And in the near future.

Jan 19, 2026

Silhouettes of three hikers standing on a rocky outcrop, facing a sunset, with text overlay promoting activities in the Mount Desert Island region.

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THINGS TO DO

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We hope you have some great adventures this week!

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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. Since she is off adventuring for a bit, we’re maintaining it for her. If there are any changes, message us here.

C-19 Zombie Wasteland Master Plan listing various businesses in Bar Harbor, Town Hill, and Southwest Harbor including hours of operation, dining options, and special notes.

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!

ONGOING

Flyer for The Community School for Place-Based Education featuring details about winter speaker and activity series, including events for Forest Kindergarten, Life-Long Learners, Middle School, and Elementary Years.

JANUARY KIDS EVENTS AT SOUTHWEST HARBOR PUBLIC LIBRARY

Promotional poster for January 2026 events at Southwest Harbor Public Library, featuring children's activities. Includes details about ongoing youth chess club and baby storytimes, as well as upcoming comic book workshop and Dog Man trivia night.

CRITERION

WINTER ADULT READING CHALLENGE

Promotional graphic for 'Winter Bingo,' an adult reading challenge at the Southwest Harbor Public Library. Features an owl wearing glasses and a scarf, surrounded by snowflakes. Dates of the event are January 1, 2026, to February 28, 2026, with instructions for entering a grand prize drawing.

FREE TAX HELP (Multiple dates, multiple libraries, beginning in February)

Promotional flyer for free tax help services at MDI Libraries, detailing locations, dates, and contact information for appointments.

Artist Laura Markey to Exhibit at the Northeast Harbor Library January

An abstract landscape featuring a blue water body with textured waves, surrounded by green grass and dark evergreen trees, under a sky filled with stylized clouds and mountains in the background.

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 19

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

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.

Acrylic Painting Classes

An acrylic painting of a sunset over Cadillac Mountain, displayed on an easel, alongside a photo reference and a palette of paint. The background shows a window with natural light and greenery outside. Text promotes acrylic painting classes.

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

Promotional poster for a comic book workshop at the Southwest Harbor Public Library featuring Mike Duffy. The event is for kids ages 8 and up, running from January 5th to February 9th on Mondays from 3:30 to 4:30 PM, with registration required.

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:

None listed.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 20

Promotional image for a Meet and Greet event with Library Director Megan Brooks at Jesup. Includes event details and dates.

Beaded Pine Tip Earrings at ArtWaves

An image depicting a close-up of a person's ear wearing a unique pair of pine tip earrings, featuring green and brown beads. The background includes text about a Pine Tip Earrings workshop with details on date and time, surrounded by pine branches.

Tuesday, January 20, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. in ArtWaves Kaleidoscope Studio

Create a unique pair of earrings inspired by the beauty of Maine’s pine trees. In this class, you will craft beaded earrings that resemble the delicate tip of a fresh pine bow. Using wire, jewelry tools, and beads, you will learn step-by-step how to construct these charming dangling earrings. No prior jewelry-making experience is necessary; complete instructions from start to finish will be provided.

All materials and tools are included.

This class is designed for adults and motivated teens. Participants will have the opportunity to customize the size and color of their earrings and will leave with a finished pair of their own pine-inspired creations.

JANUARY 20 SEPARATION OF POWERS

Event poster for a discussion titled 'Separation of Powers: Its Birth, Life, & Modern Decline' featuring Richard Cohen. Scheduled for January 20th at 5:30 p.m. at Southwest Harbor Public Library, available in-person and online. Includes a QR code and website link.

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.

CRANE FOLDING

STORY AND PLAY

Children and adults participating in a storytime session at a library, surrounded by books and colorful floor mats.

Tai Chi Tuesdays with Andrea Lepcio at ArtWaves

Tuesdays, 10:30 – 11:30 am in the ArtWaves Dance Studio

A woman practicing Tai Chi indoors in a white long-sleeve shirt and black pants, with text indicating the class is led by Andrea Lepcio on Tuesdays at 10:30 am.

$10 per session or $100 for the series of 11 sessions.

Drop-ins welcome!

THE WAY OF BEING

Move Free Run Club

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

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

TWO SHOES LINE DANCING!

