And in the near future.

Jan 26, 2026

Silhouette of three hikers on a hilltop against a sunset, with text overlay promoting activities in Mount Desert Island.

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

A young boy holds a stuffed animal while posing with a character dressed as the Grinch in a winter setting. Text overlay announces sponsorship by Witham Family Hotels Charitable Fund for 'The Bar Harbor Story'.

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

A detailed schedule for various restaurants and services in Bar Harbor, Southwest Harbor, and Trenton, including their operating hours, delivery options, and any seasonal closures or breaks.

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! These are only restaurants that typically stay open after November 2.

ONGOING

Event flyer for The Community School for Place-Based Education, featuring a series of winter speaker events including topics on Forest Kindergarten, Life-Long Learning, Middle School education, and building resilience in education.

JANUARY KIDS EVENTS AT SOUTHWEST HARBOR PUBLIC LIBRARY

Promotional flyer for Southwest Harbor Public Library's January 2026 events for kids, featuring illustrations of penguins and a colorful design.

CRITERION

WINTER ADULT READING CHALLENGE

Promotional graphic for a Winter Bingo adult reading challenge hosted by the Southwest Harbor Public Library, featuring an owl reading a book on a light blue background with snowflakes and event details.

10th ANNUAL ICE QUILTING DERBY

Promotional flyer for the 10th Annual Downeast Maine Ice Quilting Derby, featuring details about the event, including free block patterns available each month, participating shops, a prize drawing, and contact information.

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

Promotional flyer for free tax help at MDI libraries, listing dates and contact information for Jesup Memorial Library, Northeast Harbor Library, and Southwest Harbor Public Library, specifically for taxpayers with low and moderate income.

Artist Laura Markey to Exhibit at the Northeast Harbor Library January

A colorful landscape illustration featuring rolling green hills, rocky outcrops, and a shimmering blue lake surrounded by mountains and trees under a partly cloudy sky.

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 26

Because of the storm, MDI Health Centers are c;psed.; the schools are closed, the Northeast Harbor Library and Southwest Harbor Library are closed, and all town offices are closed.

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

SWIM REGISTRATION AT THE YMCA BEGINS

Promotional flyer for swim lessons at MDI YMCA, featuring registration details for Winter 2 session starting January 26th at 6:00 AM. Includes a free session offer for 4 and 5-year-olds with promo code 'FREESWIMLESSONS'.

Promotional flyer for Mount Desert Island YMCA announcing open hours on January 26 from 6:00 am to 8:00 pm, with No School Care services for children ages 3-12 from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. Invitation to visit for warmth, showering, and charging devices in case of power outages.

Acrylic Painting Classes

An acrylic painting of a sunrise over Cadillac Mountain displayed on an easel, accompanied by a reference photo and a palette of paints. The scene features rocky terrain and a view of the water in the background. Text overlay advertising acrylic painting classes with Mariah Reading.

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 flyer for a comic book making workshop at Southwest Harbor Public Library, featuring a colorful background, bold text, and an image of a smiling instructor, Mike Duffy, holding a palette of paint.

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 27

JANUARY 27 — SCIENCE AND FICTION ABROAD

Promotional flyer for an event titled 'Science and Fiction Abroad: Reflections From a One-Time Tropical Field Biologist' featuring Sylvia Torti, President of College of the Atlantic. The event is on Tuesday, January 27th at 5:30 p.m., in-person and online, with a scenic forest background.

TOPICS IN MODERN HEALTH

Promotional flyer for a panel discussion on menopause, featuring event details, expert speakers, and location at Lisa Stewart Women's Health Center.

CRANE FOLDING

STORY AND PLAY

A children's storytime event at a library featuring toddlers and their caregivers reading books together on a colorful rug. The event is hosted by Jesup on Tuesday mornings.

Tai Chi Tuesdays with Andrea Lepcio at ArtWaves

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

A woman performing a Tai Chi pose in a studio setting, with text indicating the class is on Tuesdays at 10:30 am, led by Andrea Lepcio.

