Calendar of events

August 13, 2026 - August 15, 2026

Three days of games and fun competition including opening ceremony, live music and online silent auction, all to benefit Special Olympics Maine. In Town Square and Palace Playland. Voluntary tolls will be collected Thursday through Saturday on East and West Grand Avenues.

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August 15, 2026

River Jam returns to Biddeford from 12PM - 10PM with an annual celebration of music and community. Groove to the beats while you enjoy fun family activities and more, all alongside the gorgeous Saco River at Mechanics Park in Downtown Biddeford!

Start the day with live dance, theater, & music performances, community booths, and fun activities for all ages! The afternoon and evening continue with an incredible line-up of musicians from Maine and beyond performing on the Main Stage, several food trucks, and local brews/wines in the Beer & Wine Garden.

Mark your calendars—more details coming soon - click here to stay up to date! You won’t want to miss this special day of free live performances, good vibes, and great company!

August 21, 2026

This free, family-friendly event from 5 - 10PM features food trucks, live music (including the Maine Pops Concert Band), a kids' bounce zone, and ends with a fireworks show.

Time: 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM (Fireworks start around 9:15 PM)

Location: Clifford Kippy Mitchell Sports Complex, 20 Municipal Drive, Scarborough, ME

September 12, 2026

Join the pack on Main Street from 12 - 4PM at Saco's favorite event for dog lovers and their four-legged friends!

This year, the pups are taking over downtown Saco! Paws Downtown is a tail-wagging celebration of our furry friends (and the humans who love them). This day of four-legged fun features a pet friendly businesses and vendors, take your pup for a walk along the river walk, doggy parade and costume contest, trick demonstrations, & more!

For more information, click here!
 

September 19, 2026

Westbrook Public Safety, along with Saco & Biddeford Savings and the Westbrook Hannaford, will host a free Kids Safety Day from 10am to 1pm in the Hannaford/Saco & Biddeford Savings parking lots.

View the smokehouse, fire trucks, ambulances and police vehicles, K-9 demonstrations, vehicle extrication demonstration and more!

Free hotdogs, water and soda will be available all day for attendees. 

Additionally, the Bicycle Coalition of Maine will also sponsor a bicycle rodeo supported by Ernie’s Cycle Shop. The Michael T. Goulet Traumatic Brain Injury and Epilepsy Foundation will give away free multisport helmets to the first 200 attendees along with a fitting and safety check. Attendees also can bring their old helmet in for a fitting,  and have an opportunity to win one of two bicycles. 

This free event is open to the public and is sponsored* by Westbrook Public Safety, Saco & Biddeford Savings, Westbrook Hannaford, The Michael T. Goulet Traumatic Brain Injury and Epilepsy Foundation, Ernie’s Cycle Shop, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southern Maine, My Place Teen Center, Westbrook Communities that Care, Westbrook Kiwanis, Westbrook Safe Mobility and Access Committee.

Kids Safety Day will be held rain or shine.

* Sponsors Subject to Change
* Photo Courtesy of Scott Linscott Photography

September 26, 2026

In collaboration with Biddeford's world-class breweries, Oktoberfest features live music, food trucks, games, family-friendly activities, and of course beer! The inaugural event in 2023 had 1,200 attendees.

This festive gathering on Lincoln Street is a day filled with festbiers, seasonal flavors, and a lively community atmosphere.

Please stay tuned for additional details and ticket sales by clicking here!

October 24, 2026

The annual Pumpkin Harvest Festival returns on October 24th from 11AM - 3PM, transforming C.K. Burns School into a bustling celebration of all things fall.

This event features cherished traditions and a day full of autumn activities for all ages.

Highlights include the enchanting pumpkin patch, filled with creatively decorated pumpkins, and the lively pie-eating contest, live music, pony rides, carnival area, and over 60 vendors at C.K. Burns School.

This beloved festival celebrates community spirit and the magic of autumn.

November 22, 2026

4th annual Main Street Market starts at 9AM at the Thornton Academy Linnell Gym, and combines the spirit of community and the joy of local shopping. It’s an opportunity to experience the creativity of local artisans and crafters and get a jump-start on holiday shopping.

This event brings together over 60 talented vendors. From handcrafted jewelry and artisanal home goods to festive decor and and cozy apparel, there’s something for everyone.

December 05, 2026

The Holiday Festival & Parade of lights is a festive Saco tradition, blending festive daytime fun with the dazzling parade in the evening.

During the daytime festival, families can enjoy story time with Santa, live carolers on Main Street, winter craft activities, the Festival of Trees at the Saco Museum, and other holiday activities before the Parade of Lights takes center stage. With glowing floats, lively dancers, and holiday displays, Main Street transforms into a winter wonderland.