Events in Kennebunkport, Maine

Home to Dock Square and the Cape Arundel Inn — small rooms, big summer energy, and events at Ocean and the Nonantum.

Right now Joinaroo lists 62 upcoming events in Kennebunkport at 21 venues, soonest first. Each listing links to its full event page with tickets and details.

Tech Help with Jennifer
Tuesday, November 10, 2026 · 10:00 AM
Louis T. Graves Memorial Public Library · Kennebunkport, Maine
Tech help with Jennifer is available by appointment — call to schedule a time and bring a list of questions. More details
Free
Mid-Week Music: Here's To You, Leonard Cohen
Wednesday, November 11, 2026 · 7:00 PM
Town House School · Kennebunkport, Maine
Singer-guitarists Dan Blakeslee and Dana Pearson pay tribute to the late Leonard Cohen. Presented by the Kennebunkport Historical Society's Mid-Week Music series. More details
$24.25 (Eventbrite, with fees)
Morning Book Group at Graves Library
Thursday, November 12, 2026 · 9:45 AM
Louis T. Graves Memorial Public Library · Kennebunkport, Maine
Book discussion group meeting in the Dow Room. The group meets on the second Thursday of every month. Call 207-967-2778 for the current title and details. More details
Free
Wines for Your Thanksgiving Table
Thursday, November 12, 2026 · 2:00 PM
Earth at Hidden Pond · Kennebunkport, Maine
Wine tasting class at Earth at Hidden Pond focused on Thanksgiving pairings. More details
Check ticket price on Eventbrite
Fabulous Friday Family Storytime
Friday, November 13, 2026 · 10:00 AM
Louis T. Graves Memorial Public Library · Kennebunkport, Maine
Fabulous Friday Family Storytime with Miss Terri and Miss Allison in the community room every Friday at 10 AM; Stay & Play follows at 10:45. More details
Free
Maine Mystery Writer Richard Cass
Friday, November 13, 2026 · 2:30 PM
Louis T. Graves Memorial Public Library · Kennebunkport, Maine
Patsy Bray Mahoney Lecture Series talk. Cass discusses his Maine-set series about disaffected Army veteran and surveyor Ardmore Theberge — The Last Altruist and Hard as a Headst… More details
Free
Death Cafe at Graves Library
Wednesday, November 18, 2026 · 9:00 AM
Louis T. Graves Memorial Public Library · Kennebunkport, Maine
Community, conversation and coffee in the Community Room. A Death Café is a relaxed space to discuss death and dying in interesting, thought-provoking and life-affirming convers… More details
Free
WRITE ON Writing Group at Graves Library
Thursday, November 19, 2026 · 3:00 PM
Louis T. Graves Memorial Public Library · Kennebunkport, Maine
Recurring writing group at Louis T. Graves Memorial Public Library, Kennebunkport (3rd Thursdays). More details
Free
Evening Book Group
Thursday, November 19, 2026 · 5:00 PM
Louis T. Graves Memorial Public Library · Kennebunkport, Maine
November selection: 'Song of the Lark' by Willa Cather. More details
Free
Movie Night – November 19
Thursday, November 19, 2026 · 6:15 PM
Louis T. Graves Memorial Public Library · Kennebunkport, Maine
Movie night in the Community Room with beverages and popcorn served. Bring family and friends. Questions: 207-967-2778. More details
Free
2026 YCEATF Annual Conference: Beacons of Elder Justice
Friday, November 20, 2026 · 8:30 AM
95 Ocean At Nonantum Resort · Kennebunkport, Maine
York County Elder Abuse Task Force annual conference on elder abuse, neglect and exploitation, with sessions by Maine's first Elder Justice Investigator Officer Candice Simeoni… More details
$0-$75
Santa's Magical Trolley Ride
Saturday, November 28, 2026 · 10:00 AM
Seashore Trolley Museum · Kennebunkport, Maine
