Moosehead Lake Area News & Activities

🎅 Santa Sunday 2025 at Sunday River – Maine’s Most Iconic Holiday Ski Tradition Get ready for one of Maine’s most beloved and visually spectacular winter traditions— Santa Sunday 2025 at Sunday River . Every December, more than 250 fully costumed Santas  descend upon the slopes, turning the resort into a magical sea of red-and-white holiday cheer. With stunning mountain backdrops, joyful antics, and a parade of skiing Santas gliding down the mountain, this event has become a

The 40th Annual Wells Christmas Parade (2025) A Beloved Maine Coastal Holiday Tradition The Wells Christmas Parade—one of the most cherished holiday events on the Southern Maine Coast —returns for its 40th anniversary celebration on Sunday, December 14, 2025 , bringing festive magic, glowing floats, community pride, and holiday cheer to thousands of spectators. Hosted by the Wells Chamber of Commerce , this milestone parade promises to be bigger, brighter, and more magical t

🎄 Maine’s First Ship Holiday Gift Sale & Author Signing 2025: A Festive Local Shopping Event in Bath, Maine Looking for one of the best holiday shopping events in Maine ? The Maine’s First Ship Holiday Gift Sale & Author Signing Event returns on December 13, 2025 , offering a charming, local, community-focused celebration perfect for holiday shoppers, book lovers, and history fans. Conveniently timed with Bath’s Downtown Day and the Bath Farmers Market , this festive morni

🎄 2025 Augusta Elks Festival of Trees: A Magical Holiday Tradition in Maine’s Capital City Get ready to step into a world of sparkling lights, festive music, and heartwarming holiday cheer! The 2025 Augusta Elks Festival of Trees is back — bigger, brighter, and more magical than ever. Held at the Augusta Elks Lodge #964 , this beloved annual celebration transforms the venue into a winter wonderland filled with beautifully decorated Christmas trees , family activities, seaso

All Aboard the Magic: Holiday Train Rides with Belfast & Moosehead Lake Railroad Experience Maine’s Most Enchanting Christmas Adventures on the Rails For more than 150 years , the Belfast & Moosehead Lake Railroad (B&MLRR) has carried passengers through the heart of Waldo County—offering scenic rides, historic charm, and unforgettable memories. But when December arrives, the historic railway transforms into a festive wonderland as three beloved holiday train rides return to

Victorian Christmas Train + Market 2025: A Magical Holiday Journey on Maine’s Historic Narrow Gauge Railway Step into a timeless Christmas celebration as the Wiscasset, Waterville & Farmington Railway Museum (WW&F) brings back its beloved Victorian Christmas Train + Market for 2025. This enchanting annual tradition transforms the Sheepscot Valley into a nostalgic holiday wonderland—complete with steam-powered train rides, visits with Santa, handmade gifts, and a festive mark

North Pole Express 2025: Ride the Magic to Santa’s Village at Boothbay Railway Village Museum 🎅✨ All Aboard the North Pole Express 2025 — A Magical Maine Holiday Tradition. Step into a world of twinkling lights, vintage charm, and true Christmas magic aboard the North Pole Express at the Boothbay Railway Village Museum . Running on three festive weekends leading up to Christmas, this beloved family event invites children and adults alike to experience a nostalgic holiday a

🎄 Deck the Halls Market 2025 – A Festive Celebration in Greenville, Maine! 🛍️✨ Get ready to kick off the holiday season with joy, community spirit, and local flair at the Deck the Halls Market , happening Saturday, November 29, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 2:30 PM at the Greenville Consolidated School (Union 60) . Hosted by Destination Moosehead Lake , this beloved annual event transforms Greenville into a winter wonderland filled with laughter, lights, and local treasures! 🎁 SH

All Aboard the Magic: Holiday Train Rides with Belfast & Moosehead Lake Railroad For over 150 years, the Belfast & Moosehead Lake Railroad...