And in the near future.

Jan 12, 2026

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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. We are using it with her permission and with many thanks to her for doing this.

A detailed menu of restaurants in Bar Harbor, Town Hill, Trenton, and Southwest Harbor, including hours of operation and delivery options.

Red Sky, which is not in the list, is another local restaurant, though it is closed for the winter, it is not closed for good! They’ll likely be placed on the master list soon.

ONGOING

Announcement of a series of events hosted by The Community School for Place-Based Education, highlighting discussions on various educational topics and workshops scheduled for February and March.

CRITERION

WINTER ADULT READING CHALLENGE

Graphic promoting the Winter Bingo Adult Reading Challenge at Southwest Harbor Public Library, featuring an owl reading a book amidst snowflakes, with details of the event and website.

Artist Laura Markey to Exhibit at the Northeast Harbor Library January

A vibrant, stylized landscape featuring a river with blue waters, rocky outcrops, and lush greenery, framed by mountains and a bright sky with clouds.

This exhibit is available to view in the Mellon Room during the library’s operating hours during the month of January. Occasionally, the Mellon room is booked for private use, if you are making a special trip to see the exhibit, please call ahead to check availability at 207 276 3333.

MONDAY, JANUARY 12

JANUARY 12 MDI Biological Laboratory’s Online Science Café

MRI scan showing a cross-section of the brain, with date and title for an online science event.

Topic: Vascular Contributions to Age-Related Cognitive Decline

January 12, 2026, 5-6 p.m.

Online Only, Registration: https://mdibl.org/event/vascular-contributions-to-age-related-cognitive-decline/

Acrylic Painting Classes

A vibrant painting of a sunrise over Cadillac Mountain displayed on an easel, accompanied by a photo reference and a palette of paints. Text on the image promotes acrylic painting classes with Mariah Reading, scheduled for January 12th, 19th, and 26th.

Looking for an opportunity to improve your skills with acrylics? Sign up for this intro / intermediate three-part impressionist landscape painting series with Mariah Reading!

Mondays, January 12, 19, and 26 from 1 – 4 pm.

MAKE YOUR OWN COMIC BOOK

A promotional flyer for a comic book-making event at the Southwest Harbor Public Library, featuring vibrant colors and comic-style graphics. The event is led by Mike Duffy and is open to kids ages 8 and up, with details including dates from January 5th to February 9th, and meeting times on Mondays from 3:30 to 4:30 PM.

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:

Acrylic Painting Series

TUESDAY, JANUARY 13

SANDRA MITCHELL

A snowy owl flying against a sunset backdrop, showcasing its wings spread wide and distinctive facial features.

Maine nature writer and photographer Sandra Mitchell has always enjoyed animals, nature, and wildlife, taking every opportunity she could to spend time outdoors. This passion began with birds and the annual Audubon Christmas Bird Count, then expanded over the years to include just about everything to be found outside whether it has feathers, swims, crawls, hops, slithers, flies, or grows out of the earth or even grows on the things that grows out of the earth.

People-Nature-Art is a free monthly series that brings artists, writers, carvers, and creative types of all kinds to the Gilley to explore how nature and art interact in their work.

Reserve your spot here: https://www.wendellgilleymuseum.org/reserve/RAx1Y

CRANE FOLDING

STORY AND PLAY

A group of young children and adults are engaged in a storytelling session in a cozy library setting, surrounded by bookshelves. The event titled 'Story and Play' is designed for kids aged 0-5, taking place on Tuesday mornings.

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 colorful promotional poster for a new line dancing class titled 'Two Shoes Dance.' It features vibrant graphics, including a disco ball and energetic patterns. The class focuses on pop, Latin, club, and hip hop styles, and is for adults, held on Tuesdays from 5:15-6:15 PM at Eden Baptist Church. Registration details and contact information are also provided.

Tuesday events via the Chamber:

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 14

Flyer detailing housing conversation events for residents of Southwest Harbor, including dates, times, and locations.

JANUARY 14 — SUNDAY SESSIONS SEXTET

Promotional image for the Sunday Sessions Sextet live music event at the Northeast Harbor Library, featuring six musicians in a group photo with colorful background elements. Event date and time are included.

