You might've carried your wife across the threshold, but it's time to take it up a notch. The North American Wife Carrying Championship tasks couples with crossing a 278-yard obstacle course--over hurdles, through a watery mud pit, and up an unsteady sand hill--all for the hopes of winning the wife's weight in beer and five […]
From TrolleyMuseum.org: Join Seashore Trolley Museum in beautiful Kennebunkport, Maine, for our Annual Pumpkin Patch Trolley! We will be hosting the event Friday-Sunday September 22-24, September 29-October 1, October 6-8, October 13-15, and Monday, October 9 (Indigenous Peoples’ Day) Rides to the pumpkin patch depart from our Visitors Center at 9:45AM,10:30AM, 11:15AM, 12:00PM, 12:45PM, 1:30PM, […]
The fun begins at Portland's Ocean Gateway Marine Terminal, warm and glowing with festive holiday cheer. The Conductor arrives and leads passengers onto the nine historic passenger coaches decked out for the holidays. Once on board, magical chefs and stewards serve hot chocolate and cookies. Christmas music fills the cars as the steam locomotive blows […]
This year, The designers at the Victorian Mansion in Portland have found inspiration in the "Colors of the Season," as well as colors from within the Mansion itself! Join them for a self-paced tour of the Mansion from November 24, 2023, to January 7, 2024, to see the house decked out in colorful seasonal splendor. […]
Come out to the Seashore Trolley Museum for a special winter treat! Ride in heated trolleys decked out in live holiday greens on our private heritage railroad, enjoy delicious hot chocolate and our outdoor fire pit and marshmallows or s'mores, warm up in our Exhibit Room with a large gingerbread house on display and gingerbread-themed […]
Join us for a fun-filled shopping event called Merry Madness on Sat Dec 09 2023. Get ready to have a blast! Starting Location: U.S. Custom House, 312 Fore Street, Portland, ME 04101 Get ready to immerse yourself in a day full of excitement, laughter, and joy. Merry Madness is the perfect way to kickstart your […]
Celebrate the arrival of winter and the upcoming holiday season with more than 250 Santas cruising down to South Ridge. All money raised benefits the River Fund. Santas must be in full Santa attire. This signature Sunday River event kicks off the holiday season in style. How does it work? 250+ pre-registered Santas arrive at […]
“KidNight” New Year’s Eve Celebration Friday, December 31, 11 a.m.-6 p.m., in Discovery Park Ring in the new year early with this family-favorite event, with fun activities and entertainment all day – all before bedtime! FMI: https://www.llbean.com/llb/shop/512152?nav=ln-513045
Freeport Foodie Lotto February 1, 2024 - February 28, 2024 February 1, 2024 - February 28, 2024 Collect entry stickers from participating local businesses by shopping or dining with them; turn in your game card to enter to win up to $1000 cash from Visit Freeport and our sponsors! Hurry all entries must be postmarked by March […]
According to 207day.portlandmaine.com: What is 207 Day? Portland Downtown and Portland Buy Local coined the term in 2022 with Maine’s State area code — 2-0-7 — in mind. 207 Day is meant to be a day for Mainers, celebrating what makes Maine, Maine, and annually falls on February 7th — get it? 2/07? What is […]
