Kennebunkport

Historic town · Maine

Kennebunkport in Maine
Photo: Marc-Lautenbacher / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0

A working harbor village turned genteel summer colony, Kennebunkport pairs Dock Square's shops and lobster shacks with the Ocean Avenue drive past the Bush family compound at Walker's Point, quieter and more colorful once the summer crowds thin out in fall.

Best for: Coastal Maine town in the off-season

Don’t miss

  • Dock Square shopping and dining
  • Ocean Avenue drive past Walker's Point
  • Uncrowded harbor walks in autumn
2026 Forecast

Color nearby peaks: October 16–October 20

Color builds from October 4 · mostly bare by November 8

Color starts: October 4Peak: October 18Bare: November 8AugustDecember

Sampled at Kennebunkport’s own coordinates and elevation (4 m) rather than a regional average.

This window comes from 18 weather points across Maine, nudged 1 day later to match 1 published peak date from smokymountains.com. How the forecast works

When to go to Kennebunkport

You get about 23 days of color here, from the first turn through to roughly October 27. That is about 6 days later than Maine as a whole.

Kennebunkport on the map

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Frequently asked

When does Kennebunkport peak in 2026?
Peak color is predicted for October 16–October 20 (best estimate October 18). Color starts around October 4 and is mostly bare by November 8.

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