Ogunquit Christmas by the Sea Festival

Ogunquit, Maine, once a charming artist colony, transforms into a top holiday destination when December arrives. The much-anticipated Christmas by the Sea Festival features tree and bridge lighting, concerts, craft shows, children's activities, parades, bonfires, fireworks, and Santa sightings. Activities include a playhouse production of Frozen at the Music Hall, holiday stories at the library, and an artisan craft fair perfect for picking up one-of-a-kind gifts. This coastal town offers a quintessential New England holiday experience, with festive lights twinkling along the seaside and the cozy aroma of hot chocolate filling the air. The festival typically runs for a weekend in mid-December.