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The 50th annual Common Ground Country Fair will be held at the Common Ground Education Center in Unity, Maine on September 25, 26 & 27, 2026. The fairgrounds are open Friday and Saturday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association’s (MOFGA) annual celebration...
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Bring your fancy car and join other car enthusiasts at Three Rivers Kiwanis' paved parking lot at 15 Harris Pond Rd, Milo, ME for music, food, medals, silent auction, 50/50 raffle, and car talk. Sunday September 27 from 10-1:00. $5 per car, $3 for spectators. All funds raised go toward children, family and community programs.
$3 – $5
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Ivalas Quartet with Pianist Ying Li – With a mission to enrich the classical music world by spotlighting past and present BIPOC composers alongside the standard repertory, the Ivalas Quartet teams up with Chinese piano virtuoso Ying Li for a concert in Minsky Recital Hall to open the 2026-27 Chamber Music season.
$48
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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...
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A monthly meet-up for sketchers, drawing enthusiasts & painters of all levels of experience who like to work from observation. Free and no registration required!
Free
Teens and Tweens are invited to the Blue Hill Public Library to join "Skein Stitchers," a youth fiber arts group, every Monday from 3:00-4:00 p.m. starting September 14. Participants can hang out in the Y.A. area to work on knitting, crochet, sewing, embroidery, or other fiber projects, while socializing and sharing their projects. All experience...
Free
Bring your textiles that need repair to Sara Beth at Lucky Betty's in Camden from 3-7 on the fourth Mondays of the month. Items can be mended on site while you enjoy $1 off a cocktail. Rips, tears, holes can all be fixed with her sewing machine and basket of supplies. |
2 events,Join us for this 8-week hand-building pottery 2 class where we will build on pinching, coiling and slab building. This class is scheduled for 5/12 to 6/30 from 9am to 12pm. This event takes place at Waterfall Arts, 256 High Street in Belfast, Maine – phone (207) 338-2222.
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On Tuesday September 29th, 4:00-5:30 pm the Belfast Free Library will host Authors in Conversation: Deborah Shepherd and Elizabeth Garber on Writing Memoirs about Difficult Memories. The program is free and open to all and will take place in the Abbott Room of the Library, 106 High Street. Belfast authors Deborah K. Shepherd and Elizabeth... |
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Join the Brooklin Reads Book Group at Friend Memorial Public Library in Brooklin (1 Reach Road), next meeting Wednesday 9/30 from 1 to 2 p.m. This month we will be reading "My Year in Paris with Gertrude Stein" by Deborah Levy. Anyone is welcome to join!
Free
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Experience the wonder of collaborative art making! Come create large-scale tape murals all over the library walls with Leah Smith and Michael Townsend from Tape Art, a 37 year international community arts project. Using low-adhesive blue tape, you’ll contribute to a temporary installation with the library interior as a canvas. All materials provided. This multi-generational...
Free
Fogtown Open Mic is every Wednesday at 6pm at Fogtown Brewing Company, 25 Pine Street, Downtown Ellsworth. Featuring a full back-line, and very supportive community! Come play a song, jam with a band, or read poetry!
Free
Every Wednesday evening from 6-8 pm, Zach Gorrell and Micheal Bennett host a very laid back and welcoming Jazz & Blues session at Bon Vent Cider. Into its 2nd year of running, this session is chock full of incredible local talent, and you never quite know who is going to sit in. Free and open...
Free
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THIS IS A BENEFIT FOR THE BUCK MEMORIAL LIBRARY Buck Memorial Library and The Bucksport Historical Society Present Jon & Li Waterman of Sultana who weave history, original song and slideshow in honor of the 250th Birthday of the USA into a unique and clever story of heroes, celebrities, immigrants, indigenous peoples, injustices and progress.... |
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On Thursday, October 1 the Blue Hill Public Library will once again host a day of Tape Art for students of all ages on and around the peninsula. Throughout the day, students from local schools will visit the library for an interactive Tape Art workshop with artists Michael Townsend and Leah Smith where they will...
Free
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
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... 
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.
Free
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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. Anyone is welcome, regardless of skill or experience level!
Free
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The Great Golf Ball Drop is back! The Greater Freeport Chamber of Commerce and Maine Golf invite you to join us Thursday, October 1st, from 4:30 to 6:30 PM at Maine Golf in Freeport. Enjoy an evening of golf, food, beverages, and friendly competition, featuring our exciting Helicopter Golf Ball Drop. Purchase your golf ball...
Free
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Everyone is invited to the Blue Hill Public Library on Thursday, October 1 for the Friends of the Library Volunteer Appreciation event and the "Artful Inspiration" Tape Art reception from 5:00-7:00 p.m. Come see the creativity of our community and celebrate our volunteers, while enjoying snacks and refreshments. President of the Friends, Ann Pladson, will...
Free
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
Every Thursday evening through the Summer and Fall there is a open Old-Time jam session at Bon Vent Cider. Primarily focusing on trading tunes in the southern Appalachian traditional with the driving rhythm of the "Ithaca style". We welcome players of all abilties and backgrounds who'd like to share tunes, and as always music lovers...
Free
Fogtown's Trivia Night is every Thursday evening at 6:30! Come for the beer, cider & wood-fired pizza and test your knowledge at the Fogtown taproom, 25 Pine Street in Downtown Ellsworth. Gather a team or come solo; plus, there are prizes to be won!
Free
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Join us for a benefit concert for WERU by critically acclaimed indie singer-songwriter and folk musician Casey Neill, at Barncastle in Blue Hill, on Friday October 2, 2026! Thanks to Casey for once again lending his considerable musical talents to raising funds for WERU. Come on out to see and hear a great artist in...
$20 – $25
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When school teachers hang art at the Blue Hill Public Library, it is typically their students’ art for the April Student Art Show. This time, for the month of October, the library will host an exhibition, "Artful Inspirations," featuring work by Blue Hill art teachers, including Margret Baldwin, Harbor School, retired; Kristy Cunnane, Bay School;...
Free
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A full day of fall and Halloween fun. Many events, activities, vendors, food trucks, and food fall fun. Expect lots of costumes, fall treats and flying pumpkins. Over 20 events and activities, over 30 vendors and food trucks. Starting with the Lil’ Goblins Parade and ending with Rocky Horror Picture Show. Events include the Lil’...
Free
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.
Free
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.
Free
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Please join us at Bath Iron Works to support KeepSpace for Peace Week. Say No! to the production of weapons of mass destruction in Maine and No! to the use of outer space for military purposes. We will gather in front of the BIW administration building on Friday, October 2 from 11:30 am to 12:30...
Free
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In preparation for the Blue Hill Public Library's annual Clothing Swap, everyone is invited to bring gently used clothing, shoes, and accessories to donate for the swap. Donations can be dropped off in the library's Howard Room on Friday, October 2 from 1:00-5:00 p.m. Donation guidelines can be found at www.bhpl.net. If you have any...
Free
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Releasing Stress, Restoring Balance As the leaves begin to fall and the pace of life naturally slows, we are invited to reflect on what we no longer need to carry. Are stress, worry, overcommitment, or challenging relationships leaving you feeling depleted? Do you long for a little more ease, balance, and enjoyment in your days?...
$20
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Join us for our monthly evening paint ‘n’ sip workshops with instructor Erika Elizabeth at the Gilley for a fun evening of learning and art. Students are guided step by step through the process of painting, with plenty of explanation and instruction along the way. Each month has a different theme and inspiration-painting. For October,...
