Category: Community
Heart of Biddeford invites you to join the I Heart Biddeford 5K on Saturday, October 26th, 2024! Starting at 8:00 AM at the Biddeford Primary School parking lot, this family-friendly event serves as a key fundraiser for Heart of Biddeford’s downtown revitalization efforts, helping to create a vibrant, thriving community. Whether you’re a seasoned runner...
Since its inception in 2010, Engine has played a transformative role in Biddeford by creating a welcoming space for artists, fostering the creative economy, and providing arts education. However, Engine has faced significant challenges due to staff and location transitions over the last several years, compounded by the impact of the pandemic felt by many...
AUTHOR: Micayla Budd, HOB Summer Intern Introduction: A Lifelong Connection to Biddeford I’ve lived in Biddeford for my whole life, always loving being around town. Whether it was going out to dinner at a local Mexican restaurant and going to see a show at City Theater or going out to events like River Jam and...
Heart of Biddeford (HOB), the award-winning organization dedicated to revitalizing Biddeford’s downtown, is excited to announce a 20th Birthday Party on Wednesday, June 26, at 5 p.m. in Mechanics Park. This event marks the beginning of a new chapter for HOB as it celebrates 20 years of community-building and looks towards the future with a...
Calling all food enthusiasts and culinary adventurers! Get ready to indulge your taste buds as Heart of Biddeford, Saco Main Street, and the Biddeford + Saco Chamber of Commerce proudly announce the return of the highly anticipated “Biddeford & Saco Restaurant Week.” From March 10th to March 17th, 2024, locals and visitors alike are invited...
The Heart of Biddeford is delighted to announce the upcoming Wellness Crawl, a transformative month-long event dedicated to promoting health, mindfulness, and community engagement. This unique experience is set to take place all through January, inviting individuals of all ages to embark on a journey towards holistic well-being. The Heart of Biddeford Wellness Crawl is...
River Jam returns to Biddeford with an incredible celebration of music and community, right in Mechanics Park, alongside the Saco River. All events are free and open to the public! Start the day at 11 am with live music, dance performances and kid’s activities, including dinosaurs, challenge friends to a wet obstacle course and more! ...
2023 Luck of the Draw Raffle Are You a LuckyHOB? You’re in luck – entries are now available for the annual Heart of Biddeford (HOB) raffle. All proceeds go to HOB and support our continued revitalization of downtown Biddeford. Cost is $25 for 25 entries, or $100 for 150 entries. Each entry makes you automatically...
Join us for a cabin-fever busting weekend of snow and fun filled events for the whole family! We are adding events as confirmed. Keep checking back for updates!!! This will be a “snow or shine” event but it wasn’t designed to be a frozen solid event! Due to extreme cold predicted for this weekend, outdoor...
River Jam returns to Biddeford Aug. 20-21, 2021 with an incredible celebration of life on the Saco River! Reprising our community’s plans to celebrate Maine’s Bicentennial, Heart of Biddeford is thrilled to host River Jam with the following partners: La Kermesse, Biddeford Cultural and Heritage Center, Engine, Biddeford + Saco Chamber of Commerce. All events on Friday and Saturday are...