Santa's Magical Trolley Ride at the Seashore Trolley Museum: Nov 28 ($25), Dec 9, Dec 10. More details
$25
Pajama Shopping Day
Saturday, November 28, 2026 · 10:00 AM
Seashore Trolley Museum · Kennebunkport, Maine
Pajama Shopping Day at the Seashore Trolley Museum, Nov 28. More details
Free
Fireside Reds Wine Tasting
Saturday, November 28, 2026 · 2:00 PM
Earth at Hidden Pond · Kennebunkport, Maine
Cozy late-afternoon tasting of bold red wines (Cabernet Franc, Syrah, Malbec, Zinfandel) paired with seasonal canapes during Kennebunkport's Christmas Prelude season. 21+. More details
$85 per person
An Evening with Matthew Byrne
Sunday, November 29, 2026 · 4:00 PM
Masonic Temple Ballroom · Kennebunkport, Maine
Award-winning Newfoundland folk singer and guitarist Matthew Byrne in concert at the Masonic Temple Ballroom. More details
See event page for price
Christmas Prelude in the Model Railroad Building
Thursday, December 3, 2026 · 9:30 AM
Seashore Trolley Museum · Kennebunkport, Maine
Holiday edition at the Maine Central Model Railroad exhibit: operate HO-scale trains on 3,000 feet of track, hunt for new and familiar details in an interactive scavenger hunt,… More details
$5 per person, at the door only
45th Annual Christmas Prelude
Thursday, December 3, 2026 · 10:00 AM
Kennebunkport (town-wide) · Kennebunkport, Maine
45th Annual Christmas Prelude, Dec 3-13 town-wide in Kennebunkport: Santa arrives by lobster boat, candlelight caroling at Franciscan Monastery, Hat Parade Dec 5 3pm, Pooch Para… More details
Free
Winter Solstice Community Art Show
Thursday, December 3, 2026 · 5:00 PM
Louis T. Graves Memorial Public Library · Kennebunkport, Maine
Opening celebration of local talent and community artists, with light refreshments. The exhibition features acrylic abstractions, watercolor landscapes, mixed media and photogra… More details
Free
Candlelight Christmas Party at White Columns
Thursday, December 3, 2026 · 6:00 PM
White Columns · Kennebunkport, Maine
Step back in time inside the 1853 mansion decorated in a white candlelight theme: live piano music, treats from local restaurants, festive beverages, and one free-drink ticket i… More details
$81.88 (Eventbrite, with fees)
Gingerbread House Making: An Adults-Only Holiday Night Out
Thursday, December 3, 2026 · 6:00 PM
Kennebunkport Captains Collection · Kennebunkport, Maine
Adults-only gingerbread house decorating night. Start time and price not published; assumed 6pm. More details
See event page for price
Maine-Made Artisans Craft Fair
Friday, December 4, 2026 · 9:00 AM
Kennebunkport Historical Society · Kennebunkport, Maine
Maine-made artisans craft fair presented by the Kennebunkport Historical Society. Exact building unconfirmed — listed on the society's homepage. More details
Free
Christmas Prelude Trolley Rides
Friday, December 4, 2026 · 10:00 AM
Seashore Trolley Museum · Kennebunkport, Maine
Christmas Prelude Trolley Rides, Dec 4-6 and Dec 11-13 ($15, heated trolleys, Santa photo sessions Dec 6 and Dec 11-13). More details
$15
Mrs. Claus Storytime
Friday, December 4, 2026 · 10:00 AM
Louis T. Graves Memorial Public Library · Kennebunkport, Maine
Mrs. Claus is the special guest at storytime for holiday stories and songs. Ages 0-5 with caregiver. More details
Free
Holiday Card Making Station
Friday, December 4, 2026 · 10:00 AM
Louis T. Graves Memorial Public Library · Kennebunkport, Maine
Partnering with Community Gourmet to give care packages: bring food items to put under the tree for local seniors and make a cheery card at the station — one to give and one to… More details
Free
Winter Whites Wine Tasting
Friday, December 4, 2026 · 2:00 PM
