DECEMBER

1-31 – Hike the Holiday Story Trail – Follow the illustrated signs that tell a tale along the trail at Boothbay Region Land Trust’s (BRLT) Oak Point Farm, 60 Samoset Road, Boothbay Harbor. Easy one-mile loop. Suitable for children of all ages. Free. FMI: Environmental Educator Tracey Hall at thall@bbrlt.org or 633-4818.

1-31 – Gardens Aglow –  Walk through Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens, transformed into a magical winter wonderland with 750,000 lights across 14 acres. Tickets, info: www.mainegardens.org.

2, 3 -  “It’s A Wonderful Life” - Heartwood presents the original 1940s Lux Radio Theater Show, adapted from the Frank Capra’s movie performed with period costumes, festive set design, and live sound effects and music. Poe Theater, 81 Academy Hill Road, Newcastle. 7:30 p.m. Reservations strongly suggested. Call 563-1373 or email info@heartwoodtheater.org. Tickets, full details available at www.heartwoodtheater.org.   

3 – Boothbay Lights: Visits with Santa  – Santa, Mrs. Claus and their North Pole entourage come to town. Wagon rides, lighted boat parade, visit with the Clauses, live Nativity.  Events around downtown Boothbay Harbor. Call Boothbay Harbor Region Chamber of Commerce for more info: 633-2353 and visit the Boothbay Lights website.

3 - WW&F Railway Christmas Trains to SeaLyon Farm -  97 Cross Road, Alna. Board your train at Sheepscot station for a 20 minute steam-powered ride through the winter wonderland of Alna to Top of Mountain, to board sleighs and wagons. At SeaLyon Farm, visitors will be able to enjoy a bonfire, hot beverages and food from local vendors, and other fun activities. About 2.5 hours. FMI and tickets: http://www.wwfry.org

3 - Lighted Boat Parade & Sparkle Fireworks - Boothbay Lights presents -  Boat Parade: 6:45 p.m. - fireworks at 7:30 p.m. Best viewing: anywhere around the harbor in Boothbay Harbor.

3 – Paul Sullivan Holiday Concert – Opera House at Boothbay Harbor, 7 p.m. 86 Townsend Ave. Box office: 633-5159. FMI/tickets: https://boothbayoperahouse.com

3, 4 – North Pole Express – Boothbay Railway Village, 586 Wiscasset Road/Route 27, Boothbay. Advance ticket sales only! Write a letter to Santa and take the train to Thorndike Station to visit with the head holiday elf himself! FMI and tickets: https://railwayvillage.org. 633-4727.

3, 4 - “Handel and the Christmas Pops” - Presented by the Sheepscot Chorus at 3 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 3 and Sunday, Dec. 4 at the Boothbay Harbor Congregational Church, 125 Townsend Ave., Boothbay Harbor.

9 – Sons of Serendip – Holiday concert at the Opera House. 86 Townsend Ave., Boothbay Harbor. 7 p.m. Box office: 633-5159. https://boothbayoperahouse.com

9, 10 - “A Christmas Carol” - A River Company production. Porter Hall at Skidompha Public Library, 184 Main St., Damariscotta - use the Elm St. entrance. Friday, Dec. 9 at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, Dec. 10 at 3 p..m. $10 for adults / $5 for those 18 and under. Purchase  at https://rivercompany.ticketspice.com/acc. 

10 - WW&F Railway Christmas Trains to SeaLyon Farm - See Dec. 3 listing for details.

10, 11 – North Pole Express – At Boothbay Railway Village. See listing for Dec. 3, for details.

11 - John McCutcheon – The Winter Solstice virtual concert. Tickets for this special performance are only available through the special ticket link provided. Sliding scale for tickets available only at https://bit.ly/3wxmfU1

11 - “A Charlie Brown Christmas” - The Heather Pierson Trio brings their holiday show to The Waldo Theatre, 916 Main St., Waldoboro at 4 p.m. Doors open at 3 p.m. Adult tickets  available in advance online (https://bit.ly/3V0B7EC) for $20/ $25 the day of the show. Youth (17 and under) tickets are $10. A limited amount of front row seats are available for $35. Tickets will also be available at the box office day of show.

14 – Men's Night – Merchants offer super discounts to finish those Christmas lists and some will even be cooking up burgers and other tasty treats on the sidewalks to keep up your strength.

16 -  Gingerbread Spectacular Preview Party – 5-7 p.m. Opera House!Music by Barney Balch of Novel Jazz Septet and the members of Sheepscot Jazz Quartet; drinks, dancing ... and the first look at the 2022 gingerbreads! 86 Townsend Ave., Boothbay Harbor.

17 & 18 – Gingerbread Spectacular – Opera House at Boothbay Harbor, 86 Townsend Ave., Boothbay Harbor. See gingerbreads! From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. all three days. Music. Bake sale. Free admittance. www.boothbayoperahouse.com

17, 18 – North Pole Express – At Boothbay Railway Village. See listing for Dec. 3 for details.

21- Holiday Potluck & Carol Sing -  Bar open at 5:30 p.m. This holiday tradition returns! Gather with friends and neighbors to celebrate the holiday, bringing a main, side or salad dish to share, and then settle in for an evening of holiday music with pianist Kevin Kiley and vocalists TBA. Dinner beginning at 5:45+, music beginning at 6:30 p.m. A free community event. Donations always welcome