DECEMBER

1-3 ─ Hike the Holiday Story Trail ─ Follow the illustrated signs that tell a tale along the trail at Boothbay Region Land Trust’s (BRLT) Oak Point Farm, 60 Samoset Road, Boothbay Harbor. Easy one-mile loop. Suitable for children of all ages. Free. FMI: Environmental Educator Tracey Hall at thall@bbrlt.org or 633-4818.

1-31 ─ Gardens Aglow ─ The holiday lights of the season light up for another season. Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens is transformed into a magical winter wonderland through Jan. 3. Open Thursday- Sunday, 4-9 p.m. Tickets, info: www.mainegardens.org

4 – Pat Colwell & The Soul Sensations – It’s a Motown Christmas at the Opera House! 86 Townsend Ave. for a 7:30 p.m. show. Advance discounted tickets $25, available directly from the box office in person Wednesday - Friday 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. or call 207-633-5159; regularly priced tickets $30 available online at https://boothbayoperahouse.com and at the door.

4-6 – Wiscasset Holiday Marketfest – Delightful shopping in Wiscasset Village from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Music, free wagon rides, raffles; wreath display, cookie contest, and more! FMI: www.WiscassetHolidayMarketfest.com - https://www.wiscassetcreativealliance.org/

4-6 – Christmas at Nickels-Sortwell House – 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m. 121 Main St., Wiscasset. Self-guided tour. See the house in all its holiday splendor: a stunning tree decorated with hundreds of vintage ornaments. Warm drinks and snacks in the old kitchen. $10 general admission, $5 for Wiscasset residents and Historic New England members.Tickets at www.HistoricNewEngland.org or call 207-882-7169.

5 – Visit with Santa – Santa, Mrs. Claus and their North Pole entourage come to town at 3 p.m. FMI: Boothbay Harbor Region Chamber: 633-2353 and visit www.boothbayharbor.com/boothbay-lights/

5 – Lighted Boat Parade & Sparkle Fireworks – In Boothbay Harbor. Boat Parade starts at 6:45 p.m, two turns around the harbor; fireworks immediately after.

5 - A Còig Christmas - Còig is one of Atlantic Canada’s most exciting Celtic traditional groups made up of accomplished multi-instrumentalists. 7:30 p.m. Opera House at Boothbay Harbor, 86 Townsend Ave.  $25 advance discounted tickets available through the box office in person Wednesday-Friday 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. or call 207-633-5159. $30 regular priced tickets at https://boothbayoperahouse.com - the official website, and at the door if tickets remain.

5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20 – North Pole Express – Boothbay Railway Village, 586 Wiscasset Road/Route 27. 10:45 a.m. - 4 p.m. Eight trains each day. Meet Santa on your ride at Thorndike Station! FMI/tickets: https://railwayvillage.org

5, 12, 19 – Victorian Christmas Train – WW&F Railway, 97 Cross Road, Alna. Board theVictorian Christmas train at Sheepscot Station (97 Cross Road, Alna) for a 15-minute ride through pine forests, farmlands, and hamlets of Sheepscot Valley to Alna Center where Santa and Mrs. Claus await to visit with the children. Then explore the Holiday Market at a relaxed, family-friendly Christmas Fête. FMI/Tickets: wwfry.org

11–13 – The annual Gingerbread Spectacular! – Three days of confectionery magic! Gingerbread structures large and small from near and far!  A team of judges awards prizes including Most Spectacular  Best Holiday Spirit, Most Delicious Looking, Best Representation of a Local Landmark, Most Hilarious, Most Compulsive-Obsessive, and more! Opera House at Boothbay Harbor, 86 Townsend Ave., Boothbay Harbor. Hours: Dec. 11 - 6-8 p.m. Dec. 13; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Music. Bake sale. Free admittance. FMI: www.boothbayoperahouse.com

17 – Men’s Night – It’s one week ‘til Christmas Eve ... Who still needs to buy some gifts? Get thee to your favorite local stores tonight! Books, puzzles, stuffies, dolls, greeting cards, wrapping paper; fresh popped corn in a multitude of flavors; candy, clothing, footwear, jewelry, glass and dishware...candles, incense, crystals ... Some places will even wrap for you.

19 – Heather Pierson Trio – Vince Guaraldi’s A Charlie Brown Christmas musical score plus other holiday favorites. At the Opera House, 86 Townsend Ave. for a 7:30 p.m. show. Advance discounted tickets $25, available directly from the box office or call 207-633-5159; regularly priced tickets $30 available online at https://boothbayoperahouse.com and at the door.