$34.00 – $42.00
All Comers Band warmup @ 6p Community Dance @ 6:30p with Chrissy Fowler and the All Comers Band Contras @ 8p with exciting live music and dance calling! Check our website to see which musicians and callers are joining each month. Admission $15-25 (for only the Community Dance it is $1kids $2adults)
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The Downeast Chamber Music, Maine's newest community orchestra, will perform works by Beethoven, Rossini, Donizetti and selections from the Star Wars Suite at Hammond Hall on October 2nd. We are looking for musicians to join us! Email dmcardle@winterharbormusicfestival.
Free
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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...
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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
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Marshall Wharf Brewing Company will be hosting our annual festival B4 (Belfast Bay Beer Bash) on Saturday, October 3 from 4 – 10 pm featuring: 30+ Craft Beers * including limited release of cask and barrel conditioned specialty beers Live Music *Emmett Lalor & Friends @ 4 pm * Rigometrics @ 7 pm Food Trucks...
$20 – $40
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The Good Trouble Project will present a benefit concert for New Hope Midcoast featuring singer songwriter Seth Gallant with John and Rachel Nicholas hosting the event. 90% of proceeds will benefit New Hope. Sponsored by Harbor Square Gallery and The Lesher Family Foundation.
$15
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A benefit performance with all proceeds towards the Marsh River Theater. Brooks resident and singer/songwriter Dan Forero will perform original compositions of folk, country, soft rock and covers of influential lyricists/writers such as Bernie Taupin, Simon and Garfunkel, John Lennon, George Harrison, and others
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Singer song-write, Geoff Warner will perform a mix of original songs and roots covers on guitar and a few fiddle tunes for good measure! Blues legends, Reverend Garry Davis, and Mississippi John Hurt and the 60s Rock and Roll he grew up with are influences in Geoff’s fingerpicking guitar style. Nature, love, sailing, dogs, birds,...
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An evening of live dance and music to benefit The Gatherings in Surry.
donations accepted
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Imagine thousands of luminarias glowing warmly at dusk, each light representing someone who has brought love and light into our lives. At Twilight, thousands of luminarias are lit, each one bearing the name of a loved one being remembered, or a special person being honored. Join us at 6:00pm for the lighting of the luminarias....
$15.00
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Holden Congregational Church-UCC, 9 Rider Bluff Rd. Holden, will be holding its annual Ham Harvest Supper, Saturday Oct. 3, 5-6:30 PM. The menu includes ham, a variety of fall vegetables, rolls, a beverage and a variety of desserts all for 12:00.
$12.00
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Join us at the beautiful Alna Meeting House for an evening with the Outhouse Association -- Ian Ludders on banjo and guitar and Tony Scott on guitar and mandolin. The two will display their signature wild-island sound as they share songs and stories of the working people of the sixteen counties of the Great State...
Free
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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
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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
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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
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
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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
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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
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
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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
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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
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Celebrate Family & Friends Weekend with one of New England’s favorite comedians. Bob Marley returns to the Collins Center with another evening of laugh-out-loud stories, sharp observations, and the unmistakable humor that has made him a regional institution. Drawing inspiration from everyday life, family, work, and the quirks of living in Maine, Marley has a...
$45.50
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Every 2nd and 4th Sunday afternoon from 1-3, members of the community who wish to keep the traditional folk music of Quebecois alive, play and share tunes with each other. All are welcome
Free
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Debussy Sonata for Flute, Viola, and Harp, Debussy Syrinx, Richard Rodney Bennett Sonata After Syrinx, Patrick Zimmerli Trio for Flute, Viola, and Harp
$35
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Young families: Join us for a free singing, dancing, jamming time when Music Together from the Midcoast Music Academy visits the Belfast Free Library on Monday, October 5 from 10:00-10:45 am, 106 High Street, Belfast. For more information, www.belfastlibrary.org or 207-338-3884, ext. 505.
Free
Teens and Tweens are invited to the Blue Hill Public Library to join "Skein Stitchers," a youth fiber arts group, every Monday from 3:00-4:00 p.m. starting September 14. Participants can hang out in the Y.A. area to work on knitting, crochet, sewing, embroidery, or other fiber projects, while socializing and sharing their projects. All experience...
Free
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8 events,
The Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association (MOFGA) is celebrating the 50th annual Common Ground Country Fair with Fifty Years of Common Ground, an exhibition of five decades of the posters of the Common Ground Country Fair. The exhibition will be displayed at the Jesup Memorial Library, 34 Mt. Desert Street in Bar Harbor, from...
Free
Join us for this 8-week hand-building pottery 2 class where we will build on pinching, coiling and slab building. This class is scheduled for 5/12 to 6/30 from 9am to 12pm. This event takes place at Waterfall Arts, 256 High Street in Belfast, Maine – phone (207) 338-2222.
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Families with children in kindergarten and older are invited to join us for an overview of basic library skills, a tour of the library, a scavenger hunt and prizes. Stephanie Holman, Youth Services Librarian, will lead a program to support readers and researchers with tips and tools to use a public library to its fullest....
Free
GSA is excited to offer steelband programming to anyone who wants to learn how to play the instrument. No musical experience necessary. There are instruments to use in the pan room. A good first step to joining Flash! or if you are just curious about steeldrums and want to see if it's for you. Participants...
$100
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
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In this engaging talk filled with beautiful photography, Lillian Stokes will explore the many ways people connect with birds and nature, whether birding, photography, bird-feeding, art, or even experiencing a spiritual and uplifting bond that can change one’s life and is open to all. The science of connecting has many new studies that tell us...
Free to the public, reservations required online.
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On Tuesday October 6th, 6:30 pm the Belfast Free Library presents a book launch and dramatic reading for Carolyn Locke’s release, “Between Ray and Eva: A Memoir in Poetry.” Local author Carolyn Locke and her children, Alison and Jeffrey Locke, will do a dramatic reading from this moving memoir inspired by ten months of daily... |
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The Blue Hill Public Library will host a Family Place Workshop series on Wednesdays, October 7 - November 4, from 10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. For toddlers and their caregivers, this play-based program provides a rich environment of toys, books, and art activities. Families can spend time together, make new friends, and talk one-on-one with a different...
Free
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Teens are invited to join Teen Services Librarian Kendall Chapman for video games at the Blue Hill Public Library on Wednesday, October 7 at 3:30 p.m. We'll play the beloved Nintendo fighting game, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, on the Nintendo Switch 2. This chaotic battle game is full of well-known and loved characters (like Mario,...
Free
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Teens aged 11-17 are invited to an hour of no pressure writing together with others on Wednesday, October 7 from 4:00-5:00 pm. Come gather with fellow writers and share your projects, get feedback or just hang out to write. Notebooks and prompts will be supplied. For more information, www.belfastlibrary.org or 207-338-3884, ext. 505.
Free
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A live reading, art viewing and panel discussion celebrating the ways creative ideas echo across mediums. We commissioned three authors to write a short piece inspired by this year’s Maine Lit Fest theme - “responding to the moment” - then commissioned three artists to reinterpret their work visually, for publication in a limited-run reWorks zine!...
Free
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The two candidates for State House District 15 will participate in a Candidates' Forum on Wednesday, October 7, at the Southwest Harbor Fire Department. The event will last one hour, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., moderated by Carrie Jones. The candidates are Holly Eaton (D-Deer Isle) and Clifford Noyes (U-Southwest Harbor). Eaton, the incumbent, is...
Free
Fogtown Open Mic is every Wednesday at 6pm at Fogtown Brewing Company, 25 Pine Street, Downtown Ellsworth. Featuring a full back-line, and very supportive community! Come play a song, jam with a band, or read poetry!
