Bridgton’s annual winter celebration, formerly Festival of Lights, expands into a weekend of holiday festivities December 4–6, 2026. Organized by Bridgton Recreation, the celebration will retain Saturday favorites including Mistletoe Market, Merry Makers, visits with Santa, the community tree lighting and Parade of Lights, with additional activities planned throughout the weekend.

The organizer’s Facebook event lists the overall weekend window as Friday at 4:00 PM through Sunday at 5:00 PM. These are not continuous operating hours. Individual activity times and specific venues have not yet been announced; check the official event page for the full schedule before making plans.