As we get closer and closer to Christmas, the lights seem more sparkly and the cheer seems more lovely! What could be better than spending the rest of the week seeing the best light displays in Maine? To help you, we’ve put together this list of 7 Christmas light displays in Maine for that last bit of sparkle before the big day!
- Gardens Aglow, Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens
Allagash Brewing / Flickr With almost 200,000 LED lights, the Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens in Boothbay becomes a wonderland on Thursdays 4-8 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays 4-10 p.m., Sundays 4-9 p.m. Head there before December 31st to see the display. 132 Botanical Gardens Drive, Boothbay / (207) 633-8000
- Nubble Lighthouse, Cape Neddick
Nubble Lighthouse / Facebook Every year, Nubble Lighthouse dresses in its sparkly finest to put on a nightly display between 4pm and Midnight. Can’t make it all the way to York? Watch live on the light’s webcam: http://nubblelight.org/discover/live-web-cams.
- Wilton Lights, Wilton
WiltonLights.com In operation since 2009, Wilton Lights is a display created by the Hilton family in Wilton. Created in conjunction with InterFix Communications, the private home regularly receives mentions on local TV and radio. Each night’s “performance” is set to music and runs from roughly 5pm to 930pm through January 1st. The display is located at: 1228 Main Street, Wilton, ME
- Old Port, Portland
Paul VanDerWerf / Flickr Whether you love Southern Maine or think it should be renamed Northern Massachusetts, I think we can all agree that the Christmas display is pretty gorgeous. Meander through Tommy’s Park, Longfellow and Monument Squares and then pop down to the Old Port and take a look at some of the best lights in the area.
Not into blue? They have red, too!
Paul VanDerWerf / Flickr
- Gardiner Main Street, Gardiner
Gardiner Main Street / Facebook The Parade of Lights may be over, but don’t let that stop you from heading downtown to see one of the most lovely Christmas displays in small(er) town Maine. The formal lighting events are over for the season, but stop in one night for a slow stroll and dinner.
- The L.L. Bean Northern Lights Celebration, Freeport
L.L. Bean Freeport Store / Facebook This event takes place nightly until December 31st. Every half-hour from 5pm to 9pm the synchronized show features music and visual effects. Catch it directly outside the flagship store and throughout the campus.
7. Auburn Lights, Auburn
While the original Auburn Lights house is taking the year off, their friends and neighbors at 48 Vista Drive will be taking over. They’ve collaborated in the past, so the level of expertise and beauty will be on the same level as the original at 60 Vista Drive. And, next year they hope to be back in business!
Allagash Brewing / Flickr
With almost 200,000 LED lights, the Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens in Boothbay becomes a wonderland on Thursdays 4-8 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays 4-10 p.m., Sundays 4-9 p.m. Head there before December 31st to see the display. 132 Botanical Gardens Drive, Boothbay / (207) 633-8000
Nubble Lighthouse / Facebook
Every year, Nubble Lighthouse dresses in its sparkly finest to put on a nightly display between 4pm and Midnight. Can’t make it all the way to York? Watch live on the light’s webcam: http://nubblelight.org/discover/live-web-cams.
WiltonLights.com
In operation since 2009, Wilton Lights is a display created by the Hilton family in Wilton. Created in conjunction with InterFix Communications, the private home regularly receives mentions on local TV and radio. Each night’s “performance” is set to music and runs from roughly 5pm to 930pm through January 1st. The display is located at: 1228 Main Street, Wilton, ME
Paul VanDerWerf / Flickr
Whether you love Southern Maine or think it should be renamed Northern Massachusetts, I think we can all agree that the Christmas display is pretty gorgeous. Meander through Tommy’s Park, Longfellow and Monument Squares and then pop down to the Old Port and take a look at some of the best lights in the area.
Gardiner Main Street / Facebook
The Parade of Lights may be over, but don’t let that stop you from heading downtown to see one of the most lovely Christmas displays in small(er) town Maine. The formal lighting events are over for the season, but stop in one night for a slow stroll and dinner.
L.L. Bean Freeport Store / Facebook
This event takes place nightly until December 31st. Every half-hour from 5pm to 9pm the synchronized show features music and visual effects. Catch it directly outside the flagship store and throughout the campus.
Have fun!
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