Fun Holiday Festivities in Aroostook County

The Holiday’s a rapidly approaching now and there are lots of things to do in Aroostook County!

That’s why this week’s Top 5 is dedicated to 5 local events that you can do with your family this holiday season. Here goes:

Presque Isle’s Annual Holiday Light Parade will be held December 1st in downtown Presque Isle. The Aroostook Medical Center will continue its 100th Anniversary celebration by serving refreshments at the North Street Walk In Clinic before the parade. Line-up for the parade starts at 5:30pm with step off at 7:00pm sharp. The parade will follow Main Street from North Street to Gentile Hall at the University of Maine at Presque Isle where hot chocolate and cookies will be served for parade participants and supporters.

Santa's Workshop in Caribou will be held Friday, December 07, 2012. Join us as we start the Holiday Season by lighting the Caribou Christmas Tree and greet Santa as he rides his sleigh through town! Get creative in Santa's Workshop by making your Gingerbread House and other treats fro Santa and his reindeer. Don't forget to bring your wish list and an extra toy for Caribou's Toy Project!

Lunch with Santa in Limestone will be held on Saturday, December 08, 2012, 11:00am - 01:00pm at the Limestone Town Office. Come sit on Santa's lap and get a picture taken! Enjoy lunch and be sure to tell Santa your wish list.

Wintergreen Arts Center will hold the 2012 Family Gingerbread Festival on Saturday, December 15th. There will be three sessions to choose from - 10 am, 11:30am or 1pm. $15 gets you your gingerbread house kit including royal icing, yummy toppings and a gingerbread boy and girl! Preassembled kits available! There are a total of 60 kits and space is limited- so please call (207) 762-3576 to reserve your spot today!

Apollo 8 Christmas Around the Moon at the Francis Malcolm Science Institute Easton on Saturday, December 22, 2012, 07:00pm. Come relive the stunning revelations of lunar realty as we recognize the holiday season by voyaging around the moon. The 1968 Apollo 8 mission fundamentally altered attitudes toward our planet. Learn and relish the details of this fantastic voyage. Planetarium Admission: Adults $3.50, Students & Seniors $1.50, Members FREE.