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Captain's Christmas at the Kennebunkport Captains Collection

Captain's Christmas at the Kennebunkport Captains Collection

Christmas Prelude 2026 | Kennebunkport, Maine | December 3-13, 2026

There's nothing quite like a New England Christmas in picture-perfect Kennebunkport, and this year our favorite holiday tradition returns, Captain's Christmas at Kennebunkport Captains Collection. Join us for our third annual Captain's Christmas celebration at the Kennebunkport Captains Collection during Kennebunkport's Christmas Prelude 2026 winter event. We promise the halls will be decked, the fires roaring, and the cheer warm and merry.

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Exclusive Holiday Delights

Made for Prelude

This year at Kennebunkport Captains Collection (KCC) we have exclusive room enhancements for your Prelude visit.  Whether you are coming with that special someone, or bringing the entire crew, make the most of your Christmas Prelude with our special holiday add-ons when you booking your room! 

 

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Our winter wonderland & gift market at Kennebunkport Captains Collection, ME
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Our winter wonderland & gift market

Put a bow on it!

At the Nathaniel Lord's Carriage House, experience the magic of our winter wonderland! We're all about coming together with family and friends and making memories that will last all year long. Enjoy our hot chocolate bar, plus our festive gift market open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., featuring vintage apparel and accessories by top designers, plus toys, body products, housewares, and holiday decor. 

$5.00 per person suggested donation for the hot chocolate bar.  All donations collected during Prelude 2026 will be donated to Caring Community Cuisine, Maine Needs, and Animal Welfare Society in Kennebunk

Captains Christmas Signature Prelude Events

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Visit Santa at Captains Christmas

Celebrate the magic of the season with a special visit from Santa at Kennebunkport Captains Collection. Sip hot cocoa, enjoy festive music, and capture cherished holiday memories with Santa, with holiday books available for purchase and a special signing by the man himself.

Event Date: Sunday, December 13 - 11:00 AM

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Santa Paws Treat-Making

Treat your four-legged friend to a little holiday magic with a festive dog treat-making workshop at Captain's Christmas. Sip endless hot cocoa, create homemade goodies to take home to your pup, and spread a little extra cheer with a portion of proceeds benefiting the Animal Welfare Society of Kennebunk.

Event Date: Sunday, December 13 - 3:00 PM

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Holiday Charm Bracelet Making

Holiday Charm Bracelet Making

Add a little sparkle to your holiday season with a festive charm bracelet workshop at Kennebunkport Captains Collection. Enjoy an afternoon of creativity, and design a one-of-a-kind bracelet with seasonal charms to keep as a holiday memento or gift to someone special.

Event Date: Sunday, December 6 - 12:00 PM

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Wreath Decorating for Adults

Get into the holiday spirit with a festive wreath decorating workshop featuring fresh winter greens from Maine’s Marebrook Farm. Spread holiday cheer with your favorite beverage, enjoy holiday treats and music, and create a one-of-a-kind wreath with seasonal accents to take home.

Event Dates: December 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 (Times Vary by Day)

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Gingerbread House Making: An Adults-Only Holiday Night Out

Put a grown-up twist on a holiday favorite with a festive gingerbread house decorating workshop. Sip hot cocoa, enjoy holiday treats and music, and create your own gingerbread masterpiece during a fun-filled evening perfect for date night or a night out with friends.

Event Dates: December 3, 6, 8, 10 - 5:00 PM

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Little Hands, Big Holiday Magic: Kids Ornament Workshop

Bring the little ones for an afternoon of holiday creativity at Kennebunkport Captains Collection, where kids can design their own festive ornaments to take home. Celebrate with endless hot chocolate, fresh popcorn, and a little handmade holiday magic with the whole family during this drop-in workshop.

Event Dates: December 7, 8, 9, 10 - 2:30 PM–5:00 PM

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