Read to a Dog at Belfast Free Library this Summer!
2026-07-23 10:30 - 11:30 (America/New_York) | Belfast Free Library, 106 High Street, Belfast, ME, 04915, United States
Readers can drop in, pick a book and pick a certified therapy dog and READ! Reading to a dog has been proven to increase reading fluency and reduce reading anxiety. Thursdays July 9, 16, and 23 from 10:30-11:30 am at Belfast Free Library, 106 High Street, Belfast. For more information, www.belfastlibrary.org or 207-338-3884, ext 26

Woodburning Workshop
2026-07-23 14:00 - 16:00, 2026-07-29 14:00 - 16:00, 2026-08-04 14:00 - 16:00, 2026-08-05 10:30 - 12:30, 2026-08-06 14:00 - 16:00, 2026-08-11 10:30 - 12:30, 2026-08-12 14:00 - 16:00, 2026-08-13 10:30 - 12:30 | Wendell Gilley Museum, 4 Herrick Road, Southwest Harbor, ME, 04679, United States
In this beginner-friendly two-hour class, you’ll learn the basic techniques of decorative woodburning and will create an image of a feather to take home. Using a pen-like burning tool, you’ll start by practicing mark-making techniques to explore options and possibilities with the wood burner. Then you will create an image of a feather by copying a design from nature or making up your own design. All materials provided. Students must be at least 8 years old.

Bar Harbor Town Band - Village Green
2026-07-23 19:30 - 20:30, 2026-07-27 19:30 - 20:30, 2026-07-30 19:30 - 20:30, 2026-08-03 19:30 - 20:30, 2026-08-06 19:30 - 20:30, 2026-08-10 19:30 - 20:30 | Bar Harbor Village Green, Firefly Lane, Bar Harbor, ME, 04609, United States
Band concerts on the Green: A Bar Harbor tradition since 1898.
Free and fun for all ages!
All concerts begin at 7:30PM and are one hour in length, taking place on the Bar Harbor Village Green.
Concerts will be held rain or shine. In the event of inclement weather, concerts will be held at the neighboring Bar Harbor Congregational Church.

Early Literacy Connections in Belfast City Park!
2026-07-24 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-07-31 10:00 - 11:00 | Belfast City Park, Northport Avenue, Belfast, ME, 04915, United States
Belfast Free Library hosts four July Friday storytimes in Belfast City Park near the playground. Content is prepared for babies through age 6 with stories, puppets, songs and connections. Join us at City Park on Fridays July 10, 17, 24 and 31 at 10 am. In case of rain meet at the Belfast Free Library, 106 High Street, Belfast. For more information, www.belfastlibrary.org or 207-338-3884, ext 26.

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!

Orchard Tours
2026-07-25 13:00 - 16:00 | Jonathan Fisher House, 44 Mines Rd, Blue Hill, ME, 04614, United States
On Saturday, July 25, Leslie Cummins and Tim Seabrook, along with volunteers Torrey Luker and Cori Carter, will guide visitors through the reconstructed historic orchard at the Fisher House at 44 Mines Rd. in Blue Hill, and discuss Fisher’s original design and planting, as well as the process of re-establishing the orchard based on the documented apple varieties from Fisher’s original orchard map. Tours are free from 1-4 PM, though donations to support the Fisher House are welcome. FMI 374-2459.

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!

Music & Movement Storytime
2026-07-27 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-08-03 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-08-10 10:30 - 11:30 | Blue Hill Public Library, 5 Parker Point Rd, Blue Hill, Maine, 04614
Music and Movement Storytime is back for the summer! Starting Monday, June 15 at 10:30 a.m. preschool kids and their caregivers are invited to join Ms. Jen each week at the Blue Hill Public Library for Music and Movement Storytime. We will sing songs, play instruments, dance, and read stories. The rhythms, rhymes, and patterns in music and the use of musical instruments provide fun ways to practice skills that have a direct connection with early literacy. This weekly program will share a selection of the many children’s books and stories that have connections with music, sound, and movement.
For more information, contact Jen at jen.rosenthal@bhpl.net or 374-5515. This program series was made possible by gifts from generous donors.

Judy Pancoast in Concert at the Belfast Free Library
2026-07-30 11:00 - 12:00 | Belfast Free Library, 106 High Street, Belfast, ME, 04915, United States
Judy’s concert for the whole family is titled “Digging in My Garden” and invites families to explore the wonders of gardening and working in the natural world. Experience this musical afternoon at the Belfast Free Library, 106 High Street, Belfast on Thursday July 30 from 11 am- noon. For more information, www.belfastlibrary.org or 207-338-3884, ext 26.

FREE Waterfront Concert – Cultural Crossroads Festival
2026-08-01 13:30 - 19:30 | Linwood E. Temple Waterfront Park, 61 Commercial St, Bath, ME 04530, Bath, ME, 04530, United States
Spend the day in Bath Waterfront Park, enjoying the 2nd annual Cultural Crossroads Festival. This event features musicians at the crossroads of Old Time and Irish music. This day of live music and dance is FREE and open to everyone.
Festival Schedule:
1:30pm Welcome!
1:45pm Irish Ceili dance instruction with Irish dancer Jackie O’Riley and Will Woodson & Caitlin Finley providing the music. All are invited to join in!
3:15pm Darlin’ Corey
5:00pm Natalie Padilla & Yann Falquet
6:30pm Open the Door for Three
7:30pm Goodnight, all!

Explore Fossils at the Belfast Free Library
2026-08-03 17:30 - 18:30 | Belfast Free Library, 106 High Street, Belfast, ME, 04915, United States
Enjoy a parade of fossils passed around the audience and a lively informative talk by Maine’s own Chris Mattson, geologist, at the Belfast Free Library, 106 High Street, Belfast on Monday August 3 from 5:30-6:30 pm. This will be a great family event for young fossil lovers and their families! For more information, www.belfastlibrary.org or 207-338-3884, ext. 26.

Bar Harbor Town Band
2026-08-04 19:30 - 20:30 | Salsbury Cove, Old Bar Harbor Road, Bar Harbor, ME, 04609, United States
All are welcome to attend this special concert in Salsbury Cove.
Free and fun for all ages! Rain or shine.

Family Paint 'n' Sip: Birch Forest
2026-08-12 10:30 - 12:30 | Wendell Gilley Museum, 4 Herrick Road, Southwest Harbor, ME, 04679, United States
Paint a special birch forest, customized to your taste, in this fun Family Paint ‘n’ Sip. Artist Erika Elizabeth will guide students through a step-by-step process. All materials are provided along with seltzer, lemonade, and snacks. This family-friendly paint ‘n’ sip is suitable for all experience levels, and those age 6 and older. Space is limited, and preregistration is required. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Mother's Circle
2026-08-13 09:00 - 10:30 | Ellsworth Public Library, 20 State St, Ellsworth, ME, 04605, United States
Mother’s Circle – A place for mothers/caregiver/aunties/grandmothers with babies six months and under. We gather to share stories, ask questions, have tea and chat. Toddlers welcome if they can be quietly entertained. Free! On the second and fourth Thursdays, 9:00 – 10:30, Ellsworth Public Library, 20 State St., Ellsworth.

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.
