CHRISTMAS BY THE SEA
30TH ANNUAL CHRISTMAS BY THE SEA: DECEMBER 9-11, 2016
Thank you to our Christmas by the Sea 2016 Sponsors!
Associate Sponsors:
Anchorage by the Sea
Ogunquit Baptist Church
Meadowmere Resort
Supporting Sponsors:
Admiral's Inn
Aland Realty Group
Animal Instincts
Gorges Grant & Raspberris
Juniper Hill Inn
Ogunquit Rental Properties
Harbor Candy Shop
Moon Over Maine
Ogunquit Camera Shop
Revelations
Village Food Market
First two weekends in December:
CANDY CANE HUNT: Visit the shops in and around Perkins Cove to discover our hidden candy canes. When you find them, track their locations in our event brochure, then bring it to the Ogunquit Welcome Center or the Taste the Season event to be entered to win Gift of Ogunquit gift certificates.
LOVE FOUR PAWS: "LOVE" earrings or necklace is available for sale at Junebug's Beach House (16 Shore Road, Ogunquit). 100%of the proceeds benefit local rescues. Support animals in need while holiday shopping. It's a win-win! Treats (cookies) served to people and dogs!
Friday, December 9, 2016
5pm-8pm: FUNDRAISER FRIDAYS at Bintliff's Restaurant. Benefit for Great Works Regional Land Trust. Bintliff's Restaurant is partnering with award winning songwriter* Curt Bessette and vocalist Jenn Kurtz performing.
7:00-8:00pm: CONCERT at Ogunquit Baptist Church (157 Shore Road). Local vocal teen group Encore performs. Free admission.
8:15pm: TOWN TREE LIGHTING at Veterans Park. Join us in caroling and enjoy some warm drinks and cookies. Weather permitting.
8-10pm: ANNUAL COMMUNITY HOLIDAY PARTY at MaineStreet. Hors d'oeuvres. 21+. No cover.
Saturday, December 10, 2016
9am-noon: FREE GIFT WRAPPING at Bangor Savings Bank (Main Street).
9:30-11am: VISIT WITH SANTA upstairs at the Fire Station (School Street). Get there a little early to see Santa arrive by fire engine. Have your photo taken with Santa and pick it up later at Ogunquit Camera Shop. One photo per family.
9:30am-2:30pm: BASEMENT BAZAAR downstairs at the Dunaway Center (23 School Street). Can’t figure out what to get for that hard-to-buy-for person? Find a little bit of everything and something for everyone at this bazaar.
ALL DAY: at Lazy Daisy (45 Shore Road) Enjoy hot cider and cookies all weekend and a sale of 50% off most clothing.
10am-3pm: ANNUAL ARTS & CRAFTS SHOW at the Fire Station on School Street). Proceeds benefit Ogunquit Fire Rescue.
10am-3pm: HAY RIDES at Veteran's Park. $5 per person. Weather permitting.
10am-5pm: OPEN HOUSE at Hutchins Antiques (166 Main Street) Hot mulled cider and refreshments served. Dealers are offering 10%-50% discounts throughout the store.
10am-6pm: CHRISTMAS PARTY at Calluna Fine Flowers and Gifts (193 Shore Road). 20% off discount storewide and complimentary hors d'oeuvres & beverages.
11am-1:30pm: TASTE THE SEASON upstairs at the Dunaway Center (23 School Street). Taste a variety of foods (including lots of chowder!) from local dining establishments. Beer and wine tastings, too! Bring a donation for our local food pantry or animal shelter. VIP early admission at 11am: $15. Regular admission beginning at 11:45am: $10. Check back for updates on participants.
11am-3pm: ANNUAL ART SALE at Gypsy Sweethearts, (30 Shore Road). More than fifteen artists and crafters selling their wares! Original art, jewelry, wreaths, knit items, baked goods and more. There will be wine available by the glass for your shopping enjoyment.
11am-3pm: MEET THE ARTIST at Abacus Gallery, (213 Main Street). Nationally known calendar artist Dana Heacock will be signing 2017 Abacus calendars and a selection of his artwork will be displayed in the gallery.
1-4pm: OPEN HOUSE at Ogunquit Heritage Museum (Obed's Lane). Holiday decorations, creches and menorahs, plus refreshments.
