And in the near future.

Mar 09, 2026

Silhouette of three hikers observing a sunset, with text overlay 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!

A table listing various restaurants in Bar Harbor and Town Hill/Trenton with their contact information, operating hours, and notes on delivery and takeout options.

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.

ONGOING…

KIDS’ SCAVENGER HUNT AT SOUTHWEST HARBOR PUBLIC LIBRARY

10th ANNUAL ICE QUILTING DERBY

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

YMCA SPRING CLASSES

Promotional poster for Mount Desert Island YMCA, featuring spring fitness classes and schedule details. Includes images of participants in Abs, Ball, + Core and Tai Chi classes.

MARCH AT ARTWAVES

A colorful assortment of intricately decorated Easter eggs displayed in a pile, showcasing various artistic designs and vibrant colors.

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

Promotional flyer for free tax help at MDI libraries, listing dates and locations for assistance at Jesup Memorial Library, Northeast Harbor Library, and Southwest Harbor Public Library.

COMMUNITY BLANKET PROJECT

CRITERION THEATRE

A vintage-style poster for Criterion Movies featuring movie showtimes for March, including 'Come See Me in the Good Light,' 'Alien,' 'The Dark Crystal,' and 'Best in Show,' with a film camera graphic and decorative elements.

LIVE MUSIC AT SASSAFRAS!

Event schedule for live music featuring performances from February 6 to March 27, including various genres such as jazz, folk, and indie rock.

MONDAY, MARCH 9

MARCH 9 — MDI Biological Laboratory’s Online Science Cafe

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

Topic: The Science of Storytelling

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

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

CHAIR MASSAGE MONDAYS

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:

BIPOC Climbing Night

TUESDAY, MARCH 10

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 10 — LENTEN PROGRAM — DEBORAH GOVENOR

BAR HARBOR—St. Saviour’s Episcopal Church in Bar Harbor is offering a series of brief musical programs during the season of Lent. These programs will take place on the five Tuesdays in March, each beginning at noon. They will consist of a half-hour of music performed by various local organists, playing selections that relate to Lent, followed by a short meditation by Rev. Cricket Cooper, the priest-in-charge at Saviour’s.

The first program, on March 3, will be played by Bruce Fithian, who is currently the organist for St. John’s Episcopal Church in Southwest Harbor. The following week, March 10, will feature Deborah Govenor, music-director for St. Andrew Lutheran Church in Ellsworth, and a well-known teacher and composer. Julia Morris-Myers, who was formerly organist and music-director at St. Saviour’s, will play on March 24. Daniel Pyle, currently organist at St. Saviour’s, will play on March 17 and 31.

OPEN TABLE MDI — TUESDAY COMMUNITY SUPPERS

A community dinner event featuring a long table filled with people enjoying a meal together, with local art displayed on the walls.

CRANE FOLDING

STORY AND PLAY

A group of children and adults sitting on colorful mats in a library during a storytime event. The setting includes shelves of books, a red bean bag chair, and playful decorations.

Tai Chi Tuesdays with Andrea Lepcio at ArtWaves

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

A woman practicing Tai Chi in a studio setting, wearing a white long-sleeve shirt and black pants, with the text 'Tai Chi Tuesdays 10:30 am' and 'Lead by Andrea Lepcio' displayed.

$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 line dancing class at Two Shoes Dance. It features dancing styles like Pop, Latin, Club, and Hip Hop, and is aimed at adults. Classes are held on Tuesdays from 5:15 to 6:15 PM, starting October 1st at Eden Baptist Church Parish Hall. Costs are outlined as $50 per month or $15 for drop-ins. The flyer encourages attendees to wear indoor sneakers and includes an email for more 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!

MOMMY & ME GROUP

Tuesday events via the Chamber:

Baby and Toddler Time

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11

MARCH 11—MINDFULNESS CLASS

A person's hand holding a pen, surrounded by various colored pencils and small photographs on a wooden table, with a coffee mug and a pair of glasses in the foreground.

Come join us for a welcoming and creative, FREE workshop designed for anyone looking to pause, reflect, and look ahead with purpose.

We’ll begin with a simple mindfulness practice to help us feel centered, then explore what truly matters through a guided reflection. From there, we’ll create vision boards—using images, words, and imagination to bring your goals, dreams, or hopes into focus.

This is a wonderful opportunity to express yourself, connect with others, and leave with a meaningful visual reminder of what inspires you. All materials are provided. No artistic experience needed—just come as you are!

This class is offered in partnership with Healthy Acadia.

MARCH 11 COME SEE ME IN THE GOOD LIGHT

Two smiling people lying on a furry surface, surrounded by dogs. One person has short hair and wears a graphic t-shirt, while the other has longer hair and wears a light-colored shirt. They appear relaxed and happy.

