Holiday season in Portland

Your holidays in Portland will be filled with magic and wonder! With so much to do in town, there are plenty of ways to get into the holiday spirit. 

We have rounded up the best festivals, family fun, and lighting ceremonies for you to check out. Be sure to visit the website for each to learn more!

Monument Square Tree Lighting

Hood Eggnog presents the annual Tree Lighting in Monument Square, happening on Friday, November 29th. The fun will begin at 1pm with family-friendly activities and continue until the beautiful tree is illuminated at approximately 5pm. Learn more by visiting their website.

Maine State Ballet: The Nutcracker

The Christmas classic comes to the Merrill Auditorium beginning on November 29th. See Clara’s vivid dreams come to life in a stunning dance performance - through December 8th! Learn more and get your tickets by visiting their website.

Jewish Heritage Night

Chabad of Maine and the Maine Mariners invite you to Jewish Heritage Night at the Cross Insurance Arena on December 26th. Look forward to a party before the game, a Menorah lighting at the end of the first period, and fun throughout the entire game! Learn more and get your tickets by visiting their website.

Running With Scissors Art Studios Holiday Sale

Portland’s local makers come together in this open studios market. You are sure to find perfect gifts for everyone on your list - from jewelry, to ornaments, to prints, and so much more. The market is open December 13th through 15th. Learn more by visiting their website.

Rock My Soul

Rock My Soul is a local community choir - this performance is full of holiday spirit! It is known to sell ut, so be sure to get tickets in advance. Learn more and get your tickets by visiting their website.

Portland Jazz Orchestra Swinging Holiday Show

The Portland Jazz Orchestra brings back their Swinging Holiday Show on December 19th and 20th. Tickets are selling fast, don’t wait to get yours! Learn more and get your tickets by visiting their website.

Pre-Chanukah Paint & Sip

Jewish Women’s Circle invites you to a pre-Chanukah Paint and Sip at Chabad of Maine. Create a stunning canvas on December 8th. Learn more and get your tickets by visiting their website.

Portland Symphony Orchestra Magic of Christmas

Do not miss this holiday spectacular! The Portland Symphony Orchestra performs with the Magic of Christmas Chorus and the PSO Children’s Chorus, all accompanied by aerialists from Cirque de la Symphonie. Learn more and get your tickets by visiting their website.

A Victorian Nutcracker

A local twist on a holiday classic - this ballet has sets and backdrops inspired by Portland’s own Victoria Mansion! Learn more and get your tickets by visiting their website.

Christmas with Kennerley

See the renowned organist and local chorus perform holiday hits! Coming to the Merrill Auditorium on December 23rd. Learn more and get your tickets by visiting their website.

Cirque Dreams Holidaze

A “whimsical family holiday spectacular,” coming to the Cross Insurance Arena! See aerialists, jugglers, and more on December 12th. Learn more and get your tickets by visiting their website.

Grand Menorah Lighting

Look forward to live music, latkes, donuts, dreidels, and more in the Grand Menorah Lighting outside of City Hall! Help Portland build the tallet Lego Menorah! Learn more by visiting their website.

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