Last updated: November 11, 2024
Spread the festive joy in Bangor! Our guide has all the top events and activities that make this season special. Whether you're rediscovering your city or visiting for the first time, our guide highlights the best of Bangor's holidays.
Popular Events: Experience the enchanting Boothbay Harbor Festival of Lights, where twinkling displays illuminate the scenic waterfront, creating a delightful atmosphere. With an array of community activities and light exhibitions, this event captures the essence of the season. And definitely don't forget The Nutcracker, a captivating ballet that brings Tchaikovsky's timeless music to life on stage. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
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Year-round market featuring international cuisine and local produce.
Bangor's European Market is a year-round gem located at Sunnyside Greenhouse, offering a diverse range of hot and cold foods, breads, baked goods, and gifts inspired by worldwide heritages. Local farmers sell seasonal produce, goat cheese, meat, venison, and pet treats.
Where: Bangor | More Info: Bangor European Market
Last-minute holiday shopping with local artisans.
The 35th Last Minute Christmas Arts & Craft Show in Augusta, Maine, offers a diverse array of handmade crafts and unique gifts from local artisans, perfect for last-minute holiday shopping.
Where: Bangor | More Info: 35th Last Minute Christmas Arts & Craft Show
Showcase of local artisans with diverse handcrafted products.
The Bangor Thanksgiving Arts and Crafts Show features a diverse array of artisans showcasing woodwork, painting, sculptures, fine arts, and photography. Visitors can explore a wide variety of handcrafted products in a festive atmosphere.
Where: Bangor | More Info: Bangor Thanksgiving Arts and Crafts Show
Whimsical blend of Broadway and circus arts.
Cirque Dreams Holidaze is a dazzling family holiday spectacular featuring a Broadway-style production infused with contemporary circus arts. The event includes a fantastical cast of holiday storybook characters, an original musical score with twists on holiday classics, and new sets and scenery. It is an ultimate holiday gift for the entire family.
Where: Bangor | More Info: Cirque Dream: Holidaze
Live symphony orchestra performance with Robinson Ballet and Bangor Area Youth Choirs.
The Bangor Symphony Orchestra presents The Nutcracker, a holiday classic featuring the Robinson Ballet and Bangor Area Youth Choirs, conducted by Grammy-winning conductor Lucas Richman. This annual event showcases a live symphony orchestra with elaborate sets and costumes.
Where: Bangor | More Info: The Nutcracker
Traditional holiday festivities in a charming coastal town setting.
Christmas by the Sea is a festive celebration in Camden, Maine, featuring holiday decorations, local vendors, and community events.
Where: Camden | More Info: Christmas by the Sea
