2024 Schedule
Quinn’s Tree Farm Downtown Lot [$]
December – Christmas! | Next to Maine Grains, 42 Court St.
A Christmas tree wonderland, right in Downtown Skowhegan, of wreaths and trees from Cornville’s Christmas Tree Farm, Quinn’s Tree Farm!
Thursday, December 5th
GFWC Semper Fidelis Lumberjack Bash!
5-8 p.m.| Unwined
Join guest bartenders from GFWC Semper Fidelis as they raise money for GFWC Maine Elder Abuse Scholarship. There will be raffle prizes, signature cocktails, and more. Bring a pet food donation (or two) for the Somerset Humane Society and don’t forget to wear your best plaid!
Friday, December 6th
The Polar Express (PG; 2004) Free Showing!
4 p.m. | Spotlight Cinemas at the Strand
A Christmas Story (PG; 1983) Free Showing!
4:30 p.m. | Spotlight Cinemas at the Strand
Happy Hour!
5 – 8 p.m. | Joe’s Flat Iron Cafe
SKOW-Whoville Parade featuring the Grinch, Martha Mae, and Mr. and Mrs. Clause! [Free!]
Sponsored by Main Roof Solutions
6:30 – 8 p.m. | View from Water Street, Skowhegan
Floats will convene at the District Court Parking Lot.
Saturday, December 7th
Breakfast with Santa [$]
7:30 – 10 a.m.| Skowhegan Federated Church, Tewksbury Hall
Breakfast Prices: $5 for children under 12/$7 for adults. Cash and cards are accepted. For more information please call (207) 474-2776.
Holiday Craft Fair
9 a.m. – 2 p.m.| Skowhegan Community Center
Vendors wanted! Please reach out to the Skowhegan Parks and Recreation Department for more information.
A Christmas Story (PG; 1983) Free Showing!
10 a.m. | Spotlight Cinemas at the Strand
Friends of the Library Bake Sale
10 a.m. – 3 p.m. |Friends of the Library Shop and the Skowhegan Free Public Library
Santa Claus Storytime
10:30 a.m. | Skowhegan Free Public Library
Join us for a story read by Santa himself, followed by a craft and photos. Don’t forget to bring Santa your Christmas list!
Christmas with the Kranks (PG; 2004) Free Showing!
10:30 a.m. | Spotlight Cinemas at the Strand
Redington Memorial Home – Tree Festival
10 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. |Redington Memorial Home
Vote for your favorite Christmas tree decorated by local businesses. There will be a First Place winner, a Runner-Up, and an Honorable Mention. Drinks & snacks will be available. Santa Claus will be there, so bring your cameras!
SKOW-Whovillage Stroll sponsored by Maine Roof Solutions
10 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. | 185 Water St. and Downtown
We are thrilled to bring you tons of Grinch-themed family activities! See below for details about activity stations in downtown Skowhegan!
2024 WhoVillage Activities – Check back for updates!
Grinch, Martha Mae, Cindy Lou Who Appearance [Free!] around downtown Skowhegan
Petting Zoo [Free!] behind The Bankery and Skowhegan Fleuriste, 87 Water Street
Sponsored by Key Appliance
Roast Beast – Holiday Singing Pig [Free!] Next to ZAAP Thai, 105 Water Street
Sponsored by KVCAP
VIW (Very Important Who) Bags [$] 75 Water Street
Sponsored by the Old Mill Pub & GFWC Semper Fidelis
The Grinch’s Stolen Items [Donation] Skowhegan Outdoors Basecamp, 65 Water Street (Riverside)
Sponsored by Spotlight Cinemas at the Strand
The Grinch Story Walk [Free!] Water Street
Sponsored by Russakoff Jewelers
Hot Chocolate, Cotton Candy, and Popcorn [Free!] 75 Water Street
Sponsored by Butler’s Car Wash
Grinch Games [Free!] 75 Water Street, Skowhegan
Face Painting [Free!] 75 Water Street
Horse & Carriage Rides with Seavey Farm [Free!] pick up at the Skowhegan Regional Chamber of Commerce, 23 Commercial Street | Sponsored by the Bankery & Skowhegan Fleuriste
Holiday Bird Feeder Craft [Free!] Skowhegan Outdoors Basecamp, 65 Water Street (Riverside)
Sponsored by Redington-Fairview General Hospital
Cookie Decorating [Free!] Computer Improvements, 101 Water Street, with the Skowhegan Women’s Club
Slap Bracelet Decorating [Free!] Key Appliance, 101 Water Street, With Community Care
The Grinch Scavenger Hunt at participating locations – Pick up hunt sheets at the Bankery, Joe’s Flat Iron Cafe, and Computer Improvements/Key Appliance!
SKOW-WhoCrawl [$]
Sponsored by the Old Mill Pub
6:30 -9 p.m. | Downtown Skowhegan
Join us for a 21+ tour of downtown Skowhegan’s finest food and beverage establishments.
Purchase tickets here!
Sunday, December 8th
The Polar Express (2004) Free Showing!
10 a.m. | Spotlight Cinemas at the Strand
Christmas with the Kranks (PG; 2004) Free Showing!
10:30 a.m. | Spotlight Cinemas at the Strand
Saturday, December 7 – January 2
Community Giving Tree organized by Main Street Skowhegan
65 Water Street (riverside)| All day, every day
The Main Street Skowhegan team invites you to join them in “decorating” a Giving Tree located outside their Skowhegan Outdoors Basecamp at 65 Water Street. Adorn the tree with hats, gloves, mittens, and warm socks – add a ribbon and hang them or place them among the branches. Those in need are invited to select warm items as a reminder that Skowhegan cares as we spread warmth throughout the holiday season!
Thank you to our SKOW-Whoville Lead Sponsor
Thank you to our SKOW-Whoville Sponsors
Whittemore & Sons | Austin Associates | Animal Medical Clinic | Redington-Fairview General Hospital
Hammond Lumber | Butler’s Car Wash