The leaves are gone from the trees, and while we had a mild late November, the cold fronts have returned and signs of Holiday cheer abound in Midcoast Maine. I’m not a fan of snow before Thanksgiving. It doesn’t seem necessary. We got only a light dusting in November this year, and that’s just fine with me. I am one who does feel that snow on the ground at Christmas is a must (at least for New England states), but I am perfectly okay with that snow arriving on Christmas morning, between the hours of midnight and 6 a.m. so it does not interfere with anyones holiday travel…but that’s just me – I know my winter sports friends do not agree. I would imagine we will all have to split the difference.
That being said – Winter is definitely upon us, and Midcoast Maine is a fantastic place to spend the holidays…The Sheepscot Harbour Village & Resort is open year round with cozy Inn rooms, comfortable Lodge suites and great Cottages from a quaint one bedroom with kitchenette to a multi-bedroom with full kitchen and fireplace for entertaining family or a weekend getaway.
Here at the front desk we are listening to Christmas music to get into the spirit, snow or no snow and Justina has compiled the following list of events to attend while you are in the area!
Edgecomb
Saturday, December 12: 4-6pm ” Caroling Party” Held on Blockhouse Steps & Old Fort Road. Bring your Carol Words, flashlights and your reflectors. Musical instruments encouraged! Hot beverages and light noshes are being arranged. Raindate either Sunday, Dec 13 (same times) or Saturday week, Dec. 19 (same times)
Boothbay Harbour (less than 15 minute drive)
Saturday, December 5th: “25th Annual Harbor Lights Festival” in Boothbay Harbor Village: Carriage rides, tree lighting, caroling, live nativity, boat parade, Santa visits…
December 5th – 8th: “Festival of Trees” at Boothbay Opera House -86 Townsend Ave. This is a fundraiser for the Boothbay Garden Club; bid on beautifully decorated trees and one-of-a-kind gifts.
December 12th – 14th: “Gingerbread Spectacular”, Boothbay Opera House, View dozens of spectacular gingerbread houses. Free!
Friday, December 11: 7:00pm & December 12-13 @ 10am -4pm ”Dough Ball!” @ The Opera House. Gingerbread spectacular preview party- music, dancing, great food, silent auction- wear jeans, wear a gown, it’s THE party! All ages welcome & it’s free!
Saturday, December12: 1030am & 1130 am. ”CLICK Puppet Show “The Gingerbread Man” Located at The Opera House. Its based on an old tale first in print in a May1875 issue of St. Nicholas magazine. Followed by- A Polar Express Train ride!
Friday, December 18: 4-7pm. “Smores & more Holiday party at The Gardens” Bring your warm coats, hats & mittens..and join us over a campfire toasting marshmallows, sipping hot cocoa and apple cider! Christmas music and decorations to up your spirt. It’s free!
Bath (15 minute drive)
Friday, December 4, 11, 18 : 6-8 Pm ” Trolley Caroling ” Bath City Hall-55 Front Street. Passengers will be picked up every half hour at Bath City Hall; bring a blanket, a thermos of hot cocoa and your singing voice for a ride on the trolley through picturesque downtown Bath.
Saturday, December 12: 9am, 11am, 1pm, 3pm “Candy Cane Train Rides” Bath Train Station- 15 Commercial Street. Take a scenic holiday ride, roundtrip from Bath to Wiscasset. Hot Chocolate & cookies to be served, plus, Santa & his elves will be on board.
