Here are a few of the many events this season for you can keep in mind while planning a Kennebunkport, Maine vacation! The Franciscan Guest House and Monastery are conveniently located near many of the Maine coast attractions and activities to make your getaway complete.

August 7 - 14

Ateitininkai Week - The annual Lithuanian festival at the Guest House marked with various events.**
Concerts -
August 7 at 8 pm: Dr. Francis Covalesky plays the piano
August 11 at 8 pm: Christopher Staknys & Darius Shubert
August 13 at 8 pm: Dana Mileika & Antanas Meilus

Full schedule of events

August 15 - 28

Icon-Writing Class - Join the Franciscans for a class in Icon-Writing. This intensive and spiritual course is an unforgettable opportunity to learn the history and theory of Catholic Icons, and to create your own personal artifact of faith. Learn more at the Franciscan Icon-Writing Web site.

September 5

Labor Day Weekend Picnic & Raffle drawing at the Franciscan Monastery from
12-2 pm*
Your chance to win $5000 or $1000 or many other prizes.
You can purchase tickets at The Franciscan Guest House (207-967-4865) or Monastery (207-967-2011) for $50. Only 600 tickets will be sold. You do not have to be present at the drawing to win.
Raffling drawing at 1 pm. Come early at noon, buy made fresh sandwiches made by The Franciscan Guest House, and have a picnic on the lawn or on the picnic tables while listening to music outdoors.

December 4

Christmas Prelude in the Kennebunks**
5:30 pm - Tree Lighting & Christmas Stroll at Lower Village. Join villagers at the corner of Christensen Lane and Route 35 for the lighting of the Lower Village Tree with carols by the Kennebunk High School Chamber Choir, directed by Nathan Menifield. Following the lighting, enjoy the traditional stroll to the Franciscan Monastery.

6:30 pm - Candlelight Caroling hosted by the Franciscan Monastery, Beach Avenue, Lower Village.  Enjoy chestnuts roasted on an open fire at the gate of the Monastery. 

For more information: Christmas Prelude Website