FREE community screening of Come See Me in The Good Light on March 11, 2026 at 7 pm at the Criterion Theatre in Bar Harbor.

This powerful documentary follows Colorado Poet Laureate Andrea Gibson as they navigate a terminal cancer diagnosis with honesty, vulnerability, and unmistakable artistry. Alongside their partner, fellow poet Megan Falley, Gibson prepares for a final performance that transforms grief into connection and fear into something luminous.

It is a story about love, language, and the way art can hold us through the hardest moments. Free and open to the public.

MUSIC BINGO WITH MATTY P AT THE FINBACK!

Poster for a Music Bingo event featuring Matty P. Includes details about a food special: Quarter Pounder with cheese and fries for $10. Scheduled for Wednesday at 6 PM.

BAR HARBOR BIKE SHOP RENTALS ALL WINTER LONG

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

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

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.

SOUTHWEST HARBOR

A colorful illustration promoting storytime events, featuring a cartoon caterpillar reading a book, a house beneath a rainbow, and an owl reading, with details about storytimes for babies on Wednesdays and families on Fridays at 10:00 am.

GIRLS WHO CODE

JUST THIS MEDITATION

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

Poster for a guided meditation event at Somesville Library featuring instructor Tom Tanguay, scheduled for Wednesdays at 8am. The event is suitable for both beginners and regular practitioners.

CHRONICLES OF YARNIA

A person crocheting with a green yarn and a crochet hook, sitting on a couch with a smartphone nearby, promoting 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, MARCH 12

MARCH 12 — LOCAL SOLUTIONS

A colorful illustration of houses and trees, featuring vibrant shades of orange, yellow, blue, and green, set against a white 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 2^nd and 4^th 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

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

MARCH 12 Q and A SESSION

Promotional flyer for a Q&A session in Bar Harbor discussing potential changes in housing, hotels, camping, and building design. Event details include date, time, and locations, along with highlights of the session and a QR code for more information.

MARCH 12 — MARCH ON MT. DESERT STREET

Flyer for a progressive dinner event titled 'March on Mt. Desert Street' featuring a gazebo and surrounding scenery, with details about the schedule and locations for drinks, appetizers, salad, soup, and dessert.

STITCHES KNITTING AND CROCHET GROUP!

A knitted fabric in vibrant colors with knitting needles and a ball of yarn next to it, advertising 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 drawn in charcoal with text overlaying the image that reads 'Weekly Figure Drawing, Thursdays, 12 - 3 PM in the Fine Arts Studio.' Two colored pencils are placed beside the sketch.

DANCE LESSONS AT ARTWAVES

Spring dance class schedule featuring ballet and contemporary dance for various age groups, with an image of a ballerina in a white tutu.

Thursday events via the Chamber:

Figure Drawing

FRIDAY, MARCH 13

MARCH 13 — BULD A LEPRECHAUN TRAP

A colorful flyer promoting a St. Patrick's Day event titled 'Build A Leprechaun Trap!' featuring details about the event date, time, and registration information. The design includes playful elements like a rainbow, coins, and a cartoon leprechaun.

MARCH 13 — AMPLIFY GOOD

Promotional flyer for a live music event featuring Keith Lewis, Proletariat Pickers, and River Bottom Funk on March 13th from 4-10 PM at The Annex at Side Street Cafe, Bar Harbor, ME. The event supports local non-profits with a portion of proceeds benefiting Acadia Youth Sports.

LIVE MUSIC AT SASSAFRAS!

A schedule for live music events in February and March featuring various artists and genres, with dates and times listed.

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

Promotional graphic for storytime events featuring a colorful rainbow, a cute caterpillar reading a book, a house, and an owl with books. It lists events for '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:

SATURDAY, MARCH 14

MARCH 14—PLAY RELAY—12-Hour-Play Relay Performance

Graphic promoting the 4th Annual 12 Hour Play Relay, featuring a stylized skull illustration and bold text.

Saturday, March 14

7 pm – 8 pm

In-Person Only

Experience the dramatic debut of four original 10-minute plays – written, rehearsed and performed in just 12 hours!

Event Registration

March 14, and March 28 KARAOKE AT SAFE HARBOR

Promotional poster for Karaoke Night at Safe Harbor Alano Club, featuring details such as the event schedule on Saturdays from 5:30 to 8:30 PM, hosted by Lena and Dana, with a note to bring food to share, and the venue address.

MARCH 14 — BAKING AS MINDFULNESS

Promotional flyer for a baking workshop titled 'Baking as Mindfulness', scheduled for March 14, from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Open Table MDI. The workshop includes hands-on bread baking and mindfulness practices, led by Allison Reid. It emphasizes slowing down, connecting, and restoring. The flyer mentions a sliding scale cost and that all proceeds support Healthy Acadia mindfulness programs. QR code included for online registration.