Promotional flyer for 'Two Shoes Dance' new line dancing class for adults, featuring styles like Pop, Latin, Club, and Hip Hop. Class details include weekly sessions on Tuesdays from 5:15 to 6:15 PM, starting October 1st at Eden Baptist Church Parish Hall, with pricing information.

TUESDAYS AT ARTWAVES: Kids’ Art After School!

Tuesdays, 3:30 – 4:30 pm at ArtWaves Kaleidoscope Studio

Ages 6 – 14

Join us after school for Art at ArtWaves from 3:30 to 4:30 pm on Tuesdays. Each Tuesday will feature a different activity / art form! Each week we will learn about artists from around the world and art history all while creating our own unique art using a variety of materials. Experience paint, clay, felt and more! These classes exceed National Standards for art education!

Tuesday events via the Chamber:

Baby and Toddler Time

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 21

FOGTOWN X VOLTA

Promotional poster for Trivia Night at Volta featuring event details, date options, and information about Fogtown beer availability and team restrictions.

JANUARY 21 — PUBLIC WORKS TALK

Promotional flyer for a public meeting titled 'Public Works: Changes to Our Recycling System', featuring a man with short hair in a navy sweater, details about the event's date, time, and location, and names of speakers.

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 Southwest Harbor Public Library. Features a chessboard with pieces and details about the event including schedule, date, and invitation for kids.

MUSIC BINGO WITH MATTY P AT THE FINBACK!

A colorful poster for a 'Music Bingo' event featuring Matty P, including details about a food special (Quarter Pounder with Cheese and Fries Basket for $10) and the event time (Wednesday at 6pm). The design includes playful graphics such as a record and star shapes.

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

A colorful graphic promoting storytime events for babies and families, featuring a caterpillar reading, a house under a rainbow, and an owl reading a book. It lists the schedule: Babies on Wednesdays at 10:00 am and Families on Fridays at 10:00 am.

GIRLS WHO CODE

JUST THIS MEDITATION

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

Announcement for guided meditation session with Tom Tanguay at Somesville Library, including details for beginners and regular practitioners, scheduled for Wednesdays at 8am.

CHRONICLES OF YARNIA

A close-up of a person crocheting with a green yarn, sitting comfortably with a smartphone nearby. The image promotes a fiber arts group for tweens and teens.

BLOCK PARTY!

Baby Storytime at Southwest Harbor

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

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

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 22

FROZEN SING-ALONG

JANUARY 22 — JASON ANDERSON WINTER PIANO TOUR III

A smiling man sitting on a piano bench in a cozy room, wearing a purple sweater and jeans, with a bookshelf in the background. Event details for Jason Anderson's Winter Piano Tour III are displayed.

JANUARY 22 AND FEBRUARY 5 — LOCAL SOLUTIONS

A colorful illustration of houses surrounded by trees and grass, featuring shades of blue, 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.

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

STITCHES KNITTING AND CROCHET GROUP!

A colorful knitted piece with knitting needles and a ball of yarn, promoting the Stitches Knitting Group meeting on Thursdays from 3 to 5.

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

ADULT LINE DANCE CLASS

FIGURE DRAWING AT ARTWAVES

A sketch of a figure in motion on a sketchbook with colored pencils nearby, promoting a weekly figure drawing session.

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 23

FAMILY FRIDAY NIGHTS

THE VELOUR CABARET

FROZEN SING-ALONG

ART AND SIP AT ARTWAVES

Art & Sip: Framed and Painted Blackout Poems
Friday, January 23, 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM at ArtWaves Kaleidoscope Studio

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

Instructor Mariah Reading will introduce you to the unique and meditative art form of Blackout Poetry. You’ll learn how to transform pages from recycled books into completely new works by selectively circling words to form a poem, then using paint and mixed media to “blackout” the rest of the text. By the end of the evening, you will leave with a completely finished, framed piece of original art and poetry ready to display.

All materials, including recycled book pages, paints, mixed media supplies, brushes, and the frame, will be provided. Just bring your creativity and your favorite beer or wine to enjoy as you craft.

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 announcement for storytime sessions featuring a caterpillar reading a book, a house, and an owl with books. It lists 'Babies' storytime on Wednesdays at 10:00 am and 'Families' on Fridays at 10:00 am, with a rainbow and flowers in the background.

