Bar Harbor Pajama Sale & Holiday Fest
2025-11-08 00:00 (America/New_York)
Holiday shopping and entertainment: Roll out of bed and shop local to find some deals at Bar Harbor’s finest retail locations for the annual Early Bird Pajama Sale, where those who shop in their pajamas receive even better savings!

Ellsworth Christmas Tree Lighting
2025-11-21 00:00 - 2025-12-21 00:00
Christmas in Ellsworth is a collaboration of businesses, organizations and the City of Ellsworth to highlight holiday events, and market Ellsworth as a place to enjoy shopping, dining and entertainment through out the season. We invite you to follow our webpage and calendar of events, as well as visit our city for unique shops, a range of dining experiences and plenty of Christmas and Holiday happenings for all ages.
November 21 – Library Open House & Acadia Handbell Choir – 6 pm | Ellsworth Library
November 21 -Winter Market – 10 am – 1 pm | Woodlawn Museum
November 30 – Tree Lighting – 3-5 pm | City of Ellsworth
November 30 – Ellsworth Are Chamber of Commerce Decorating Contest Deadline
November 30 – Drive Thru Solar Light Show opens | Woodlawn Museum
November 30 – The Nutcracker Robinson Ballet – 6:30 pm | The Grand
December 1 – The Nutcracker – Robinson Ballet -2 pm | The Grand
December 5 – Wreath Making Workshop – 2 pm & 4 pm | Ellsworth Public Library
December 5 – Walk Thru Light Show – 6 – 8 pm | Woodlawn Museum
December 6 – Frogtown Mountain Puppeteers: The Grinch – 6 pm |The Grand
December 6 – Walk Thru Light Show – 6 – 8 pm | Woodlawn Museum
December 7 – 44 Annual Christmas Parade of Lights– 4 pm, Downtown Ellsworth
December 7 -Visit with Santa– Immediately following parade | The Grand
December 7 – Walk Thru Light Show – 6 – 8 pm | Woodlawn Museum
December 8 – Wreaths Across America Convoy to Arlington
December 9 – Kids Holiday Ornament Making – 3:15 – 4:15 pm | Ellsworth Public Library
December 11 – Visit with Santa – 5 – 6 pm | Ellsworth Public Library
December 12 – Walk Thru Light Show – 5–7 pm | Woodlawn Museum
December 13 – National Ugly Sweater Day
December 13 -Family Gingerbread House Decorating – 2 pm & 3 pm | Ellsworth Public Library
December 13 -Walk Thru Light Show -5 -7 pm | Woodlawn Museum
December 13 –A Christmas Story, the Musical – 7 pm | The Grand
December 14 – Breakfast with Santa – Downeast Family YMCA
December 14 – Beth C Wright Trees for Hope Festival – 9 am – 7 pm | Maine Coast Mall
December 14 – Homemade Holiday Gift Making – 10 am | Ellsworth Public Library
December 14 – Gift Wrapping Station – Noon – 2 pm | Ellsworth Public Library
December 14 – Visit with Santa– 1 – 3 pm | Union River Book & Toy
December 14- Walk Thru Lights show– 5 – 7 pm | Woodlawn Museum
December 14 – A Christmas Story, the Musical – 7 pm | The Grand
December 15 – Beth’s Trees for HOPE Festival – 9 am – 2 pm | Maine Coast Mall
December 15 – A Christmas Story, the Musical– 2 pm | The Grand
December 18- Visit with Santa | Ellsworth Public Library
December 19 – Family Storytime/Hanukkah – 10:30 am | Ellsworth Public Library
December 19 – Christmas Scene Painting – 3 pm | Ellsworth Public Library
December 19 – Walk Through Light Show – 5 – 7 pm | Woodlawn Museum
December 19 – A Christmas Story, the Musical– 7 pm | The Grand
December 19 – Late Night Shopping – until 8 pm | Downtown Ellsworth
December 19 – 21 – Heart of Ellsworth Maker’s Market
December 20 – Walk Thru Light Show – 5 – 7 pm | Woodlawn Museum
December 20 – A Christmas Story, the Musical – 7 pm | The Grand
December 21 – Winter Market – 10 am – 1 pm | Woodlawn Museum
December 21 – Annual Firegathering Marketplace – 10 am | Artsworth
December 21 – Winter Solstice Storytime – 10:30 am | Ellsworth Public Library
December 21 – A Christmas Story, the Musical – 2 pm | The Grand
December 21 – Visit with Santa– 5 – 7 pm | Woodlawn Museum
December 21 – Walk Thru Light Show – 5 – 7 pm | Woodlawn Museum

New Year’s Eve Sardine & Maple Leaf Drop
2025-12-30 - 2026-01-01 | Eastport, ME
Join us for the 21st annual New Year’s Eve Great Sardine and Maple Leaf event on Wednesday, December 31, 2025! TIMA brings the community together to celebrate the New Year’s arrival in Canada and the US, including the traditional drops by the Great Sardine & Maple Leaf (watch online or in person!), online programming for those near and far, and take-home party and craft kits with free downloadable components. We’re looking forward to this annual community celebration and hope you can join us! Happy New Year to all!

Down East Spring Birding Festival
2026-05-22 08:00 - 2026-05-25 17:00 | Cobscook Institute, 10 Commissary Point Rd, Trescott, Trescott, 04652, United States
The annual Down East Spring Birding Festival provides a unique birding experience during spring migration and the breeding season with four days of guided hikes, boat tours, and presentations, all led by local guides with local knowledge. The Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife has named the Downeast Spring Birding Festival one of the best in the country, and the festival was listed by Yankee Magazine as an Editor’s Choice event.
The Spring Festival is planned by 20+ community members from 10 partnering organizations, promising an event reflective of the naturalists who treasure this region.