MARCH 14 — STAINED GLASS

Promotional image for a stained glass suncatcher workshop for beginners, featuring various colorful suncatcher designs including birds, a flower, a turtle, and a butterfly. Dates and times for the workshop are displayed at the bottom.

MARCH 14 — OUTDOOR GEAR COLLECTION AND SALE

Flyer for MDI High School Iceland Studies Trip advertising an Outdoor Gear Collection and Sale, detailing item types accepted, donation methods, and event information.

MARCH 14 — COLOR INTERACTION

Promotional poster for a color theory workshop titled 'Color Interaction' with Rob Pollien, scheduled for Saturday, March 14, from 1 to 3 PM. The background features a gradient of soft pastel colors.

MARCH 14 — PANEL DISCUSSION ON COUNTY GOVERNMENT IN MAINE

The League of Women Voters – Downeast is hosting a panel discussion on county government in Maine. The event will be held Saturday, March 14th, from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. at the Moore Community Center in Ellsworth. Panelists will be Kate Cough, Editor at the Maine Monitor; John Wombacher, Hancock County Commissioner; and Nina Milliken, Hancock County Budget Committee and House Representative from District 16 (Blue Hill, Brooksville, Castine, Sedgwick, Surry, and Trenton).

To participate on Zoom, register at https://www.lwvme.org/events-month/202603. Questions may be submitted in advance by email to downeast@lwvme.org.

STORY TIME

SATURDAYS! BABY AND ME YOGA!

Promotional flyer for 'Baby and Me Yoga' classes at Harbor House, featuring details on session times, class descriptions, instructor information, and registration options.

PRAYER SHAWL MISSION GROUP

Promotional flyer for a Prayer Shawl Mission Team Start-Up event, detailing the 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.

MOMMY AND ME BALLET

A ballet tutu and a pair of ballet slippers displayed on a wooden floor, promoting a 'Mommy & Me Ballet' class on Saturdays at 10 am.

DANCE LESSONS AT ARTWAVES

Schedule for Spring Dance Classes including Open Level Ballet and Contemporary Dance for different age groups on Thursdays and Saturdays. An image of a ballet dancer in a tutu with an instructor's name and photo credit.

Saturday events via the Chamber:

None listed.

SUNDAY, MARCH 15

KIDS CHESS CLUB AT CHOCO-LATTE

Close-up of a chessboard with black and white chess pieces, featuring a prominent white king and black queen, with the text 'Chess Clubs for Kids' overlaying the image.

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!

MARCH 17 — PINS

Event advertisement for a workshop titled 'Personal Identification Numbers & How to Use Minerva' hosted by Ashley McLean at Southwest Harbor Public Library. Date: Tuesday, March 17th at 1:00 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. Includes a QR code for more information.

MARCH 18 — WONDERBOOKS

Image promoting a Wonderbooks release party at Southwest Harbor Public Library, featuring event details, illustrations of children reading, and colorful decorative elements.

MARCH 18 — SOLDIERS AND DANCERS

Two dancers in traditional attire performing with swords and a shield, showcasing the art and culture of a princely state.

Film Premiere – Soldiers & Dancers: The Art of a Princely State

Wednesday, March 18

5:30 pm- 7:00 pm

In-Person Only

A new documentary film examining an ancient performing art from Mayurbhanj, East India. The result of an expedition in dance ethnography by Judith Blank, this film features digital transfers of one-of-a-kind film shot on-site during performances in 1969-1970. A short audience feedback session will follow.

Event Registration

MARCH 19 — WIC CLINIC

Promotional flyer for a WIC clinic at the Southwest Harbor Public Library on March 19, providing nutrition support for families in Hancock and Washington Counties.

MARCH 19 — TEA AT THE LIBRARY

Event flyer for 'Tea at the Library' at Southwest Harbor Public Library, detailing date, time, and activities.

MARCH 19 — HCDC March Meeting: Candidates Joe Baldacci & Janet Mills

ELLSWORTH—On Thursday, March 19, the Hancock County Democratic Committee will hold its general monthly meeting, featuring two special guests.

Joe Baldacci currently serves in the Maine State Senate. He will talk about running for the U.S. House of Representatives to represent Maine’s 2nd Congressional District. Janet Mills, Governor of Maine currently serving her second term in office, will talk about her run for US Senate.

This month’s meeting will be held both in person at the UU Church in Ellsworth and via Zoom. Pre-registration for Zoom participation is required in advance by noon the day before the meeting at www.hancockdems.org. You will receive a unique link that you need to use to join the meeting.

