Christmas by the Sea
Ogunquit, MaineMore of a full-blown holiday festival, Christmas by the Sea also boasts a fair within a festival that may entice full families of shoppers. Holiday activities designed for all ages, in a decorated to the hilt, Ogunquit Village. Pick up a complete schedule of events when you get into town. Their 4th Annual Arts & Crafts Show on Saturday features many fine New England artisans who bring enough wares to fulfill all on your list. And when the shopping makes you hungry, head to their 20th Annual Chowder and Chocolate Tasting Competition. Area restaurants compete, and you will be the judge on who wins! Can't beat seaside strolling and shopping.
Dec. 11-13; Ogunquit, Maine; www.ogunquitmotel.com
(Photo courtesy of Monique Meadows)
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A self-proclaimed "New England love-it-all," Kimberly Sherman has run, biked, driven, shopped, eaten, camped, museum-hopped, and listened to live music all over the region. Always carrying her camera, she has captured many of her New England adventures on film. She is a regular contributor to The Boston Globe and Boston.com, and blogs about events around New England. Kim lives in southern New Hampshire with her family. Contact Kim