Join Us for Classic Christmas Fun!
Join the festivities this Christmas season and come out for Kennebunkport’s 36th Annual Christmas Prelude! This multi-day event is a magical extravaganza that kicks off the Christmas season with a huge dose of holiday spirit! The Kennebunkport community is a lively one with a lot of heart, and whether you are a local or a guest, you are sure to enjoy all that will be going on from November 30, 2017 to December 10, 2017 this year. We still have some availability in early December, so call us at (207) 967-3141 to find out what is available and to book.
Here are some top events we are looking forward to…
Tree Lighting Ceremony in Dock Square
Friday, December 1, 2017, 5:30pm
This festive favorite in Dock Square officially kicks off the season! Come out and join in with Christmas Caroling as the gorgeous trees are lit for the holiday season.
Live Nativity
Friday, December 1, 2017, 6:00pm
After the tree lighting, enjoy live animals and a joyous choir for a live nativity at South Congregational church on Temple Street.
Blueberry Pancake Breakfast
Saturday, December 2, 2017, 10:00am
What’s a Christmas celebration without a fabulous festive breakfast? Savor blueberry or chocolate chip pancakes at the Washington Fire Company. (Adults are $6 and Children are $5, proceeds help support the volunteer fire company.)
Cape Porpoise Christmas Fair
Saturday, December 2, 2017, 8:00am-1:00pm
Venture out to Church On the Cape for seasonal crafts, cookies, gifts, and more!
12th Annual Hat Parade
Saturday, December 2, 2017, 3:00pm
Calling all hat wearers! Come participate in this parade of holiday hats at Dock Square. Prizes will be awarded to those with particularly creative hats. You can choose to wear something traditional or have fun with it and come up with something unique.
Lower Village Tree Lighting & Christmas Stroll
Saturday, December 2, 2017, 4:30pm-9:00pm
Enjoy the lighting of the Lower Village Tree with Christmas carols at Christensen Lane. Afterward, take part in the traditional stroll to the Franciscan Monastery.
Christmas Candlelight Caroling
Saturday, December 2, 2017, 6:30pm
Delight in the singing of Christmas songs by candlelight on the grounds of St. Anthony’s Monastery.
Santa Arrives by Lobster Boat
Sunday, December 3, 2017, 2:00pm
7th Annual Christmas Fireworks Display
Friday, December 8, 2017, 6:15pm
Marvel at the brilliant display of Christmas fireworks in the cove. (They can be viewed from the bridge and nearby.) View the map.