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Dec
8
Fri
The Polar Express Train @ Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad Co. & Museum
Dec 8 @ 1:30 pm – 7:45 pm
The Polar Express Train @ Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad Co. & Museum | Portland | Maine | United States

Tickets are NOW ON SALE! TIMES AND DATES VARY

Pricing: Presidential Class: $100 per person | First Class: $60 per person | Coach Class: $35 per person

The Polar Express™ runs on select dates from November 24 to December 23, 2023.

The Polar Express™ Train Ride is the largest annual fundraiser for the non-profit Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad Co. & Museum. This theatrically-driven holiday train has become an annual tradition for thousands of families, drawing over 21,000 passengers in 2022!

The fun begins at Portland’s Ocean Gateway Marine Terminal, warm and glowing with festive holiday cheer. The Conductor arrives and leads passengers onto the nine historic passenger coaches decked out for the holidays. Once on board, magical chefs and stewards serve hot chocolate and cookies. Christmas music fills the cars as the steam locomotive blows its whistle, the wheels start turning, and your roundtrip ride begins to the North Pole. You never know what – or who – you’ll encounter along the way!

Presidential Class details: Passengers riding “Presidential Class” receive our most deluxe level of service! These passengers enjoy reserved premium individual cushioned seating in an exquisite 1880s-era train car, get a commemorative limited-edition ceramic mug to remember their train ride, and can take home a copy of the Polar Express book that has been signed by Santa Claus, on loan from the North Pole Library. (1 copy per grouping of 4 [or fewer] guests).

First Class passengers get to ride in one of Maine Narrow Gauge’s restored turn-of-the-century train cars (with reserved individual padded seating), as well as receive a limited-edition ceramic mug as a unique souvenir of their train ride to the North Pole.

All passengers get the experience of riding on a brilliantly decorated train powered by an authentic steam engine, as well as receive hot chocolate, a cookie, a brief visit from Santa, and for kids, the first gift of Christmas – a silver sleigh bell.

Are you interested in volunteering? Please contact Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad if you want to play a part of this very special magical event! Contact Volunteer@MaineNarrowGauge.org.

Be ready to board at least 20 minutes prior to the train’s departure! The Polar Express™ Train Ride leaves exactly on time. The train must leave on time in order to reach the North Pole before Christmas!

An entire train car may be rented for your party, depending on availability. However, no group discount is available at this time.

Ticketing terms: all tickets are non-refundable and non-exchangeable. Tickets cannot be refunded or exchanged for reasons including, but not limited to, illness, weather, traffic, or a change in the ticketed party’s plans. All ticket sales are final. The ticketing party agrees to abide by all Maine Narrow Gauge rider terms and conditions.

 

Dates & Times

 

Friday, November 24: 2:45pm, 4:00pm, 5:15pm, 6:30pm, 7:45pm

Saturday, November 25: 2:45pm, 4:00pm, 5:15pm, 6:30pm, 7:45pm

Sunday, November 26: 1:30pm, 2:45pm, 4:00pm, 5:15pm, 6:30pm

Friday, December 1: 4:00pm, 5:15pm, 6:30pm, 7:45pm

Saturday, December 2: 2:45pm, 4:00pm, 5:15pm, 6:30pm, 7:45pm

Sunday, December 3: 1:30pm, 2:45pm, 4:00pm, 5:15pm, 6:30pm

Friday, December 8: 4:00pm, 5:15pm, 6:30pm, 7:45pm

Saturday, December 9: 2:45pm, 4:00pm, 5:15pm, 6:30pm, 7:45pm

Sunday, December 10: 1:30pm, 2:45pm, 4:00pm, 5:15pm, 6:30pm

Friday, December 15: 4:00pm, 5:15pm, 6:30pm, 7:45pm

Saturday, December 16: 2:45pm, 4:00pm, 5:15pm, 6:30pm, 7:45pm

Sunday, December 17: 1:30pm, 2:45pm, 4:00pm, 5:15pm, 6:30pm

Tuesday, December 19: 4:00pm, 5:15pm, 6:30pm, 7:45pm

Wednesday, December 20: 4:00pm, 5:15pm, 6:30pm, 7:45pm

Thursday, December 21: 4:00pm, 5:15pm, 6:30pm, 7:45pm

Friday, December 22: 4:00pm, 5:15pm, 6:30pm, 7:45pm

Saturday, December 23: 2:45pm, 4:00pm, 5:15pm, 6:30pm, 7:45pm

Dec
9
Sat
A Walk Through Time in Portland-Celebrating 200+ Years! @ Portland Old Port
Dec 9 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
A Walk Through Time in Portland-Celebrating 200+ Years! @ Portland Old Port | Portland | Maine | United States

Curious about Portland’s history with railroads, fires, wars, the underground railroad, famous poets and Hollywood producers? Join us on this walking tour through time!

