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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.

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!

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 […]

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

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!

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 […]

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

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

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>

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!

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, ...

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

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.

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!

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

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 […]

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!

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