Kennebunk-Kennebunkport-Arundel Chamber of Commerce

Christmas By The Sea, Ogunquit
Date: December 13
Place: Various locations in Ogunquit
Time: Various times
Info: Friday afternoon/evening—Footbridge Bridge Lighting, Rotary Park Tree Lighting, Atlantic Harmonies concert, Downtown Sip & Stroll, Veterans Park Tree Lighting. Details at Christmas by the Sea – Ogunquit Chamber of Commerce

Irving Berlin’s musical: Holiday Inn
Date: December 13
Place: City Theater, 205 Main Street, Biddeford
Time: 7:30 PM
Info: Join City Theater this Christmas season for Holiday Inn, the recent Broadway musical based on the hit 1942 film that starred Bing Crosby and Fred Astaire. This new musical with music & lyrics by Irving Berlin and book by Gordon Greenberg & Chad Hodge features almost two dozen irresistible Irving Berlin songs including “White Christmas”. Details and tickets at http://www.citytheater.org

The Alumni Band presents Holidays Around the World
Date: December 13
Place: Biddeford Middle School Performing Arts Center
Time: 7:00 PM
Info: Special features Lynn Boren-McKellar, vocalist and Mainly Swing Band. Storm date Saturday, December 14 at 7:00 PM. General Admission $10.00 at the door. Students under 12 are free. Cash or Check at the door. Non-perishable food donations will be accepted for the Saco Food Pantry.

Seaglass Chorale 2024 Winter Concert – Stella Natalis
Date: December 13
Place: St. David’s Episcopal Church 138 York St Kennebunk
Time: 7:00 PM
Info: The concert will feature “Stella Natalis” Karl Jenkins’s 2009 work in twelve movements celebrating different aspects of Christmastide; winter, the sleeping child, tidings of peace, thanksgiving. The evening will end with a performance by the Seatones and a community holiday sing-a-long. Tickets are $20 for Adults and $10 for 18 and under. Details and tickets are available now on our website seaglasschorale.org. Tickets may also be purchased in person by cash or check.

Saco Festival of Lights Parade  Look for 99.3 The Wave!
Date: December 14
Place: Main Street, Saco
Time: 6:00 PM
Info: For details, visit https://SacoMainStreet.org

Seaglass Chorale 2024 Winter Concert – Stella Natalis
Date: December 14
Place: St. David’s Episcopal Church 138 York St Kennebunk
Time: 4:00 PM
Info: The concert will feature “Stella Natalis” Karl Jenkins’s 2009 work in twelve movements celebrating different aspects of Christmastide; winter, the sleeping child, tidings of peace, thanksgiving. The evening will end with a performance by the Seatones and a community holiday sing-a-long. Tickets are $20 for Adults and $10 for 18 and under. Details and tickets are available now on our website seaglasschorale.org. Tickets may also be purchased in person by cash or check.

The Center’s Holiday Fair
Date: December 14
Place: Kennebunk Senior Center, 175 Port Road, Kennebunk
Time: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Info: The Center’s Holiday Fair features handcrafted boxwood trees, beautifully decorated wreaths and swags, an artisan market featuring locally made crafts, a gourmet cocoa and mulled cider bar, and much, much, more! Free Admission. Details at https://www.seniorcenterkennebunk.org/

Christmas By The Sea, Ogunquit
Date: December 14
Place: Various locations in Ogunquit
Time: Various times
Info: Saturday morning/afternoon—Craft fairs at Dunaway Center and Fire Station. Santa at the Fire Sttation. Christmas Parade, bonfire, and fireworks at the Main Beach. Details at Christmas by the Sea – Ogunquit Chamber of Commerce

Make Your Own Gingerbread House
Date: December 14
Place: South Church Community House, 8 Temple Street, Kennebunkport
Time: 10:30-12:30 (half hour slots, register ahead)
Info: Make your very own gingerbread house and have a jolly good time. All materials are provided. Enjoy this creative activity with a heaping dose of sugary goodness, and let us take care of the mess! $10 per person donation to the 3 Towns, 1 Community Fund. Reservations are required. Details and time slots for registration here: Gingerbread House Making Event 2024 – Dec 14, 2024 – The Kennebunk-Kennebunkport-Arundel Chamber of Commerce

