Twilight in the Park

Twilight in the Park is a community event, open to all, to remember and celebrate loved ones who have died, and their families, friends, and caregivers.

Event Details:

Date: Saturday, October 3, 2026
Time: 6:00 pm
Location: Deering Oaks Park in Portland, Maine.

Luminaria Orders:

Luminarias are $15.
Order online: order form
Order by phone: (207) 289-3643
Purchase in person at the event on 10/3/2026

About the Event:

Join us for Twilight in the Park 2026! Imagine thousands of luminarias glowing warmly at dusk, each light representing someone who has brought love and light into our lives. At Twilight, thousands of luminarias are lit, each one bearing the name of a loved one being remembered, or a special person being honored.

Join us at 6:00pm for the lighting of the luminarias. The program will begin at 6:30pm.

Many find that this gathering provides comfort and connection, offering a reflective way to honor their relationship with their loved one. Twilight is open to everyone, regardless of whether you’ve had a loved one in our care.

Sponsorship Opportunities:

Interested in sponsoring this event? Email development@andwell.org to learn more.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a limit to how many luminarias I can dedicate?

No, in fact people often dedicate many luminarias for one person or multiple people.

What is the deadline to order luminarias?

If you want your name and your luminaria dedications to be listed in our event program, your order must be received by Monday, September 21st.

Otherwise, all online and mail-in orders must be received by noon on Thursday, October 1st to ensure luminaria placement at Deering Oaks Park.

You may also order luminarias at Deering Oaks on event day.

How will I find my luminaria(s) at Deering Oaks?

Andwell Health Partners will place your luminaria(s) at the park on the day of the event. They will be placed in alphabetical order according to the last name as it appears on the luminaria. You can always ask an event volunteer to assist you!

Can I take my luminaria(s) home with me when I leave?

Absolutely. You are welcome to take your luminarias home, but please ask a volunteer to remove the candles first!

Where in Deering Oaks Park will Twilight be held and where can I park?

Twilight will take place in the Children’s Ravine (splash pool) area of Deering Oaks Park. If you enter the park from the Deering Avenue side, you’ll see our big tent.

There is public parking along the three streets that border the park, Deering Avenue, Park Avenue, and State Street, as well as in the Hadlock Field/King Middle School parking lot on Deering Avenue, and along King Court Road inside the park. A few handicapped parking spaces will be available at the event site along Farmers Market Road.

See map here.

Will there be seating at the event?

Seating will not be provided. You’re welcome to bring chairs and blankets if you’d like to sit.

What if the weather's bad on the day of the event?

In case of bad weather, a decision to move the event indoors to Deering High School will be made by 1pm on Friday, October 2nd and communicated by email, social media, and our website.

How can I help?

We’re always looking for volunteers to help out with this event! Click here for information on volunteering.