And in the near future.

Oct 13, 2025

Sunset silhouette of three hikers looking towards the horizon on a hilltop, with bold text overlay for 'Bar Harbor Story' and event details.

The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by Havana.

THINGS TO DO

It’s our weekly round-up, and we may have missed some things, so apologies! If you have something you’d like in here, please let us know.

Also, you may have to click through to see everything. There are so many things that this email is a bit long for a lot of inboxes.

We hope you have some great adventures this week!

To check out our news stories and briefs from the past week, click on the archive section, and you’ll see them in chronological order.

WHERE CAN YOU EAT?

You can check out the list of all the restaurants at our new site, ACADIA ADVENTURES.

The restaurants are here!

If you’re an owner/manager/employee of a restaurant that isn’t on the list yet, please let us know and we’ll get you there, but please be kind about it and know that any lack of mention is not intentional.

THE ABBE!

For a list of Abbe events, click here.

ACADIA CHAMBER

For a list of Acadia Chamber events, click here.

ACADIA NATIONAL PARK

For a list of events at the park, you can visit the National Park Service’s calendar or Ranger Programs web pages.

ACADIA SENIOR COLLEGE

Acadia Senior College offers interesting talks, informative classes, lively discussions, field trips, retreats, and fun gatherings. For a list of its events, head here.

THE ANNEX

Located in Bar Harbor with music nightly.

ARTEMIS GALLERY

For a list of openings!

ARTWAVES CLASSES AND EVENTS

ArtWaves often has classes, a variety every week. For the updated selection, check out its website here.

A detailed schedule of art, craft, and movement classes for October, including watercolor, figure drawing, and pumpkin carving, featuring guest artist Deena Ball.

BAR HARBOR CHAMBER

For Bar Harbor Chamber’s calendar, click here.

BAR HARBOR HISTORICAL SOCIETY

For a full list of Bar Harbor Historical Society, events, click through here.

THE BAR HARBOR MUSIC FESTIVAL

Here’s a list of all the events for the season.

All concerts FREE to everyone 21 and under thanks to the Thirsty Whale in Bar Harbor!

BOOM—BAROQUE ORCHESTRA OF MAINE

For a list of upcoming concerts, click here.

THE COLLEGE OF THE ATLANTIC

A list of events is here. Make sure to choose “open to the public” on the side bar.

CRITERION THEATRE

For a list of events, click through here. Movies are not included in the show schedule.

Show Schedule

10/24 TUSK: The Classic Tribute to Fleetwood Mac
12/6 Eli Young Band

BUY TICKETS

THE CYGNET GALLERY

For a list of events, click through here.

DOWNEAST PILATES

FRIENDS OF ACADIA

For a full list of Friends of Acadia events, click through here.

EVENTS AT THE GILLEY

For a full list of Gilley events, click here.

THE FINBACK ALE HOUSE!

The Finback usually has local musicians, open mic nights and karaoke all summer long. Its Instagram is here. A typical line-up looks like the one below. Usually, the Finback updates its list on Tuesdays.

Chalkboard sign listing live music events, featuring a whale graphic and musical notes, with details about performances scheduled for Tuesday through Sunday.

FOGTOWN (In Ellsworth, but by request)

Text on a black background outlining weekly events at the Ellsworth Taproom, including details about Open Mic Night on Wednesdays, Trivia Night on Thursdays, and Live Music on Fridays.

There is an open mic night Wednesday evenings, trivia nights on Thursday evenings and live music in the beer garden on Friday evenings.

The Ellsworth farmers market is also now held in the parking lot of Fogtown brewery Saturday mornings beginning at around nine.

Link to the website with all the events: https://www.fogtownbrewing.com/events

THE GALLERY AT SOMES SOUND

For a list of exhibitions and to find out more, click here.

THE GRAND THEATER (In Ellsworth, but by request)

For a list of Grand events, click here.

HARBOR HOUSE

For a full list of events, click here for programs, click here.

HEALTHY ACADIA EVENTS

For a list of events, click here.

HIDDEN BARN BOOKS IN BAR HARBOR

Hidden Barn Books is located in Bar Harbor behind Reel Pizza. For a list of events, click here.

IVY MANOR MUSIC

Music on the lawn.

