When it comes to beloved holiday traditions, what are your favorite things to do? Visits from Santa Claus, freshly baked cookies, and Christmas caroling are a few of ours! Because the holiday season is the most wonderful time of the year, we’ve compiled a list of three of the best ways to enjoy Christmas in Bath, Maine and in nearby towns.
An Old Fashioned Christmas…
Every December, downtown Bath reawakens with holiday spirit. Starting on the first weekend of December, many of the retail businesses and restaurants extend their hours. It is one of the most festive ways to complete your holiday shopping. Check out Visitbath,com to get the full details or pick up a brochure at a local stores for complete details. Check out the youtube video from Main Street Bath!
Here are some highlights…
Community Tree Lighting & Santa Arrival in Bath
Saturday, November 30, 2024 | 4:00 – 6:00 PM, Library Park
Gather at Library Park for cocoa, cookies, and a carol sing-along with the Nor’easters Barbershop Chorus. The Woodland Wonderland Characters will be there for selfies. Santa arrives by Trolley a little after 4pm.
Trolley Carroling!
December 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, & 21, 2024 | 4:00 PM – 8:00
Remember to grab a blanket and enjoy a ride on the trolley, too! Trolley Caroling is a free event that is first come, first served. Pick up at City Bus Stop on Front Street.
Bright Night Bath
December 6, 2024 | 5 to 8 PM, Bath Maine
Visit Bath for a festive night with all kinds of treats in store. Shops and restaurants will have their windows bedecked in the Woodland Wonderland Theme for 2024. Many woodland characters will be wandering around waiting to interact and take selfies with you. Music will come in the form of Uno Voce Choir, the Salvation Army Brass Band, and the Second Chance Ukulele Band! The Woodland Wonderland Scavenger Hunt will be on, with chances to win Gift of Bath Certificates that you can spend at 50+ businesses! Sales, promotions, cocoa, roasted chestnuts, and cinnamon almonds await you.
Downtown Day!
December 14, 2024 | 10 AM to 1 PM, Downtown Bath
Wandering Woodland Characters will be available to chat and Santa will come through on his ATV Parade. Chewonki will present two “Hoot-portunities” for an Owl Presentation at City Hall, one at 10:30am and another at noon. 40 free tickets will be distributed onsite (first come, first serve). The Midcoast Cellistas will be sending tunes through the air from the Pocket Park on Front Street. Sales, promotions, and activities will be popping up everywhere and the Woodland Wonderland Scavenger Hunt will still be on, with more chances to win Gift of Bath Certificates to spend in 50+ businesses.
Holiday Music at the Chocolate Church
Tickets: https://chocolatechurcharts.org
Holiday Hot Chocolate with the Volunteer Jazz Band – December 7, 7pm
A holiday concert in several genres, including jazz, swing, rock, pop, and classical. All proceeds to benefit the Chocolate Church and its vital community programs.
¡Hanukkah Mexicana! – December 13, 5pm
Join us for this multi-faceted cultural extravaganza with food, music, and dancing. Featuring the Casco Bay Tummlers & Veronica Roblés All Female Mariachi Band
Còig – December 14, 7pm
Nova Scotia’s Còig presents an evening of Celtic holiday music, with lively instrumentals, stirring vocals, and festive favorites from their Christmas albums, “Carols” and “Carols Too”.
Sing! It’s Christmas Community Sing-Along – December 16, 5pm
Join in with the Bath community at this FREE event as we come together to celebrate this joyous season. A cherished tradition of the Bath, ME.
New Year’s Ringing of the Paul Revere Bell
Saturday, December 31 – 11:45 AM, Front & Centre Streets
Sing-a-long and bell ringing!
And, in Georgetown…
Blitzen’s Yule Bar at the Robinhood Free Meetinghouse.
Come enjoy six magical nights of holiday cocktails, festive nosh, music, and merriment. Friday & Saturday nights through the 21st.
And, in Freeport…
Freeport – LLBean’s Northern Lights Celebration – Ongoing until December 31, 2024.
Happy Holidays from Grey Havens Inn
Although we are closed for the holidays, we hope that you will join us in the warmer months as we reopen! When you book your stay at Grey Havens, you can look forward to experiencing authentic Georgetown lodging without sacrificing the opportunity to travel to popular nearby areas. We are less than 20 minutes away from Bath and a 20-minute boat ride from Boothbay. 
Complimentary breakfast, plush linens, and fine bath amenities are just a few of the amenities that we offer our guests. If you are ready to plan your next vacation, check our spring and summer availability and book your stay. We look forward to hosting you soon. Happy holidays from Grey Havens Inn!
If you are looking for more ways to spend Christmas in MidCoast Maine, look no further than out Things to Do in Maine page!Pick up at City Bus Stop on Front Stree