MUSIC BINGO WITH MATTY P AT THE FINBACK!

Poster promoting a Music Bingo event featuring Matty P, highlighting a dinner special of a Quarter Pounder with Cheese and Fries for $10, scheduled for Wednesday at 6 PM.

BAR HARBOR BIKE SHOP RENTALS ALL WINTER LONG

Bar Harbor Bike Shop is renting bikes to walk-ins Wednesday through Saturday from 10-4 this winter season. Hours are also posted on its website.

The shop also has Fat Tire Bikes to Rent with Stud Tires for this winter season which are a lot of fun when there’s snow and ice.

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

Graphic promoting storytime sessions for babies and families, featuring a caterpillar reading, an owl with books, a house under a rainbow, and spring flowers. Sessions take place on Wednesdays at 10:00 AM for babies and Fridays at 10:00 AM for families.

GIRLS WHO CODE

JUST THIS MEDITATION

Just This Meditation: sitting, walking and seeing just this.

A promotional flyer for 'Guided Meditation with Tom Tanguay' at the Somesville Library, featuring details about the program, time, and location.

CHRONICLES OF YARNIA

An image of a person crocheting with green yarn, sitting on a couch with a smartphone nearby. The background features warm colors and soft lighting, promoting a cozy atmosphere.

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.

Divine Play Yoga at the Neighborhood House

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

Cost: $15/class

with Mike Bouscaren

Wednesday events via the Chamber:

None listed.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 15

A child sitting on a rocky ledge writing in a notebook, overlooking a scenic view of the ocean and islands under a cloudy sky. Text overlay promotes The Community School for Place-Based Education and invites participation in a winter speaker and activity series.

A young girl with glasses is writing math problems on a whiteboard during a classroom session, while a woman observes beside her. The background includes handwritten equations and classroom elements.

JANUARY 15 — TEA AT THE LIBRARY

Poster for 'Tea at the Library' event featuring a decorative teacup, snowman illustrations, and event details including date, time, and invitation message.

Community Tune Workshop & Open Jam

THURSDAY NIGHT: Community Tune Workshop & Open Jam
January 15, 6 p.m.
Jesup Memorial Library, Bar Harbor, ME
($10-$20 suggested donation to benefit the Bar Harbor food pantry)
All instruments and experience levels welcome

STITCHES KNITTING AND CROCHET GROUP!

A close-up image of a colorful knitted piece with a pair of 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.

ADULT LINE DANCE CLASS

FIGURE DRAWING AT ARTWAVES

A pencil drawing of a seated figure in motion, with two colored pencils placed beside it and text overlay announcing a weekly figure drawing class on Thursdays from 12 to 3 PM.

Pick up the practice of figure drawing! Thursdays, 12 – 3 pm in the Fine Arts Studio at ArtWaves.

These open figure drawing sessions feature a live nude model performing a series of 20 minute poses with no instruction. Easels, charcoal, and basic supplies are provided. For ages 18 and over (under 18 allowed with parental attendance!). Drop-ins welcome.

Pricing per session is $15. Members can register at a discounted rate of $25 for the entire month.

Thursday events via the Chamber:

Figure Drawing

FRIDAY, JANUARY 16

WINTERLUDE: Concert & Bal Folk Dance

January 16 at 7p.m. (doors 6:30 p.m.)
Gates Auditorium, College of the Atlantic, Bar Harbor, ME
(free for COA community; admission by $15-25 donation to Bar Harbor Food Pantry)
Open band, all instruments welcome

JANUARY 16 — AMPLIFY GOOD!

Promotional poster for the 'Amplify Good' event featuring live music by Whippoorwill Wood, The Jam Company, and Anni & the Rainmakers on January 16th from 4-10 PM at The Annex at Side Street Cafe in Bar Harbor. The event supports local non-profits, with a portion of proceeds benefiting the YWCA. Attendees are encouraged to bring new, unopened toiletries for a drive.

FAMILY FRIDAY NIGHTS

20th Anniversary of Madagascar

Promotional poster for the 20th anniversary re-release of the animated movie Madagascar. Features the main characters on a raft in the ocean, with the skyline of New York City in the background. Event details include dates January 16-18, showing times at 6 PM and additional 2 PM showings on January 17 and 18, at the Criterion Theatre in Bar Harbor, ME.

