“Erica Brown and the Bluegrass Connection,”  Saco River Theatre, Bar Mills

Nov. 23, Friday, 11am-3pm, “Black Friday Art & Craft Day,” spend a jolly day away from the hustle and bustle making thoughtful, handmade presents for your loved ones at our DIY Makers Workshop. Free design help. We have a cornucopia of DIY supplies for projects from jewelry making, mixed-media art, woodworking, calligraphy, greeting cards and paper crafts to essential oils, cold metal working and bookmaking. Gift wrapping included, complimentary snacks and refreshments, $30/material fee, $15/bring a friend, $10/veterans and active military, Mad in Maine Maker Studio, 307 Main Street, Saco. FMI: 603-205-3242, www.madinmaine.com.
Nov. 23-Dec. 30, Friday/event begins, 12-8pm/Fri, 10am-4pm/Sat, 12-4pm/Sun, “14th Annual Festival of the Trees,” the Festival of Trees is a community event to benefit the programs of the Dyer Library and Saco Museum. Dozens of dazzlingly decorated trees and wreaths based upon this year’s theme, “Children’s Tales and Holidays,” adorn the museum’s galleries. Other highlights for the Festival include the Gala Preview kickoff party on Saturday, November 17; a raffle for designer trees, wreaths, and other gift items, concluding on December 20; the popular Gingerbread Village; a Drawing Contest for area school children on view at the Dyer Library; a visit with Santa; Tea with Mrs. Claus; Children’s Crafts Day; and more, free, Dyer Library/Saco Museum, 371 Main Street, Saco. FMI: 207-283-3861, www.sacomuseum.org.
Nov. 24, Saturday, 9am-2pm, “Christmas Craft Fair,” a dozen made-in-Maine quality crafts, including quilts, candles, handmade pens and cribbage boards, sculpture, and much more, all Maine items, free, Saco Grange, 168 North Street, Saco. FMI: 207-831-5784, www.mainetoday.com.
Nov. 24, Saturday, 9am-2pm, “11th Annual Neighborly Craft Fair,” to benefit the North Berwick Food Insecurity Programs and the North Berwick Fuel Assistance. Fabulous Crafters, Raffles, Silent Auction including many works of art by local artists, sports memorabilia and expert craftsmen will be included. A Bake table, Refreshments and Lunch will be available. Bring a non-perishable food item to receive a free raffle ticket. Donations will be gratefully accepted, North Berwick Primary School, 25 Varney Street, North Berwick. FMI: 207-676-9063, www.sunjournal.com.
Nov. 24, Saturday, 5pm, “Downtown Tree Lighting,” watch Santa light the Christmas tree in Kennebunk’s Tibbetts Plaza, enjoy caroling performed by the Kennebunk High School Chamber Choir and skating with Santa & Elves at The Waterhouse Center. There will be FREE refreshments provided by local merchants and friends, free, Waterhouse Center, 51 Main Street, Kennebunk. FMI: 207-604-1335, www.kennebunkmaine.us.
Nov. 24, Saturday, 7:30pm, “Erica Brown and the Blue Grass Connection,” fiddle prodigy Erica was competing at seven, touring at nine and recording at fifteen, when she made her SRT debut with the Old Time Radio Gang. Now her own five-piece Bluegrass Band is enjoying great popularity and returns for their annual Bluegrass / Country / Folk hoedown! With Matt Shipman on guitar and vocals, Ken Taylor on bass, Steve Roy on Mandolin and vocals, and Read McNamara on Banjo. Reservations advised, $18-$20, Saco River Theatre, 29 Salmon Falls, Bar Mills. FMI: 207-929-6472, sacorivertheatre.org

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