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From start to finish, the days and nights sparkle with fun in Greater Portland— you’ll be delighted you came.

EVENTS Any season you visit Greater Portland, you’ll have a full array of events to complement our scenic splendor. Plan your travels around a festival or catch whatever’s on tap when you arrive. Photo: Tim Greenway — Tree lighting, Monument Square, Portland

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OCT 21-24 HARVEST ON THE HARBOR A Maine culinary experience. Local foods, exceptional wines from around the world, amazing chefs, presentations and fun on Portland’s waterfront. 772-4994, HarvestOnTheHarbor.com NOV 1-7 PORTLAND BEER WEEK Annual collection of events celebrating the vibrant beer culture in Maine. Discover an incredible display of lights throughout the L.L. Bean campus, incl. a remarkable Christmas tree light show. Enjoy activities and product demonstrations, crafts for kids, horse-drawn carriage rides, carolers and entertainment. llbean.com/northernlights. NOV 27 - DEC 20 LIGHT UP YOUR HOLIDAYS Downtown Portland is alive with joy-filled celebration on its streets and many special events. 772-6828 portlandbeerweek.org NOV 20 - DEC 31 NORTHERN LIGHTS

NOV 27 - DEC 23 POLAR EXPRESS

The popular children’s book comes to life when the Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad departs for a journey to the “North Pole.” 828-0814. NOV 27,‘15 - JAN 3,‘16 CHRISTMAS AT VICTORIA MANSION Daily 11-4:30 (closed on Christmas Day and New Years Day). Victoria Mansion is lavishly deco- rated for the holidays by professional designers, decorators, and florists, making this a festive time of year to plan a tour. 772-4841 DEC 4-13 KENNEBUNKPORT’S CHRISTMAS PRELUDE Two week festival with tree lighting, caroling, walking tours, hat parade, entertainment and much, much more for the entire family. 967-0857 DEC 4-6 SPARKLE WEEKEND Parade, carolers, Santa, horse-drawn carriage rides enliven downtown Freeport. 865-1212 DEC 31 KIDNIGHT/NEW YEAR’S EVE L.L.Bean hosts a full day of activities for kids culminating in a festive fireworks display at 6 pm. Freeport. llbean.com/Freeport

PORTLAND MIDWINTER FESTIVAL Three days of free family friendly outdoor winter activities. Get outside and enjoy the fun! Portland, 772-6828 FEB 19 FLAVORS OF FREEPORT Enjoy samples from some of Maine’s best chefs and local brews and beverages at the Ice Bar. Freeport, 865-1212 MAR 1-12 MAINE RESTAURANT WEEK Warm up to winter at restaurants throughout the state offering specially priced three-course menus. mainerestaurantweek.com SPRING DATES TBA PORTLAND FLOWER SHOW Celebrate the upcoming spring at this exhibition of Maine horticulture and landscaping professionals. Portland, 775-4403 MAINE BOATBUILDER’S SHOW A gathering of the finest fiberglass and wooden custom boat builders on the East Coast. Portland, 775-4403

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