Earth at Hidden Pond · Kennebunkport, Maine
Kennebunkport Resort Collection's seasonal wine tasting at Earth at Hidden Pond — part of their holiday mixology and wine class series (follows Fireside Reds on Nov 28). More details
$92.55 (Eventbrite)
Tree Lighting Ceremony in Dock Square
Friday, December 4, 2026 · 5:30 PM
Dock Square, Kennebunkport · Kennebunkport, Maine
Official season kickoff: caroling with the Kennebunk High School Chamber Choir, followed by the lighting of the tree at 6pm. More details
Free
Candlelight Victorian-Era Mansion Tours of White Columns
Friday, December 4, 2026 · 6:00 PM
White Columns · Kennebunkport, Maine
Candlelight tour of the 1853 Victorian-era mansion — home to the same family for 130 years with original furnishings — decorated for the holidays. Start time not published; assu… More details
$25.31 (Eventbrite, with fees)
Cape Porpoise Lobster Trap Tree Lighting
Friday, December 4, 2026 · 7:00 PM
Cape Porpoise Square · Kennebunkport, Maine
Kennebunkport's most original holiday decoration — the lobster trap tree — officially lit in Cape Porpoise Square, with caroling from The Church on the Cape Choir; refreshments… More details
Free
Holiday Book & Art Sale
Saturday, December 5, 2026 · 9:30 AM
Louis T. Graves Memorial Public Library · Kennebunkport, Maine
Holiday shopping at the Book Cellar: new and gently used books, puzzles, note cards, mugs, hats, CDs and more, including the 2-volume History of Kennebunkport by Joyce Butler. A… More details
Free
21st Annual Hat Parade
Saturday, December 5, 2026 · 3:00 PM
Dock Square, Kennebunkport · Kennebunkport, Maine
Rain-or-shine parade of holiday hats for children and adults led by the Patriot Fife and Drum Duo; gather at the town parking lot behind Alisson's Restaurant by 2:45pm; route ru… More details
Free
Winter Wine Tasting at Ocean
Saturday, December 5, 2026 · 6:00 PM
Ocean Restaurant at Cape Arundel Inn & Resort · Kennebunkport, Maine
Winter wine tasting at the oceanfront fine-dining restaurant. Start time not published; assumed 6pm. More details
$81.88 (Eventbrite, with fees)
Wave to Santa On the Lobster Boat
Sunday, December 6, 2026 · 12:30 PM
Mathew Lanigan Bridge, Dock Square · Kennebunkport, Maine
Catch a glimpse of Santa as he travels up the river to land at The Nonantum Resort; best viewing from the Mathew Lanigan Bridge sidewalk (river side, not basin side) or shoresid… More details
Free
Santa Arrives by Lobster Boat
Sunday, December 6, 2026 · 1:00 PM
Nonantum Resort · Kennebunkport, Maine
Santa and Mrs. Claus arrive by lobster boat at the Nonantum Marina: meet the Clauses, take a complimentary photo, create holiday crafts, and enjoy warm beverages (adult beverage… More details
Free
Mid-Week Music: Christmas Show
Wednesday, December 9, 2026 · 5:00 PM
Town House School · Kennebunkport, Maine
The Kennebunkport Historical Society's Mid-Week Music holiday edition. More details
$28.52 (Eventbrite, with fees)
Make your own holiday succulent arrangement
Wednesday, December 9, 2026 · 5:00 PM
Alisson's Restaurant · Kennebunkport, Maine
Hands-on holiday succulent arrangement workshop at the Dock Square restaurant. Start time not published; assumed 6pm. More details
$33.85–$49.87 (Eventbrite, with fees)
Festive Glow: Holiday Spa Night
Wednesday, December 9, 2026 · 6:00 PM
Tree Spa Pop-Up at Cape Arundel Inn & Resort Club House · Kennebunkport, Maine
Holiday spa pop-up night at the Cape Arundel Inn club house. Start time not published; assumed 6pm. More details
$55.20 (Eventbrite, with fees)
Christmas Prelude in the Model Railroad Building