Free
Every Wednesday evening from 6-8 pm, Zach Gorrell and Micheal Bennett host a very laid back and welcoming Jazz & Blues session at Bon Vent Cider. Into its 2nd year of running, this session is chock full of incredible local talent, and you never quite know who is going to sit in. Free and open...
Free
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15 events,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.
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.
Free
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Homeschool families are invited to the Penobscot Marine Museum for a hands-on educational visit designed for all ages. Participants can learn about Searsport sea captains and their families, enjoy crafts, and join a Set Sail demonstration. After the structured program ends at 12:30pm, families are welcome to explore independently. Registration required. 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... 
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.
Free
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This free community event will bring together local professionals and community voices to raise awareness about domestic abuse and help our neighbors better understand how to recognize abuse, support survivors, and connect people with available resources. Our panelists will include: Hillary Waterman, PhD – Community Prevention Educator for Knox and Waldo Counties, New Hope Midcoast...
Free
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Kids of all ages are invited to come play chess at the Blue Hill Public Library on Thursdays at 3:30 p.m. Chess enthusiasts Tom Batt and Woody Petry will be on hand to teach beginners how to play chess and offer tips on chess strategy, while more experienced players can jump right in and play....
Free
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Sing along or listen as PMM staff and volunteers lead an afternoon of sea chanteys and sailors’ songs. If you have a chantey to share, you are welcome to lead one. There will also information about how these songs were used as work songs. Attend once or come regularly. All ages are welcome, and no experience is needed.
Fogtown's Trivia Night is every Thursday evening at 6:30! Come for the beer, cider & wood-fired pizza and test your knowledge at the Fogtown taproom, 25 Pine Street in Downtown Ellsworth. Gather a team or come solo; plus, there are prizes to be won!
Free
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The Blue Hill Public Library is hosting Hannah Cyrus for a talk and workshop on Artificial Intelligence (AI) on Thursday, October 8 at 6:30 p.m. Generative AI is being pushed hard by major technology companies everywhere and invading your devices. In "Avoiding AI," Hannah Cyrus will cover the basics of how this technology works, why...
Free
Every Thursday evening through the Summer and Fall there is a open Old-Time jam session at Bon Vent Cider. Primarily focusing on trading tunes in the southern Appalachian traditional with the driving rhythm of the "Ithaca style". We welcome players of all abilties and backgrounds who'd like to share tunes, and as always music lovers...
Free
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The Underground Lounge in Belfast is launching its fifth season on Thursday, October 8th with indie duo Hymn for Her (Lucy Tight and Wayne Waxing), a roaming folk duo whose sound feels pulled from back roads, front porches, and long stretches of open highway. Don’t let the words “folk” and “acoustic” fool you: Hymn for...
$10 – $20
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Swan Lake: Symphony of Lights is the landmark new production of the upcoming season. Tchaikovsky’s iconic score opens the door to an entirely reimagined world: vivid light design, illuminated costumes, and world-class dancers from around the globe transform the classic ballet into a mesmerizing visual experience. This is more than a performance — it’s an...
$43 – $73
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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.
Free
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.
Free
Hops for Hope - 2 more weeks to help support research for rare diseases! Horn Run Brewing of Eastport + Perry, ME , and Phoenix Fine Wines in Eastport will be running a signature beer special every Friday in October as part of Hops for Hope. 10% of those sales will support education, research, and...
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Kids and their families are invited to the Blue Hill Public Library for a Spanish immersion storytime, Cuentos y Canciónes, on Friday, October 9 at 1:00 p.m. in the Larchwood Room. A Spanish-Immersion adventure for little ones in which we will cantar, mover, y leer! No prior experience with Spanish necessary. This special storytime will...
Free
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Join our festive open mic night! There is something for everyone at this harvest community event. "Trunk-or-treat" is from 4:00 - 5:30 followed by the open mic! We will have a bonfire, pumpkin carving and decorating, face painting, hot cocoa and cider, smores, and food from Black Sheep Food Truck! Admission is free but donations...
Free
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The Blue Hill Public Library will present a performance and lecture by concert pianist Dr. Donna Coleman on Friday, October 9 at 4:00 p.m. Internationally renowned concert pianist Dr. Coleman will present a "Twilight Recital-with-Commentary" featuring works by composers who lived in or otherwise had close ties to Blue Hill and the surrounding area. This...
Free
Missed some of the films on your list or want to share your favorites with friends and family? You’re not alone! Catch encore screenings of Camden International Film Festival stand outs at the Strand Theatre in Rockland and other venues across Maine this fall. OCTOBER 9, 5 PM Boatbuilders Dir. Luke Lorentzen, 2026 Across four...
$12
Bangor Community Theatre presents Deathtrap by Ira Levin, directed by Tracy Green. Filled with twists, suspense, dark humor, and shocking surprises, this classic thriller will keep you guessing until the very end. 📍 Columbia Street Baptist Church 63 Columbia Street, Bangor, ME 04408 🎭 Performance Dates: • Friday, October 9 at 7:00 PM • Saturday, October...
$15.00
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16 events,The Artisans' Market is a bi-weekly event to showcase artisans works in the local community. Meet local makers and support small business. Come find a wide variety of unique handmade items covering a range of specialties. This is an outdoor event with indoor availability for weather.
Free
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Come join us for some flugonmuth punch and snackaways - meet the author Jone J Goedders for this fun and exciting book signing! TIME IS RUNNING OUT ON THE OTHER SIDE OF EVERYWHERE For generations, family members have vanished. No explanations and little evidence. But when Perry delves into the cosmic thread connecting it all,...
Free
Visit studios all over the Blue Hill Peninsula and meet the potters! See www.peninsulapotters.com for pottery locations and a photographic sampling of the wide range of styles created by this guild of nationally-recognized and emerging artists. Celebrate 25 years of Peninsula Potters with us!
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Visit Penobscot Marine Museum for the last chance to explore the full campus in 2026. Enjoy access to all exhibits and historic buildings before the museum closes for the season. Admission is reduced to $10 for the day.
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Join changemakers from throughout Maine for another spirited assembly of grassroots action. The 2026 Resistance Faire will be held on October10th from 1-5 pm at the Belfast Unitarian Universalist Church, 37 Miller Street Belfast. This free event will encourage community members to come together, learn about, and share ways to advance justice in their communities,...
Free
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The Met: Live in HD season kicks off with Mozart’s satirical comedy of fickle young love, one of the composer’s most sublime creations. Phelim McDermott’s “colorful, inventive” (The New York Times) staging, inspired by Coney Island in the 1950s, sets the uproarious story at a boardwalk amusement park, where the two pairs of lovers at...
$13 – $28
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Join changemakers from throughout Maine for a spirited assembly of grassroots action! The 2026 Resistance Faire will be held on October 10th from 1-5 pm at the Belfast Unitarian Universalist Church, 37 Miller Street, Belfast. This free event will encourage community members to come together, learn about, and share ways to advance justice in their...
Free
Bangor Community Theatre presents Deathtrap by Ira Levin, directed by Tracy Green. Filled with twists, suspense, dark humor, and shocking surprises, this classic thriller will keep you guessing until the very end. 📍 Columbia Street Baptist Church 63 Columbia Street, Bangor, ME 04408 🎭 Performance Dates: • Friday, October 9 at 7:00 PM • Saturday, October...
$15.00
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
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Join artist Siri Beckman, whose work is now in the Gilley’s Special Gallery, in conversation with poet and arts writer Carl Little in this special event at the Museum on Saturday, Oct. 3, from 2 to 4pm. Free and open to all but registration is required. Reception at 2pm and program begins at 2:30pm.
