Monday, September 28 · Kennebunk · Kennebunkport · Arundel

This weekend in the Kennebunks

Fri, Oct 2 – Sun, Oct 4

restorative yoga teacher trainingFri, Oct 2 · 8 AM–6 PM · Hannaford · KennebunkWellness
Pumpkin Patch TrolleyFri, Oct 2 · 9:30 AM–4:30 PM · Seashore Trolley Museum · KennebunkportFestivals & holidays
Storytime – Fridays 10 AmFri, Oct 2 · 10 AM–10:30 AM · Louis T Graves Memorial Public Library · KennebunkportKids & family
Mah JonggFri, Oct 2 · 10:30 AM–3 PM · Kennebunk Free Library · KennebunkTalks & learning
Author Emily FranklinFri, Oct 2 · 12 PM–1:30 PM · Louis T Graves Memorial Public Library · KennebunkportTalks & learning
Tom Brady Biographer Lars Anderson – Waitlist OnlyFri, Oct 2 · 6 PM–7:30 PM · Louis T Graves Memorial Public Library · KennebunkportTalks & learning
Raffle Day at Kennebunk Artisans MarketplaceSat, Oct 3 · 9 AM–3 PM · Kennebunk Artisans Marketplace · KennebunkArts & crafts
On the Nightstand – Book Discussion GroupSat, Oct 3 · 9:30 AM–10:30 AM · Louis T Graves Memorial Public Library · KennebunkportTalks & learning

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Christmas Prelude 2026

Thu, Dec 3 – Sun, Dec 13

The Kennebunks' eleven-day holiday festival: tree lightings, Santa's arrival by lobster boat, caroling, fireworks and a street festival.

Tree Lighting Ceremony in Dock Square Fri, Dec 4, 5:30 PM
Cape Porpoise Lobster Trap Tree Lighting Fri, Dec 4, 7 PM
Mrs. Claus at Kennebunk Outfitters Sat, Dec 5, 2:30 PM
21st Annual Hat Parade Sat, Dec 5, 3 PM

Schedule from Christmas Prelude (Kennebunkport Business Association). All festival and holiday events

Directory news

Closed Bandaloop: Bandaloop closed permanently on Sunday, September 13, 2026, after 22 years (it started in Kennebunkport in 2004 and moved to Arundel in 2019).
Closed Old Vines Wine Bar: Old Vines Wine Bar closed permanently on May 3, 2025, after 10 years.
Update Chez Rosa: Since June 12, 2025, Chez Rosa has been at 173 Port Road, the long-time home of Old Vines Wine Bar, which closed on May 3, 2025.
Update Caring Community Cuisine: Formerly Musette.

Each update cites a published source on the listing.

Fall in the Kennebunks

Color arrives on the coast last. Maine's official foliage report for September 23, 2026 puts coastal York County (zone 1) at low color change and low leaf drop. Read the foliage report · Walks and preserves

Sunrise 6:35 AM · Sunset 6:29 PM

Tides today at Kennebunkport

High 12:31 AM 9.6 ft
Low 6:31 AM 0.0 ft
High 12:45 PM 10.1 ft
Low 6:59 PM -0.6 ft

Predictions from NOAA station 8418911 (feet above mean lower low water). Not for navigation.

One welcoming home for the Kennebunks

Places to stay, eat, shop and explore across Kennebunk, Kennebunkport and Arundel, organized by village. 774 places so far, gathered from open public sources and waiting for their owners to make them their own.

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