Designing Plastic Out of the Ocean Economy feat. Abby Barrows (Schoodic Institute's Summer Lecture Series)
2026-07-21 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Schoodic Institute, 9 Atterbury Cir, Winter Harbor, ME, 04693, United States
Join us in person at Schoodic Institute or online via Zoom on Tuesday, July 21 at 7:00pm for Designing Plastic Out of the Ocean Economy, featuring Abby Barrows, Principal Investigator for the Global Microplastics Initiative with Adventure Scientists and marine scientist, researcher, and oyster farmer.
After years documenting microplastic pollution worldwide, marine researcher Abigail Barrows turned her focus toward prevention. This talk traces the journey from measuring plastic contamination in marine ecosystems to redesigning aquaculture systems that eliminate plastic gear entirely. Featuring field-tested innovations from Maine oyster farms, the presentation explores how practical design changes can reduce pollution, protect marine life, and create more resilient coastal economies.
Register online at https://schoodicinstitute.org/event/summer-lecture-series-abby-barrows/
Schoodic Institute’s 2026 Summer Lecture Series events are free, thanks to support from our generous sponsor, Bar Harbor Bank & Trust.

Music on the Mall
2026-07-22 18:00 - 19:30, 2026-07-29 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
2026-07-23 10:30 - 12:00, 2026-07-30 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.

Three Rivers Kiwanis Yard Sale and Auction
2026-07-24 08:00 - 21:00 | Three Rivers Kiwanis, 15 Harris Pond Rd, Milo, ME, 04463, United States
We will be holding our annual fundraising yard sale July 24th from 8am-5pm followed by our auction starting at 5pm going until 9pm. Burgers, dogs, fries and desserts will be available during the auction. The next day, July 25th, we will open up the yard sale from 8am-12pm. Everything must go! All funds go to area children’s and community programs.

Fiber Arts Craft Circle
2026-07-24 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. Visit friendml.org for more details.

Storytime with Ms. Jen
2026-07-24 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
2026-07-24 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/

Sargentville Thursday Club’s Annual Sale and Silent Auction
2026-07-25 09:00 - 12:00 | Sedgwick Elementary School, 272 Snow's Cove Rd, Sargentville, ME, 04627, United States
Looking for bargains, treasures, and fun while supporting local youth? For nearly 40 years the Sargentville Thursday Club has provided scholarships to local youth seeking a college degree or trade certificate/licensure. We annually host an amazing sale to raise money to support local libraries, schools, and kids. Join us to find bargains and treasures galore: original art, household and handcrafted items, gift certificates from local vendors, books, jewelry, bake sale, furniture, quilt raffle, and much more!

3rd Annual Pins + Pines Golf Scramble for Pine Tree Camp
2026-07-25 09:00 - 14:00 | Hermon Meadow Golf Club, 281 Billings Rd, Hermon, 04401, United States
Join Pine Tree Society for the 3rd Annual Pins and Pines Golf Scramble for Pine Tree Camp on Saturday, July 25 at Hermon Meadow Golf Club.
This fun community golf event supports Pine Tree Camp’s Open Door Policy, helping ensure Maine children and adults with disabilities can attend an accessible summer camp regardless of their ability to pay. In more than 81 years, no camper has ever been turned away due to inability to pay.
Enjoy a day of golf, prizes, lunch, and community impact in support of Pine Tree Camp.Registration begins at 7:30AM, Tee Time is at 9AM and the tournament will be played until around 1-2PM
The tournament will be played by teams of 4 golfers with a limit of 36 teams (so be sure to register as soon as possible!). Registration is $80 per person ($320 per team).
Registration includes a $30 green fee for a future game.
Coffee and donuts will be available between the opening of registration and Tee Time. Lunch will be provided by Dysarts as golfers finish the course.
Gross and net prizes will be awarded!