Free to the public, reservations required online.
Missed some of the films on your list or want to share your favorites with friends and family? You’re not alone! Catch encore screenings of Camden International Film Festival stand outs at the Strand Theatre in Rockland and other venues across Maine this fall. OCTOBER 9, 5 PM Boatbuilders Dir. Luke Lorentzen, 2026 Across four...
$12
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Press Release 5/12/2025 Bangor Celtic Crossroads, Inc. Pauleena MacDougall pauleena@bangorceltic.org 207 249-1976 Bangor Celtic Crossroads Presents: From PEI Gordon Belsher and Cynthia MacLeod. May 24, 2025. Next Generation Theatre. 39 Center St. Brewer, ME 7 PM. Tickets:www.bangorceltic.org/tickets Gordon Belsher has been performing in Canada and around the world for more than 40 years. He is...
$30.00
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Natalie Merchant, one of the most distinctive and celebrated voices in American music, is coming to Bangor. Merchant rose to prominence as the lead singer and primary lyricist of 10,000 Maniacs before launching a highly successful solo career becoming a multi-platinum-selling American singer-songwriter and producer. Known for her distinctive voice and captivating, literary pop songs,...
$70.00 – $80.00
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The renovated Concert Hall inside the Barn at Barncastle Hotel & Restaurant is an intimate venue where attendees can get up close and personal with the musicians. It is mixed seated & standing, and there is a bar with cocktails, beer, wine, and non-alcoholic options. Advanced ticket purchases are encouraged, and while there is no... |
6 events,
Visit studios all over the Blue Hill Peninsula and meet the potters! See www.peninsulapotters.com for pottery locations and a photographic sampling of the wide range of styles created by this guild of nationally-recognized and emerging artists. Celebrate 25 years of Peninsula Potters with us!
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The Jonathan Fisher House of Blue Hill will host our annual celebration of the arrival of autumn and the end of our tour season at the House on Sunday, October 11 from noon to 2:00 PM. Join us for activities, live music, and refreshments, bring your apples and other fruit to add to our community...
Free
Missed some of the films on your list or want to share your favorites with friends and family? You’re not alone! Catch encore screenings of Camden International Film Festival stand outs at the Strand Theatre in Rockland and other venues across Maine this fall. OCTOBER 9, 5 PM Boatbuilders Dir. Luke Lorentzen, 2026 Across four...
$12
Let your shoes fly to the gorgeous Rockport Opera House for a Flying Shoes dance, every second Sunday of the month! 6:00 ~ Community Dance, simple dances for all ages & experience levels, great for families ~ All musicians are invited to be a Back Row Bandit and play along with the band during the...
$1 – $25
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3 events,
Teens and Tweens are invited to the Blue Hill Public Library to join "Skein Stitchers," a youth fiber arts group, every Monday from 3:00-4:00 p.m. starting September 14. Participants can hang out in the Y.A. area to work on knitting, crochet, sewing, embroidery, or other fiber projects, while socializing and sharing their projects. All experience...
Free
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6 events,Join us for this 8-week hand-building pottery 2 class where we will build on pinching, coiling and slab building. This class is scheduled for 5/12 to 6/30 from 9am to 12pm. This event takes place at Waterfall Arts, 256 High Street in Belfast, Maine – phone (207) 338-2222.
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Join fellow teens in a yarn craft group at the library! Bring your own project or start something new. Beginner friendly patterns, knitting needles and limited yarn will be available. Tuesday, October 13th from 4-5 pm at the Belfast Free Library, 106 High Street, Belfast. For more information, www.belfastlibrary.org or 207-338-3884, ext. 505.
Free
GSA is excited to offer steelband programming to anyone who wants to learn how to play the instrument. No musical experience necessary. There are instruments to use in the pan room. A good first step to joining Flash! or if you are just curious about steeldrums and want to see if it's for you. Participants...
$100
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St. John's Organ Society presents an organ concert on Tuesday, October 13, at 7:30 pm, featuring Anne Laver (Syracuse, NY) performing works of Bach, Franck, Vierne, Clara Schumann, and others. St. John’s Catholic Church is located at 207 York Street in Bangor. https://hookopus288.org/
Free
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8 events,
The Blue Hill Public Library will host a Family Place Workshop series on Wednesdays, October 7 - November 4, from 10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. For toddlers and their caregivers, this play-based program provides a rich environment of toys, books, and art activities. Families can spend time together, make new friends, and talk one-on-one with a different...
Free
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Kids are invited to join Tess from the University of Maine 4-H at the Blue Hill Public Library on Wednesday, October 14 from 3:30-4:30 p.m. for a creative experiment that shows how bivalves keep our oceans healthy while trying to find a meal. Take on the role of a filter feeder—just like an oyster! Using...
Free
Fogtown Open Mic is every Wednesday at 6pm at Fogtown Brewing Company, 25 Pine Street, Downtown Ellsworth. Featuring a full back-line, and very supportive community! Come play a song, jam with a band, or read poetry!
Free
Every Wednesday evening from 6-8 pm, Zach Gorrell and Micheal Bennett host a very laid back and welcoming Jazz & Blues session at Bon Vent Cider. Into its 2nd year of running, this session is chock full of incredible local talent, and you never quite know who is going to sit in. Free and open...
Free
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Elsie Gawler and Ethan Tischler are New England songsters and tunesmiths who are weaving together a musical world of past, present, and hopeful future. They delight in learning and sharing the rich musical traditions of New England, Quebec, their Celtic influencers, and Scandinavia, as well as writing our own tunes and songs to carry these...
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Named a “triple threat” by Bluegrass Unlimited, ABBIE GARDNER has made a name for herself as one of the the only solo dobro troubadours in the country. Don’t let her infectious smile fool you, beneath that radiant exterior lies the soul of a fierce and fiery slide guitar player. You might know her best from...
Free
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12 events,
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.
Free
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.
Free
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...
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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. Anyone is welcome, regardless of skill or experience level!
Free
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Join Castine Historical Society Executive Director Dr. Kate McMahon to learn about ongoing research into Castine, Penobscot Bay, and global slavery during the Age of Sail. This talk will focus on newly discovered slave ship the brig Baron de Castine and other ongoing research into the region’s connections to global slavery during the mid-19th century....
Free
Every Thursday evening through the Summer and Fall there is a open Old-Time jam session at Bon Vent Cider. Primarily focusing on trading tunes in the southern Appalachian traditional with the driving rhythm of the "Ithaca style". We welcome players of all abilties and backgrounds who'd like to share tunes, and as always music lovers...
Free
Fogtown's Trivia Night is every Thursday evening at 6:30! Come for the beer, cider & wood-fired pizza and test your knowledge at the Fogtown taproom, 25 Pine Street in Downtown Ellsworth. Gather a team or come solo; plus, there are prizes to be won!
Free
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Explore this Celtic concept with New York Times bestselling writer Eric Weiner. He's traveled the world in an effort to discover places where heaven and earth seem to collapse together and people find themselves transformed. Name a thin place? Disney World is not one. Neither is Cancun. But what about Powell's Bookstore? The Empty Quarter...
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Returning to cinemas for the first time in over a decade, Helen Mirren plays Queen Elizabeth II in the Olivier and Tony Award®-winning hit production, directed by Stephen Daldry. For 60 years, Queen Elizabeth II met with each of her 12 prime ministers in a private weekly meeting. This meeting is known as The Audience....
