Check back in November for the 2024 schedule of events!
2023 Schedule
Quinn’s Tree Farm Downtown Lot [$]
November 24 – Christmas! | Next to Maine Grains, 42 Court St.
A Christmas tree wonderland, right in Downtown Skowhegan, of wreaths and trees from Cornville’s Christmas Tree Farm, Quinn’s Tree Farm!
Thursday, November 30th
PJ Party for GFWC Maine Elder Abuse Scholarship
4 p.m. | Unwined – Skowhegan, 151 Water St.
Wear a pair of pajamas and bring a pair of new children’s or women’s pajamas to be donated to the domestic violence shelter! Your local GFWC Semper Fidelis Club members will be guest bartending, and working for tips, all going to the Maine Elder Abuse Scholarship with collected pajamas!
Friday, December 1st
Help Build a Diaper Igloo – Stuff the Cruiser Fundraiser
KVCAP, Skowhegan Police Department, and Hannaford Supermarket – Skowhegan
3-6 p.m. | Hannaford Supermarketing – Fairgrounds Marketplace
Help stuff the Skowhegan Police cruiser and build a diaper igloo. These will be donated to families in the Skowhegan area. We will have hot cocoa and other winter treats!
Elf (2003) Free Showing!
4 p.m. | Spotlight Cinemas at the Strand
The Grinch (2018) Free Showing!
4:30 p.m. | Spotlight Cinemas at the Strand
Christmas Magic Show by Conjuring Carroll
Maine Magic Media & Marketing
5:15 p.m. | The SPACE on the River, 181 Water St.
We have several shows at this facility during SKOW-Whoville. Check them out here!
SKOW-Whoville Parade featuring the Grinch, Martha Mae, and Mr. and Mrs. Clause! [Free!]
Sponsored by Main Roof Solutions
6:30 – 8 p.m. | View from Water Street, Skowhegan
New route this year: Floats will convene at the District Court Parking Lot.
Saturday, December 2nd
Santa’s Breakfast [$]
8 – 10 a.m. | Skowhegan Federated Church, Tewksbury Hall
Breakfast Prices: $3.00 for ages 12 and under; $7.00 – for ages 13 and older.
Centenary Methodist Church Craft Fair
9 a.m. – 3 p.m. | 103 Dr. Mann Road, Skowhegan
For more details call 431-9160 or text only 612-8380 to reserve rental craft space. Crafters and vendors wanted 8×8 space for $20.00. Luncheon and bake sale available!
Skowhegan Community Center Craft Fair
9 a.m.-2 p.m. | 39 Poulin Drive, Skowhegan
WE WOULD LOVE TO HAVE YOU AS A VENDOR! Email: skowrec@skowhegan.org (207) 474-6901 or stop into the Community Center for an application!
Skowhegan Eagles Club Holiday Craft Fair, Raffles, and Bake Sale
9 a.m. | Skowhegan Eagles Club
The Polar Express (2004) Free Showing!
10 a.m. | Spotlight Cinemas at the Strand
Elf (2003) Free Showing!
10:30 p.m. | Spotlight Cinemas at the Strand
Tree Decoration Competition
10 a.m. check-in, starts at 10:15 a.m. | behind Skowhegan Outdoors Basecamp, 65 Water St. (Riverside)
Gather your team members and materials to decorate your Quinn’s Tree Farm holiday tree in just 30 min while competing against other teams for the GRAND PRIZE! $25 per team (4)
Register your team here!
Toy Drive for the Sweet Dreams Project
10 a.m.-2 p.m. | in front of Unwined, 151 Water St.
Bring joy to every age! Join our toy drive and help us spread smiles to kids aged 0-16. Let’s make this holiday season magical for every child in our community.
SKOW-Whovillage Stroll sponsored by Maine Roof Solutions
10 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. | 185 Water St. and Downtown
We are thrilled to bring you tons of Grinch-themed family activities! See below for details about activity stations in downtown Skowhegan!
2023 WhoVillage Activities – Check back for updates!
Grinch & Martha Mae Appearance [Free!] around downtown Skowhegan
Cindy Lou Who and Max the Dog Appearance [Free!] around downtown Skowhegan
Petting Zoo [Free!] behind The Bankery and Skowhegan Fleuriste, 87 Water Street
Sponsored by Key Appliance
Roast Beast – Holiday Singing Pig [Free!] Next to ZAAP Thai, 105 Water Street
Sponsored by KVCAP
VIW (Very Important Who) Bags [$] Skowhegan Outdoors Basecamp, 65 Water Street (Riverside)
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!] on the Debe River Walk across the Walking Bridge
Sponsored by Russakoff Jewelers
Hot Chocolate [Free!] Skowhegan Outdoors Basecamp, 65 Water Street (Riverside)
Sponsored by the Bankery & Skowhegan Fleuriste
Who-mallow Roasting [Free!] Skowhegan Outdoors Basecamp, 65 Water Street (Riverside)
Sponsored by the Bankery & Skowhegan Fleuriste
Grinch Games [Free!] Skowhegan Outdoors Basecamp, 65 Water Street (Riverside)
Sponsored by Redington-Fairview General Hospital
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
Letters to Santa [Free!] at Joe’s Flat Iron Cafe, 65 Water Street
Grinch Popcorn [Free!] at Skowhegan Outdoors Basecamp, 65 Water Street (Riverside)
Sponsored by Redington Fairview General Hospital
Grinch Cotton Candy [Free!] Skowhegan Outdoors Basecamp, 65 Water Street (Riverside)
Sponsored by Butler’s Car Wash
Holiday Craft [Free!] Skowhegan Outdoors Basecamp, 65 Water Street (Riverside)
Sponsored by Unwined – Skowhegan
Cookie Decorating [Free!] Computer Improvements, 101 Water Street, with the Skowhegan Women’s Club
Grinch Face Paper Plates [Free!] Whittemores Real Estate, 108 Water Street, with Rotary Club
Christmas Card Making [Free!] Joe’s Flat Iron Cafe, 65 Water Street, with Semper Fidelis
Ornament Making [Free!] Somerset Public Health, 20 Madison Ave, with R.E.A.C.H
Slap Bracelet Decorating [Free!] Spotlight Cinemas at the Stand, 19 Court Street, with Community Care
Grinch Activities and Crafts [Free!] Misners Makings, 66 Water Street
Grinchy Ornament Craft [Free!] Pine & Willow, 48 Court Street
The Grinch Scavenger Hunt at participating locations – Pick up hunt sheets at the Bankery, Joe’s Flat Iron Cafe, and Computer Improvements/Key Appliance!
Lights to Remember
6 p.m. | Downtown Skowhegan
Join Hospice Volunteers of Somerset County for the annual Lights to Remember Ceremony. Honor loved ones who are no longer with us during the holiday season by helping to place luminaries throughout the downtown area.
SKOW-WhoCrawl [$]
Sponsored by the Old Mill Pub
7-9 p.m. | Downtown Skowhegan
Join us for a tour of downtown Skowhegan’s finest food and beverage establishments.
Purchase tickets here!
Sunday, December 3rd
Live Auction Fashion Show [$]
9:30 a.m. | Unwined, 151 Water St., Skowhegan
$10 – Enjoy brunch and the live auction fashion show presented by Thrifty Chic and the Kid’s Trading Co.! Proceeds from ticket sales and a portion of the auction sales will be donated to hospice.
Sold out!
The Polar Express (2004) Free Showing!
10 a.m. | Spotlight Cinemas at the Strand
The Grinch (2018) Free Showing!
10:30 a.m. | Spotlight Cinemas at the Strand
Saturday, December 2 – 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
