Experience 18 p o r t l a n d monthly magazine adobe stock; inset: courtesy camden snow bowl Carter’s Last Stand, Bethel,Jan. 1.Celebrate the New Year with some fun in the snow at Carter’s Cross Country Ski Center. cartersxcski.com New England Ski Day at Shawnee Peak,Bridgton, Jan.5. Show your New England driver’s license and ski all Friday til 9 p.m. for $32. 647-8444,shaw- neepeak.com National Winter Trails Day,Jan. 7.Oxford and Bethel ski areas offer free rentals and trail pass for first time skiers after 1 p.m. cartersxcski.com Bar Harbor Winter Beer Fest,Bar Harbor,Jan. 13. Celebrate local craft beer and fine food, hosted by Atlantic Brewing Co.bar- harborinfo.com/events The Maine Event: Battle on Ice,Androscoggin Bank Colisée,Lewiston, Feb.23-25.The Interna- tional Fire, Police & Military Winter Games Com- mittee’s annual hockey tournament. Proceeds benefit Shriners Hospital in Boston. ifpwg.com Rangeley Snodeo 2018, Rangeley,Jan.18-20. Chili/Chowder cook-off, Casino Night,snowmo- bile displays,radar runs, poker runs,parade, fireworks,and more. 864-5571, rangeley- maine.com WinterKids Wel- come to Winter Festival,Payson Park,Portland, Jan.20. Sledding, snowshoeing,ice skating,hot choco- late,healthy snacks, prizes.871-5700, winterkids.org Auburn Winter Festival,Auburn, Jan.26-28. Events include sledding, snowmobile