Calendar of events

December 13, 2025

The Holiday Festival & Parade of lights is a festive Saco tradition, blending festive daytime fun with the dazzling parade in the evening.

During the daytime festival, families can enjoy story time with Santa, live carolers on Main Street, winter craft activities, the Festival of Trees at the Saco Museum, and other holiday activities before the Parade of Lights takes center stage. With glowing floats, lively dancers, and holiday displays, Main Street transforms into a winter wonderland.

January 01, 2026

Celebrate Survivors, Raise Awareness, and Ring in the New Year with Caring Unlimited and take a plunge in the Atlantic at 10:30AM!

For more information and to register, click here!

February 06, 2026 - February 08, 2026

Get ready for a fun, cabin-fever busting weekend in Biddeford, with something for everyone!

For a full schedule of events, please click here!

March 15, 2026

Biddeford Saco Restaurant Week celebrates all things food & drink in our community! And the Community Soup-er helps ensure that everyone benefits from this celebration.

Pick from one of two seating times - 5:00 p.m. or 6:00 p.m. - and come enjoy soups, bread, desserts, and more donated by local businesses, plus live music performances and a pottery sale.

Choose your ticket based on whether you want to eat at 5:00 p.m. or 6:00 p.m.

If you choose the 5:00 p.m. seating you will arrive at 5:00 p.m. and enjoy your dinner in the dining room, and then you're welcome to enjoy the 6:00 p.m. show in the rectory.

If you choose the 6:00 p.m. seating you can arrive at 5:00 p.m. and enjoy the show in the rectory, and then have your dinner in the dining room at 6:00 p.m.

All proceeds will benefit local organizations. More information and tickets available here!

March 15, 2026 - March 22, 2026

Join Heart of Biddeford and the Biddeford + Saco Chamber for a community-wide culinary celebration during 2026 Restaurant Week! From March 15-22, 2026, indulge in exclusive menus and special deals at your favorite local spots.

Every year, Biddeford Saco Restaurant Week encourages people to get out and support their favorite local restaurants and explore new ones!

Mark your calendars – you won’t want to miss it! More details, click here!

March 29, 2026

Mary's Walk began in 1999 as a way to remember and honor Mary Kerry Libby, a much-loved member of the Saco-Biddeford community, who passed away from Burkitt's Lymphoma March 7, 1997. Twenty-seven years later, Mary’s Walk has raised over $4.4 million for cancer support services for the people of Maine.  

Mary's Walk is a major fundraiser for Maine Cancer Foundation, a state-wide organization focusing on prevention, early detection, and access to care for cancer patients and their families.

Date: Sunday, March 29th, 2026
Time: Noon
Route: Mary's Walk will follow Mary's original route as she traveled through the downtown area.  

For more information, and to register, please click here!