Bird Carving with Wendell Gilley Museum
2026-08-04 09:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Schoodic Institute, 9 Atterbury Cir, Winter Harbor, ME, 04693, United States
See how it’s done! Join us at Schoodic Institute with special guest carver Jim Vekasi from the Wendell Gilley Museum for hands-on bird carving demonstrations outside the Welcome Center at Rockefeller Hall (July 21st and August 4th and 18th, 9am – 12noon, and 1pm – 4pm).
Visit with Jim and pick up a carving knife yourself – there is no charge to give it a try! Then visit the display of bird carvings from the Wendell Gilley Museum inside the Welcome Center.
Jim is a longtime carver with the Gilley, as well as being a retired Acadia National Park employee who was deeply involved during the establishment of Schoodic Institute 25 years ago.
Drop by to check out his craft! Find out more at https://schoodicinstitute.org/event/bird-carving-with-wendell-gilley-museum-6/

Stand Up Comedy Show
2026-08-04 19:00 - 20:30 | Central Hall, 306 Falls Bridge Rd., South Blue Hill
Since we could all use a good laugh, the Comedy Collective presents a Stand Up Comedy Show at the Central Hall in South Blue Hill on Tuesday, August 4 featuring Nate Berger (Ellsworth), Bridge DeLong (Blue Hill), Maureen Foye (Bucksport), Edee Howland (Deer Isle), Shelley Latham (Sedgwick), Kim Parrott (Brooksville), and Kevin Ross (S. Blue Hill). Best for ages 15+. Tickets at the door, Suggested price of $10. Proceeds to benefit Healthy Peninsula and the Tree of Life. Let’s have some fun!

School Garden Summer Tours
2026-08-05 16:30 - 18:30 | Maine School Garden Network, State House Station 28, Augusta, ME, United States
The Maine School Garden Network hosts School Garden Summer Tours which are free and open to the public and run from late June through early August, with stops all across the state. These tours are a fantastic opportunity to connect with school garden coordinators and community members, explore different sites, gather fresh ideas and share your own garden experiences. Interested in attending a tour in Summer 2026? RSVP to brittany@msgn.org.
School Garden Summer Tours Schedule 2026
Falmouth Schools Thu June 25th, 10 am
Hosted w/Maine Farm and Sea to Institution Network
Two Tours One Day!
Edgecomb Elementary School Thu July 9th, 8-10 am
Our 2027 School Garden of the Year featured on the 2027 School Garden of the Month Calendar.
South Bristol School Thu July 9th, 10am-12pm
Mount Desert Elementary Sat August 1st, 10am-12pm
Our 2026 School Garden of the Year featured on the 2026 School Garden of the Month Calendar.
Jonesport Beals High School Wed August 5th, 4:30-6:30pm
Hosted w/Maine Agriculture in the Classroom
Thank you Sewall Foundation and Maine Agriculture in the Classroom for your support!

Music on the Mall
2026-08-05 18:00 - 19:30 | Brunswick Town Mall, 191-195 Maine Street, Brunswick, ME, 04011, United States
The Brunswick Downtown Association presents Music on the Mall, its annual summer concert series gathering community together every Wednesday, from
6:00 – 7:30 PM, running June 24th through August 26th. This flagship event in Brunswick, Maine provides public concerts at the gazebo on the Brunswick Town Mall, and this year that’s not all… stay tuned for free, pre-show interactive experiences and local restaurant giveaways! Whether you come for the tunes or for the sense of community, Music on the Mall is the summer event to unwind and enjoy the best of Brunswick, Maine.
2026 Music on the Mall Performance Schedule:
June 24, 6:00 PM — Cilantro
July 1, 6:00 PM — The Clements Brothers
July 8, 6:00 PM — JimmyJo & The Jumbol’Ayuhs Concert
July 15, 6:00 PM — Pat Colwell & The Soul Sensations
July 22, 5:00 PM — Maine State Music Theatre
July 29, 6:00 PM — Breaking Strings
August 5, 6:00 PM — Bonnie Edwards and the Practical Cats
August 12, 6:00 PM — Lexi James and Wildheart
August 19, 6:00 PM — Tiger Bomb
August 26, 6:00 PM — Back Woods Road
Music on the Mall is made possible by the following 2026 series sponsors: Bowdoin College, Portside Real Estate Group, Tontine Mall, and Renewal by Andersen. And by the following 2026 performance sponsors: MaineHealth Mid Coast Hospital, Maine Community Bank, Martin’s Point Health Care, Camden National Bank, and The Highlands.

