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Last updated: November 11, 2024

See the best of the holidays in Auburn at a glance. Our guide includes all the key festive activities. For both Auburn residents and visitors, this guide is your roadmap to the city's holiday delights.

One highlight of the season is the enchanting Gardens Aglow, where local gardens are transformed into a sparkling wonderland of lights and festive displays. Alongside this, the Christmas in New England Arts and Craft Fair showcases the region's finest artisans, offering unique gifts and handmade treasures. And the Festival of Lights is something you definitely don't want to miss, as it fills the streets with holiday cheer and vibrant displays. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!

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Auburn Holiday Light Displays

What to Expect:

Spectacular light display with nature-inspired sculptures and themed areas.

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Gardens Aglow at the Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens features over 750,000 energy-efficient LED lights illuminating 14 acres of central gardens, including nature-inspired sculptures and themed areas. The event includes popular characters like Wade the Moose and the Guardians of the Seeds trolls, and visitors can explore additional community light displays through the Gardens Aglow Lighting Contest.

Where: Boothbay Harbor | More Info: Gardens Aglow

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Auburn Holiday Markets and Shopping

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Largest craft show of the season with over 130 booths.

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The Christmas in New England Arts and Craft Fair at the Augusta Civic Center features over 130 booths showcasing unique handmade crafts from New England artists and craftsmen. Adults pay $5, while children 12 and under attend for free. The event is wheelchair accessible and offers a diverse selection of jewelry, stained glass, specialty soaps, floral arrangements, paintings, wool knits, gourmet food items, and more.

Where: Augusta | More Info: Christmas in New England Arts and Craft Fair

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Unique holiday shopping experience with artisan-made gifts and seasonal activities.

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Shop Wiscasset Village during the Christmas season and enjoy personalized shopping, Santa visits, fireworks, and free horse-drawn wagon rides. Unique shops and galleries offer artisan-made gifts, while the historic Nickels-Sortwell House is festooned for the season. The event features a Santa's Workshop, Christmas Cookie Challenge, wreath-making demonstrations, and holiday decoration workshops.

Where: Wiscasset | More Info: Wiscasset Holiday Marketplace

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Auburn Holiday Shows and Entertainment

What to Expect:

Unique gingerbread creations by local and professional bakers.

Description:

The Gingerbread Spectacular at the Boothbay Harbor Opera House features a display of dozens of gingerbread structures, including castles, cabins, windmills, and lighthouses. This holiday event showcases the creativity of novice and professional bakers from the region.

Where: Boothbay Harbor | More Info: The Gingerbread Spectacular

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Auburn Other Holiday Activities

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Traditional holiday activities in historic downtown Bath.

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Old Fashioned Christmas in Bath features festive activities, including Santa's arrival, trolley caroling, and a community tree lighting ceremony. Residents decorate their homes for a neighborhood decorating contest, and costumed characters like Elf and Olaf roam the town. The event also includes late evening shopping with live music and carolers.

Where: Bath | More Info: Old Fashioned Christmas in Bath

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