All good things must come to an end!

Sponsor: Hagar Enterprises

Don’t miss our fan favorite, pumpkin drop! The pumpkins will be BIGGER! The drop will be HIGHER! The venue will be EXPANDED! The music will be AWESOME!  AND, the sights will be HILARIOUS!!!

Sponsors: Keeley Crane Service

Coastal Kids Preschool is excited to be teaming up with the award-winning PBS KIDS series Carl the Collector for the first-ever dedicated Sensory-Friendly Pumpkinfest Event on Monday, October 13th, from 11 am-2 pm! A special screening of Carl the Collector will also take place at Skidompha Library from 1-2 pm. Join us at either location for an opportunity to meet Carl! Both events are open to kids of all ages but may be best suited for those eight and under or young at heart.

Carl the Collector is an award-winning PBS KIDS series that follows the everyday adventures of Carl, a warm-hearted autistic raccoon who loves to collect, and his five fuzzy pals, Sheldon, Lotta, Forrest, Nico, and Arugula. The groundbreaking series celebrates friendship and all the little things that make each of us unique, while also showcasing the strengths and experiences of neurodiversity. Centered on social-emotional learning, Carl the Collector features storylines that explore problem-solving, self-regulation, self-identity, social awareness, and relationship skills. Learn more about Carl and his fuzzy pals at www.PBSKids.org/Carl.

Sensory-Friendly Events Provide Families:

• Accessibility–Allowing individuals with sensory sensitivities to participate in events without feeling overwhelmed.

• Well-being–A safe space for children/families to decompress and regulate when needed.

• Inclusion–Promoting an environment where everyone is welcome.

Visitors at the Coastal Kids Preschool event can expect a sensory-friendly pumpkin drop, pumpkin decorating, dedicated sensory spaces, activities that celebrate Carl and each of his fuzzy friends, and an opportunity to watch Carl the Collector and experience Fuzzy Town!

Accessible Parking Available at Coastal Kids Preschool

All others may access Coastal Kids Preschool via the Nature Trail from the CLC YMCA or by Pumpkinfest Bus

Carl the Collector Screening at Skidompha:

Location: Skidompha Library - Porter Hall

65 Elm Street, Damariscotta, ME 04543

To access Porter Hall the day of the event, please use the Elm Street entrance, as the main entrance to the Library will be closed.

Time: Monday, October 13th, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Find out more: www.CoastalKidsMe.org/Pumpkinfest

A fun scavenger hunt style event for children involving mini jack-be-little pumpkins!

Registration for all begins at 8:15am

Hunt for children 5 and under 9:00am

Hunt for children 6+ 9:30am

Sponsors:CLC YMCA

1st Annual 5K road/trail race, run among the pumpkins!

Participation will be first-come, first served for youth, adult and dogs! 🐶

See the Event page here for guidelines and registration forms.

Sponsors:

Mr. Drew and His Animals Too is an Educational outreach presenter featuring exotic reptiles, amphibians and invertebrates from around the world that he has rescued and rehabilitated.

Sponsor:

The Pumpkin Derby brings yet another way to utilize a pumpkin, as spectators and contestants will enjoy the “soapbox-styled” pumpkin-car race! A perfect parental bonding opportunity!

Sponsors: Healthy Kids

Find the Derby Guidelines here.

Watch as Main Street, Damariscotta hosts a parade full of music, energy, fun and frivolity!

Sponsors:

Come see the masters at work assembling pumpkinboats for the upcoming regatta race!
Sponsors: Hancock Lumber/Louis Doe Home Center

Wells Hussey American Legion - Post 42 Ladies Auxiliary will be hosting a fund raiser Pancake breakfast. Join them and fuel up for all the Pumpkinfest events of the day. (Adults $10, Kids under 8yrs $7)

Painted & Decorated Hay Bale Pumpkins will be put out along Highway 1 and Main Street in Damariscotta and Newcastle

Sponsors :

Our kids movie this year is on Monday, Oct.14th at 1pm.

Sponsor: The Lincoln Theater

The Queen will be welcoming children of all ages to her throne for pictures and lots of cheer. 

Buskers, entertainers, sometimes known as street performers, are an added dimension of entertainment for Pumpkinfest, with each year bringing new specialties. See the lineup for the 2024 Buskers stage, located just off Main Street, at Elm Street Plaza.  We have a star lineup of performers for this year.

Sponsors: Main Street Grocery/First National Bank

Official Damariscotta Pumpkinfest & Regatta Merchandise

Sponsor: The Peace Gallery

The “Food Court”, located at the Colby & Gale service station on Main Street, will be open Saturday, Sunday, and Monday. Participating in the Food Court this year will be Coastal Nutrition, Salty Boyz,  Lincoln Academy Class of 2026, Damariscotta Pumpkinfests famous cotton candy, RaggaeEats, Lincoln Academy Boosters, and the District 10 Masons.

Sponsors: Lafayette Hotels-Boothbay Harbor/Sandcastle Entertainment

The Queen will be welcoming children of all ages to her throne for pictures and lots of cheer. 

The “Food Court”, located at the Colby & Gale service station on Main Street, will be open Saturday, Sunday, and Monday. Participating in the Food Court this year will be Coastal Nutrition, Salty Boyz,  Lincoln Academy Class of 2026, Damariscotta Pumpkinfests famous cotton candy, RaggaeEats, Lincoln Academy Boosters, and the District 10 Masons.

Sponsors: Lafayette Hotels-Boothbay Harbor/Sandcastle Entertainment

Carnival games, activities, inflatables and more for kids!

Sponsors: Sandcastle Entertainment/Round Top Ice Cream/CLC YMCA

Buskers, entertainers, sometimes known as street performers, are an added dimension of entertainment for Pumpkinfest, with each year bringing new specialties. See the lineup for the 2024 Buskers stage, located just off Main Street, at Elm Street Plaza.  We have a star lineup of performers for this year.

Sponsors: Main Street Grocery/First National Bank

Official Damariscotta Pumpkinfest & Regatta Merchandise

Sponsor: The Peace Gallery