Things to do with kids in Kennebunkport & Kennebunk, ME
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Coming up in Kennebunkport & Kennebunk: Santa's Magical Trolley Ride (from Nov 28), Christmas Prelude Trolley Rides (from Dec 4), Mrs. Claus Storytime (Dec 4) and 9 more events. 7 always-open places, led by Seashore Trolley Museum, Mother's Beach and Brick Store Museum. Prices and hours come from each official site.
Christmas & holiday events: Santa, lights and tree lightings
Santa's Magical Trolley Ride
- When
- Sat, Nov 28 & Wed, Dec 9 & Thu, Dec 10
- Schedule
- Nov 28, Dec 9 and Dec 10
- Hours
- Nov 28 rides at 10am, 11am, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm and 4pm; Dec 9 at 1, 2 and 3pm; Dec 10 at 2, 3 and 4pm
- Cost
- $25 per person; 2 and under free; advance reservations required
- Age
- All ages
- Setting
- Outdoor
Story time, then a 30-minute heated trolley ride with Santa at the controls, hot chocolate and jingle bells, s'mores by the fire pit (weather permitting) and the model railroad. Pajamas encouraged; last year's rides sold out in October.
✓ Checked Oct 31, 2026 on the organizer's official page
Christmas Prelude Trolley Rides
- When
- Fri, Dec 4 – Sun, Dec 13
- Schedule
- Fri–Sun, Dec 4–6 and 11–13
- Hours
- 9:30am–5:30pm; last ride 5pm; Santa photos Dec 6 3–5:30pm and Dec 11–13 9:30am–noon and 1–5:30pm
- Cost
- $15 per person; 2 and under on a lap free; hot chocolate and marshmallow roasting included
- Age
- All ages
- Setting
- Outdoor
About 25 minutes on trolleys decked in holiday greens along the museum's wooded heritage railway, plus exhibits, the model railroad building and a fire pit. Santa is on campus four of the six days. Tickets are timed; the museum expects them to sell out.
✓ Checked Oct 31, 2026 on the organizer's official page
Mrs. Claus Storytime
- When
- Fri, Dec 4
- Hours
- 10–10:30am
- Cost
- Free event
- Age
- 0–5 with a caregiver
- Setting
- Indoor
Mrs. Claus joins storytime for holiday stories and songs.
✓ Checked Oct 31, 2026 on the organizer's official page
Christmas Prelude Tree Lighting in Dock Square
- When
- Fri, Dec 4
- Hours
- Caroling at 5:30pm; tree lit at 6pm
- Cost
- No tickets listed
- Age
- All ages
- Setting
- Outdoor
The tree lighting that opens Christmas Prelude: carols with the Kennebunk High School Chamber Choir, then the lighting of the tree in Dock Square.
✓ Checked Oct 31, 2026 on the organizer's official page
Cape Porpoise Lobster Trap Tree Lighting
- When
- Fri, Dec 4
- Hours
- 7pm
- Cost
- No tickets listed
- Age
- All ages
- Setting
- Outdoor
Kennebunkport's tree made of lobster traps is lit in Cape Porpoise Square, with caroling by The Church on the Cape Choir and refreshments at the Cape Porpoise Fire Station.
✓ Checked Oct 31, 2026 on the organizer's official page
Reindeer & Mrs. Claus at Kennebunk Outfitters
- When
- Sat, Dec 5 & Sat, Dec 12
- Schedule
- Saturdays Dec 5 and 12
- Hours
- 2:30pm
- Cost
- Free
- Age
- All ages
- Setting
- Outdoor
Say hello to Mrs. Claus and reindeer, with fireside hot cocoa, during Christmas Prelude.
✓ Checked Oct 31, 2026 on the organizer's official page
Christmas Prelude Hat Parade
- When
- Sat, Dec 5
- Hours
- 3pm, rain or shine; marchers gather by 2:45pm
- Cost
- No tickets listed; free registration to march
- Age
- All ages
- Setting
- Outdoor
The 21st annual parade of handmade or store-bought holiday hats for kids and adults, led by the Patriot Fife and Drum Duo. Marchers gather at the town lot behind Alisson's Restaurant; the parade crosses the bridge and ends at the Washington Hose Company in Lower Village, Kennebunk.
✓ Checked Oct 31, 2026 on the organizer's official page
Santa Arrives by Lobster Boat
- When
- Sun, Dec 6
- Hours
- Santa's boat passes Dock Square around 12:30pm; arrives at The Nonantum at 1pm
- Cost
- Free and open to the public
- Age
- All ages
- Setting
- Outdoor
Wave to Santa as he comes up the river (best views from the river side of the Mathew Lanigan Bridge or along Ocean Avenue), then meet Santa and Mrs. Claus at The Nonantum Resort for a complimentary photo, holiday crafts and warm drinks.
✓ Checked Oct 31, 2026 on the organizer's official page
Storybook Christmas at Kennebunkport Conservation Trust
- When
- Thu, Dec 10
- Hours
- 4–6pm
- Cost
- Free admission
- Age
- All ages
- Setting
- Indoor
Santa reads 'Twas the Night Before Christmas by the fire in the Trust's lodge, with free cocoa, cookie decorating with the elves downstairs and holiday photo spots.
✓ Checked Oct 31, 2026 on the organizer's official page
Prelude Family Street Festival
- When
- Fri, Dec 11
- Hours
- From 4pm
- Cost
- No admission listed; food vendors
- Age
- All ages
- Setting
- Outdoor
Strolling carolers, live music from Women of Note and Sir Don, food vendors and ice carving, with streets closed to traffic from Dock Square in Kennebunkport through Lower Village in Kennebunk.
