The best things to do in Fall in Kennebunkport

What’s the most beautiful time of year in Kennebunkport? Many would say summer…but fall is magical on the Maine coast and especially in the beautiful seaside town of K’port. In September and October you can still walk the beaches of Gooches, Mother’s Beach and Colony Beach in Kennebunkport…and it’s a much easier to find that parking spaces. Fall brings cool crisp evenings, while you still have warm sunny summer days. The temperatures in Maine in fall are splendid, 70-s by day and 50’s at night for perfect sleeping under a down duvet at a local Kennebunkport inn or cozy bnb. […]

Kennebunkport Local Slang

Kennebunkport locals can be salty, a bit sarcastic… hard-working. They can also be wicked funny… if you know their lingo. While Kennebunkport has become a bit “bougie” with “instagram-able” trendy hotels, bars and restaurants… you can still seek out fishermen, business owners, and families who have lived here for decades, even centuries! They take tremendous pride in their seaside community, and sometimes they poke fun at “folks from away”…aka: tourists. If you meet an authentic “Mainah”, at Bradbury’s Market, the historic Kennebunkport Post Office, the Pilot House bar, or the fishing docks at Government Wharf, here’s a guide to know […]

July 4th in Kennebunkport

July 4 Fireworks are held annually on Kennebunk Beach, at 9pm. I can think of no better place to spend July 4th than Kennebunkport! Let’s see…you’ve got the sea, beautiful beaches, the requisite 4th barbecues … sure … but then there are lobster bakes, fireworks, boat rides, a past US President…. what could be more patriotic?! US Flags, yes, we’ve got those too…take a look down the Kennebunk River and you should be awed by the plethora of big glorious flags waving tall and proud over our seaside community – dare you to count them…or just admire how these beautiful […]

Gay Pride in Kennebunkport in June

Kennebunkport is an inclusive resort town, welcoming people from all walks and preferences and nations, it’s a proud Maine melting pot. Kennebunkport has served as the summer home to two US Presidents, #41 and #43, with ambassadors and diplomats from many countries visiting this oceanfront hamlet for peaceful gatherings and talks of accord, held primarily at Walkers Point – The Bush family compound on Ocean Ave. So it’s no surprise that Kennebunkport and Kennebunk are Gay Pride communities, LGBTQ friendly. Gays have found the town to be very friendly, increasingly so in recent years with several gay-owned businesses – hotels, […]

Memorial Day Parades in Kennebunk Kennebunkport

What could be more American than a Memorial Day parade in a small Maine town with firetrucks, boys scouts, twirlers, high school bands, veterans and parade fans dressed in red, white and blue? See Memorial Day Kennebunkport Photos Here in Kennebunkport Maine, that’s how we like to roll, along with our lobster rolls.  Picture firetrucks and antique cars, local school bands and US military marching through Dock Square, a memorial wreath is tossed off the bridge into the Kennebunk River, and we remember those who served our beautiful nation, from this classic seaside setting. DOCK SQUARE: Kennebunkport’s 2024 Memorial Day […]

The Promise of Spring in Kennebunkport Maine

Here’s a little secret from the Maine seacoast, and the rather famous summer town of Kennebunkport: You can walk the beach all year round. In fact, it’s incredibly serene and beautiful in Spring. Mind you, locals complain about the weather, “Geezuz, what a wintah. Spring’s a slow statah, aint’it.” It’s what Mainers do for fun, part of their Maine slang is a slew of “wicked weathah” expressions, ayuh! But the reality is the ocean mediates the temperatures along the southern Maine Coast. Warm sunny days in April and May are brilliant as the sun sparkles off the deep blue sea. […]

Kennebunk Star Gazing -Solar Eclipse in Maine

The next Maine total solar eclipse is April 8, 2024, from 3:24pm to 3:35pm!  Maine is considered prime viewing for this monumental Solar Eclipse. Best viewing locations are Sugarloaf, Rangeley and the Millinocket region of Maine, however evidence of the 99% eclipse and its fascinatingly rare darkening will be evident across much of the state. What’s cool about the Kennebunks is not necessarily the nightlife, lol. Its the nighttime stargazing that can be amazing. Clear skies along Maine’s coastline provide ideal celestial star spotting, and uninterrupted views of planets, meteors too. The lack of light pollution, and pollution in general, […]

Village Art Trail

Kennebunkport and Kennebunk has over 40 cool studios, galleries and artists. Kennebunk’s Art Walk for 2024 is the 2nd Friday of each month – June 14, July 12, August 9,  Sept. 13. Walk from art studios to galleries on Kennebunk’s Main Street in to downtown. Admission is free and the Art Walk is open to everyone- art lovers, aficionados and newbies, thanks the galleries and sponsors. The 2nd Friday Kennebunk Art Walk hubs from the Waterhouse Center and  Tibbets Square where there’s live music. Artists and their work are on display at Brick Store Museum, Kennebunk Savings, Duffy’s, 50 Local, […]

Art Walk in Kennebunk

When visiting Maine you will not want to miss the First Friday Art Walk in Portland. Galleries throughout downtown Portland and the Old Port open their doors, serve light snacks and encourage art lovers to browse their galleries in the early evening. Kennebunk Main Street has its own Art Walk the 2nd Friday of each month during summer. 2024 Kennebunk Art Walk dates are June 14, July 12, August 9 and September 13. The 2nd Friday Kennebunk Art Walk centers on historic brick-lined Main Street in downtown Kennebunk. Part of Kennebunk’s 5-7pm Art Walk celebration is live outdoor music at […]

Halloween in Kennebunkport!

