Updated for 2024. Having the L.L.Bean Flagship Campus in our town of Freeport, Maine can be pretty exciting during the holidays. They hold a lot of big events throughout the year and help to make the holidays brighter with things like the L.L.Bean Northern Lights Celebration!
Fans of the great outdoors already find the L.L.Bean Flagship Campus ian exciting event. However, those less enthusiastic about thermal underwear and kayak accessories find that a visit to L.L.Bean can still surprise and delight — especially around the holidays when they go all out to spread the spirit of the season
L.L. Bean Northern Lights Celebration
One of Maine’s most magical events of the season is held this year from November 22 through December 29. You’ll experience bright lights, holiday melodies, fantastic shopping, and more. Come, experience the holidays in Freeport, Maine!
Northern Lights Opening Night & Tree Lighting
The opening night at the L.L. Bean Northern Lights Celebration kicks off each year on November 22 with fun activities from 4-8pm. The Tree Lighting Ceremony is a highlight and is scheduled this year at 6:45pm.
The celebration begins with visits with Santa, free hot cocoa, Instagram-worthy photo ops, and more. Julia Gagnon of American Idol and The Fogcutters will provide holiday tunes to provide a little pep to your step as you stroll the L.L. Bean’s winter wonderland.
At the tree lighting ceremony, you’ll see one of the largest Christmas trees in Maine, decorated with thousands of bright and sparkling LED lights. It will certainly be the brightest night of the season. This year’s event will be hosted by Blake, Kelly, and Todd from Maine’s Coast 93.1. It’s an event you won’t want to miss!
L.L. Bean Home for the Holidays Event
This event takes holiday shopping to the next level. The extravaganza is held on Saturday, November 23 from 10am to 4pm. L.L. Bean’s Home Store features gift-giving ideas that are unique and are sure to please the recipient. As the saying goes, you’ll be sure to find something special for everyone. There will be music, fun activities, food samples, and more. Time to grab your wallet and head to L.L. Bean!
31st Annual Freeport Sparkle Celebration
Another delightful Maine holiday event is Freeport’s Sparkle Celebration. This year it’s held on December 6-15 and begins with the annual Parade of Lights downtown on Main Street. All week long you’ll experience fun activities, food trucks, holiday treats, gift giving, and more. Here are some of the highlights:
- Gift Certificate Giveaway
- Holiday Deals
- Stealth Elf
- Sparkle Stroll
- Sparkle Frosty Frolic
L.L. Bean’s Northern Lights Free Weekly and Daily Activities
Beyond the Northern Lights Celebration, L.L.Bean also offers so many other free activities — weekly and daily.
- Mondays from 4-7pm: It’s Paws with Claus
- Tuesdays from 4-8pm: Tea Towel Screen Printing
- Wednesdays from 4-8pm: Bean Boot Lace Bar & Paracord Crafts
- Thursdays from 4-8pm: Holiday Crafts
- Fridays from 4-8pm | Saturdays & Sundays from 11am – 5pm: Meet Santa
- Sundays from 10am – 12pm: Curling Demos
Choose a day or come every day for some fun and holiday cheer! Daily activities include Curling Lane, “Holiday Around the World” on the Home Store porch, warming benches, twinkle light tunnel, the big snow globe, and more
Freeport Christmas Getaway Lodging
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We look forward to serving you!
