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 24, 2025

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The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by The Witham Family Hotels Charitable Fund.

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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.

ALL MONTH/ONGOING

PRODUCE EXCHANGE!

Graphic promoting a produce exchange event, featuring a variety of colorful fruits and vegetables, with the text 'GIVE AND TAKE: PRODUCE EXCHANGE' prominently displayed at the top.

NOVEMBER: LIZ CUTLER

A collection of framed paintings depicting various scenes of people enjoying water activities, displayed on the wall of a room with blue walls.
Two framed mosaic artworks depicting natural landscapes, showcasing vibrant colors and textures. The left artwork features a serene blue water scene with green foliage, while the right artwork presents a coastal view with purple skies and distant trees.

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 Jayne Dwyer's Paper Moon Jewelry exhibit at Southwest Harbor Public Library, featuring colorful hand-sculpted designs and details for November and December.

THROUGH NOVEMBER 29 THE ART OF LAURA NAOMI

Promotional graphic for 'The Art of Laura Naomi' exhibit at Southwest Harbor Public Library, displaying the dates November 5-29, 2025, featuring images of Laura Naomi and her artwork, including a decorated background.

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 24

STARS THEATRE WITH PURPOSE

Colorful poster advertising 'STARS Theatre with Purpose' after school program for grades K-6, including details on activities, schedule, and registration.

LEGO CLUB!

A colorful promotional poster for the LEGO Club at the Northeast Harbor Library, featuring a girl building with LEGO blocks, along with event details and a QR code for registration.

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 25

Community Thanksgiving Dinner at the YWCA

Graphic promoting a Community Thanksgiving Dinner hosted by YWCA Mount Desert Island, featuring autumn leaves, a plate, and utensils, with event details including date, time, and music.

CRANE FOLDING

Promotional image for a Crane Folding event at Southwest Harbor Public Library, detailing time, welcoming all ages and skill levels, and celebrating the library's 130th anniversary.

STORY AND PLAY

A group of young children and adults participating in a storytime session at a library. The setting features colorful decor, bookshelves filled with books, and cozy seating areas. The children are engaged in reading activities with their caregivers.

PLAY-DOH PLAYTIME

Promotional graphic for 'Play-Doh Playtime' at Southwest Harbor Public Library, featuring colorful text on a light background, details about the event including time and age recommendations, and an image of a child's hands sculpting with Play-Doh.

THE WAY OF BEING

Move Free Run Club

Logo of the Move Free Run Club featuring stylized wave shapes and a sun in warm colors.

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 'Two Shoes Dance' featuring a new line dancing class for adults. Offers styles such as Pop, Latin, Club, and Hip Hop. Class details include meeting time, location at Eden Baptist Church Parish Hall, and pricing information.

Tuesday events via the Chamber:

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 26

WEDNESDAYS THRU DECEMBER: ZUMBA AND TAI CHI

WEDNESDAY BOOK CLUBS

Northeast Harbor Library

Illustration promoting the 'Readers Unite!' After School Reading Club at the Northeast Harbor Library, featuring children flying on giant books among 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

An advertisement for a book club at Somesville Library featuring the book 'Frozen River' by Ariel Lawhon, scheduled for April 2 at 1:30 PM.

SOUTHWEST HARBOR

An illustration promoting storytime sessions for babies and families, featuring a caterpillar reading a book, a house with a rainbow above it, and an owl holding books.

GIRLS WHO CODE

Promotional graphic for the 'Girls Who Code' program at Jesup Memorial Library, featuring event details and contact information.

GUIDED MEDITATION

Promotional poster for a guided meditation session at Somesville Library, featuring details about the host, time, and location.

CHRONICLES OF YARNIA

A close-up of a person's hands crocheting with green yarn, with a colorful project in the background. The image also features text promoting a fiber arts group for tweens and teens at Jesup.

BLOCK PARTY!

Promotional image for a Block Party event at Jesup on Wednesdays, featuring colorful building blocks with the text 'What will you build?'.

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:

None currently listed

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 27

Thanksgiving dinner menu from The Ovens Restaurant featuring appetizers, main course, and dessert with prices and reservation details.

Please check that these weekly events are happening during Thanksgiving before you head over.

STITCHES KNITTING AND CROCHET GROUP!

A colorful knitted cowl displayed with knitting needles and a yarn ball, 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.

ADULT LINE DANCE CLASS

Promotional poster for adult line dance classes titled 'Two Shoes Dance', featuring details on styles, schedule, and contact information.

FIGURE DRAWING AT ARTWAVES

A figure drawing class in progress, showing participants sketching a model in a studio setting. Artists are seated or standing, each working on their drawings on easels, with a backdrop of natural light entering the room.

