Need a jump start to get into the spirit of the holiday season?

Look no further than Bridgton and Harrison.

Bridgton’s Festival of Lights parade is this Saturday, Dec. 7, featuring theme of “Holiday Magic.” Parade participants line up at the Stevens Elementary School bus loop at 4 p.m. Judging is at 4:30 p.m. A candlelight procession leads the parade at 5 p.m. Parade participants start their march or ride at 5:05 p.m.

Festivities actually begin at 8 a.m. with a Craft & Vendor Fair at Stevens Brook Elementary School. The fair concludes at 3 p.m.

As another program note, Bridgton Rec is sponsoring a Parent Night Out on Friday, Dec. 13 from 6 to 10 p.m. for ages K-Grade 6. Cost is $25 per child. Rec staff will keep youngsters entertained with fun activities, games, crafts and dinner. Pre-registration required. See the QR code to register on the town website, www.bridgtonmaine.org under Recreation.

Christmas in Harrison —which marks its 38th anniversary —is underway. The schedule is as follows:

Thursday, December 5

3 p.m., Charles Dickens Show at the United Parish Church, featuring professional actor Andrew Harris as Charles Dickens.

5:30 p.m., Soup & Song at United Parish Church, presented by the Oxford Hills Chamber Choir.

6 to 8 p.m., Festival of Trees at Harrison Food Bank; cost involved.

Friday, December 6

6 to 8 p.m., Festival of Trees at Harrison Food Bank; cost involved.

6:30 p.m., Magical Family Fun Night at United Parish Church.

Saturday, December 7

7:30 a.m. Holiday Breakfast at Olde Mill Tavern; cost involved.

9:30 a.m., Annual Christmas in Harrison Parade, starts from Depot Street to Main Street.

10 a.m., Cookie Walk & Cookie Decorating at the Library; cost involved.

10 a.m., Ornament Painting for Kids at the Painted Turtle.

10 a.m., Scavenger Hunt for Kids, Lions’ Den, located behind the Harrison Block Building on Main Street.

10 a.m., Swag Making, lower level of United Parish Church.

10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Boots’ Barnyard Petting Zoo, Town Office.

10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Visit with Santa at Harrison General Store.

11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Festival of Trees at Harrison Food Bank; cost involved.

10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Activities for Kids, lower level, United Parish Church.

10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Horse-drawn Carriage Rides, starting at Lakeside Grange.

10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Craft Fair at Harrison Elementary School; 25 local vendors; cost involved.

10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Food Truck at Town Office; cost involved.

10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Quilt Show, upper level of United Parish Church.

12 p.m. to 2 p.m., Glitter Tattoos, Lions’ Den, located behind Harrison Grange Building, Main Street.

• A Christmas Trolley at the corner of Smith and Main Street will pick up individuals and transport them to Harrison Elementary School to visit the Craft Fair on Saturday. The trolley will operate from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Around the Area — See listing of other fairs and special programs in this week’s Calendar of Events.