Irving Berlin’s musical: Holiday Inn
Date: December 14
Place: City Theater, 205 Main Street, Biddeford
Time: 7:30 PM
Info: Join City Theater this Christmas season for Holiday Inn, the recent Broadway musical based on the hit 1942 film that starred Bing Crosby and Fred Astaire. This new musical with music & lyrics by Irving Berlin and book by Gordon Greenberg & Chad Hodge features almost two dozen irresistible Irving Berlin songs including “White Christmas”. Details and tickets at http://www.citytheater.org

Community Christmas Meal and Party
Date: December 15
Place: Seacoast Community Chapel, 228 Buxton Rd, Saco
Time: 10:00 AM Worship, 11:15 Lunch & Party
Info: Meal begins immediately following 10AM service. Join us for a community Christmas celebration!  A free ham dinner will be served, along with gifts, games, and other festive fun. Everything is provided – just bring yourself, family, and friends.

Wells Christmas Parade
Date: December 15
Place: Route 1, Wells Plaza north to Wells Junior High School
Time: 2:00 PM
Info: 39th Annual Wells Christmas Parade www.wellschristmasparade.com

Christmas in the Village Concert
Date: December 15
Place: First Parish Church, 180 York Street, York
Time: 4:00 PM
Info: Free Christmas concert.

Christmas By The Sea, Ogunquit
Date: December 15
Place: Various locations in Ogunquit
Time: Various times
Info: Details at Christmas by the Sea – Ogunquit Chamber of Commerce

Irving Berlin’s musical: Holiday Inn
Date: December 15
Place: City Theater, 205 Main Street, Biddeford
Time: 2:00 PM
Info: Join City Theater this Christmas season for Holiday Inn, the recent Broadway musical based on the hit 1942 film that starred Bing Crosby and Fred Astaire. This new musical with music & lyrics by Irving Berlin and book by Gordon Greenberg & Chad Hodge features almost two dozen irresistible Irving Berlin songs including “White Christmas”. Details and tickets at http://www.citytheater.org

Irving Berlin’s musical: Holiday Inn  Look for 99.3 The Wave!
Date: December 20
Place: City Theater, 205 Main Street, Biddeford
Time: 7:30 PM
Info: Join City Theater this Christmas season for Holiday Inn, the recent Broadway musical based on the hit 1942 film that starred Bing Crosby and Fred Astaire. This new musical with music & lyrics by Irving Berlin and book by Gordon Greenberg & Chad Hodge features almost two dozen irresistible Irving Berlin songs including “White Christmas”. Details and tickets at http://www.citytheater.org

Seaside Santa Dash and Elf Dash
Date: December 21
Place: Federal Jack’s Restaurant, Kennebunk
Time: 10:00 AM
Info: The 11th Seaside Santa Dash is December 21. If you register by 11/16/24 you’ll receive a FREE SANTA SUIT or ELF Suit!  Run along the beaches and roads of the Kennebunks of Maine for the 5K Run/Walk and Elf Dash all out of FEDERAL JACK’S RESTAURANT & BREW PUB.   Register ONLINE until DECEMBER 20TH. Details at Seaside Santa Dash

Irving Berlin’s musical: Holiday Inn
Date: December 21
Place: City Theater, 205 Main Street, Biddeford
Time: 7:30 PM
Info: Join City Theater this Christmas season for Holiday Inn, the recent Broadway musical based on the hit 1942 film that starred Bing Crosby and Fred Astaire. This new musical with music & lyrics by Irving Berlin and book by Gordon Greenberg & Chad Hodge features almost two dozen irresistible Irving Berlin songs including “White Christmas”. Details and tickets at http://www.citytheater.org

