And in the near future.

Nov 03, 2025

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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.

ALL MONTH/ONGOING

PRODUCE EXCHANGE!

NOVEMBER: LIZ CUTLER

A display of framed paintings depicting people enjoying water activities, with bright colors and lively scenes. The artwork captures various moments, such as individuals swimming and a group around a heart-shaped opening in the ice.

Two framed artworks made of stained glass mosaic. The left artwork features a serene landscape with green trees and a blue water body. The right artwork depicts a scenery with rolling purple clouds and a rocky shore.

BAR HARBOR—Artist Liz Cutler celebrates the experience of the ocean through stained glass mosaic, felted wool, and oil paintings. Inspired by her year-round ocean dipping, Liz explores the sensory contrasts of the sea — hard and soft, cold and warm, fluid and solid — using materials that mirror these natural tensions.

Feel the Sea will be at Cadillac Family Practice through November.

NOVEMBER AND DECEMBER—JAYNE DWYER

Promotional graphic for Jayne Dwyer's Paper Moon Jewelry exhibit and sale at the Southwest Harbor Public Library, featuring colorful artwork and jewelry pieces. The event runs during November and December.

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 3

NOVEMBER 3—SPAGHETTI DINNER FUNDRAISER!

A promotional flyer for a spaghetti dinner fundraiser on November 3, 2025, at St. John's Church in Southwest Harbor. The event supports the school Backpack Program for children facing food insecurity, featuring spaghetti, salad, bread, dessert, and drinks. Suggested donations are listed.

NOVEMBER 3—HYGGE AT THE LIBRARY

Promotional graphic for 'Hygge at the Library' event featuring colorful illustrations of winter-themed characters and items. The event is scheduled for the first Monday of each month from November to April, welcoming kids and families to enjoy a cocoa bar, crafts, puzzles, and games.

NOVEMBER 3 — TRENTON GRANGE OPEN MIC NIGHT

A promotional poster for an open mic event at Trenton Grange Hall, featuring a microphone illustration and details about the event including the date, time, and welcome note for all participants.

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:

Which Stitch?

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4

CRANE FOLDING

STORY AND PLAY

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!

Promotional poster for a new adult line dancing class at Eden Baptist Church Parish Hall, featuring styles such as Pop, Latin, Club, and Hip Hop. The class is scheduled for Tuesdays from 5:15 PM to 6:15 PM, starting October 1st, with a fee of $50 per month or $15 for drop-ins. Includes instructions to wear inside sneakers or shoes.

Tuesday events via the Chamber:

Baby and Toddler Time

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 5

NOVEMBER 5—WEST AFRICAN KORA

Promotional image for a live music event featuring Sean Gaskell performing West African Kora at the Northeast Harbor Library on November 5 at 5:30 PM.

NOVEMBER 5 – YOUTH CHESS CLUB

Promotional graphic for the Youth Chess Club at the Southwest Harbor Public Library. Features a chessboard with various chess pieces, details about the club's schedule, and a welcoming invitation for kids of all ages.

NOVEMBER 5-WEDNESDAY THRU DECEMBER: ZUMBA AND TAI CHI

Promotional flyer for Zumba and Tai Chi classes at Mount Desert Island YMCA, featuring event details, schedule, and pricing information.

CHAMELEON

CHAMELEON- Chamber Jazz
Phillip Greenlief – tenor saxophone
Ryan Blotnick – guitar
Jonathan Henderson – contrabass

CHAMELEON is a drummer-less trio that explores a sotto voce approach often associated with West-Coast jazz artists like Jimmy Giuffre, et. al., focusing on melodic invention and harmonic exploration over intensity and energy-driven music. The trio features the music of band leader Phillip Greenlief, who has recently moved to Maine from the west coast, where he established himself as a restless and prolific composer and improviser.

Cafe opens at 5:00 and will be serving food and refreshments until 8:00.

NOVEMBER 5-29 THE ART OF LAURA NAOMI

Promotional image for 'The Art of Laura Naomi' at Southwest Harbor Public Library, featuring artwork by Laura Naomi, showcasing her artistic style and event details for November 5-29, 2025.

NOVEMBER 5 — PARENTING WORKSHOP ADHD

Promotional image for a parenting workshop on ADHD, featuring Tara McKernan and Andrea Howell. Details include the event date, time, location, and mention of childcare and snacks.

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

A colorful graphic promoting storytime events for babies on Wednesdays and families on Fridays, featuring illustrations of a caterpillar, an owl, a house, flowers, and a rainbow.