Small-group Puffin Tour
2026-07-25 09:30 - 12:00 | Wendell Gilley Museum, 4 Herrick Road, Southwest Harbor, ME, 04679, United States
Join noted ornithologist, field biologist and trip leader Seth Benz on this private small-group tour to Petit Manan Island aboard the 40-foot Tricia Clark out of Steuben, Maine; watch for Atlantic puffins, terns, razorbills, eagles, eiders, black guillemots and more with expert insights from Seth. The smaller boat size provides a more intimate experience than on larger tour boats, and allows the Tricia Clark to get closer to Petit Manan. Boat leaves promptly at 10am from the dock in Steuben; arrival required no later than 9:30am.

Native Gardens Open Garden Day
2026-07-25 10:00 - 14:00 | Bagaduce Music Performance Hall, 49 South St, Blue Hill, ME, 04614, United States
Join Native Gardens at 49 South Street in Blue Hill between 10 and 2 on Saturday, July 26 for a celebration of summer. Take a garden tour or mini-workshop, enjoy music, tea tasting, and ice pops, or ask your most pressing garden question. Visit the www.nativemainegardens.org for a schedule of events

Young Entrepreneurs Market
2026-07-25 11:00 - 13:00 | Friend Memorial Public Library, 1 Reach Road, Brooklin, ME, 04616, United States
Stop by the Friend Memorial Public Library in Brooklin (1 Reach Road) to support local kids at the Young Entrepreneurs Market. Check out their handmade crafts and goods on the library lawn Saturday 7/25 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

At the Dooryard Table
2026-07-25 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..

Author Talk with Children's Author/Illustrator Will Hillenbrand
2026-07-25 15:00 - 16:00 | Wendell Gilley Museum, 4 Herrick Road, Southwest Harbor, ME, 04679, United States
Award-winning author and illustrator Will Hillenbrand will shares insights and inspiration from his decades of creating stories for children in this special presentation that is a joint program with the Southwest Harbor Public Library as part of the occasional series Reading with Wings.
Copies of his new book Light as a Feather: Fifteen Phenomenal North American Birds are available for purchase at the Gilley.
He’ll talk about his own journey as a kid who hung out in his father’s barbershop who has become the renowned author and/or illustrator of more than 75 books for young readers. Among his many honors are the 1990 Gold Medal from the Society of Illustrators; a Notable Book citation from the American Library Association: for Traveling to Tondo: A Tale of the Nkundo of Zaire; the 1995 Best Books designation from School Library Journal; the 1995 Irma S. and James H. Black Award for Excellence in Children’s Literature; 1997 North Carolina Children’s Book Award; and 1997 Horn Book Fanfare List.

Third Annual Community Potluck at Carding Brook Farm, Celebrating Local Food
2026-07-25 16:30 - 19:00 | Carding Brook Farm, 4 Carlton Way, Brooklin, Maine, 04616
Join us for delicious food and lively music at beautiful Carding Brook Farm at our third annual summer community potluck picnic, celebrating local food. Sponsored by the Brooklin Climate Response Committee, Brooklin Food Corps, and Friend Memorial Library Book Club. We will be looking at sustainable food sources again, this year exploring native foods. Penobscot Chef Joe Robbins will give an open fire cooling demonstration. The musicians of BAMU will return to play music for everyone.
What to bring: A dish to share (anything you wish), a list of ingredients in your dish, plates, utensils, blanket or chairs, BYOB. Soft drinks provided.
Optional: Everyone is invited to enter the Local Food Challenge. Bring a dish that includes local native ingredients. Attendees vote for their favorite dish, the winner gets a prize. Foods include: blueberries, beans, corn, cranberries, clams, huckleberries, lobster, sunflower seeds, sumac, trout, venison. For more ideas visit https://www.brooklinmaine.com/directory/climate_response/index.php
July 25, 4:30 PM: Cooking demonstration
5:30 PM: Potluck and music
Questions? Email: info@BrooklinClimateResponse.org

Third Annual Community Potluck Picnic
2026-07-25 16:30 - 19:30 | Carding Brook Farm, 4 Carlton Way, Brooklin, Maine, 04616
The Brooklin Reads Book Club, hosted by Friend Memorial Library in collaboration with the Brooklin Food Corps, will be partnering with the Brooklin Climate Response Committee to host another Community Potluck Picnic! Swing by the Carding Brook Farm in Brooklin (4 Carlton Dr) on Saturday 7/25 at 4:30 p.m. to try some tasty indigenous food by Penobscot Nation Chef Joe Robbins, accompanied by live music from BAMU.