$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 a new adult line dancing class by Two Shoes Dance, featuring styles such as Pop, Latin, Club, and Hip Hop. Classes are held on Tuesdays from 5:15 to 6:15 PM, starting October 1st at Eden Baptist Church Parish Hall. Registration costs $50 per month or $15 for drop-in. Attendees are instructed to wear inside sneakers or shoes.

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 28

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 28 — DOG MAN NIGHT

Promotional poster for Dog Man Trivia Night at Southwest Harbor Public Library, featuring colorful graphics, date, time, and QR code for details.

JANUARY 28 — MOVIE NIGHT

Promotional graphic for Movie Night at the Northeast Harbor Library, featuring an illustrated camera and event details including date and time.

MUSIC BINGO WITH MATTY P AT THE FINBACK!

Poster for a Music Bingo event featuring Matty P, scheduled for Wednesday at 6 PM. It highlights a special offer for a Quarter Pounder with cheese and fries basket for $10. Includes playful graphics and vibrant colors.

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 sessions for babies on Wednesdays at 10:00 am and families on Fridays at 10:00 am. Features a caterpillar reading a book, a house, a rainbow, and an owl with books.

GIRLS WHO CODE

JUST THIS MEDITATION

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

Promotional poster for a guided meditation event with Tom Tanguay at Somesville Library. Details include 'Seated meditation for beginners and regular practitioners', held on Wednesdays at 8 am, located at 1116 Main Street, Mount Desert.

CHRONICLES OF YARNIA

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 29

JANUARY 29 SOUTHWEST HARBOR COMMUNITY RESILIENCE CONVENING

Promotional flyer for a community resilience meeting in Southwest Harbor, detailing topics like sea level rise and climate readiness, and offering free food and childcare.

THE PRINCESS BRIDE

SHELTER MUSIC MAINE TRIO

DO THE WORK BOOK CIRCLE

STITCHES KNITTING AND CROCHET GROUP!

A knitted scarf with a colorful pattern, accompanied by knitting needles and a ball of yarn, with text overlay 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, accompanied by text indicating a weekly figure drawing session on Thursdays from 12 to 3 PM in the Fine Arts Studio.

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 30

JANUARY 30 — MIDDLE SCHOOL NIGHT

A group of three boys smiling while holding basketballs in a gymnasium, with a younger girl and another girl playing foosball in an adjacent area. Colorful bunting and event details are displayed below.

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.

THE PRINCESS BRIDE

FAMILY FRIDAY NIGHTS

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 poster announcing storytime events for babies and families, featuring illustrations of a caterpillar reading a book, a house, flowers, and an owl with books. The schedule includes 'Babies' on Wednesdays at 10:00 am and '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:

Pattern-making for Carving with Josh Brewer

SATURDAY, JANUARY 31

THE PRINCESS BRIDE

JANUARY 31 — START WITH ART

Community Open House & Potluck – Start with Art

Event poster for ArtWaves featuring a community open house on January 31, showcasing live music, a cozy campfire, and art activities. Details include artist exhibits and a potluck. Includes images of art and location information.

Promotional poster for an open house event at ArtWaves: Acadia Arts Center, featuring details about activities like crafts, an art exhibit, and a community potluck. The event is scheduled for January 31, 2026, from 1:30 to 4:30 PM in Bar Harbor, ME.

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 beer festival event poster featuring two clinking glasses of beer against a snowy downtown Bar Harbor backdrop. Details include the event title 'Beerfest Bar Crawl,' date, time, and location at The Pathmaker Hotel.

GAME ON!

Event flyer for a game-playing festival at Bar Harbor Congregational Church on January 31st, featuring a schedule of games and activities throughout the day.

STORY TIME

SATURDAYS! BABY AND ME YOGA!

Promotional flyer for 'Baby and Me Yoga' classes at Harbor House, highlighting schedule, class levels, and instructor details.

