Free events in Boothbay Harbor, Maine
Everything coming up in town that costs nothing to attend — talks, markets, community gatherings, library programs and more.
13 free events are coming up in Boothbay Harbor.

Planning Board Meeting
Thursday, November 12, 2026 · 6:00 PM
Boothbay Harbor Town Office · Boothbay Harbor, Maine
Town homepage calendar lists Planning Board Meeting Thu Nov 12, 6:00 PM, Meeting Room, and a Planning Board Agenda 11-12-2026 document. Town venue, no price = Free. More details
Free

Boothbay Region Food Pantry Distribution
Friday, November 13, 2026 · 11:00 AM
Boothbay Region Food Pantry · Boothbay Harbor, Maine
Boothbay Region Food Pantry Distribution at Boothbay Region Food Pantry in Boothbay Harbor, Maine — Friday, November 13, 2026, 11:00 AM. Free. More details
Free
Board of Selectmen Meeting
Monday, November 23, 2026 · 5:00 PM
Boothbay Harbor Town Office · Boothbay Harbor, Maine
Meeting in the Meeting Room at the Boothbay Harbor Town Office. More details
Free

Boothbay Region Garden Club Holiday Festival and Winter Market
Friday, December 4, 2026 · 10:00 AM
St. Columba's Episcopal Church · Boothbay Harbor, Maine
Annual Holiday Festival with unique, local, handcrafted gifts in distinct sections, holiday gift baskets ($10-$75) and a sweet shop; proceeds support local student scholarships… More details
Free
Annual Holiday Open House
Saturday, December 5, 2026 · 10:00 AM
Boothbay Region Historical Society · Boothbay Harbor, Maine
Holiday treats, gift basket raffles, festive music, and more at the museum. NOTE: the 'Vintage Christmas' theme in the lead was the 2025 edition's theme; the society's 2026 cale… More details
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Boothbay Lights Lighted Boat Parade & Sparkle Fireworks
Saturday, December 5, 2026 · 6:45 PM
Boothbay Harbor inner harbor (Whale Park) · Boothbay Harbor, Maine
Lighted boats parade around the inner harbor with a Blessing of the Fleet by local clergy, followed by fireworks by the Town of Boothbay Harbor. Best viewing: Whale Park, Fisher… More details
Free

Annual Gingerbread Spectacular @ The Opera House
Friday, December 11, 2026 · 5:30 PM
The Opera House at Boothbay Harbor · Boothbay Harbor, Maine
Opening evening of the annual Gingerbread Spectacular — spectacular gingerbread houses on display and available. Continues Saturday 10 AM–4 PM and Sunday 11 AM–3 PM. More details
Free

Gingerbread Spectacular Kick-off Event
Friday, December 11, 2026 · 5:30 PM
The Opera House at Boothbay Harbor · Boothbay Harbor, Maine
Gingerbread Spectacular Kick-off Event at The Opera House at Boothbay Harbor in Boothbay Harbor, Maine — Friday, December 11, 2026, 5:30 PM. Free. More details
Free

Gingerbread Spectacular @ The Opera House
Saturday, December 12, 2026 · 10:00 AM
The Opera House at Boothbay Harbor · Boothbay Harbor, Maine
Second day of the annual Gingerbread Spectacular — spectacular gingerbread houses on display and available, 10 AM–4 PM. More details
Free

Santa & Friends Storytime @ The Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library
Saturday, December 12, 2026 · 2:00 PM
Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library · Boothbay Harbor, Maine
North Pole friends plus Santa and Mrs. Claus share festive favorites in person, with the event also streaming from the Boothbay Harbor Chamber Facebook page. More details
Free

Gingerbread Spectacular @ The Opera House (final day)
Sunday, December 13, 2026 · 11:00 AM
The Opera House at Boothbay Harbor · Boothbay Harbor, Maine
Final day of the annual Gingerbread Spectacular — spectacular gingerbread houses on display and available, 11 AM–3 PM. More details
Free

Holiday Potluck & Carol Sing
Wednesday, December 16, 2026 · 6:00 PM
The Opera House at Boothbay Harbor · Boothbay Harbor, Maine
Community potluck dinner among the holiday decorations, followed by pianist Kevin Kiley and vocalists. Doors 5:45 PM, dinner 6:00 PM, performance about 6:30–7:30 PM. Bring a mai… More details
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Midday Books at Oak Point Farm
Thursday, January 28, 2027 · 12:00 PM
Oak Point Farm · Boothbay Harbor, Maine
A nonfiction science and nature book club, co-hosted by Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library and Boothbay Region Land Trust. More details
Free