THINGS TO DO IN THE MOUNT DESERT ISLAND REGION THIS WEEK And in the near future.
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THINGS TO DO IN THE MOUNT DESERT ISLAND REGION THIS WEEK

And in the near future.

Carrie Jones

Nov 17, 2025

Silhouette of three people hiking on a mountain during sunset, with a text overlay promoting local events in the Bar Harbor area.

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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.

And, the list of all the restaurants currently open in the winter season (this changes a lot) is here, compiled by Jennifer DuBois Cough of First Express in Bar Harbor.

A list of restaurants in Bar Harbor, including their contact numbers and operating hours for dine-in and takeout services.

ALL MONTH/ONGOING

PRODUCE EXCHANGE!

A promotional poster for a produce exchange event, featuring vibrant illustrations of various fruits and vegetables. The text reads 'GIVE AND TAKE: PRODUCE EXCHANGE' and encourages participants to share excess produce. Additional information includes the start date 'STARTING JUNE 10th' and details about the location at Peggy Rockefeller Farm, along with logos and contact information for Healthy Acadia.

NOVEMBER: LIZ CUTLER

A display of four paintings depicting people enjoying the ocean and water activities, hung on a light blue wall. The artworks showcase joyful, vibrant scenes of swimming and playing in the water.
Two framed mosaic art pieces hanging on a wall, depicting landscapes with vibrant colors and textures. The left piece shows a coastal scene with greenery and water, while the right piece features a purple sky and rocky shoreline.

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 image for the exhibit and jewelry sale by Jayne Dwyer, featuring colorful artwork and hand-sculpted jewelry. The display is at the Southwest Harbor Public Library during November and December.

THROUGH NOVEMBER 29 THE ART OF LAURA NAOMI

Promotional image for 'The Art of Laura Naomi' exhibit at Southwest Harbor Public Library featuring a collage of artworks, dates of the exhibit from November 5-29, 2025, and a QR code for more information.

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 17

STARS THEATRE WITH PURPOSE

Colorful promotional flyer for STARS Theatre program for grades K-6, featuring information on classes and registration details.

LEGO CLUB!

Promotional poster for LEGO Club at Northeast Harbor Library, featuring a girl building with blocks and details about registration and event timing.

Divine Play Yoga at the Neighborhood House

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

Cost: $15/class

with Mike Bouscaren

Register: https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=19801383

Monday events via the Bar Harbor Chamber:

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 18

AUTHOR TALK WITH MARTHA TOD DUDMAN

A promotional graphic for an author talk with Martha Tod Dudman, featuring her book titled 'curio'. The background displays a floral design, and text includes the event details: 'Tuesday, November 18th, 5:30 P.M., In-Person Only, Registration Appreciated.'

CRANE FOLDING

A promotional image for a Crane Folding event at the Southwest Harbor Public Library, featuring text about promoting peace and hope. The event details include the time, welcoming all ages and skill levels, and encouraging past participants to attend.

STORY AND PLAY

A group of children and adults participating in a 'Story and Play' session at the Jesup Library, sitting on colorful mats and bean bags surrounded by bookshelves.

PLAY-DOH PLAYTIME

Promotional graphic for Play-Doh Playtime at the Southwest Harbor Public Library, featuring colorful text and images of children playing with Play-Doh. The event is scheduled for Tuesdays from 10:00 to 10:30 AM, suitable for ages 2 and up.

THE WAY OF BEING

Promotional graphic for 'The Way of Being' workshop featuring a man with short hair and a grey beard, set against a serene landscape of mountains and trees. The schedule details and contact information are listed.

Move Free Run Club

Logo of the Move Free Run Club featuring a stylized wave design in yellow and orange with a red sun above and the club name in lowercase red letters.

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!

Colorful promotional poster for a new line dancing class for adults, featuring text details about the class schedule, location, and contact information.

Tuesday events via the Chamber:

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 19

NOVEMBER 19 – YOUTH CHESS CLUB

Promotional poster for the Youth Chess Club at Southwest Harbor Public Library, featuring a chessboard and decorative elements. Text includes meeting details: every other Wednesday from 3:30 to 4:30 PM, starting November 5th, with a welcoming message for kids of all ages.

DEBUSSY: IMAGES BOOK 1 WITH McGHEE STEINER

A promotional image for a music event featuring McGhee Steiner, showcasing a person in a red dress and glasses, posed in front of a piano keyboard. The event is titled 'Debussy: Images Book 1' and is scheduled for November 19th at the Jesup Memorial Library.