Watercolor workshop with Erika Elizabeth

A watercolor painting of a pink flower with a long stem, accompanied by scattered petals on a textured white background.

Start the new year with some calm and join us at the Gilley for a watercolor technique workshop with Erika Elizabeth, who will guide students step by step to create a painting of meditative blossoms using wet-on-wet painting technique on Friday, Jan. 16 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

The cost is $37 per person for Museum members, and $44 for non-members.

Reserve your spot here: https://www.wendellgilleymuseum.org/reserve/RGaG4

ART AND SIP AT ARTWAVES

A coastal landscape with rocks and water during sunset.

Every Friday evening, we will offer a beginner-friendly class to pair with your favorite local beverage. BYOB!

Instructor Mariah Reading will introduce you to the technique of shell decoupage. You’ll learn how to select and prepare natural shells, carefully apply delicate papers or napkins, and finish the pieces with a durable sealant to create beautiful trinket trays. By the end of the evening, you will leave with a finished shell tray perfect for holding jewelry or keys.

All materials, including natural shells, decoupage papers, adhesive, brushes, and sealant, will be provided.

Start your weekends with art! Fridays, 4 – 7 p.m. in Kaleidoscope Studio

Every Friday evening, we will offer a beginner-friendly class to pair with your favorite local beverage. BYOB!

All materials and instruction will be provided.

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.

FAMILY STORY TIME AT SOUTHWEST HARBOR

A colorful graphic announcing storytime sessions, featuring cute cartoon characters like a caterpillar and an owl. The design includes a house and flowers, with text indicating storytimes for babies on Wednesdays and for families on Fridays at 10:00 am.

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, JANUARY 17

20th Anniversary of Madagascar

Promotional poster for the 20th anniversary re-release of the animated film Madagascar, featuring characters like a lion, zebra, giraffe, and hippo on a raft, with event details listed for showings at the Criterion Theatre in Bar Harbor, ME.

A colorful flyer promoting a Saturday storytime event at the Northeast Harbor Library, featuring large text that states 'Saturday Story Time' and details about the event including time, location, and welcoming all ages.

JANUARY 17 POKEMAN CARD SWAP

Children participating in a Pokémon card swap event at Jesup Memorial Library, with colorful stacks of cards on a table and library books visible in the background.

SATURDAYS! BABY AND ME YOGA!

A flyer for 'Baby and Me Yoga' classes at Harbor House, detailing two class levels: 'Little Wigglers' for infants and 'Busy Bees' for toddlers, along with information about the instructor and class registration.

PRAYER SHAWL MISSION GROUP

Event flyer for a Prayer Shawl Mission Team start-up, detailing date, time, and location. Includes 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:

2026 Schoodic Winter Birding Adventure

SUNDAY, JANUARY 18

20th Anniversary of Madagascar

Promotional poster for the 20th anniversary re-release of the animated film 'Madagascar'. The poster features the main characters, including a lion, zebra, giraffe, and hippo, in a boat on water. Event details include showtimes from January 16-18 at the Criterion Theatre in Bar Harbor, ME.

JANUARY 18 – WINTER MARKET

Promotional poster for a Winter Market featuring a tote bag filled with groceries, including a baguette and vegetables, with event details below.

KIDS CHESS CLUB AT CHOCO-LATTE

Close-up of a chessboard with various chess pieces, including black and white kings, pawns, and a knight, alongside text 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:

None listed.

FUTURE EVENTS!

JANUARY 19—MDI Historical Society’s 15th Annual Community Baked Bean Supper

A young boy in a sailor outfit cheerfully holds a can of Heinz baked beans while raising a hat. The image features vibrant colors and a nostalgic design.

Connect with community over a traditional Maine bean supper on Monday, January 19, 2026 from 6-8 p.m. at the MDI High School. Feast on all-you-can-eat beans, hot dogs, and brown bread, complete with all the fixings, followed by homemade pies and baked goods.

Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for children. Tickets can be purchased online at mdihistory.org/shop or in cash at the door on the day of the event.

