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

And in the near future.

Carrie Jones

Feb 23, 2026

Silhouetted figures of hikers on a hillside with a sunset in the background, accompanied by text promoting activities in the Mount Desert Island region.

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.

The restaurants above are only restaurants that typically stay open after November 2.

A list of restaurants in Bar Harbor and surrounding areas with their respective operating hours, dining options, and notes on closures and special events.

ONGOING

Event flyer for The Community School for Place-Based Education featuring various winter speaker and activity series including topics on Forest Kindergarten, Life-Long Learners, Middle School, Elementary Years, and Building Resilience in education.

KIDS’ SCAVENGER HUNT AT SOUTHWEST HARBOR PUBLIC LIBRARY

Colorful promotional poster for a kid's scavenger hunt at Southwest Harbor Public Library, featuring a cartoon child with a magnifying glass, surrounded by bookshelves.

WINTER ADULT READING CHALLENGE AT THE SOUTHWEST HARBOR PUBLIC LIBRARY

A promotional graphic for a Winter Bingo Adult Reading Challenge hosted by the Southwest Harbor Public Library, featuring an owl reading a book, snowflakes, and text detailing the event dates and instructions.

10th ANNUAL ICE QUILTING DERBY

Promotional flyer for the 10th Annual Downeast Maine Ice Quilting Derby, featuring details about free block patterns, participating shops, and prize drawing information.

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

Promotional flyer for free tax help at MDI libraries, detailing dates and contact numbers for multiple libraries, including Jesup Memorial Library, Northeast Harbor Library, and Southwest Harbor Public Library.

COMMUNITY BLANKET PROJECT

A promotional flyer for the Community Blanket Project, featuring images of colorful blankets and details about donations and distribution. The flyer invites community support to provide blankets made from Polartec material, which are donated and distributed through local organizations.
Promotional poster for Kurt Reddersen Photography exhibit at Southwest Harbor Public Library, featuring images titled 'Hoopers,' 'Driftwood,' and 'Upper Swallow Falls, Garrett County, MD,' with exhibit details and QR code.

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 23

FEBRUARY 23 — PUBLIC WORKS TALK

(In person and Zoom, check to make sure it’s occurring, please, as of press time, it was.)

Graphic advertisement for a public works meeting about changes to the recycling system. Features a colorful recycling bin with a recycling symbol, event details including date, time, and location at Northeast Harbor Library.

CHAIR MASSAGE MONDAYS

Promotional poster for chair massage sessions at Sassafrass Café on Mondays from 12-2pm. Includes details about 20-minute sessions, pricing between $20-$40 on a sliding scale, and a QR code for signing up.

LEGO CLUB!

A promotional flyer for a LEGO Club at the Northeast Harbor Library, featuring an illustration of a smiling girl building with colorful blocks. The text includes details about registration, the start date, time, and location.

Divine Play Yoga at the Neighborhood House

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

Cost: $15/class

with Mike Bouscaren

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

Monday events via the Bar Harbor Chamber:

  • None listed.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 24

FEBRUARY 24 ONWARD — NIMBUS DANCE

A dynamic dance performance featuring multiple dancers in various poses, highlighting a dancer being lifted in the air. The image includes text that promotes Nimbus Dance at The 1932 Criterion Theatre on February 22.

School Matinee Performance

Tuesday, February 24, 10am

Criterion Theatre, 25 Cottage Street, Bar Harbor

Contact: victoria@nimbusdanceworks.org

Master Class & Summer Intensive Scholarship Audition: Nimbus Dance Works for a dynamic Master Class designed for dancers ages 14–22.

Taking place on Monday, February 23, 2026, from 4:00–6:00 PM, this special session will be held at ArtWaves Dance Studio

Cost: $10 (pay at the door)

Monday February 23, 4-6pm

ArtWaves MDI, 1345-A State Highway 102, Bar Harbor

CRANE FOLDING

Promotional flyer for a crane folding event at Southwest Harbor Public Library, showcasing the event details including time and welcoming all ages and skill levels.

STORY AND PLAY

A group of children and adults participating in a storytime session at a library, seated on a colorful rug. The banner on the left promotes a 'Story and Play' event for kids aged 0-5 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, wearing a white long-sleeve shirt and black pants. Text on the image announces Tai Chi classes on Tuesdays at 10:30 am, led by Andrea Lepcio.

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

Drop-ins welcome!

Register here: https://artwavesmdi.org/event-6515148

THE WAY OF BEING

Promotional flyer for 'The Way of Being' practice group, featuring a man and a scenic background of mountains and trees, with details about the meeting time, location, and contact information.