FREE Waterfront Concert – The Bow Tides
2026-07-25 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 Bow Tides, a sophisticated Irish traditional group and Irish dancer, performing on the riverfront stage in Bath Waterfront Park. 5pm-6:30pm. FREE!
Bring a chair, a blanket, and your friends and enjoy music on the Kennebec.
Learn more and check out the full series of shows at https://www.levittampbathmaine.org/

“A Line Is…” with award-winning children’s illustrator and author Will Hillenbrand
2026-07-25 17:30 - 18:30 | Wendell Gilley Museum, 4 Herrick Road, Southwest Harbor, ME, 04679, United States
Award-winning children’s author and illustrator Will Hillenbrand leads this special presentation, “A Line Is…” at the Gilley. This is an exciting journey through the evolution of illustration in Hillenbrand’s favorite books. This is part the occasional series Reading with Wings that is part of a collaboration with our friends at the Southwest Harbor Public Library.
Copies of his new book Light as a Feather: Fifteen Phenomenal North American Birds are available for purchase at the Gilley.
A longtime favorite of kids, their parents, and librarians, Hillenbrand has produced more than 75 titles for young readers. Among his many honors are the 1990 Gold Medal from the Society of Illustrators; a Notable Book citation from the American Library Association: for Traveling to Tondo: A Tale of the Nkundo of Zaire; the 1995 Best Books designation from School Library Journal; the 1995 Irma S. and James H. Black Award for Excellence in Children’s Literature; 1997 North Carolina Children’s Book Award; and 1997 Horn Book Fanfare List.

Armenian Picnic
2026-07-26 | Searsport Shores Ocean Campground, 216 W Main St, Searsport, ME, 04974, United States
Twenty-five paintings created by children in Armenia have traveled to the Maine coast, where visitors to the sixth annual Armenian Picnic will help choose a People’s Choice Award during a day of food, music, dancing, and community celebration.
The artwork, created by children ages 8 to 14 from the community of Berdavan (pronounced “Bertevan”) and an Artsakh art program, **will be displayed** throughout the picnic on **Sunday, July 26, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.** at Searsport Shores Ocean Campground. Visitors **will vote** by placing beans beside their favorite paintings, and the winning young artist **will receive** a cash prize and an age-appropriate gift.
The paintings, inspired by favorite foods and family gatherings, reveal children’s views of everyday life through watercolor and marker. Family tables, dancing, vineyards, Mount Ararat, and shared meals appear throughout the collection. After the artwork arrived in Maine this spring, it quickly became a conversation starter among picnic volunteers, who compared favorites, pointed out tiny details, and marveled at the sophistication of the young artists.
“We wanted to find a way to support children’s art programs that celebrated creativity rather than simply offering charity,” said Astrig Tanguay, director of the Makers Guild of Maine. “These paintings started conversations long before the picnic. Now we’re inviting everyone who comes to become part of that conversation.”
With support from Bangor Savings Bank, several of the children’s paintings have also been reproduced as large outdoor banners that will be displayed throughout the event, creating an open-air gallery alongside the food, music, and festivities.
The Armenian Picnic has become a summer tradition on the Midcoast, welcoming people of every background to experience Armenian hospitality. Visitors **will enjoy** wood-fired shish kebab, lahmejun, vegetarian specialties, homemade desserts, Armenian coffee, live music by two bands, traditional dancing, local artisans, children’s activities, and the oceanfront setting of Searsport Shores.
Meals are prepared entirely by volunteers using local ingredients whenever possible. Organizers encourage advance meal purchases through July 25, allowing the cooking team to plan carefully, reduce waste, and direct more resources toward supporting children’s art programs in Armenia.
“This picnic isn’t just for Armenians,” said Tanguay. “It’s for anyone who enjoys gathering around good food, listening to music, discovering another culture, and celebrating what brings people together. Everyone who has helped prepare this event wants visitors to leave feeling welcomed, appreciated, and connected. In return, their participation helps encourage children whose lives have been shaped by war, displacement, and loss to keep creating and sharing their art.”
Admission is free.