✓ Checked Oct 31, 2026 on the organizer's official page
Christmas Prelude Fireworks
- When
- Fri, Dec 11
- Hours
- 6:15pm
- Cost
- No tickets listed
- Age
- All ages
- Setting
- Outdoor
The 15th annual Christmas fireworks over the cove, best seen from the Mathew Lanigan Bridge and around Dock Square.
✓ Checked Oct 31, 2026 on the organizer's official page
Santa Arrives by Fire Engine
- When
- Sun, Dec 13
- Hours
- 2pm
- Cost
- No tickets listed
- Age
- All ages
- Setting
- Outdoor
Meet Santa in Cape Porpoise Square for photos, with hot chocolate, cookies and treats for the kids.
✓ Checked Oct 31, 2026 on the organizer's official page
Always-open family places
Most popular first: zoos, aquariums and museums, then nature spots, parks and libraries. Prices come from each official site; "Not stated" means the site doesn't list one.
Seashore Trolley Museum
- Price
- Adults 17–59 $15; 60+ $13; kids 6–16 $13; ages 3–5 $7; 2 and under free
- Best for
- Ages 0–12 (our guidance)
Rides on restored trolleys along the museum's own heritage railway, plus car barns and a model railroad; open for Christmas Prelude rides in December (check the site for regular-season days)
✓ Price verified Oct 31, 2026 · source
Mother's Beach
- Price
- See site
- Best for
- Ages 0–12 (our guidance)
Sandy family beach on Beach Avenue with a playground, tide pools and an accessible Mobi-Mat; beach parking permits are required Jun 15 – Sep 15
✓ Price verified Oct 31, 2026 · source
Brick Store Museum
- Price
- Adults $5; kids 10–16 $2; under 10 free; free for everyone on the second Friday of each month
- Best for
- Ages 0–17+ (our guidance)
Seven galleries in five historic buildings in downtown Kennebunk; open year-round Tue–Fri 10am–5pm, Sat 10am–4pm, Sun noon–4pm
✓ Price verified Oct 31, 2026 · source
Kennebunk Free Library
- Price
- See site
- Best for
- Ages 0–12 (our guidance)
Downtown library with children's and teen programs; open Mon–Tue 9:30am–8pm, Wed 12:30–8pm, Thu–Sat 9:30am–5pm
✓ Price verified Oct 31, 2026 · source
Smith Preserve
- Price
- See site
- Best for
- Ages 0–17+ (our guidance)
More than 1,100 acres with about 10 miles of trails, brooks, bridges and picnic rocks; good for snowshoeing and cross-country skiing in winter
✓ Price verified Oct 31, 2026 · source
Louis T. Graves Memorial Public Library
- Price
- See site
- Best for
- Ages 0–12 (our guidance)
Kennebunkport's village library; Friday 10am family storytime with stay-and-play in the community room
✓ Price verified Oct 31, 2026 · source
Emmons Preserve (Kennebunkport Conservation Trust)
- Price
- See site
- Best for
- Ages 0–12 (our guidance)
The Trust's headquarters and trails, set up as a place for children to connect with nature
✓ Price verified Oct 31, 2026 · source
Frequently asked questions
What is there to do with kids in Kennebunkport & Kennebunk this weekend?
Seashore Trolley Museum, Mother's Beach and Brick Store Museum are open most days, but we don't have a Kennebunkport & Kennebunk event listed for this weekend (Oct 31–Nov 1). Next up: Santa's Magical Trolley Ride (Nov 28) and Christmas Prelude Trolley Rides (Dec 4).
What are free things to do with kids in Kennebunkport & Kennebunk?
These are free according to their official sites: 4 upcoming events in Kennebunkport & Kennebunk, including Mrs. Claus Storytime (Fri, Dec 4) and Reindeer & Mrs. Claus at Kennebunk Outfitters (Dec 5 and Dec 12). See all 4 above.
Where can kids play indoors in Kennebunkport & Kennebunk when it's cold or snowy?
We list 3 indoor places in Kennebunkport & Kennebunk: Brick Store Museum (kids $2), Kennebunk Free Library (See site) and Louis T. Graves Memorial Public Library (See site).
When and where can kids see Santa in Kennebunkport & Kennebunk?
We list 5 events with Santa in Kennebunkport & Kennebunk, 2 free: Santa's Magical Trolley Ride (Nov 28, Dec 9, Dec 10), Christmas Prelude Trolley Rides (Dec 4 – Dec 13) and Santa Arrives by Lobster Boat (Dec 6). See all 5 above. Our Santa guide for the Kennebunkport area has more nearby.
Where can I take my kids to see Christmas lights in Kennebunkport & Kennebunk?
We list 2 holiday light events in Kennebunkport & Kennebunk: Christmas Prelude Tree Lighting in Dock Square (Dec 4) and Cape Porpoise Lobster Trap Tree Lighting (Dec 4).
What is there to do with toddlers in Kennebunkport & Kennebunk?
We list 5 places and 1 event in Kennebunkport & Kennebunk that welcome kids under 2, including Mrs. Claus Storytime (Fri, Dec 4, free), Seashore Trolley Museum, Mother's Beach and Kennebunk Free Library. See all 6 above. Age ranges for places are our own guidance.
What are the big family attractions in Kennebunkport & Kennebunk?
The best-known family attractions we list in Kennebunkport & Kennebunk are Seashore Trolley Museum (kids $13), Mother's Beach (See site) and Brick Store Museum (kids $2). They're listed first under always-open places.
How much do Kennebunkport & Kennebunk family attractions cost?
Prices from the official sites for 2 places in Kennebunkport & Kennebunk: Seashore Trolley Museum (adult $15, kids $13) and Brick Store Museum (adult $5, kids $2). Confirm before you go; prices change.
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