December Lights | Free Access All Day
Schedule
Thu Dec 18 2025 at 10:00 am to 08:00 pm
UTC-05:00Location
7 Congress Sq, Portland, ME, United States, Maine 04101 | Portland, ME
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Step into the glow of the season with December Lights, a day filled with seasonal cheer.
FREE and open late 10am – 8 pm.
Celebrate the season with extended hours, family activities, live music, and after-hours shopping.
11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Self –Serve Gift Wrapping and Gift Tag Station: Get crafty and productive at our self-serve wrapping station. After shopping in the PMA store, choose from our array of papers and trimmings to beautifully wrap and adorn your gifts. Create your own custom gift tags too.
Cookie Decorating at PMA Café: Pick up a free sugar cookie decorating kit to decorate in the PMA Cafe (while supplies last).
Stop by the Konkel Family Welcome Center to purchase a Gift Membership for your loved ones, your secret-santa-at-work, or a thank-you for a teacher or other special person in your life.
Teddy (Bear) Talks
10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. | Free | No registration required.
Calling all curious kids (ages 2 and up), their grown-ups, and favorite stuffed friends! Join PMA educators for a playful, art-filled adventure through the galleries, designed to spark early learning through stories, movement, and joyful exploration.
New Caregivers Meet-Up
11:00 a.m.
With baby in tow, connect with fellow caregivers and enjoy a relaxed moment away from the bustle.
Step away from the holiday rush and enjoy a gentle pause with your little one and fellow caregivers. After the program, feel free to browse the PMA Store—our selection of children’s gifts is delightful, and complimentary gift wrapping is offered.
Sip and Shop in the PMA Store
4:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Enjoy refreshments while checking names off your list. Preview store top picks here. Did you know the PMA store has the largest selection of Art books north of Boston?
-Double discount for members all day
-10% off for all from 4:00 to 7:30 p.m.
-Gift wrapping available.
Classical Uprising: Sing We Noël – Great Hall
5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Live excerpts and sing-along carols from their family-friendly concert series. For more info please visit classicaluprising.org
S’mores with Friends of Congress Square Park
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Hop across the street and gather around the fire to make a s’more at Congress Square Park. Free and open to all! Vegan and gluten-free options available.
PMA Films Presents: Die Hard | Free
6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Bernard Osher Auditorium
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