The Georgetown Working League is holding their 100th annual fair in 2013. Quilt raffle, handmade items,collectibles, homemade baked goods, art, crafts, books, jewelry, white elephants, childrens activities, lunch. All proceeds benefit the town.

Jamie Wyeth’s connection to Monhegan dates to the late 1950s, when he first went there with his father, and he has continued to paint there ever since. His connection to fellow artist Rockwell Kent goes back nearly as far. Early in his career Wyeth bought several pen and ink drawings by Kent used as the sources for his illustrations to Moby Dick, one of Kent’s most renowned book illustration projects. Subsequently, Wyeth bought several of Kent’s paintings from his first period on the island around 1907.

The Bank of Maine proudly presents Elegant Enigmas: The Art of Edward Gorey opening on Friday, October 5, 2012, and continuing through December 29 on display at Portland Public Library’s Lewis Gallery. The exhibition is free of charge to the general public and features original illustrations, preparatory sketches, unpublished drawings and ephemera by the internationally celebrated artist and author Edward Gorey. This highly acclaimed exhibit is made possible by generous support from The Bank of Maine and a collaboration between Maine College of Art (MECA) and Portland Public Library.

Eat all the turkey and pie you want on Thanksgiving Day and run it off during our Fun Run that night on November 23 12:01 AM, as your kick-off to Black Friday! Join us on Main Street in Freeport starting at Coffee By Design to chase Santa on his red Harley down Main Street! There will be all sorts of specials and gifts in store for you!

The late night continues as shops open their doors and the sleepy little New England town comes to life! You will find the stores of the Freeport Village, and the entire Freeport Village Station open at midnight, and you know L.L.Bean is always open!

A true hometown craft and wares fair of locally handcrafted items including wood-working, quilted items, jewelry, photography, paintings, hand-knits, jams & jellies, maple syrup, baskets, and more. This is a great place to begin that holiday shopping!

This holiday season, fulfill your pledge to buy local, handmade and personal gifts. Black Friday, Shop Small Business Saturday, & Super Sale Sunday, we'll have three floors of vendors selling:

* New and antique art
* Bath & beauty products
* Handmade & vintage jewelry
* Housewares
* Furniture
* Collectibles
* Men's & women's apparel and accessories,
...and much more.

Christmas at Victoria Mansion is an annual highlight of the holiday season for many people from across the nation. In 2012, the mansion is celebrating the Gilded Age and each room will be decorated by a professional designer from the Greater Portland region.Holiday tours from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Daily except Christmas and New Year's Day.

Friday November 23, 5:30pm, Monument Square
Come see the spectacular lighting of the tree at this annual tradition! Entertainment begins with Rick Charette and the Bubblegum Band.

Stroll through Portland's  downtown during the holidays to enjoy the festive window displays. Plus vote for your favorite by emailing info@portlandmaine.com.