Illustration of a Christmas market sweets stall with hanging heart cookies and a baker offering a sample (Wabanaki Winter Market)
Christmas Markets

Wabanaki Winter Market

Visitors can purchase Native American art directly from award-winning and emerging Wabanaki artists, including basketry, beadwork, wood carvings, and birchbark items. The event features traditional music, dancing, drumming, storytelling, and art demonstrations such as wood carving and brown ash pounding. Guests can also explore the Hudson Museum's Wabanaki Gallery to view historical works created by ancestors of contemporary artists.

Sat, Dec 12, 2026 All ages

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Tickets

Free admission, and open to the public. Participating artists accept different payment methods: some accept credit cards, and all accept cash and checks. Artwork prices range from $20 to thousands.

Hours

9am – 3pm; doors open to the public at 9:00.

Food & Drink

Maple syrup is featured.

Parking

Free parking is immediately across from the Collins Center for the Arts. Handicap parking is available with proper vehicle placards or license plates in the CCA and Belgrade parking lots on the front side of the building. Drop-off is at the front of the building on Flagstaff Road, about 30 feet from the entrance, accessible from the College Avenue and Park Street campus entrances.

Accessibility

Handicap parking is available in the CCA and Belgrade parking lots, and there is a drop-off point located roughly 30 feet from the building entrance.

Location

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Collins Center for the Arts · 2 Flagstaff Road, Orono, ME Get Directions

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 ⚪ (4/5)

Best For

Wabanaki art and culture enthusiasts

Vibe

Creative and welcoming

Energy Level

Moderate

Photo Friendly

High

Tips & Advice

  • Bring cash or checks for purchases; some artists accept cards, and an ATM is available inside the Collins Center for the Arts.
  • Use the free parking immediately across from the Collins Center for the Arts, or use the front drop-off if needed.
  • Bring a non-perishable food item if you would like to support the benefit drive for the Penobscot Nation Food Pantry.
  • Keep the Penobscot Doll Children’s Workshop in mind; participation is limited to 12 children ages 6 and up.
  • For accessible drop-off, use the Flagstaff Road location at the front of the building, about 30 feet from the entrance.

Special Events & Promotions

  • Free admission.
  • A 2026 raffle basket is planned; details are forthcoming.

Links & Contact

Run by Hudson Museum

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who can attend, and what are the age limits for the children’s workshop?

The market is open to the public. The Penobscot Doll Children’s Workshop is limited to 12 children ages 6 and up.

What can visitors see and do at the market?

Browse Wabanaki art and maple syrup, watch demonstrations, hear storytelling and traditional music, and explore the Hudson Museum’s Wabanaki Gallery.

What payment methods do participating artists accept?

Some artists accept credit cards, and all accept cash and checks. An ATM is available in the Collins Center for the Arts.

Where can visitors park, and is accessible drop-off available?

Free parking is across from the Collins Center for the Arts. Accessible parking is in the CCA and Belgrade lots; drop-off is about 30 feet from the entrance.

Can visitors contribute to the food drive?

Yes. Visitors are invited to donate non-perishable food items for the Penobscot Nation Food Pantry.

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