JESUP EVENTS

For a full list of Jesup Memorial Library events, click through to its calendar here.

REOCCURING PROGRAMS:

Bar Harbor Scrabble Club

Connect with fellow word-lovers: all skill levels are welcome! Players are encouraged to bring their own boards, and some boards will also be provided. Scrabble Club meets on second and fourth Saturdays from 10:00am to 1:00pm.

Write On! Writing Group

Join the Write On! Writing Group for support in your craft. The Write On! writers meet Saturday mornings at 9:00am on Zoom. For more information, please contact the library at info@jesuplibrary.org.

Jesup Knitters’ Guild

Fiber artists of all skill levels are welcome to drop in and enjoy crafting and conversation with the Jesup Knitters’ Guild, Thursday evenings at 5:00pm!

LAND AND GARDEN PRESERVE

For a full list of Land and Garden Preserve events, click through here.

THE LINKS PUB AT KEBO

Weekly events schedule for The Links Pub, featuring Trivia Tuesdays, Thankful Thursdays, Prime Rib Fridays, and Bingo Sundays.

There are no longer BINGO SUNDAYS for the rest of the season.

LOCAL SOLUTIONS

Colorful illustration of a rural landscape featuring stylized houses and trees with autumn foliage.

Are you a parent or guardian of an adult with developmental delays, ID/D or Autism? Would you like support?

We are a parent run support group. Join a community of parents and guardians helping each other with problem solving, understanding adult services, advocacy and policy awareness. Our group includes parents and guardians of high school age and older. Organized by Local Solutions. Meetings are at the rectory building of St. Savior’s Church in Bar Harbor at 4:30 every 2^nd and 4^th Thursday of each month.

MAINE GRANITE INDUSTRY HISTORICAL SOCIETY AND MUSEUM

The museum is open from Tuesday through Sunday from 10 to 4 through October 31

The museum believes on hands-on learning. A list of programs is here.

MDI HIGH SCHOOL

A list of events is here.

MOUNT DESERT ISLAND HISTORICAL SOCIETY

A list of events is here.

MOUNT DESERT ISLAND ADULT EDUCATION

A list of classes and events is here.

MT. DESERT FESTIVAL OF CHAMBER MUSIC

A list of 2025 concerts is here!

MDI SEARCH AND RESCUE— New Member Training Schedule

 Orientation 
Date: Tuesday, September 23
Time: 8-9pm
Location: Google Meet Conference Call 

 Basic Skills - Introduction to Litter Carry 
Date: Saturday, September 27
Time: 8am-12pm
Location: Fabbri Picnic Area

 Basic Knots and Anchors
Date: Sunday, October 5
Time: 8am-12pm
Location: Fabbri Picnic Area

 Mechanical Advantage 
Date: Tuesday, October 14
Time: 6-8pm
Location: Bear Brook Picnic Area

 Lowering and Raising Systems (Demo and Practice) 
Date: Saturday, October 25
Time: 8 - 1pm
Location: Orange and Black Canyon

MDI YMCA

Events are here and the gym schedule is here. You can peruse its website for other schedules. The fitness schedule and youth programs are below.

Weekly fitness schedule with classes including Group Power, Zumba, and Yoga sessions.

A youth programs schedule from the Mount Desert Island YMCA, listing activities for various age groups including preschool, elementary, middle, and high school students, featuring sports, crafting, and fitness classes. — click to enlarge.

THE NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSE SCHEDULE

The calendar is here.

THE NOR’EASTER POUND AND MARKET

Live music is in the air at The Nor’Easter Pound & Market!

Open Mic Thursdays 7-9 PM hosted by the one and only Dallas Hodgkins— bring your talent or just come enjoy the show!

Live Music Saturdays 7-9 PM featuring amazing local musicians bringing the coastal vibes to Northeast Harbor.

For more information, head over here.

NORTHEAST HARBOR LIBRARY

A list of events is here.

REEL PIZZA

To see what’s playing, click here.

SANDBAR COTTAGE INN

SAFE HARBOR CLUB

22 Village Green Way, Southwest Harbor

A list of all events are here.

Safe Harbor ALANO Club open Fridays-Saturday: 4 p.m.; Sundays-11 a.m.

Beginners AA, Thursdays, 5:30 p.m.

AA, Thursdays, 7 p.m.

