Boothbay is home to year round events!
Check out our list of local events. While we have attempted to be as complete and accurate as possible, schedules ARE subject to change!
Please feel free to contact us (or the Boothbay Harbor Chamber of Commerce or Boothbay Region Information Center) to verify any of this information.
Happy New Year! Winter office hours Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm, Sat-Sun 9am-3:30pm
The Boneheads play the music of Van Morrison
Tugboat Inn & Restaurant Open for the Season!
Marina Lounge Opens for the Season!
Grammy award winning artist Suzy Bogguss comes to the Opera House
Maine Days at the Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens ~ Maine residents can visit the gardens for free
Roof Top Deck Opens for the Season! (Weather Dependent - Rain Date will be June 19)
Entertainment begins in the Marina Lounge
Annual Maine Lobster Boat Races ~ Outer harbor 10am
Annual Windjammer Days ~ visit https://www.boothbayharborwindjammerdays.org/ or https://www.boothbayharbor.com/ for more information
https://lighthouseeducation.org/
Independence Day ~ Fireworks at 9pm (rain date July 5)
Annual Antique Auto Day ~ at the Boothbay Railway Village
Champion The Cure Challenge ~ Run, walk or cycle to support local cancer research and patient care ~ Brewer, Maine
Annual Boothbay Charities Classic Cornhole Tournament at the Boothbay Railway Museum
Damariscotta Pumpkinfest & Regatta ~View the giant decorated pumpkins all along Main Street
58th Annual Fall Foliage Fair at the Boothbay Railway Museum
Tugboat Restaurant goes to a 4 day schedule ~ open Thursday through Sunday (closed Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday)
Gardens Aglow at the Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens ~ visit www.mainegardens.org for more information
Boothbay Lights Holiday Celebration ~ Shop * Dine * Sparkle ~ visit www.boothbaylights.com or the Boothbay Harbor Region Chamber of Commerce at boothbayharbor.com for more information
Annual Early Bird Sale in Boothbay Harbor ~ wear your jammies! Most sales are all day – shop local!!
Lighted Fire Truck & First Responders Parade ~ visit www.boothbayharbor.com for more information
Happy Thanksgiving! The Tugboat Restaurant will be serving a special menu 12-7pm
The Igloos return to the Tugboat Marina Deck!
Santa Arrives by Boat, Lighted Boat Parade and Holiday Sparkle Fireworks ~ over the inner harbor
Three weekends at the Boothbay Railway Museum
Three weekends at the Boothbay Railway Museum
Annual Gingerbread Spectacular at the Opera House at Boothbay Harbor
Family Night Shopping ~ support your local businesses!
Three weekends at the Boothbay railway Museum
Merry Christmas! (Our restaurant will be closed Dec 24 and 25th)
The Tugboat Restaurant will be open Saturday through Wednesday to finish out the year. See our Dining Page for specific hours.
Happy New Year! Last night of the Tugboat Inn & Restaurant – see you in 2026!