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Programs
- Programs
- [Youth](https://www.yorkparksandrec.org/youth-programs)
- [Teen (The Action)](https://www.yorkparksandrec.org/the-action)
- [Adult](https://www.yorkparksandrec.org/adult-programs)
- [Clubs](https://www.yorkparksandrec.org/clubs)
- [Outdoors](https://www.yorkparksandrec.org/outdoor-programs)
- [Special Events](https://www.yorkparksandrec.org/special-events)
- [Nubble Light House](https://www.yorkparksandrec.org/nubble-light-house)
- [Center for Active Living](https://www.yorkparksandrec.org/center-for-active-living)
- [Parks and Places](https://www.yorkparksandrec.org/parks-and-places)
- [Beaches](https://www.yorkparksandrec.org/beaches)
- [York Ocean Rescue](https://www.yorkparksandrec.org/york-ocean-rescue)
- [Community Calendar](https://www.yorkparksandrec.org/communityeventcalendar)
- [Facility Calendar](https://www.yorkparksandrec.org/facility-calendar)
- [Community Center](https://www.yorkparksandrec.org/community-center)
# Community Events Calendar
## Festival of Lights
Nubble Lighthouse Holiday Lights
November 28th-February 1st
Lighting of the Anchorage Inn
Saturday, November 28th
Festivities from 4:00pm-7:30pm
Music, Hot Cocoa, Ice Bar, Santa, Fireworks
York Public Library Building's Birthday Celebration
Saturday, December 5th
Celebration at YPL from 11:00am-1:00pm
Birthday Cake, Music, Activities, and Celebration!
Festival of Lights Parade
Saturday, December 5th at 4:30pm
(Rain Date December 6th)
Wreaths Across America
Monday, December 7th
Winter Community Concert
Saturday, December 12th
Free Concert at York Community Auditorium
## Calendar of Events
### November 2026
**Wednesday, November 11th - Veterans Breakfast at Norma's**
Starting at 6:00am. The Committee for Veteran Affairs sponsors this annual Veterans Breakfast. Free special for all veterans. Thank you for your service
**Friday, November 13th - Reach for the Stars at Mount Agamenticus Summit**
7:00pm-8:00pm - Explore constellations and celestial bodies with the Astronomical Society of Northern New England. Free Event [Registration Required](https://yorkpl.librarycalendar.com/event/view-night-sky-astronomical-society-northern-new-england-mount-agamenticus-20824)
**Saturday, November 28th - Nubble Holiday Lights**
See the lighthouse in its holiday best every night from November 28th-February 1st
**Saturday, November 28th - Lighting of the Anchorage Celebration!**
4:00pm-7:30pm at the Anchorage Inn, York Beach. Join the holiday festivities with music, hot chocolate, ice bar, and Santa!
### December 2026
**December 5th, Saturday - York Public Library's 25th Birthday on Long Sands Road**
11:00am-1:00pm - Join us for birthday cake, music, and celebration! Celebrate your library and all it means to the York community!
**December 5th, Saturday - Festival of Lights Parade 4:30pm**
**December 7th, Monday - Wreaths Across America**
**December 12th, Saturday - Holiday Concert featuring Seacoast Wind Ensemble**
7:00pm-8:30pm at the York Community Auditorium. This is a Free event, donations for youth programming accepted at the door.
### Mount Agamenticus
**Fall Storywalk:
*Autumn is Here* by Heidi Pross Gray**
Stories begin on the Ring Trail, access from the main Base parking area on Mountain Road, and up Witch Hazel Trail to the summit.
**Winter & Spring
Poetry on the Trail**
We'll transform our usual StoryWalk route into a trail of community poetry, each poem an opportunity to connect with each other along the walk to the summit!
For more information or if you'd like to share a poem [Click Here](https://agamenticus.org/poetry-on-the-trail/)
**November 13th, Friday
Reach for the Stars at Mount A Summit**
7:00pm-8:00pm - Stargazing! Free Event Registration Required
[Register Here](https://yorkpl.librarycalendar.com/event/view-night-sky-astronomical-society-northern-new-england-mount-agamenticus-20824)
**November 15th, Sunday**
**Mount Agamenticus to Highland Farm Preserve Hike**
9:00am-2:00pm
**November 23rd, Monday**
**Supermoon Hike**
6:00pm-8:00pm
**December 21st, Monday**
**Winter Solstice Sunrise Walk**
6:30am-7:30am
**March 20th, Saturday**
**Spring Equinox Sunrise Walk**
6:30am-7:30am
**Adopt a Trail**
Take responsibility for the upkeep of your favorite trail! Assist the Conservation Crew by monitoring, maintaining, and enhancing trails, work at your own pace.
**Join the Friends of Mount A**
This non-profit volunteer group seeks to engage the community to help plan and advocate for the Mount Agamenticus Conservation Program.
To sign up, donate or to learn more please visit our website [www.agamenticus.org](http://www.agamenticus.org)
[Explore](https://agamenticus.org/)
### York Land Trust
**Bird Walk Wednesday
3rd Wednesday of Every Month**
with YLT and White Pine Programs
9:00am-10:30am at Highland Farm Preserve 321 Cider Hill Road in York. Free and open to all!
**November 8th, Sunday**
**Guided Mindful Outdoor Experience**
10:00am-11:00am at Highland Farm Preserve
**November 12th, Thursday**
**Storytime with York Public Library**
10:30am-11:30am at 1 Long Neck Marsh Road
**November 15th, Sunday**
**Mount Agamenticus to Highland Farm Preserve Hike**
9:00am-2:00pm
[Explore](https://www.yorklandtrust.org/)
### York Public Library
**December 5th, Saturday**
**Celebrate the Library Building's 25th Birthday!**
11:00am-1:00pm - Birthday cake, music, and celebration! Celebrate those who made the project possible, your library, and all that it means to the York community!
**Mondays
Budding Builders** - 10:30am-11:30am
**Walking Club** - 11:00am-12:00pm
**Chess Club** for 16 years and over - 5:15pm-6:45pm – Study Room at YPL
**Tuesdays
Preschool Storytime -** 10:30am-11:30am**YPL Writers Group** - 5:30pm-7:00pm
3rd & 4th Tuesday every month
**Fridays**
**Baby & Toddler Storytime** - 10:30am-11:30am
**Week in Review Discussion Group** - 3:00pm-4:00pm in the Wheeler Room
[Explore](https://yorkpubliclibrary.org/)
### York Art Association
**Open
Wednesday thru Saturday 11:00am-5:00pm
Sunday 1:00pm-5:00pm**
**November 4th-December 13th
Patterns of Reflection**
Reception November 6th, 5:00pm-7:00pm
**November 10th - 9:00am-12:00pm**
**Workshop with Michael Walek**
[Explore](https://www.yorkartassociation.com/)
### Calendar
If you have an event that is open to the public that you want to be part of the community calendar, please complete the form at the bottom of this page.
For Regional Happenings Click Here:
[Event Calendar | York Region Chamber of Commerce](https://www.yorkme.org/calendar/)
### If you have an event that is open to the community and would like to add it to the calendar, please fill out the information, and give us at least 1-2 weeks advanced notice.
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PLACES
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- [- Nubble Lighthouse](https://www.nubblelightstore.com/)
- [- Mt. Agamenticus](https://agamenticus.org/)
PARTNERS
- [- Sponsorship](https://www.yorkparksandrec.org/sponsorship)
- [- Community Partners](https://www.yorkparksandrec.org/community-partners)
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