
Can you believe that it's already time for another busy holiday season in the Kennebec Valley area? Throughout the region, you'll have a chance to enjoy the annual traditions that make our communities such special places to call home during the holidays and throughout the year. Whether you're looking to shop, see the sights, or help the kids get into the holiday spirit, there's something for every member of the family to enjoy during the holidays in the area. Our real estate agents have the details on four fun events to help you celebrate the holiday season and shop for the perfect gifts in the Kennebec Valley.
Family-Friendly Holiday Events in Kennebec Valley
- Gardiner Parade of Lights – December 1, 2018 at 4:30pm
Take a break from shopping for Gardiner homes for sale to enjoy the Gardiner Parade of Lights, a true local tradition during the holiday season for many years. The Parade of Lights, which travels through downtown Gardiner, is filled with the sights and sounds of the holidays. It's also part of a busy schedule of holiday events throughout December in Gardiner, which includes Shop Small Saturday, the annual tree lighting ceremony, a visit from Santa, the Gardiner Festival of Trees, and the Johnson Hall Chanukah Celebration.
- 26th Annual Last Minute Christmas Arts & Craft Fair – December 15 - 16, 2018, 10 am – 4 pm
Have you been busy shopping for Augusta homes for sale during the holiday season? Don't worry, there's still time to find the perfect present for everyone on your list! Take a trip to the 26th Annual Last Minute Christmas Arts & Craft Fair, held at the Augusta Armory, to shop for truly unique gifts for everyone on your list. The crafts show is loaded with hand-made, one of a kind gifts created by local artisans, so it's also a great way to shop local for the holidays this year. Shopping local helps to support the many small businesses that make the area such a special place, and provides a boost to the local economy during the holiday season.
- 26th Annual Skowhegan Holiday Stroll – December 1 - 2, 2018
Head for Main Street in Skowhegan for two days of holiday fun at the 26th Annual Skowhegan Holiday Stroll. The Holiday Stroll opens up on Friday, December 1st with the holiday parade through downtown Skowhegan, which features songs, scenes, and floats themed for the holidays. Events continue throughout the day on Saturday, with activities including a holiday bazaar, scavenger hunt, holiday movie showings, wagon rides, face painting, and a visit from Santa. All of the events during the Holiday Stroll are free to attend, and there will also be free holiday refreshments available throughout the events.
- Waterville's Kringleville – November 13, 2018 – December 23, 2018
Waterville homes for sale make it easy to enjoy a ton of fun special events throughout the year, and Kringleville is a Waterville tradition unlike any other. Downtown Waterville becomes an enchanted holiday location throughout December, when Santa takes up residence in The Center, which is decorated for the holidays. Kids can visit Santa for free during the holiday season, and families can enjoy a series of holiday-themed events throughout December. Events include the Parade of Lights, Holiday Bazaar, and the Festival of Trees.
Are you still searching for the perfect place to call home for the holidays in the Kennebec Valley? We can help! Contact Sprague & Curtis Real Estate to buy and sell homes in the Kennebec Valley area.