This event is made possible by the generous support of MDI High School and Hannaford. For more information, go to www.mdihistory.org or email info@mdihistory.org.

JANUARY 20 SEPARATION OF POWERS

Registration encouraged for this in-person and online talk.

Register at https://tinyurl.com/bdcwbthr. For questions or for more information, call the Library at 207-244-7065, visit www.swhplibrary.org.

JANUARY 21

Promotional poster for a recycling workshop at the Northeast Harbor Library featuring a speaker, details of the event, and contact information.

JANUARY 21 —Writers’ Gathering Returns

BLUE HILL—Word and the Maine Writers and Publishers Alliance are sponsoring another informal get-together for local writers on Wednesday, January 21, at 6 p.m.

The event will be part of Gather, a long-time MWPA program that offers writers at all levels of experience six opportunities a year to get together for camaraderie and conversation. Gather events take place simultaneously at various sites around the state on the third Wednesday of alternate months.

Word, the Blue Hill literary arts festival, is hosting this month’s event at Marlintini’s Bar & Grill, 83 Mines Road, Blue Hill.

Gather has no agenda other than getting together with a community of fellow writers to talk writing, reading and life. Gather events are not open readings, manuscript exchanges or organized writing-prompt sessions, but offer opportunities for the literary-minded to meet and plan any of those things and more.

No reservations are necessary. Information: wordfestival.org or 374-5632.

JANUARY 21 – YOUTH CHESS CLUB

Promotional graphic for the Youth Chess Club at the Southwest Harbor Public Library, featuring a chessboard and illustrations of chess pieces. Information includes meeting details, 'Every other Wednesday from 3:30 to 4:30 PM, beginning November 5th', and an invitation for kids of all ages to join.

JANUARY 22 AND FEBRUARY 5 — LOCAL SOLUTIONS

A colorful illustration of houses and trees with autumn foliage, featuring 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 2^nd and 4^th Thursday of each month.

next meetings: January 22 and February 5

Join our email list for information on upcoming family events.

groups.io: email Jessie Greenbaum to join the email list greenbaumcmt@gmail.com

Please take our short survey

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfDheSuHp36TzegJ5eKz146_vHRJX0kAhE-Bv2HyFvPhIjaIw/viewform?usp=dialog

Local Solutions website localsolutionsformaine.org
Questions? Jessie Greenbaum email: greenbaumcmt@gmail.com

JANUARY 24 TAROT FOR TAILS

A whimsical illustration featuring a cat in a mystical setting, holding tarot cards with a crystal ball nearby, overlaid with the text 'Tarot for Tails'.

The SPCA’s Second Annual Tarot For Tails event is being held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, January 24, at the non-profit’s animal shelter at 141 Bar Harbor Road. The event will include tarot card readings and chair massages available.

The cost is only $25 for a 15-minute reading with one of our volunteer tarot card readers. You can sign up for multiple readings if you like. The cost of a 15-minute chair massage by Massage Therapist Mandy Newell of Mount Desert is also $25.

To reserve you tarot reading visit https://pci.jotform.com/form/260045795830056 and chair massage reservations can be made at https://pci.jotform.com/form/260056903001140

JANUARY 24 CONTRADANCE

A colorful poster advertising a contrdance event at the Jesup Memorial Library, featuring illustrations of a girl and a boy dancing. The text includes event details such as date, time, location, and suggested donation.

JANUARY 24 WILD WINTER

Promotional poster for Project WILD event titled 'Wild Winter: Animal Life in the Cold'. Includes details about the event, date, time, registration information, and costs for adults and children, along with winter-themed imagery.

JANUARY 24 LOVE TAKES ROOT

Create and decorate Valentine’s Day cards with real seaweed at College of the Atlantic Dorr Museum of Natural History on Saturday, Jan. 24 at 10 a.m. Registration is required at coa.edu/seaweedvalentine. $10 suggested donation.

JANUARY 24 — FREE WINTER AWAKENINGS YOGA

NORTHEAST HARBOR—On Saturday, January 24th at 12:30 p.m. the Northeast Harbor Library will host a free Winter Awakenings Yoga Workshop led by certified instructor Dianna Sproul.

