Living Nativity Scene, First Parish Church, York
Dec. 15, Thursday, 5pm, Sixth Annual Christmas Party, Sanford High School Chorus and refreshments, free, Sanford-Springvale Historical Museum, 505 Main Street, Sanford. FMI: 207-324-2797, www.sanfordhistory.org.
Dec. 16, Friday, 5pm, Art Walk, Main Street comes alive with art and its creators, many local art shops open, free to browse, Main Street, Biddeford. FMI: 207-229-3560, www.biddefordartwalk.com.
Dec. 17, Saturday, 5-7:30pm, “The Journey to Bethlehem,” a drive-through live tableau of the nativity, free, First Parish Church, 180 York Street, York. FMI: 207-363-3758, www.gatewaytomaine.org.
Dec. 17, Saturday, 6-9pm, “Festival of Trees,” a gala evening, delectable holiday treats, dazzling decorations, and delightful music, limited space, $30/per person, Saco Museum, 371 Main Street, Saco. FMI: 207-283-3861, www.sacomuseum.org.
Dec. 17-18, Saturday and Sunday, Saturday at 8pm, Sunday at 2pm, “Christmas on Broadway,” holiday entertainment at its best, presented by the City Theater performers, $10, City Theater, 205 Main Street, Biddeford. FMI: 207-282-0849, www.citytheater.org.
Dec. 21, Wednesday, 9am-3pm, Christmas Tree Sale, freshly cut trees from Acton Tree Farm, proceeds to benefit the New School, $25-$35, New School, 38 York Street, Kennebunk. FM: 207-985-3745, www.tnsk.org.
Dec. 21, Wednesday, 7pm, Boston String Quartet’s “Celtic Christmas Extravaganza,” a mix of music and movement, original storytelling and holiday joy, soaring Irish melodies, thumping rhythmic patterns and a Celtic flavor, $15, North Parish Congregational Church, Main Street, Sanford. FMI: 207-324-3163, www.northparishucc.org.