PRAYER SHAWL MISSION GROUP

A flyer for a Prayer Shawl Mission Team Start-Up event, detailing the date, time, and location at Bar Harbor Congregational Church, with images of people knitting and crocheting.

Prayer Shawl Mission from 10 a.m. to noon at the church located at 29 Mount Desert Street.

The intention of the group is to create a flow of Prayer Shawls for distribution for those in need due to illness, loneliness, loss or in need of comfort and to create a sense of community with those who have a shared interest.

Supplies and instruction will be provided to those with skills for knitting and/or crocheting and for those with a desire to learn. For more information contact Pat by calling (203) 770-0063 or email: pgdizazzo@yahoo.com.

Saturday events via the Chamber:

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 1

FEBRUARY 1 — HOBBY DATE AT A SLICE OF EDEN

Announcement for hobby afternoons at A Slice of Eden, including event details and activities like drawing, Lego building, and knitting.

FEBRUARY 1 — WINTER WARM UP

Promotional poster for the 5th Annual Winter Warm Up event at Camp Beech Cliff, scheduled for February 1st, 2026. Features details about the event, sponsors, and activities such as soup from local restaurants, hot cider, guided nature walks, s'mores, and outdoor games.

KIDS CHESS CLUB AT CHOCO-LATTE

Close-up of a chessboard featuring white and black chess pieces, including a white king and a black queen, with a banner text 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:

Valentine’s Crafting – Paper Weaving and Pop-Ups!

FUTURE EVENTS!

FEBRUARY 2— ARTISTIC ADVENTURES FOR LITTLE ONES AND THEIR GROWN-UPS

A child and an adult are engaged in an art activity, holding a container with a black and white painted artwork. The background features colorful handprints, paint splashes, and decorative elements like a butterfly and bird. Text overlay announces an event titled 'Artistic Adventures for Little Ones (& Their Grown-Ups!)' on February 2nd from 9:30 to 10:30 AM.

FEBRUARY 2 and 5: LIFELONG LEARNERS SERIES

Children seated on the ground during an outdoor forest kindergarten session, surrounded by colorful fabrics and natural materials.

Event flyer for 'Life-Long Learners: A Conversation with Alumni,' featuring a group climbing on rocky terrain by the water, scheduled for February 5, 2026, at Volta Climbing Gym in Trenton.

FEBRUARY 3 — HOW 3D PRINTER WORK

Event poster for a presentation titled 'How 3D Printers Work (And What You Can Make With Them)' featuring Mike Brzezowski, scheduled for Tuesday, February 3rd at 5:30 p.m. at Southwest Harbor Public Library. Includes an image of a 3D printer and a small model, along with a QR code for registration.

FEB 3 — WARM YOUR HEART SILENT AUCTION

A graphic featuring red and white mittens with a heart, promoting an online silent auction titled 'Warm Your Heart' scheduled for February 3-9, with a 'Save the Date' banner.

FEBRUARY 4 FOGTOWN x VOLTA TRIVIA NIGHT

Promotional poster for Trivia Night at Volta, featuring event details including dates, time, and teams. Includes information about available Fogtown beer and prizes for winners.

FEBRUARY 4 — LET’S OPEN A GROCERY STORE: COMMUNITY CONVERSATION

Announcement for a community conversation event titled 'Let's Open a Grocery Store', hosted by the Southwest Harbor Co-Op Initiative. Date: Wednesday, February 4, from 5 to 6:30 PM at the Southwest Harbor Public Library. Baked snacks will be provided. RSVP email and website provided for more information.

FEBRUARY 4 – YOUTH CHESS CLUB

Promotional image for the Youth Chess Club at the Southwest Harbor Public Library, featuring a chessboard and event details including meeting time, date, and welcoming message for kids.

FEBRUARY 5 — LOCAL SOLUTIONS

A colorful illustration of houses surrounded by trees and a vibrant sunset, showcasing a serene rural landscape.

