Community events calendar
Free and low-cost workshops, webinars, festivals, volunteering and more around Maine!
Wild Blueberry Weekend
Wild Blueberry Weekend is an annual statewide celebration held during the first full weekend of August in honor of Maine’s wild blueberry harvest. Across the state, farms and participating businesses open their doors to offer fresh berry picking, tours, demonstrations, kids’ activities, special menu items, and more! It’s a fun, family-friendly way to support Maine’s wild blueberry community.
Maine Design Fest ‘26: East Bayside Mural Walk & Talk • AIGA Maine
Explore East Bayside's murals and public art with artists Rachel Gloria Adams & Ryan Adams, followed by coffee and conversation at CBD.
Sundays at the Farm - Live Music at Hackmatack
Doors open at 12:30pm, with music beginning around 1pm.
This weekly “backyard party” makes the most out of the easy Sundays afternoons of summertime!
Bring a lawn chair or blanket to enjoy an afternoon at the farm!
Come and listen to live music, have a pint of a local beer, snack on a bison hot dog, visit the farm store and bring the kiddos to meet our friendly farm animals!
Each week features a concert of local musicians from diverse genres.
Maine Design Fest ‘26: Bangor Mural Walk
Explore Bangor’s murals and public art with artist Annette Sohns-Dodd of Bangor Beautiful.
The Maine Audubon Mural, 89 State Street (retaining wall at corner of State and Broadway), Bangor, Maine 04401
Two Concerts for Climate • Friends of Casco Bay
Join Friends of Casco Bay for a special private piano concert on August 4 to benefit Friends of Casco Bay in collaboration with Concerts for Climate.
Pianist, composer, and climate activist Sydney Patten will share her passion for the environment and her music in a live performance. Friends of Casco Bay will share a special update about our work. A reception with drinks and hors d’oeuvres will conclude the event.
Date: Tuesday, August 4, 2026
First concert: 3-4 p.m.
Second concert: 5-6 p.m.
Location: Sydney and Bill Patten are welcoming us into their Falmouth home for this performance. Details will be shared after registration.
Cost: A donation is suggested for this event. Suggested levels are $100-$1,000 per attendee.
Maine Craft • Guild Fine Craft Shows
The Guild Fine Craft Shows are a series of events showcasing high-quality handmade objects in a variety of materials, methods, and creative design. The shows feature the work of juried members of the Maine Crafts Association and offer a wide range of fine craft items, including baskets, ceramics, fiber, furniture, glass, jewelry, leather, metal, mixed media, paper, stone and wood. The Guild Fine Craft Shows carry a 40 year legacy of celebrating and promoting fine craftsmanship and are well-regarded for their focus on quality, originality, and artistic expression.
MOUNT DESERT ISLAND
August 7 - 9, 2026
College of the Atlantic
105 Eden Street
Mount Desert Island, Maine
The 49th annual Guild Fine Craft Show: An indoor / outdoor show on the expansive campus of College of the Atlantic in Bar Harbor featuring 50 fine craft exhibitors.
Friday, August 7: 5-8pm
Saturday, August 8: 10-4pm
Sunday, August 9: 10-4pm
Sundays at the Farm - Live Music at Hackmatack
Doors open at 12:30pm, with music beginning around 1pm.
This weekly “backyard party” makes the most out of the easy Sundays afternoons of summertime!
Bring a lawn chair or blanket to enjoy an afternoon at the farm!
Come and listen to live music, have a pint of a local beer, snack on a bison hot dog, visit the farm store and bring the kiddos to meet our friendly farm animals!
Each week features a concert of local musicians from diverse genres.
Sundays at the Farm - Live Music at Hackmatack
Doors open at 12:30pm, with music beginning around 1pm.
This weekly “backyard party” makes the most out of the easy Sundays afternoons of summertime!
Bring a lawn chair or blanket to enjoy an afternoon at the farm!
Come and listen to live music, have a pint of a local beer, snack on a bison hot dog, visit the farm store and bring the kiddos to meet our friendly farm animals!
Each week features a concert of local musicians from diverse genres.