GIRLS WHO CODE

GUIDED MEDITATION

CHRONICLES OF YARNIA

A person crocheting with a green piece of yarn, holding a crochet hook, with a smartphone nearby. The background is softly blurred, creating a warm atmosphere for a fiber arts event called 'Chronicles of Yarnia' aimed at tweens and teens.

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:

None listed.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 6

NOVEMBER 6 — Let’s Do Lunch at the Community Cafe!

Our next Community Cafe luncheon is scheduled for Thursday, November 6. Generously sponsored by Bartlett Tree Experts, LandVest and Baird Architects, dine-in and take service will get underway at 11:30am and run until 1:00pm (or while supplies last). The menu will feature Italian Sandwiches with Homemade Pickles, Chips and Dessert. Just a $10 suggested donation and seniors are invited to enjoy lunch “on the house.” Vegetarian and Gluten-Free options will be available upon request.

NOVEMBER 6 – MAINE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION WORKSHOPS

A flyer for a community workshop titled 'Maine CF Scholarships: MDI and Beyond', scheduled for Thursday, November 6, from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. at the Southwest Harbor Public Library. It includes details about scholarship opportunities and a QR code for registration.

Promotional graphic for Maine Community Foundation scholarships event at Jesup Memorial Library, featuring a scholarship application, calculator, and event details.

NOVEMBER 6 — COMMUNITY CIRCLE

Graphic promoting a community circle discussion with Downeast Restorative Justice, featuring the text 'A supportive discussion space with a new topic each meeting'.

STITCHES KNITTING AND CROCHET GROUP!

A colorful knitted piece displayed with knitting needles and a ball of yarn, featuring text that reads 'STITCHES KNITTING GROUP MEETS THURSDAYS 3-5'.

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 an art studio, featuring a model in various poses while artists create sketches on easels. The classroom is bright and spacious, with wooden benches and natural light.

Thursday events via the Chamber:

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 7

November 7 — A literary evening with award-winning authors and COA’s rising stars

7 p.m.
College of the Atlantic Thorndike Library
105 Eden Street
Bar Harbor
Free of charge
coa.edu/calendar

NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS

ESTATE SALE

Free Community Pot Luck!

A colorful spread of grilled meats, corn, veggies, and sauces with the text 'Trenton Community Pot Luck Dinner' overlaying the image.

Bring a dish to share and your appetite. Feel free to bring your own utensils/dishes. Any donations will go directly to the grange for heat and electricity. Hope to see you there! 5 p.m.

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.

FRIDAY NIGHT DANCE PARTY!

FAMILY STORY TIME AT SOUTHWEST HARBOR

An illustration promoting storytimes for babies on Wednesdays at 10:00 am and families on Fridays at 10:00 am, featuring colorful graphics including a caterpillar reading, a house, a rainbow, and an owl with books.

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, NOVEMBER 8

NOVEMBER 8 — BAR HARBOR BED RACES AND PAJAMA SALES

Promotional poster for the Bar Harbor Bed Race and PJ Sale, featuring event details including date, location, and times, with images of participants in pajamas pushing a decorated bed.

MDI HOSPITAL AUXILIARY Raffle and Bake Sale set for November 8

Poster for the MDI Hospital Auxiliary's Community of Care Raffle and Bake Sale, featuring information about gifts and prizes, including dining, hotel stays, and local events, scheduled for November 8th, 2025, at the YWCA in Bar Harbor.

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.

ESTATE SALE

PARENTS’ NIGHT OUT FUNDRAISER

NOV 8 — BURLESQUE AT THE CRITERION

Three dancers in flapper-style outfits performing with fans on stage, with a purple curtain in the background and a spotlight in front.

NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS

SATURDAY STORY TIMES

NORTHEAST HARBOR

SATURDAYS! BABY AND ME YOGA!

An advertisement for a Baby and Me Yoga class with details on schedule, age levels, and instructor qualifications.

PRAYER SHAWL MISSION GROUP

A flyer for a Prayer Shawl Mission Team start-up event, scheduled for October 4, 2025, at the Bar Harbor Congregational Church UCC, featuring images of people knitting and crocheting.

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, NOVEMBER 9

ESTATE SALE

KIDS CHESS CLUB AT CHOCO-LATTE

Close-up of a chessboard with various chess pieces, including a white king, black pawns, and a white knight, highlighting an advertisement for "Chess Clubs for Kids" in the upper right corner.

