Calendar of events

October 18, 2024 - October 20, 2024

Join Seashore Trolley Museum in beautiful Kennebunkport, Maine for our 26th Annual Pumpkin Patch Trolley, taking place Friday-Sunday October 18-20. This event is the perfect fall event for families and friends of all ages to enjoy!

Trolley rides to the pumpkin patch depart on our heritage railway from our Visitors Center at 9:45AM,10:30AM, 11:15AM, 12:00PM, 12:45PM, 1:30PM, 2:15PM and 3:00PM. Following a 30-minute ride, guests disembark the trolley at the pumpkin patch, where each member in your group can select a pumpkin to take home, even the adults! Guests hop back on the trolley for a ride back to our Visitors Center, where several museum and family activities are available:

Activities include:
- Pumpkin Painting! Paint your pumpkin at our pumpkin painting station. Leave it out to dry while you enjoy other activities.
- Craft in a Bag! Make it at the event or take it home with you.
- Prize Walk! Round and round a circle of pictures you go; when the music stops, find a picture to stand next to. We spin the wheel and if your picture comes up, you win a prize! Play as many times as it takes to win.
- Photo Scavenger Hunt! Take the Seashore Challenge and go on a photo scavenger hunt around campus, using your phone to document your progress. When you’re finished, post them to one of our social media pages, and you will be entered for a chance to win a 2025 Seashore Family Membership.

Enjoy our Museum! Explore three car-houses filled with beautiful, restored trolleys and several other precious transit artifacts around our outdoor campus. Check out our new Maine Central Model Railroad Building.

Costumes are Encouraged at our event! We will be giving out prizes each day for Best Costume, following a social media contest. If you would like to participate, make sure one of our staff takes your photo (and we’ll be walking around to make sure we don’t miss anyone).

Food trucks: Bubba Frye’s on the Fly will be present every Saturday, Sunday and the Monday, and The Treat Truck will be present on Fridays 10/4, 10/11, and 10/18.   The museum has several picnic areas and you are welcome to bring a lunch to enjoy outdoors, or inside our Exhibit Room.

Trolley Museum Admission during Pumpkin Patch is:
- Adults (ages 17-59) $17.00
- Seniors (age 60+) $15.00
- Youth (ages 6-16) $15.00
- Kids (ages 3-5) $9.00
- Children under 3 Free

For questions, and to purchase tickets, please vist: https://trolleymuseum.org/event/pumpkin-patch-trolley-7/

October 19, 2024

The annual Pumpkin Harvest Festival is scheduled for October 19th from 11AM - 3PM, set against the charming backdrop of our historic downtown. This year, Saco Main Street is thrilled to revive beloved traditions while introducing fresh excitement to the event. Prepare for a return of the enchanting pumpkin patch, brimming with creatively decorated pumpkins, alongside the spirited pie-eating contest right on Main Street. Participants from various city departments, civic groups, area businesses, and school principals will vie for glory in this cherished competition.

The proceeds generated from the festival are a direct investment back into our community, nurturing its growth and vitality.

October 26, 2024

Have you ever wondered what spirits might be lurking after dark in Saco? Saco Museum Historian, Anatole Brown, has uncovered eerie tales from the crypts that are sure to send a chill down your spine!

Join Saco Main Street for a spine-tingling downtown walk. Stops include Pepperell Park Cemetery where you may encounter the Lady in White, a ghostly apparition who has haunted the park since 1881.

There will be four stops along the way to enjoy an assortment of spook-tacular drinks and savory bites. The first haunt will be Pacifico where participants can enjoy a handcrafted cocktail, mocktail, or soda; next stop is at Finest Kind for snacks and beverages. From there, travels will lead to The Saco Scoop for more fabulous creations and the final stop will be at The Townhouse Pub, which is nestled beside the oldest house in Saco.

For just $75, you will enjoy a drink or treat at each stop and a spooky guided tour.

This is a 21+ event. There is a 20-person capacity limit for this tour.

About the route:
The tour will begin at Pacifico at 6:30 pm. Participants will then walk up York Hill to Finestkind in Pepperell Square. From FinestKind, participants will make their way to Pepperell Park Cemetery, then walk down Beach Street, and take a left onto Main Street. The next stop will be The Saco Scoop in the Atkinson Building. Around 9 pm, participants will arrive at the last stop of the night, The Townhouse Pub on Storer Street, where they will have our last spooky tale of the tour. The walk is approximately 1.2 miles and mostly on the sidewalk minus one grassy cut through that includes a slight incline. Participants that prefer to stay on the sidewalk can walk around to meet group; tour leaders will offer assistance. All establishments are wheelchair accessible.

