Yarmouth Hometown Holidays

2023 Yarmouth Hometown Holidays is Here! Celebrate in Yarmouth from Thanksgiving to New Year’s!

Winter, a lingering season, is a time to gather golden moments, embark upon a sentimental journey, and enjoy every idle hour.” –John Boswell

The Holiday Season is upon us, and our hometown has a variety of events and activities to enjoy this year. See what is happening in Yarmouth to ring in the cheer this holiday season. Have holiday events and activities to share? Email erin@yarmouthmaine.org or call the Chamber Office at (207) 846-3984 and make sure your event is listed below for free!

All December
Yarmouth Community Services

Light Up Yarmouth

December 1st-31st, Yarmouth residents and businesses participate in a festive display of lights. For a full list of Light Up Yarmouth Locations, please click here.

Saturday, Dec 2nd
Yarmouth Farmers Market

St. Bartholomew’s Church St. Bart's Christmas Fair
First Parish Church of Yarmouth
North Yarmouth Academy North Yarmouth Academy Holiday Craft Fair

The North Yarmouth Academy Parents’ Association hosts the Annual Holiday Craft Fair on Saturday, December 2 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in North Yarmouth Academy’s gymnasium (154 Main Street).

At the NYA Craft Fair, more than 50 vendors from across the state present a diverse variety of crafts including artwork, photography, jewelry, candles, soap, alpaca products, blown glass, woodworking, and much more. Money raised from booth rental fees helps support NYA teacher grant requests. We hope to see you there!

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First Baptist Church

First Baptist Church Christmas Fair

9:00 AM- 1:00 PM

Come sample a cookie walk, White Elephant, Baked Goods, Lunch, Crafts, Children’s Gifts and a Silent Auction.

346 Main Street Yarmouth, ME 04096

Sunday, Dec 3
Yarmouth PTO Yarmouth PreK-8 PTO is so excited for the beloved annual Make It & Take It craft event and Bake Sale December 3rd at Yarmouth Elementary.  Kids can make and wrap gifts for family and friends and take them home that day.  The event is open house style, come anytime between 11-2pm.  Each craft costs between $1-$4 and is aimed at kids ages 4-11. Please bring cash for crafts and baked goods.

Friday, Dec 15
317 Main Community Music Center 317 Main Presents Songs of the Season!

Songs of the Season! Tickets on sale beginning November 22 for the concert on Friday, December 15 at 7 pm . This family event will include a variety of musical performances featuring 317 Teaching Artists and community performers to celebrate the holidays. Please join us on Friday, December 15th at 7pm at 317.

To purchase tickets and for more information visit www.317main.org

Monday, Dec 18  
Merrill Memorial Library Monday Matinee at 11 AM:  ” Elf”

Praised for its heart and wit by Roger Ebert, Elf became an instant holiday classic for an entire generation. Will Ferrell delivers a wacky and hilarious performance as a man who is raised by Santa’s elves and must reconcile the world of the North Pole with the very different world of New York. Join us, one week before Christmas, as we celebrate the 20-year anniversary of this comedic gem. Snacks will be provided!

Thursday, Dec 21  
Yarmouth Community Services 

 

Friday, Dec 22  

 

Merrill Library Holiday Card Making at Merrill Memorial Library 2-4PM

All ages are invited to join us on 12/22 from 2-4pm for some seasonal card making! We provide the craft materials to make
your loved ones beautiful holiday cards, you just have to come up with something nice to write inside. Perfect for caregivers who need to snag those last-minute gifts.

December 27  
Merrill Library Movie Matinee: “Raya and the Last Dragon” at Merrill Memorial Library, Lewis Hall 2PM

The holidays are fleeting, but Dragon December is eternal! Help us celebrate this special occasion by joining us on 12/27 at 2pm for a matinee showing of Raya and the Last Dragon on
the 3rd floor. Winner of the dragon ROOAARRR contest will win a small prize! Snacks and drinks are provided, PJs are encouraged.

December 29  
Merrill Library Disney Dance Party at the Merrill Library, Lewis Hall 4PM Are your little ones too small to stay up for the ball drop on New Years? Have you always dreamt of seeing the library after hours? Say goodbye to 2023 at MML with a Disney themed family night
they won’t forget! We will start in the foyer at 4pm with a Frozen craft and count down until the ball drops at 5:00 for a wild Disney dance party in the picture book room! Dressing up is
technically optional, but Paiten and Ivy will be dressed in their shiniest outfits!