Portland Wheelers • 1st Annual Biking is for EveryBODY Festival
Portland Wheelers proudly presents the 1st Annual Biking is for EveryBODY Festival, made free to the public by Martin's Point Health Care
This is a massive celebration of movement, inclusion, and community joy! We believe that outdoor recreation truly belongs to every BODY, regardless of physical ability. Whether you ride a fast bike, a slow trike, or anything in between, this festival is for YOU!
Sundays at the Farm - Live Music at Hackmatack
Doors open at 12:30pm, with music beginning around 1pm.
This weekly “backyard party” makes the most out of the easy Sundays afternoons of summertime!
Bring a lawn chair or blanket to enjoy an afternoon at the farm!
Come and listen to live music, have a pint of a local beer, snack on a bison hot dog, visit the farm store and bring the kiddos to meet our friendly farm animals!
Each week features a concert of local musicians from diverse genres.
Sundays at the Farm - Live Music at Hackmatack
Doors open at 12:30pm, with music beginning around 1pm.
This weekly “backyard party” makes the most out of the easy Sundays afternoons of summertime!
Bring a lawn chair or blanket to enjoy an afternoon at the farm!
Come and listen to live music, have a pint of a local beer, snack on a bison hot dog, visit the farm store and bring the kiddos to meet our friendly farm animals!
Each week features a concert of local musicians from diverse genres.
Sundays at the Farm - Live Music at Hackmatack
Doors open at 12:30pm, with music beginning around 1pm.
This weekly “backyard party” makes the most out of the easy Sundays afternoons of summertime!
Bring a lawn chair or blanket to enjoy an afternoon at the farm!
Come and listen to live music, have a pint of a local beer, snack on a bison hot dog, visit the farm store and bring the kiddos to meet our friendly farm animals!
Each week features a concert of local musicians from diverse genres.
Wild Seed Project • Native Plant Sale Public Day
Find over 100 species of seed-grown native plants including wildflowers, shrubs, and trees. All plants are straight species (no cultivars), grown from seed by Wild Seed Project, using organic growing practices. Seed is collected from plants growing in Maine or the Northeast. Local ecotypes available.
Wild Seed Project is a non-profit organization. Funds raised from this event support our Native Seed Center and educational programs.
Sundays at the Farm - Live Music at Hackmatack
Doors open at 12:30pm, with music beginning around 1pm.
This weekly “backyard party” makes the most out of the easy Sundays afternoons of summertime!
Bring a lawn chair or blanket to enjoy an afternoon at the farm!
Come and listen to live music, have a pint of a local beer, snack on a bison hot dog, visit the farm store and bring the kiddos to meet our friendly farm animals!
Each week features a concert of local musicians from diverse genres.
Maine Blue Economy Week
GMRI is partnering with the University of Maine, Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences, and the Roux Institute at Northeastern University to bring this three-day event to Portland, connecting attendees with the people, opportunities, and innovations driving Maine’s ocean and coastal economy forward.
The event will bring together entrepreneurs, funders, researchers, students, industry leaders, policymakers, and ecosystem builders to connect around ocean innovation, research, investment, entrepreneurship, workforce development, and collaboration across marine sectors.
Programming will include panel discussions, breakout sessions, startup spotlights, networking events, an exhibitor showcase, demo opportunities, and more.
Early Bird ticket sales are now open. As part of our community, you’re invited to register at a discount through Sunday, July 12. Standard tickets open Monday, July 13.
Maine Craft • Guild Fine Craft Shows
The Guild Fine Craft Shows are a series of events showcasing high-quality handmade objects in a variety of materials, methods, and creative design. The shows feature the work of juried members of the Maine Crafts Association and offer a wide range of fine craft items, including baskets, ceramics, fiber, furniture, glass, jewelry, leather, metal, mixed media, paper, stone and wood. The Guild Fine Craft Shows carry a 40 year legacy of celebrating and promoting fine craftsmanship and are well-regarded for their focus on quality, originality, and artistic expression.
BRUNSWICK
October 24 - 25, 2026
Fort Andross Mill Complex
14 Maine Street
Brunswick, Maine
The 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.
Saturday, Oct 24: 10-4pm
Sunday, Oct 25: 10-4pm
A $5 Entrance fee grants full weekend access. Under 18 free!
