Holidays & Resort Activities

Samoset snowy winter fire pit with snowshoes and skates

Holidays & Resort Activities

Upcoming Events at Samoset Resort

Holidays & Activities at Samoset

Come Celebrate with Us

There’s always something happening at Samoset Resort. From New Year’s Day through New Year’s Eve, you’ll find an array of holiday happenings and resort events perfect to plan a special getaway around.

Winter & Spring at Samoset Resort

There is always a flurry of activities happening at Samoset in addition to our special holiday and event weekends. Check out our winter and spring activities happening each weekend until April school vacation.

Winter & Spring at Samoset

Christmas at Samoset 2024

Christmas in Maine is not to be missed! Come gather around the fire and enjoy the midcoast vistas at Samoset this holiday season. We’ll be serving our classic La Bella Vita menu in addition to some holiday specials on Christmas Day, so be sure to call ahead (207.593.1549) and make reservations before we’re booked up!

HOLIDAY SPECIALS

Samoset Winter Bridge with Christmas Wreath

Ring in 2025 on the Midcoast

Come celebrate New Year’s Eve at Samoset Resort. We’ll have festive holiday favors (masks and hats galore) and holiday specials on offer, as well as live music (Creatures of Habit is returning). This year we’re also featuring a special overnight package including tickets to the festivities, welcome champagne, breakfast, and seasonal treats for two.

*We recommend making La Bella Vita dinner reservations (at 207.593.1529) in advance. Event tickets for non-hotel guests will go on sale after Thanksgiving.

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Glacier Ice Bar & Lounge 2025

2025 Ice Bar Dates Just Announced!

January 17-19 and 24-25

Samoset Resort’s Glacier Ice Bar & Lounge is one of the most anticipated events of the winter season. With innovative ice sculptures, igloos for warming up, and themed food and drink, this event is truly not to be missed!

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Holiday & Resort Activities Archive

The prior year’s festivities are listed below. Peruse the archives to get a flavor of what’s to come!

Mother’s Day 2023

Celebrate the mothers in your life with brunch by the sea. Our Mother’s Day champagne brunch is guaranteed to delight the whole family.

MOTHER’S DAY 2023 BRUNCH HOURS

La Bella Vita

10:00am – 4:30pm

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Christmas 2023

Hours	Activities
8:00am – 9:00pm	Recreation Room – Bay Point Ballroom
7:00pm – 10:00pm	S’mores – Lobby Fireplace
7:00pm	Movie Night

Hours	Activity
8:00am – 9:00pm	Recreation Room – Bay Point Ballroom
10:00am	Scavenger Hunt – Departing from Lobby
1:00pm	Holiday Cookie Decorating – Rec Room
2:00pm	Pizza Class – Enoteca Lounge – $10 per person – Sign up at Front Desk
3:00pm	Cocktail Class – Enoteca Lounge – $10 per person – Sign up at Front Desk
3:00pm – 6:00pm	Holiday welcome with seasonal snacks
7:00pm – 10:00pm	S’mores – Lobby fireplace
7:00pm	Movie Night

Hours	Activity
8:00am – 9:00pm	Recreation Room – Bay Point Ballroom
7:00pm – 10:00pm	S’mores – Lobby Fireplace
7:00pm	Movie Night

Hours	Activity
8:00am – 9:00pm	Recreation Room – Bay Point Ballroom
10:00am	Scavenger Hunt
1:00pm	Holiday Craft – Bay Point Ballroom
7:00pm – 10:00pm	S’mores – Lobby fireplace

Christmas Day Dining Hours 2023

La Bella Vita

Breakfast 7:00 am – 11:00 am
Dinner 1:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Enoteca

All Day Menu 11:00 am – 9:00 pm

Room Service

Breakfast 7:00 am – 11:00 am
All Day Menu 11:00 am – 9:00 pm

New Year’s Eve Dining Hours 2023

La Bella Vita

New Year’s Eve Day Breakfast 7:00am – 11:30am
New Year’s Eve Dinner 5:00pm – 10:00pm
New Year’s Day Breakfast 7:00am – 12:00pm

Room Service

New Year’s Eve Day Breakfast 7:00am – 11:00am
New Year’s All Day Menu 11:00am – 9:00pm