ALANON, Sundays, 7 p.m.

ST. SAVIOUR’S DOWNEAST MUSIC SHOWS

SOMESVILLE LIBRARY

A list of events is here.

SOUTHWEST HARBOR HISTORICAL SOCIETY.

A list of events is here.

SOUTHWEST HARBOR LIBRARY

A list of events is here.

TIMBERLAND ACRES CAMPGROUND

A colorful activity schedule for 2025, featuring various events and activities throughout the year, including a Memorial Day weekend scavenger hunt, a 4th of July celebration, and a Halloween weekend with pumpkin painting.

TREMONT HISTORICAL SOCIETY COUNTRY STORE AND MUSEUM IN BASS HARBOR

Open Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday afternoons from 1–4 p.m., July through Columbus Day, or by appointment.

For more information, click here.

VOLTA!

Volta, in Trenton, has a ton of things always going on. You can check that out here.

WENDELL GILLEY MUSEUM!

The museum is full of art and craft and exhibit. You can check out its events here.

ALL MONTH/ONGOING

PRODUCE EXCHANGE!

OCTOBER EXHIBIT AT THE NORTHEAST HARBOR LIBRARY: Terre Lefferts

A vibrant landscape painting depicting a serene water scene with lush greenery and vivid orange foliage reflected on the water's surface.

Hook ‘n I Exhibit to Showcase Rug Hooking and Knitting Oct 2 – Nov 1

Art exhibit poster for 'Hook 'n I' featuring the MDI Rug Hooking Group. The poster provides details about the exhibition from October 2 to November 1, along with information about meet-ups for fiber artists every Thursday from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 13

76 DAYS ADRIFT

Plays to October 16 at Reel Pizza

This gripping documentary directed by Joe Wein and executive produced by filmmaker Ang Lee, chronicles Hancock County resident Steven Callahan’s extraordinary survival story when his sailboat, the Napoleon Solo, was severely damaged during a violent storm in the Atlantic in February 1982, an event he attributes to a collision with a whale. Callahan was forced to take to his life raft with only a basic emergency kit, and for the next 76 days, he drifted across the vast expanse of the Atlantic Ocean, a tiny speck against the immensity of the sea. The film depicts his immense struggle for survival against hunger, thirst, and the raw power of nature, but also highlights his remarkable resourcefulness in catching fish, patching his raft, and navigating with primitive tools.

OCTOBER 13 INDIGENOUS PEOPLES’ DAY AT THE ABBE

Banner for the 2025 Indigenous Peoples' Day at the Abbe Museum, detailing the date and time of the event, with a design featuring natural elements.

Admission for the day (10 a.m.- 5 p.m.) will be “pay what you can,” which, along with the performances, are sponsored by Friends of Acadia.

Drumming will take place on the Museum’s patio beginning at 11 a.m.

From 12:30-1 p.m., the Abbe’s Curator of Exhibits & Collections will lead a special tour: the Abbe in Ten Works.

From 1-3 p.m., the Abbe’s Curator of Education, Christiana Becker (Penobscot) will discuss the sacred medicine sweet grass, its cultural significance and traditional uses, and then lead participants in creating a take-home print.

STARS THEATRE WITH PURPOSE

LEGO CLUB!

Divine Play Yoga at the Neighborhood House

Mon/Wed; 9:00-10:00 a.m.

Cost: $15/class

with Mike Bouscaren

Monday events via the Bar Harbor Chamber:

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 14

OCTOBER 14 – STORIES IN CLOTH

Promotional graphic for the event 'Stories in Cloth: Exploring Textile Traditions in India' at the Southwest Harbor Public Library featuring details about the speakers and registration.

76 DAYS ADRIFT

CRANE FOLDING

STORY AND PLAY

TRIVIA AT THE LINKS

PLAY-DOH PLAYTIME

THE WAY OF BEING

Move Free Run Club

BAR HARBOR—The runs take place every week of the year and meet Tuesdays at 6 p.m. from the Bar Harbor Village Green and Sundays at 7:30 a.m. from Choco Latte.

The Move Free Run Club (Acadia Chapter) meets every Tuesday evening at 6 p.m. from the Bar Harbor Village Green and every Sunday morning at 7:30 a.m. from Choco Latte! Hope to meet more members of the community!

