That’s it for this year’s Summer in the Park event. We hope you saw some great shows, made some amazing memories, and spent a ton of time outside together. See you next summer!
Summer in the Park
July 4-September 1, 2024
We’re going all out for summer – and we’re hoping you’ll join us for fresh air, good times, and tons of one-of-a-kind events and activities happening every day at L.L.Bean in Freeport, Maine!
We're in the middle of renovating our flagship store. So, while things might look a little different, we promise that all your favorite Summer in the Park experiences are still happening! For the latest information about weather or event cancellations, call 1-877-755-2326.
Free Concerts in the Park
Grab a spot on the grass and spend an evening with this year’s lineup of acclaimed artists. Guests are welcome to put out chairs starting at 6 a.m. No blankets on the lawn please.
12/OC
Thursday, July 4, at 7:30 p.m.
12/OC was born in their family kitchen in Portland, Maine, when brothers Will and Reid were both under 14 years old. The band started to find its groove at open mic nights throughout the region, which became the foundation to turning this family pastime into a family career. Their wide range of music has helped increase their fan base across the U.S., making them one of the fastest growing country music acts in New England. Having the most requested song on Maine’s #1 Country Music station for 16 straight weeks, as well as adding a handful of New England Music Awards, it appears that 12/OC isn't slowing down anytime soon.
Girl Named Tom
Saturday, July 6, at 7:30 p.m.
Three siblings unlock one harmony to unite the world as Girl Named Tom, “the only group to ever win NBC’s The Voice.” Along the way, they’ve impressively generated over 25 million streams across chart-rattling covers such as “River,” “The Chain,” and “Dust in the Wind.” Inking a deal with Republic Records, they served up their debut holiday EP, One More Christmas, and embarked on a massive arena tour supporting Pentatonix for “A Christmas Spectacular.” Their inimitable harmony will only continue to resound louder with new music on the way in 2024, including their most recent release of “Get A Little Lost.”
Los Lobos
Saturday, July 13, at 7:30 p.m.
Over the past 50 years, Los Lobos have created an unprecedented body of work – and a legacy of greatness, including 17 studio albums, two DVDs, five GRAMMY® Awards, an Austin City Limits Hall of Fame induction, the ALMA Richie Valens Pioneer Award, NEA and Hispanic Heritage Foundation Honors, Congressional recognitions, plus countless “Los Lobos Day” celebrations. As proud Chicanos, their songs have always glistened with the distillation from their Mexican and Latin American roots – a cultural and musical heritage they’ve helped spread throughout the global community, with people from Laos to Bulgaria belting out “La Bamba” to this day.
NEEDTOBREATHE
Saturday, July 27, at 7:30 p.m.
GRAMMY®-nominated, multi-Platinum band NEEDTOBREATHE came into their latest studio album with a different frame of mind. They still felt they had something to prove. In truth, this is a band who have loomed large for years, leveraging a unique fusion of modern rock, purpose-driven soul, and irresistible pop appeal into a stat line which puts them in exceedingly rare company, including a slew of multi-Platinum hits like “Brother” (feat. Gavin DeGraw), “Who Am I,” “Let’s Stay Home Tonight,” and dozens more. Their latest album CAVES is a collection of awe-inspiring melodies, breathtaking instrumentation, and epic-scale energy.
Carly Pearce
Saturday, August 17, at 7:30 p.m.
GRAMMY, CMA and ACM Award-winning singer-songwriter Carly Pearce lit a fire with her debut album Every Little Thing and hasn’t slowed down since. Now with four No. 1 hit singles, the Grand Ole Opry and Kentucky Music Hall of Fame member will release her fourth studio album, hummingbird, on June 7. hummingbird will include the GOLD-certified GRAMMY-nominated, Top 10-and-rising single “we don’t fight anymore” featuring Chris Stapleton, as well as the stirring title track “hummingbird,” fan favorite “my place,” and country classic “fault line.” Honored as one of CMT’s 2022 Artists of The Year, the 2021 CMA Female Vocalist of the Year and 2022 ACM Female Artist of the Year, Pearce continues to resonate with honest lyrics and timeless musicality.
Hunter Hayes
Saturday, August 31, at 7:30 p.m.
Multi-instrumentalist Hunter Hayes is an embodiment of a musician that embraces change and strives to rewrite the rules. After his debut in 2011, Hayes has charted his own path, moving from his country roots into the genre-bending world that he was destined for. On his album Red Sky, the singer-songwriter is executing at the highest level of his musical career. In addition to touring with superstars like Taylor Swift and Carrie Underwood, and headlining sold-out shows around the world, the Louisiana native has released six Gold and Platinum-certified singles and earned five GRAMMY® nominations.
4th of July Celebration
We’re kicking off this year’s Summer in the Park with a bang!
10K Road Race and 1-Mile Family Fun Run/Walk
7:25 a.m. and 9:10 a.m.
