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Friday, October 3, 2025 Volume 21 • Issue No. 40
Fall Harvest Fest at Kittery Community Market KITTERY The Kittery Community Market is hosting its Fall Harvest Fest on Sunday, October 12, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 10 Shapleigh Road in Kittery, in the parking lot shared by Blue Mermaid and Tributary Brewing Co. The festival features live music by Mutu4l, an “Iron Chef”-style cooking demonstration by Nomadic Kitchen, pumpkin decorating and a scavenger hunt for the kids, family-friendly games and activities, and about 40 vendors offering fresh produce, specialty foods, and handmade goods. “Harvest Fest is one of our most joyful days of the season,” said Michelle Gill, the Market’s marketing and outreach coordinator. “It brings together everything people love about fall in New England: beautiful produce, cozy baked treats, hot prepared foods, and a lively community atmosphere.” Vendors offer peak-season fruits and vegetables such as apples, winter squash, and hearty greens, along with local meats, eggs, and Gulf of Maine seafood. Baked goods, ready-toeat meals, and handmade crafts will also be available, providing an opportunity for early holiday shopping. “Our mission is to connect our community with local farms and small businesses,” added Gill. “When you shop the market, you’re investing in
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your neighbors and keeping our regional food economy strong.” The event takes place rain or shine, as the market operates in most weather – dress for fall! The market participates in multiple voucher and benefits programs. SNAP/EBT is accepted at the Info Booth, with a $1-for-$1 match on fresh produce. These programs help households stretch their food dollars and access healthy, local food. Harvest Fest sits in the heart of Kittery’s dining and craft-beer scene. Guests can grab brunch at Blue Mermaid and a post-market pint at Tributary Brewing Co. K it ter y Communit y Market is a nonprofit, producer-
focused farmers market dedicated to strengthening the local food system and supporting small businesses. Open Sundays,
June through November, the market features 35 to 40 vendors each week, live music, children’s activities, and multiple voucher
programs that expand access to fresh, healthy food. For more information, visit kitterycommunitymarket.com.
Family-Friendly Frights at Zombie Dash KENNEBUNKPORT Kennebunkport Recreation is inviting families and thrill seekers to lace up their sneakers for a spooky sprint through the woods this fall. “Zombie Dash: Outbreak 3000” is set for Friday, October 10, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on the Learning Trail at Emmons Preserve, headquarters of the Kennebunkport Conservation Trust. The event is presented by Kennebunkport Rec, with support from Kennebunk Outfitters. Participants will tackle a
one-mile loop where zombies await around bends and in the shadows. Two waves are offered: the “Iron Giant Wave,” at 5:45 p.m., welcomes children age five and up in a more lighthearted, daylight setting. At 6:45 p.m., the “Terminator Wave” begins, sending ages eight and older onto a darker, scarier course. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Registration is $10 per person, and everyone entering the trail must register in advance. Costumes are encouraged but op-
tional, and headlamps or flashlights are required, as the trail is only minimally lit. Volunteers can also sign up to join the fun – either helping to run the event or dressing up as zombies to give runners a fright. Whether it’s the familyfriendly Iron Giant or the creepier Terminator challenge, organizers say the dash promises “fun, frights and family-friendly adventure” for all. For more information and to sign up, visit https://tinyurl.com/ ZombieDash-Outbreak3000.
All Aboard! 27th Annual Pumpkin Patch Trolley KENNEBUNK T he Sea shore Trol ley Museum is hosting its 27th Annual Pumpkin Patch Trolley, taking place every Friday through Sunday now through October 19, as well as on Indigenous Peoples’ Day, Monday, October 13. The event runs from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., rain or shine. Pumpkin Patch Trolley is a perfect fall adventure for families and friends of all ages. Visitors can ride a heritage railway on a 30-minute trolley trip to the Pumpkin Patch in beautiful Kennebunkport. Each member of the group – including adults – can select a pumpkin to take home. Back at the museum’s Visitors
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Center, guests can paint their pumpkins, enjoy the Cookie Walk sponsored by Hannaford, participate in a photo scavenger hunt, explore the craft room, pose at festive fall photo backdrops across campus, and more. All of these activities are included in the price of admission. Costumes are encouraged. A social media costume contest will take place following each event day, and winners will receive a free 2026 Family Membership to the Seashore Trolley Museum. Admission is $17 for adults, $15 for adults 60 and older and youth ages 6-16, $9 for children ages 3-5, and free for children ages 2 and under. Tickets may be
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purchased in advance at https:// pumpkintrolley.eventbrite.com. Lunch will be available each event day, provided by either a food truck or museum volunteers. Visitors can check the museum’s event webpage for a complete listing. Event sponsors include Kennebunk Savings and Hannaford. Located at 195 Log Cabin Road in Kennebunkport, the Seashore Trolley Museum is the world’s first and largest electric railway museum. The museum is celebrating its 86th season in 2025. For more information, visit www.trolleymuseum.org, email events@trolleymuseum.org, or call 207-967-2800 x 110.
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