Kennebunkport's Christmas Prelude

03/13/2026

Prelude’s impact goes far and wide in our community

03/09/2026

Some places you visit. Some places stay with you.

For many, the Kennebunks are more than a stop on the map — they’re where holiday traditions begin, where families gather year after year, where weddings are celebrated, or where a first visit turns into something deeper.

We’re inviting residents and visitors to share their stories and memories of the Kennebunks. The moments that made you smile. The traditions you return for. The reasons this place matters to you.

Your voice will help us protect what makes this community so special while thoughtfully planning for the future.

We’d love to hear your story: http://tinyurl.com/KennebunksExperienceSurvey

Please share with anyone who holds a memory here.

01/21/2026

It might be cold, but Cape Porpoise is still beautiful! 📸 by

12/24/2025

The stockings were hung by the chimney with care …

12/22/2025

Three days until Christmas and we have snow in the forecast! A look back at one of our beautiful Preludes past, this one from

12/17/2025

Just 8 days until Christmas! In the meantime, enjoy our town’s beautiful Christmas lights as captured by

12/14/2025

12/14/2025

Today is the final day of Prelude and it’s going to the dogs! Our 15th annual Pooch Parade, sponsored by , steps off at 11 and you don’t want to miss it! Happy Prelude and thank you for sharing in the magic with us this year!

12/13/2025

Guess who is back today? That’s right - Mrs. Claus makes her triumphant return at 2:30! Before that we have craft shows galore, boat rides, a tuba concert and so much more. Plus tonight’s brand new Holiday Lights at KBIA, sponsored by !

12/13/2025

Congratulations to our tree lighting winner, Ben Longworth, who did an awesome job tonight! Ben’s friends won the auction and surprised him with it. Thanks Ben!

12/12/2025

Baby, we’ve got fireworks and so much more tonight as the second weekend of Prelude kicks off! Don’t miss our Family Street Festival, sponsored by , full of music, food and merriment. We also have our second Dock Square Tree Lighting, sponsored by , followed by our 14th annual fireworks, sponsored by , , and . It will be a blast! Thanks to for years of capturing Prelude magic!