WISCASSET — On Thursday, Dec. 13, as part of its Think Outside the Box promotion, the Wiscasset Area Chamber of Commerce will be sponsoring free horse drawn carriage rides in the village from 5 to 7 p.m.

Also, Treats will host a wine tasting featuring two Maine companies, Mariner Beverages and Chai Wallas of Maine. Sarah’s Café will also be offering a great selection of family style dinners. As part of the festivities, many shop owners in Wiscasset will be staying open until 7 p.m., providing shoppers an evening to get out and do some Christmas shopping.

On Thursday, Dec. 20, shop owners will again keep their doors open until 7 p.m. Treats will host a second wine tasting with samples from Devenish Wines and cheeses by Spring Day Creamery.

The festivities are rounded out at 7 p.m. on the Dec. 20 with the passport campaign raffle at Le Garage and a light show on the waterfront sponsored by Big Al’s Fireworks. To qualify for the raffle, drop off your completed passport by Thursday, Dec. 20, at any of these Wiscasset locations: Key Bank, Bank of Maine, The First, Wiscasset Community Center, and the Town Office.

For more information, call the chamber at 882-9600 or visit www.wiscassetchamber.com.