Celebrating 200+ years of history in Portland, Maine 2020 marks the bicentennial birthday of the Pine Tree State!

Your tour begins in front of Andy’s Old Port Pub and continues for 2 hours through the historic Old Port, downtown and waterfront areas, sharing highlights of Portland’s history since 1820 and as far back as 1632.

The narrative is shared by highly trained guides with a passion for local history, sights and landmarks. They’ll bring history alive on this leisurely, scenic stroll. Some of the locations we MAY feature on your tour include; the lobsterman’s statue featured at the World’s Fair, the home of Henry Wadsworth-Longfellow and his place of worship, the Eastern Cemetery, the 3rd oldest Abyssinian Church in the U.S,, several underground railroad markers, and more!

We like to finish on a sweet note and you’ll be treated to a local treat at the close of the tour.

More Info:

WHO: All ages are welcome

WHEN: First tour of the day begins at 10:00 and others may be added as we sell out

TIME:  Tour is approx. 2 hours

DISTANCE: Distance covered is approx. 1.5 – 2 miles

COVID19 POLICIES

Please ensure you have read and understand our policies regarding joining a tour before you start the booking process as you will be asked to confirm your compliance. We’re dedicated to flattening the curve and creating the safest entertaining and educational tour possible for guests and guides with your help per our Governor’s guidelines. Please see our full policy here ,

COMFORT AND JOY: CHRISTMAS IN OLDE NEW ENGLAND @ Wadsworth-Longfellow House
Dec 9 @ 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
COMFORT AND JOY: CHRISTMAS IN OLDE NEW ENGLAND @ Wadsworth-Longfellow House | Portland | Maine | United States

COMFORT AND JOY: CHRISTMAS IN OLDE NEW ENGLAND

 

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 25 AT 11 AM, 1 PM, 2 PM, AND 3 PM

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 2, 9, AND 16 AT 11 AM, 1 PM, 2 PM, AND 3 PM

 

“…the coal & wood are still burning warmly and tempt me to sit awhile longer…”

~ Anne Longfellow Pierce in a letter to her sister Mary on December 24, 1850

 

Looking to warm your hands and your heart this season? Keep a cozy and very merry holiday with us at MHS! Tour the Wadsworth-Longfellow House, fitted with the trimmings of a 19th century Christmas and learn about the New England holiday traditions of long ago.  What yummy treats might the Longfellows have enjoyed this time of year?  Did they hang stockings for St. Nicholas on Christmas eve? What games did they play and which songs did they sing?  After touring the house, stop by our museum shop to find unique gifts for everyone on your list and receive a 10% discount on your purchases!

Tickets for these special holiday tours of the Wadsworth-Longfellow House include a guided tour of house.  Tours are limited to 12 guests, will last approximately 45 minutes, and will depart from the Museum Store at 11 AM, 1 PM, 2 PM, and 3 PM on Saturday, November 25 and Saturday, December 2, 9, and 16.  Ticketholders will receive a 10% coupon good towards any purchases they make in the Museum Store on the day of their visit. 

 

Cost: $15 adults; $5 for 17 years old and younger, free for guests under 5; free for MHS members

Location: Maine Historical Society, 489 Congress Street, Portland.

Distillery Tour: Farm to Flask at Maine Craft Distilling @ Maine Craft Distilling
Dec 9 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Distillery Tour: Farm to Flask at Maine Craft Distilling @ Maine Craft Distilling | Portland | Maine | United States

An hour long tour of our distillery, a tasting flight of our local spirits, local cheeses, and lot’s of stories about how the magic actually happens!

  • $25 per person
  • 1 hour
  • Offered Saturdays at select times
  • Tours can be made at least 2 days in advance
  • Must be 21 years of age or older. Proper ID + valid ticket is required at the door

 

INCLUSIONS:

  • Stories about our distillery, our founder, and our mission
  • Tour of the distillery
  • Tastings: Fifty-Stone Whiskey, Alchemy Dry Gin, Sprigge Barrel Rested Gin, Queequeq Spiced Rum, Whipple Tree Brandy, Blueshine Maine Wild Blueberry Liquor
  • Local cheeses
The Polar Express Train @ Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad Co. & Museum
Dec 9 @ 1:30 pm – 7:45 pm
The Polar Express Train @ Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad Co. & Museum | Portland | Maine | United States

Tickets are NOW ON SALE! TIMES AND DATES VARY

Pricing: Presidential Class: $100 per person | First Class: $60 per person | Coach Class: $35 per person

The Polar Express™ runs on select dates from November 24 to December 23, 2023.