Our hometown race has been an Independence Day staple for over 40 years! All proceeds support the YMCA of Southern Maine Casco Bay Branch.
Main Street Parade
10 a.m.
Take your spot along Main Street as Freeport’s classic American parade marches through town.
Concert and Fireworks
Starting at 7:30 p.m.
Finish your day in Discovery Park with a concert by one of Maine’s biggest country bands, 12/OC. Then stick around for the Town of Freeport’s fireworks extravaganza at 9:15 p.m., with plenty of “oohs” and “ahhs” to go around.
Special Summer Events
New England Baseball Fan Day Featuring the Boston Red Sox
Saturday, August 3
12-3 p.m
Mascot Mania with Wally the Green Monster and L.L.Bear. Plus, take a photo with a Red Sox World Championship trophy.
1-3 p.m.
Meet and greet, and autographs, with a surprise Red Sox legend. Plus, free refreshments and baseball-themed activities.
7 p.m.
Catch a showing of Million Dollar Arm (PG) on our big screen.
Make Yourself at Home Event
Saturday, August 10 | 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
The Home Store welcomes you in for a day of summer entertaining inspiration, with demonstrations, food samples, giveaways, and raffles from L.L.Bean and Maine’s most talented makers. Plus, join the celebration as we honor the 80th anniversary of our iconic Boat and Tote!
Dog Days of August featuring DockDogs®
Saturday & Sunday, August 24-25 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Join L.L.Bean in supporting shelter pets and programs. There’ll be plenty of activities all weekend long for pups and their people, including high-flying DockDogs competing in long jump, high jump, and timed retrieval events.
Sunday, August 4 | 7 p.m.
Join us for a screening of the hit show and meet the Kennebec Cabin Company crew! Now filming their 10th season, this Maine-based family operation has turned a business renovating rustic camps and cabins into reality show stardom on the Magnolia Network.
Free Weekly Events in Discovery Park
There’s something to do every single day!
Mondays
Yoga in the Park
8-9 a.m.
Sun salutations! Start your morning with a stretch on our Discovery Park lawn. Bring a mat and blocks – if you don’t have your own, we’ll have extra. All levels welcome. Weather permitting.
Art in the Park
4 p.m. & 6:30 p.m.
Boat and Tote Painting OR Grocery Tote Screen Printing
Create a unique Summer in the Park keepsake! Crafts alternate each week. All materials provided. Limit one workshop per season. Walk-ins welcome for screen printing. For tote painting, please sign up through Eventbrite at llbean.eventbrite.com.
Tuesdays
Yoga in the Park
8-9 a.m.
Gear Test: Fly-Casting Demo
with Outdoor Discovery Programs
3-4:30 p.m.
Get a feel for fly casting, try out our gear, and speak with our experts about everything you’ll need to get started – including Outdoor Discovery Programs courses and tours designed to get you fishing fast.
Kids’ Tent Tales
Presented by Wolfe’s Neck Farm
Storytimes at 4 p.m. & 5 p.m. Crafts and s’mores to follow.
We’re partnering with Freeport’s own Wolfe’s Neck Farm to read fun animal-themed stories and hang out with some special guests – real animals like rabbits, chickens, goats, and sheep! Kids will also get to snack on gooey s’mores and make crafts related to what they learned.
Wednesdays
Yoga in the Park
8-9 a.m.
Trivia in the Park
6 p.m.
Who’s the biggest brain in Maine? We’ll find out as we play trivia together in Discovery Park. The winning team will receive a $50 L.L.Bean Gift Card!
Thursdays
Gear Test: Bike Demo
with Outdoor Discovery Programs
3-4:30 p.m.
Here’s your chance to try out some of our best kids’ bikes, road bikes, mountain bikes, and fat-tire bikes – and get some tips from our expert instructors on how to keep your riding season going all year-round.
Made in Maine Music Series
6 p.m.
We’ve invited some of the best hometown talent to take the stage in Discovery Park. Grab a bite from local food trucks and support some of our favorite Maine musicians.
Guests are welcome to start putting out chairs and blankets at 5 p.m.
Fridays
Yoga in the Park
8-9 a.m.
Family Movie Nights
7 p.m.
Enjoy an exciting lineup of kid-friendly movies on our big outdoor screen. Plus lawn games and local food trucks! All movies are rated PG.
Saturdays
Concerts in the Park
7:30 p.m.
Select Saturdays. Artist listings at top of page.
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Sundays
Yoga in the Park
8-9 a.m.
EVO Rock + Fitness Climbing Wall
10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Put your skills to the test and see if you can conquer the climbing wall on our Main Street patio.
Outdoor Adventure Film Series
7 p.m.
Enjoy exclusive film tour screenings to feed your sense of outdoor adventure, along with local food trucks to feed your hunger.
Summer in New England
June 28-September 8
Get outside with L.L.Bean all summer long! We’re taking the fun beyond Freeport and bringing free outdoor courses, exciting events, and more to some of New England’s most popular summer destinations.