$11 – $18
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HCDC October 15, 2026 Meeting: Representatives Gary Friedmann and Nina Milliken Thursday, October 15th, 2026 at 7:00PM Unitarian Universalist Church, Ellsworth and via Zoom Following brief business updates, Representatives Gary Friedmann and Nina Milliken will talk about their visions for Maine and answer questions from the audience. This month’s meeting will be held both in... |
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Register now for the biannual Maine Coast Men men’s weekend retreat on Friday night to Sunday afternoon, October 16 to 18, 2026, at Tanglewood 4-H Camp in Lincolnville. The program is coordinated, led and supported entirely by participants. Join us, as a community of men, for a weekend retreat of sharing and support. We welcome...
$100
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Youth Services Librarian and Professional Storyteller Stephanie Holman hosts a story time for ages 3-6 with books, puppets, felt stories and songs. Join her at the Belfast Free Library, 106 High Street, Belfast, on Fridays October 16 and 23 at 10 am. For more information, www.belfastlibrary.org or 207-338-3884, ext 505
Free
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.
Free
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.
Free
Hops for Hope - 2 more weeks to help support research for rare diseases! Horn Run Brewing of Eastport + Perry, ME , and Phoenix Fine Wines in Eastport will be running a signature beer special every Friday in October as part of Hops for Hope. 10% of those sales will support education, research, and... 
A Feast for the Soul with Mythic Heart Theatre October 16 7pm and October 18 2pm Gather. Dream. Remember. As autumn deepens and the leaves turn, the outer world grows quieter while the inner world awakens. Mythic Heart Theatre offers A Feast for the Soul—an experience of seasonal transition, created to kindle our inner flame...
$7 – $50
Bangor Community Theatre presents Deathtrap by Ira Levin, directed by Tracy Green. Filled with twists, suspense, dark humor, and shocking surprises, this classic thriller will keep you guessing until the very end. 📍 Columbia Street Baptist Church 63 Columbia Street, Bangor, ME 04408 🎭 Performance Dates: • Friday, October 9 at 7:00 PM • Saturday, October...
$15.00
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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...
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Marine Mammals of Maine (MMoME) invites you and your friendly four-legged running companions to the 12th Annual Ocean Commotion 5K Race! This scenic 5K benefits Marine Mammals of Maine and its work educating about and providing response, assistance, and care to stranded marine mammals and sea turtles in Maine. The Ocean Commotion course is appropriate...
$25 – $30
Bangor Community Theatre presents Deathtrap by Ira Levin, directed by Tracy Green. Filled with twists, suspense, dark humor, and shocking surprises, this classic thriller will keep you guessing until the very end. 📍 Columbia Street Baptist Church 63 Columbia Street, Bangor, ME 04408 🎭 Performance Dates: • Friday, October 9 at 7:00 PM • Saturday, October...
$15.00
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
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Award winning singer songwriter will be playing solo at Opera House Video in Belfast as part of the All Roads Music Festival on Saturday at 2:30. Tickets at allroadsmuiscfest.com
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Everyone is invited to the Blue Hill Public Library on Saturday, October 17 at 2:30 p.m. for a screening of Tomas Alfredson's 2008 film Let the Right One In. Rated R for some bloody violence including disturbing images, brief nudity, and language. Runtime: 1 hour, 54 minutes. In Swedish, with English subtitles. Popcorn, tea, and...
Free
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The Twelve Wild Geese is an ancient tale of a princess and her brothers, told for centuries across cultures from Ireland to Denmark, and published in an Irish folk tale collection by W. B. Yeats. The Twelve Wild Geese centers around the universal questions of loyalty and courage, love and hope. It was published in...
$20 – $35
Join us for an evening among the Langlais Art Preserve sculptures featuring imaginative small plates designed and prepared by local forager Rachel Alexandrou using wild edible ingredients. Registration is required. In the event of rain, the picnic will be held in the Langlais Event Barn. Go to georgesriver.org or langlaisartpreserve.org for more info!
$35
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Join us for another Friend Memorial Public Library movie night, which will be hosted by the Brooklin General Store (4 Reach Road) on Saturday 10/17. This month we will be showing Labyrinth, a musical fantasy film following a teenage girl's wacky, world-bending journey to save her baby brother. Starring the polymath David Bowie and Jennifer...
Free
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8 events,
A Feast for the Soul with Mythic Heart Theatre October 16 7pm and October 18 2pm Gather. Dream. Remember. As autumn deepens and the leaves turn, the outer world grows quieter while the inner world awakens. Mythic Heart Theatre offers A Feast for the Soul—an experience of seasonal transition, created to kindle our inner flame...
$7 – $50
Every 2nd and 4th Sunday afternoon from 1-3, members of the community who wish to keep the traditional folk music of Quebecois alive, play and share tunes with each other. All are welcome
Free
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Two renowned Boston musicians, Doug Rich and Willie Sordillo, playing a variety of styles with local maestros, will be raising the roof of Blue Hill’s Congregational Church on Sunday October 18th. Bassist Doug Rich has played jazz, gospel, and R&B with many bands; for two decades he’s been with the band at the Myrtle Baptist...
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Reversing Falls Sanctuary will begin a new monthly discussion series on Sunday, October 18, from 2–3:30 p.m. The series explores how we live fully, compassionately, and responsibly in a climate-changed world. Through spiritual inquiry, deep conversation, shared reflection, and short readings used as gateways into discussion, we will consider how we might help create the...
Free
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For Friends of Harriet L. Hartley Conservation Area's 7th Annual Meeting, we're honored to welcome Dwayne Tomah, Passamaquoddy language keeper and knowledge keeper, for a screening of The Doctrine of Discovery: Unmasking the Domination Code on Sunday, October 18th from 3-5pm at Belfast Public Library. The film examines the centuries-old legal and religious doctrine used... |
6 events,
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Wiggle and Rhyme is an early literacy program for children from birth to age two which offers a chance to enjoy songs, rhymes, scarves, parachute play, bubbles, toys and connections! Join us on Monday October 19 at 10 am at the Belfast Free Library, 106 High Street, Belfast. For more information, www.belfastlibrary.org or 207-338-3884, ext....
Free
Teens and Tweens are invited to the Blue Hill Public Library to join "Skein Stitchers," a youth fiber arts group, every Monday from 3:00-4:00 p.m. starting September 14. Participants can hang out in the Y.A. area to work on knitting, crochet, sewing, embroidery, or other fiber projects, while socializing and sharing their projects. All experience...
Free
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The Bangor Symphony Orchestra Chamber Music Series at the Gracie begins its season with an ensemble featuring guest cellist, Zuill Bailey. Lauded for his sumptuous tone and jaw-dropping technique, Zuill Bailey is widely considered one of the premiere cellists in the world. He is a Grammy Award winning, internationally renowned soloist, recitalist, Artistic Director and...
$12 – $35.00
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6 events,Join us for this 8-week hand-building pottery 2 class where we will build on pinching, coiling and slab building. This class is scheduled for 5/12 to 6/30 from 9am to 12pm. This event takes place at Waterfall Arts, 256 High Street in Belfast, Maine – phone (207) 338-2222.
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The Friend Memorial Public Library in Brooklin (1 Reach Road) hosts a Mystery Book Group, next meeting Tuesday 10/20 from 1 to 2 p.m. This month, members have the choice to read any book by Mary Roberts Rinehart. Anyone is welcome to join!
Free
GSA is excited to offer steelband programming to anyone who wants to learn how to play the instrument. No musical experience necessary. There are instruments to use in the pan room. A good first step to joining Flash! or if you are just curious about steeldrums and want to see if it's for you. Participants...