The Polar Express™ Train Ride is the largest annual fundraiser for the non-profit Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad Co. & Museum. This theatrically-driven holiday train has become an annual tradition for thousands of families, drawing over 21,000 passengers in 2022!

The fun begins at Portland’s Ocean Gateway Marine Terminal, warm and glowing with festive holiday cheer. The Conductor arrives and leads passengers onto the nine historic passenger coaches decked out for the holidays. Once on board, magical chefs and stewards serve hot chocolate and cookies. Christmas music fills the cars as the steam locomotive blows its whistle, the wheels start turning, and your roundtrip ride begins to the North Pole. You never know what – or who – you’ll encounter along the way!

Presidential Class details: Passengers riding “Presidential Class” receive our most deluxe level of service! These passengers enjoy reserved premium individual cushioned seating in an exquisite 1880s-era train car, get a commemorative limited-edition ceramic mug to remember their train ride, and can take home a copy of the Polar Express book that has been signed by Santa Claus, on loan from the North Pole Library. (1 copy per grouping of 4 [or fewer] guests).

First Class passengers get to ride in one of Maine Narrow Gauge’s restored turn-of-the-century train cars (with reserved individual padded seating), as well as receive a limited-edition ceramic mug as a unique souvenir of their train ride to the North Pole.

All passengers get the experience of riding on a brilliantly decorated train powered by an authentic steam engine, as well as receive hot chocolate, a cookie, a brief visit from Santa, and for kids, the first gift of Christmas – a silver sleigh bell.

Are you interested in volunteering? Please contact Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad if you want to play a part of this very special magical event! Contact Volunteer@MaineNarrowGauge.org.

Be ready to board at least 20 minutes prior to the train’s departure! The Polar Express™ Train Ride leaves exactly on time. The train must leave on time in order to reach the North Pole before Christmas!

An entire train car may be rented for your party, depending on availability. However, no group discount is available at this time.

Ticketing terms: all tickets are non-refundable and non-exchangeable. Tickets cannot be refunded or exchanged for reasons including, but not limited to, illness, weather, traffic, or a change in the ticketed party’s plans. All ticket sales are final. The ticketing party agrees to abide by all Maine Narrow Gauge rider terms and conditions.

 

Dates & Times

 

Friday, November 24: 2:45pm, 4:00pm, 5:15pm, 6:30pm, 7:45pm

Saturday, November 25: 2:45pm, 4:00pm, 5:15pm, 6:30pm, 7:45pm

Sunday, November 26: 1:30pm, 2:45pm, 4:00pm, 5:15pm, 6:30pm

Friday, December 1: 4:00pm, 5:15pm, 6:30pm, 7:45pm

Saturday, December 2: 2:45pm, 4:00pm, 5:15pm, 6:30pm, 7:45pm

Sunday, December 3: 1:30pm, 2:45pm, 4:00pm, 5:15pm, 6:30pm

Friday, December 8: 4:00pm, 5:15pm, 6:30pm, 7:45pm

Saturday, December 9: 2:45pm, 4:00pm, 5:15pm, 6:30pm, 7:45pm

Sunday, December 10: 1:30pm, 2:45pm, 4:00pm, 5:15pm, 6:30pm

Friday, December 15: 4:00pm, 5:15pm, 6:30pm, 7:45pm

Saturday, December 16: 2:45pm, 4:00pm, 5:15pm, 6:30pm, 7:45pm

Sunday, December 17: 1:30pm, 2:45pm, 4:00pm, 5:15pm, 6:30pm

Tuesday, December 19: 4:00pm, 5:15pm, 6:30pm, 7:45pm

Wednesday, December 20: 4:00pm, 5:15pm, 6:30pm, 7:45pm

Thursday, December 21: 4:00pm, 5:15pm, 6:30pm, 7:45pm

Friday, December 22: 4:00pm, 5:15pm, 6:30pm, 7:45pm

Saturday, December 23: 2:45pm, 4:00pm, 5:15pm, 6:30pm, 7:45pm

Weekend Scavenger Hunts with Scavenge Portland @ $3 Deweys - Starting Location
Dec 9 @ 3:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Weekend Scavenger Hunts with Scavenge Portland @ $3 Deweys - Starting Location | Portland | Maine | United States

Your weekend just became an adventure! Call Scavenge Portland to schedule your next bachelorette party, team outing, or family day. This is no ordinary scavenger hunt. Follow hints to hop your way through Portland while visiting various local pubs and eateries.

