THINGS TO DO IN
SOUTHERN MAINE IN
THE FALL & WINTER
Downhill Skiing
Go downhill skiing at Powderhouse Hill (25 mins from OGT).
Downhill Skiing
Check out Harris Farm skiing trails if you are a cross-country skiing fan (40 mins from OGT).
Snowshoeing
Strap on your snowshoes and explore Wells Estuarine Reserve.
Ice Skating
Take the whole family ice skating at The Waterhouse Center in Kennebunk (23 mins from OGT).
Live Music
Enjoy live music at The Front Porch Piano Bar & Restaurant! (21+)
Live Theatre
Enjoy the end of Ogunquit Playhouse's phenomenal 2024 season with the world premiere of "My Best Friend's Wedding: The Musical" (Sept 26 - Oct 27) in Ogunquit or Disney's "Frozen: The Broadway Musical" (Nov 27 - Dec 22) at The Music Hall in Portsmouth, NH.
Local Breweries & BrewFest
BrewFest is held annually in Portsmouth, NH, right on the border of southern Maine (October 12th, 2024). Throughout the rest of the fall season, warm up with a local craft beer. Funky Bow Beer Company (35 mins from OGT), Batson River Brewing (10 mins from OGT), Corner Point Brewing (30 mins from OGT), Sebago Brewing Company (27 mins from OGT), and many more!
Apple Picking
All throughout the month of October, take the family to McDougal Orchards (35 mins from OGT) or even through November at Kelly Orchards (50 mins from OGT) to pick apples!
Wells Haunted Halloween Hayride- October 19th
The Parks and Rec dept. hosts an evening at the Walter Marsh Recreation Park, including the hayride, games, music, and more!
OgunquitFest
"Fall for Ogunquit" October 25-27
Hosted by teh Ogunquit Chamber of Commerce, OgunquitFest's signature events include a classic car show, a craft fair, children’s activities, and Dogtoberfest costume parade. The High Heel dash is also a part of the celebration.
Christmas By the Sea
December 13-15
Also hosted by the Ogunquit Chamber of Commerce, Christmas by the Sea is a Maine tradition which includes a tree lighting, bonfire, fireworks, parade and Santa are highlights of this weekend!