  Halloween in Kennebunkport and Kennebunk is freakishly fun, for kids and for kids-that-never-grew-up. Just drive around town and see the crazy, scary, silly scarecrows  and pumpkins for a hint of how spirited the Kennebunks can be. You might even see some local “Sand Witches of The Kennebunks” wicked fun women dressed in witchy attire pub crawling about The Kennebunks. Don’t be afraid, these are Good Witches, who do Good Deeds locally all year round. Halloween they kick up their brooms and heels to celebrate! As for the best decorations, if you’ve never seen Kennebunk’s Summer Street decorated in the […]

What to do in a Kennebunkport weekend?

Kennebunkport is my home….I’m proud to say – the place of Presidents and cool people – an address so unique it’s the only place in the world so named. Friends from away ask me, “what I should do in a Kennebunkport weekend?” Here is my perfect weekend in Kennebunkport! First, stay on the water. You didn’t come all this way to be inland. Stay at Seaside Inn, right on Kennebunk Beach. If you are coming with kids and want an affordable spot, Rhumb Line Resort has family-friendly indoor & outdoor pools, a short walk to a tidal cove for exploring, […]

Walker’s Point – Bush Family Estate

Walkers’ Point is one of the most popular sites in Kennebunkport, the summer home to the Bush family. As you drive out Ocean Avenue, past St Anne’s church where the Bush family goes to church, by Blowing Cave and Spouting Rock, you are led to the spectacular peninsula where President George H W Bush, and his wife Barbara, spent every summer with their family from mid May to mid October each year. The people of Kennebunkport love the Bush family, affectionately referencing the two Bush presidents as 41, and 43 – President George W. Bush who spends summers in Kennebunkport […]

Kennebunkport’s Road Less Traveled

So many top spots in Kennebunk and Kennebunkport, the “must be seen” from Dock Square to Walker’s Point, the beautiful beaches and out to sea. But this is a guide to the hidden gems, off the beaten path, the road less traveled in the Kport, the Bunks, Cape P and Arundel. Add these cool outings to your Kennebunkport Bucket List… for a fun diversion and excursion… Pull a Lobster Boat Trap Do not miss a ride aboard on The Rugosa with Captain Bob. This 1.5 hour tour will take you past Walkers Point, pull a few lobster traps and maybe […]

Kennebunkport’s Launch – Floating Success!

Launch – a Maritime Festival is a fun boating fest in Maine, a celebration along the Kennebunk River. Its a wave of fun – five days of fishing, a boat parade, lobster bakes, fun runs of pirates and mermaids on the beach, lobster bakes, nautical cocktail crawls, and much more. The nautical theme is the undercurrent to showcasing the Kennebunks’ rich maritime heritage in this lively seaside community. #LaunchFestME – originally launched in 2016. No Launch is scheduled for 2024… stay tuned for the future of this maritime fest…Launch is typically mid June … 10 Things WE love about Launch:1. Launch […]

The Kennebunkport Festival – Cancelled

For 15 Years the Kennebunkport Festival was a Charity kick off to the summer season in Kennebunkport. Unfortunately all good things must come to an end. There are no plans to continue this event. Photos and Content Copyright KennebunkportMaineLodging.com 2023    

Fun Activities in Kpt Outside

Go out to sea – there’s nothing more therapeutic than salty ocean air – get on board a cruise with Captain Bob of Rugosa Lobster Boat Tours. Just you and you party and your Captain if you arrange for a private charter. As you cruise out of the Kennebunk River, out to sea, you’ll see Walkers Point- home of the Presidential Bush family, to Cape Porpoise where you’ll see Goat Island Light house, and the most picturesque fishing village. Your Rugosa Captain will pull a lobster trap. Rugosa & Pineapple Ketch Sailing leave the docks at Nonantum Resort daily. Sail […]

Kennebunkport has global attraction

Kennebunkport is the only place in the world so named… one of a kind and world-famous – attracting people from all over the globe. For three centuries, Kennebunkport has lured everyone from sea captains and sitting presidents to celebrities on swank yachts, and let’s not forget – humble local fishermen. Today Kennebunkport is a hoppin’ happenin’ town, culturally deep with dining for every palate, attractions and lodging from quaint B&B’s to grand historic hotels and chic spa resorts on the river. Kennebunkport at heart is a small Maine town, population under 4,000 with 10,000+ in neighboring Kennebunk, yet this compact seaside community is surprisingly worldly in its offerings. Here’s […]

Paddles Up – Kennebunkport’s Paddle Battle

Put your paddles together for all the kayakers, canoers and SUP-ers. The 7th annual Nonantum Paddle Battle in Kennebunkport was on August 11, 2019 – truly a  Sunday fun day on the Kennebunk River. Hundreds of kayaks, canoes, surfboards and SUPs graced the waterfront at The Nonantum Resort for a fun race up and down the Kennebunk River. The Paddle Battle has not taken place since. This family fun event, The Paddle Battle is traditionally hosted at The Nonantum Resort. It expanded and grew by leaps and paddles since the first Nonantum Quest for the Cup canoe race back in […]