Twice each year the lighthouse is adorned with white lights, outlining the houses and tower. The first event is known as "Christmas in July" and the second is the Annual Lighting of the Nubble and both events are held at Sohier Park.

Christmas in July is always the kickoff for our annual of York Days Celebration, which will be Sunday, July 31, 2011. The event runs from 8:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m., with a fun family evening of entertainment and countdown to 'lights on' at around 9:00 p.m. The lights remain lit the entire week of our annual York Days celebration. (For 2011 that's the week of 7/29/2011 through 8/7/2011).

The Annual Lighting of the Nubble is always held the first Saturday after Thanksgiving, which will be Saturday, November 27, 2010. This is a fun family evening with a variety of entertainment. Dress warm for this one!

We invite you to join us for this spectacular community event as we kick off the holiday season with the Annual Lighting of the Nubble on Saturday, November 27th, 2010. Festivities get underway at 5:00 p.m. at Sohier Park with entertainment including the York High School Chamber Singers. The event includes traditional Christmas Melodies along with Kiddie Carols - something for the whole family. The United Divers of New Hampshire will once again, plan to raise the lighted tree from the ocean, we’ll have the ever popular visit from Santa who arrives by way of a York Beach Fire Dept. ladder truck and we’ll count down, together, the seconds before the Lighthouse is lit and adorned in it’s holiday lights. There’s plenty of hot chocolate and cookies for all, so we hope you’ll mark your calendar and plan to join us for this free community event. A COMPLIMENTARY SHUTTLE SERVICE IS AVAILABLE FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE. THE SHUTTLE WILL RUN FROM ELLIS PARK IN SHORT SANDS BEACH FROM 3:30 P.M. - 7:00 P.M.

The lights remain lit from the Lighting of the Nubble celebration through the holiday season until January 1st annually.

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NUBBLE LIGHT / SOHIER PARK

Our community has one of the most beautiful lighthouse parks in the country. The preservation and up-keep of this historic landmark is extremely important and is largely dependant on community volunteers. Under the watchful eye of the Sohier Park Committee, the Parks and Recreation Department is responsible for maintenance and operations at the Park. Funding is primarily derived from a small gift shop, which is located in the Welcome Center at the park. The Center is open daily from May 4th through Columbus Day. Restrooms are open daily 7:00 am – 7:00 pm.

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NUBBLE LIGHT AMBASSADORS PROGRAM

Volunteers Needed!
Each year the Welcome Center is staffed with friendly, enthusiastic volunteers eager to greet visitors, answer questions about the park and lighthouse, sell merchandise and promote the “Friends of Nubble Light Program”. Volunteers work one, three-hour shift per week and we are always looking for an extra hand. So if you have the time and would enjoy giving to a worthy cause, we encourage you to consider this unique opportunity. For more information on the ambassadors program please call the Parks and Recreation Department at 363-1040.

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WELCOME CENTER GIFT SHOP

Volunteer for the Sohier Park Welcome Center Gift Shop

We very much appreciate our volunteers!!!! If you're interested in volunteering, please don't hesitate to contact York Parks and Recreation Department at 363-1040.

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