$100
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10 events,
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Experiment with color at the Gilley’s regular monthly watercolor technique class on Wednesday, Oct. 21 from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Wendell Gilley Museum. Join us at the Gilley with instructor Erika Elizabeth, who will guide students in exploring granulation, transparency, and opacity (how colors blend and their unique individual properties). The point...
$37.00 – $44.00
The Blue Hill Public Library will host a Family Place Workshop series on Wednesdays, October 7 - November 4, from 10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. For toddlers and their caregivers, this play-based program provides a rich environment of toys, books, and art activities. Families can spend time together, make new friends, and talk one-on-one with a different...
Free
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🎉 You're Invited! Keyes Pottery Grand Re-Opening & Ribbon Cutting! 🎉 A new chapter for Keyes Pottery in downtown Belfast! Join ceramic artist Laura Keyes as she celebrates the Grand Re-Opening of her new pottery studio and gallery at 15 Main Street in Belfast, Maine! 📅 Wednesday, October 21, 2026 🕚 11:00 AM – 12:00...
Free
Every Wednesday evening from 6-8 pm, Zach Gorrell and Micheal Bennett host a very laid back and welcoming Jazz & Blues session at Bon Vent Cider. Into its 2nd year of running, this session is chock full of incredible local talent, and you never quite know who is going to sit in. Free and open...
Free
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Honor Indigenous Leadership The Peace and Justice Group of Waldo County will hold its monthly forum Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at 6 pm in the Abbott Room, Belfast Free Library to honor Indigenous leadership with a presentation by the co-directors of Niweskok : From the Stars to the Seeds. They are a local women and...
Free
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St. Dunstan’s Episcopal Church, 134 State Street Ellsworth is hosting a Trivia Quiz Night! Wednesday night October 21st, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Round Two on November 18, same time Teams of up to four persons will answer the varied questions from Quizmaster Tim Huggett. Each team will have an answer sheet where they...
Free
Fogtown Open Mic is every Wednesday at 6pm at Fogtown Brewing Company, 25 Pine Street, Downtown Ellsworth. Featuring a full back-line, and very supportive community! Come play a song, jam with a band, or read poetry!
Free
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The Blue Hill Public Library will present a candidates’ forum with the Hancock County Sheriff candidates Corey Bagley and Dakota Dupuis on Wednesday, October 21 at 7:00 p.m. The candidates will be given questions and topics of discussion by a panel of three local reporters and editors: John Epstein, The Rising Tide; Faith DeAmbrose, Ellsworth...
Free
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Word, Blue Hill’s literary arts festival, is October 22-25, featuring short-story writers Ben Shattuck and Kelly Link, “Art Thief” biographer Michelle Young, poetry, art, dance, children’s programming, recording of your local histories. Register for workshops in fiction, poetry, historical writing, screenwriting, blogging, dungeon mastering for teens. Information: www.wordfestival.org or 207-374-5632. 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. 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...
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.
Free
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.
Free
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Love LEGO blocks? Join the Club! The library provides the LEGOs. Build what you like or take the Library Challenge. Near the conclusion of the program, you can describe your build or leave it to our imagination. Thursday, October 22nd from 4-5 pm in the Abbott Room of the Belfast Free Library 106 High Street,...
Free
Every Thursday evening through the Summer and Fall there is a open Old-Time jam session at Bon Vent Cider. Primarily focusing on trading tunes in the southern Appalachian traditional with the driving rhythm of the "Ithaca style". We welcome players of all abilties and backgrounds who'd like to share tunes, and as always music lovers...
Free
Fogtown's Trivia Night is every Thursday evening at 6:30! Come for the beer, cider & wood-fired pizza and test your knowledge at the Fogtown taproom, 25 Pine Street in Downtown Ellsworth. Gather a team or come solo; plus, there are prizes to be won!
Free
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The Blue Hill Library and Blue Hill Books will present a talk and signing with author Jennifer de Mooy for her new book Water, Carbon, Time: Exploring Peatlands in a Warming World on Thursday, October 22 at 7:00 p.m. at the library. In Water, Carbon, Time, de Mooy shares the story of her personal discovery...
Free
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Everybody is a master of something. Blink, step, jump, balance, flip, fly. This is an ode to the countless hours needed to achieve great things. A tribute to the dedication required to realise our physical ambitions. An acknowledgement of the backstory that is often more spectacular than the finished product. Eight world class acrobats investigate...
$42 – $62
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11 events,
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.
Free
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Youth Services Librarian and Professional Storyteller Stephanie Holman hosts a story time for ages 3-6 with books, puppets, felt stories and songs. Join her at the Belfast Free Library, 106 High Street, Belfast, on Friday October 23 at 10 am. For more information, www.belfastlibrary.org or 207-338-3884, ext 505
Free
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.
Free
Hops for Hope - 2 more weeks to help support research for rare diseases! Horn Run Brewing of Eastport + Perry, ME , and Phoenix Fine Wines in Eastport will be running a signature beer special every Friday in October as part of Hops for Hope. 10% of those sales will support education, research, and...
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Belfast Free Library and Torchlight present "The Rainbow Beard Monster Show" with friendly monster storytelling and puppetry. Monster crafts led by Bridget Matros of Colorbridge. Created for kids and adults, join us on Friday, October 23rd from 4:00-5:30p.m. at 106 High Street in Belfast. All are welcome.
Free
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Friendly Monster Show October 23 The Rainbow Beard Monster Show comes to the Belfast Free Library on Friday October 23 from 4-5:30! Join Bridget Matros from Colorbridge and Torchlight for friendly monster crafts, storytelling and puppetry for kids and adults too! This free event will be held at the Belfast Free Library, 106 High Street,...
Free
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Test your ACOTAR (A Court of Thorns and Roses) trivia before the newest book is published, A Court of Splintered Harmony! The winning team will receive an ACOTAR-themed gift basket. We’ll have fun mini activities, themed snacks, and plenty of opportunities to share your favorite characters and stories. Costumes are welcome (and encouraged!) but not...
Free
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Wallace Shawn’s “Aunt Dan and Lemon,” directed by Belfast’s Zafra Whitcomb, follows a young woman, Lemon, and her charismatic mentor, Aunt Dan, whose stories of glamour, comfort, and admiration for powerful men slowly reveal how ordinary people come to accept cruelty and hand their allegiance to strongmen. Written forty years ago, it feels like it...
$5
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The 2nd Annual Holistic Fair is Saturday, October 24th at The Gatherings in Surry! We’re bringing together some of the area’s brightest minds in natural health, mindfulness, and conscious living under one roof. Join us at for a full day of classes, experiences and one to one healing sessions! 🌟 It’s FREE to come! What...
Free
The Artisans' Market is a bi-weekly event to showcase artisans works in the local community. Meet local makers and support small business. Come find a wide variety of unique handmade items covering a range of specialties. This is an outdoor event with indoor availability for weather.
Free
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Meet the spirits of those lost at sea—a shipwreck, a waterspout, Confederates, yellow fever, and a menagerie at the bottom of the ocean are just a few of the plots visitors may encounter on Twilight Tours. This indoor evening event takes place throughout the historic Merithew House, where volunteer actors stationed upstairs and downstairs portray ghosts from the...
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UUCB Concerts for a Cause presents local string trio Yard Sauce at the UU Church on October 24th to benefit Tedford Housing and Midcoast New Mainers. YARD SAUCE is a Maine-based, acoustic string trio featuring Chris Moore (mandolins and vocals), Jeff Christmas (guitar and vocals) and Callie Brennan (fiddle and vocals). Their dynamic live performances...
