Week of Events
Maine Boat & Home Show
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...
Maine Boat & Home Show
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...
Sunday, August 2, 2026
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August 2, 2026 -Deep Dive with the Bullfrog
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August 2, 2026 -Shakespeare Under the Stars: Julius Caesar
Deep Dive with the Bullfrog
Thousands of people have visited the Nearings' final homestead, at The Good Life Center, in Harborside, Maine, and many have seen the Bullfrog documentary film about their lives. At this gathering, Greg Joly will offer live commentary on the Nearings' homesteads, their life-ways, and the political and economic radicalism that undergirded everything they built.
Shakespeare Under the Stars: Julius Caesar
"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...
Monday, August 3, 2026
No events on this day.
Tuesday, August 4, 2026
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August 4, 2026 -Bird Carving with Wendell Gilley Museum
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August 4, 2026 -Stand Up Comedy Show
Bird Carving with Wendell Gilley Museum
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...
Stand Up Comedy Show
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...
Wednesday, August 5, 2026
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August 5, 2026 -School Garden Summer Tours
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August 5, 2026 -Music on the Mall
School Garden Summer Tours
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...
Music on the Mall
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...
Thursday, August 6, 2026
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August 6, 2026 -Mah Jongg Open Play
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August 6, 2026 -Mah Jongg Open Play
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August 6, 2026 -Brooklin Camera Club
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August 6, 2026 -Flight of Swallows Wine-tasting Fundraiser
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August 6, 2026 -Grow Food Safely in Urban Soils
Mah Jongg Open Play
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...
Mah Jongg Open Play
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
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...
Flight of Swallows Wine-tasting Fundraiser
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...
Grow Food Safely in Urban Soils
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...
Friday, August 7, 2026
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August 7, 2026 -Fiber Arts Craft Circle
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August 7, 2026 -Storytime with Ms. Jen
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August 7, 2026 -Observe to Conserve: Learning iNaturalist in Acadia
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August 7, 2026 -Guild Fine Craft Show: Mount Desert Island
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August 7, 2026 -Celebrate Brooklin: Where our past and future meet
Fiber Arts Craft Circle
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
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
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...
Guild Fine Craft Show: Mount Desert Island
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...
Celebrate Brooklin: Where our past and future meet
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...
Saturday, August 8, 2026
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August 8, 2026 -Blueberry Wing Ding
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August 8, 2026 -Guild Fine Craft Show: Mount Desert Island
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August 8, 2026 -At the Dooryard Table
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August 8, 2026 -Historical Cooking Demo: Pork a la Normandie
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August 8, 2026 -Salt Bay Chamberfest @ the Gardens
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August 8, 2026 -FREE Waterfront Concert – The Shadow Riders, Performing the Music of The Marshall Tucker Band
Blueberry Wing Ding
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...
Guild Fine Craft Show: Mount Desert Island
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...
At the Dooryard Table
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...
Historical Cooking Demo: Pork a la Normandie
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...
Salt Bay Chamberfest @ the Gardens
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...
FREE Waterfront Concert – The Shadow Riders, Performing the Music of The Marshall Tucker Band
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...
