Community events calendar
Free and low-cost workshops, webinars, festivals, volunteering and more around Maine!
Film Fest for Casco Bay
We hope to see you at the Film Fest for Casco Bay, an afternoon of environmental and adventure films curated by Maine Outdoor Film Festival for the Friends of Casco Bay. You won’t want to miss it! They will host a raffle for prizes such as local hand crafted goods, gift cards to local shops and eateries, art and much more!
Where: University of Southern Maine’s Abromson Center, 88 Bedford Street, Portland, ME
Tickets: $30
Film Fest for Casco Bay
Join the Friends of Casco Bay for the Film Fest for Casco Bay, an afternoon of environmental and adventure films curated by Maine Outdoor Film Festival. You won’t want to miss it!
What: Film Fest for Casco Bay
Date: Saturday, November 8, 2025
Time: Doors open at 2 p.m. for snacks, drinks, raffle, & mingling
Films: 3 to 6 p.m.
Where: University of Southern Maine’s Abromson Center
Tickets: $30
Community Resilience Event with Maine Youth Leadership Council
Youth & Community Resilience Event
Join the Climate and Me initiative through the Governor's Office of Policy and Innovation and the Future with the Maine Youth Leadership and Development Council at the Bath Patten Free Library on October 25, 2025 at 10:00 AM (Eastern Time) for an interactive event designed to promote community change!
Are you interested in developing a community resilience project? Are you wanting more ways to make change in your home town? During this event high schoolers will come together to learn how to apply to funding for their towns, design projects to make positive change, and meet other young people who share their passions!
Lunch will be provided! Register by Monday October 20th at 5:00 PM to make sure your spot is reserved!
Evening for Environment with Maine Conservation Voters
Join Maine Conservation Voters for the 23rd Evening for the Environment on Thursday, October 23, featuring a timely program: Environmental Justice in Action: National Defense and State-Level Progress.
Pete Maysmith, president of the League of Conservation Voters, will be joined by Maine advocates Francis Eanes, Lucy Hochschartner, Kaya Lolar, and Adam Nordell to spotlight efforts driving a healthier, more just, and sustainable future.
Nature poet Samaa Abdurraqib will also share her powerful piece, Because Winter is Warming.
It will be an inspiring evening of community, conversation, and connection.
Gear Again Festival & Market
Maine GearShare’s Annual Gear Sale
Festival attendees will have exclusive access to Maine GearShare’s annual gear sale. Get great deals on tents, sleeping bags, backpacks, camping equipment, and much more while supporting a nonprofit community resource! All gear will be sold as-is; no early birds.
Portland Gear Hub’s Fall Bike Sale
Portland Gear Hub will be holding their annual fall bike sale: further event details TBD.
Maker’s Market
The Maker's Market at the Gear Again Festival showcases a curated selection of local vendors who are deeply committed to sustainability. Whether you're looking for unique cottage products or simply want to support small businesses with a focus on environmental stewardship, the Maker's Market is a highlight of the festival, celebrating the creativity and responsibility of Maine's finest makers.
Repair Station
Maine GearShare will be offering free gear repair throughout the event. Drop off gear in need of repair, then browse the market or grab lunch while our staff give your gear new life. ALL ITEMS MUST BE CLEAN.
Common repair types accepted: stuck or misaligned zippers, nylon with rips, puffy coat holes, broken backpack buckles and straps, seam failures, etc. Some stoves, tents, snowshoes and other hard goods can be repaired on a case-by-case basis. Unsure? Bring it and find out.
Green Living Fair
Don’t miss the first annual Green Living Fair on Thursday, October 16 from 5:30-7:00 p.m. This FREE event is designed to provide tips and tricks for living sustainably. Enjoy special food tastings, gardening tips and even a take home guide for greener living. Special guests include:
The Thrift Shop at FCS will also be open for evening shopping. If you’re interested, any clothes you purchase at the shop can be upcycled with iron-on patches or bring your own pieces to embellish.
BikeFest
Join us at the Rock Row beer garden for a day of all things bikes: rides, clinics, vendors, demos, PLUS music, food trucks, raffles, and MORE. This is a FREE community event.
Maine Craft Weekend
Maine Craft Weekend is back this Saturday and Sunday. Plan out your route and events and experience all that our talented Maine crafters have to offer. Try your hand at a pottery wheel, check out how glass creations are made, and explore the studios of all the creative artists. Get a behind-the-scenes look at the lives and works of artists all over the state!
Fall Book Swap and Sale to benefit WELL Connected
Fall Book Swap and Sale to benefit WELL Connected
Ready to cozy up this fall and in need of some new books? Join us September 27th from 10am-12pm for a fun community book swap and sale!
Park(ing) Day 2025!
On Friday, September 19, 2025, parking spots across downtown Portland, Maine will transform into vibrant community parks. Join us for a celebration filled with connection, creativity, and fun!