For more information, please visit: https://sacomainstreet.org/event/saco-spirits-a-spooky-downtown-walking-tour/

October 26, 2024

Heart of Biddeford is hosting their annual I Heart Biddeford 5k race and Wild Things Spooky Sprint!

Date: October 26th
Time: 8AM - 10AM
Location: Biddeford Primary School


Registration Fees:

- Early Bird (through Saturday, August 24th): $25
- Regular: $30
- On-site registration will be available from 7:00-8:00 a.m. on race day for $30.

Scare up your best costume and bring the whole family for a frighteningly fun time! Last year they had over 220 racers, and they are looking to double that turnout this year! They have prize categories for everything from fastest male/female in several age groups, best costumes, and fastest team finish time!

All ages and abilities welcome! To learn more, or to register, please click here!

October 30, 2024

If you’re wondering what to do with this year’s apple abundance, join Maine Organic Farmers & Gardeners Association and hosts Fork Food Lab for this apple preservation workshop, led by Kate McCarty of the University of Maine Cooperative Extension. 

Learn to deliciously and safely make various apple preserves for your winter enjoyment. Participants in this workshop will leave with some of the co-created preserves in tow.

Date: October 30
Location: Fork Food Lab, 95-97 Darling Ave., South Portland, ME
Time: 5:30 - 8:30PM
Cost: Sliding Scale. Recommended price for non-members is $55

For more information, and to register, please click here!

November 23, 2024 - December 29, 2024

The Festival of Trees, held annually at the Saco Museum, is a beloved holiday tradition for the community.

Now in it’s 20th year, volunteers work tirelessly to transform the galleries into a enchanted, sparkling wonderland of beautifully decorated trees, each with it’s own special theme. Guests can wander through the museum to appreciate the trees, bid on art work from esteemed local artists on the Art Tree, and drop raffle tickets into one of many boxes for a chance to win exciting prizes donated by local businesses and individuals.

With additional events for adults and children, it’s a wonderful way to kick off the holiday season and get into the festive spirit!

For more details and information, please click here!

November 24, 2024

Get ready to kick off the holiday shopping season in style! Saco Main Street is thrilled to announce their Main Street Market, where the spirit of community and the joy of local shopping come together.

Date: Sunday, November 24
Time: 9am-3pm
Location: Thornton Academy Gymnasium

This year, they’re bringing together over 60 talented vendors who are eager to showcase their unique creations. From handcrafted jewelry and artisanal home goods to festive decorations and cozy apparel, there’s something for everyone on your holiday list. Support local small business owners and discover one-of-a-kind treasures that you won’t find anywhere else.

Everyone is invited to join Saco Main Street in supporting our community. Don’t forget to bring your friends and family for a day of fun, shopping, and making memories. Together, let’s celebrate the creativity and passion of our local artisans.

2024 vendor registration is open! Click here to register to be a vendor!

December 06, 2024 - December 14, 2024

Join Saco Main Street for two festive events, December 6th & December 14th, that capture the spirit of the holiday season in Saco!

On December 6th, witness the magical lighting of our city tree as thousands of twinkling lights illuminate the hill near the Transportation Center.

Then, on December 14th, one of the most cherished annual traditions returns to Main Street! Enjoy a day filled with holiday cheer, including shopping, a live nativity scene, caroling, story time with Mr. and Mrs. Claus and the enchanting Festival of Trees at the Museum.

End the day with The Parade of Lights, featuring floats, city vehicles, civic groups, golf carts, and tractors adorned with festive lights as they march down Main Street. 

★ Tree Lighting: December 6th 5:30pm
★ Holiday Festival: December 14th 1pm
★ Parade of Lights: December 14th 6pm
    Severe Weather date December 21st

December 08, 2024

Celebration by the Sea 2024 will hold a FREE tree lighting ceremony at Veteran's Memorial Park on Sunday, December 8th. Trees throughout the park and the gazebo will be decked out with lights throughout the holiday season. Children can get their photos with Santa and Mrs Claus. 

For more details and a schedule of events, please click here.