Events

with Bill Cullina
Tuesday, September 19
8 - 9:30 a.m.
Members only
Back by popular demand!

CMBG is entering an extremely exciting time as we continue to grow and offer more to our members and guests. Executive Director Bill Cullina will lead a tour describing how the Gardens will change over the next few years. Hear about plans for a Conservatory, increased gardens, and a new Visitor Center as well as possible new year round programing.

with Chef Niko Regas
Tuesday, September 26
6 - 8 p.m.
In the Kitchen Garden Cafe

Emilitsa is a rustic Greek restaurant with a contemporary and casual atmosphere located in the arts district of Portland. It was opened nine years ago by Chef Niko Regas, his father Chef Demo Regas and his uncle John Regas. They offer a full array of Greek dishes that “honor the breadth of traditional cuisine from all regions of Greece,” using local, fresh, and natural ingredients, and was recently featured in the New York Times’ feature “36-Hours in: Portland, ME.” Chef Niko Regas placed first in both the “People’s Choice” and “Best in Mediterranean” categories of the 2015 New England Lamb Jam, a competition between 20 of the top area chefs sponsored by the American Lamb Association.

with Chef Adam Flood
Monday, October 23
6 - 8 p.m.
In the Kitchen Garden Cafe

Grace Restaurant, located inside the restored historic Chestnut Street Church in Downtown Portland, harmonizes historic style, modern interior, and imaginative cuisine to create a unique atmosphere. Since 2012, Chef Adam Flood has created approachable but complex and artistic dishes from quality ingredients. Flood is originally from Saco, Maine and a graduate of Le Cordon Bleu in Las Vegas with over ten years of experience in fine dining, and has worked alongside James Beard Award winners like Michael Schlow, Patrick Connolly, Sam Hayward and Ken Oringer.

November 17 – December 31
Thursdays through Sundays, 4-9 p.m.
(Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas Eve)

Join us again for the largest light show in Maine! See hundreds of thousands of lights, strung through the upper gardens in a beautiful display. Gardens Aglow is a ticketed event that delights people of all ages.

In addition to dramatic lighting, visitors will enjoy special food and beverage options in the Kitchen Garden Café and holiday shopping in the Gardens Gift Shop. Grab a friend, enjoy appetizers or a cocktail, and then experience an enchanting evening of festive lights and displays.