Portland Park(ing) Day is part of a global movement where cities reinvent public spaces. Portland Downtown and the City of Portland Sustainability Office, together with local nonprofits, organizations, and businesses, will create dynamic parklets that inspire and engage. Last year, we delighted visitors with the “Where’s Slugger?” photo gallery and a Baxter Woods replica. This year promises even more creativity!
2025 United We Can Food Drive and Sculpture Contest
Join United Way of Southern Maine for United We CAN — a one-of-a-kind food drive and sculpture contest that brings our community together to fight hunger.
Ocean Motion & Meditation
Connect with your body and then connect to your breath with this movement and meditation event inspired by the way kelp sways in the ocean. Local dance instructor Holly Taylor will lead intuitive movement, and then local meditation guide Devon Harris will lead a mindfulness exercise — all while within view of the Fore River as it flows into Casco Bay.
Maine Coastal Cleanup at Back Cove
Join Friends of Casco Bay for this special cleanup during Maine Coastal Cleanup month!
The Crooked River Gathering
Featuring bluegrass and old time music, camping, a farmer and artisan market, homesteading demonstrations, skill shares and meetups, food trucks, craft beer and so much more on Labor Day weekend
Intuitive Harp Sound Bath
Come join us at the Ritual Art of Wellness on August 12, 2025 and August 26, 2025 at 6:00 PM for a relaxing and rejuvenating experience.
Let the soothing sounds of the harp and crystal bowls wash over you as you unwind and destress. This event is perfect for anyone looking to find inner peace and harmony.
Immerse yourself in the beautiful melodies and let your mind and body relax. You deserve this moment of tranquility.
We can't wait to see you!
Windsor Fair
Premier Agricultural Fair, Harness Racing, Giant Midway, Exhibition Hall, Livestock, Historical Museum, Truck/Tractor/Livestock Pulls, Live Music, Demo Derby, Woodsman's Day, Auto Stunt Thrill Show & So Much More!
Admission: Children 11 & Under Free / Ages 12 & up $15 / Free Parking
Hours: 9am-10pm 8/23-8/31, 9am-6pm on 9/1
Rides Open Noon weekends & 9/1, 3pm weekdays
No Pets Allowed, fully trained service animals only.
Intuitive Harp Sound Bath
Come join us at the Ritual Art of Wellness on August 12, 2025 and August 26, 2025 at 6:00 PM for a relaxing and rejuvenating experience.
Let the soothing sounds of the harp and crystal bowls wash over you as you unwind and destress. This event is perfect for anyone looking to find inner peace and harmony.
Immerse yourself in the beautiful melodies and let your mind and body relax. You deserve this moment of tranquility.
We can't wait to see you!
Botanicals and Brews • New England Plant Expo
New England Plant Expo presents an exotic plant market with a large variety of uncommon to rare plant vendors as well as botanically themed artisans and crafters. With plants, food, and beer, our family and dog friendly events are an experience you wont want to miss!
Wild Blueberry Weekend
Whether you’re from Maine or enjoying a Maine getaway, mark your calendar for this (wild) new Maine tradition. Tour wild blueberry farms, pick (and nibble) wild blueberries at select locations, try a new-to-you wild blueberry dish or drink.
Wild Blueberry Weekend is happening this summer in Maine (rain or shine)—how wild you get is totally up to you. Be sure to map out your adventure below.
Estuary Discoveries • Wells Reserve at Laudholm
Explore the Reserve's accessible trail at Wells Harbor and learn about estuaries.
Open Farm Day
You’re Invited to Maine’s 36th Open Farm Day!
Come ready to explore!
Follow these Visitor tips about Maine’s Open Farm Day and what to expect:
This annual tradition is an excellent way to learn about farming. There’s something for everyone! Plan a visit with friends and family, get inspired for your own farm or gardening goals, and have fun.
You’ll visit working farms that raise animals, fruits, vegetables, or other crops. Farmers are excited to welcome guests to their businesses.
Dress for the weather and for the outdoors. Comfy shoes, bug spray, hats, etc., are good choices for this rain-or-shine event.
Open Farm Day is a great time to stock up on local farm goods! Remember to pack a cooler and a tote so you can bring home your favorite Open Farm Day goodies.
Farms are busy places. Please stay on marked paths, and areas open to guests. Look for signage. Take your time driving into and out of areas, and be mindful of your surroundings.
Use the list below to find a farm that will be open for visitors.
Before you visit, follow farms on social media or visit their websites to learn a bit more about the hosts and to stay connected year-round!
Winthrop Heritage Day 2025
Winthrop Heritage Day will be a fun-filled event that will feature a bounce house and other activities for kids, live music, food trucks, historical displays, a car show, Touch a Truck, games including corn hole, and a bingo tent plus vendors from organizations that serve our community.
