Join us for this FREE event celebrating outdoor winter fun! It’s a great way to try Nordic skiing, snowshoeing and more with our expert instructors. Test the latest gear from top vendors and warm up with a cup of hot cocoa. Families won’t want to miss sledding, a dog sled team, snow carving and horse-drawn sleigh rides.

All snow-related activities will take place at the L.L.BEAN WINTER SPORTS CENTER. Take a FREE shuttle from our Flagship Store—it’s just a 5-minute ride.

Come on out, explore and enjoy this unique opportunity to experience specialized products and handcrafts. They will all be on one place and you can meet the people that specialize in them. Some of the vendors that will be there are Mary Kay, Pampered Chef, Tupperware and Scentsy.

Three weekends of winter fun in Bethel! We’re building a Snowcano – that’s right, a volcano made of snow! – to celebrate the season.
Feb. 9 – Sledding hill on the side of the Snowcano open to public (BYOS – bring your own sleds)
Feb. 16 – Snowcano erupts at 6:30 p.m.! A 40-foot-tall bonfire will be built inside a huge snow hill. The sparks and flames create the effect of a volcano – see it to believe it!
Feb. 23 – RAILWARS rail jam. Skiers & riders show off their best moves on rails set into the side of the Snowcano.

The Rockland Congregational Church is presenting its 2013 Boar's Head & Yule Log Festival on January 5 and 6th , 2pm, in its sanctuary at 180 Limrock Street in Rockland. In the tradition of 6th Century England, this pageant celebrates in song and dance the triumph of Good over Evil in the birth of the Christ Child. Live animals, elaborate costumes and the Mid-Coast Brass Quintet make this pageant a tradition not to be missed. Tickets on sale now by calling 594-8656. $15. reserved seats, $10, general admission; Visa and Mastercard accepted. Proceeds go to the Area Interfaith Outreach.

Snowmobile displays, games, radar run, poker run, kid's events, parade, fireworks.

Christmas by the Sea in Camden, Rockport, Lincolnville. A community celebration of the holiday season. Holiday parade, Santa’s arrival (by boat) to the midcoast, free photos with Santa, open houses, craft fairs, Christmas at the Inns Tour, and Anne Dodson & Friends Annual Concert. Call 207-236-4404 or go to www.visitcamden.com for complete schedule of events.

Always the first Saturday in December! A traditional holiday fair with gifts for all ages, held in nine rooms of the 1816 Trustees' Office and the Merry Christmas Garage at the Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village. Highlights include but not limited to Shaker home made baked goods, herbs, oval boxes and yarns, and the White Elephant Room full of bargains. "Come one, come all."

Santa and Mrs. Claus with Elves arrive by boat, festival of trees display in historic Opera House with silent auction, horse-drawn wagon rides, holiday craft fairs, lighting of the town tree, holiday carols, live nativity and spectacular lighted boat parade. Call for full schedule of events. 633-2353

Two weekend celebration of tree lightings, caroling, chowder and chocolate fest, beach bonfire, entertainment, shopping, Santa, and more.

Friday,December 7, 2012

FAMILY SCAVENGER HUNT: ALL WEEKEND! Go to the map page in the brochure for a list of participants. Drop off your completed card at the Ogunquit Welcome Center, Ogunquit Camera, or Perkins & Perkins.

5:30pm-7pm: CHRISTMAS CAROLING At sponsor's locations. The Wandering Minstrel will stop at sponsor's locations to share some holiday cheer.

Two weekend celebration of tree lightings, caroling, chowder and chocolate fest, beach bonfire, entertainment, shopping, Santa, and more.

Saturday, December 1, 2012

FAMILY SCAVENGER HUNT: ALL WEEKEND! Go to the mappage in the brochure for a list of participants. Drop off your completed card at the Ogunquit Welcome Center, Ogunquit Camera Shop, or Perkins & Perkins.

2-6pm: SANTA’S VILLAGE Ogunquit Village School (School Street). Visit Santa’s Village to see the elvesat work! Take advantage of photo ops and enjoy refreshments. $3 per person or$10 for a family of four!