Mah Jongg Open Play
2026-08-06 10:30 - 12:00 | Friend Memorial Public Library, 1 Reach Road, Brooklin, ME, 04616, United States
Stop by the Friend Memorial Public Library in Brooklin (1 Reach Road) for Mah Jongg Open Play, hosted each Thursday from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Whether you’re just looking for a new game to try out or an experienced player, anyone and everyone is welcome to join free of charge. Visit friendml.org for more details.

Mah Jongg Open Play
2026-08-06 10:30 - 12:00 | Friend Memorial Public Library, 1 Reach Road, Brooklin, ME, 04616, United States
Stop by the Friend Memorial Public Library in Brooklin (1 Reach Road) for Mah Jongg Open Play, hosted each Thursday from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Brooklin Camera Club
2026-08-06 16:00 - 17:30 | Friend Memorial Public Library, 1 Reach Road, Brooklin, ME, 04616, United States
Stop by the Friend Memorial Public Library in Brooklin (1 Reach Road) for the Brooklin Camera Club, hosted on the first and third Thursday of each month from 4 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. Regardless of skill or experience level, anyone and everyone with a love for cameras and photography is welcome to join free of charge. Visit friendml.org for more details.

Grow Food Safely in Urban Soils
2026-08-06 17:30 - 19:30 | Food and Medicine, 20 Ivers St., Brewer, ME, 04412, United States
Join us for an evening of learning about urban soils and strategies for safely growing food! There will be hands-on activities to demonstrate urban soil health best practices and resources for testing soils in your farm or garden.
Featuring University of Maine Cooperative Extension, Food and Medicine, Weezy’s Farm and Flowers, Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners and American Farmland Trust; hosted at Food and Medicine in Brewer (20 Ivers St, Brewer, ME 04412).
This free event is open to the public and refreshments will be provided. Interpretation services are available upon request. For more information or to request a reasonable accommodation, please contact Carrick Gambell at carrick.gambell@maine.edu

Flight of Swallows Wine-tasting Fundraiser
2026-08-06 17:30 - 20:00 | The Neighborhood House, 1 Kimball Road, Northeast Harbor, ME, 04662, United States
Raise a glass with the Gilley!
Join us Thursday, Aug. 6, 2026 from 5:30 to 8pm at the Neighborhood House for Flight of Swallows, an annual wine-tasting event that is one of the most important fundraisers for the Museum each year. This year’s theme is wines from Italy.
This fun evening features wines specially chosen by Scott Worcester from Sawyer’s Specialties. The wines will be complemented by tempting hors d’ oeuvres from Clark Point Catering, and music will be provided by Phil Kell and Stephen Bowman.
Tickets are available for $150 each, available online. There will be no ticket sales at the door.
To become a sponsor of the event, contact Director of Development Mae Wyler at mae@wendellgilleymuseum.org.

Fiber Arts Craft Circle
2026-08-07 10:00 - 11:00 | Friend Memorial Public Library, 1 Reach Road, Brooklin, ME, 04616, United States
Join the Fiber Arts Craft Circle, hosted at the Friend Memorial Public Library in Brooklin (1 Reach Road), Fridays from 10 to 11 a.m.

Maine Boat & Home Show
2026-08-07 10:00 - 2026-08-09 17:00, 2026-08-08 10:00 - 2026-08-10 17:00, 2026-08-09 10:00 - 2026-08-11 17:00 | Rockland Harbor Park, 1 Pleasant Street, Rockland, ME, 04841, United States
The Maine Boat & Home Show is the largest in-the-water boat show north of Newport. Featuring Maine’s finest artists, architects, boatbuilders, craftsmen, designers, furniture makers, jewelers, marine gear vendors, live music, and delicious food together in ONE place at ONE time! August 7- 9, 10:00 – 5:00, Rockland Harbor Park, 1 Pleasant St, Rockland. No pets allowed.