1-2pm: HOLIDAY STORY HOUR downstairs at Ogunquit Baptist Church (157 Shore Road). Seasonal stories read to the little ones!
2-3pm: KIDS' ORNAMENT AND CHRISTMAS CARD MAKING downstairs at Ogunquit Baptist Church (157 Shore Road). We’ll bring the supplies; kids bring the creativity! Drop in to make an ornament or card to take home or send to Grandma (or to Santa).
2-5pm: WINE TASTING at Perkins & Perkins Wine & Cheese Shop (478 Main Street). Featuring wines for the holiday table and for holiday gifts.
2-5pm: WINE TASTING at Village Food Market (230 Main Street). Featuring great wines for the holidays, with cheese and crackers.
2-6:30pm: HAPPIEST HOURS at Northern Union (261 Shore Road). Come watch the parade along Shore Road from the deck at Northern Union. Complimentary mulled cider and house-made cider donuts. 2-6:30, $7 cocktails, 1/2 priced snacks and wine specials.
3-4pm: CHRISTMAS PARADE Entrance of Perkins Cove to Main Beach. Presented by the Village Spirit Committee. Weather permitting. For more information, contact the Village Spirit Committee at leanne_amore@yahoo.com.
3-4pm: OPEN HOUSE at Anne Erwin Sotheby’s International Realty. Open house with holiday cookies and good cheer!
3-4pm: OPEN HOUSE at Aland Realty Group. Stop by their office for some holiday treats and coffee, as well as balloons for the kids.
4pm: BONFIRE at Main Beach. Warm up in front of the bonfire while you get ready for the fireworks display. Please note -- due to property safety concerns, parking will not be available in the Main Beach Parking Lot afternoon on Saturday. Parking will be available at the Lower Lot, on River Road. Weather permitting.
5:30pm: FIREWORKS! A magnificent fireworks display will be shot from the Main Beach Parking Lot. Please note -- due to property safety concerns, parking will not be available in the Main Beach Parking Lot afternoon on Saturday. Parking will be available at the Lower Lot, on River Road. Presented by the Village Spirit Committee. For more information, contact the Village Spirit Committee at leanne_amore@yahoo.com.
6:30pm: LIVING MANGER at Ogunquit Baptist Church (157 Shore Road). Beautifully performed by members of Ogunquit Baptist Church, this living nativity reminds us of the true meaning of Christmas. Weather permitting.
7-8pm: CONCERT at Ogunquit Baptist Church (157 Shore Road). Barbershop back by popular demand. Not just a quartet, but a choir! Free admission.
8:30-10pm: KIM KUZMA HOLIDAY SHOW upstairs at the Front Porch (9 Shore Road).
Sunday, December 11, 2016
10am-4pm: HAY RIDES at Veteran's Park. $5 per person. Weather permitting.
10am-5pm: OPEN HOUSE at Hutchins Antiques (166 Main Street) Hot mulled cider and refreshments served. Dealers are offering 10%-50% discounts throughout the store.
All Day: at Lazy Daisy (45 Shore Road) Enjoy hot cider and cookies all weekend and a sale of 50% off most clothing.
11:30am: OGUNQUIT OCEAN RESCUE POLAR PLUNGE at the Main Beach. Come support Toys for Tots and cheer on our Ogunquit Ocean Rescue Service as they brave the wintry elements. Members will plunge into the ocean in Polar Bear fashion with the hopes of ensuring a Merry Christmas for all. Please bring unwrapped toys, donations, and plenty of good cheer!
12noon-6pm: OPEN HOUSE AT A VICTORIAN SHINGLE-STYLE COTTAGE BY THE SEA at Rockmere Lodge (150 Stearns Road). See at least 15 different Christmas displays at the inn. Admission: 14+: $5. Children 13 and under: free. Proceeds go to Animal Welfare Society.
1pm: DINNER WITH DICKENS at Clay Hill Farm. Experience this one man musical performance. Dinner experience is approximately 2.5 hours. Reservations required: 207-361-2272. $20 per person plus the cost of dinner.
1-4pm: OPEN HOUSE at Ogunquit Heritage Museum (Obed's Lane). Holiday decorations, creches and menorahs, plus refreshments.
2pm: SOUTHERN MAINE CHRISTMAS PARADE in Wells. Wells Plaza to Wells Junior High School. This year's theme is "Christmas fun for everyone".
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