SEED Community Paddle
2026-07-26 08:30 - 11:30 | Thomaston Boat Launch, Thomaston Boat Launch, Public Landing, Thomaston, ME, 04861, United States
Join us for a three-hour community paddle through the calm waters of the St. George River from Thomaston Harbor to Trolley Marsh Preserve in Warren and back again. Each boat will receive a seed sculpture to carefully transport on our journey. We’ll paddle together and deliver seed sculptures to the river at different spots along the way. Registration is required. Participants should bring their own kayak, canoe, or paddle board, as well as a personal flotation device.
For more information on this event and the SEED project, visit georgesriver.org!

FREE Waterfront Jazz Concert – Jamie Saft Trio
2026-07-26 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 present the Jamie Saft Trio, playing live jazz on the Kennebec at Bath Waterfront Park.
Bring a chair, a blanket, and your friends to enjoy live music on the river in Bath. And it’s absolutely FREE!
To check out the full concert series, visit https://www.levittampbathmaine.org/

Flash in the Pans in East Blue Hill
2026-07-27 18:30 - 21:00 | East Blue Hill Library, 9 Curtis Cove Road, Blue Hill, ME, 04614, United States
On Monday, July 27, the East Blue Hill Library will host a “Party in the Park” event featuring the popular steel drum band Flash! In the Pans at the East Blue Hill town park on Curtis Cove Road. This family-friendly, alcohol-free event is a chance to gather and dance for a good cause. Half of the gate proceeds will benefit East Blue Hill Library operations. Beginning at 6:30 p.m., food and drinks will be available for cash purchase. The Darling’s Ice Cream for a Cause truck, cash or check only, will also be on site. The pan dance will start at 7:30 p.m. and last until 9:00 p.m. Suggested minimum donation is $5 per person. For more information, please contact Katherine at eastbluehilllibrary@gmail.com or (207) 374-5577.

People-Nature-Art with sculptor and photographer Alex Turanski
2026-07-28 18:00 - 20:30 | Wendell Gilley Museum, 4 Herrick Road, Southwest Harbor, ME, 04679, United States
Alex Turanski began balancing stones (never in the national park!) in 2018 as a therapeutic practice. It was a way to exercise pure, raw focus and to dissolve his distractions. “The act of balance fully engages me in the raw present-moment,” he says. “In a way, I feel that I become as present and still as the stones I engage with. I often try to find the most difficult balance points as a way to push myself deeper into a meditative practice of mind-body coordination.” Alex is the People-Nature-Art featured artist for July.
Join him at the Gilley on Tuesday, July 28 for an artist’s reception at 6pm followed at 7pm by a presentation and live demonstration of his work. Alex will start with an overview of the art form and its connection to nature for him. Then he will proceed to a live demonstration and create an original sculpture inside the Gilley. There is no fee to attend, but registration is requested to facilitate staging of this event. Sign up at www.wendellgilleymuseum.org/calendar.
Alex’s finished sculptures are aesthetic art pieces that can be exhibited and photographed. His repertoire has grown to include live demonstrations and installations, designing and producing his signature Rock Stack Playing Cards, creating one-of-a-kind rock stack puzzle sets, and filming and editing balancing videos. He received the award for Best Set Design for the stonework he created and installed for the Isle Theatre Company’s production of Do Not Move Stones, which also won the Broadway World 2021 Maine Awards for Best Production of the Year.