Storytime with Ms. Jen
2026-08-07 10:30 - 11:30 | Friend Memorial Public Library, 1 Reach Road, Brooklin, ME, 04616, United States
Stop by the Friend Memorial Public Library in Brooklin (1 Reach Road) for a preschool storytime, with bubbles, books, and songs! hosted each Friday from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Observe to Conserve: Learning iNaturalist in Acadia
2026-08-07 13:00 - 15:00 | Schoodic Institute, 9 Atterbury Cir, Winter Harbor, ME, 04693, United States
Help inform our science! Join us for a hands-on introduction to the iNaturalist mobile app, an online tool for exploring and documenting plants, animals, fungi, and overall biodiversity.
Connect with nature and learn how to use iNaturalist to share your observations! By submitting everyday sightings of plants, animals, and other wildlife, you’ll contribute to a global database that scientists around the world, including those at Schoodic Institute and Acadia National Park, use to monitor biodiversity.
During this 2-hour program, you will be introduced to iNaturalist and its role in citizen science efforts. You’ll learn the basic functions of the app on your smartphone and use it to engage in a bioblitz, a community event where participants record as many species as possible within a specific area and time frame.
This program blends a mix of outdoor exploration with indoor classroom time. All outdoor activity will be on easy, paved walking paths, with optional off-trail activity based on participants’ comfort level. Please dress accordingly – we recommend sunscreen, light layers, and sturdy shoes. We also suggest bringing water, snacks, and your smartphone with iNaturalist downloaded (if possible); all other gear will be provided by Schoodic Institute. If you need to borrow a smartphone, please indicate so during registration.
Please note, this program is for ages 15 and up, unless accompanied by an adult. For those under 15, the ratio must be 1:1 with a parent/guardian over 15 years old. At this time, group sizes will be limited to 14.
Free to sign up! Please register online.
July 24th: https://schoodicinstitute.org/event/observe-to-conserve-ii/
August 7th: https://schoodicinstitute.org/event/observe-to-conserve-iii/

Guild Fine Craft Show: Mount Desert Island
2026-08-07 17:00 - 20:00, 2026-08-08 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-08-09 10:00 - 16:00 | College of the Atlantic, 105 Eden St, Bar Harbor, ME, 04609, United States
Guild Fine Craft Show: Mount Desert Island
College of the Atlantic Campus
105 Eden Street, Bar Harbor ME 04609
FRI, AUG 7: 5pm-8pm
SAT, AUG 8: 10am-4pm
SUN, AUG 9: 10am-4pm
$5 weekend admission | under 18 free
The 49th Annual Guild Fine Craft Show: MDI returns to the beautiful seaside campus of College of the Atlantic in downtown Bar Harbor, Maine, with 50 exceptional exhibitors showcasing some of the finest craft in the region. This indoor/outdoor event brings together juried Guild-level members of the Maine Crafts Association alongside distinguished guest artists, offering an outstanding selection of handcrafted work for everyday living, meaningful gifts, and special occasions. From ceramics and jewelry to textiles, wood, glass, and more, every piece is thoughtfully designed and expertly made. A beloved annual tradition, the Guild Fine Craft Show invites visitors to meet the makers, discover one-of-a-kind creations, and experience the artistry, skill, and innovation of Maine’s vibrant craft community.
Please join us for the grand opening of the 2026 show season at the Mount Desert Island show on Friday, August 7th from 5pm – 8pm featuring live jazz, merriment & great views!
For more information please visit: shopmainecraft.com

Celebrate Brooklin: Where our past and future meet
2026-08-07 18:30 - 20:30 | Brooklin Boat Yard, 44 Center Harbor Rd, Brooklin, Maine, 04616
BROOKLIN, Maine — Friend Memorial Public Library invites the public to Celebrate Brooklin: Where our past and future meet, a free community event on Friday, August 7, 7:00 p.m. at Brooklin Boat Yard, 44 Center Harbor Road. Docks and doors open at 6:30 p.m., with films beginning at 7:30 p.m.
The evening will feature the premiere screening of two newly completed short films: CIRRUS: A Wooden Boat Story and steward•ship: a love letter to the maine coast. Filmmakers Ken Murphy, Durier Ryan, and Luc Milam will be in attendance to meet guests and share more about the stories behind the films.
CIRRUS: A Wooden Boat Story tells the story of Cirrus, a 1930 Fishers Island 31 designed by Sidney Herreshoff, and the enduring care required to preserve a wooden boat with history, beauty, and meaning. steward•ship: a love letter to the maine coast follows the restoration of an H-28 through the eyes of its young owner, exploring craftsmanship, mentorship, and the relationships between generations.
Guests will also see familiar Brooklin residents on screen, including Maynard Bray, Jon Wilson, Steve White, and others whose lives and work reflect the town’s deep maritime heritage and enduring community spirit.
While the films are rooted in maritime heritage, the event is designed as a larger celebration of Brooklin itself. The evening invites year-round residents, seasonal residents, newcomers, Library supporters, and friends of Brooklin to gather, meet one another, and celebrate the people, traditions, and shared sense of stewardship that help define the community.
“Our Celebrate Brooklin event is about bringing people together around the things we value and want to carry forward,” said Robert A. Baird, Chair of the Friend Memorial Public Library Capital Campaign. “The films give us a beautiful starting point, but the evening is really about Brooklin—its people, its traditions, its generosity, and its future. We are grateful to the filmmakers for helping create an event that welcomes the whole community while supporting the Library’s next chapter.”
The evening will also include live music, light refreshments, boat viewing, exhibits, and a live and silent auction.
The event is presented by Friend Memorial Public Library in support of its Capital Campaign, which will preserve and expand the historic Library building and help establish the future Anne and Maynard Bray Maritime Research Center. The Center will house one of the nation’s most important private collections of materials and photographs documenting wooden boat and ship design, construction, operation, and history. To date, the campaign has raised $3.1M of its $4.4M goal.
Celebrate Brooklin is free and open to all, with no RSVP required. The event will be held rain or shine.