Sundays at the Farm - Live Music at Hackmatack
Doors open at 12:30pm, with music beginning around 1pm.
This weekly “backyard party” makes the most out of the easy Sundays afternoons of summertime!
Bring a lawn chair or blanket to enjoy an afternoon at the farm!
Come and listen to live music, have a pint of a local beer, snack on a bison hot dog, visit the farm store and bring the kiddos to meet our friendly farm animals!
Each week features a concert of local musicians from diverse genres.
Farmyard Jam
Join Growing to Give us for an evening of live music, local food, and celebration on the farm! Back by popular demand, the Farmyard Jam is more than just a music festival. It's a celebration of what can happen when a community comes together around good food, local agriculture, and caring for one another. Every ticket purchased supports Growing to Give's mission of cultivating and donating organic produce to those experiencing food insecurity.
International Food Festival • Houlton Rotary Club
Join the Houlton Rotary Club for the 5th Annual Rotary International Food Festival on Saturday, July 25, from 1–3 PM at Houlton Middle High School. Arrive between 12:30 and 1 PM for international performances and cultural presentations. Enjoy free tastings of foods from around the world, children's activities, and a silent auction. Admission is free; donations are welcome to support ShelterBox, World Central Kitchen, and Rotary service projects i
Maine Outdoor Film Festival at GMRI
Tickets: $17
Join us for MOFF's GALE FORCE PROGRAM, a two-and-a-half-hour showcase of short films celebrating outdoor adventure and conservation. The screening will be held outdoors on our back lawn at the Gulf of Maine Research Institute. Bring a picnic, a blanket or chair, and settle in for a summer evening filled with inspiring films!
Doors will open at 7:00 pm and our program will begin at 8:00 pm. The film program will last about two and a half hours, including a 10-minute intermission.
Email moff@maineoutdoorfilmfestival.com with questions!
Maine Quilts 2026 • Pine Tree Quilters Guild
See over 500 judged and display quilts, from traditional to contemporary art styles. Opening Night Preview is Wednesday July 22 and Banquet Night is on July 23. Attend Workshops, Lectures, and a July 25th Children’s Class. Visit the Merchants Mall, Special Exhibits, and Demonstrations. Participate in the Silent Auction, Quilt Raffle, Quilters Walk Raffles, Vendors’ Drawing, Scavenger Hunt.
Air conditioned; convenient, free parking
Waves for the Bay • Friends of Casco Bay
Join Friends of Casco Bay for our Members Annual Meeting and a special Casco Bay Q&A. Bring your questions and hear directly from Casco Baykeeper Ivy Frignoca and Staff Scientist Mike Doan, our lead science and advocacy staff, who work every day to protect the Bay. Our Annual Meeting will feature the election of new members to our Board of Directors.
Enjoy delicious hors d’oeuvres, a cash bar, and the company of Friends.
Sundays at the Farm - Live Music at Hackmatack
Doors open at 12:30pm, with music beginning around 1pm.
This weekly “backyard party” makes the most out of the easy Sundays afternoons of summertime!
Bring a lawn chair or blanket to enjoy an afternoon at the farm!
Come and listen to live music, have a pint of a local beer, snack on a bison hot dog, visit the farm store and bring the kiddos to meet our friendly farm animals!
Each week features a concert of local musicians from diverse genres.
Casco Public Library Summer Garden Tour • Casco Public Library
The Casco Public Library invites the community to its first-ever Garden Tour on Sunday, July 19, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. This self-guided tour features nine stunning private gardens in Casco and Otisfield, giving participants a peek into the passion projects of talented local gardeners. Some gardens will also have light refreshments and plants for sale with all proceeds benefitting the library.
Dip After Dark! Documenting Extreme High Tides with Two Maine Mermaids • GMRI
This collaboration pairs the Two Maine Mermaids’ passion for coldwater dips with the Gulf of Maine Research Institute’s Coastal Flooding Community Science project, offering an opportunity to discuss, witness, document, and then take a plunge into the Maine coast’s rising tides.
This spring, all of the highest projected tides occur late at night, making it harder to capture these potential flood events and their local impacts. On July 13, we’ll venture out at dark to witness one of the highest tides of the month and take an (optional) dip in the rising waters at Willard Beach.