Move Free Run Club

Logo for 'Move Free Run Club' featuring wavy lines in yellow and an orange sun rising above.

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 line dancing class by Two Shoes Dance, featuring pop, Latin, club, and hip hop styles for adults. Class details include schedule, location, pricing, and contact 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!

Register here: https://artwavesmdi.org/event-6500150

Tuesday events via the Chamber:

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 25

FEBRUARY 25 —Understanding and Managing Pests for Healthy and Resilient Gardens, 4:00 – 5:00 p.m.

A porcupine perched on a tree branch surrounded by green leaves.

Join experts online to learn how The Land & Garden Preserve staff identify and mitigate damage from garden pests. Cassie Banning, the Preserve’s Director of Farm & Gardens, will discuss the pests found in the Preserve’s gardens and the strategies we use to manage them. A Q&A with several of our gardeners will follow the presentation, offering additional insights and conversation about the challenges faced by both home and professional gardeners.

Register to join the webinar

THE ELEMENTARY YEARS AT THE COMMUNITY SCHOOL

An informational flyer for an event titled 'The Elementary Years at the Community School' discussing place-based education, featuring event details and imagery of a snowy landscape.

POKEMON CLUB!

Promotional poster for a Pokémon Club event held at the Southeast Harbor Public Library. Features Pikachu and Squirtle, with text detailing meeting dates and inviting kids 8 and older to participate. Snacks provided.

FEBRUARY 25 — BAR HARBOR POLICE DEPARTMENT’S MENTAL HEALTH LIAISON

Promotional graphic for Jessup Memorial Library Drop-In Hours featuring Melissa Gleason, LSW, BHPD Mental Health Liaison. The event is scheduled for February 25th from 11am to 1pm, inviting community members for conversation and support.

FEBRUARY 25 – YOUTH CHESS CLUB

Promotional graphic for the Youth Chess Club at the Southwest Harbor Public Library with chess pieces and event details.

MUSIC BINGO WITH MATTY P AT THE FINBACK!

Promotional poster for Music Bingo event featuring Matty P, scheduled for Wednesday at 6 PM. Includes details about a Quarter Pounder with Cheese and Fries Basket for $10.

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

SOMESVILLE LIBRARY BOOK CLUB

Meets the last Wednesday of every month at 1:30 p.m., everyone is welcome.

These are the titles for the next four meetings:

February 25: Becoming Madame Secretary by Stephanie Day

March: Where the Forest Meets the River by Shannon Bowring

April: Playground by Richard Powers

May: The Correspondent by Virginia Evans

Northeast Harbor Library

Colorful illustration promoting the 'Readers Unite! After School Reading Club' at the Northeast Harbor Library, featuring a girl and a boy interacting with large, open books amidst a cloud-filled background.

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.

SOUTHWEST HARBOR

A colorful promotional graphic for storytime events, featuring cartoon images of a caterpillar reading a book, a house, and an owl reading. Text indicates storytimes for babies on Wednesdays and for families on Fridays, both at 10:00 am.

GIRLS WHO CODE

Announcement for 'Girls Who Code' group in Bar Harbor, meeting Wednesdays at Jesup Memorial Library from 3:15 PM to 4:30 PM. Contact information provided for sign up.

JUST THIS MEDITATION

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

Promotional flyer for a guided meditation session with Tom Tanguay at Somesville Library, featuring details about the event's schedule and location.

CHRONICLES OF YARNIA

A close-up of a person's hands crocheting with a green yarn while sitting on a couch. In the background, a smartphone is visible.

BLOCK PARTY!

A promotional image for a Block Party event at Jesup, featuring colorful building blocks and event details including the time and age requirements.

Baby Storytime at Southwest Harbor

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

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

Divine Play Yoga at the Neighborhood House

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

Cost: $15/class

with Mike Bouscaren

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

Wednesday events via the Chamber:

  • None listed.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 26

ECHOES IN THE FOG

Promotional image for 'Echoes in the Fog' event at Jesup Memorial Library, featuring the book cover and event details including date, time, and description.

FEBRUARY 26 — LOCAL SOLUTIONS

A stylized illustration of several houses surrounded by trees in vibrant autumn colors.

Are you a parent or guardian of an adult with developmental delays, ID/D or Autism? Would you like support? We are a parent run support group. Join a community of parents and guardians helping each other with problem solving, understanding adult services, advocacy and policy awareness. Our group includes parents and guardians of high school age and older. Organized by Local Solutions.

