Holidays & Resort Activities

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.

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 spring activities happening each weekend until April school vacation.

Spring at Samoset

July Fourth 2025

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

Summer 2025 Activities – Starting June 13

Hours	Activity
10 a.m.	Open Invite Fun Run – Departing from the Car Port
2 p.m.	Cornhole Tournament – Lawn by the Pool
4–5 p.m.	Clubhouse Happy Hour
8 p.m.	Bonfire with S’mores

Hours	Activity
11 a.m.	Scavenger Hunt – Depart from Lobby
4–5 p.m.	Clubhouse Happy Hour
8 p.m.	Bonfire with S’mores

Hours	Activity
11 a.m.	Mini Chef Fruit Art – Advance Sign up Required
2 p.m.	Ice Cream Social – Lawn by the Pool
4–5 p.m.	Clubhouse Happy Hour
8 p.m.	Bonfire with S’mores

Hours	Activities
11 a.m.	Scavenger Hunt – Depart from Lobby
2 p.m.	Kids Craft – Lawn by the Pool
4–5 p.m.	Clubhouse Happy Hour
7 p.m.	Golf Cart Tour
8 p.m.	Bonfire with S’mores

Hours	Activities
11 a.m.	Mini Chef Pizza Making – Advance Sign up Required
2 p.m.	Cornhole Tournament – Lawn by the Pool
4–5 p.m.	Clubhouse Happy Hour
7 p.m.	Chewonki Nature Program
8 p.m.	Bonfire with S’mores

Hours	Activities
10 a.m.	Open Invite Tennis Gathering at the Courts
2 p.m.	Kids Craft – Lawn by Pool
4–5 p.m.	Clubhouse Happy Hour
8 p.m.	Bonfire with S’mores

Hours	Activity
11 a.m.	Scavenger Hunt – Depart from Lobby
2 p.m.	Ice Cream Social – Lawn by Pool
4–5 p.m.	Clubhouse Happy Hour
7 p.m.	Golf Cart Tour
8 p.m.	Bonfire with S’mores

Holiday & Resort Activities Archive

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

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 7–11 a.m.
Dinner 1–7 p.m.

Enoteca

All Day Menu 11 a.m.–9 p.m.

Room Service

Full Menu 7 a.m.– 9 p.m.

Knox County Ballroom

Thanksgiving Day Grand Buffet 11:30 a.m.–4 p.m.

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

Thanksgiving 2024

Hours	Activity
8 a.m.–10 p.m.	Rec Room Open

Hours	Activity
3–6 p.m.	Holiday welcome with seasonal snacks

Hours	Activity
8 a.m.	Turkey Trot – Samoset 5K
9 a.m.–9 p.m.	Parade and Football on TV – Bay Point Ballroom

Hours	Activity
11 a.m.	Kids Craft
1 p.m.	Wreath Decorating Class
3 p.m.	Wine and Cheese Pairing
4 p.m.	Snack Craft for Kids

Hours	Activities
1 p.m.	Turkey Cookie Making
3 p.m.	Quick Pickling Class
4 p.m.	Kids Craft
7 p.m.	Tree Ceremony

Hours	Activities
10 a.m.	Don’t want to “leaf” kids craft

Christmas Week Schedule 2024

Hours	Activity
8 a.m.–10 p.m.	Rec Room Open
7 p.m.	S’mores by the Fireplace

Hours	Activity
10 a.m.	Scavenger Hunt
11 a.m.	Kids Craft
1 p.m.	Snack Craft
All Day	Last day to donate to Pope Memorial and Toys for Tots (Online or in person)

Hours	Activity
10 a.m.	Scavenger Hunt
11 a.m.	Kids Craft
1 p.m.	Snack Craft

Hours	Activity
1–6 p.m.	Christmas Day Dinner at La Bella Vita

Hours	Activity
10 a.m.	Scavenger Hunt
11 a.m.	Kids Craft
1 p.m.	Snack Craft

Hours	Activity
10 a.m.	Scavenger Hunt
11 a.m.	Kids Craft
1 p.m.	Snack Craft

Hours	Activity
10 a.m.	Scavenger Hunt
1 p.m.	Kids Craft
2 p.m.	Snack Craft
2 p.m.	Quick Pickle Class
3 p.m.	Wine and Cheese Class

Hours	Activity
10 a.m.	Scavenger Hunt
11 a.m.	Kids Craft
1 p.m.	Snack Craft

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). You can buy tickets to the event here. 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 207.593.1549) 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! Entrance to the event is included in your stay over those weekends, but we also have tickets for non-hotel guests available at the link below.