Tell your friends and neighbors! We're also looking for additional volunteers to help with planning and day-of event tasks.
Maine Yoga Fest
Set overlooking Casco Bay in South Portland, Maine, on the beautiful Southern Maine Community College campus, the Maine Yoga Festival is a three-day celebration led by amazing Maine and New England yoga talent. The festival offers a diverse program of workshops across a variety of yoga styles and techniques. Vendors and Sponsors offer an array of products and services in our healing village and vendor village, add a few local food trucks and some live music and it becomes a weekend you don't want to miss! Plus you support the local community!
Plug into this amazing yoga community, meet new teachers and fellow yogis, try a new yoga style, listen to live music, and explore all that our vendors and sponsors have to offer in our vendor and healing village. This festival caters to everyone! Whether you're just starting your yoga journey or a seasoned practitioner, we have workshops designed for all experience levels.
Live Plant Identification Workshop • Merryspring Nature Center
Live Plant Identification Workshop with Brett Willard from Lake Stewards of Maine
In this indoor class, guests will learn how to identify a number of common native and invasive aquatic plants. This useful program will cover basic botany, plant structure, and life cycles for around 40 aquatic plants. Guests will learn how to use LSM’s “Field Guide to Aquatic Invasive Plants” to determine whether plants are native or invasive, discover which aquatic invasive plants are infesting Maine lakes, and learn how to record and submit data as an invasive plant patrol (IPP) volunteer. This class is required for those seeking Tier 2 IPP Certification through LSM.
Maine Quilts Show 2025 • Pine Tree Quilters Guild
500+ quilts, special exhibits, merchant’s mall, lectures, demos, raffles, national teachers, and special events! Air-conditioned; convenient, free parking. Admission: $15; multi-day $30; children 12 & under free with paid adult. Air-conditioned; convenient, free parking. Find us at www.mainequilts.org and on facebook.com/MaineQuilts.
Earth Day in July • Maine Outdoor Film Festival
Join for a day of enivronmental films and important conversations!
As part of this year's flagship festival, on Thursday July 24 at the Salt Institute of Documentary Studies at Maine College of Art & Design, MOFF is presenting a collaborative film experience which brings together storytellers, environmental changemakers, field professionals, educators, students, and community advocates for an immersive day of exploration of and engagement.
Themes include conservation, climate resilience, sustainable agriculture, water stewardship, and our evolving relationship to place.
Earth Day in July sessions pair short films with panel discussions, where audiences, experts, and voices from the films come together to explore the themes of the films and connect them to real-world work happening in their own communities.
Drop in for a single session, or stay for a full day of discussion and discovery.
Ossipee Valley Music Festival 2025
Ossipee Valley is a music festival in Maine. The festival features five stages, food trucks, craft beer, yoga, barn dances, workshops, kids activities, artisan craft vendors and RV and tent camping. It is dreamily situated on the banks of the Ossipee river, amongst tall pines and goat barns, in southern Maine, under an hour from Portland or North Conway, and 2.5 hrs NW of Boston. The event sells out, so don't wait to grab your tickets!
Cape Elizabeth Garden Tour • Friends of Fort Williams Park
This popular event wanders through seaside neighborhoods and highlights backyard wildlife habitats and native plants. As a primary fundraiser for the Friends of Fort Williams Park, the proceeds from the tour support stewardship efforts to preserve and enhance Fort Williams Park.
Forest & Forage Weekend • Maine Huts and Trails
Western Maine’s premiere foraging and fungi event returns for a third year! This year we welcome Rewild Maine as our foraging experts, and chef Pete Uzzell returns to the kitchen for the famous forager’s dinner. Special guest Chef Iulian Fortu from Washington, D.C. will be joining Pete in the kitchen! Guests will experience an overnight at picturesque Stratton Brook Hut with all meals included.
Guided plant ID and foraging hike up to the hut with lunch upon arrival
Real life skill session: starting a campfire from scratch
Multi-course forager’s dinner by chef Pete Uzzell and special guests.
Early bird morning activity
Breakfast, followed by guided hike down to trailhead
Puckerbrush Primitive Gathering
The Puckerbrush Primitive Gathering is a yearly event held the third weekend of July on the grounds of the Pleasant River Fish & Game Conservation Association (PRFGCA) in Columbia, Maine. The focus of the gathering is the instruction in and sharing of primitive skills, traditional archery, and bushcraft with learning being a big emphasis .
Past, Present and Future of Casco Bay
Join the Friends of Casco Bay to engage in a thought-provoking discussion with three generations of saltwater stewards. Together, we will examine how far we’ve come in protecting our beloved Bay and what we must do to safeguard it for the next generations. Featuring an exhibit of artwork by MECA&D students, community conversations, and delicious hors d’oeuvres, this event is a unique opportunity to hear from passionate advocates and leave with renewed hope!