March is an exciting time here in New England. Things are starting to thaw from the snowy winter, inching closer to warmer months the smell and cheerfulness of spring is in the air, and there’s also so much do to! We just had to let you know about these fabulous events happening in Portland next month.
Maine Restaurant Week
Maine Restaurant Week is a food connoisseur’s paradise—find deals at your favorite restaurants in the city. Falling between March 1—12, there’s plenty of time to plan a getaway in Portland to taste through the wonderful flavors of the peninsula. Book your stay at The Francis and line up your reservations now because you won’t want to miss out on this fabulous foodie event. Check out their website for a list of participating restaurants and their deals.
Carnaval Maine
This year is Carnaval Maine’s third year running. This fabulous winter celebration has everything you need to have a good time. Including ice sculptures, igloos, beers + bites, live music + comedy, and much much more. Hosted right downtown on DiMillo’s waterfront, you’ll be right in the heart of Portland to experience the wonders of the end of winter in Maine. Running from March 8—12, book your room now before they sell out!
St. Patrick’s Day at Ri Ra
We love St. Patrick’s Day in Portland—and Mainers take it very seriously. Grab your green sweaters so you don’t get pinched! What better way to celebrate than at our favorite Irish pub—Ri Ra. With views of the Casco Bay, delicious traditional plates, and as much Guinness as your heart desires, this spot is a must stop on this Shamrock holiday.
Maine Maple Sunday
Calling all sweet tooth’s! Maine is known for a couple foodie hits—craft beer, lobster rolls, chowdah, and of course—Maine maple syrup. So much so that we dedicate a whole weekend to the fabulous flavors and styles of maple every year. This is your chance to get to the root of syrup production—tons of local farms host special events over this weekend so you can get connected to the source. Check out all of the events here. Lasting only two days—March 25 & 26, our 15 rooms will book fast, so make sure you get your spot!
Art In Bloom
One of our absolute favorite events of the year is the Portland Museum of Art’s Art In Bloom event. Watch art come to life in bold beautiful blooms—featuring artistically crafted bouquets that are inspired by existing art hanging in the PMA. You never know what to expect with this exhibit—except that it will be a stunner. Happening from March 29—April 2, check out their previous exhibitions and get excited for this year’s show.
Maine Mariners
Get your sport on all month at the Cross Insurance Arena to cheer on our hockey team. Grab some drinks and red snappers and have a blast watching the game and seeing the mid-show theatrics. Tickets are on sale on various dates all month—check it out while you stay in Portland!
No matter what time of the month you join us in Portland, there will be plenty of fun activities to keep you busy and excited for spring. Check out our rooms at The Francis to see what makes sense for your stay and book your March getaway.