Enoteca Lounge

Friday & Saturday 11:00am – 9:00pm

La Bella Vita Restaurant Table in front of map of Italy

Friday, February 16

8:00am – 9:00pm Rec Room

6:00pm All Ages Movie

7:00pm S’mores

8:00pm Teen Movie

Saturday

8:00am – 9:00pm Rec Room

10:00am Scavenger Hunt

1:00pm Cookie Decorating

2:00pm Mixology Class

3:00pm Pizza Class

6:00pm All Ages Movie

7:00pm S’mores

8:00pm Teen Movie

Sunday

8:00am – 9:00pm Rec Room

10:00am Scavenger Hunt

1:00pm Winter Craft

6:00pm All Ages Movie

7:00pm S’mores

8:00pm Teen Movie

Monday

8:00am – 9:00pm Rec Room

1:00pm Cookie Decorating

6:00pm All Ages Movie

7:00pm S’mores

8:00pm Teen Movie

Tuesday

8:00am – 9:00pm Rec Room

6:00pm All Ages Movie

7:00pm S’mores

8:00pm Teen Movie

Friday, February 16

Saturday

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

8:00am – 9:00pm Rec Room

6:00pm All Ages Movie

7:00pm S’mores

8:00pm Teen Movie

8:00am – 9:00pm Rec Room

10:00am Scavenger Hunt

1:00pm Cookie Decorating

2:00pm Mixology Class

3:00pm Pizza Class

6:00pm All Ages Movie

7:00pm S’mores

8:00pm Teen Movie

8:00am – 9:00pm Rec Room

10:00am Scavenger Hunt

1:00pm Winter Craft

6:00pm All Ages Movie

7:00pm S’mores

8:00pm Teen Movie

8:00am – 9:00pm Rec Room

1:00pm Cookie Decorating

6:00pm All Ages Movie

7:00pm S’mores

8:00pm Teen Movie

8:00am – 9:00pm Rec Room

6:00pm All Ages Movie

7:00pm S’mores

8:00pm Teen Movie

Wednesday

8:00am – 9:00pm Rec Room

10:00am Scavenger Hunt

1:00pm Cookie Decorating

2:00pm Jungle in a Box Craft

6:00pm All Ages Movie

7:00pm S’mores

8:00pm Teen Movie

Thursday

8:00am – 9:00pm Rec Room

10:00am Scavenger Hunt

1:00pm Tower Building Competition

6:00pm All Ages Movie

7:00pm S’mores

8:00pm Teen Movie

Friday

8:00am – 9:00pm Rec Room

1:00pm Cookie Decorating

6:00pm All Ages Movie

7:00pm S’mores

8:00pm Teen Movie

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

8:00am – 9:00pm Rec Room

10:00am Scavenger Hunt

1:00pm Cookie Decorating

2:00pm Jungle in a Box Craft

6:00pm All Ages Movie

7:00pm S’mores

8:00pm Teen Movie

8:00am – 9:00pm Rec Room

10:00am Scavenger Hunt

1:00pm Tower Building Competition

6:00pm All Ages Movie

7:00pm S’mores

8:00pm Teen Movie

8:00am – 9:00pm Rec Room

1:00pm Cookie Decorating

6:00pm All Ages Movie

7:00pm S’mores

8:00pm Teen Movie

Easter at Samoset 2024

Celebrate Spring with the Easter Brunch buffet at Samoset Resort. Our holiday menu has something for everyone. Call ahead to make reservations so you don’t miss out on this special menu. This Easter Sunday we’ll even have two Easter egg hunts!

EASTER DINING HOURS

La Bella Vita

12:00pm – 4:00pm

EASTER ACTIVITIES

Egg Hunt Ages 1-4	8:00am
Egg Hunt Ages 5 & Up	8:30am

April Break 2024

Hours	Activity
8:00am-9:00pm	Rec Room
6:00pm	Youth Movie
7:00pm	S’mores
8:00pm	Teen Movie

Hours	Activity
8:00am-9:00pm	Rec Room
10:00am	Scavenger Hunt
1:00pm	Cookie Decorating
6:00pm	All Ages Movie
7:00pm	S’mores
8:00pm	Teen Movie

Hours	Activity
8:00am-9:00pm	Rec Room
1:00pm	Tower Building Competition
6:00pm	All Ages Movie
7:00pm	S’mores
8:00pm	Teen Movie

Hours	Activity
8:00am-9:00pm	Rec Room
1:00pm	Planting Class – Plant your own flower
6:00pm	All Ages Movie
8:00pm	Teen Movie

Hours	Activity
8:00am-9:00pm	Rec Room
6:00pm	All Ages Movie
7:00pm	S’mores
8:00pm	Teen Movie

