Come celebrate the sights and sounds of the season. This year's Christmas by the Sea has been reimagined following state mandated guidelines with a variety of fun and safe activities for the whole family
December 13th
1pm - A Christmas Carol: Dinner with Dickens at Clay Hill Farm - A one-man dramatic reading of Charles Dickens' beloved classic starring Kirk Simpson.
Tickets are $20 plus food and beverage. Go to www.clayhillfarm.com for ticket information.
2pm - 3 pm - Wells Christmas Parade - This years parade will be a reverse parade meaning the parade watchers are the ones driving the cars and floats and participants will be lined up on the street! We've changed the venue of the parade from Route 1 to Harbor Park, 331 Harbor Road, Wells. The entrance will be clearly marked. For more details, call the Wells Chamber of Commerce at 207-646-2451.
Nikano's Big Fat Greek Closing Party - following brunch at 3pm Bar is open while we give away our food until it's gone. We will be accepting donations for NAMI, an organization that benefits mental health.
4pm - Mainstreet - Footloose Virtual XMAS Tea Dance Ugly Sweater Contest - It's the most TACKY time of the year. We're having a party (virtual of course) and things are going to get UGLY. Wear a ho-hohorrible holiday sweater. Prizes for the UGLIEST sweaters. Tune in on TWITCH at: twitch.tv/deejayaga. Zoom Dance Floor Meeting ID: 823 1793 6103 Passcode: 846089
ONGOING EVENTS
Holiday Sidewalk Sale
Friday, Saturday and Sunday (weather permitting)
We all know that during the pandemic people are safer being outside when possible.
Therefore, to support our local businesses while keeping the owners, employees, and patrons safe, local businesses will continue to offer outside sales during Christmas by the Sea weekend.
Make a Senior Smile!
December 1st-14th Cardmaking craft for kids. This year has been especially hard on seniors as some have felt socially isolated due to Covid-19 restrictions. I'm sure they would love to know that you are thinking of them this holiday season. This year the Ogunquit Chamber has teamed up with Sentry Hill York Harbor Senior Living facility to help put a smile on their residents faces. How can you participate: Bring the kids to the Ogunquit Welcome Center located at 36 Main St. (next to the Playhouse). Pick up a card marking kit. Each kit includes everything needed to make one card per resident. Kit includes: Blank card, crayons, stickers and a stamped envelope addressed to the resident. Just decorate, write your message and pop it in the mail.
Book Signing at Village Toy Funatic
December 1st-13th Matt Tavares will be joining us for our virtual/re-imagined book signing event through December 13th. Matt has graciously offered to sign and personalize his books including NY Times Bestsellers list
Dasher: How a Brave Little Doe Changed Christmas Forever. Ogunquit resident and author
Brenda Yorke Goodale has also generously offered to personalize her two books which are based in Perkins Cove. Brenda is the author of
Pride of Perkins Cove and her newest book called
Mermaid Under the Bridge. The books will be available to pre-order via phone or in store by filling out a form with the personalization information of each book purchased. So call us and order your books over the phone and you will be able to pick them up during
Reindeer Round-Up Scavenger Hunt
December 4th-14th Santa needs your help! Santa can't find his reindeer. They were last spotted at various locations throughout Ogunquit. Help Santa round-up all his reindeer before Christmas Eve and be entered to win a $50 Gift of Ogunquit gift certificate. Go to Ogunquit.org/Christmasbythesea for more details and to download the game sheet.
Seaside Scavenger Hunt
December 4th -14th Ogunquit is known for it's beautifully decorated shops, homes and streets during the holiday season. Some would call it magical. Take a ride around town and find the items on the list. Find 15 out of 20 and be entered to win a $50 Gift of Ogunquit gift certificate. Go to Ogunquit.org/christmasbythesea for more details and to download the game sheet.
For printable copies of the game sheets and this schedule please visit:
https://www.ogunquit.org/christmas-by-the-sea/
Santa Sightings
Rumor has it that Santa will be in Ogunquit for Christmas by the Sea weekend. Keep your eyes open for Santa sightings around town! Ho-ho-ho!
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For a list of
Live Music and Entertainment please visit
https://www.ogunquit.org/christmas-by-the-sea/
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We have worked hard to put together a variety of safe and fun events that follow state mandated safety guidelines. Help our community stay safe.
Please be kind and follow state mandated Covid-19 guidelines while visiting.
Maine mandates that masks must be worn while in public.
Remember to social distance at least 6 feet apart and wash your hands frequently.
Be safe but
have fun!
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BIG Thank you to our sponsors:
The Village Food Market
Ogunquit.com
Anchorage by the Sea
Harvest & Plate Catering
InnSeason Resorts - The Falls at Ogunquit
The Old Village Inn
Aland Realty
The Front Porch
Ogunquit Rental Properties
Terrace by the Sea
Moon Over Maine B&B
Cornerstone Artisanal Pizza & Craft Beer
Harbor Candy