To book your private hunt or join an already scheduled adventure call Derek at 207-409-6928 or email derek@scavengeportland.com.

Dec
10
Sun
A Walk Through Time in Portland-Celebrating 200+ Years! @ Portland Old Port
Dec 10 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
A Walk Through Time in Portland-Celebrating 200+ Years! @ Portland Old Port | Portland | Maine | United States

Curious about Portland’s history with railroads, fires, wars, the underground railroad, famous poets and Hollywood producers? Join us on this walking tour through time!

Celebrating 200+ years of history in Portland, Maine 2020 marks the bicentennial birthday of the Pine Tree State!

Your tour begins in front of Andy’s Old Port Pub and continues for 2 hours through the historic Old Port, downtown and waterfront areas, sharing highlights of Portland’s history since 1820 and as far back as 1632.

The narrative is shared by highly trained guides with a passion for local history, sights and landmarks. They’ll bring history alive on this leisurely, scenic stroll. Some of the locations we MAY feature on your tour include; the lobsterman’s statue featured at the World’s Fair, the home of Henry Wadsworth-Longfellow and his place of worship, the Eastern Cemetery, the 3rd oldest Abyssinian Church in the U.S,, several underground railroad markers, and more!

We like to finish on a sweet note and you’ll be treated to a local treat at the close of the tour.

More Info:

WHO: All ages are welcome

WHEN: First tour of the day begins at 10:00 and others may be added as we sell out

TIME:  Tour is approx. 2 hours

DISTANCE: Distance covered is approx. 1.5 – 2 miles

COVID19 POLICIES

Please ensure you have read and understand our policies regarding joining a tour before you start the booking process as you will be asked to confirm your compliance. We’re dedicated to flattening the curve and creating the safest entertaining and educational tour possible for guests and guides with your help per our Governor’s guidelines. Please see our full policy here ,

Weekend Scavenger Hunts with Scavenge Portland @ $3 Deweys - Starting Location
Dec 10 @ 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Weekend Scavenger Hunts with Scavenge Portland @ $3 Deweys - Starting Location | Portland | Maine | United States

Your weekend just became an adventure! Call Scavenge Portland to schedule your next bachelorette party, team outing, or family day. This is no ordinary scavenger hunt. Follow hints to hop your way through Portland while visiting various local pubs and eateries.

To book your private hunt or join an already scheduled adventure call Derek at 207-409-6928 or email derek@scavengeportland.com.

The Polar Express Train @ Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad Co. & Museum
Dec 10 @ 1:30 pm – 7:45 pm
The Polar Express Train @ Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad Co. & Museum | Portland | Maine | United States

Tickets are NOW ON SALE! TIMES AND DATES VARY

Pricing: Presidential Class: $100 per person | First Class: $60 per person | Coach Class: $35 per person

The Polar Express™ runs on select dates from November 24 to December 23, 2023.

The Polar Express™ Train Ride is the largest annual fundraiser for the non-profit Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad Co. & Museum. This theatrically-driven holiday train has become an annual tradition for thousands of families, drawing over 21,000 passengers in 2022!

The fun begins at Portland’s Ocean Gateway Marine Terminal, warm and glowing with festive holiday cheer. The Conductor arrives and leads passengers onto the nine historic passenger coaches decked out for the holidays. Once on board, magical chefs and stewards serve hot chocolate and cookies. Christmas music fills the cars as the steam locomotive blows its whistle, the wheels start turning, and your roundtrip ride begins to the North Pole. You never know what – or who – you’ll encounter along the way!

Presidential Class details: Passengers riding “Presidential Class” receive our most deluxe level of service! These passengers enjoy reserved premium individual cushioned seating in an exquisite 1880s-era train car, get a commemorative limited-edition ceramic mug to remember their train ride, and can take home a copy of the Polar Express book that has been signed by Santa Claus, on loan from the North Pole Library. (1 copy per grouping of 4 [or fewer] guests).

First Class passengers get to ride in one of Maine Narrow Gauge’s restored turn-of-the-century train cars (with reserved individual padded seating), as well as receive a limited-edition ceramic mug as a unique souvenir of their train ride to the North Pole.

