• A Continuation of “Color” by Susan Finsen

    Blue Hill Public Library 5 Parker Point Rd, Blue Hill, Maine

    Susan Finsen’s colorful pottery will continue to be on display for the month of October in the Blue Hill Public Library’s Howard Room Glass Cases. Composed of unique vases, platters, and “Leggy Whatnots,” Susan’s exhibit pushes viewers to consider how deeply color influences what we see, remember, and enjoy. Susan says that, for the last...

    Free
  • Maine Craft Weekend 2026

    Statewide Events

    Maine Craft Weekend | October 3 + 4, 2026 Statewide Events | mainecraftweekend.org Discover Maine through its makers during Maine Craft Weekend! Join us for Maine Craft Weekend, the annual statewide celebration of Maine's vibrant craft community. For one inspiring weekend, hundreds of craft artists, galleries, and organizations open their doors, inviting you behind the...

  • MidCoast Maine Community Square Dance – Rockport, ME

    Simonton Corner Hall 366 Main Street, Rockport, ME, United States

    We are excited about our upcoming community square dance party at Simonton Corner coming up on Saturday, October 3rd, 2026, and we are looking forward to seeing you there! Location of this dance is the Simonton Corner Hall, 366 Main Street, Rockport, ME 04856. Our band for this next dance will be Emily Jeffries, Maisie...

    $7 – $20
  • Self Expression Through Nature Photography

    Wendell Gilley Museum 4 Herrick Road, Southwest Harbor, ME, United States

    This full-day workshop takes place on Saturday, Oct. 3, and runs from approximately 5:30am to 6:30pm. It is led by local professional photographer, J.K. Putnam, and is designed to maximize learning opportunities and provide guidance on creating the kind of images you want to create. From sunrise to sunset, you will alternate between traveling around...

    $175.00 – $200.00
  • Community Clothing Swap

    Blue Hill Public Library 5 Parker Point Rd, Blue Hill, Maine

    Everyone is invited to the Blue Hill Public Library for their annual Community Clothing Swap on the library lawn on Saturday, October 3 from 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. This is a great opportunity to clean out your closet and find some new (to you) items to refresh your wardrobe. Clothing of all styles and sizes will...

    Free
  • Island Connections’ 9th Annual Run, Walk, Wag 5K honoring Mary Parker

    MDI YMCA 21 Park Street, Bar Harbor, ME, United States

    Runners, walkers, families, and (leashed, well socialized) dogs are invited to participate in Island Connections' 9th Annual Run, Walk, Wag 5K on Saturday October 3rd from 9:00-11:00. Starting line is at the MDI YMCA and the first (50) registrants receive a race t-shirt. Prizes will be awarded for fastest runner, walker, youth, and dog and...

    $15 – $30
  • Restorative Justice Community Workshop

    Restorative Justice Community Workshop
    Maine Community Foundation 245 Main Street, Ellsworth, ME, United States

    This FREE public training is for anyone interested in learning more about restorative practices, community building, becoming trauma informed, getting involved working in your community, or becoming a trained circle keeper or facilitator. The full training is required to become a volunteer to facilitator in one of our community programs. The first date is an...

    Free-- Donations appreciated
  • Run for Peace Ridge Sanctuary

    Northeast Equine Sanctuary 222 Barnes Road, Albion, ME, United States

    Peace Ridge is hosting our 5th Annual 5k Run for the Animals & 1 Mile Fun Walk on Saturday, October 3, 2026! This family friendly event will be held at PRS’s Northeast Equine Sanctuary located at the edge of Freedom and Albion Maine. The purpose of this event is to aid and support lifesaving work...

    $30
  • Town of Sullivan Fall Festival

    Schoodic Events Center Comples 1775 US Highway 1, Sullivan, ME, United States

    An unforgettable day of fall fun in Sullivan! For exciting Skatepark America Skateboard contests, Pumpkin Decoration, games, music, food, local craft vendors, a Rabies Clinic cat/dog and line dancing. 🍂 Celebrate Fall in Sullivan! 🎃 Join Sullivan Parks & Recreation for a fun-filled day of community activities at the Schoodic Events Center Complex. Enjoy a...

    Free
  • Food from the Sea Talks with Brooklin Food Corps

    Friend Memorial Public Library 1 Reach Road, Brooklin, ME, United States

    How does the seafood we enjoy get to our table? Most of us don’t know much, if anything, about how it moves from our local waters and shores to the grocery stores’ and fish purveyors’ refrigerated cases. This series of talks will unpack the process of harvesting food from the sea. Our three speakers are...

    Free
  • Watershed Workshop: Finding Magic in an Acorn with Joan Sommers

    Langlais Art Preserve 576 River Rd, Cushing, ME, United States

    Join designer, author, and educator Joan Sommers for an introduction to the magical boxes of Joseph Cornell (1903-1972). Drawing inspiration from his habitat series of boxes, participants will balance the natural and man-made, focusing on symbolic, metaphorical, or emotional connections. They will create small assemblages using natural materials from the Langlais Art Preserve and objects...

    $10
  • “The Sacred Descent: Inanna, the Seven Gates & the Journey Within”

    The Fae Forest 499 Orrin Rd., Mariaville, ME, United States

    Pamela Vaillant and Eileen Mielenhausen will facilitate an immersive one-day forest workshop inspired by the ancient story of Inanna's Descent into the Underworld--a sacred journey of surrender, release, awakening, and transformation. Join us at a beautiful waterfront location for a deep dive into personal myth with writing, storytelling, sharing, drumming, and a nourishing meal!! Open...

    $25 – $50