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Dec 24 Wednesday
New England's largest walk-through light show. 1 mile trail, over 2 million lights and trees wrapped heights of over 90 feet.
Note: our schedule varies and does not operate daily. It is on our website. Thanks!
Dec 25 Thursday
Witness the exciting changes fall brings and build your ecological literacy with Fields Pond Audubon Center’s Homeschool Naturalists program! Designed for children ages 6-14, this engaging series will start as a whole mixed age group, then break into age based investigation teams to dive deeper into that week’s theme!
Together, we’ll:
Study the magic behind fall leaves,Explore fall seed dispersal and native plant life cyclesStudy the role of naturalists in identifying trends and patterns in our natural world.Learn how the local habitat prepares for the coming winterAnd more!Each session combines outdoor exploration, guided hiking, and nature journaling to deepen your connection with the natural world.
November 15, 2025 through January 3, 2026All Day EventNovember 15–January 3, Thursday–Sunday, plus select datesfrom 4–9 p.m.
(Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Years Eve, and New Years Day)
The planning for our next Gardens Aglow is well underway, and we can’t wait to see you there! Experience this year’s theme, Nature in Motion, and see the Gardens come alive after dark. See the landscape transformed into a glowing journey through scenes depicting the flora and fauna of Maine’s forests, shorelines, and meadows—and don’t miss some fun new surprises in this year’s display!
Tickets should be purchased online or over the phone, 207-633-8000.
Dec 26 Friday
Dec 27 Saturday
Dec 28 Sunday
Learn about oyster farming from some of Maine’s premier oyster growers on this tasty two-hour river cruise! Hear how oysters are cultivated, harvested, and taken to market, and discover why the watersheds where they are grown impact their flavor. Each guest will receive a ticket for a dozen oysters on the half-shell and a beverage of choice including selections from our beer and wine list. With scenic views, wildlife sightings, sit back and learn about Maine’s oyster industry, then sample some of the tastiest treats the Maine coast has to offer. Additional oysters can be purchased aboard for $3/each. Tickets for ages 6 & under include ½ dozen oysters and beverage.