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, JANUARY 24

FROZEN SING-ALONG

JANUARY 24 TAROT FOR TAILS

A whimsical illustration featuring a cat dressed as a fortune teller, holding tarot cards. The text 'Tarot for Tails' is prominently displayed at the top. A glowing crystal ball is positioned on the left side of the image, enhancing the mystical theme.

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

Illustration of two children dancing, promoting a contrdance event at Jesup Memorial Library in Bar Harbor. Includes event details: '4th Saturdays except Nov, Dec', a suggested donation of $10, and performance by 'Big Moose' on Saturday, Jan. 24th from 7-9:30 PM.

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 flyer for youth basketball clinics offered by MDI Y and MDHS varsity girls basketball team, featuring details on age groups, registration, dates, and location.

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

A group of sheep in a green pasture, featuring white, brown, and black fur. A few sheep are looking directly at the camera.

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.

STORY TIME

SATURDAYS! BABY AND ME YOGA!

A flyer for 'Baby and Me Yoga' classes at Harbor House, running from January 11 to March 1. It outlines two levels: 'Little Wigglers' for babies not yet walking, and 'Busy Bees' for toddlers aged 1-3. The flyer emphasizes the importance of caregiver participation.

PRAYER SHAWL MISSION GROUP

Event flyer for Prayer Shawl Mission Team Start-Up, detailing date, time, and location.

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:

Workshop: Needle Felt a Coral Reef

SUNDAY, JANUARY 25

JANUARY 25 WILD WINTER

Event flyer for Project WILD: Wild Winter program on January 25, focused on how animals survive in cold climates. Includes details about registration, time, and pricing.

JANUARY 25 — COMMUNITY MEAL

Community supper announcement with dates January 25, February 22, and March 22 from 5:00 to 6:30 PM at Somesville Union Meeting House, Parish Hall, 1134 Main Street, Somesville. Image includes a photo of people dining together.

KIDS CHESS CLUB AT CHOCO-LATTE

Close-up of a chessboard with black and white pieces, featuring a white king lying on its side and 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

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 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 27 — SCIENCE AND FICTION ABROAD

Event flyer for 'Science and Fiction Abroad' featuring reflections from a tropical field biologist. An image of a woman holding a bird of prey is shown alongside event details such as the speaker's name, date, time, and participating organizations.

JANUARY 28 — DOG MAN NIGHT

Poster for Dog Man Trivia Night at the Southwest Harbor Public Library, featuring a cartoon dog character in a blue uniform, event details including date, time, location, and mention of prizes and snacks.

JANUARY 28 — MOVIE NIGHT

Promotional graphic for a movie night event at Northeast Harbor Library, featuring a vintage film camera illustration and details about the event being free to attend with free popcorn.

JANUARY 29 SOUTHWEST HARBOR COMMUNITY RESILIENCE CONVENING

Promotional flyer for a community resilience meeting in Southwest Harbor, highlighting topics like sea level rise, climate infrastructure, and extreme weather. The event includes free food and childcare upon request, scheduled for January 29th at the Southwest Harbor Public Library.

JANUARY 28 — DOWNEAST TROUT MEETING

Ellsworth-Downeast Trout Unlimited

Downeast Trout Unlimited hosts Ed Halfyard of CarbonRun; using lime to improve water chemistry, restore salmon and brook trout habitat, and mitigate climate change. Wed. Jan. 28 5:30 p.m. In person and online: Moore Community Center 125 State St. Ellsworth and via Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/y-4FvYMmQzuePKrIT2dUsg

JANUARY 30 — MIDDLE SCHOOL NIGHT

A promotional flyer for Middle School Night at Mount Desert Island YMCA, featuring three kids holding basketballs in a gym setting, with a foosball table and another two children in the inset. The event is for students in grades 5-8 and includes games, pizza, and desserts.

JANUARY 30 — Art & Sip: Glass Jar Mosaic Candle Holders

Friday, January 30, 4 – 7 PM at ArtWaves Kaleidoscope Studio

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

Instructor Mariah Reading will introduce you to the process of creating mosaic pieces on glass. You’ll learn how to transform a simple glass jar into a colorful, illuminated candle holder by designing, adhering, and grouting small pieces of glass and tile. By the end of the evening, you will leave with a completely finished, durable candle holder that adds a warm, beautiful glow to any space.

