Community Calendar

NPR’S Noah Adams narrates this planetarium program about the history and astronomy of the holiday season. What are the origins of the solstice festivals and Santa Claus? Why do we celebrate New Year’s Day on January 1st? What is the history of Hanukkah? “Season of Light” explores the rich and beautiful history of our holiday traditions.

Upper Saco Cultural Alliance (USCA) serves the Fryeburg area with community gathering activities. Cafe USCA is an afternoon of drop-in activities including board games, a light fare potluck dinner and adult story time where we share personal tales on a theme. November 15th theme is "Experiences with a Flat Tire".

St. Cecilia Chamber Choir will present its popular annual Lessons and Carols Christmas concerts on Saturday, Dec. 20 at 4:00 p.m. at Bowdoin College Chapel in Brunswick, and Sunday, Dec. 21 at 4:00 p.m. at Damariscotta Baptist Church. Linda Blanchard is St. Cecilia’s artistic director, assisted by organist Sean Fleming. Advance tickets are strongly encouraged for these concerts. "You were as good as ever!" "The whole thing was just beautiful!" "I’m so glad we came!" are a few of the audience comments from recent concerts.

A beautiful new setting of the Gerard Manley Hopkins poem "The Bethlehem Star" by former King's Singers member Bob Chilcott will be featured. The John Rutter favorites "Sing We To This Merry Company" and "Past Three O'Clock" will be performed, as well as Richard Francis' ever-popular "People, Look East" based on Eleanor Farjeon's Christmas poem. The Choir will sing a jazz-influenced setting of the Thomas Hardy poem "The Oxen" by former Swingle Singers music director Jonathan Rathbone. And "Drop Down, Ye Heavens" by the phenomenal organist Anna Lapwood. Also featured will be works by Stanford, Archer, and Taylor Scott Davis. A professional string quartet will accompany the group on select pieces. As a special treat, Eric Whitacre’s "Glow," composed for the "World of Color – Winter Dreams" show which premiered at Disney California Adventure Park in California, will be performed.

With audience sing-along caroling using several of David Willcocks' arrangements, this concert is sure to be a treat for the whole family.

Tickets are $25 for the Bowdoin Chapel concert and $20 for the Damariscotta Baptist Church concert. Admission is free for students and children. Tickets are available online at ceciliachoir.org, and at Sherman's Maine Coast Book Shop in Damariscotta. For more information, please email info@ceciliachoir.org, or visit facebook.com/stceciliachamberchoir and ceciliachoir.org.

November 15, 2025 through January 3, 2026
All Day Event
November 15–January 3, Thursday–Sunday, plus select dates
from 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.

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!

*Owlbear’s Rest & Cthulhu Present…*
The Caverns of Thracia
by Jennell Jaquays

Come and experience one of the classic early D&D adventure modules. Explore a branching, non-linear, reactive dungeon inhabited by multiple factions and loot their stuff ! Utilizing Basic D&D for simple character creation and a rules light approach.

Casual drop-in/drop-out play — come when you can!
No RPG experience necessary!

📅 Every other Saturday, 5–9 PM (No session 8/9)
💲 $10 per player per session
📍 In the Druid's Grove at Owlbear’s Rest
Grab your dice. Explore the depths. Steal from lizard cultists.

The Caverns await…

Come on out to our tasting room to enjoy great music, tasty bevs & good vibes. No ticket required, but we'd love to know you're coming! Here's the current lineup:

10/4 Harry "Flash" Allen
This dynamic saxophone and keyboard duo will be playing all your favorites!

10/11 This or Better
One of Portland's most popular duos, Natalie and Max are “This or Better.” A folk acoustic duo with beautiful harmonies, fingerstyle guitar picking and a charismatic vibe that have stolen the hearts of many. Their repertoire includes original music and prime selections from the classics: John Prine, Dolly Parton, Buck Owens, Johnny Cash, June Carter, Willie Nelson, Townes Van Zandt and so many more. They are a heart-filled act any audience will enjoy!

10/18 Sam Cutler
Sam Cutler is a singer songwriter who spent his formative years in New York City before moving to Portland in 2022. His music bounces between genres, sometimes more folk, sometimes more blues, with lyrics that reflect his humor and wit.

10/25 Skip Bailey
Skip Bailey is a Maine singer songwriter who plays salt of the earth music for salt of the earth people. His unique place-based sound combines folk, country, and maritime influences into tunes that you'll find yourself humming for days!

Re-live the events of the very first Christmas portrayed in this dramatic, multi-scene drive-thru event with live cast and animals, story-telling banners, loads of lights, and special effects. Experience the true meaning of the season from the warmth and comfort of your vehicle! Snow Date: December 21, 5:30-7PM

Blitzen's Yule Bar is back for 2025!

Holiday themed cocktails, festive nosh, cracking music, an everlasting yule log, and merriment await you! Take a break from the holiday madness, catch up with your friends and neighbors, and raise a glass to the season.

Mark your calendars - there are just 6 dates! We can't wait to see you - it doesn't matter whether you've been naughty or nice!

Please note that we'll be collecting non-perishables for the Bath Area Food Bank; please bring an item and we'll tell Santa to put you on the nice list!

New this year - Dinner Menu by Chef Meg Fairman!

Chef Meg of BLUE @ Grey Havens Inn will be at the stove and serving up cozy faire to complement your cocktails. 

See you soon!

Embrace the magic of the Winter Solstice with us at Hirundo Wildlife Refuge on Saturday December 21st, from 6-9pm for an evening of connection, reflection, and celebration. Gather around the bonfire, enjoy seasonal snacks & drinks, BYOB, learn about the solstice, what it is and what it means for the natural world, and spend time with friends - old and new.

Enjoy light refreshments, including coffee, cocoa, tea and seasonal snacks. We welcome you to BYOB or BYOW (bring your own wine!) to this event to toast to the longest night of the year!

During the celebration you may visit our “Reflection” station where you can write down things you wish to let go of from the past year and set intentions for the year ahead. Follow our guided prompts or follow your intuition. Keep your notes to take home as a reminder or toss them into the fire as a symbol of renewal! Or try stargazing out in our beautiful open meadow! There will be a telescope set up for use throughout the evening.

With stargazing, seasonal snacks, and the warmth of the fire, it’s the perfect opportunity to unwind, celebrate, and welcome the return of light. We can’t wait to celebrate with you!