Christmas in Bath, Maine, is a magical experience filled with New England charm and heartwarming holiday traditions. The historic “City of Ships” combines its maritime heritage and cozy, small-town atmosphere with a fun assortment of festive holiday events.
Christmas is one of the most anticipated holidays of the year in Bath, ME and it shows. Once Halloween has come and gone, everywhere you look, people are busy putting up seasonal trimmings. Downtown streets sparkle with beautifully decorated shopfronts, twinkling lights, and eye-catching wreaths. Sometimes you feel as if you’ve wandered into a classic Christmas postcard. Wonderful!
Further, Bath plays host to a variety of special holiday events, all season long. Read on and see!
Old Fashioned Christmas in Bath 2024
Community Tree Lighting – November 30, 4pm-6pm
Gather at Library Park for cocoa, cookies, and a carol sing-along with the Nor’easters Barbershop Chorus. The Woodland Wonderland Characters will be there for selfies. Santa arrives by Trolley a little after 4pm.
Bright Night Bath – December 6, 5pm-8pm
A festive night in downtown Bath with holiday bedecked shop and restaurant windows. Attractions include a live choir and bands, costumed characters, hot cocoa, roasted chestnuts, and more!
Trolley Caroling! – December 6-7, 13-14, 20-21, 4pm-8pm
All aboard for excitement! Enjoy a festive ride aboard the Bath Trolley to see the historic sea-faring city of Bath decorated for the holidays. Pick up at City Bus Stop on Front Street. First come, first serve. No tickets required.
Downtown Day – December 14, 10am-1pm
Downtown Day in Bath sees wandering Woodland Characters, Santa’s ATV Parade, live music, a scavenger hunt, and other special activities will be popping up everywhere.
Paul Revere Bell Ringing – December 31, 11:45am
Meet at Hallet’s Clock at the corner of Front & Centre Streets for a community sing of “The 12 Days of Bath” and a reading of The Proclamation. At noon, the Paul Revere Bell atop City Hall will be rung 12 times by the Citizen of the Year. A community sing of “Auld Lang Syne” follows. A short and sweet Bath tradition welcoming the New Year.
Visit visitbath.com for more details on holiday events in Bath.
Holiday Shows at Chocolate Church
The holiday schedule at the Chocolate Church Arts Center offers a variety of festive, seasonal performances to attend. Better yet, the distinctive brown steeple of the repurposed 1847 church, is just a half mile from our Maine bed and breakfast at 804 Washington St.
Holiday Hot Chocolate with the Volunteer Jazz Band – December 7, 7pm
A holiday concert in several genres, including jazz, swing, rock, pop, and classical. All proceeds to benefit the Chocolate Church and its vital community programs.
¡Hanukkah Mexicana! – December 13, 5pm
Join us for this multi-faceted cultural extravaganza with food, music, and dancing. Featuring the Casco Bay Tummlers & Veronica Roblés All Female Mariachi Band
Còig – December 14, 7pm
Nova Scotia’s Còig presents an evening of Celtic holiday music, with lively instrumentals, stirring vocals, and festive favorites from their Christmas albums, “Carols” and “Carols Too”.
Sing! It’s Christmas Community Sing-Along – December 16, 5pm
Join in with the Bath community at this FREE event as we come together to celebrate this joyous season. A cherished tradition of the Bath, ME.
Our Bath bed and breakfast’s location in the historic district puts you within just a few minutes of all the events listed above. You’re also within walking distance of lovely winter views along the Kennebec River. Warm up afterward with something warm and yummy at the Inn or one of the many, local cafes or restaurants.
Whether shopping, celebrating, or simply relaxing, Christmas in Bath, Maine, is an enchanting holiday experience. Book your stay today!