All materials, including the glass jar, colorful glass and ceramic pieces, adhesive, grouting supplies, and a tea light candle, will be provided. Just bring your creativity and your favorite beer or wine to enjoy as you craft.

JANUARY 31 — START WITH ART

Community Open House & Potluck – Start with Art

Promotional poster for ArtWaves community open house and annual members' meeting featuring event details like date, time, location, and activities including live music, art exhibits, and potluck.

Poster for an open house event at ArtWaves: Acadia Arts Center, promoting creativity activities including crafts, an art exhibit, and a community potluck.

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 p.m.

JANUARY 31—BEERFEST BAR CRAWL

A festive winter scene featuring two hands clinking glasses of beer, with a snowy background of buildings and a trolley. Text overlay announces a Beerfest Bar Crawl in Downtown Bar Harbor on Saturday, January 31, from 1:00 to 5:00 PM.

FEBRUARY 2 and 5: LIFELONG LEARNERS SERIES

A group of children gathered around colorful yarn and natural materials in a forest setting for the Forest Kindergarten event at The Community School.

An event poster for 'Life-Long Learners', featuring a conversation with alumni about place-based education, scheduled for February 5, 2026, at Volta Climbing Gym in Trenton. The image shows people climbing on a rocky surface 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 12 — TRIVIA NIGHT

Colorful flyer for a Trivia Night event organized by CES PTSA, featuring details about the event including date, time, location, and registration information.

FEBRUARY 16-20 YOUNG ARTISTS’ INTENSIVE

Promotional image for the Young Artists' Intensive workshop, featuring details about the event dates, times, and activities aimed at young artists ages 8 and up. The background includes artistic visuals like paint supplies and sketches, while showing children engaged in creative activities.

FEBRUARY 19 — TEA AT THE LIBRARY

An illustrated promotional flyer for a tea event at the Southwest Harbor Public Library, featuring event details including the date and time, a teacup graphic, and a message inviting attendees to enjoy tea, homemade treats, music, and conversation.

FEBRUARY 24 PROJECT WILD

Promotional flyer for Project WILD event on February 22, focusing on wild habitats and environments. Details include exploration of various habitats, registration information, time, and pricing for families.

FEBRUARY 28 and MARCH 7: MEET THE LAMBS!

A flock of sheep grazing in a grassy field, featuring various colors including white, brown, and black.

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 pages fanned out, showing the edges of the pages 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

Event flyer for 'Tea at the Library' at Southwest Harbor Public Library, scheduled for Thursday, March 19th from 2:00 to 3:30 pm, featuring tea, treats, music, and conversation.

MARCH 22 PROJECT WILD

Event flyer for Project Wild, highlighting a workshop on March 22 about wild relationships among animals, including details on registration, timing, and fees.

APRIL 16 TEA AT THE LIBRARY

Event flyer for a tea gathering at the Southwest Harbor Public Library, featuring decorative text and a teacup illustration with a sunflower. Details include the date, time, and invitation to join for tea, treats, music, and conversation.

APRIL 24 WILD SENSES

Event flyer for 'Project WILD' on April 26, highlighting 'Wild Senses: Superpowers of the Natural World'.

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 image for the Acadia Festival of Traditional Music and Dance, scheduled for June 21-27, 2026 at the College of the Atlantic in Bar Harbor, Maine. The image features participants engaging in music and dance activities, along with details about classes, workshops, and available scholarships.

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 of live music events for the week, featuring days of the week, artist names, and performance times.

FOGTOWN (In Ellsworth, but by request)

A graphic detailing 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 of a countryside scene featuring several houses and trees with vibrant autumn foliage.

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

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

MAINE GRANITE INDUSTRY HISTORICAL SOCIETY AND MUSEUM

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

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

MDI HIGH SCHOOL

A list of events is here.

MOUNT DESERT ISLAND HISTORICAL SOCIETY

A list of events is here.

MOUNT DESERT ISLAND ADULT EDUCATION

A list of classes and events is here.

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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