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

FEBRUARY 8 — SUPERBOWL SUNDAY AT SAFE HARBOR ALANO CLUB

Event flyer for Super Bowl Sunday on February 8, 2026, at the Safe Harbor Alano Club, featuring details about the event, address, contact information, provided food, and encouragement to bring snacks.

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 promotional poster for a Trivia Night event organized by CES PTSA, featuring event details such as date, time, location, and registration information. Includes graphics related to trivia and snacks.

FEBRUARY 13 — UNHOUSED

A notice sign stating 'Posted Private Property' with warnings against trespassing, displayed in a wooded area. Below the sign, there is an event poster for a gallery opening titled 'UNHOUSED,' highlighting stories of those facing housing instability. The event details include the date, time, and location.

FEBRUARY 16-20 YOUNG ARTISTS’ INTENSIVE

Promotional image for the Young Artists' Intensive workshop, featuring dates, times, and a description of activities for young artists aged 8 and up. Includes a colorful background with artistic elements and a photo of children engaged in painting.

FEBRUARY 16-20 CIRCUS FEBRUARY CAMP

Promotional flyer for the Circus February Camp featuring 'The Greatest Showman' and Barnum Musical, scheduled from February 16th to 20th, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, open to grades K-6, with details about musical theater and arts & crafts activities.

FEBRUARY 19 — TEA AT THE LIBRARY

Event flyer for 'Tea at the Library' at Southwest Harbor Public Library, featuring details about the event, date, time, and a teacup illustration.

FEBRUARY 22 PROJECT WILD

Promotional flyer for Project WILD event on February 22, featuring information about wild habitats and their significance for plants and animals. Includes event details, registration information, and pricing for families.

FEBRUARY 28 and MARCH 7: MEET THE LAMBS!

A group of sheep in a grassy field, including white, brown, and black individuals, with some sheep facing the camera.

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 7 — WEDDING EXPO

Promotional graphic for the Bar Harbor Chamber of Commerce Wedding Expo, featuring floral designs and event details.

MARCH 9 — MDI Biological Laboratory’s Online Science Cafe

Close-up view of an open book with 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

MARCH 22 PROJECT WILD

Event flyer for Project WILD on March 22, discussing wild relationships among animals. Includes date, time, registration details, and costs for families with children.

APRIL 16 TEA AT THE LIBRARY

Promotional image for 'Tea at the Library' event at Southwest Harbor Public Library, featuring a colorful teacup with a sunflower design. Details include date, time, and invitation to join for tea, treats, music, and conversation.

MARCH 28 — THE SILVER SCREEN SPEAKEASY

Event poster for the Seal Cove Auto Museum's 'Silver Screen Speakeasy', featuring a glamorous flapper illustration, details about the event date, time, ticket prices, and activities like vintage automobiles, classic cocktails, and live music.

APRIL 24 WILD SENSES

Event flyer for 'Project WILD' on April 26, featuring the theme 'Wild Senses: Superpowers of the Natural World.' The flyer includes details about the exploration of animal senses, registration requirements, and costs for adults and children.

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, scheduled for June 21-27, 2026, at the College of the Atlantic in Bar Harbor, Maine. The poster features images of musicians playing instruments and dancers, along with text detailing class offerings and events.

ARGOSY GALLERY

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

ARTEMIS GALLERY

For a list of openings!

ARTWAVES CLASSES AND EVENTS

ArtWaves often has classes, a variety every week. For the updated selection, check out its website here.

BAR HARBOR CHAMBER

For Bar Harbor Chamber’s calendar, click here.

BOOM—BAROQUE ORCHESTRA OF MAINE

For a list of upcoming concerts, click here.

THE COLLEGE OF THE ATLANTIC

A list of events is here. Make sure to choose “open to the public” on the side bar.

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 announcement for live music events featuring a whale graphic, listing daily performances from Tuesday to Sunday with specific artists and times.

FOGTOWN (In Ellsworth, but by request)

Weekly events schedule at the Ellsworth Taproom, featuring Open Mic Night every Wednesday, Trivia Night every Thursday, and Live Music every Friday.

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 rural 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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