What to do in Orono

Between Monday, November 17, 2025 and Friday, January 16, 2026

Chabad of Bangor - Menorah Lighting

Dec 15Celebrate the second night of Hanukkah with a public menorah lighting, a gelt drop, and an energizing DJ.

Merry Makers Market

Dec 20A market featuring various makers. Admission is free.

Festival of Lights Parade 2025

Dec 13Annual Festival of Lights Parade.

Another Kick in Your Dickens

Dec 20An adults-only holiday comedy from ImprovAcadia, where the show changes every night.

Santa's Storytime & Singalong

Dec 20Santa Claus is coming to the Penobscot Theatre for storytime and a singalong.

Radical Careworkers – Community Practice for Careworkers

Dec 20A community practice event for careworkers.

Dec 11A musical production.

The Hip Hop Nutcracker (Touring)

Dec 10A hip-hop infused rendition of the classic Nutcracker ballet.

Salt-Oke: Its not Karaoke, Its Salt-Oke

Dec 10Not karaoke, but Salt-Oke.

Adult Drop-In Basketball

Dec 12Basketball for adults 18+.

Early Bird Breakfast December 2025 - Feeding Our Community - What's Next?

Dec 10A breakfast event focusing on feeding the community.

Maine's Largest Authors' Fair

Dec 13Meet over 90 local Maine authors and get your books signed.

Krampus Photo Opportunity

Dec 13Get your photo taken with Krampus.

Santa Claus Pub Crawl

Dec 12A festive pub crawl through Bangor.

Maine Black Bears vs. Canisius Golden Griffins

Dec 13Collegiate basketball game.

Bangor Public Menorah Lighting

Dec 14Public lighting of the menorah.

Holidays at Hill House

Dec 12An annual event, likely related to historical exhibits or holiday celebrations.

Holidays at Hill House

Dec 15An annual Christmas open house at the historic Thomas A. Hill House, featuring festive decorations.