Category: Main Street Maine News
Maine's downtowns are home to hundreds of beautiful historic buildings. These edifices retain the character from the days when downtown was the destination for shopping, entertainment, and jobs.
Welcome to our bustling & lively eleven Main Street Maine communities, where artistic delights and entertaining experiences await! PLACES & EVENTS>
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 list of downtown Restaurants with Outdoor Seating located in our nationally recognized Main Street downtowns. Bon Appétit!
Vacationing in Maine with your dog? No problem! The team at Main Street Maine has scouted Maine’s Main Street communities and listed here are a number of pet-friendly places and events.
A great fall getaway! With the arrival of autumn, we are winding down our summer garden activities, and are shifting our focus to our homes and our interiors. Now is a wonderful time to create or refresh a retreat that will keep us cozy and welcome our guests throughout winter. This seasonal urge to decorate makes fall the perfect season for antiquing. In this article, Main Street Maine makes shopping for antiques in Maine easy and much more interesting. Intrigued?
The team at Main Street Maine has scouted out our ten nationally recognized historic, year-round Maine downtowns and listed some great coffee shops and restaurants here.
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!
Main Streets in Maine you should absolutely visit! The following year-round historic downtowns have earned the National Main Street accreditation >>>
Visit Downtown Saco, Maine: Riverwalk, Historic Mills, Local Food, Shops, and Year-Round Events Set between the Saco River and seven miles of sandy beaches, downtown Saco, Maine offers visitors a lively combination of historic architecture, riverfront scenery, locally owned restaurants, independent shops, arts, culture, and community events. Saco is a nationally accredited Main Street community […]
Downtown Brunswick, Maine is already getting into the Halloween spirit with a month of creative, family-friendly events presented by Brunswick Parks & Recreation. From painted storefronts and pumpkin decorating to a community parade and costume contest, there are plenty of ways to celebrate throughout October 2026. Paint Downtown for Halloween The festivities begin with Downtown […]
Craft weekends, live performances, local food, fall festivals, and Halloween fun on Main Street, Maine! October brings crisp air, colorful foliage, and a packed calendar of events to Maine’s historic downtowns. From art demonstrations and poetry readings to live theater, craft beverages, costumed road races, and family-friendly Halloween celebrations, Maine’s Main Street communities offer plenty […]
Discover a revitalizing Southern Maine downtown filled with river scenery, international food, craft beverages, public art, local businesses and community events Located along the Presumpscot River just west of Portland, downtown Westbrook, Maine is one of Southern Maine’s most interesting Main Street destinations. Historic mill buildings stand beside contemporary restaurants, breweries, international markets, creative studios […]
September is one of the best months to explore Maine’s downtowns! If you’re looking for September 2026 Events and Fall Weekends in Maine’s Downtowns, you’ll find plenty to enjoy during this vibrant season. Warm afternoons invite you outside, cooler evenings make downtown dining especially appealing, and the first signs of fall begin to color the […]
Discover an authentic Maine downtown filled with independent shops, antiques, art, international flavors, waterfront scenery, live entertainment, and community spirit Ellsworth, Maine is widely known as a crossroads for travelers heading to Acadia National Park, Mount Desert Island, the Blue Hill Peninsula, and the Schoodic Peninsula. But visitors who turn onto Main Street discover […]
Summer Events on Main Street Maine! Summer is one of the best times to explore Maine’s Main Street communities, where historic downtowns come alive with outdoor concerts, waterfront festivals, art walks, heritage celebrations, food vendors, parades, fireworks, and family-friendly activities. Augusta, Bath, Biddeford, Belfast, Brunswick, Ellsworth, Gardiner, Saco, Skowhegan, Saco, and Westbrook offer unique and […]
Located on the Kennebec River, downtown Skowhegan, Maine offers visitors a different and exciting side of Maine: a historic inland river town shaped by timber, agriculture, waterpower, local food, and outdoor recreation. While Maine’s coastal towns are famous for harbors and ocean views, Skowhegan invites travelers to discover the energy of the Kennebec Valley — […]
Located on the Presumpscot River, downtown Westbrook, Maine is one of Southern Maine’s fastest-growing Main Street destinations. Just minutes from Portland, Westbrook offers visitors a lively mix of historic mill buildings, riverfront walks, locally owned restaurants, craft breweries, international markets, creative businesses, public art, and year-round community events. Some of Westbrook’s highlights feature its waterfront […]
Visit downtown Biddeford! Located on the Saco River, downtown Biddeford, Maine has become one of Southern Maine’s most exciting downtown destinations. Once a major textile mill city, Biddeford has transformed its historic mill district, Main Street, and riverfront into a lively center for restaurants, breweries, cafés, arts, entertainment, local shops, creative businesses, and year-round community […]