Thursday events via the Chamber:

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 28

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

Promotional poster for the musical 'Wicked: For Good' featuring two characters against a colorful sky with text detailing the event dates and location at Criterion Theatre in Bar Harbor.

Tickets at criteriontheatre.org

NOVEMBER 28 — ANTONIO GALERA

Promotional image for an event titled 'Music & Conversation' featuring Antonio Galera at Jesup Memorial Library, scheduled for November 28th at 5:30 PM. The background includes a blurred piano and the Jesup logo.

BIRDERS’ CAFE

Illustration of a teal coffee mug featuring a logo for "Birders' Cafe" at the Oceanarium, with a small bird perched on the mug.

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 graphic promoting storytime sessions for babies on Wednesdays and families on Fridays, featuring a caterpillar reading a book, an owl with books, a house, and flowers.

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 29

NOVEMBER 29-30: TRENTON CHEER FESTIVAL OF TREES

A festive promotional poster for the Trenton Cheer Festival of Trees, featuring holiday-themed graphics like pine branches, a Christmas tree, and stars. The event details include the dates November 29-30, location at Trenton Grange Hall from 4 PM to 8 PM, and a call to showcase a decorated Christmas tree or get tickets to win one. It mentions proceeds supporting the Trenton Cheer Teams.

WICKED: FOR GOOD

Promotional poster for the theater production 'Wicked: For Good' featuring dramatic imagery and event details including showtimes on November 29 at the Criterion Theatre in Bar Harbor, ME.

NOVEMBER 29 — PANCAKE BREAKFAST FUNDRAISER

A promotional graphic for a pancake breakfast fundraiser on November 29, 2025, at Coffee Matter Cafe/Salsburys, featuring a stack of pancakes with syrup and butter, along with event details including time, donation suggestion, and purpose for the MDI Backpack Program.

SATURDAY STORY TIMES

NORTHEAST HARBOR

A colorful announcement for Saturday Story Time at the Northeast Harbor Library, featuring an open book and decorative stars, with details on time and age inclusivity.

SATURDAYS! BABY AND ME YOGA!

Flyer for 'Baby and Me Yoga' classes, featuring two levels: 'Little Wigglers' for non-walking babies and 'Busy Bees' for toddlers. The flyer includes class details, schedule, and instructor information.

PRAYER SHAWL MISSION GROUP

Event flyer for the Prayer Shawl Mission Team Start-Up, featuring images of people knitting and crocheting, with details about the date, time, and location of the event.

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 30

NOVEMBER 29-30: TRENTON CHEER FESTIVAL OF TREES

Promotional poster for the Trenton Cheer Festival of Trees, featuring details about the event's date, location, and activities such as showcasing decorated Christmas trees.

SUNDAY SOUP

Graphic promoting a Sunday Soup event at First Baptist Church, featuring soup options like chili, chicken and rice, and beef stew, with a vegetarian option available. Text indicates the event time and location.

KIDS CHESS CLUB AT CHOCO-LATTE

A close-up view of a chessboard with various chess pieces, including a black king, pawns, and a white king, with a banner reading 'Chess Clubs for Kids' placed in the 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

Logo of the Move Free Run Club featuring stylized waves and a sun.

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!

DECEMBER 1—HYGGE AT THE LIBRARY

A promotional poster for the 'Hygge at the Library' event at Southwest Harbor Public Library, featuring colorful illustrations of winter-themed characters and activities, including a cocoa bar, crafts, puzzles, and games. The event is open to kids and families.

DECEMBER 3 – YOUTH CHESS CLUB

Promotional poster for the Youth Chess Club at the Southwest Harbor Public Library featuring chess pieces and inviting children to join every other Wednesday from 3:30 to 4:30 PM.

DECEMBER 3 — FIRESIDE JAZZ

A promotional graphic for 'Fireside Jazz' featuring a drawing of two musical instruments, a guitar and a violin. The text mentions good food, hot cider, and live music, and highlights the Coffeehouse Quartet. The event is scheduled for December 3 at 5:30 PM.

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 Cafe

The Community Café season is in full swing. If you haven’t had a chance to join us for lunch, this week is the perfect opportunity.

The fun gets underway at 11:30, with both dine-in or takeout lunch running until 1:00pm (or while supplies last). There’s just a $10 suggested donation, and seniors are invited to enjoy lunch “on the house.” Click to view upcoming Café menu and sponsor details.

DECEMBER 4 — GUS

Promotional poster for an author talk featuring David Bellows and Barbara Held about their book 'Gus: A Bird's Life, in His Own Words,' including event details such as date and location.

DECEMBER 4 — HISTORY HAPPY HOUR!

A vintage-style illustration depicting a man and a woman in a bar, featuring the text 'History Happy Hour' in an elegant font.