Hours	Activity
8:00am – 9:00pm	Rec Room
10:00am	Scavenger Hunt
1:00pm	“Mud Bucket” Snack Class
2:00pm	Jungle In a Box Craft
6:00pm	All Ages Movie
7:00pm	S’mores
8:00pm	Teen Movie

Hours	Activity
8:00am – 9:00pm	Rec Room
1:00pm	Cornhole Tournament
6:00pm	All Ages Movie
7:00pm	S’mores
8:00pm	Teen Movie

Hours	Activity
8:00am-9:00pm	Rec Room
1:00pm	Cookie Decorating
6:00pm	All Ages Movie
7:00pm	S’mores
8:00pm	Teen Movie

Hours	Activity
7:00pm	S’mores
8:00pm	Teen Movie

July Fourth 2024

Time	Activity
8:00am	Fun Run – Depart from the resort front door to the end of the driveway. Enjoy little treats along the way.
10:00am	Fourth of July Scavenger Hunt
1:00pm	Corn hole Tournament – Pool lawn
2:00 – 3:00pm	Face Painting – Pool lawn
3:00pm	Patriotic Cocktail Class – Enoteca Lounge
8:00pm	S’mores and Fourth of July Glow Stick Party – Outdoor Fire pit

Summer 2024 Activities – Starting June 21

Hours	Activity
2:00pm	Cornhole Tournament – Lawn by the Pool
4:00pm – 5:00pm	Clubhouse Happy Hour
5:00pm	Bingo – Lawn by the Pool
8:00pm	Bonfire with S’mores

Hours	Activity
10:00am	Small Critter Walk – Lawn by the Pool
4:00pm – 5:00pm	Clubhouse Happy Hour
8:00pm	Bonfire with S’mores

Hours	Activity
2:00pm	Ice Cream Social – Lawn by the Pool
4:00pm – 5:00pm	Clubhouse Happy Hour
7:00pm	Chewonki Foundation Animal Presentation
8:00pm	Bonfire with S’mores

Hours	Activities
2:00pm	Kids Craft – Lawn by the Pool
4:00pm – 5:00pm	Clubhouse Happy Hour
8:00pm	Bonfire with S’mores

Hours	Activities
11:00am	Kids Pizza Making – Advance Sign up Required
2:00pm	Cornhole Tournament – Lawn by the Pool
4:00pm – 5:00pm	Clubhouse Happy Hour
7:00pm	Chewonki Foundation Animal Presentation
8:00pm	Bonfire with S’mores

Hours	Activities
10:00am	Open Invite Tennis Gathering
11:00am	Scavenger Hunt – Depart from Lobby
3:00pm	Trivia – Lawn by the Pool
4:00pm – 5:00pm	Clubhouse Happy Hour
8:00pm	Bonfire with S’mores

Hours	Activity
11:00am	Scavenger Hunt – Depart from Lobby
2:00pm	Ice Cream Social
4:00pm – 5:00pm	Clubhouse Happy Hour
8:00pm	Bonfire with S’mores

Thanksgiving Menus

Enjoy a sit down prix fixe four-course meal at La Bella Vita or a feast of a buffet in the Knox County Ballroom this Thanksgiving at Samoset Resort. Reservations are strongly recommended for both holiday meals, so be sure to secure your table soon!

BUFFET PRIX FIXE

Thanksgiving Day Dining Hours 2024

La Bella Vita

Breakfast 7:00 am – 11:00 am
Dinner 1:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Enoteca

All Day Menu 11:00 am – 9:00 pm

Room Service

Full Menu 7:00 am – 9:00 pm

Knox County Ballroom

Thanksgiving Day Grand Buffet 11:30 am – 4:00 pm

The Rockland Breakwater is a mile long jetty groups can walk together.

Thanksgiving 2024

Hours	Activity
8:00am – 10:00pm	Rec Room Open

Hours	Activity
3:00pm – 6:00pm	Holiday welcome with seasonal snacks

Hours	Activity
8:00am	Turkey Trot – Samoset 5K
9:00am – 9:00pm	Parade and Football on TV – Bay Point Ballroom

Hours	Activity
11:00am	Kids Craft
1:00pm	Wreath Decorating Class
3:00pm	Wine and Cheese Pairing
4:00pm	Snack Craft for Kids

Hours	Activities
1:00pm	Turkey Cookie Making
3:00pm	Quick Pickling Class
4:00pm	Kids Craft
7:00pm	Tree Ceremony

Hours	Activities
10:00am	Don’t want to “leaf” kids craft