Space is limited and registration is required; register at nehlibrary.org/events or by calling 207-276-3333.

JANUARY 24 BASKETBALL YOUTH CLINIC

Promotional graphic for youth basketball clinics, detailing age groups, dates, registration information, and location at MDI YMCA in Bar Harbor, ME.

JANUARY 24 — College of the Atlantic Food and Farming Workshop Series Presents: Lambing Season, Practical Skills.

A group of sheep grazing in a green field, showcasing various colors and textures of their wool, including white, brown, and black sheep.

This is on Saturday January 24, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., with a rain date of Sunday, January 25. The event is at COA Peggy Rockefeller Farm, 532 Crooked Road, Bar Harbor.

Come spend the day in the barn with us during the busy lambing season! Meet our ewes and newborn lambs, learn about the lambing process, how we care for ewes and their newborns as well as how we think about herd health, record keeping, genetics, and more. This workshop is specifically designed for current or aspiring sheep owners, animal lovers, and homesteaders who want to learn how to care for a flock breeding sheep, both at lambing and all year round.

Lunch, hot drinks, and snacks will be provided. Participants should wear sturdy waterproof boots, and layers appropriate for farm work and the weather. We will send more details and a packing list upon registration.

Fee: Sliding scale $100 – $300 per person. Scholarships may be available.

Pre-registration is required. Registration fee is payable in advance on shopify or on site by cash or check. There are only eight spots available on a first-come, first-served basis. The registration deadline is January 17th. This program is designed for adults, though youth 14-17 may be able to attend with prior permission.

For more information, email or call April Nugent at anugent@coa.edu // 207-610-0552.

JANUARY 26: Floating Offshore Wind 101

January 26, 2026
6:30 p.m.
Davis Center for Human Ecology, Rm. 102
College of the Atlantic
105 Eden Street
Bar Harbor
Free and open to the public
coa.edu/calendar

JANUARY 28 — DOG MAN NIGHT

Colorful flyer for Dog Man Trivia Night at Southwest Harbor Public Library, featuring a cartoon dog character in a police uniform. The event is scheduled for January 28th, from 3:30 to 4:30 PM, and is open to grades 2 and up. It includes prizes and snacks, with a QR code for more details.

JANUARY 29 SOUTHWEST HARBOR COMMUNITY RESILIENCE CONVENING

Promotional poster for the Southwest Harbor Community Resilience Convening, highlighting discussion topics such as sea level rise and climate-related emergencies. The event includes free food, childcare availability upon request, and encourages community participation.

JANUARY 30 — MIDDLE SCHOOL NIGHT

Promotional image for Middle School Night at the Mount Desert Island YMCA, featuring three boys holding basketballs in a gym and two girls playing foosball in a brightly decorated area. Text details event information including age requirements and activities.

JANUARY 31 — START WITH ART

Community Open House & Potluck – Start with Art!

Promotional poster for 'Start with Art' open house at Artwaves: Acadia Arts Center on January 31, 2026, featuring activities like crafts, an art exhibit, a potluck, and a community campfire.

Come take part in printmaking, stained glass mosaic, beeswax candle dipping, and more as we celebrate a new beginning for your community arts center!

All are welcome!

If you feel inspired, bring a sweet treat or savory snack to share on the potluck table.

Saturday, January 31 from 1:30 – 4:30 pm

JANUARY 31—BEERFEST BAR CRAWL

Promotional image for a beer festival bar crawl in downtown Bar Harbor, featuring two hands holding glasses of beer with a snow-covered street and buildings in the background.

FEBRUARY 2 and 5: LIFELONG LEARNERS SERIES

A group of young children sit on the ground surrounded by colorful craft materials, including yarn and fabric, engaged in an outdoor learning activity. The event promotes Forest Kindergarten at The Community School.

An event flyer for 'Life-Long Learners: A Conversation with Alumni' at Volta Climbing Gym in Trenton, featuring an image of individuals climbing rocky terrain by the water.

FEBRUARY 9 — MDI Biological Laboratory’s Online Science Cafe

MDI Biological Laboratory

Online Science Cafe

Forever Chemicals in Northern New England

February 9, 2026, 5-6 p.m.

