Portland Maine Entertainment & Events

Special Events

• Fall Harvest
  58 Fore Street • Portland, ME 04101
  Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad Museum
  207-828-0814
  Visit the museum and enjoy a ride on the historic train during their Fall Harvest weekends. Trains depart on the hour from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. Children can even decorate a pumpkin to take home. Hot cider and cookies will be served as you travel along Portland's waterfront.  more...

• Harvest on the Harbor
  1 Commercial Street, Ocean Gateway Pier • Portland, ME 04101
  207-772-4994
  Harvest on the Harbor is a four-day food & wine festival with great local chefs and vineyards from around the country put on by the Greater Portland Convention & Visitors Bureau. The Harvest On The Harbor was named a "Top Ten Seafood and Wine Event" by Coastal Living magazine and one of four "great ideas" for fall food festivals by People magazine. This fall, experience wine tastings, food seminars, cooking competitions, and gourmet cuisine from award-winning local chefs - the best of Maine food, wine, beer, and spirits set against breathtaking Casco Bay.  more...

• Haunted Ghost Train
  58 Fore Street • Portland, ME 04101
  Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad Museum
  207-828-0814
  A spooky evening train ride along Casco Bay. This ride is not for the faint of heart. Ghost trains depart from the museum on the hour at 5, 6 & 7 p.m. both Friday & Saturday.  more...

• Polar Express
  58 Fore Street • Portland, ME 04101
  Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad Museum
  207-842-0800
  The train will be decorated for the holidays as guests board to meet the conductor and enjoy hot chocolate & cookies, listen to a reading of Polar Express, and meet Santa while singing along with carols.  more...

• Bug Light Kite Festival
  1 Madison Street • Portland, ME 04106
  Bug Light Park
  207-767-7299
  Members of the Noreasters Kite Club and Kites Over New England (KONE) will offer a great display of kites and many activities for kids. They will offer plenty of help to those wanting to learn to fly their own kite. Food & drinks will be available for purchase. Special tours of the inside of the Portland Breakwater Lighthouse will be offered. Will take place from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.  more...

Cinema

• Portland International Film Festival
  1219 Southwest Park Avenue • Portland, ME 04101
  Whitsell Auditorium in Portland Art Museum
  The Portland International Film Festival (PIFF) premieres more than 100 international shorts and feature films to Portland audiences each February. more...

Night Life

• Comedy Connection
  6 Custom House Wharf • Portland, ME 04101
  207-774-5554
  The only full time standup comedy club in Portland, it features an array of entertaining comedy by professional national acts. more...

Concerts & Performances

• PCA Great Performances
  477 Congress Street • Portland, ME 04101
  207-773-3150
  Dedicated to bringing the best music, dance, and theatre to Portland, this performance arts presenter brings high quality opera, ballet, dance, classical music, and national touring Broadway productions to the beautiful Merrill Auditorium.  more...

• Portland Ballet Company
  517 Forest Avenue, #2 • Portland, ME 04101
  207-772-9671
  Enjoy high quality, beautifully presented performances throughout the year with this ballet company that also offers year round classes for adults and children, as well as a summer dance camp. more...

• Portland Opera Repertory Theatre
  477 Congress Street • Portland, ME 04112
  207-879-7678
  This world-class repertory theatre presents original productions and great operatic masterpieces by local, regional, national, and international singers. Curtain time is at 7:30 p.m. more...

• Portland Symphony Orchestra
  281 Broadway • Portland, ME 04101
  207-842-0800
  This symphony orchestra performs a large variety of concerts during their regular season including pops outdoor concerts, Christmas concerts, classical music, Mozart concerts, and weekend pops concerts. more...

• Portland Chamber Music Festival [Thursday, Aug. 8, 2013]
  50 Market Street #137 • Portland, ME 04106
  The Portland Chamber Music Festival is a top chamber music event in New England. It features acclaimed performers from the United States and abroad. In addition to their five-concert summer series, the festival's events also include workshops, youth programs, and more.  more...

Plays & Productions

• Portland Stage Company
  25A Forest Avenue • Portland, ME 04101
  207-774-0465
  "Maine's premier professional theater" that performs classic and contemporary works during their season with past performances including A Christmas Carol, Hallowed Ground, and The Misanthrope. more...

Arts & Crafts Shows

• Annual Holiday Craft Show
  631 Stevens Avenue • Portland, ME 04103
  McAuley High School
  207-225-3279
  The Society of Southern Maine Craftsmen is a juried organization that is known for putting on quality shows. See what wonderful items these Maine craftspeople have for sale. Will take place Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.  more...

• United Maine Craftsmen's Holiday Arts & Crafts
  66 Falmouth Street • Portland, ME 04104
  USM Sullivan Gym
  207-621-2818
  Over 95 talented Maine artisans will be displaying their special gifts. You are sure to find some special holiday gifts. Will offer gift wrapping services and hourly door prizes. Will take place Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. more...

Festivals & Fairs

• Maine Brewers Festival
  239 Park Avenue • Portland, ME 04101
  The Portland Expo
  617-821-9699
  An annual festival to celebrate the local Maine craft beer community. It will feature vendors, great music, and prizes. Attendees will also get to sample some of the best micro brews in the country. Must be 21-years of age to attend. more...

Marathons & 10K Runs

• KAT-Walk & Karo-5K for Brain Aneurysm Awareness
  Preble Street • Portland, ME 04101
  Back Cove Boulevard
  207-462-5819
  KAT-Walk and Karo-5K Run for Maine Brain Aneurysm Awareness will take place in September. Lace up your walking and running shoes. This annual event benefits the Brain Aneurysm Foundation in their efforts to support early detection, education, fund research and create awareness about brain aneurysms. This year's event will be held around the Back Cove Boulevard in Portland, Maine. The event starts at 11:30 a.m. on the pathway across from the Hannaford Plaza and the walk & run will take place at 1 p.m. The whole family is invited for a leisurely walk or to enter the timed 5K run. A Silent Auction, 50/50 raffle and many new attractions will make this a special day.  more...

Sporting Events

• Portland Pirates Hockey
  94 Free Street • Portland, ME 04101
  207-828-4665
  You'll enjoy fast paced professional hockey by this American Hockey League affiliate of the NHL's Anaheim Ducks. Home games are played at the Cumberland Civic Center at One Civic Center Square from October to April. more...

• Portland Sea Dogs
  271 Park Avenue • Portland, ME 04102
  207-879-9500 (Tickets)
  As a AA affiliate of the Boston Red Sox, the Portland Sea Dogs' games are played at Hadlock Field from April until September. more...