Meetings are at the rectory building of St. Savior’s Church in Bar Harbor at 4:30 every 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month.

  • 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

FEBRUARY — DO THE WORK BOOK CIRCLE

Promotional image for an anti-racist book circle titled 'Do the Work!' at Jesup Memorial Library, featuring details about the event such as schedule, book information, and organizer support for Black-owned bookstores.

STITCHES KNITTING AND CROCHET GROUP!

A colorful knitted piece with knitting needles and a yarn ball, promoting a knitting group that meets 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

Promotional graphic for "Two Shoes Dance" adult line dance classes featuring pop, Latin, hip hop, and country styles. Classes held on Thursdays from 5:15 to 6:15 PM at Harbor House, starting November 6th, with a drop-in fee of $15.

FIGURE DRAWING AT ARTWAVES

A promotional graphic for a Weekly Figure Drawing class featuring a sketch of a figure, with details about the class time and location.

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:

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 27

FEBRUARY 27 — BOTANICAL MONOPRINTING

Promotional image for a Botanical Monoprinting event titled 'Print & Sip' with details of the date and time.

FEBRUARY 27 CHILI COOK-OFF!

Poster for Mount Desert Nursery School's Chili Cook-Off event featuring colorful chili peppers, details about the date, time, and location of the event, along with pricing information.

FAMILY FRIDAY NIGHTS

Colorful poster promoting Family Friday Nights at Camp Beech Cliff, featuring activities like climbing wall, open gym, and board games. Event details include dates from January 9 to March 20, Fridays from 5-7:30 PM, and participation cost of $5. Snacks available for purchase.

BIRDERS’ CAFE

Logo of Birders' Cafe at the Oceanarium featuring a small bird perched on a blue mug with the text 'Birders' Cafe at the Oceanarium' and the name 'Oceanarium and Education Center, Bar Harbor, Maine'.

Our hope is to bring together local and visiting bird watchers and lovers for a social event. Join us every other Friday morning from 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM. Our museum shop will be open, offering a selection of baked goods from local cafes, restaurants, and caterers, along with coffee. Feel free to explore the trails as early as you like! After, relax in our courtyard and chat. The Oceanarium (museum and aquarium) opens at 9 AM.

FAMILY STORY TIME AT SOUTHWEST HARBOR

A colorful image announcing storytime events, featuring a caterpillar reading a book, a house, and an owl with books. It highlights 'Babies' storytime on Wednesdays at 10:00 am and 'Families' storytime 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:

  • None listed.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 28

FEBRUARY 28 — QUEENS!

A graphic poster for a play titled 'Queens' by Kristen Doherty, featuring a jeweled crown on a black background. The text includes 'Divorced. Beheaded. Died.' and 'We are the women of King Henry VIII.'

For more information, please visit MDIDRAMA.ORG.

FEBRUARY 28: MEET THE LAMBS!

A group of sheep in a grassy field, featuring white, brown, and black coats.

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/

FEBRUARY 28 — CONTRA DANCING

Promotional graphic for a contra dancing event at Jesup featuring the Big Moose Contra Dance Band, highlighting the date and time.

EPIC: ELVIS PRESLEY IN CONCERT

Promotional poster for 'EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert' featuring a stylized image of Elvis Presley, with event details including dates, times, and location.

February 28: NRA Basic Pistol Shooting Course

The Blue Hill Rifle and Pistol Club will offer the NRA Basic Pistol Shooting Course on Saturday, February 28, 2026, from 8am until 5pm. Instructors will review safety rules and procedures and support, coach and assist students as they handle pistols in a classroom and range setting. Ultimately, students will become more comfortable and familiar with pistols in order to achieve an NRA certification.

The course covers: Firearm and Range Safety Review, Fundamentals of Pistol Shooting, Functions and Maintenance or Pistols and Shooting Positions as well as practical range experience. No prior experience in necessary. The course helps students to become more familiar with pistol safety and shooting; the certification is recognized for state conceal carry permits.

Cost is $100 per student; includes manual, range fees, ammunition, and refreshments.

Students must register for the course online at:

https://www.nrainstructors.org/CourseDetails.aspx?Courseid=908796

For more information contact: bluehillriflepistolclub@gmail.com

FEBRUARY 28, March 14, and March 28 KARAOKE AT SAFE HARBOR

Karaoke nights on 2/28/26, 3/14/26 & 3/28/26!

