It seems like there’s always something new happening in Freeport, Maine, and indeed there is. As a top destination in the northeast, thousands of people from around the country and around the region have a special connection to Freeport.
We thought this page would be a great way for everyone to keep up on the new developments around town - sort of like getting a copy of your hometown news-paper. So if you’re looking forward to your next return trip to Freeport, or if you’re planning your very first visit to Freeport, Maine, here’s where you’ll learn a bit more of what’s happening in town!
New Stores...
Intown Parks provide pleasant rest...
Memorial Park has a refreshing new appeal and welcomes restful moments. Thanks to the Freeport Community Improvement Association (FCIA), the park has been trimmed, shaped, had new flower-beds installed, and now has new lighting for it’s centerpiece memorial statue.
Taggart Construction volunteered the restoration of the park benches. Hilton Garden Inn is providing water and electric service for the park.
Memorial Park is at the foot of Bow Street in the village. It’s a great spot for a shopping break, a bit of shade or a mini picnic.
For more of a nature park experience, continue further out Bow Street, just past Bow Street Market, to the Leon Gorman Park. This 9 acre park was a gift to the Town of Freeport from L.L.Bean on the company’s 95th Anniversary.
Visit our Calendar of Events page to find out more about what's happening in Freeport!
Things are shaping up!
Construction is well underway on the exciting new Freeport Village Station complex in the downtown village. The project, a development of Berenson Associates, will provide over 118,000 square feet of new retail space and over 500 new garage parking spaces.
New stores for Calvin Klein, Van Heusen, IZOD, and Geoffrey Beene are among the first announced for the new space.
Further announcements are expected shortly. Neighboring stores, such as Dooney & Bourke, Maidenform, Yankee Candle and others are open during the construction with plenty of nearby parking.
Check back here for updates, or sign up for our Freeport eClub Newsletter to get the latest!
L.L.Bean Outlet Store in the downtown village...
The L.L.Bean Outlet store is now conveniently located in Downtown Freeport on the L.L.Bean campus!
Come to the Cabaret…
in Freeport
Freeport’s first nightspot featuring live entertainment is now open. Aptly named, The Freeport Cabaret features jazz, comedy, singer- songwriters and performing artists – with gourmet appetizers, desserts, fine wines, coffees, teas and cocktails.
The cabaret tables and conversation-friendly atmosphere will make this a great spot to meet with friends after work, or for a full evening of food, drink and entertainment.
The Freeport Cabaret is open nightly Wednesdays through Sunday in May, Tuesday through Sunday starting in June, with happy hour and music from 5:00-7:30, with performances starting at 8:00 PM and Piano Bar at 11:00 ‘till closing.
Featured Hosts are, MC and Musical Maestros – Rob Robbins and Kevin Roper, and Michael Hale. There is a $5 – Cover charge after 8:00 pm for most performances.
There is also a dance floor for your enjoyment. The ample stage has room for the big sounds, such as the 9 piece Tony Boffa band. Other performers booked for May and June include Annie Clark, Dave Bullard Band, Denny Breau, Paddy Mills, Tom Dean Trio, Alastair Moock, High Ryder Golden Oldies show, Joe Farren, Paul Mellyn & Steve Jones, Kenny Cox, the Cajun Band with Kim Garavoy, Mark “Guitar” Miller Band and The Waiters.
Art/Foreign Film/Independent film showings, writer’s round table, poetry readings and theater previews are also planned. And who can resist the urge to perform (or watch) on Open Mike/Karaoke Nights.
Freeport Cabaret is located at 5 Depot Street. For more information call 207-865-1780, go to www.thefreeportcabaret.com
Desert of Maine open for the season…
Perhaps Maine’s most fabled natural phenomenon, The Desert of Maine, is now open. It’s difficult to believe, but just two miles from I-295 Exit 20 in busy Freeport, Maine there is an actual glacial desert with sands that continue their natural shift even today.
The Desert has been featured in Ripley's Believe It or Not, and was also a subject in Deserts of America, a Universal documentary.
Visitors will learn firsthand how this most unusual place came to be. The fascinating attraction includes educational and fun narrated coach tours every half hour, a 1783 Museum, gemstone hunts for children, nature trials, picnic area, walking tours, sand designing and painting, a gift shop and more.
Camping is available, too, at the adjacent Desert Dunes Campground.
The Desert of Maine is open 7 days a week now until October 18th. Hours are 8:30 until 5:30 with tours running from 9 am to 4:30 pm. For more information call 865-6962, go to www.desertofmaine.com
Opening soon...
Coffee By Design will shortly have it's newest Coffee Bar located inside the L.L.Bean Flagship Store. Stay tuned for opening details.
