1 - Sheepscot Chorus - "The First Nowell" by Vaughan Williams, and other holiday favorites, at Boothbay Harbor Congregational Church, 125 Townsend Ave. at 3 p.m. Tickets are $20 (free for children and students). Purchase them at https://sheepscotvalleychorus.org/tickets or Treats in Wiscasset and Sherman's Book Store in Boothbay Harbor and Damariscotta.

1, 7, 8, 14, 15 - North Pole Express - Boothbay Railway Village, 586 Wiscasset Road/Route 27. 10:45 a.m. - 4 p.m. Tickets on sale Nov. 1! Eight trains each day. Meet Santa on your ride at Thorndike Station! FMI/tickets: https://railwayvillage.org

1-31- Hike the Holiday Story Trail - Follow the illustrated signs that tell a tale along the trail at Boothbay Region Land Trust’s (BRLT) Oak Point Farm, 60 Samoset Road, Boothbay Harbor. Easy one-mile loop. Suitable for children of all ages. Free. FMI: Environmental Educator Tracey Hall at thall@bbrlt.org or 633-4818.

1-31 - Gardens Aglow -Tickets, info: www.mainegardens.org

5 - ‘A Medieval Christmas: Hodie Christus Natus Est’ - at the Lincoln Theater, 2 Theater St., All tickets are general admission. Purchase for $35 in advance online at https://lincolntheater.net. Tickets will be $40 at the door.

6-8 - Christmas at Nickels-Sortwell House - 121 Main St., Wiscasset. See the 1807 home with its halls decked, fireplaces burning, filled with holiday cheer. $5 Historic New England members, $10 for non-members. Advance purchase only: www.historicnewengland.org/visit/events

6 - Pat Colwell & the Soul Sensations - Motown Christmas - 7 p.m. Opera House, 86 Townsend Ave., Boothbay Harbor. Advance tickets $20, regularly priced online and at the door $25. 633-5159 or https://boothbayoperahouse.com

7 -  Boothbay Region Historical Society Open House - 72 Oak St., Boothbay Harbor, as we celebrate the season with vintage decorations, delicious treats and lively conversation on Saturday, Dec. 7 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Door prizes and basket raffles. Gift table.

7 - Boothbay Lights Santa Visit - Santa, Mrs. Claus and their North Pole entourage come to town at 3 p.m. FMI: Boothbay Harbor Region Chamber: 633-2353 and visit Boothbay Lights website.

7 – Artisan & Vendor Fair - The sixth grade at Edgecomb Eddy School will host a holiday fair from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the school, 157 Boothbay Road, Edgecomb. Come enjoy holiday shopping among over 40 local artisans and vendors. Free entry. Raffle prizes!

7 - Lights, Boats & Cheer at Mine Oyster - The exclusive viewing and Lighted Boat Parade awards party is a ticketed event at Mine Oyster restaurant on Pier 1, Boothbay Harbor at 5:30 p.m. $45 p.p. with hors-d’oeuvres. Cash bar. Buy tickets here: https://gtgtickets.com/index.php/my-events/boats-lights-and-bites-viewing-awards-party

7 - Lighted Boat Parade & Sparkle Fireworks - In Boothbay Harbor. Boat Parade starts at 6:45 p.m, two turns around the harbor; fireworks immediately after. Rain date Dec. 8.

7 - Don Campbell Band Christmas - Opera House, 86 Townsend Ave., Boothbay Harbor. 7 p.m. - doors open at 6:30 p.m. Advance tickets $30 at the box office (207-633-5159) and $35 online: https://boothbayoperahouse.com

13-15 - Gingerbread Spectacular - Opera House at Boothbay Harbor, 86 Townsend Ave., Boothbay Harbor. Hours - Dec. 13: 1-6 p.m.; Dec. 14: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.; Dec. 15: 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Music. Bake sale. Free admittance.

18 - Holiday Potluck & Carols -  Free event. Bring a main dish, side dish or salad to share and catch up with friends during the busy holiday season, or just soak in the seasonal atmosphere with trees and lights and wreaths aplenty. Following the potluck dinner stay for carols performed by pianist Kevin Kiley and his troupe of singing elves! This night is fun from beginning to end. Beverages available at the bar, please do not bring beverages into the Opera House. Doors open at 5:30, potluck dinner at 6 p.m. Carols begin at 6:45.

20 - John Doyle and Mick McAuley: An Irish Christmas. 7:30 p.m. Opera House, 86 Townsend Ave., Boothbay Harbor. Advance $25 at the box office in person or call 207-633-5159, regular $30 online: https://boothbayoperahouse.com/. An evening of stunning traditional Irish, British Isles and original holiday music that will transport audiences to the quiet, small villages of rural Ireland. 

28 - Ellis Paul - Opera House at Boothbay Harbor. 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $25/advance through the box office: 207-633-5159; regularly priced tickets $30 online at http://boothbayoperahouse.com

28 – Holiday Jam at Mine Oyster - Music: Hello Newman (90s cover band); 8-11 p.m. No cover. Cash bar. Finger foods, raffle prizes.  Pier 1, Boothbay Harbor.