Free events in York, Maine
Everything coming up in town that costs nothing to attend — talks, markets, community gatherings, library programs and more.
21 free events are coming up in York.
Virtual Author Talk: Paul Vigna — 'How Money Became God'
Wednesday, November 11, 2026 · 2:00 PM
York Public Library · York, Maine
Veteran Wall Street Journal reporter and financial expert Paul Vigna on rethinking wealth and greed in modern society. Virtual talk via the Library Speakers Consortium. More details
Free
YPL Crafting Group
Thursday, November 12, 2026 · 10:00 AM
York Public Library · York, Maine
Open to any and all handcrafters — bring your own supplies and make friends. Meets the second and fourth Thursday of every month in the Wheeler Room (no meeting November 26 or D… More details
Free
Storytime at York Land Trust: November
Thursday, November 12, 2026 · 10:30 AM
York Land Trust Headquarters · York, Maine
York Public Library's Youth Librarian leads stories, songs, and crafts at the York Land Trust headquarters. More details
Free
Reach for the Stars
Friday, November 13, 2026 · 7:00 PM
Mt. Agamenticus Summit · York, Maine
Agamenticus.org programs page: the Reach for the Stars astronomy program (telescopes with the Astronomical Society of Northern New England, meet upstairs in the Learning Lodge,… More details
Free
Mt. Agamenticus to Highland Farm Preserve Guided Hike
Sunday, November 15, 2026 · 9:00 AM
Mt. Agamenticus Summit · York, Maine
Free guided downhill hike from the summit of Mt. Agamenticus to Highland Farm Preserve, exploring what makes the Mt. A landscape special. More details
Free
Echo Dot Lunch & Learn Program
Tuesday, November 17, 2026 · 12:00 PM
York Public Library · York, Maine
Participants receive one free Echo Dot, one free Smart Plug and one free Smart Bulb (provided partially by Lifelong Maine). The session covers how to use these devices to simpli… More details
Free
Bird Walk Wednesday with White Pine Programs: November
Wednesday, November 18, 2026 · 9:00 AM
Highland Farm Preserve · York, Maine
Walk through scenic Highland Farm Preserve to learn how to ID birds, recognize birdsong, and explore the habitats birds love most. Family friendly; beginner birders welcome. More details
Free
Virtual Author Talk: Rebecca Roanhorse — 'Between Earth and Sky Trilogy'
Thursday, November 19, 2026 · 7:00 PM
York Public Library · York, Maine
New York Times bestselling and Hugo Award-winning fantasy author Rebecca Roanhorse on epic worlds and celestial prophecies in the Between Earth and Sky trilogy. Virtual talk via… More details
Free
Maker's Market at Foster's
Friday, November 20, 2026 · 4:00 PM
Foster's Clambake & Catering · York, Maine
Festive two-day indoor shopping event featuring 40 talented makers and small businesses; curated handmade goods including pottery, textiles, original art, home decor, candles an… More details
Free
2026 Gateway Holiday Market
Saturday, November 21, 2026 · 9:30 AM
York Region Chamber of Commerce · York, Maine
Seasonal market inside the York Region Chamber building and outside in the front lot: local makers, crafts, prepared foods and holiday gifts. Opening day Nov 21 features a Hanna… More details
Free
Walking Club
Monday, November 23, 2026 · 11:00 AM
York Public Library · York, Maine
Meet in the library lobby. Participant-led group walk. More details
Free
2026 Gateway Holiday Market
Saturday, November 28, 2026 · 9:30 AM
York Region Chamber of Commerce · York, Maine
Seasonal market inside the York Region Chamber building and outside in the front lot: local makers, crafts, prepared foods and holiday gifts. More details
Free
Nubble Lighthouse Holiday Lights
Saturday, November 28, 2026 · 12:00 PM
Sohier Park · York, Maine
Cape Neddick (Nubble) Lighthouse outlined in holiday lights all season: illuminated starting November 28 at noon, on from dusk until midnight each evening and for an hour before… More details
Free
Lighting of the Anchorage Inn
Saturday, November 28, 2026 · 4:00 PM
Anchorage Inn · York, Maine
4th Annual Lighting of the Anchorage Inn: thousands of twinkling lights, festive music, hot cocoa, ice bar, Santa Claus photos, culminating in a fireworks display at dusk. Hosts… More details
Free
Lighting of the Nubble & Lighting of the Anchorage
Saturday, November 28, 2026 · 7:00 PM
The Anchorage Inn · York, Maine
Annual lighting of Cape Neddick (Nubble) Lighthouse in holiday lights, with festivities hosted at the Anchorage Inn: festive music, hot cocoa, an ice bar, Santa photos, and a fi… More details
Free
Festival of Lights Craft Fair
Saturday, December 5, 2026 · 9:00 AM
Coastal Ridge Elementary School · York, Maine
Holiday craft fair in the Coastal Ridge Elementary School gym, part of York's Festival of Lights celebration day (the Festival of Lights Parade follows that evening). More details
Free
River Book Club
Saturday, December 5, 2026 · 10:00 AM
York Land Trust Headquarters · York, Maine
Discussion of Robert Macfarlane's 'Is a River Alive,' a lyrical exploration of rivers as living presences deeply intertwined with human and ecological life. More details
Free
Festival of Lights Parade
Saturday, December 5, 2026 · 4:30 PM
York Village · York, Maine
Festival of Lights parade through York Village, part of the town's annual Festival of Lights celebration hosted by York Parks and Recreation. More details
Free
2026 Holiday Maker's Market at Cliff House
Sunday, December 6, 2026 · 11:00 AM
Cliff House Maine · York, Maine
Holiday market celebrating everything Maine and New England, held in the Oceanview Terrace Salon and Atlantic Ballroom and open to the public. More details
Free
Gateway Holiday Market
Saturday, December 12, 2026 · 9:30 AM
Greater York Region Chamber of Commerce · York, Maine
Rotating lineup of local makers and artisans offering handmade gifts, seasonal treats and crafts, with indoor and outdoor shopping. More details
Free
Clapboards and Windowpanes: Russel Whitten
Monday, December 21, 2026 · 12:00 AM
York Public Library · York, Maine
An exhibition of paintings and watercolors by Maine artist Russel Whitten on the library's Upper Level, on view November 3 through December 27 and open during regular library ho… More details
Free