Promotional poster for Karaoke Night at Safe Harbor Alano Club, featuring a microphone and vibrant background, with event details including time, hosts, and location.

STORY TIME

An announcement for Saturday Story Time at the Northeast Harbor Library, featuring a large open book illustration and colorful stars, with details about the time, location, and registration.

SATURDAYS! BABY AND ME YOGA!

A flyer for 'Baby and Me Yoga' classes at Harbor House from January 11th to March 1st, detailing two levels: 'Little Wigglers' for non-walking babies and 'Busy Bees' for toddlers, emphasizing movement, connection, and skill development.

PRAYER SHAWL MISSION GROUP

Event flyer for a Prayer Shawl Mission Team start-up, featuring information about the date, time, and location of the gathering, along with images of people knitting and crocheting.

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

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

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

Saturday events via the Chamber:

SUNDAY, MARCH 1

MARCH 1 WITBIT POOL OBSTACLE COURSE

A promotional poster for the Wibit Pool Obstacle Course at the Mount Desert Island YMCA, featuring children playing on inflatable equipment in a pool. The event is scheduled for March 1st, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM, with a cost of $10 per child.

EPIC: ELVIS PRESLEY IN CONCERT

Promotional poster for EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert, featuring the text 'EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert', event dates February 28 - March 1, at 3 PM and 6 PM, hosted at Criterion Theatre in Bar Harbor, ME.

KIDS CHESS CLUB AT CHOCO-LATTE

A close-up of a chessboard with black and white chess pieces, including a white king, a black queen, and other pieces, accompanied by a banner 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

Logo of 'Move Free Run Club' featuring wavy lines and a rising sun design.

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

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

Sunday events via the Chamber:

  • None listed.

FUTURE EVENTS!

MARCH 3 — THE GIFT OF STORY

Event poster for 'The Gift of Story: Sharing Your Legacy' with Kathy Baillargeon and Magda Sokolowski on Tuesday, March 3rd at 5:30 p.m., in-person only. Sponsored by Hospice Volunteers of Hancock County and Southwest Harbor Public Library.

MARCH 5 – THE SINGING JOURNALIST

A man playing a guitar and singing at an event titled 'The Singing Journalist' at Jesup Memorial Library, with a lively audience in the background.

MARCH 6 — QUEENS!

A decorative crown adorned with jewels, set against a dark background, accompanied by dramatic text referencing the historical women of King Henry VIII, promoting a play titled 'Queens' by Kristen Doherty.

For more information, please visit MDIDRAMA.ORG.

MARCH 7: MEET THE LAMBS!

A group of sheep grazing in a green field, with a mix of white, brown, and black wool. Some sheep are looking towards 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 ht

MARCH 7 – SAFE HARBOR OPEN MIC

A promotional poster for an Open Mic Night at Safe Harbor Alano Club, featuring a microphone graphic and details about the event, including time, location, and entry information.

MARCH 6 — WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH RECEPTION

Promotional graphic for Women's History Month 2026 exhibit hosted by the National Women's History Alliance, featuring details of the event and a reception at Southwest Harbor Public Library.

MARCH 7 — WEDDING EXPO

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

MARCH 9 — MDI Biological Laboratory’s Online Science Cafe

Close-up of an open book with visible pages fanned out, set 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 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.

MARCH 12 — LOCAL SOLUTIONS

A stylized illustration of several houses surrounded by trees, featuring a gradient of autumn colors in the background.

Are you a parent or guardian of an adult with developmental delays, ID/D or Autism? Would you like support? We are a parent run support group. Join a community of parents and guardians helping each other with problem solving, understanding adult services, advocacy and policy awareness. Our group includes parents and guardians of high school age and older. Organized by Local Solutions.

Meetings are at the rectory building of St. Savior’s Church in Bar Harbor at 4:30 every 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month.

  • 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

March 14, and March 28 KARAOKE AT SAFE HARBOR

Poster for Karaoke Night at Safe Harbor Alano Club featuring a microphone, scheduled for Saturdays from 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM, hosted by Lena and Dana, with a note to bring food to share.

MARCH 12 — MARCH ON MT. DESERT STREET

Promotional poster for the 'March on Mt. Desert Street' neighborhood progressive dinner event, featuring a gazebo and garden scene. Event details include the date, time, and location for drinks, appetizers, salad, soup, and dessert.

MARCH 14 — BAKING AS MINDFULNESS

Promotional poster for a workshop titled 'Baking as Mindfulness' taking place on March 14. It features details about the event, including time, location, costs, and a QR code for registration.