Online Only, Registration: https://mdibl.org/event/forever-chemicals-in-northern-new-england/

FEBRUARY 10 and MARCH 10 Free Upcoming Stop the Bleed & Narcan Classes

There will be Stop the Bleed & Narcan classes at MDI High School, 2/10 and 3/10 starting at 5:30 p.m. You need only attend one night and the topic of your choice, or both.

For more info and to register: https://mdi.maineadulted.com.

Any questions or need help registering, email or call John Lennon: johnlennon@barharbormaine.gov or 207-288-1771

FEBRUARY 19 — TEA AT THE LIBRARY

Graphic promoting a "Tea at the Library" event on February 19th, featuring a pink background, a teacup illustration, and text inviting attendance for tea, treats, music, and conversation.

FEBRUARY 24 PROJECT WILD

Event poster for 'Project WILD' on February 22, highlighting habitats and environments impacting life. Includes details about registration, time, and pricing for families.

FEBRUARY 28 and MARCH 7: MEET THE LAMBS!

A group of sheep grazing in a grassy field, with a variety of colors including white and brown among them.

Come meet the lambs on February 28 and March 7 from 9 a.m.-11 a.m. at the
COA Peggy Rockefeller Farm, 532 Crooked Road, Bar Harbor

Experience the joy of lambs and help us welcome the farm’s newest arrivals!
Join us to see the flock cozied up in their winter quarters, with ewes watching over their rambunctious little lambs. Farmer managers April and Ro as well as some of the student staff will be on hand to introduce you to our animals and answer all your burning questions!

Hot chocolate and tea will be available, and we’ll also have a small table display to showcase our fiber and other farm products.

This event is free and open to the public – families welcome! We encourage visitors to carpool as parking is limited. Please also dress warmly and wear sturdy, waterproof shoes. In case of inclement weather, please check our Instagram (@peggy_rockefellerfarm) for event updates. For more information, email or call April Nugent anugent@coa.edu// 207-610-0552.
Additional information for visitors can be found at https://www.coa.edu/farms/peggy-rockefeller-farm/visitor-info/

MARCH 9 — MDI Biological Laboratory’s Online Science Cafe

An open book with multiple pages fanned out against a dark background.

Topic: The Science of Storytelling

March 9, 2026, 5-6 p.m.

Online Only, Registration: https://mdibl.org/event/the-science-of-storytelling/

MARCH 19 — TEA AT THE LIBRARY

Invitation for a tea event at the Southwest Harbor Public Library featuring a teacup illustration and details about the event scheduled for March 19th from 2:00-3:30 PM.

MARCH 22 PROJECT WILD

Event poster for 'Project WILD: Wild Relationships' featuring information about nature's friends and foes, including registration details, date, time, and pricing for families.

APRIL 16 TEA AT THE LIBRARY

An announcement for 'Tea at the Library' event featuring a teacup illustration, date, time, and a call to join for tea and treats, with a sunflower design and the name of the artist Leza Colquhoun.

APRIL 24 WILD SENSES

A promotional poster for a Project WILD event titled "Wild Senses: Superpowers of the Natural World" taking place on April 26. The poster features images of wildlife and mentions activities related to how animals perceive the world. Registration details include a QR code and pricing information for families.

LIST OF ORGANIZATIONS AND WHERE TO FIND 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 poster for the Acadia Festival of Traditional Music & Dance, featuring images of people playing instruments and dancing. Includes event details: June 21-27, 2026, at College of the Atlantic in Bar Harbor, Maine. Lists available classes and activities such as fiddle, dance, guitar, and community singing. Mentions scholarships and open registration.

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.

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 listing weekly live music events at a venue, featuring details such as musician names, days, and times.

FOGTOWN (In Ellsworth, but by request)

A schedule of weekly events at the Ellsworth Taproom, including Open Mic Night every Wednesday at 6 PM, Trivia Night every Thursday at 6:30 PM, and Live Music every Friday 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

A colorful illustration depicting a tranquil landscape with several houses and trees, showcasing autumn foliage in vibrant hues of orange, yellow, and green.

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 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 the MDI region 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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