Events in Downtown Waterville

ONGOING/WEEKLY HAPPENINGS IN DOWNTOWN
ANNUAL DOWNTOWN EVENTS CALENDAR

Ongoing/Weekly Happenings in Downtown

SUNDAY
* 10am-2pm, Jazz Brunch at Soup to Nuts Coffee House, 177 Main Street
* 11am-1pm, Jazz Brunch at The Speakeasy, 18 Silver Street

MONDAY
* 4-10pm, Two for one Appetizers AND Open Mic with John Hodgdon at Mainely Brews Tavern & Restaurant, 1 Post Office Square

TUESDAY
* 4-10pm, Two for one Burgers AND Blues Jam with Dave Mello at Mainely Brews Tavern & Restaurant, 1 Post Office Square

WEDNESDAY
* 4-10pm, Two for one Pizza at Mainely Brews Tavern & Restaurant, 1 Post Office Square
* 6-8pm, Live Jazz at The Speakeasy, 18 Silver Street

THURSDAY
* 7pm, Trivia Night at Mainely Brews Tavern & Restaurant, 1 Post Office Square
* 6-8pm, Live Jazz at The Speakeasy, 18 Silver Street

FRIDAY
* 6-9pm, Live Jazz at The Speakeasy, 18 Silver Street

SATURDAY
* 6-9pm, Live Jazz at The Speakeasy, 18 Silver Street

Annual Downtown Events Calendar

Parade of Lights, November 23, 2007, 6pm
Come watch as the Parade of Lights sparkles and shines in Downtown Waterville. The parade brings Santa to town and ends with the lighting of the giant spruce in Castonguay Square.

Kringleville, November 23-December 22, 2007
One of Downtown's oldest traditions. Parents, bring your children to visit Santa at his home in Kringleville, a.k.a. Castonguay Square. Santa's 2007 visiting hours are as follows:

  • Saturday, November 24, 10-12, 1-5pm
  • Sunday, November 25, 12-5pm
  • Thursday, November 29, 5-7pm
  • Friday, November 30, 4-7pm
  • Saturday, December 1, 10-12pm, 1-5pm
  • Sunday, December 2, 12-5pm
  • Thursday, December 6, 5-7pm
  • Friday, December 7, 4-7pm
  • Saturday, December 8, 10-12pm, 1-5pm
  • Sunday, December 9, 12-5pm
  • Thursday, December 13, 5-7pm
  • Friday, December 14, 4-7pm
  • Saturday, December 15, 10-12pm, 1-5pm
  • Sunday, December 16, 12-5pm
  • Thursday, December 20, 12-5pm
  • Friday, December 21, 12-5pm
  • Saturday, December 22, 10-12pm, 1-5pm

Seize the Mic: Central Maine's Premiere Karaoke Contest, March-April, 2008 - specific dates & locations TBA
If you think you are good enough to be on American Idol, here is your chance to Seize the Mic. Five qualifying rounds for the Seize the Mic karaoke contest will be held during March, and the top contestants will take the Waterville Opera House stage in April.

Main Street Madness 3-on-3 Basketball Tourney, June 14, 2008
Teams from across the state fire it up on five courts in Downtown Waterville. Visit the Madness page to view event photos and award winning teams.

Maine International Film Festival, July 11-20, 2008
A 10-day event featuring the best of American independent, international, and Maine-made films. Visiting filmmakers, actors, and musicians interact with attendees in intimate Q&As as well as lively receptions and parties. Visit www.miff.org for more info.

Waterville Intown Arts Fest, July 19, 2008
Come to beautiful downtown Waterville to experience one of the oldest arts shows in the state. Visit the Arts Fest page of this web site for more information.

Summer Sidewalk Sales, August 6-8, 2008
Bargain shoppers are sure to find great deals at the Annual Summer Sidewalk Sales.

Taste of Greater Waterville, August 6, 2008
Join us for dinner and entertainment under the stars in downown Waterville as we celebrate the greater Waterville area and share the region's finest cuisine. Presented by the Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce.

Harvest Fest, October 19, 2008
Come to Castonguay Square for a day of family fun. Hayrides, family pumpkin carving, live music, farmers' market, and more!

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QUICK LINKS

* 7 Ways that YOU can Support Downtown AND Build Community
* 2007-08 Enjoy Downtown Waterville Map & Guide
* Freshwater Arts
* 2007-08 Downtown Partners
* Fall 2007 WMST newsletter (PDF, 398KB)
* Locate your business in Downtown Waterville!(PDF, 877KB)


AVAILABLE RESOURCES

* WMSt Publications Library
*
Downtown Events
* Site Index


DOWNTOWN AND ONLINE
Following is a list of Downtown Waterville businesses with web sites! Take a virtual walk through downtown Waterville, where you can find art supplies, unique gifts, clothing, fine dining experiences, and a variety of other businesses and organizations:
* A.E. Hodsdon Engineers
* Accounting Solutions
* Al Corey Music Center
* Apex Lending
* Aqua City Actors' Theatre
* Arcus Digital
* Atkins Printing
* Belgrade Lake Resources
* Berry's Stationers
* Blue Marble Art Gallery
* Blue Wave Tae Kwon Do
* Care & Comfort
* CFIC Home Mortgage
* Classic Tuxedo
* The Clothing Gallery
* Day's Jewelers
* Day's Travel Bureau
* Designer Nails Plus
* Digital ImageWorks
* Earth Bound
* Edward Jones
* Emery & Garrett Groundwater
* Emma’s Crafts
* The Framemakers
* Freshwater Arts
* GHM Insurance Agency
* Greater Waterville Area Federal Credit Union
* Greater Waterville Area Communities for Children
* Hanover Computer
* Hardy Girls Healthy Women
* Hathaway Creative Center
* Highrailer
* Joseph's Market
* J.R.'s Trading & Pawn
* Kennebec Federal Savings
* Kennebec Hand Dipped Chocolates
* Key Bank
* Lamey Wellehan
* The Last Unicorn Restaurant
* Let's Talk Language School
* Maine Made & More
* Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce
* Midnight Blues Club
* Morning Sentinel
* Nale Law Offices
* People's Salon & Spa
* Pinnacle Development Group
* Pine Tree Cellular
* Rape Crisis Assistance & Prevention
* RE-BOOKS
* REM
* SBS Carbon Copy
* Shadow Distribution
* Sign of the Sun
* The Speak Easy
* Spell Bound
* State Farm Insurance ~ Fortier Agency
* Ursus Productions
* Waterville Opera House
* Waterville Public Library
* TD Banknorth
* TD Banknorth Insurance
* Thai Bistro
* Tonge Investment Services
* Waterville Savings Bank of Maine
* Val Shell's Pawn Shop
* Yardgoods Center