Come prepared with your swimsuit, warm layers, a towel or two, and a flashlight! Look for our full dip packing list in your confirmation email.
Sundays at the Farm - Live Music at Hackmatack
Doors open at 12:30pm, with music beginning around 1pm.
This weekly “backyard party” makes the most out of the easy Sundays afternoons of summertime!
Bring a lawn chair or blanket to enjoy an afternoon at the farm!
Come and listen to live music, have a pint of a local beer, snack on a bison hot dog, visit the farm store and bring the kiddos to meet our friendly farm animals!
Each week features a concert of local musicians from diverse genres.
Lumen Photo Printing with Plant Materials • Wild Seed Project & 205 Ocean Ave Studios
We are thrilled to offer an art workshop led by Rosalba Breazeale of 205 Ocean Ave Studios. At Wild Seed Project, we value multiple ways of knowing our local ecology, and art is one of those ways.
During this workshop, participants will create chemigrams – object-based images on light sensitive paper - utilizing responsibly foraged plant material, pigments, dyes and plant-based developer. No photographic experience necessary!
Native Plant Seedlings: Up-Potting & Summer Care • Wild Seed Project
Did you sow native seeds this winter? Do you want to learn how best to care for them as young seedlings? Come to this online webinar for a step by step demonstration of how to care for your newly germinated native seedlings. There are lots of little details we can share from our experience growing plants to help set you up for thriving plants, ready to go into the ground this fall.
Sundays at the Farm - Live Music at Hackmatack
Doors open at 12:30pm, with music beginning around 1pm.
This weekly “backyard party” makes the most out of the easy Sundays afternoons of summertime!
Bring a lawn chair or blanket to enjoy an afternoon at the farm!
Come and listen to live music, have a pint of a local beer, snack on a bison hot dog, visit the farm store and bring the kiddos to meet our friendly farm animals!
Each week features a concert of local musicians from diverse genres.
Sundays at the Farm - Live Music at Hackmatack
Doors open at 12:30pm, with music beginning around 1pm.
This weekly “backyard party” makes the most out of the easy Sundays afternoons of summertime!
Bring a lawn chair or blanket to enjoy an afternoon at the farm!
Come and listen to live music, have a pint of a local beer, snack on a bison hot dog, visit the farm store and bring the kiddos to meet our friendly farm animals!
Each week features a concert of local musicians from diverse genres.
Kennebec Savings Bank East Bayside Trail Fest • Portland Trails
The Kennebec Savings Bank East Bayside Trail Fest is a one-of-a-kind event in the heart of Portland's East Bayside neighborhood. Celebrate your local trails with one of our three events: run the Trail to Ale 10K, bike the Bayside Ride, or walk the Trail Mix 2-Miler. The events will be staggered throughout the morning and will culminate in a community celebration featuring music, food trucks, local beer, and more!
Kennebec Savings Bank East Bayside Trail Festival • Portland Trails
On Sunday, June 28th, celebrate the local trails you love at this one-of-a-kind event in the heart of Portland's East Bayside neighborhood. Run the Trail to Ale 10K, bike the Bayside Ride, or walk the Trail Mix 2-Miler — all alongside hundreds of your community members! The events will be staggered throughout the morning and will culminate in a festival featuring music, food trucks, local beer, and more.
Up-potting Seedlings at the Native Seed Center
Did you sow native seeds this winter? Do you want to learn how best to care for them as young seedlings? Join us at our Native Seed Center at Turkey Hill Farm for a hands-on demonstration of how to care for your newly germinated native seedlings. This event will focus on demonstrating the nursery style of dividing and planting, and how to best apply that to a home garden setting. We will walk through the details of soil mixes for different plant needs, fertilization regimens, how to carefully divide young seedlings, and how to care for them in containers over the summer. There are lots of little details we can share from our experience growing plants to help set you up to have thriving plants ready to go into the ground this fall.
Participants will go home with a pot of little plants for their own garden!
Weekly Program Audiobooks and Gardening • Save a life recovery resource center
Every Wednesday at 3pm join us at save a life recovery resource center in lincoln maine as we enioy listening to Audiobooks and working in the greenhouse together. Sharing healthy food and good stories.
