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 […]
Admin Kennebunkport / August 28, 2024
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 […]
Admin Kennebunkport / August 1, 2024
Best Boat Tours in Kennebunkport
Real Mainers say the best way to see the coast is by boat! We agree… it’s amazing everytime you can get out on the open water. Kennebunkport is a bustling seaside harbor with several tour boats on the Kennebunk River to get you on board and out on the water, see seals, lighthouses, lobsters, Walkers Point and so much more! So what’s the best Kennebunkport tour boat or charter? Depends on how you like to boat. Do you want to sail, or just cruise, pull up a lobster trap, pass by the Bush Family compound at Walkers Point, or sail […]
Admin Kennebunkport / June 3, 2024
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 […]
Admin Kennebunkport / June 1, 2024
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, […]
Admin Kennebunkport / June 1, 2024
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 […]
Admin Kennebunkport / May 19, 2024
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. […]
Admin Kennebunkport / May 1, 2024
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, […]
Admin Kennebunkport / March 15, 2024
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, […]
Admin Kennebunkport / March 12, 2024