MARCH 14 — STAINED GLASS

A collage of stained glass suncatchers featuring a hummingbird, a flower, a turtle, a feather, a butterfly, and a pitcher. The image promotes a beginners' stained glass class on March 14 and April 11, from 9 AM to 4 PM.

MARCH 14 — OUTDOOR GEAR COLLECTION AND SALE

Promotional flyer for MDI High School's outdoor gear collection and sale to support their Iceland studies trip; includes details on donation types, drop-off locations, and event information.

MARCH 14 — COLOR INTERACTION

Poster for a workshop titled 'Color Interaction: Color Theory for Visual Artists' featuring framed colorful shapes, scheduled for Saturday, March 14 from 1 to 3 PM with Rob Pollien. The background consists of soft pastel colors.

MARCH 19 — TEA AT THE LIBRARY

Event flyer for 'Tea at the Library' hosted by Southwest Harbor Public Library, scheduled for March 19th, 2:00-3:30 pm, featuring tea, treats, music, and conversation. Includes teacup art by Leza Colquhoun.

MARCH 22 PROJECT WILD

Event announcement for Project WILD on March 22, focusing on animal relationships in nature. Details include registration requirements, time (11:00 AM - 1:00 PM), age suitability (families with kids ages 3+), and pricing ($15 for adults, $10 for children).

MARCH 24 — LACE CURTAIN IRISH

Promotional graphic for 'Lace Curtain Irish', a one-act play exploring the perspective of Lizzie Borden's maid. The event details include the date, March 24th, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., available in-person and online, featuring actress Katie Migdal.

MARCH 27-29: BEST IN SHOW

Promotional poster for the film 'Best in Show,' showcasing various characters and pets, with event details for screenings at the Criterion Theatre in Bar Harbor, ME on March 27, 28 at 6 PM, and March 29 at 2 PM.

MARCH 27 — CELEBRATE SPRING

A pair of hands holding colorful felt flowers and green leaves, with crafting materials visible in the background.

MARCH 28 — THE SILVER SCREEN SPEAKEASY

A promotional poster for the Seal Cove Auto Museum's 'Silver Screen Speakeasy' event featuring a vintage-themed illustration of a flapper woman, details on the event's date, time, ticket prices, and activities like live music and blackjack.

MARCH 30 — CHOWDAH FEST!

Promotional poster for the 4th Annual Chowdah Fest, benefiting the Mount Desert Nursing Association, featuring a bowl of chowder. The event is scheduled for March 30 from 5:00 to 6:30 PM at the Neighborhood House in Northeast Harbor. Includes a list of competitors and sponsors.

APRIL 16 – TEA AT THE LIBRARY

Event flyer for 'Tea at the Library' featuring a decorative teacup and sunflower, with details on 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, focusing on the unique senses of animals in nature. Features registration details, pricing for families, and timing from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM.

APRIL 24 — MAC BARNETT

Promotional image for a storytime event featuring author Mac Barnett at Jesup Memorial Library, showcasing books like 'Extra Yarn' and 'Sam & Dave Dig a Hole' along with event details.

MAY 15, 16, 17—COMMUNITY THREADS

Promotional flyer for the Community Threads event by the Bar Harbor Historical Society, featuring details about dates, times, and activities related to textiles, including quilts and free workshops.

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 graphic for the Acadia Festival of Traditional Music & Dance, featuring images of musicians playing instruments and dancing. Includes details about the event date (June 21-27, 2026), location (College of the Atlantic, Bar Harbor, Maine), class offerings, and scholarship information.

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

Class schedule for Downeast Pilates, located at 101 Main Street, Southwest Harbor. Includes Reformer and Mat classes for each day of the week.

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 with live music schedule featuring events for each day of the week, including Industry Night, Open Mic, Rob Reid, Karaoke, Square Roots, and Stephen Vecchioni, with scheduled times.

FOGTOWN (In Ellsworth, but by request)

Weekly events schedule at the Ellsworth Taproom featuring 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 three houses surrounded by trees and grass, depicting a serene 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 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month.

MAINE GRANITE INDUSTRY HISTORICAL SOCIETY AND MUSEUM

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

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

MDI HIGH SCHOOL

A list of events is here.

MOUNT DESERT ISLAND HISTORICAL SOCIETY

A list of events is here.

MOUNT DESERT ISLAND ADULT EDUCATION

A list of classes and events is here.

MDI YMCA

Events are here and the gym schedule is here. You can peruse its website for other schedules.

THE 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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