Discover 8 verified christmas lights in Portland and nearby areas.
Festive holiday parade with illuminated floats
Experience the magic of the holiday season at the Saco Holiday Festival & Parade of Lights. This vibrant community event brings together residents and visitors for a dazzling display of festive cheer. The highlight is the spectacular Parade of Lights,...
Santa's arrival and the Talking Christmas Tree
Experience the magic of Freeport's Sparkle Celebration, a beloved Maine holiday tradition. This festive event kicks off with a dazzling Parade of Lights, culminating in Santa's arrival to illuminate the Talking Christmas Tree. Enjoy a week of twinkling lights, gift...
Historic trolley rides through a festive winter landscape.
Step into a winter wonderland with Christmas Prelude Trolley Rides at the Seashore Trolley Museum. Journey through a scenic, wooded campus aboard heated, vintage trolleys adorned with live holiday greens. Enjoy complimentary hot chocolate and roast marshmallows by an outdoor...
Iconic Santa arrival by lobster boat
Experience the magic of Kennebunkport's Christmas Prelude, a beloved 11-day festival that transforms this charming Maine town into a winter wonderland. Recognized by national media as a top holiday destination, Prelude offers a heartwarming celebration with over 160 events. From...
New England's premier light show with nature-themed displays.
Step into a magical winter wonderland at Gardens Aglow, New England's premier light show. This enchanting event transforms the Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens into a breathtaking spectacle, featuring illuminated pathways that depict the diverse flora and fauna of Maine's natural...
Six-week festival with thousands of lights and signature holiday events.
Boothbay Lights transforms the Maine mid-coast into a winter wonderland with thousands of sparkling lights. This six-week festival offers a magical experience for all ages, featuring signature events like Gardens Aglow, the North Pole Express, and a dazzling Lighted Boat...
New England's largest immersive walk-through light show.
Discover Winter Wonders, New England's largest and most immersive walk-through light show, featuring over 2.5 million lights across 14 acres. Wander a mile-long trail through an enchanted forest, experiencing unique, interactive light displays and festive winter scenes. It's an ideal...
Historic houses adorned with handmade decorations and costumed roleplayers sharing traditions.
Step into a bygone era at the Candlelight Stroll, where historic houses are aglow with hundreds of candle lanterns and adorned with handmade decorations. Costumed roleplayers bring the past to life, sharing stories of seasonal traditions. Enjoy wandering musicians, festive...
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Open Map →Your ticket is tied to a 15–30 minute window. Plan to arrive 20 minutes early for scanning and wayfinding. Late arrivals are typically moved to the next slot if capacity allows.
Do one signature display first while energy is high, take a 10-minute warm-up break with hot drinks, then end with a nearby neighborhood loop. Keep travel legs short to maximize glow time.
Cluster stops within a small radius. Do the ticketed venue first, then a free neighborhood or plaza installation. Cap total walking to 60–90 minutes to keep energy up.