TWO SHOES LINE DANCING!

A promotional flyer for a new line dancing class called 'Two Shoes Dance,' featuring colorful graphics and details about the class schedule, location, pricing, and contact information.

Tuesday events via the Chamber:

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 15

OCTOBER 15 — SIRENS ON THE SHORE FUNDRAISER

Invitation to 'Sirens on the Shore' event at Archie's Lobster, featuring details about date, time, and location in Bass Harbor.

OCTOBER 15 HALLOWEEN COOKIE EVENT!

Halloween cookie party announcement with playful ghosts, cookies, and pumpkins, detailing date and time.

OCTOBER 15 – Adventure storytelling at Northeast Harbor Library

A promotional graphic for an event titled 'Tales of Adventure' organized by Northeast Harbor Library and Volta, featuring an illustrated adventurer in action against a backdrop of mountains and text detailing the event's time and theme.

A poster for an event titled 'Thrilling Tales of Adventure!', featuring a climber and a stack of books. The event is hosted by Volta Climbing and the Northeast Harbor Library, scheduled for October 15, from 6:30 to 7:30 PM, highlighting true stories of daring and determination.

76 DAYS ADRIFT

DALLAS HODGKINS—THE SINGING LOBSTERMAN

Every Wednesday 5-7 p.m., at C-Ray Lobster

WEDNESDAY BOOK CLUBS

Northeast Harbor Library

Love reading? Join us for Readers Unite! Reading Club. This will be an opportunity to read together, share books we love, and have quiet independent reading time. Grades 3 and up are welcome. Come every week, or pop in anytime! Link to register is here.

Somesville Library

SOUTHWEST HARBOR

Colorful graphic promoting storytime events for babies and families, featuring illustrations of a caterpillar, an owl with books, a house, and spring flowers. The text states 'Storytimes' with event details: 'Babies - Wednesdays at 10:00 am' and 'Families - Fridays at 10:00 am'.

GIRLS WHO CODE

GUIDED MEDITATION

CHRONICLES OF YARNIA

A close-up of a person crocheting with a green yarn and a crochet hook, sitting on a chair with a smartphone beside them. The background features warm, soft colors to create a cozy atmosphere. The image promotes the 'Chronicles of Yarnia: Fiber Arts Group' for tweens and teens, with text overlay detailing the group meets on Wednesday evenings.

BLOCK PARTY!

Baby Storytime at Southwest Harbor

10:00 a.m. Southwest Harbor Public Library. Stories, songs, rhymes, bubbles. www.swhplibrary.org. 207-244-7065.

Library hours 9-5, Mon., Tue., Thu., Fri., 9-8 Wed., 9-1 Sat.

Wednesday events via the Chamber:

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 16

Sara Jones at St. Saviours!

A promotional poster for St. Saviour's Downeast Music Shows featuring various artists and dates in September and October, surrounded by autumn leaves and a decorative border.

OCTOBER 16 — AN EVENING WITH LYLE de VITRY

Promotional graphic for 'An Evening with Lyle de Vitry' at Jesup Memorial Library, featuring a young man surrounded by autumn leaves, with event details including date, time, and location.

OCTOBER 16 — SPEAKER SERIES

A promotional poster for a speaker series at the Seal Cove Auto Museum featuring Senator Dennis Damon discussing the life and stories of Ruth Moore. The poster includes images of Ruth's skiff and several of her book covers, with event details such as date, time, and location.

OCTOBER 16-18 CASPER!

Promotional poster for the 30th anniversary screening of 'Casper the Friendly Ghost' at the Criterion Theatre in Bar Harbor, featuring cartoon images of Casper and ghostly characters, popcorn graphics, and event details.

76 DAYS ADRIFT

PINTS FOR A PURPOSE—Earl Brechlin

A community event featuring many people seated at tables in a warmly lit room, participating in 'Pints for a Purpose' on a Thursday evening. A presentation is being projected on a screen at the front.

5 p.m. at Terramore

PICK UP SOCCER!

STITCHES KNITTING AND CROCHET GROUP!

A colorful knitted piece with knitting needles and yarn, featuring text about the Stitches Knitting Group meeting on Thursdays from 3 to 5.

