Free events in Kennebunkport, Maine
Everything coming up in town that costs nothing to attend — talks, markets, community gatherings, library programs and more.
29 free events are coming up in Kennebunkport.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Port Knitters
Wednesday, December 9, 2026 · 1:00 PM
Louis T. Graves Memorial Public Library · Kennebunkport, Maine
Port Knitters at Louis T. Graves Memorial Public Library in Kennebunkport, Maine — Wednesday, December 9, 2026, 1:00 PM. Free. More details
Free
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
Fabulous Friday Family Storytime
Friday, December 11, 2026 · 10:00 AM
Louis T. Graves Memorial Public Library · Kennebunkport, Maine
Storytime with Miss Terri and Miss Allison in the Community Room, followed by Stay & Play at 10:45 AM. More details
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
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
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