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Maine Downtown Beat

Apr 09
Don’t miss these great Maine downtown Farmers’ Markets!

It's always fun to go to a farmers' market, browse the appealing stalls, mingle with the local purveyors and artisans, and even listen to live music. We've crafted a list for you here that goes a bit beyond the traditional market.

Mar 07
50 Downtown Saint-Patrick’s Day friendly pubs, restaurants and events!

Main Street Maine‘s team has put together a list of 50 Saint-Patrick’s Day friendly places located in our nationally recognized Main Street downtowns. Join in for the festive & fun while exploring our wonderful communities!

May 22
Memorial Day Events on Main Street Maine

On Memorial Day, join one of our Main Street Maine‘s communities as they remember and honor those who have died while serving in the United States Armed Forces. 2023 Memorial […]

Nov 11
Downtown Maine Holiday Events on Main Street Maine!

List of Downtown Maine Holiday events in Augusta, Bath, Belfast, Biddeford, Brunswick, Gardiner, Rockland, Saco, Skowhegan and Westbrook.

Oct 18
Celebrate Halloween On Main Street Maine!

Main Street Maine's team has put together a list of safe Halloween-related events that are taking place in our nationally recognized historic downtowns. Join in for the 2022 festive fun while exploring these wonderful Main Streets!

Jun 08
Ice Cream Parlors on Main Street Maine

What could be better than an ice cream, a sorbet or a gelato on a sizzling hot summer day in Maine? Listed below is a sample of some of our […]

Mar 22
Main Street Maine Restaurants with Outdoor Seating

Main Street Maine's list of downtown Restaurants with Outdoor Seating located in our nationally recognized Main Street downtowns. Bon Appétit!

Jan 27
Chocolatiers / Artisanal Chocolate on Main Street Maine

It's time you try some real chocolate locally made in Maine by passionate and talented artisans. MAINE CHOCOLATIERS LIST HERE >

Nov 09
SHOP EARLY, SHOP SAFELY, SHOP LOCALLY – MAIN STREET MAINE SUGGESTIONS

SHOP EARLY, SHOP SAFELY, SHOP LOCALLY – Main Street Maine‘s team has put together a list of unique, safe holiday shops on Main Street Maine. LISTING HERE>

Oct 28
Main Street Maine’s Candy, Ice Cream, Soda Fountain and Cookie Shops!

Sweet tooth anyone? Here is a sample of Main Street Maine’s best downtown candy, ice-cream, old-fashioned soda fountains, waffle and cookie shops! These small, independent businesses are family-friendly places in our vibrant downtowns and some have been around for generations.These authentic Maine sweet tooth shops will send you back in time. Make sure to visit these wonderful downtown gems right on Main Street Maine!

Sep 28
Breweries on Main Street Maine (Updated!)

Sip a downtown pour (Breweries on Main Street Maine). List of Maine’s downtown breweries: Cushnoc Brewing, Bath Brewing, Marshall Wharf, Moderation Brewing, Bateau Brewing, Rock Harbor Brewing, The Run of the Mill, Yes Brewing, ...

Sep 25
Enjoy Main Street Maine’s Many Trails & Parks!

Main Street Maine's communities offer a remarkable variety of natural areas and man-made parks to explore.

Sep 21
Main Street Maine’s Bakeries & Pastry Shops

Fresh bread and croissants anyone? Here is a sample of Main Street Maine’s best downtown bakeries. These small, independent bakeries are important pillars of our vibrant downtowns and some have been around for generations.

Sep 09
Bookshops on Main Street Maine!

Who doesn’t love an independent bookshop? Here is a sample of Main Street Maine’s best downtown bookstores. These small, independent bookshops are important components of our communities and offer places to connect with like-minded individuals. These Maine bookstores offer a depth of knowledge rarely found in bigger chains (or online), and they also support our talented local authors. Make sure to visit these wonderful downtown book shops right on Main Street Maine!

May 27
Main Street Maine’s ingenuity and generosity in the face of a pandemic

The solidarity and ingenuity of our downtown businesses and organizations went on full display since the early stage of the COVID-19 crisis.

Jan 27
Winter Festivals on Main Street Maine!

Winter Festivals on Main Street Maine are the secret to enjoying a long winter! Join our year-round Main Street communities and enjoy these wonderful upcoming Winter celebrations > Biddeford WinterFest […]

Dec 30
2019 New Year’s Eve events on Main Street Maine!

2019 New Year’s Eve events on Main Street Maine! This is it! Only a few more hours before we celebrate the end of 2019 and start 2020 on a high note. The team at Main Street Maine has scouted out our 10 nationally recognized historic downtowns and listed here are some unique, local year-end events. See you on Main Street Maine!

Nov 25
Unique Holiday Shopping on Main Street Maine!

Visit Maine's ten historic, year-round Main Street communities that are vibrant places, providing for a much more unique holiday shopping experience.