Special Events

We Paint the Town Red all month long in February!

The Kennebunks have something going on every month! There are, however, some traditional special events so good that we enjoy them every year:

FEBRUARY

PAINT THE TOWN RED: In February, the Kennebunks light up red for love. For visitors, that means special romance packages at our inns and hotels, romantic dinners in our restaurants, red tag specials in our shops and more. FMI: lovethekennebunks.com

MEMORIAL DAY: In the Kennebunks, we love a good parade! On the holiday itself, Kennebunkport begins its parade at 9 a.m. (once a Bush family favorite), followed by a shorter version in Cape Porpoise afterward. At 2 p.m., the Kennebunk parade steps off through downtown. Arundel honors it veterans at a morning service at its municiapl offices.

LAUNCH!: Join us for a traditional blessing of the fleet on Father’s Day, June 18. FMI: launchfestme.com.

JULY 4 FIREWORKS!: Enjoy the lights and the sights up and down Kennebunk Beach, usually around 9:15 p.m. Fireworks set from Naragansett Point.

HALLOWEEN

IN THE KENNEBUNKS:

The whole community celebrates Halloween in the Kennebunks! From business-wide trick or treating to a night spent going door to door at old sea captains’ homes, you’ll have a boo-tiful time! FMI: gokennebunks.com/play/halloween

PAJAMA SHOPPING DAY: Put on your jammies, sip a mimosa and shop ‘til you drop! Our version of Small Business Saturday is held the weekend after Thanksgiving.

FMI: gokennebunks. com/pajamashoppingday

CHRISTMAS PRELUDE: With live reindeer, caroling, four tree lightings, a hat parade and a pooch parade, Christmas Prelude – put on by the Kennebunkport Business Association for 42 years – is truly a not-to-be-missed event. FMI: ChristmasPrelude.com