Maine news, sports, weather from Portland Press Herald / Maine Sunday Telegram, Portland, Maine

November 29, 2012

Et Cetera Listings

Benefits, craft fairs, special events, films, books and authors, sports, dances

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Horse and Wagon Rides, Monument Square, Portland. Free. 772-6828. Every half-hour from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, 2 to 6 p.m. Saturday and 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday. Through Dec. 23.

The Polar Express, ride a replica of the famous train while meeting Santa, drinking hot chocolate, eating cookies and caroling, Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad and Museum, Portland. $20 to $40. Schedule at porttix.com. Various times Friday to Sunday. Through Dec. 23.

Holiday Trolley Rides, part of Christmas Prelude, Seashore Trolley Museum, Kennebunkport. $6. trolleymuseum.org. 1 to 3:30 p.m. Friday; 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Through Dec. 9.

Festival of Trees, with silent auction and raffle, Opera House at Boothbay Harbor. Free. chamber.boothbayharbor.com. 1 to 5 p.m. Friday; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday.

SATURDAY

Annual Community Carol Sing and Tree Lighting, Yarmouth Town Hall. Free. 846-2407. 5 p.m.

Second Annual Holiday at Hadlock, Santa, carriage rides, s'mores, music and more, Hadlock Field, Portland. Free. portlandseadogs.com. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Holiday Open House, door prizes, refreshments, children's activities and music, 317 Main Street Community Music Center, Yarmouth. Free. 317main.org. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

"A Christmas Tea," Victorian-style tea presented by the Museum of Old York, includes choice of desserts and tea, Jefferds Tavern, York Village. $6; free for children under 5. 363-4974. Noon to 4 p.m.

New Gloucester History Barn Open House, permanent and temporary exhibits about local history, New Gloucester Historical Society (History Barn). Free. 926-3188. 9 a.m. to noon.

Holiday Book and Bake Sale, used books and assorted cookie platters, Kennebunk Free Library. Free admission. 985-2173. 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Holistic Mystic Fair, psychic mediums, massage, vendors and more, Le Club Calumet, Augusta. $5 admission; additional fees for services. 446-7868. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Shaker Christmas Fair, baked goods, cheese, pickles, apples and more, Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village, New Gloucester. 926-4597. www.shaker.lib.me.us. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Sons of Norway Maine Nordmenn Julefest, Knights of Columbus Hall, Brunswick. $10; free for ages 15 and under. 215-6186. Noon to 4 p.m.

Festival of Arts and Lights, artistan craft fair, wine tastings, Santa Claus, kids' activities and more, downtown Lewiston. Free admission. laarts.org. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Children's Holiday Festival, music by Rich Charette, kids' crafts, bounce house, juggler and more, St. Dominic Academy, Auburn. $8; for $5 children. 783-3990. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Holidays in Harpswell Open Studios, open studios along Route 123 with raffles, demonstrations and workshops, various Locations, Harpswell. Free. Map and schedule at harpswellartandcraftguild.com. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Through Dec. 9.

"Best/Worst Christmas Pageant," A/D/A/M, Biddeford. $8 in advance; $12 day of show. 571-4636. 2 and 6 p.m. Saturday; 1 p.m. Sunday.

Harbor Lights Festival, Santa Claus, wagon rides, tree lighting, lighted boat parade and more, various locations, Boothbay Harbor. Most events are free. Schedule at chamber.boothbayharbor.com. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday.

Ogunquit Christmas By the Sea, holiday festival with Santa, family scavenger hunt, wine tastings, Christmas caroling, concerts and more; various locations, Ogunquit. Most events are free. Schedule at visitogunquit.org. Saturday and Sunday. Through Dec. 9.

SUNDAY

Breakfast with Santa, Freeport Community Center. $5. 865-3985. 8 to 10:30 a.m.

Santa's Workshop for Kids, breakfast with Santa and more for children under age 12, Sebago Town Hall. 787-2489. 8 to 11 a.m.

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