Blueberry Wing Ding
2026-08-08 08:00 - 12:00 | Lincolnville Beach, 2515 Atlantic Highway, Lincolnville, ME, 04849, United States
Hosted by the Lincolnville Improvement Association, this favorite community event supports scholarships for local high school graduates, community events, and beautification projects.
Raffle Prizes*
– Camp DeForest ( 2-night stay )
– Dot’s Market
– Windsor Chairmakers
– Cellardoor Farm
– Beach Store
– Owen’s General Store
– And many more local businesses
Huge Community Marketplace Yard Sale with treasures for everyone
Bake Sale featuring homemade blueberry pies, muffins, cookies, blueberry salsa, and more
Grab and Go Breakfast with coffee or juice and your choice of a muffin, scone, or slice of pie
Cupcake Walk – win a gourmet cupcake or another fun prize
Face Painting for the kids
Come early, bring the family, and enjoy the shopping, treats, and fun before the best treasures are gone!

At the Dooryard Table
2026-08-08 11:00 - 13:00 | Dooryard Farmstand, 238 Mechanic St., Camden, ME, 04843, United States
This summer, Dooryard Farm invites the community to gather around and celebrate the flavors of the season with At the Dooryard Table, a new series of cooking demonstrations, tastings and conversation. Each session will feature fresh produce right off the farm as well as agricultural products from Dooryard’s community of local food makers.
Held every other Saturday in July and August at Dooryard Farm’s farmstand at 238 Mechanic Street in Camden, the series will be hosted by longtime food educator, cook, and writer Frank Mentesana. Each session explores a different moment in the growing season, offering practical cooking ideas, stories from local producers, and tastings inspired by the week’s harvest.
“We want these gatherings to be an invitation to gather around the table and share ideas,” says Marina Sideris, Dooryard’s co-owner. “The focus is on simple techniques, seasonal ingredients, and the joy of connecting with people over food.”
Each event runs from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m..

Historical Cooking Demo: Pork a la Normandie
2026-08-08 13:00 - 16:00 | Jonathan Fisher House, 44 Mines Rd, Blue Hill, ME, 04614, United States
Join Joseph Greeley, docent at the Jonathan Fisher House and historical cooking enthusiast, for an outdoor cooking demonstration of a historical recipe and technique.
On Saturday, August 8, Joe will be cooking up Pork a la Normandie, a pork stew made with cider and apples, As the name suggests, this recipe originates in the Normandy region of France. The Fisher family probably would have just called it “pork stew with apples.” We know that the Fisher homestead raised pigs and had an apple orchard, and this dish is inspired by a recipe in Hannah Glasse’s 1788 cookbook, The Art of Cookery Made Plain and Easy, a popular household text that Dolly Fisher likely would have used when feeding her large household. Stop by to see the process of interpreting the recipe and cooking with period techniques, and enjoy samples when the food is complete!
The free cooking demo will begin at 1:00 PM and visitors are encouraged to watch and ask questions during the process. Tours of the interior of the Fisher House are available from 1:00-4:00 PM, with a $10 suggested donation. Visitors are also welcome to self-tour the grounds and tool exhibit in the Slaven Barn on the property.

Salt Bay Chamberfest @ the Gardens
2026-08-08 16:00 - 17:00 | Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens, 105 Botanical Gdns Dr, Boothbay, ME, 04537, United States
UnEARTHed Salt Bay Chamberfest @ the Gardens 1: Birdsong with Birds
SBC musicians summon and sing with local birds at the Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens. The concert will feature a performance of Haydn’s “The Bird” Quartet and original music evoking birdsong, written and performed by Nipmuck flutist Hawk Henries.
This event is open to the public and free of charge. Free access to the Gardens for concertgoers one hour prior to events.