All passengers get the experience of riding on a brilliantly decorated train powered by an authentic steam engine, as well as receive hot chocolate, a cookie, a brief visit from Santa, and for kids, the first gift of Christmas – a silver sleigh bell.

Are you interested in volunteering? Please contact Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad if you want to play a part of this very special magical event! Contact Volunteer@MaineNarrowGauge.org.

Be ready to board at least 20 minutes prior to the train’s departure! The Polar Express™ Train Ride leaves exactly on time. The train must leave on time in order to reach the North Pole before Christmas!

An entire train car may be rented for your party, depending on availability. However, no group discount is available at this time.

Ticketing terms: all tickets are non-refundable and non-exchangeable. Tickets cannot be refunded or exchanged for reasons including, but not limited to, illness, weather, traffic, or a change in the ticketed party’s plans. All ticket sales are final. The ticketing party agrees to abide by all Maine Narrow Gauge rider terms and conditions.

 

Dates & Times

 

Friday, November 24: 2:45pm, 4:00pm, 5:15pm, 6:30pm, 7:45pm

Saturday, November 25: 2:45pm, 4:00pm, 5:15pm, 6:30pm, 7:45pm

Sunday, November 26: 1:30pm, 2:45pm, 4:00pm, 5:15pm, 6:30pm

Friday, December 1: 4:00pm, 5:15pm, 6:30pm, 7:45pm

Saturday, December 2: 2:45pm, 4:00pm, 5:15pm, 6:30pm, 7:45pm

Sunday, December 3: 1:30pm, 2:45pm, 4:00pm, 5:15pm, 6:30pm

Friday, December 8: 4:00pm, 5:15pm, 6:30pm, 7:45pm

Saturday, December 9: 2:45pm, 4:00pm, 5:15pm, 6:30pm, 7:45pm

Sunday, December 10: 1:30pm, 2:45pm, 4:00pm, 5:15pm, 6:30pm

Friday, December 15: 4:00pm, 5:15pm, 6:30pm, 7:45pm

Saturday, December 16: 2:45pm, 4:00pm, 5:15pm, 6:30pm, 7:45pm

Sunday, December 17: 1:30pm, 2:45pm, 4:00pm, 5:15pm, 6:30pm

Tuesday, December 19: 4:00pm, 5:15pm, 6:30pm, 7:45pm

Wednesday, December 20: 4:00pm, 5:15pm, 6:30pm, 7:45pm

Thursday, December 21: 4:00pm, 5:15pm, 6:30pm, 7:45pm

Friday, December 22: 4:00pm, 5:15pm, 6:30pm, 7:45pm

Saturday, December 23: 2:45pm, 4:00pm, 5:15pm, 6:30pm, 7:45pm

Dec
11
Mon
A Walk Through Time in Portland-Celebrating 200+ Years! @ Portland Old Port
Dec 11 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
A Walk Through Time in Portland-Celebrating 200+ Years! @ Portland Old Port | Portland | Maine | United States

Curious about Portland’s history with railroads, fires, wars, the underground railroad, famous poets and Hollywood producers? Join us on this walking tour through time!

Celebrating 200+ years of history in Portland, Maine 2020 marks the bicentennial birthday of the Pine Tree State!

Your tour begins in front of Andy’s Old Port Pub and continues for 2 hours through the historic Old Port, downtown and waterfront areas, sharing highlights of Portland’s history since 1820 and as far back as 1632.

The narrative is shared by highly trained guides with a passion for local history, sights and landmarks. They’ll bring history alive on this leisurely, scenic stroll. Some of the locations we MAY feature on your tour include; the lobsterman’s statue featured at the World’s Fair, the home of Henry Wadsworth-Longfellow and his place of worship, the Eastern Cemetery, the 3rd oldest Abyssinian Church in the U.S,, several underground railroad markers, and more!

We like to finish on a sweet note and you’ll be treated to a local treat at the close of the tour.

More Info:

WHO: All ages are welcome

WHEN: First tour of the day begins at 10:00 and others may be added as we sell out

TIME:  Tour is approx. 2 hours

DISTANCE: Distance covered is approx. 1.5 – 2 miles

COVID19 POLICIES

Please ensure you have read and understand our policies regarding joining a tour before you start the booking process as you will be asked to confirm your compliance. We’re dedicated to flattening the curve and creating the safest entertaining and educational tour possible for guests and guides with your help per our Governor’s guidelines. Please see our full policy here ,