Stitches Knitting & Crochet Group meets on Thursdays from 3-5 p.m. at the Trenton Town Office. The town office is located at 59 Oak Point Road, Trenton, ME 04605. We will meet through mid-May, then take a break for the summer. All levels are welcome. Please join us. You don’t have to live in Trenton to come knit with us.

FIGURE DRAWING AT ARTWAVES

A figure drawing class in progress, featuring students sketching a model in various poses. The setting includes easels and wooden stools, showcasing a creative art atmosphere.

Thursday events via the Chamber:

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 17

OCTOBER 16-18 CASPER!

Promotional image for the 30th anniversary screening of 'Casper the Friendly Ghost' at the Criterion Theatre in Bar Harbor, ME from October 16-18 at 7 PM.

BIRDERS’ CAFE

Our hope is to bring together local and visiting bird watchers and lovers for a social event. Join us every other Friday morning from 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM. Our museum shop will be open, offering a selection of baked goods from local cafes, restaurants, and caterers, along with coffee. Feel free to explore the trails as early as you like! After, relax in our courtyard and chat. The Oceanarium (museum and aquarium) opens at 9 AM.

SARA JONES

FRIDAY NIGHT DANCE PARTY!

SOUTHWEST HARBOR FARMER’S MARKET!

red tomato lot on blue baskets — Photo by Anne Preble on Unsplash

We are opening Friday, June 13. Market runs every Friday until Oct 3, 2025.

315 Main Street, Southwest Harbor

9-12:30 p.m.

FAMILY STORY TIME AT SOUTHWEST HARBOR

A colorful graphic promoting storytime events, featuring a cartoon caterpillar reading, a house, and an owl with books, with the titles 'Babies' and 'Families' along with their respective days and times.

10:00 a.m. Southwest Harbor Public Library. Interactive books, puppets, songs, movements, bubbles.

Library hours 9-5, Mon., Tue., Thu., Fri., 9-8 Wed., 9-1 Sat.

Friday events via the Chamber:

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18

OCTOBER 16-18 CASPER!

Poster for the 30th anniversary screening of 'Casper the Friendly Ghost,' featuring colorful graphics of Casper and other ghosts, with event details including dates and location.

OCTOBER 18 and 19: DOWNEAST SCENIC RAILROAD PUMPKIN TRAINS

A crowd of families at the Downeast Scenic Railroad's pumpkin patch event, with children picking pumpkins and a train in the background. Event details include dates, ticket prices, and activities.

OCTOBER 18-19: MUSIC HARBOR!

Bar Harbor & MDI turn into Music Harbor October 18th & 19th!

2024 saw the launch of Music Harbor! Six venues around Bar Harbor provided over 60 hours of live music across 2 days.

2025 will have twice as many venues, and over 100 hours of live music in 2 days! Follow @musicharbormdi on IG & FB for updates and more info!C

For all the up-to-date information, Visit sidestreetbarharbor.com/musicharbor

Participating places include: The Annex, Ivy Manor Inn, Finback Ale House, Paddy’s, Le Brun, Havana, Project Social, Table Salt, Currents, The Nor’Easter, Bar Harbor Beer Works, Atlantic Brewing Midtown, and Little Village Gifts!

Graphic illustration of a punch card for the Music Harbor event on October 18th and 19th, detailing instructions and participating locations in Bar Harbor, Maine.

SATURDAY STORY TIMES

NORTHEAST HARBOR

SATURDAYS! BABY AND ME YOGA!

A promotional flyer for 'Baby and Me Yoga' classes at Harbor House, detailing two class levels: 'Little Wigglers' for babies not yet walking and 'Busy Bees' for toddlers aged 1-3. It includes class timings and a description of activities. The instructor, Kate Stitham, is highlighted with her qualifications.

PRAYER SHAWL MISSION GROUP

A promotional flyer for a Prayer Shawl Mission Team start-up event, featuring images of individuals engaged in knitting and crocheting, with details about the date, time, and location of the event in Bar Harbor.

Prayer Shawl Mission from 10 a.m. to noon at the church located at 29 Mount Desert Street.

The intention of the group is to create a flow of Prayer Shawls for distribution for those in need due to illness, loneliness, loss or in need of comfort and to create a sense of community with those who have a shared interest.