MDI Historical Society’s History Happy Hour is teaming up with the Seal Cove Auto Museum to bring you an evening of historical trivia that’s sure to be a joyride. Thursday, December 4, 5:30-7:30 at Pat’s Pizza, 6 Pleasant Street, Bar Harbor

Gather over good eats and good times while putting your knowledge to the test with 4 rounds of trivia on automobiles and transportation through the ages, the history of getting around on MDI, and cars in pop culture, past and present. All ages are welcome, and admission is free! Food and drink will be available for purchase.

History Happy Hour is an experiential, fun way to learn local history through trivia, tours, games, and other active experiences. Our goal is to support local establishments and residents by holding the free program every other month from October through April.

To register or for more information visit mdihistory.org/events

DECEMBER 4 — COMMUNITY CIRCLE

Graphic promoting a community circle event with Downeast Restorative Justice, featuring the date, time, and a supportive discussion theme.

DECEMBER 5 — VILLAGE HOLIDAYS

A colorful illustration of a holiday-themed village with decorated houses, a Christmas tree, and festive lights, promoting the Bar Harbor Village Holiday Sale on December 5th at 5 PM.

DECEMBER 5 — LIVING NATIVITY AT THE BAR HARBOR CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH

A nativity scene being performed with three actors: two biblical figures in traditional costumes and an angelic figure, set against a historical building backdrop.
File photo. Bar Harbor Story.

The Bar Harbor Congregational Church has its Living Nativity on December 5, from 6 p.m. to 7:20 p.m. on the front steps of the church. The address is 29 Mt. Desert Street, Bar Harbor.

DECEMBER 5 — HOLIDAY CRAFTERNOON

Children engaged in a holiday crafting activity at Jesup Memorial Library, surrounded by colorful paper and decorations.

DECEMBER 6 — NORTHEAST HARBOR CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL

Poster for the Northeast Harbor Christmas Festival featuring event details, date, and festive graphics.

DECEMBER 5- 7 HOLIDAY CRAFT FAIR

Promotional image for the Island Arts Association's Holiday Craft Fair featuring various handcrafted items, decor, and event details including dates and location.

DECEMBER 6 — Swedish Lucia Festival Dance
Saturday, December 6, 7-9 p.m.

Promotional flyer for the Swedish Lucia Festival Dance event, featuring details about the event's date, time, and location, along with a description of traditional Swedish dances and live music.

According to Swedish tradition, Santa Lucia brings light and treats to all during the cold, dark days of December. The Downeast Folkdancers will feature the Langdans, Hambo, and other Swedish dances plus holiday songs and dances “from the Baltic to the Black Sea and Beyond”. Live music with the Kotwica Band

YWCA 36, Mt. Desert Street, Bar Harbor
No experience and no partner needed
$10 at the door. More info at KotwicaBand.org

DECEMBER 6 — MAKE YOUR OWN GIFTS

Promotional image for a gift-making event at Jesup Memorial Library featuring snowy background, Christmas presents, and event details.

DECEMBER 6—Library Kick-off of Holiday Book Sale and Scallop Raffle

A person holding a large clam shell and looking directly at the camera.

SOUTHWEST HARBOR—Find wonderful treasures for everyone on your holiday gift list, at the Southwest Harbor Public Library’s Holiday Book Sale Kick-off beginning Saturday, December 6, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Hundreds of new & nearly new hardcover and paperback books, perfect for gift giving, will be for sale, including a selection of glass ornaments. New this year: Love My Library wooden bookmarks, napkins, cups, and magnets – perfect for gifting to the library lover in your life!

DECEMBER 6 — ELI YOUNG BAND

Promotional poster for the Eli Young Band's Strange Hours Tour, featuring the band silhouetted against a starry sky with various illustrations and details about the concert.

DECEMBER 6 MAINE SEACOAST MISSION EVENTS

A festive gathering on a boat with people in holiday attire, including Santa Claus and holiday decorations. Children are present, engaging joyfully with adults in a cheerful atmosphere.

On Saturday, December 6, join the Mission for events at its offices at 6 Old Firehouse Lane during Mount Desert Chamber of Commerce’s Northeast Harbor Christmas Festival. From 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. there will be an open house with light refreshments and a fun craft activity for kids. Then at 3:15 p.m., the Mission’s flagship boat, the Sunbeam, will deliver Santa and Mrs. Claus to Northeast Harbor’s marina.

DECEMBER 7 — BEE PARKS AND THE HORNETS

Promotional poster for Bee Parks and the Hornets concert celebrating 35 years of Kids' Corner harmony. Features a vibrant blue background, yellow accents, and an illustration of a bee. Includes event details: date, time, location (Criterion Theater), and that it's a free event with donations welcome.

