Oh, the weather outside is just a tiny bit frightful, but this weekend is sure looking delightful.
Let’s unwrap it.
We’ll start with our weekly events roundup because it’s got it going on!

See The Bang Group’s Nut/Cracked in Kittery. Photo by Yi Chun Wu
Shop locally this weekend at the Art on the Hill craft fair at the East End Community School or the Christmas Craft Fair on Sunday at Stone Mountain Arts Center in Brownfield. You can also catch a production of the musical “Into the Woods” at Portland Players in South Portland or can head to Kittery for the dance show “Nut/Cracked.”

A dipper smiles as they head out of the ocean at the fourth annual International Women’s Day Celebration and Ocean Dip at Willard Beach. Brianna Soukup/Staff Photographer
While there certainly been a chill in the air these past few days, it’s no match for a group of swimming women who take to the sea all year long. Head to Space on Sunday for the Water Women Mini Film Fest. The festival’s eight short films from Maine and around the globe all are focused on female empowerment in aquatic environments.

Members of the Masterstroke Queen Experience posing for an on-stage selfie. Photo by lead singer Sean Slaughter
If you love the band Queen, you won’t want to miss the Masterstroke Queen Experience at Portland House of Music on Friday. It will be a night of Queen hits featuring powerhouse vocalist Sean Slaughter. We’ve got ticket details on this and several other live shows.

Batson River Brewing in Portland in 2023. Photo by Heidi Kirn
For an immediate dose of holiday cheer, there are a number of restaurants and bars, as well as a historic home, where you can be dazzled by epic holiday lights and decorations.

Aboard the F/V Nor’easter, Santa and Mrs. Claus wave to people on a bridge in Kennebunkport as part of Christmas Prelude. Gregory Rec/Staff Photographer
For an extra dose of holiday magic, be sure to keep your eye on our holiday events guide. This weekend features the Freeport Sparkle Celebration and the start of Christmas Prelude in the Kennebunks.
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