Supplies and instruction will be provided to those with skills for knitting and/or crocheting and for those with a desire to learn. For more information contact Pat by calling (203) 770-0063 or email: pgdizazzo@yahoo.com.

Saturday events via the Chamber:

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 19

OCTOBER 19 IT’S THE MARATHON, HALF AND RELAY!

A runner celebrating with arms raised, wearing a green cap and a race bib numbered 301, during a marathon event on a sunny day with a cheering crowd in the background.

The Mount Desert Island Marathon, Half & Relay is North America’s premier destination road race. The award-winning course features miles of pristine terrain passing tranquil lakes, soaring mountains, sleepy Maine villages, and stunning seaside vistas —including Somes Sound, the only fjord on the Eastern Seaboard— all set against the awe-inspiring backdrop of Acadia National Park in peak fall foliage season. The Marathon and Team Relay start in the world-famous Bar Harbor, while the Half-Marathon starts in picturesque village of Northeast Harbor. All three races finish on the quietside of MDI in the hardworking maritime community of Southwest Harbor.

2024 QUICK LINKS

► Results and Marathon/Half Certificates: HERE
► Capstone FREE Race Photos: HERE
► Race Gear: HERE
► Kevin Morris Photos: HERE
► Sea to Summit Maine Race Series: HERE (11/1 reg deadline)
► MDI Registration Updates: HERE
► Join Crow Athletics: HERE

OCTOBER 19: DOWNEAST SCENIC RAILROAD PUMPKIN TRAINS

A vibrant fall scene at the Downeast Scenic Railroad Pumpkin Trains event, featuring families and children in a pumpkin patch with hay bales. The background includes a train and signage with event details, announcing dates and ticket prices.

OCTOBER 19 — FINISH LINE FESTIVAL! AND FINISH LINE BOOKSALE!

Promotional image for the Finish Line Book Sale at the Southwest Harbor Public Library, featuring event details including dates, times, and a call for volunteers and book donations.

HEALTH AND WELLNESS FAIR!

A promotional poster for the Community Health & Wellness Fair hosted by Mount Desert Island Hospital, featuring details about the event, including activities like health screenings, acupuncture, and local wellness vendors. The event is scheduled for Saturday, October 18, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at Pemetic Elementary School in Southwest Harbor.

MDI Hospital is excited to announce the second of two annual Health & Wellness Fairs taking place on Saturday, October 18, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at Pemetic Elementary School in Southwest Harbor. This community event is designed to promote healthy living with a variety of free health screenings, flu shots, and wellness resources.

OCTOBER 18-19: MUSIC HARBOR!

Bar Harbor & MDI turn into Music Harbor October 18th & 19th!

2024 saw the launch of Music Harbor! Six venues around Bar Harbor provided over 60 hours of live music across 2 days.

2025 will have twice as many venues, and over 100 hours of live music in 2 days! Follow @musicharbormdi on IG & FB for updates and more info!

Bar Harbor’s Farmers’ Market!

green fruit — Photo by Shelley Pauls on Unsplash

Sunday, 9-12, at the Bar Harbor YMCA parking lot. May 11 – October 26.

KIDS CHESS CLUB AT CHOCO-LATTE

Close-up of a chessboard featuring white and black chess pieces, with a graphic overlay that reads 'Chess Clubs for Kids'.

Our chess club is great for beginners (at least know how the pieces move) and also intermediate level. All are welcome. We meet most Sundays from 4-5:30 p.m. at Choco-latte in Bar Harbor.

Move Free Run Club

BAR HARBOR—The runs take place every week of the year and meet Tuesdays at 6 p.m. from the Bar Harbor Village Green and Sundays at 7:30 a.m. from Choco Latte.

Sunday events via the Chamber:

FUTURE EVENTS!

OCTOBER 21 – TOPICS IN MODERN HEALTH

Promotional flyer for an event titled 'Topics in Modern Health: Emergency Medicine & First Response' hosted by Mount Desert Island Hospital. The event features a panel discussion highlighting community emergency responders and their roles in life-saving situations.

OCTOBER 20—MOFGA TALK

A woman with curly hair wearing a blue and white checkered shirt smiles at the camera outdoors.

BAR HARBOR — The evolving federal farm policy landscape and its impact on Maine is the focus of a talk with Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association Executive Director Sarah Alexander at College of the Atlantic Beech Hill Farm on Monday, Oct. 20, at 4:30 p.m. Attendance is free but RSVP is requested at coa.edu/farmtalk.