$10 – $30
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Willy Clemetson, Elsie Gawler, and Ethan Tischler have been making their marks on the Maine music scene for a while now, individually and as members of various ensembles. As Springtide, they're a perfect blend — combining high energy traditional Celtic and Scandinavian fiddle music and heartfelt originals with tasty, creative improvisation. It's the music of...
$20
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Join Midcoast Music Academy for an evening of live music with The Speed of Sound and MKTrio! The Speed of Sound is a Maine-based indie band that blends sharp musicianship, melodic sensibilities, and a love for timeless songwriting. Fronted by our good friend Spencer Albee on lead vocals, vintage keyboards, and rhythm guitar, the group...
$30 – $35
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The Underground Lounge, located at 17 Court Street in Belfast, will welcome bassist, singer, and songwriter Cilla Bonnie and her band on Saturday, October 24. Doors open at 6:30pm, and the music starts at 7:00pm. Cilla’s latest album “There for Me” was released in January of 2026. The album features bandmates Emmett Harrity on keys...
$10 – $20
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Come carve jack-o'-lanterns to decorate your doorstep for Halloween! Hot cocoa and treats will be served as we light our jack-o'-lanterns and sit together by the fireside for poetry and storytime inspired by the shifting seasons. Costumes are welcome (and encouraged)! This program is free, and registration is not required, but please email education@wilsonmuseum.org by...
Free
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Looking for an evening of fun with friends and neighbors to spice up these autumn days when the night falls too soon? Come to the Belfast Senior College for its Fall Fun(d)raising Auction Party. Bring your friends for a night of socializing and amusement. Browse the silent auction items then sit back with delicious finger...
$10.00
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The Hot Suppers (3–6 PM) and Tricky Britches (7–10 PM) bring a Good Times Double Feature dance party to Marshall Wharf Brewing Co., Belfast, Saturday, Oct. 24. Americana, bluegrass, and rock & roll, plus great food and brews. All ages. Tickets: marshallwharfbrewing.com. 
10th Annual Guild Fine Craft Show: Brunswick - shop 40 fine craft exhibitor booths within the beautiful and historic halls of Fort Andross Mill Complex overlooking the Androscoggin River. Guild Fine Craft Shows feature exquisite fine craft designs for special occasions and everyday use handmade by the juried Guild level members of Maine Crafts Association....
$5 – $18
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This workshop is part of the 10th annual Word - Blue Hill Literary Arts Festival: Finding Your Readers Online with Newsletters, Blogs, and Social Media. Are you a writer eager to build impact and audiences in the digital age, but frustrated by conventional publishing paths? Are you curious about emerging options like Substack newsletters, the...
$39.19
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A good story can reach people in ways arguments can’t. Theater lets us sit with hard questions together and then talk about them, and it brings people into the room who might never come to a meeting. Wallace Shawn’s “Aunt Dan and Lemon,” directed by Belfast’s Zafra Whitcomb, follows a young woman, Lemon, and her...
$5
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On October 24th, local author Kate Rumohr will be hosting an author talk at the Brooksville Free Public Library. She will be discussing her debut novel, Season of the Sticks. A cozy mystery set in coastal village Fletcher Cove, Season of the Sticks follows Detective Levon Wolfe as he investigates the murder of Llewelyn Bouchard....
Free
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Join us at the Blue Hill Co-op for the culmination of our month of celebrating October Co-op Month and welcoming the fall season. This is a family-friendly event and will be held from 12am-3pm on Saturday, October 24th. Be sure to arrive on time, as we will be handing out Fancy Nancy donuts, local cider...
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College of the Atlantic’s club is organizing their second mutual aid fundraiser! This time, all proceeds are going to Project Relief ME and the Lewiston/Auburn Rapid Relief Fund. The event will consist of Live Music, an Art Sale, Snacks, and a Raffle! Raffle prizes include over $500 of gift cards to Ghost Rose Tattoo, as...
$5 – $10
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"Exploring Vegan Living" Speakers, Vendors, Exhibitors, Silent Auction, Raffle This is a Free Event! Speakers include Matt Halteman author of Hungry Beautiful Animals The Joyful Case For Going Vegan, Tim Holland of Midcoast Vegan on "The Art of Vegan Cheese and Meat Making' and Jeff Peterson"Becoming vegan or vegetarian: If I can do it, you...
Free
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When clean-cut newly engaged couple Brad and Janet find themselves stranded with a flat tire on a dark and stormy night, they seek refuge in the mysterious castle of the flamboyant Dr. Frank-N-Furter. What follows is a wildly entertaining journey filled with unforgettable characters, outrageous humor, dazzling musical numbers, and plenty of surprises. Featuring iconic...
$18
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LGBTQIA+ community members, along with their allies, are invited to explore the preserve’s woodland, riverside trails and connect with new and familiar friends. Join us and the Washington Grunge for a group hike and gathering at the Rockland Bog Preserve in Thomaston.
Free
10th Annual Guild Fine Craft Show: Brunswick - shop 40 fine craft exhibitor booths within the beautiful and historic halls of Fort Andross Mill Complex overlooking the Androscoggin River. Guild Fine Craft Shows feature exquisite fine craft designs for special occasions and everyday use handmade by the juried Guild level members of Maine Crafts Association....
$5 – $18
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Stop by Tidal Falls in Hancock on Sunday, October 25th, anytime between 1:00 to 4:00 pm and carve a pumpkin with FBC! Enjoy festive snacks and music as guests carve pumpkins to be placed along the Pumpkin Hike. All carved pumpkins will be transferred to the Ellsworth Riverwalk to be lit and kept on display...
Free
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Returning to Minsky Recital Hall for the second time, the U.K.’s Maxwell Quartet will offer a concert of music by Haydn, Beethoven, arrangements of Scottish folk song, and a new yet-to-be-announced quartet by the highly-regarded contemporary British composer Eleanor Alberga.
$48
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Teens and Tweens are invited to the Blue Hill Public Library to join "Skein Stitchers," a youth fiber arts group, every Monday from 3:00-4:00 p.m. starting September 14. Participants can hang out in the Y.A. area to work on knitting, crochet, sewing, embroidery, or other fiber projects, while socializing and sharing their projects. All experience...
Free
Bring your textiles that need repair to Sara Beth at Lucky Betty's in Camden from 3-7 on the fourth Mondays of the month. Items can be mended on site while you enjoy $1 off a cocktail. Rips, tears, holes can all be fixed with her sewing machine and basket of supplies. |
5 events,Join us for this 8-week hand-building pottery 2 class where we will build on pinching, coiling and slab building. This class is scheduled for 5/12 to 6/30 from 9am to 12pm. This event takes place at Waterfall Arts, 256 High Street in Belfast, Maine – phone (207) 338-2222. GSA is excited to offer steelband programming to anyone who wants to learn how to play the instrument. No musical experience necessary. There are instruments to use in the pan room. A good first step to joining Flash! or if you are just curious about steeldrums and want to see if it's for you. Participants...
$100
Missed some of the films on your list or want to share your favorites with friends and family? You’re not alone! Catch encore screenings of Camden International Film Festival stand outs at the Colonial Theatre in Belfast and other venues across Maine this fall. OCTOBER 27, 6:30 PM Bucks Harbor Dir. Pete Muller, 2026 Lobsters...
$15
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The Blue Hill Public Library will host a Family Place Workshop series on Wednesdays, October 7 - November 4, from 10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. For toddlers and their caregivers, this play-based program provides a rich environment of toys, books, and art activities. Families can spend time together, make new friends, and talk one-on-one with a different...
Free
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Join the Brooklin Reads Book Group at Friend Memorial Public Library in Brooklin (1 Reach Road), next meeting Wednesday 10/28 from 1 to 2 p.m. This month we will be reading "Black Earth Wisdom" by Leah Penniman. Anyone is welcome to join!