WEDNESDAYS THRU DECEMBER: ZUMBA AND TAI CHI

Promotional flyer for Zumba and Tai Chi classes at Mount Desert Island YMCA, with details on schedule, pricing, and registration requirements.

WEDNESDAY BOOK CLUBS

Northeast Harbor Library

Illustration promoting the Readers Unite! After School Reading Club at the Northeast Harbor Library, featuring children joyfully reading and books floating amidst clouds.

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

A promotional image for the Somesville Library Book Club featuring the book 'Frozen River' by Ariel Lawhon, with details about the event date and time.

SOUTHWEST HARBOR

Colorful graphic promoting storytime events for babies and families, featuring a caterpillar reading a book, a house under a rainbow, and an owl with books. Scheduled for Wednesdays at 10:00 am for babies and Fridays at 10:00 am for families.

GIRLS WHO CODE

Promotional graphic for the 'Girls Who Code' program at Jesup Memorial Library in Bar Harbor, detailing meeting time and contact information.

GUIDED MEDITATION

Event poster for a guided meditation session at Somesville Library led by Tom Tanguay, scheduled for Wednesdays at 8 AM.

CHRONICLES OF YARNIA

A close-up of a person's hands crocheting with a green yarn, with a smartphone visible nearby. The background features a softly blurred, warm-toned indoor setting. Text overlay reads, 'Chronicles of Yarnia: Fiber Arts Group for tweens and teens, Wednesday evenings 5:00-6:00 p.m. This group is for fiber artists in grades 5-12.'

BLOCK PARTY!

Promotional graphic for Jesup's Block Party event, featuring colorful building blocks with text inviting participants to join on Wednesday afternoons from 3:00-4:30 p.m.

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.

Divine Play Yoga at the Neighborhood House

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

Cost: $15/class

with Mike Bouscaren

Register: https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=19801383

Wednesday events via the Chamber:

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 20

NOVEMBER 20 — HCDC November Meeting: Phil Bailey’s Building Bridges Workshop

Thursday, Nov. 20 at 7 pm – 8:30 pm

Moore Community Center, 125 State St., Ellsworth and via Zoom

Phil Bailey will lead A Depolarizing Within workshop which teaches us to look at our own attitudes towards the political “other,” and develop strategies for engaging in politics without demonizing those we disagree with. We will look at methods for constructively intervening in conversations with like-minded peers when those conversations stereotype or demonize the other side.

This month’s meeting will be held both in person at the Moore Community Center and via Zoom. Pre-registration for Zoom participation is required in advance by noon the day before the meeting at www.hancockdems.org. You will receive a unique link you will need to use to join the meeting.

NOVEMBER 20 – FLOWER TURKEYS

A promotional image for a workshop at the Northeast Harbor Library titled 'Flower Turkeys', featuring a colorful flower arrangement and event details including the date and time.

GET TO KNOW WILLOWIND

Promotional poster for Willowind, featuring horses and community members, highlighting therapeutic riding and community connection. Event details include date, time, and location.

Wicked: For Good is taking over the Criterion Theatre over the coming weeks.

Promotional poster for the musical 'Wicked,' featuring a green witch on the left and a princess on the right, set against a magical landscape with mountains and a winding yellow brick road.

November 20 at 6pm (early premiere!)

November 21 at 6 pm

November 22 at 6 pm

November 28 at 6 pm

November 29 at 2 pm + 6pm

December 4 at 6 pm

December 5 at 6 pm

December 7 at 6 pm

December 11 at 6 pm

December 12 at 6 pm

December 13 at 6p m

Tickets at criteriontheatre.org

Promotional poster for the show 'Wicked: For Good' featuring two characters, one in a green dress and the other in a blue dress, set against a dramatic landscape. Text includes the date 'November 20' and time '6PM' along with venue details.

STITCHES KNITTING AND CROCHET GROUP!

A knitted item in vibrant colors displayed with knitting needles and a yarn ball, accompanied by text promoting the Stitches Knitting Group that meets Thursdays from 3 to 5 PM.

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.

ADULT LINE DANCE CLASS

Promotional poster for adult line dance classes titled 'Two Shoes Dance.' Classes focus on pop, Latin, hip hop, and country styles. Scheduled for Thursdays from 5:15 to 6:15 PM at Harbor House. The drop-in fee is $15, starting November 6th. Contact email provided.

FIGURE DRAWING AT ARTWAVES

A group of individuals participating in a figure drawing session, featuring an artist's model in various poses, with easels and art supplies present in a bright indoor space.