Alexander will discuss recent changes and ongoing debates in federal agricultural policy that are directly shaping the livelihoods of Maine’s farming communities and affecting access to healthy, local food for consumers across the state.

This workshop is part of the College of the Atlantic Food & Farming Workshop Series, sponsored by COA’s Food Systems Working Group and the Thoreau Foundation.

OCTOBER 22— FRANKENTOYS

A promotional poster for 'FrankenToys' event presented by Southwest Harbor Public Library, featuring a cartoonish spider made from toy parts, with text inviting participants to re-engineer toys into monstrous creations. The event is scheduled for October 22nd at 3:30 PM.

OCTOBER 22 – HALLOWEEN CRAFTERNOON

A group of children wearing Halloween-themed attire, including hats and costumes, participate in a crafting session at the Jesup Memorial Library. They are engaged in making Halloween decorations using colorful materials on a table decorated with spooky elements.

OCTOBER 22 — PARENTING WORKSHOP

A promotional image for a parenting workshop titled 'Navigating Friendships and Understanding Bullying' featuring presenters Tara McKernan and Andrea Howell, scheduled for October 22 at the Jesup Memorial Library. The workshop focuses on kids aged 6-12, includes childcare, and provides snacks.

OCTOBER 22 — HARVEST MOON POETS GATHERING

Promotional graphic for a poetry gathering titled 'Harvest Moon Poets Gathering.' Features a sun and moon illustration with text indicating the event is on Wednesday, October 22, at 5:30 PM, emphasizing camaraderie and poetry.

OCTOBER 23—WRITE ON!

A promotional graphic for the 'Write On!' event at Jesup Memorial Library, featuring a typewriter and the text 'Once Upon A Time...' with event details on a green background.

Yucatán 30: Climate change through the Xok K’iin, or Mayan cabañuelas

A musical group performing on stage with guitars and an orchestra in the background, under spotlight.

October 21, 22, 23
6:30 p.m.
Yucatán 30: Climate change through the Xok K’iin, or Mayan cabañuelas
College of the Atlantic
Davis Center for Human Ecology, Rm. 102
105 Eden Street
Bar Harbor
Free of charge
coa.edu/calendar

October 24, 2025
7 p.m.
Yucatán 30: Los Juglares
Trova serenade music from Yucatán, Mexico
College of the Atlantic
Thomas S. Gates, Jr. Community Center
105 Eden Street
Bar Harbor
Free of charge

OCTOBER 24- TUSK

Promotional poster for the Tusk Fleetwood Mac tribute concert at Criterion Theatre in Bar Harbor, ME on October 24.

OCTOBER 25 — CONTRADANCE

Illustration of two children dancing with text announcing a monthly contradance at Jesup Memorial Library, featuring music by Big Moose and a suggested donation to benefit the library.

OCTOBER 25 — FREE COMMUNITY EVENT AT THE CRITERION WITH THE FOGTOWN MOUNTAIN PUPPETEERS

A promotional graphic for a community event featuring The Frogtown Mountain Puppeteers presenting 'The Headless Horseman'. The image includes a spooky background with pumpkins, a haunted house silhouette, and a full moon.

We’re thrilled to announce a FREE performance of “The Headless Horseman” by the Frog Mountain Puppeteers brough you by the Criterion Theatre. Join us on Saturday, October 25th at 4 PM.

This community event is a fantastic opportunity to bring the family together for some enchanting puppetry. Everyone is welcome, and while attendance is free, we are always grateful for donations to support our future programming.

OCTOBER 26—HOWL-O-WEEN RUN

Two women walking on a sunny, tree-lined road during a community run event, one of them has a large dog wearing a coat. The surroundings are filled with autumn foliage.

Howl-O-Run is being held at 11 a.m. on Sunday, October 26, at Marlboro Beach in Lamoine. All the proceeds will support the animals in the SPCA’s care. The event’s presenting sponsor is the Maine Community Foundation’s Mimi Fund.

