# Event Details - **Event Name**: Santa & Friends Arrive by Boat! Visit At the Pot Buoy Tree + Community Tree Lighting - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 06 Dec, 2025 at 02:00 pm - **Event Description**: ? First Saturday in December – The Boothbay Harbor Region Kicks off the holiday season with one of the best family-friendly Christmas events in Boothbay Harbor! This festive day is packed with holiday cheer and activities for all ages. Santa & Friends Arrive by Boat 2:00 PM Santa Claus and his friends make a grand entrance by boat at The Whale Park/town landing. Families can enjoy a Meet & Greet at the Pot Buoy Tree at Pier 1, from 2:30 – 4:00 PM, complete with holiday crafts, games, seasonal music, warming stations and free treats for waiting families at the Fisherman's Wharf Parking lot while they wait to meet the jolly team. Caroling & Community Tree Lighting – 4:45 PM Join the annual Community Tree Lighting at the Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library. Come sing along with the BRES choir and get in the holiday spirit! The library’s tree will shine bright - lit by Santa, setting the stage for the evening’s festive celebrations. Grab a bite to eat, do a little holiday shopping, and get ready for the: Annual Lighted Boat Parade – 6:45 PM Then, the beloved Lighted Boat Parade in Boothbay Harbor lights up the water with beautifully decorated boats, creating a magical holiday display for visitors and locals alike. Holiday Fireworks put on by the Town of Boothbay Harbor – Following the Parade End the evening with spectacular fireworks over Boothbay Harbor, a perfect finale for this seasonal celebration. The Whale Park, Fisherman’s Memorial, Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church, and the 1901 Footbridge are perfect spots for viewing! OR find a cozy waterfront restaurant and see the show from your table! All events are weather-dependent. In case of rain, activities will move to Sunday, December 7th. Check out all the fun events during the 6 sparkling weeks of Boothbay Lights – Mid November – December – www.boothbaylights.com We are so grateful for our Boothbay Lights sponsors helping us sparkle brightly this season! Our Presenting Sponsor: Boothbay Harbor Summer Cottages Our Legacy Sponsors: -First National Bank -Pier 1 Pizza & Pub -Tindal & Callahan Real Estate and Shuttle Sponsor: Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/boothbay-harbor/santa-and-friends-arrive-by-boat-visit-at-the-pot-buoy-tree-community-tree-lighting/200029086892538 - **Event Categories**: christmas-lights, holiday, fireworks, parades, christmas, music, entertainment, shopping, christmas-markets-and-fairs, christmas-carols - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 979 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Boothbay Harbor - **state**: ME - **country**: United States - **location**: Whale Park Boothbay Harbor Maine - **lat**: 43.85052928 - **long**: -69.628259996667 - **full address**: Whale Park Boothbay Harbor Maine, 42 Commercial St, Boothbay Harbor, ME 04538-1822, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Santa & Friends Arrive by Boat! Visit At the Pot Buoy Tree + Community Tree Lighting - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/bb4d8acd460ae280527daa7ff0eddb76cb22224b13221134e0335cd71aaedf3c-rimg-w1200-h628-dca6c4d7-gmir?v=1764772297 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Santa & Friends Arrive by Boat! Visit At the Pot Buoy Tree + Community Tree Lighting being held? - **A:** Santa & Friends Arrive by Boat! Visit At the Pot Buoy Tree + Community Tree Lighting takes place on Sat, 06 Dec, 2025 at 02:00 pm to Sat, 06 Dec, 2025 at 02:00 pm at Whale Park Boothbay Harbor Maine, 42 Commercial St, Boothbay Harbor, ME 04538-1822, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Santa & Friends Arrive by Boat! Visit At the Pot Buoy Tree + Community Tree Lighting ? - **A:** Santa & Friends Arrive by Boat! Visit At the Pot Buoy Tree + Community Tree Lighting is organized by Boothbay Lights. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Santa & Friends Arrive by Boat! Visit At the Pot Buoy Tree + Community Tree Lighting is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Boothbay Harbor, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 970+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "Santa & Friends Arrive by Boat! 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