Winter Solstice Gathering
Date: December 21, 2024
Place: Ferry Beach, 96 Seaside Ave, Saco
Time: 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Info: There will be a bonfire, singing and an opportunity to share a year ending ritual connected to many cultures and with many ancestors. Come prepared with what you will be letting go of (metaphorically) from this past year, and what you would like to bring in to the new year. Free/donations accepted. Reservations requested. More details at: https://www.ferrybeach.org/winter-solstice.html

Irving Berlin’s musical: Holiday Inn
Date: December 22
Place: City Theater, 205 Main Street, Biddeford
Time: 2:00 PM
Info: Join City Theater this Christmas season for Holiday Inn, the recent Broadway musical based on the hit 1942 film that starred Bing Crosby and Fred Astaire. This new musical with music & lyrics by Irving Berlin and book by Gordon Greenberg & Chad Hodge features almost two dozen irresistible Irving Berlin songs including “White Christmas”. Details and tickets at http://www.citytheater.org

Christmas Eve Joy of Giving Candlelight Service
Date: December 24
Place: Seacoast Community Chapel, 228 Buxton Rd, Saco
Time: 6:00 PM
Info: Free gifts for children will be provided at our one-hour Christmas Eve service on December 24th at 6pm.Bring the whole family for a night of carols, candlelight, and storytelling to rediscover the true meaning of Christmas. Register your child(ren) and join us for cookies, carols, and some nostalgic Christmas cheer. Register by calling 207-282-3000. Children will receive a single wrapped gift valued up to $30 per child. Children must be present to receive their gift. More at https://www.seacoastchapel.com/christmas-eve/

Illuminate the Night: Downtown Menorah Lighting
Date: December 25
Place: Lincoln Street and Main Street in Biddeford
Time: 5:30 PM
Info: In 2024, Hanukkah will start on December 25th at sunset and will end January 2nd, at sunset. Join Congregation Etz Chaim and HOB as we host a lighting of the Hanukkiah (Hanukkah Menorah) at 5:30 PM on the first night of Hanukkah. All are welcome to join us and enjoy some traditional sufganiyot (fried jelly doughnuts) as we celebrate the Festival of Lights and the themes of Hanukkah. The Hanukkiaah will be lit for 8 nights. Details: Downtown Menorah Lighting (lighting each evening of Hanukkah) – Heart of Biddeford

Mike Super’s New Year’s Eve Magic & Illusion
Date: December 31
Place: Sanford Performing Arts Center, 100 Alumni Blvd, Sanford
Time: 7:00 PM
Info: As the winner of NBC’s hit TV show ‘Phenomenon’, Mike Super is the only magician in history to win a LIVE magic competition on primetime network television and voted America’s Favorite Mystifier! Mike is also a Top Finalist on NBC’s #1 rated summer series America’s Got Talent and featured on the Season Premier Episode of Penn &Teller’s ‘FOOL US’. Imagine mind-blowing illusions combined with the hilarity of a headline comedian! Mike’s turned the magic show on its side and dumped it out into the audience! YOU become Mike’s onstage assistant! Join the journey of emotions from laughter, intrigue, danger, fear, wonder, anticipation, tears and sentimentality that only Mike Super delivers in this family-friendly performance. Tickets and more details at https://sanfordpac.org/mikesuper/

Norton Lights Christmas Wishes Light Show
Date: Through December 25
Place: 213 Canterbury Road, Wells
Info: Through December 25. Sun-Thur 5-9PM, Fri-Sat 5-10PM. Proceeds go to Make-A-Wish Maine. More at NortonLights.org.

Winter Wonders Light Show
Date: Various dates through March, 2025
Place: Sandy Hill Farm, 34 Sandy Hill Lane, Eliot
Time: Various
Info: Winter Wonders 2024-25 is a World-Class Light Show experience. With over 2 Million Lights, our engaging, creative, and unique 14-acre light display is the Largest and Most Immersive Walk-Through Light Show display in New England. Details and tickets here: WINTER WONDERS | SANDY HILL MAINE

The Wave’s Holiday Happenings list has been aggregated from various public and private sources. 99.3 The Wave cannot be responsible for cancelations or incorrect listings. See websites listed for more information about events.