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Maine Craft Weekend 2026

Statewide Events

Maine Craft Weekend | October 3 + 4, 2026 Statewide Events | mainecraftweekend.org Discover Maine through its makers during Maine Craft Weekend! Join us for Maine Craft Weekend, the annual statewide celebration of Maine's vibrant craft community. For one inspiring weekend, hundreds of craft artists, galleries, and organizations open their doors, inviting you behind the...

Self Expression Through Nature Photography

Wendell Gilley Museum 4 Herrick Road, Southwest Harbor

This full-day workshop takes place on Saturday, Oct. 3, and runs from approximately 5:30am to 6:30pm. It is led by local professional photographer, J.K. Putnam, and is designed to maximize learning opportunities and provide guidance on creating the kind of images you want to create. From sunrise to sunset, you will alternate between traveling around...

$175.00 – $200.00

Run for Peace Ridge Sanctuary

Northeast Equine Sanctuary 222 Barnes Road, Albion

Peace Ridge is hosting our 5th Annual 5k Run for the Animals & 1 Mile Fun Walk on Saturday, October 3, 2026! This family friendly event will be held at PRS’s Northeast Equine Sanctuary located at the edge of Freedom and Albion Maine. The purpose of this event is to aid and support lifesaving work...

$30

Town of Sullivan Fall Festival

Schoodic Events Center Comples 1775 US Highway 1, Sullivan

An unforgettable day of fall fun in Sullivan! For exciting Skatepark America Skateboard contests, Pumpkin Decoration, games, music, food, local craft vendors, a Rabies Clinic cat/dog and line dancing. 🍂 Celebrate Fall in Sullivan! 🎃 Join Sullivan Parks & Recreation for a fun-filled day of community activities at the Schoodic Events Center Complex. Enjoy a...

Free

Watershed Workshop: Finding Magic in an Acorn with Joan Sommers

Langlais Art Preserve 576 River Rd, Cushing

Join designer, author, and educator Joan Sommers for an introduction to the magical boxes of Joseph Cornell (1903-1972). Drawing inspiration from his habitat series of boxes, participants will balance the natural and man-made, focusing on symbolic, metaphorical, or emotional connections. They will create small assemblages using natural materials from the Langlais Art Preserve and objects...

$10

“The Sacred Descent: Inanna, the Seven Gates & the Journey Within”

The Fae Forest 499 Orrin Rd., Mariaville

Pamela Vaillant and Eileen Mielenhausen will facilitate an immersive one-day forest workshop inspired by the ancient story of Inanna's Descent into the Underworld--a sacred journey of surrender, release, awakening, and transformation. Join us at a beautiful waterfront location for a deep dive into personal myth with writing, storytelling, sharing, drumming, and a nourishing meal!! Open...

$25 – $50

Twilight in the Park

Deering Oaks Park -Children's Ravine Park Ave, Portland

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....

$15.00

A celebration of songwriters and lyricists of the 60s and 70s

Marsh River Theater 24 Monroe Highway, Brooks

A benefit performance with all proceeds towards the Marsh River Theater. Brooks resident and singer/songwriter Dan Forero will perform original compositions of folk, country, soft rock and covers of influential lyricists/writers such as Bernie Taupin, Simon and Garfunkel, John Lennon, George Harrison, and others

Good Trouble Concert to benefit New Hope Midcoast

Pascal Hall 86 Pascal Avenue, Rockport

The Good Trouble Project will present a benefit concert for New Hope Midcoast featuring singer songwriter Seth Gallant with John and Rachel Nicholas hosting the event. 90% of proceeds will benefit New Hope. Sponsored by Harbor Square Gallery and The Lesher Family Foundation.

$15

Comedian Bob Marley

Collins Center for the Arts 2 Flagstaff Rd, Orono

Celebrate Family & Friends Weekend with one of New England’s favorite comedians. Bob Marley returns to the Collins Center with another evening of laugh-out-loud stories, sharp observations, and the unmistakable humor that has made him a regional institution. Drawing inspiration from everyday life, family, work, and the quirks of living in Maine, Marley has a...

$45.50