Now that the throngs of people have cleared out of Dock Square, the remaining hardy souls can enjoy a beautifully lit Christmas tree, complete with buoys and lobster topper. The first weekend of Christmas Prelude has drawn to a close, and the Maine Stay Inn is looking forward to round two! This coming weekend is sure to be a blast, especially now that we have a little snow on the ground!
Here is a sneak peak at this weekend’s festivities:
Friday, December 11, 2009
- Holiday Shopping at all sponsoring shops and galleries (think candy canes and cocoa)
- Hot beverages and treats around a roaring fire at Port Bakery
- Live music at Federal Jack’s!
- Festive food and entertainment at local businesses
Saturday, December 12, 2009
- Winter Warmers Open House, featuring Cape Porpoise Kitchen’s cider, cookies, and cocoa
- Prelude Open House of the Historic Nott House
- Historic Trolley Rides through snowy woods while enjoying warm drinks and snacks
- Wandering Christmas Minstrel
- Historic Area Guided Walking Tours

- Holiday Arts and Crafts Fair at the Nonantum
- Historic Inns Open House
- Patriot Fire and Drum Duo through Dock Square
- Kids Cookie Decorating at Port Bakery
- A Cappella Performance
- Christmas Choral at the Village Baptist Church
- New England Ringers
- Holiday Concert
- Live music at Federal Jack’s
- Closing fire and warm drinks
Sunday, December 13, 2009
- Open religious services
- Breakfast with Santa
- Holiday Shopping
- Historic trolley rides
- Santa arrives by fire engine in Cape Porpoise
- Cookie Decorating
- Holiday Tea at the Brick Store Museum
- Closing fire at Port Bakery
We look forward to seeing you this year and hope you will choose the Maine Stay Inn for your Christmas Prelude reservations in 2010!