Thursday events via the Chamber:

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 21

NOVEMBER 21 and 22.

Promotional poster for the musical "Cinderella: Enchanted Edition" by MDI Drama, featuring a glass slipper on a sparkling blue background, with details about performance dates and location.

WICKED: FOR GOOD

Promotional poster for 'Wicked: For Good' featuring a dramatic background with a castle and two characters in elaborate costumes, announcing the event on November 21 at 6 PM at the Criterion Theatre in Bar Harbor.

BIRDERS’ CAFE

An illustration of a coffee mug with a small bird perched on its rim, featuring text that reads 'Birders' Café at the Oceanarium' and a logo for the Oceanarium and Education Center in Bar Harbor, Maine.

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.

FAMILY STORY TIME AT SOUTHWEST HARBOR

A colorful illustration promoting storytime events for babies on Wednesdays and families on Fridays, with playful graphics featuring a caterpillar reading, an owl with books, a house, flowers, and a rainbow.

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:

  • None listed

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 22

NOVEMBER 21 and 22.

Promotional poster for MDI Drama's production of 'Cinderella: Enchanted Edition', featuring a glass slipper over a blue background with event details.

NOVEMBER 22 and 23 — HARVEST FESTIVAL

Promotional poster for the Harvest Festival at The Community School for Place-Based Education, featuring details about the event including farmers' market, artisan market, music, crafts, and lunch. The design includes illustrations of a yurt, pumpkins, and people engaged in activities.

TREMONT EIGHTH GRADE CLASS SPAGHETTI DINNER AND RAFFLE

A poster promoting a spaghetti dinner and raffle fundraiser for the Tremont 8th grade class, featuring an illustration of a plate of spaghetti with marinara sauce, salad, and garlic bread, set against a checkered background.

DESIGN A HOLIDAY GARLAND

Image of a holiday garland event advertisement featuring evergreen branches, decorative elements like dried orange slices and ornaments, and the logo of Frost Farms in Town Hill, Maine.

Join us in person for a festive, hands-on workshop where you’ll create a one-of-a-kind holiday garland. Choose from dried flowers, citrus slices, and unique decorations to make your mantel or tree truly stand out. Enjoy light refreshments and good company — all materials are included. Kick off the holiday season with us!

When: 11/22
Time: 1-3 PM
Cost: $20 (includes all materials + lite refreshments)
Limited Seating – get your tickets today!

Tickets Here: https://square.link/u/vuPA3pNb

WICKED: FOR GOOD

A promotional poster for the musical 'Wicked: For Good' featuring the characters of Elphaba and Glinda on a colorful background. Event details include the date 'November 22 + 28' and time '6PM' at the Criterion Theatre in Bar Harbor, ME.

SATURDAY STORY TIMES

NORTHEAST HARBOR

A colorful flyer for Saturday Story Time at the Northeast Harbor Library featuring a book and playful graphics. The time is set for 1:00 PM weekly, starting March 22, and it's open to all ages with no registration required.

SATURDAYS! BABY AND ME YOGA!

A flyer promoting 'Baby and Me Yoga' classes at Harbor House, detailing two levels: 'Little Wigglers' for infants and 'Busy Bees' for toddlers. The schedule runs from January 11th to March 1st, highlighting developmental benefits through yoga.

PRAYER SHAWL MISSION GROUP

A flyer for the Prayer Shawl Mission Team Start-Up in Bar Harbor, featuring details of the event, including date, time, and location, along with 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:

None listed.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 23

NOVEMBER 23 – WINTER MARKET

Poster for a Winter Market featuring a shopping bag filled with a loaf of bread, vegetables, and fruit. Text includes event details: 'WINTER MARKET' at YWCA MDI, every other Sunday starting Nov 9 from 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM, located at 36 Mount Desert Street, Bar Harbor.

SEVENTH ANNUAL CRAFT FAIR AND FARM MARKET

A colorful word cloud in the shape of a star, featuring various items and crafts available at the 7th Annual Craft Fair and Farm Market, including knitted goods, hats, ornaments, and more, with event details at the bottom.

SUNDAY SOUP

Graphic promoting a community soup event titled 'Sunday Soup' with details about the menu items, time, and location at First Baptist Church in Bar Harbor. The design features a bowl of soup with various vegetables and an invitation for all to join for a free dinner.