Thursday, December 10, 2026 · 9:30 AM
Seashore Trolley Museum · Kennebunkport, Maine
Holiday edition at the Maine Central Model Railroad exhibit: operate HO-scale trains on 3,000 feet of track, hunt for new and familiar details in an interactive scavenger hunt,… More details
$5 per person, at the door only
Storybook Christmas at Kennebunkport Conservation Trust
Thursday, December 10, 2026 · 4:00 PM
Kennebunkport Conservation Trust · Kennebunkport, Maine
Travel down a tree-lined snowy road to a rustic lodge: warm up by the fire with free cocoa from Mornings in Paris, Santa reads 'Twas the Night Before Christmas, and elves help c… More details
Free
Christmas Prelude Trolley Rides (Second Weekend)
Friday, December 11, 2026 · 9:30 AM
Seashore Trolley Museum · Kennebunkport, Maine
Ride heated trolleys decked out in live holiday greens on the museum's heritage railway, visit exhibits including the new model railroad building, shop the Museum Store, and enj… More details
$15 per person; children 2 and under sitting on laps free
Prelude Family Street Festival
Friday, December 11, 2026 · 4:00 PM
Dock Square, Kennebunkport · Kennebunkport, Maine
Strolling carolers, live music from Women of Note and Sir Don, food vendors, ice carving and more; streets closed to traffic from Dock Square, Kennebunkport, through Lower Villa… More details
Free
Tree Lighting Ceremony in Dock Square (Second Weekend)
Friday, December 11, 2026 · 5:30 PM
Dock Square, Kennebunkport · Kennebunkport, Maine
Second-weekend tree lighting in Dock Square: Christmas caroling followed by the lighting of the tree at 6pm, then the 15th Annual Christmas Fireworks over the cove at 6:15pm. More details
Free
Friday Fire & Ice: Gone Fishing with Motor Booty Affair
Friday, December 11, 2026 · 6:00 PM
Nonantum Resort · Kennebunkport, Maine
Friday-night edition of the 16th annual Fire & Ice — ice-fishing theme with ice sculptures, bonfires, ice bar, live music and dancing with Motor Booty Affair. 21+. Start time as… More details
$108.55+ general admission (Eventbrite, with fees)
15th Annual Christmas Fireworks Display
Friday, December 11, 2026 · 6:15 PM
Dock Square, Kennebunkport · Kennebunkport, Maine
Prelude fireworks extravaganza over the cove; best viewing from the Mathew Lanigan Bridge and surrounding areas. More details
Free
Saturday Fire & Ice: Gone Fishing with Hello Newman
Saturday, December 12, 2026 · 6:00 PM
Nonantum Resort · Kennebunkport, Maine
16th annual adults-only Christmas Prelude finale with an ice-fishing theme: ice sculptures, ice bar and beverage luge, bonfires, live music and dancing with Hello Newman, and a… More details
$100 general admission ($108.55 on Eventbrite with fees); Soirée Suites $2,000–$3,000
Winter Warmth Mixology at Ocean
Saturday, December 12, 2026 · 6:00 PM
Ocean Restaurant at Cape Arundel Inn & Resort · Kennebunkport, Maine
Warm winter cocktail mixology class at the oceanfront fine-dining restaurant. Start time not published; assumed 6pm. More details
$81.88 (Eventbrite, with fees)
16th Annual Pooch Parade
Sunday, December 13, 2026 · 11:00 AM
Dock Square, Kennebunkport · Kennebunkport, Maine
Bring your pooch wearing favorite holiday attire; parade travels through Dock Square and onto Ocean Avenue; meet by 10:45am; dogs must be leashed for the duration of the route. More details
Free
Santa Arrives by Fire Engine
Sunday, December 13, 2026 · 2:00 PM
Cape Porpoise Kitchen · Kennebunkport, Maine
Meet Santa at Cape Porpoise Kitchen: photos for children of all ages, hot chocolate, cookies, and treats for the kids. More details
Free
WRITE ON Writing Group at Graves Library