FREE Waterfront Concert – The Shadow Riders, Performing the Music of The Marshall Tucker Band
2026-08-08 17:00 - 18:30 | Linwood E. Temple Waterfront Park, 61 Commercial St, Bath, ME 04530, Bath, ME, 04530, United States
The Levitt AMP Bath Waterfront Concert Series presents The Shadow Riders, performing the music of the original Marshall Tucker Band, this six-piece New England band is fronted by Bruce Marshall, who played with Toy Caldwell, lead guitarist, songwriter, and co-founder of the Marshall Tucker Band. FREE live music on the Kennebec!
Bring a chair, a blanket, and your friends for a perfect summer eveing.
To see the full concerts series, visit https://www.levittampbathmaine.org/

Salt Bay Chamberfest @ the Gardens
2026-08-09 16:00 - 17:00 | Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens, 105 Botanical Gdns Dr, Boothbay, ME, 04537, United States
UnEARTHed Salt Bay Chamberfest @ the Gardens 2: Heartbeat of Nature. The Grammy-winning ensemble Sandbox Percussion will energize Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens with rhythms of nature in a fun and interactive percussion jam. Be ready to clap along!
This event is open to the public and free of charge. Free access to the Gardens for concertgoers one hour prior to events.

Music on the River with Aaron Boyd
2026-08-09 16:00 - 17:00 | Home of Adrianne Zahner & Kyle Burchesky, 39 Glidden St, Newcastle, ME, 04553, United States
A free and informal outdoor concert featuring violinist Aaron Boyd playing solo works, overlooking the Damariscotta River.
Limited chairs are provided for this one-hour event, but you are welcome to bring your own lawn chairs or blankets. Audience seating is on a sloped grassy lawn.

Atlantic Boat Days
2026-08-09 16:00 - 20:00 | Atlantic Boat Company, 355 Flye Point Road, Brooklin, ME, 04616, United States
Bring a chair and enjoy the priceless view and music with family and friends.
This is a rain or shine community event. All are welcome!
Highlights include The Ice Cream Lady and grilled items by ABC staff
and best of all…. music with Flash! In the Pans Steel Drum band will playing from 5-7PM
Dancing is always an option too!

Harvesting the Sounds of Nature
2026-08-10 14:00 - 15:00 | Keyes Woods Preserve, 185 Poor Farm Road, Bristol, ME, 04539, United States
A Maine listening adventure with naturalist Sarah Gladu and cellist Wilhelmina Smith.
This event is open to the public and free of charge.

Lecture/Demo with Andy Akiho, steel pan
2026-08-11 15:00 - 16:00 | Skidompha Public Library, 184 Main Street, Damariscotta, ME, 04543, United States
A free and informal talk with musical demonstration featuring composer and steel pannist Andy Akiho.
Event photo by Da Ping Luo

Trees of Acadia: The Past, Present, and Future of Park Forests feat. Catherine Schmitt and Panel (Schoodic Institute's Summer Lecture Series)
2026-08-11 19:00 - 20:30 | Schoodic Institute, 9 Atterbury Cir, Winter Harbor, ME, 04693, United States
Join us in person at Schoodic Institute or online via Zoom on Tuesday, August 11 at 7:00pm for Trees of Acadia: The Past, Present, and Future of Park Forests feat. Catherine Schmitt and Panel, featuring author and Science Communication Specialist Catherine Schmitt with Matthew Duveneck (forest ecologist and Schoodic Institute Second Century Stewardship Fellow), Kate Miller (quantitative ecologist with the National Park Service Inventory and Monitoring Division), and Allen Workman (author and historian).
From the sharp spires of spruce and fir at the edge of ocean cliffs, to mountain forests, cedar swamps, maple meadows, and pine barrens, Acadia National Park would not be Acadia if not for the trees. The most common ecosystem across the park, forests support a diversity of wildlife, protect lakes and streams, and clean the air. These forests are special for many reasons. Today, Acadia hosts some of the oldest and healthiest woodlands in the Eastern United States, but their future is uncertain. Schoodic Institute Science Communication Specialist Catherine Schmitt discusses her new book, Trees of Acadia, with a panel of experts.
Register online at https://schoodicinstitute.org/event/summer-lecture-series-trees-of-acadia/
Schoodic Institute’s 2026 Summer Lecture Series events are free, thanks to support from our generous sponsor, Bar Harbor Bank & Trust.