KIDS CHESS CLUB AT CHOCO-LATTE

Close-up of a chessboard with various chess pieces, including a white king and a black pawn, alongside a banner reading '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

Logo of Move Free Run Club featuring a stylized wave design and a sun motif.

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!

Sunday events via the Chamber:

FUTURE EVENTS!

NOVEMBER 28 — ANTONIO GALERA

Event advertisement for a music and conversation session featuring Antonio Galera at Jesup Memorial Library on November 28th at 5:30 PM.

NOVEMBER 29-30: TRENTON CHEER FESTIVAL OF TREES

Promotional flyer for the Trenton Cheer Festival of Trees, featuring event details such as date, time, and location, along with festive graphics including a Christmas tree and holiday decorations.

DECEMBER 1—HYGGE AT THE LIBRARY

Promotional flyer for 'Hygge at the Library' event featuring whimsical illustrations of winter-themed animals, beverages, and decorative elements. The event is open to kids and families, offering activities like a cocoa bar, crafts, puzzles, and games on the first Monday of each month from November to April.

DECEMBER 3 — A CONCERT OF SEASONAL DREAMS

The MDI High School Music Department presents Wishes: A Concert of Seasonal Dreams, featuring the MDI High School Band, Orchestra and Chorus on Wednesday, December 3 at 6 p.m. in Bernard Parady Gymnasium https://wdea.am/seasonal-dreams-concert/

DECEMBER 4 — COMMUNITY CIRCLE

Promotional image for a 'Community Circle' event hosted by Downeast Restorative Justice, featuring a supportive discussion space with a new topic each meeting. The event occurs on the first Thursday of every month at 4:30 PM.

DECEMBER 5 — VILLAGE HOLIDAYS

A festive illustration promoting the Bar Harbor Village Holiday Sale, featuring colorful gingerbread-style houses, a decorated Christmas tree, and holiday decorations. The text provides details about the event, including the date and time.

DECEMBER 6 — NORTHEAST HARBOR CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL

DECEMBER 5- 7 HOLIDAY CRAFT FAIR

A festive scene from the Island Arts Association Holiday Craft Fair, showcasing various crafts and decorations, with attendees browsing art tables and colorful decor overhead.

DECEMBER 6 — ELI YOUNG BAND

Promotional poster for the Eli Young Band's Strange Hours Tour featuring a silhouette of the band members against a starry night sky with graphics of various imagery, including houses and celestial symbols. Event details include date, location, and supporting artist Joseph Gallant.

DECEMBER 7 — BEE PARKS AND THE HORNETS

Promotional poster for Bee Parks and the Hornets, featuring a colorful background and a yellow car. The band members, dressed in black shirts with yellow stripes, are posing with musical instruments, celebrating 35 years of Kids' Corner harmony. Text includes event details: 'December 7, 3:00 pm, Criterion Theater. Free event, donations welcome.'

DECEMBER 12 — AMPLIFY GOOD

Promotional poster for 'Amplify Good' featuring local musicians performing live to support non-profits. Includes event dates from November to April with location details.

ONGOING:

Promotional poster for a personal shopper service at Paradis Ace Hardware, with holiday-themed graphics including gifts and a Christmas tree.

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 graphic for the Acadia Festival of Traditional Music & Dance, featuring images of participants playing instruments, dancing, and enjoying music, with details about the festival dates, classes, and activities.

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

Event schedule for the Criterion Theatre in Bar Harbor for Summer/Fall 2025, featuring music performances and movie nights.

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

Show Schedule

BUY TICKETS

THE CYGNET GALLERY

For a list of events, click through here.

DOWNEAST PILATES

Schedule for Downeast Pilates classes, including timings for Reformer and Mat classes from Monday to Friday.

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 listing of live music events at a venue, featuring a whale illustration. Events include 'Industry Night' on Tuesday, 'Open Mic' on Wednesday, 'Rob Reid' on Thursday, 'Karaoke with Matt' on Friday, 'Square Roots' on Saturday, and 'Stephen Vecehtti' on Sunday.

FOGTOWN (In Ellsworth, but by request)

Image displaying the weekly events at the Ellsworth Taproom, including Open Mic Night, Trivia Night, and Live Music, with details on timings.

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

A colorful illustration of houses surrounded by trees, featuring bright autumn colors with a blue border.

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 2nd and 4th 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.

Fitness schedule for November 2021 at Mount Desert Island YMCA, listing various classes with times and locations.
YMCA youth program schedule for the Mount Desert Island YMCA, outlining activities for various age groups including open gym, art classes, sports, and workshops.

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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