Memorial Day weekend is one of those natural starting points for summer in the Sebago Lake region.

Community traditions return, local spaces fill back up, and families begin settling into a rhythm of getting outside again—whether that’s a parade, a simple outing, or a full day spent together.

If you’re looking for ways to spend the weekend, here are a few places to start:


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Parades

🇺🇸 Gorham
Time: 10:00 AM
Location: Parade begins at the municipal center and proceeds through downtown Gorham

🇺🇸 Westbrook
Time: 10:30 AM
Location: Downtown Westbrook (typically along Main Street and surrounding areas)

🇺🇸 Falmouth
Time: 10:00 AM
Location: Begins at the Falmouth Shopping Center and travels along Route 1

Parades are one of the simplest ways to mark the day—kids line the streets, families gather, and the meaning behind the weekend stays front and center.


Other Events

Saturday (5/23)
🎶 Music on Main – Bridgton
Time: 6:00–9:00 PM
Location: Depot Street, downtown Bridgton

Monday (5/25)
🇺🇸 American Legion Memorial Day Services – Casco / Naples
Time: Morning services (typically beginning around 9:00 AM with multiple stops)
Location: Local cemeteries and memorial sites throughout Casco and Naples


Other Things To Do

Not every plan needs to revolve around an event. This weekend also works well for the kinds of outings families return to all summer long:

✔️ Go Mini Golfing
👉 https://lakeregionkidscalendar.com/2025/05/31/spotlight-mini-golf-adventures-near-sebago-lake/

✔️ Visit a Beach
👉 https://lakeregionkidscalendar.com/2025/05/23/2025-guide-to-the-beaches-of-sebago-lake/

✔️ Grab Ice Cream
👉 https://lakeregionkidscalendar.com/2026/03/23/ice-cream/

✔️ Visit a Playground
👉 https://lakeregionkidscalendar.com/playgrounds/

✔️ Explore a Trail
👉 https://lakeregionkidscalendar.com/trails/

✔️ Go Biking (Lavoie Bike Park)
👉 https://lakeregionkidscalendar.com/2026/05/05/lavoie-bike-park-gorham-me/

✔️ Visit Maine Wildlife Park
👉 https://lakeregionkidscalendar.com/2026/04/17/maine-wildlife-park/

✔️ Explore Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine
👉 https://lakeregionkidscalendar.com/2026/01/12/the-childrens-museum-and-theater-of-maine/

✔️ Visit Mr. Drew and His Animals Too
👉 https://lakeregionkidscalendar.com/2025/12/22/mr-drew-and-his-animals-too-poland-me/


Weather Not Ideal?

Not every Memorial Day weekend is warm and sunny—and that’s part of living in Maine.

☔ Rainy Day Ideas
👉 https://lakeregionkidscalendar.com/2026/04/11/rainy-day/


Sticking to a Budget?

If you’re looking to keep things simple and low-cost:

✔️ 30 Free Things to Do This Spring
👉 https://lakeregionkidscalendar.com/2026/03/13/free-spring/


Plan Your Weekend

Memorial Day weekend doesn’t need to be packed to feel meaningful.

A parade in the morning.
A playground in the afternoon.
Ice cream on the way home.

Those are often the traditions that stick—and the ones families come back to year after year.

View our full calendar for a complete list of events happening this week near Sebago Lake.

Looking for a particular community focused business or service near Sebago Lake? Explore the listings in our Local Directory.

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I’m Lauren


I am a lifelong Mainer and the creator of Lake Region Kids Calendar! As a mom of two living and playing in the Sebago Lake Region, I love staying active indoors and outdoors, sharing local hidden gems, and highlighting the kid and family friendly events and activities that make our community special.

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