10:00 AM 9:00 PM Prelude Show of Fine Arts and Crafts. Includes original works of art, fine crafts, and prints. The Masonic Hall on Temple Street sponsored by Maine Women in the Arts. 1:00 PM 4:00 PM Tour of the 1853 Nott House. Tour the Greek Revival home, The Nott House, 8 Maine Street. Admission: $5. Presented by The Kennebunkport Historical Society. 3:00 PM 9:00 PM Santa’s Hot Shoppe. Support local Special Olympics and Community Food Bank.
Join us for complimentary hot drinks and desserts and Christmas music. Located at sponsoring business ERA The Masiello Group, Cooper’s Corner, lower village. 4:30 PM 6:30 PM Fish Chowder Supper. Homemade fish chowder with all the “fixins” at the Wildwood Fire House, Wildes District Road. Sponsored by Wildwood Ladies Auxiliary. 5:00 PM 8 PM Opening Reception.
“Past, Present and Future” An exhibition and sale of art created by present and past staff, instructors, volunteers and students along with the River Tree Guild Pottery Show and Sale. River Tree Center for the arts, 35 Western Ave, Lower Village. Sponsored by KBA member, the Seaside Motor Inn. 5:30 PM Tree Lighting Ceremony in Dock Square officially begins the season. Join in Christmas caroling with the Kennebunk High School Chamber Singers. Sponsored by KBA member, Kennebunk Savings Bank.
6:00 PM 6:30 PM Live Nativity. Right after the tree lighting, join the South Church Youth as they present a Nativity Tableau complete with live animals. Front steps of South Congregational Church, Temple Street. 6:00 PM 9:00 PM Maine Women in the Arts Reception. Meet the artists participating in the Fine Arts Crafts Show. The Masonic Hall on Temple Street. 6:30 PM 7:30 PM “Light Up the Tree”.