November 2019
Gardens Aglow
Join us to experience the brilliance of New England’s biggest and brightest light display! With over 650,000 lights, witness the transformation of our central gardens into an extravaganza of festive lights in a dramatic display of brilliant color. This year, we’re taking our dramatic display to new heights, incorporating—for the first time—our magnificent sculpture exhibit, Unearthed, by artist Steve Tobin.
Find out more »THE POLAR EXPRESS™
THE POLAR EXPRESS™ - largest annual event of the Narrow Gauge Railroad Co. & Museum. Drawing over 15,000 passengers each year! The fun begins at the Ocean Gateway Visitor Center, which serves as the train depot. Enjoy hot chocolate and cookies and listen to a reading of the enchanting story as they journey to the “North Pole.” Santa greets children aboard the train while passengers sing along to carols as they travel back to the train station. THE POLAR EXPRESS™…
Find out more »Festival of Lights
Festival of Lights, Downtown Rockland. Events including the arrival of Santa via US Coast Guard boat, the lighting of the Lobster Trap Christmas Tree, and more.
Find out more »Lighting of the Nubble Lighthouse
Cookies, hot chocolate, Christmas carols and the Lighting of the Nubble Lighthouse.
Find out more »December 2019
Sparkle Weekend
Photos with Santa, parade of lights, horse drawn carriage rides, sales all over town and more.
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