Roll, Stroll, Run the Rail Trail for Hospice Flexible 5k

Belfast Rail Trail 13 Oak Hill Rd, Belfast

Take in the early-fall beauty as you roll, stroll, run, or skip along the rail trail in Belfast. All are welcome to join our vibrant community of volunteers, donors, and the wider community to benefit Hospice Volunteers of Waldo County on September 12th, starting at 8:30 a.m. Start is at the head of the Belfast...

Bird Chatter with Seth Benz

Wendell Gilley Museum 4 Herrick Road, Southwest Harbor

Flock to the Gilley for a fun and informative few hours with field ecologist and expert birder Seth Benz. Seth will delve into research and share current sightings and insights. Bring your own questions and curiosity, a favorite bird-related reading, or your latest observations. Depending on weather, the group might go for a bird-sighting walk...

$20.00 – $25.00

NGBH Native Plant Sale

NGBH Gardens at Bagaduce Music 49 South St, Blue Hill

Seven area nurseries will be on site at Native Gardens of Blue Hill selling their sustainably grown Maine native plants on Saturday, September 12 from 9 am to 12 pm. Over 175 species of plants, trees, shrubs, grasses and ferns are available for pre-order, or stop by the sale to browse the selection. Visit NGBH's...

Free

A Walk in the Park with Belfast Bay Watershed Coalition

City Park Arboretum 208 Northport Ave, Belfast

A fall tree walk in the city arboretum Saturday, September 12, 10am-12pm 208 Northport Ave, Belfast, ME Walk among the 300 trees and 80+ species City Park offers, including American Beech, Red Pine, and Shagbark Hickory, with ecologist Aleta McKeage. Founded in 1904, this is a gorgeous historic and current effort that includes many climate...

Free

Forest Walk and Mandala Ceremony to Celebrate the Arrival of Autumn

Belfast reservoir #1 289 Northport Ave Belfast 289 Northport Ave, Belfast

The Healing Garden, a Belfast-based wellness education organization, is hosting a celebration of the arrival of autumn with a walk in the woods and a collaborative mandala-making ceremony. The event will be held on Saturday, September 12, from 10am to noon at 289 Northport Ave, Belfast Reservoir #1. This event is free and all are...

free/donations based

Annual Rogers Farm Garden Fest & Fun Run

UMaine Cooperative Extension Rogers Farm Demonstration Garden 914 Bennoch Rd., Old Town

OLD TOWN, Maine — The University of Maine Cooperative Extension will host its annual Rogers Farm Demonstration Garden Fest & Fun Run on Saturday, Sept. 12, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Rogers Farm Demonstration Garden, 914 Bennoch Road in Old Town. The event is free and open to the public, with a rain...

FREE

Closing Fair at 150 Year Old Spiritualist Camp in Central Maine

Camp Etna Spiritualist Camp 77 Stage Road, Etna

The Closing Fair at Camp Etna will have vendors, mediums giving readings and a History Walk at noon. This is the last guided tour of the season with the Camp Historian around the grounds of Camp Etna, a Spiritualist Camp that has been providing continuous summer service since 1876. It begins at their expanded museum...

Free

Arts in the Barn

51 Main 51 Main Street, Liberty

The St. George Historical Society presents its 3rd annual ARTS IN THE BARN Saturday, September 12th, 2026 11-3 p.m. Andrew Robinson Homestead 945 River Road, St George, Maine Drift Rope Project artwork by Eric Darling, made from recycled rope from Midcoast, Maine A mixed array of local artists, including Eric Darling and Gavin McSkeane, will...

Free

Arts in the Barn

st george histotical society 945 river rd, St george

The St. George Historical Society presents its 3rd annual ARTS IN THE BARN Saturday, September 12th, 2026 11-3 p.m. Andrew Robinson Homestead 945 River Road, St George, Maine Drift Rope Project artwork by Eric Darling, made from recycled rope from Midcoast, Maine A mixed array of local artists, including Eric Darling and Gavin McSkeane, will...

Free

Arts in the Barn

ArtWaves 1345-A State Highway 102, Bar Harbor

The St. George Historical Society presents its 3rd annual ARTS IN THE BARN Saturday, September 12th, 2026 11-3 p.m. Andrew Robinson Homestead 945 River Road, St George, Maine Drift Rope Project artwork by Eric Darling, made from recycled rope from Midcoast, Maine A mixed array of local artists, including Eric Darling and Gavin McSkeane, will...

Free

Castine Film Festival

Delano Theatre 80 Pleasant Street, Castine

Following the success of the 2025 event, the Castine Film Festival returns to the Delano Theatre on the campus of Maine Maritime Academy on Saturday, September 12th! The festival jury received hundreds of submissions for consideration and conducted outreach to filmmakers creating stories of specific interest to our area. The final selection of eight films...

Sardine Snacks Workshop

Penobscot Marine Museum 2 Church St, Searsport

Create sardine dishes inspired by the Maine Sardine Council cookbooks. Attendees will create several of these mid-to-late twentieth century no-bake recipes, plus a recipe or two with a modern take on flavors and food trends. All ingredients and supplies will be provided. Registration required.

Free film screening: A Will for the Woods

Riley School 73 Warrenton St Rockport 73 Warrenton St., Rockport

A Timely Conversation About Returning to the Earth Local nonprofit Midcoast Maine Green Burial will host a free screening of the film “A Will for the Woods,” along with a panel discussion and silent auction, from 2 to 5 p.m. on Saturday, September 12, in the theater at the RIley School, located at 73 Warrenton...

Free

Dark Sky Maine Star Party

Flye Point Flye Point Road, Brooklin

Join us for the Dark Sky Maine Star Party - Saturday, September 12th 4-10PM - Flye Point, Flye Point Road in Brooklin, Maine The schedule of events: 4 - "Look at the Sun through a filtered telescope" Solar telescope viewing " 5 - Hearth & Soul Food truck and Lookout Inn supper 6 - Campfire...