Fall: Experience the thrills and chills on a ride throught the acres of horror in Scarborough. Tis the season of ghost, goblins and ghouls and what is Halloween without a haunted hayride. Now, there are plenty out there that claim to be the best but, these guys have been doing this for 18 years and guest aren’t disappointed. This haunted hayride is by far the best one in Maine and definitey makes the forest come alive with the all sorts of creatures of the night. Just keep your eyes open because you never know what will pop out from the darkness. Creatures from the “other side”, disfigured ghouls, witches, vampires with blood dripping from their last victim. Let your imagination run wild as you sit on the edge of your seat waiting for what happens next. The hayride is worth the wait in line although you may want to call ahead and make reservations…whatever you decide just make sure you stay alert…you never know what may be lurking just around the corner.
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Portland Stage Company: Theatre For The Everyday Enthusiast
Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall: The Portland Stage company was founded in 1974. This theatre has seven live productions a season with an average audience of 50,000 a season. The Stage Company produces programs that look at basic human issues and concerns related to the communities in its surrounding area. The theatre offers a pre and post show discussion, play notes and in-school workshops. The Portland Stage Company attempts to make their shows appealing to people of all ages and interests. Occasional classics like “A Christmas Carol” by Charles Dickens are also displayed. So if you like musicals, drama and live theatre, then you should make this part of your winter plans.
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Portland Symphony Orchestra: Local Musical Talent At Its Best
Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall: A visit to the Portland Symphony Orchestra is a great way to see local talent from the New England area. The Orchestra is made up of 85 musicians and has been part of Portland’s history for the past 82 years. If you would like to take in some of the local history, plus be entertained by an organization that has one of the very best reputations and performances, then this is the place to go. With symphonies ranging from classical, Christmas, educational, and some that feature the chamber ensembles or the full orchestra. So when it’s too cold or too wet outside, you can still head out to the Symphony for a wonderful evening.
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Merrill Auditorium: Bringing Entertainment To Portland
Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall: The Merrill Auditorium is a 1,900 seat facility that was built in 1912 to replace two auditoriums that burned down in a fire. When this auditorium was built to replace them, they were given an amazing 5,000 multiple sided pipe organ which has been incorporated into the stage. Merrill Auditorium is the place to go if you are interested in the performing arts. There are performances of all types including symphony, orchestra, broadway shows like “Rent”, opera, jazz, comedy, and blues. Concerts are also held at the auditorium where you can see popular rock n’ roll bands, hip hop, country, and several others. Children’s programming is available as well. A visit to the Merrill Auditorium is a great way to spend the day.
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Clam Digging, Dig Your Own Clam Dinner: Fun, Muddy And Tasty
Summer, Fall: If you love to eat Maine clams (steamers) you might enjoy a day of clamming. It’s fairly easy to do really and clams are plentiful in Maine. The mud flats in Scarborough, Maine or anywhere along the Maine coastline are prime clam digging grounds. Of course, the first thing you will need is a license. Many towns sell clamming licenses for the day and those same towns will be happy to tell you where you can and can not clam. A good place around the Portland Maine area is the clam flats surrounding Ferry Beach in Scarborough Maine. Here is what you want to do. First get a license. Then go to the clam flats on a falling tide, at low tide or at the earlier stages of the incoming tide. Then, just walk and look for holes in the mud. The holes will typically be the same circumphrance as your index finger. There is a clam down there! You can use a rake, but that can be overkill. Your hands will do, but be sure to wear gloves. Another great tool is a plunger. Plung, rake or dig a hole with your hands about a foot deep. Be careful not to break the clam and very careful not to cut your finger when reaching down to extract the clam from its hole. The top edges of the clam are sharp, so grab carefully. After finding and digging your first few clams you will get fairly quick at the job and the goal is to harvest a fair amount of them before the tide comes in and washes away your hopes of having enough for dinner! This is a fun activity for individuals, couples or families to enjoy.
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