{"id":64573,"date":"2022-12-01T08:30:00","date_gmt":"2022-12-01T13:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.themainemag.com\/?p=64573"},"modified":"2022-12-01T14:26:17","modified_gmt":"2022-12-01T19:26:17","slug":"the-maine-weekender-12-2-12-4","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.themainemag.com\/the-maine-weekender-12-2-12-4\/","title":{"rendered":"The Maine Weekender, 12\/2\u201412\/4"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Photo: Dave Dostie<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Can you believe just one week ago everyone was scrambling around the kitchen making sure every bit of the Thanksgiving feast was prepped and ready to serve? Whether the holiday was a blast or a bust, we hope you had ample time to relax. Now that we\u2019ve all collectively suffered through a full week of leftover turkey, cranberry, and stuffing sandwiches, we\u2019re looking forward to the next round of seasonal flavors: hello, peppermint mocha and spiced eggnog! Here\u2019s our roundup for this weekend in Maine:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Something to Do:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Grab a friend and get your blood pumping at Barre & Brew<\/a>, Pure Barre Portland\u2019s free pop-up class at Urban Farm Fermentory. Following the 45-minute barre-style class, you\u2019ll enjoy complimentary pours of Urban Farm\u2019s jun (a non-alcoholic sparkling probiotic green tea with Maine wildflower honey) or uniquely flavored kombucha (clocking in at 1.5% ABV) as you browse an exclusive Winter Market. Bring a yoga mat, a water bottle for mid-class hydration, and be sure to wear layers as the class will take place in UFF\u2019s main tasting room. Though the class is free, you\u2019ll want to reserve a spot online<\/a> before it fills up!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When: <\/strong>10 a.m. Sunday
Where: <\/strong>Urban Farm Fermentory, Portland<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Somewhere to Go:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Still looking for a holiday gift for the special someone on your list? Visit the Wiscasset Holiday Marketfest<\/a> this weekend for a selection of local arts and antiques, contemporary jewelry, specialty foods, and more. Enjoy personalized recommendations from shop owners, free horse-drawn wagon rides, caroling, live music, and fireworks. Rumor has it Santa will be making an appearance\u2014assuming you haven\u2019t been too naughty this year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When: <\/strong>10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Where: <\/strong>Route 1, Wiscasset<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Something to Eat:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

What\u2019s better than ooey gooey cheese on a chilly winter\u2019s night? Head over to Tops\u2019l Farm in Waldoboro on Saturday for a farm-to-table raclette meal celebrating the vibrant winter culture of midcoast Maine. Arrive for oysters and cocktails (outside, so dress warmly) before entering the barn for a traditional raclette meal that includes cheese and charcuterie, house condiments and ferments, roasted vegetables, and a sweet treat to finish out the evening. Tickets are $85 (beverages not included) and can be purchased online<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When: <\/strong>Seatings at 12 p.m. and 5 p.m. Saturday, December 3 and Saturday, December 10 (plus additional dates in January and February)
Where: <\/strong>Tops\u2019l Farm, Waldoboro<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Something to Look Forward to:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Revel in the holiday season at the Lockwood Hotel, downtown Waterville\u2019s first boutique hotel in decades. The festive \u201cNights with Nutcracker<\/a>\u201d package includes a two-night stay in a king suite (December 8-10), two tickets to a performance of The Nutcracker <\/em>at the Waterville Opera House, a complimentary holiday cocktail to enjoy by the Lockwood\u2019s outdoor firepits, and holiday cookies baked fresh in-house. Call 207-660-0210 today to book your room!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When: <\/strong>December 8-10
Where: <\/strong>Lockwood Hotel, Waterville<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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