For more information about the race or to find out how you can become an event sponsor, contact race organizer Jamie O’Keefe at 207-299-8732 or jamieokeefe67@gmailcom. To register or become a sponsor online, visit spcahancockcounty.org/howl-o-run-2025

OCTOBER 27 – COMMUNITY RESILIENCE

SOUTHWEST HARBOR—Southwest Harbor residents are invited to participate in a Community Resilience Listening Session at the Southwest Harbor Library on October 27, 2025, from 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. This listening session is part of the town’s resilience planning process, funded by a grant from the Maine Community Resilience Partnership. Southwest Harbor’s Community Resilience Plan will serve as a roadmap, preparing the community to navigate challenges and opportunities associated with sea level rise, changing weather patterns, and other impacts associated with a changing climate. During the session, attendees will learn about the findings of Southwest Harbor’s recent vulnerability assessment and share input on priorities and insights that will drive the creation of the Southwest Harbor Community Resilience Plan. The Town has contracted with A Climate to Thrive to develop this plan.

OCTOBER 28 – THE TRUTH ABOUT LYME DISEASE (OFF ISLAND)

An event flyer for a presentation titled 'The Truth About Lyme Disease', featuring a tick image, details of the event on October 28, including time, location, and registration information.

OCTOBER 29 – TWO-SENTENCE HORROR STORY

Promotional poster for a teen writing workshop and contest titled 'Two Sentence Horror Story', scheduled for October 29 at the Southwest Harbor Public Library. Features two individuals in ghost costumes inside a car, with event details and a QR code for registration.

OCTOBER 30—TRAIL OF TREATS

A colorful graphic featuring cartoon characters in various Halloween costumes, including a witch, a devil, a vampire, a ghost, a skeleton, and a bee. The text 'Trail of Treats' is displayed prominently at the top.

Trick or Treat at Birch Bay Retirement Village on Thursday, October 30, from 4:30–6:00 pm! MDI Hospital and Birch Bay Retirement village staff welcome our community to attend this fun and safe Halloween celebration. Enjoy trick or treating while taking in the stunning views of Frenchman Bay!

OCTOBER 31—TRAIN FOR TRICK-OR-TREAT

An event flyer for a Trick-or-Treat activity at Jesup Memorial Library, featuring an orange background, Halloween decorations such as spiders and pumpkins, and details about the event timing and age guidelines.

OCTOBER 30 ELECTED OFFICIALS MEETING

Event flyer for the 2025 Elected Officials Meeting in Northeast Harbor, Maine, featuring details about the date, location, and agenda.

OCTOBER 31 BOOK TRICK OR TREAT

Event flyer for the Southwest Harbor Public Library's 'Book Trick or Treat', featuring cartoonish ghosts, pumpkins, and bats, promoting a Halloween-themed event with costumes encouraged.

OCTOBER 31 — TRICK-OR-TREAT AT PARADIS ACE HARDWARE!

Halloween event flyer featuring text"Trick-or-Treat" with a smiling pumpkin, candy icons, and a bat. Hosted by Paradis Ace Hardware. Date and time details stated: October 31, 2025, from 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM at 31 Holland Avenue, Bar Harbor, ME.

OCTOBER 31 — NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSE HALLOWEEN TREAT TRUCK

A Halloween event poster for the Neighborhood House, featuring stylized text announcing 'Halloween Treat Truck' with event details and spooky silhouettes of people.

NOVEMBER 8 — BED RACES AND PAJAMA SALES

Promotional poster for the 30th Annual PJ Sale and 16th Annual Bed Race in Bar Harbor, featuring event details, date November 8, and images of participants and activities.

MDI HOSPITAL AUXILIARY Raffle and Bake Sale set for November 8

closeup photo of cupcakes on round white ceramic plate — Photo by Viktor Forgacs on Unsplash

BAR HARBOR— The MDI Hospital Auxiliary will be doing a Raffle and Bake sale on PJ Sale Day, November 8, at the YWCA from 9-1.

NOV 8 — BURLESQUE AT THE CRITERION

Three performers in flapper-style costumes pose on stage with fans in a burlesque class advertisement at the Criterion Theatre, with a purple backdrop and stage lights.

NOVEMBER 22 and 23 — HARVEST FESTIVAL

A poster for the Harvest Festival at The Community School for Place-Based Education, featuring illustrations of a yurt, trees, musical activities, and food items. Text includes event details and date: November 22 and 23.

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