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:

Knitting Retreat: Acadia National Park Beanie

FUTURE EVENTS!

NOVEMBER 12 – HOW TO DRAW A BIRD

Promotional graphic for an art workshop titled 'How to Draw a Bird,' featuring an illustration of a colorful bird perched on a branch. The event is hosted by the Northeast Harbor Library and the Maine Arts Commission, scheduled for Wednesday, November 12 at 10:00 AM.

NOVEMBER 13 — TEA AT THE LIBRARY

Promotional image for a tea event at the Southwest Harbor Public Library, featuring a teacup and teabag graphic, with event details outlined in a playful font.

November 13 — COMMUNITY SEEDS

3–5 p.m.
Community Seeds Library and Network seed exchange
Jesup Memorial Library
24 Mount Desert Street
Bar Harbor
Register at jesuplibrary.org/events/communityseeds

NOVEMBER 13 — COMPREHENSIVE PLAN WORKSHOP

Flyer for the Town of Mount Desert Comprehensive Plan Public Workshop on November 13, 2025, at Neighborhood House with details about the schedule and activities.

NOVEMBER 14 — RYAN BLOTNICK QUARTET

A group of four men posing together at a casual gathering, smiling and having fun.

The Ryan Blotnick Quartet brings its modern jazz sounds to College of the Atlantic’s The Turrets on Friday, Nov. 14 at 7 p.m. Admission is a $10-25 suggested donation.

NOVEMBER 15 — SAFE HARBOR ALANO CLUB HOSTS DANA AND LENA

Black and white photo of a man and woman standing together, smiling, in front of a lit background. They appear to be at a community event, with text overlay inviting people to a gathering at The Safe Harbor Alano Club.

NOVEMBER 29-30: TRENTON CHEER FESTIVAL OF TREES

A festive promotional graphic for the Trenton Cheer Festival of Trees featuring a decorated Christmas tree, event details, and decorative holiday elements.

NOVEMBER 13 — DIVER ED!

Promotional poster for a speaker series at the Seal Cove Auto Museum featuring Diver Ed Monat discussing adventures on land and sea, with event details including date, time, and location.

NOVEMBER 22 and 23 — HARVEST FESTIVAL

A promotional poster for the Harvest Festival at The Community School for Place-Based Education. Features event details including farmers' market, local artisan market, music, crafts, lunch, and open house. Dates highlighted are Saturday and Sunday, November 22 and 23, at the school campus.

DECEMBER 5- 7 HOLIDAY CRAFT FAIR

Promotional image for the Island Arts Association Holiday Craft Fair, featuring decorated booths with various artworks, crafts, and festive decorations. Event details include dates and location at the Atlantic Oceanside Hotel in Bar Harbor, Maine.

LIST OF ORGANIZATIONS AND THEIR EVENTS

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.

ACADIA TRAD FESTIVAL

Promotional flyer for the Acadia Festival of Traditional Music & Dance at College of the Atlantic, Bar Harbor, Maine, dated June 21-27, 2026. Features images of participants playing instruments and dancing, with details about classes and events.

ARGOSY GALLERY

For the gallery’s newsletter and offerings, please visit www.argosygallery.com. In Bar Harbor at 6 Mt. Desert St.

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.

BAR HARBOR CHAMBER

For Bar Harbor Chamber’s calendar, click here.

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

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.

A chalkboard menu listing live music events for the week, featuring a whale illustration at the top. Scheduled events include open mic, karaoke, and performances by various artists, with times indicated for each day.

FOGTOWN (In Ellsworth, but by request)

Weekly events schedule poster for Ellsworth Taproom featuring Open Mic Night, Trivia Night, and Live Music.

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.

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.

LOCAL SOLUTIONS

Colorful illustration of houses surrounded by trees and foliage in various autumn colors.

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.

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.

A colorful weekly fitness schedule featuring various classes such as Group Power, Yoga, Zumba, and Aquafit, with details on times, locations, and instructors.

Youth programs offered at the local YMCA, including activities for children aged 6 months to 19 years, with sessions on sports, crafting, and fitness. — 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.

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.

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.

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.

QUICK NOTE

“Things To Do” is mostly curated by me looking for things happening in the upcoming week, which takes a lot of time and I truly do not know all that is going on.

If there’s something in MDI or Trenton that you’d like me to mention, please let me know, because I’m definitely always missing some events every week.

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