Thursday, December 17, 2026 · 3:00 PM
Louis T. Graves Memorial Public Library · Kennebunkport, Maine
Recurring writing group at Louis T. Graves Memorial Public Library, Kennebunkport (3rd Thursdays). More details
Free
Rock the Boat: New Year's Eve at The Boathouse
Thursday, December 31, 2026 · 9:00 PM
The Boathouse Waterfront Hotel & Restaurant · Kennebunkport, Maine
New Year's Eve celebration at the waterfront hotel restaurant. Start time not published; assumed 8pm. More details
$33.85 (Eventbrite, with fees)
Kennebunk Scottish Country Dance Class
Sunday, January 3, 2027 · 5:30 PM
Community House · Kennebunkport, Maine
Scottish country dance class: jigs, reels, and strathspeys taught for all levels. No partner needed. More details
$5
Kennebunk Scottish Country Dance Class
Sunday, January 10, 2027 · 5:30 PM
Community House · Kennebunkport, Maine
Scottish country dance class: jigs, reels, and strathspeys taught for all levels. No partner needed. More details
$5
Kennebunk Scottish Country Dance Class
Sunday, January 17, 2027 · 5:30 PM
Community House · Kennebunkport, Maine
Scottish country dance class: jigs, reels, and strathspeys taught for all levels. No partner needed. More details
$5
Kennebunk Scottish Country Dance Class
Sunday, January 24, 2027 · 5:30 PM
Community House · Kennebunkport, Maine
Scottish country dance class: jigs, reels, and strathspeys taught for all levels. No partner needed. More details
$5
Kennebunk Scottish Country Dance Class
Sunday, January 31, 2027 · 5:30 PM
Community House · Kennebunkport, Maine
Scottish country dance class: jigs, reels, and strathspeys taught for all levels. No partner needed. More details
$5
Kennebunk Scottish Country Dance Class
Sunday, February 7, 2027 · 5:30 PM
Community House · Kennebunkport, Maine
Weekly Scottish country dance class at the Kennebunkport Community House. Beginners welcome; no partner needed. More details
$5
Kennebunk Scottish Country Dance Class
Sunday, February 14, 2027 · 5:30 PM
Community House · Kennebunkport, Maine
Weekly Scottish country dance class at the Kennebunkport Community House. Beginners welcome; no partner needed. More details
$5
Kennebunk Scottish Country Dance Class
Sunday, February 21, 2027 · 5:30 PM
Community House · Kennebunkport, Maine
Weekly Scottish country dance class at the Kennebunkport Community House. Beginners welcome; no partner needed. More details
$5
Kennebunk Scottish Country Dance Class
Sunday, February 28, 2027 · 5:30 PM
Community House · Kennebunkport, Maine
Weekly Scottish country dance class at the Kennebunkport Community House. Beginners welcome; no partner needed. More details
$5
Kennebunk Scottish Country Dance Class
Sunday, March 7, 2027 · 5:30 PM
Community House · Kennebunkport, Maine
Scottish country dance class — the ballroom dancing of Scotland, in longwise sets; no partner or experience needed. More details
$5
Kennebunk Scottish Country Dance Class
Sunday, March 14, 2027 · 5:30 PM
Community House · Kennebunkport, Maine
Scottish country dance class — the ballroom dancing of Scotland, in longwise sets; no partner or experience needed. More details
$5
Kennebunk Scottish Country Dance Class
Sunday, March 21, 2027 · 5:30 PM
Community House · Kennebunkport, Maine
Scottish country dance class — the ballroom dancing of Scotland, in longwise sets; no partner or experience needed. More details
$5
Kennebunk Scottish Country Dance Class
Sunday, March 28, 2027 · 5:30 PM
Community House · Kennebunkport, Maine
Scottish country dance class — the ballroom dancing of Scotland, in longwise sets; no partner or experience needed. More details
$5