- Old Orchard Beach
The Old Orchard Beach United Methodist Church is offering babysitting services on Friday for parents who need to get their shopping done, or who want to enjoy an evening out without the kids. Children can be dropped off at the church, at the corner of Washington and Fountain Avenues, at 6 p.m. and must be picked up by 11 p.m. Children can play board games and/or watch a movie. Parents should provide snacks and drinks, diapers and blankets and other comfort items. There is a suggested donation of $10, regardless of how long a child stays. The church will provide the same service onFriday, Dec. 16. If you have questions, call 934-5553.
On Sunday, OOB365 is hosting its Christmas at the Beach from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the American Legion, 14 Imperial St.. There will be a local crafter’s fair and a kid’s shop with items priced at 25 and 50 cents.
- Wells
The Wells Chamber of Commerce is hosting its 31st annual Christmas Parade on Sunday, with the theme “Christmas Fun for Everyone.” The parade kicks off at 2 p.m. at Wells Plaza and heads north on U.S. Route 1 to Wells Junior High School. For more information about the parade route and safety, go to wellschristmasparade.com.
- Ogunquit
Ogunquit’s Christmas by the Sea begins Friday, sponsored by the Ogunquit Chamber of Commerce. Events start at 7 p.m. with a concert at the Ogunquit Baptist Church, 157 Shore Rd., followed by the town tree lighting at 8:15 p.m. in Veteran’s Park.
On Saturday, from 9:30-11 a.m., children can visit with Santa Claus upstairs at the Fire Station on School Street. The town’s Christmas Parade will begin at 3 p.m. at the entrance of Perkins Cove to Main Beach, presented by the Village Spirit Committee. At 4 p.m. is the Bonfire at Main Beach, weather permitting, followed by fireworks at 5:30 p.m.
At 11:30 a.m. on Sunday is the Ogunquit Ocean Rescue Polar Plunge at the Main Beach to support Toys for Tots.
Ongoing activities include a candy cane hunt around town. Participants can track candy cane locations around local businesses in their event brochures and bring them to the Ogunquit Welcome Center or the Taste the Season event to be entered to win Gift of Ogunquit gift certificates.
A full schedule of events can be found online at chamber.ogunquit.org/events.
- Kennebunk and Kennebunkport
Festivities for Kennebunkport’s 35th annual Christmas Prelude continues throughout this weekend.
Tonight from 4 to 7 p.m., families are invited to participate in the Prelude Family Skate at Waterhouse Center, Main Street, Kennebunk.
On Friday, the seventh annual Fire + Ice event held at the Nonantum Resort will be held. The event will feature blazing bonfires, ice bars and sculptures, local food and drinks and live music. Tickets are $30 per person; adults only, 21+. Tickets can be purchased online at eventbrite.com. Contact 967-4050 for more information.
At 5:30 p.m. is the tree lighting ceremony in Dock Square, featuring carols by the Middle School of the Kennebunks Choir. At 6:15 p.m. is the sixth annual fireworks display.
The Fire + Ice event continues on Saturday from 5 to 10 p.m. at the Nonantum Resort. At 4:30 p.m. begins the Walk to Bethlehem at the River Green, a candlelight procession that explores the journey of Mary and Joseph seeking shelter at three historic inns.
On Sunday, Santa will arrive by Fire Engine at Cape Porpoise Square. Children can imbibe in hot chocolate and candy canes as they take photos with Santa at Cape Porpoise Kitchen.
A full list of Prelude events can be found online at christmasprelude.com.
- Lyman
Santa Claus is coming to Lyman on Saturday. Children are invited to take photos with Santa as the town lights its Christmas tree at the Lyman-Dayton Fire Department, 481 Goodwins Mills Road. Attendees can also make reindeer food to feed Santa’s reindeer on Christmas Eve, or craft a holiday card. Light refreshments will be served. The event will run from 4 to 6 p.m.
— Staff Writer Alan Bennett can be contacted at 282-1535, ext. 329 or abennett@journaltribune.com.
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