Observe to Conserve: Learning iNaturalist in Acadia
2026-08-07 13:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | 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!

Maine Boat & Home Show
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.

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.

Lecture/Demo with Karen Ouzounian, cello
2026-08-12 13:00 - 14:00 | Rutherford Public Library, 2000 State Route 129, South Bristol, ME, 04568, United States
A free and informal talk with musical demonstration featuring composer and cellist Karen Ouzounian.
Event photo by Ebru Yildiz

Music on the Mall
2026-08-12 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
2026-08-13 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
2026-08-13 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.

Dunlap Broadside of the Declaration of Independence on Display
2026-08-13 13:00 - 17:00 | Belfast Free Library, 106 High Street, Belfast, ME, 04915, United States
This summer, get up close and personal with one of our nation’s most sacred documents. A rare copy of the Declaration of Independence is coming to the Belfast Free Library on August 13-15, 2026!
Join Maine Historical Society and Belfast Free Library for an incredible opportunity to view the Dunlap broadside of the Declaration of Independence, one of 26 surviving copies printed on July 4, 1776. Explore Maine’s important role in the American Revolution and our country’s continuing effort to uphold our founding principles in this interactive traveling exhibition, which will be in Belfast for Waldo County’s tour stop on August 13-15.
Join us for Family Day on Thursday August 13th from 1-pm.
To sign up for Family Day tickets on August 13th, go to https://belfastlibrary.org/revolutionary-belfast/
Step into an immersive Revolutionary-era experience on the outdoor patio for Family Day at the Belfast Free Library! Throughout the event, costumed interpreters in authentic Revolutionary-era attire will bring history to life, sharing stories, perspectives, and insights about the people and events that shaped the founding of the nation. Penobscot Marine Museum will also be there, allowing visitors can capture a memorable photo against a historically inspired backdrop and try their hand at signing their name with quill and scroll paper, just as Americans did in the eighteenth century. These engaging hands-on activities provide a fun and meaningful way for ticketed family groups of all ages to connect with the history behind the document.

Kids & Family Concert
2026-08-13 15:00 - 16:00 | Central Lincoln County YMCA, 525 Main Street, Damariscotta, ME, 04543, United States
This concert is a favorite for all ages, and it introduces children and adults to great chamber music in engaging and entertaining ways. Come sing, clap, and enjoy a musical afternoon with our wonderful musicians. Hosted by Mark Mandarano.
Photo by Jim Dugan
This event is open to the public and free of charge.

David Tarr Talk with Brooklin Food Corps
2026-08-13 16:00 - 18:00 | Friend Memorial Public Library, 1 Reach Road, Brooklin, ME, 04616, United States
In collaboration with the Brooklin Food Corps, David Tarr will be giving a talk at the Friend Memorial Public Library in Brooklin (1 Reach Road) on Thursday 8/13 from 4 to 6 p.m. Tarr will share his experiences and practices as a Brooklin-based scallop diver and fisherman. Anyone and everyone is welcome to join, free of charge!

17th Annual Deborah Pulliam Lecture with Carl Little
2026-08-13 19:00 - 20:00 | Delano Auditorium, Pleasant Street, Maine Maritime Academy, Castine, ME, 04421, United States
The 17th Annual Pulliam Lecture with curator of Francis Hamabe’s Maine: A Life in Art, Carl Little will explore Hamabe’s life and career in Downeast Maine and his connections to Castine.
This event will take place at the Delano Auditorium at Maine Maritime Academy. Please RSVP at castinehistoricalsociety.org.
This event will be livestreamed on our YouTube channel here: https://youtube.com/live/bZJ_ROF-9Pw?feature=share

Dunlap Broadside of the Declaration of Independence on Display
2026-08-14 09:30 - 17:00 | Belfast Free Library, 106 High Street, Belfast, ME, 04915, United States
Join Maine Historical Society and Belfast Free Library for an incredible opportunity to view the Dunlap broadside of the Declaration of Independence, one of 26 surviving copies printed on July 4, 1776. Explore Maine’s important role in the American Revolution and our country’s continuing effort to uphold our founding principles in this interactive traveling exhibition.
At 9:30 a.m. on August 14th, join us on the plaza in front of the library for some brief opening remarks to kickoff the Declaration of Independence exhibition with with Maine Historical Society Executive Director Steve Bromage, Belfast Free Library Director Laura Koenig, and State Senator Chip Curry.
Attendees of all ages are welcome to sign up for tickets on August 14th and 15th! To sign up for a time slot visit https://belfastlibrary.org/revolutionary-belfast/.

Fiber Arts Craft Circle
2026-08-14 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.

Storytime with Ms. Jen
2026-08-14 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.

Lincolnville Indoor Flea Market
2026-08-15 08:00 - 12:00 | Lincolnville Community Building, 18 Searsmont Rd., Lincolnville, ME, 04849, United States
SATURDAY, June 20:
Lincolnville Center Indoor Flea Market will be held from 8 a.m. to noon in the Community Building located at 18 Searsmont Road, Rt. 173, Lincolnville CENTER. This is the 14th season of the popular flea market which is held the third Saturday of each month through October. There will be a full array of interesting and affordable merchandise including antiques, handcrafts, value-added farm products, and seasonal decorations as well as a delicious selection of baked goods and breakfast items packed for takeout. The Community Building is wheelchair accessible and there is ample parking. All welcome. The event is sponsored by the United Christian Church (UCC). FMI: humm@tidewater.net.
Thank you,
Mary Schulien, event coordinator
518 Camden Road
Appleton 04862
785-3521