Free
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The Pumpkin Hike is returning to the Ellsworth Riverwalk! Join Frenchman Bay Conservancy, Ellsworth Public Library, and Heart of Ellsworth on Wednesday, October 28, for an evening walk along the jack-o’-lantern lit trail and a festive community celebration. From 5–7 PM, stroll the Riverwalk as glowing pumpkins carved by community members light the trail. Guests...
Free
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Namory Keita and Seny Daffe Belfast Dance Studio welcomes master drummer Namory Keita and master dancer and drummer Seny Daffe from Guinea, West Africa for a one night only drum and dance class on Wednesday, October 28th at 5:30-8:00pm. Drum 5:30-6:30pm and Dance 6:45-8:00pm. These classes are open to all, no experience needed. We are...
$20 – $25
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Downeast Trout Unlimited (DETU): Fisheries Research and Restoration on the Narraguagus River Downeast TU hosts Alice Hotopp, Fisheries Assessment and Science Communications Specialist at Downeast Salmon Federation, Wednesday October 28 at 5:30 pm at the Moore Community Center 125 State St. Ellsworth. She will describe her work with the Cherryfield Fish Passage Improvement Project and...
Free
Fogtown Open Mic is every Wednesday at 6pm at Fogtown Brewing Company, 25 Pine Street, Downtown Ellsworth. Featuring a full back-line, and very supportive community! Come play a song, jam with a band, or read poetry!
Free
Every Wednesday evening from 6-8 pm, Zach Gorrell and Micheal Bennett host a very laid back and welcoming Jazz & Blues session at Bon Vent Cider. Into its 2nd year of running, this session is chock full of incredible local talent, and you never quite know who is going to sit in. Free and open...
Free
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The folk duo Castlebay will present a concert of both traditional and contemporary songs in celebration of Samhain, the late autumn Celtic holiday known to most people as Halloween. This special concert will explore the many aspects of the Samhain celebration through songs, poetry and stories of harvest and the twilight of the year. Castlebay...
Free
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A place for you and your kids to meet other caregivers/parents with babies and toddlers. The second and fourth Thursday of the month 9-10:30. It's free! at the Ellsworth Public Library, downstairs room.
Free
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.
Free
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...
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.
Free
Come play in the clay at the Cliff! The Cliff Ceramics Studio is open to youth ages 12 and up and adults from the wider community who have a working knowledge of ceramics. There is no formal instruction during these hours, simply time to practice wheel throwing and handbuilding independently.
$20 – $75
Every Thursday evening through the Summer and Fall there is a open Old-Time jam session at Bon Vent Cider. Primarily focusing on trading tunes in the southern Appalachian traditional with the driving rhythm of the "Ithaca style". We welcome players of all abilties and backgrounds who'd like to share tunes, and as always music lovers...
Free
Fogtown's Trivia Night is every Thursday evening at 6:30! Come for the beer, cider & wood-fired pizza and test your knowledge at the Fogtown taproom, 25 Pine Street in Downtown Ellsworth. Gather a team or come solo; plus, there are prizes to be won!
Free
Missed some of the films on your list or want to share your favorites with friends and family? You’re not alone! Catch encore screenings of Camden International Film Festival stand outs at the Colonial Theatre in Belfast and other venues across Maine this fall. OCTOBER 27, 6:30 PM Bucks Harbor Dir. Pete Muller, 2026 Lobsters...
$15
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The Blue Hill Public Library will present Supernatural: Stories in the Spirit of the Season, a reading and talk with Maine authors Agnes Bushell and Robert Diamante on Thursday, October 29 at 7:00 p.m. at the library. Bushell and Diamante will read selections from their works that illustrate moments of the unexplained. Agnes Bushell is...
Free
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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.
Free
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.
Free
Hops for Hope - 2 more weeks to help support research for rare diseases! Horn Run Brewing of Eastport + Perry, ME , and Phoenix Fine Wines in Eastport will be running a signature beer special every Friday in October as part of Hops for Hope. 10% of those sales will support education, research, and...
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Join us for a spooky celebration at the library! We will have Halloween-themed crafts, games, snacks, and a special scavenger hunt! No registration required, for ages 5 and up.
Free
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Joined by guitarist Conor Hearn, mandolinist Ethan Setiawan and cellist Brendan Hearn, and special guests, Louise Bichan presents the second edition of Halloween music and fun from the Celtic Isles. Featuring Samhain traditions, folk tales and songs of trowies, sea serpents, and selkies and the release of a brand-new album, Binnorie. Come disguised in your...
$5
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We cordially invite you to attend our Gimme! Gimme! Gala ~ 6 p.m. – The fun begins! – 3rd floor of the CCA – Bodwell Lounge 8 p.m. – Mania: The ABBA Tribute Show Break out the sequins and join us for a glittering evening! We’ll kick things off on the third floor with heavy...
$92 – $117
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Halloween Techno Contra Dance Party in Surry - contra dancing, but to your favorite spooky EDM tunes! Blacklights, candy, costume prizes. Friday October 30th, 7-10pm. Newbies welcome, no partner or experience needed. Chem-free event. At the Surry Grange, 1229 Surry Rd. FMI: 385-7694 or surrycontra.org
$15 – $25
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The Blue Hill Public Library and H.O.M.E. Co-op invite everyone to join in spooky shenanigans at a special fundraiser concert and dance by Hancock County’s premiere country western girl band, the Damn, Girls! on Friday, October 30, from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the Blue Hill Public Library. The Damn, Girls! are Amy Grant, Sally...
$20 – $100
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Take a chance on an evening filled with the music, style, and excitement of one of pop music’s most celebrated groups. Direct from London’s West End, Mania: The Abba Tribute is widely regarded as the world’s leading ABBA tribute production, having performed more than 3,000 concerts in over 35 countries. Featuring stunning costumes, dynamic choreography,...
$42 – $67
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The Blue Hill Public Library will be hosting its annual Trick or Read event on Saturday, October 31 from 9:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. Kids and teens in costume can stop by anytime throughout the day to look through a large selection of free books and can select one to keep. Books will be available for kids...
Free
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Last chance this season to head inside the Rockland Breakwater Lighthouse! We’ll open the lighthouse AND the tower on October 31 from 9:30 AM until 12:30 PM. Also a great opportunity to snag one of our remaining hoodies, available by donation. A perfect gift for yourself or the fellow lighthouse lover in your life, and...
Free
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Belfast Chamber Music proudly announces the opening of its third season with a concert featuring the Trillium String Quartet on Saturday, October 31, 2026, at 2:00 PM at the Unitarian Universalist Church, 37 Miller Street, Belfast. Admission is free, with donations encouraged to support the performers. The program will include Johannes Brahms’s String Quintet, Op....
Free
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The Witches are coming back to Belfast Harbor on Halloween Night. The 8th Annual Witches Row, hosted by DoryWoman Rowing will happen on Saturday, October 31 from 4-5:30pm. Nicolle Littrell, the owner/operator of the local rowing service and licensed Maine Guide will lead the on the water procession in her traditional-style wooden dory Sorciere. “This...
Free
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Welome to Boo Hill! Free All Ages Celebrate Halloween in downtown Blue Hill. On Saturday, October 31, trick-or-treaters can visit local businesses and organizations for candy and goodies in a safe and fun environment. Doors open at 4 pm and continue until the candy runs out. Don't forget to check out GSA's Stephen King themed...
Free
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A FREE community event. Come dance in Mainescape's glass house - costumes encouraged!
Free
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