Category: HoB News
Biddeford, Maine — Heart of Biddeford (HOB) is thrilled to announce the launch of a new initiative, Art of Biddeford, a program designed to connect the community through the arts, foster creativity, and build equitable access to arts entrepreneurship. The project builds upon Biddeford’s rich artistic history and deep cultural roots, laying the foundation for...
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...
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...
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...
Small Business Saturday continues to be an annual holiday shopping tradition — just one part of the larger Shop Small Movement that supports small businesses every day and everywhere. Because shopping at a family-owned framing spot or buying a handmade ring from your favorite online small business helps to promote more vibrant communities. Stay tuned here...
The Biddeford Saco Veterans Day Parade will be held on Friday, November 11, 2022 starting in Saco at 10 a.m. and proceeding to Biddeford. On behalf of the Biddeford-Saco Veterans Day Planning Committee, we invite Veterans, service organizations, community groups, elected officials, supporting businesses, bands and dance troops to participate in the Biddeford-Saco Veterans Day Parade. Please register online by November 2nd. Once registered, you’ll only receive an...