Kennebunkport and Kennebunk know how to party…. in all seasons. For New Years, the holiday decorations are up, and the beautiful seaside village in snow and lights and bright red bows bustles for the last night of the year – with cheer! New Years Eve is a fun festive time to be out and about in Kport and Kennebunk.
Looking for a party in the Port? Here are just a few fun happenings over New Years Eve, bye 2024, hello 2025!
For a family friendly New Year’s Eve, downtown Kennebunk hosts an annual Wild Blueberry Drop (Maine’s version of a Times Square ball drop – Maine humor) at 9pm and again at midnight in downtown Kennebunk. Best viewing is from Kennebunk Library lawn next to the First Parish UU Church. This is Kennebunk’s annual Blueberry Drop. The Waterhouse Center will be open for ice skating New Years Eve as well.
Maine & Vine sells all kinds of wine and bubbly for your NYE Champagne and Sparkling Wine needs. We love Maine & Vine, formerly Down East Wine, for their knowledgeable and passionate pours! Stop in for some popping good times, and stock up on your favorite toasting bottles for New Year’s.
Boathouse Waterfront Hotel and Bar hosts a Rock the Boat New Year’s Eve! DJ, dancing, selfie station, snacks, sweets and drinks, Dec 31 8pm- 1am, tickets $140
Stripers Waterside Restaurant at The Breakwater Inn & Spa has a special New Years Eve menu, serving a special menu, make reservations and taste their Exec Chef’s’ creations while overlooking the glittery moonlight on the Kennebunk River.
Ultramar has a Special NYE 3 Course Gourmet dinner for $110 plus tax & gratuity, should be Ultra special…
Chez Rosa rings in the New Year with a tasting menu for just $89 per person. Reservations required.
Bandaloop has a NYE with 5 course Fixe Prix menu featuring the Coast of Mexico, $94 per person, $82 vegan.
Pilot House is the usual fun, New Years is no different…open 12-8pm – always great. Fun, food, local friends, libation and some music.
Old Vines Wine Bar is closed Dec 22 til the spring, last night Dec 21.
For a family friendly New Year’s Eve, downtown Kennebunk hosts an annual Wild Blueberry Drop (Maine’s version of a Times Square ball drop – Maine humor) at 9pm and midnight in downtown Kennebunk. Cheers Kennebunk
January 1 for a fun refreshingly good time, how about a New Year’s dip in the Atlantic? The fun, frosty Annual Atlantic Plunge – Freezin’ For A Reason takes place at Gooch’s Beach Kennebunk. This chilly Polar Plunge event is held at 10am New Year’s Day, Register for this refreshing swim, registration fee is $25.
Hotels and inns like Seaside Inn located directly on Kennebunk Beach have great quiet season rates and romance packages as we head into a new year, so folks from away should come here!
Happy New Year and Cheers Kennebunkport! Soon it will be February is For Lovers when we Paint the Town Red!
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