DECEMBER 7 – WINTER MARKET

Poster for a winter market at YWCA MDI in Bar Harbor featuring a shopping bag with bread, vegetables, and fruits. The market runs every other Sunday starting November 9 from 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM.

DECEMBER 9 — THE GRINCH!

Promotional poster for 'The Grinch' puppet show by the Frogtown Mountain Puppeteers, featuring a green Grinch character with yellow eyes. Event details include the date, time, and location.

DECEMBER 9 – MDI HOSPITAL AUXILIARY JEWELRY SALE

Promotional image for the MDI Hospital Auxiliary Jewelry Sale. The design features a Christmas tree shape made from various pieces of jewelry and ribbon, with event details including date, time, and location.

DECEMBER 11 — ANCESTRAL JOURNEYS

Promotional image for the event 'Ancestral Journeys with Carolyn Rapkievan' at Jesup Memorial Library, featuring a portrait of Carolyn Rapkievan with colorful flowers and a scenic background.

DECEMBER 12 — Exhibit in December & Reception

A serene landscape painting featuring multiple islands in still waters, framed by rocky shores. The sky is painted in soft hues, suggesting early morning or dusk, with autumnal foliage visible on the islands.

Exhibit: Plein Air Painters of Acadia. Southwest Harbor Public Library. Thru December. Oil, acrylics, pastes, and watercolors. Hrs: Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 9-5; Wed 9-8; Sat 9-1. www.swhplibrary.org.

Reception: 5:00-6:30 p.m. Thursday 12/11 Southwest Harbor Public Library. Plein Air Painters of Acadia. Meet the artists, view the show, enjoy refreshments. www.swhplibrary.org

DECEMBER 12 — AMPLIFY GOOD

Event poster for 'Amplify Good' featuring live music to support local non-profits. Dates listed are November 14, December 12, January 16, February 14, March 13, and April 10. Event time from 4 PM to 10 PM. Location: The Annex at Side Street Cafe, 51 Rodick St, Bar Harbor, ME 04609.

DECEMBER 12 — MUSIC AND CONVERSATION

A promotional image for a music and conversation event featuring Danny Holt and Molly Gebrian, scheduled for December 12th at the Jesup Memorial Library.

DECEMBER 12 — CHILI COOKOFF AND TOWN TREE LIGHTING

A promotional poster for a Chili Cookoff event taking place on December 12th, featuring details about a town tree lighting and holiday celebration, including Santa's arrival time and the timing for the chili cookoff.

DECEMBER 13 — WITHAM FAMILY HOTELS’ CHARITABLE CHRISTMAS

A festive scene depicting Santa Claus interacting with a young child during a holiday event, surrounded by Christmas decorations and a sign detailing the event activities, including free photos, crafts, and donation information.

DECEMBER 13 — GINGERBREAD HOUSE CONTEST

Promotional flyer for the Bar Harbor Historical Society's 2025 Gingerbread House Contest, featuring event details including date, time, and location with festive decorations.

DECEMBER 21 — FROGTOWN MOUNTAIN PUPPETEERS

A festive promotional poster for the Frogtown Mountain Puppeteers' performance of 'The Grinch,' featuring a puppet in a Santa outfit holding a gift and accompanied by a dog puppet. The event is scheduled for Sunday, December 21st at 4 PM and is a free community event.

DECEMBER 31 — NEW YEAR’S EVE

A promotional graphic for a New Year's Eve party at Side Street Cafe in Bar Harbor, Maine, featuring vibrant colors, fireworks, and text details about the event date, time, ticket information, and activities.

ONGOING:

Promotional poster for Paradis Ace Hardware offering personal shopper services during the holiday season, featuring festive decorations like Christmas gifts and a 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 image for the Acadia Festival of Traditional Music & Dance, featuring participants playing various instruments and dancing, with details about the event's location, dates, 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

A schedule showcasing the summer and fall events at the Criterion Theatre for 2025, featuring various 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

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 displaying a weekly live music schedule with events listed for each day of the week, including 'Industry Night', 'Open Mic', and 'Karaoke'. Features artistic whale and musical notes illustrations.

FOGTOWN (In Ellsworth, but by request)

A promotional graphic listing weekly events at the Ellsworth Taproom, including Open Mic Night on Wednesdays at 6 PM, Trivia Night on Thursdays at 6:30 PM, and Live Music on Fridays at 6 PM.

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 autumn foliage, featuring a blend of orange, yellow, and green hues.

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 class schedule for Mount Desert Island YMCA, listing times and types of classes available from November 3 to December 21, including Group Power, Zumba, Yoga, and Aqua Aerobics.
Youth programs flyer for Mount Desert Island YMCA featuring activities for children aged 6 months to 19 years, including classes in art, cooking, basketball, volleyball, and gymnastics.

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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