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Daily: February 14 – 23

6 a.m.–11 p.m. Fitness Center & Pool

8 a.m.–10 p.m. Rec Room

7 p.m. S’mores by the Fireplace

Saturday

1 p.m. Kids’ Craft

2 p.m. Kids’ Snack Craft

2 p.m. Wine and Cheese Pairing Class

3 p.m. Quick Pickling Class – Rotating Vegetables

Monday

10 a.m. Heart Sand Necklace Making – Rec Room

2 p.m. Make Your Own Lava Lamp- Rec Room

Tuesday

2 p.m. Terrarium Class (variety of jars, plants, and decor) – $20 per terrarium

Daily: February 14 – 23

Saturday

Monday

Tuesday

6 a.m.–11 p.m. Fitness Center & Pool

8 a.m.–10 p.m. Rec Room

7 p.m. S’mores by the Fireplace

1 p.m. Kids’ Craft

2 p.m. Kids’ Snack Craft

2 p.m. Wine and Cheese Pairing Class

3 p.m. Quick Pickling Class – Rotating Vegetables

10 a.m. Heart Sand Necklace Making – Rec Room

2 p.m. Make Your Own Lava Lamp- Rec Room

2 p.m. Terrarium Class (variety of jars, plants, and decor) – $20 per terrarium

Wednesday

10 a.m. All Ages Cornhole Tournament

2 p.m. Mini Chef Class- Assemble your own mini pizza – $12 per person

Thursday

2 p.m. Lobster Traps and Rolls – Learn the journey of a lobster from trap to roll while enjoying a mini lobster slider – $20 per person

Friday

10 a.m. Heart Sand Necklace Making – Rec Room

2 p.m. Cookie Decorating – Rec Room

Saturday

1 p.m. Kids’ Craft

2 p.m. Kids’ Snack Craft

2 p.m. Wine and Cheese Pairing Class

3 p.m. Quick Pickling Class – Rotating Vegetables

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

10 a.m. All Ages Cornhole Tournament

2 p.m. Mini Chef Class- Assemble your own mini pizza – $12 per person

2 p.m. Lobster Traps and Rolls – Learn the journey of a lobster from trap to roll while enjoying a mini lobster slider – $20 per person

10 a.m. Heart Sand Necklace Making – Rec Room

2 p.m. Cookie Decorating – Rec Room

1 p.m. Kids’ Craft

2 p.m. Kids’ Snack Craft

2 p.m. Wine and Cheese Pairing Class

3 p.m. Quick Pickling Class – Rotating Vegetables

April 20

Easter at Samoset 2025

Celebrate Spring with the Easter Brunch buffet at Samoset Resort. Our holiday menu has something for everyone and our Easter Egg Hunt is a family favorite. Call ahead to make reservations so you don’t miss out on this special menu.

Please note: Easter brunch is sold out.

EASTER DINING HOURS

La Bella Vita

12–5 p.m.

EASTER ACTIVITIES

Egg Hunt

8 a.m.

April Break 2025

Hours	Activity
8 a.m.–10 p.m.	Rec Room
6 a.m.–11 p.m.	Fitness Center & Pool Open
7 p.m.	S’mores

Hours	Activity
10 a.m.	Heart Sand Classes
2 p.m.	Make Your Own Lava Lamp

Hours	Activity
2 p.m.	Make Your Own Terrarium – $20 per person

Hours	Activity
10 a.m.	Corn Hole Tournament – All Ages
2 p.m.	Mini Chef Class – $12 per person

Hours	Activity
2 p.m.	Lobster Traps & Rolls – $20 per person

Hours	Activity
10 a.m.	Heart Sand Necklaces
2 p.m.	Cookie Decorating

May 11

Mother’s Day 2025

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

Call 207.593.1549 to reserve.

MOTHER’S DAY 2025 BRUNCH HOURS

La Bella Vita

12–4 p.m.

Summer 2024 Activities – Starting June 21

Hours	Activity
2 p.m.	Cornhole Tournament – Lawn by the Pool
4–5 p.m.	Clubhouse Happy Hour
5 p.m.	Bingo – Lawn by the Pool
8 p.m.	Bonfire with S’mores

Hours	Activity
10 a.m.	Small Critter Walk – Lawn by the Pool
4–5 p.m.	Clubhouse Happy Hour
8 p.m.	Bonfire with S’mores

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

Hours	Activities
2 p.m.	Kids Craft – Lawn by the Pool
4–5 p.m.	Clubhouse Happy Hour
8 p.m.	Bonfire with S’mores

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

Hours	Activities
10 a.m.	Open Invite Tennis Gathering
11 a.m.	Scavenger Hunt – Depart from Lobby
3 p.m.	Trivia – Lawn by the Pool
4–5 p.m.	Clubhouse Happy Hour
8 p.m.	Bonfire with S’mores

Hours	Activity
11 a.m.	Scavenger Hunt – Depart from Lobby
2 p.m.	Ice Cream Social
4–5 p.m.	Clubhouse Happy Hour
8 p.m.	Bonfire with S’mores

July Fourth 2024

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

Holidays & Resort Activities

Come Celebrate with Us