Open Farm Day Jubilee! at Hackmatack Bison Farm
Our annual Open Farm Day event celebrates small Maine farms, local community, sustainability, and live entertainment! Join us for our Jubilee Celebration on Sunday, June 21st from 10am to 3pm. Tickets can be purchased in advance or at the door- $20 per car entrance-fee. So grab the van and stuff it full with all the youngin's, ma and pa, and even your great-aunt Gertie for a fun-filled summer's day.
Pride! Portland 2026
Pride Portland! brings people together from all over the US and beyond for an annual parade and festival in downtown Portland, Maine to celebrate and honor the accomplishments of the LGBTQ+ movement, to raise awareness of the community’s ongoing struggles, and to foster an environment of inclusivity, accessibility, and solidarity.
Juneteenth Celebration
Downtown Biddeford Juneteenth Celebration at Rotary Park
Join the City of Biddeford's Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee, the Maine Black Chamber of Commerce, and Heart of Biddeford to celebrate Black freedom, culture, resilience, and joy. Enjoy food from Go See Tyce, live music, and guest speakers in a welcoming space for friends, families, and allies.
This event honors the history and spirit of Juneteenth, centering BIPOC voices and experiences while inviting the broader community to gather in celebration and reflection.
Wonderful Weeds
Explore the benefits of weeds with Maine Master Naturalist Linda Littlefield Grenfell!
Bach & Beer
Classical Uprising x Rising Tide Brewing
Beer and Bach have always belonged together. From Leipzig coffeehouses to Portland breweries, great music and good drink have never needed a formal invitation. We revive this tradition at Rising Tide Brewing with live baroque music, local beer, and a fairy queen with a lot of feelings. Free and open to all. Beer available to purchase. Donations welcome.
Sense of Wonder Walk at Wells Reserve at Laudholm
Immerse yourself in Nature, taking time to observe, reflect, and engage your senses!
Lecture: The Voices of Women in Ancient Literature, Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, Portland
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute and Classical Uprising host a free public lecture–The Voices of Women in Ancient Literature–providing historical and literary context for the upcoming Portland Bach Experience performance of Sarah Kirkland Snider’s Penelope.
Women in Harmony May 2026 Concert
Women in Harmony will present a spring concert entitled “Rooted to the Ground” on May 15 and 16 in Falmouth. The title is a phrase from the song Take this Gift by Tracy Wong, which celebrates the love of singing as a gift joyfully offered to the world. We are earthly creatures, it suggests, but we have lofty inclinations and an expansive reach. Singing together unites these two aspects of our being.
Maine Wild Wine Fest
We're so excited to celebrate some of our favorite natural wine producers and importers at Maine Wild Wine Fest. Hosted at the historic Mallet Barn on the water at Wolfe's Neck Farm in Freeport, Maine Wild Wine Fest is a joyful way to connect and taste with many of the top natural wine importers and producers in America. Crowds here are small, warm, and clustered around exhibitor tables —we've designed this event to give you plenty of space to talk in depth with the winemakers and importers in attendance. Industry colleagues will have their own separate window, guaranteeing an intimate experience with winemakers and importers in attendance.
Women in Harmony May 2026 Concert
Women in Harmony will present a spring concert entitled “Rooted to the Ground” on May 15 and 16 in Falmouth. The title is a phrase from the song Take this Gift by Tracy Wong, which celebrates the love of singing as a gift joyfully offered to the world. We are earthly creatures, it suggests, but we have lofty inclinations and an expansive reach. Singing together unites these two aspects of our being.
Bike to Work Day
Celebrate NATIONAL BIKE TO WORK DAY with a morning commute party! Enjoy free coffee and snacks and come meet your local bike community. We’ll be at the Back Cove Trail parking lot across from Hannaford on Preble Street with demos, commuter information, prizes giveaways, music and more!
New this year we’re also hosting an evening gathering at Austin Street Brewery! Continue the bike commuting party and join us after work from 4:30-6:30PM to enjoy great company, good drinks and food from the Sook Thai food truck!
Bike to Work Day is an annual event that promotes the bicycle as an option for commuting to work. It is held in the spring in a variety of locations including the United States, Canada, Europe and Asia.