By Land or By Sea: A day of Activities at Steamboat Landing and the Boathouse
2026-07-29 10:00 - 13:00 | Belfast Boathouse, 34 Commercial Street, Belfast, ME, 04915, United States
As part of the “Revolutionary Belfast” series of events to commemorate America’s 250th Anniversary, the Belfast Free Library invites everyone to join us for
a day of Revolutionary-era activities for all on Steamboat Landing and in the Boathouse on the waterfront in Belfast.
Scheduled Activities:
By Land – Belfast Flying Shoes will lead dance of the era accompanied by Sea Strings of Belfast.”-10:00-10:45
By Sea – the arrival of the Schooner Charm 10:45 -11:00 a.m.
By Land – Firefly the Hybrid, member of the Penobscot Indian Nation, will share song and drumming 11:00-11:30
By Sea – Dory Woman rows Declaration to shore 11:30 a.m.
By Land-Reading of the Declaration -Reverend Joel Krueger – stage at Noon
followed by Belfast Flying Shoes and Sea Strings – 12:15-1:00 p.m

Brooklin Reads Group Discussion
2026-07-29 13:00 - 14:00 | Friend Memorial Public Library, 1 Reach Road, Brooklin, ME, 04616, United States
Join the Brooklin Reads Book Group at Friend Memorial Public Library in Brooklin (1 Reach Road), next meeting Wednesday 7/29 from 1 to 2 p.m. This month we will be reading “What We Can Know” by Ian McEwen. Anyone is welcome to join!

Shakespeare Under the Stars: Julius Caesar
2026-07-30 18:00 - 20:30 | Fort Knox, 740 Fort Knox Road, Prospect, ME, 04981, United States
“Cowards die many times before their deaths; the valiant never taste of death but once.”
Set in ancient Rome yet resonating strongly with modern audiences, Julius Caesar explores the consequences of political unrest and personal conviction through unforgettable characters and powerful language. From Caesar’s triumphant rise to the conspirators’ fateful decision and the chaos that follows, Shakespeare’s masterpiece remains as urgent and compelling today as ever.
“Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar gives us a profound and cautionary tale that the fight against tyranny can descend into tyranny itself. It is a timely reminder of the fragility of institutions and what we are willing to destroy when we ‘cry havoc and let slip the dogs of war!’”- Julie Arnold Lisnet, director.
Performance Schedule & Locations
All performances begin at 6:00 PM (Thursdays through Sundays)
Indian Trail Park | Brewer, ME
July 16, 17, 18, 19 and July 23, 24, 25, 26
Rain Location: In case of inclement weather, Brewer performances will move indoors to the Brewer Performing Arts Center (92 Pendleton St., Brewer).
Fort Knox Historic Site | Prospect, ME
July 30, 31 and August 1, 2
Rain Policy: Weather cancellations for Fort Knox will be decided by 4:00 PM.
Note: All rain announcements will be posted on the Ten Bucks Theatre website and Facebook page the day of the affected show.
Ticket & Box Office Information
Admission: $15.00 for Adults / $10.00 for Students. Cash, checks and credit cards accepted.
Arrival: The box office opens one hour prior to showtime. Please arrive at least 15 minutes before the 6:00 PM start time.
Indian Trail Park shows: https://our.show/tbtjuliuscaesar26indiantrailpark
Fort Knox shows: https://our.show/tbtjuliuscaesar26ftknox
For more information, please visit www.tenbuckstheatre.org or call 207-884-1030.
Audiences are encouraged to bring blankets, folding chairs, and a picnic to enjoy an evening of classic theatre under the stars. The production runs approximately two hours with one 15-minute intermission. Sponsored by Griffin & Jordan, LLC, The Briar Patch, and Bangor Humane Society.