March 19, 2026 Thursday 7:00PM – 8:30PM – In Person & via Zoom

Unitarian Universalist Church, 121 Bucksport Road, Ellsworth

MARCH 20—MILAGRO NOCHE

Event poster for 'Milagro Noche' featuring floral designs and golden accents, with details about the event date, time, and bartender.

MARCH 20 MUG DESIGN

A collage of four creatively designed mugs featuring various illustrations including dinosaurs, birds, and abstract art. The text at the top promotes a mug design and sublimation event titled 'Art & Sip' scheduled for March 20 from 5:30 to 8 PM.

MARCH 21

Promotional flyer for Open Mic Night at Safe Harbor Alano Club, featuring a vintage microphone against a blurred background, details about the event, including time, location, and description.

MARCH 22 PROJECT WILD

A promotional flyer for 'Project WILD' event on March 22, focusing on animal relationships in nature, including details about registration, time, and pricing for families.

MARCH 24 — LACE CURTAIN IRISH

Promotional poster for the one-act play 'Lace Curtain Irish,' written by Carolyn Gage, featuring Katie Migdal. The event takes place on March 24th from 5:30-6:30 p.m. at Southwest Harbor Public Library. The poster includes images of lace and a black and white photograph of a woman.

MARCH 25 —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 three meetings:

March 25: Where the Forest Meets the River by Shannon Bowring

April: Playground by Richard Powers

May: The Correspondent by Virginia Evans

MARCH 26 — NOW MORE THAN EVER.

Promotional image for an event titled 'Now More Than Ever: A History of MDI’s League of Women Voters and Its Work to Safeguard Democracy', featuring the Statue of Liberty and event details for March 26th at Jesup Memorial Library.

MARCH 27-28 PYSANKY

Colorful decorated Ukrainian eggs, or pysanky, displayed in a circular arrangement with event details at the top and bottom.

MARCH 27-29: BEST IN SHOW

Promotional poster for the film 'Best in Show' featuring the cast, with screening dates and times: March 27 at 6 PM, March 28 at 6 PM, and March 29 at 2 PM at Criterion Theatre in Bar Harbor, ME.

MARCH 27 — CELEBRATE SPRING

A hand holding colorful felt flowers and green leaves, with crafting materials like scissors and felt sheets displayed around. The background features information about a crafting event.

MARCH 28 — THE SILVER SCREEN SPEAKEASY

Promotional poster for the Seal Cove Auto Museum's 'Silver Screen Speakeasy' event featuring a flapper woman, vintage design elements, and event details including date, time, and ticket pricing.

March 28 KARAOKE AT SAFE HARBOR

Promotional poster for Karaoke Night at Safe Harbor Alano Club, scheduled for Saturdays from 5:30 to 8:30 PM, featuring hosts Lena and Dana. The poster encourages attendees to bring food to share and provides the location: 22 Village Green Way, SWH, Maine.

MARCH 28 LONG POST FIGURE DRAWING

Promotional graphic for a Long Pose Figure Drawing class, featuring text that lists dates and times: March 28, April 18, and May 16, along with the website URL for more information.

MARCH 30 — CHOWDAH FEST!

Poster for the 4th Annual Chowdah Fest benefiting Mount Desert Nursing Association, featuring details on the event date, time, and location, along with a list of competitors and sponsors.

JOAN VIENOT—APRIL EXHIBITION

Poster announcing an art exhibit by Joan Vienot titled 'Autumn Light at Hunters Beach,' featuring a rocky coastline with autumn foliage. The exhibit runs from April 1 to April 30, 2026, at The Mellon Room, Northeast Harbor Public Library, Maine.

APRIL 2 — “Learn by seeing, dream of sowing … FREE SEED ART WORKSHOP FOR KIDS”

a small green plant sprouts from the ground — Photo by Fahim mohammed on Unsplash

Art workshop on seeds and plants to stimulate young and hopeful imaginations
Thursday, April 2, 3:30-4:30 pm @YWCA in Bar Harbor.
Everyone is welcome!
With given consent, the final works will be exhibited at the inauguration of the Bar Harbor Community Seed Library and seed swap at Jesup library! To register for the workshop, send an email to vdereani27@coa.edu and cdavis27@coa.edu

APRIL 6 — OPEN MIC

Poster for Trenton Grange Open Mic event, featuring a vintage microphone and details about the event schedule, offerings, and location.

APRIL 10 — SO GOOD

Promotional poster for a Neil Diamond tribute show featuring Robert Neary, showcasing colorful stage lighting and performers on stage. The text highlights the event details, including date, venue, and accolades.

APRIL 16 – TEA AT THE LIBRARY

Promotional graphic for 'Tea at the Library' event featuring a teacup illustration with a sunflower, details about the event date, time, and activities.

APRIL 23 — CULTIVATING CIVIC ENGAGEMENT

Event announcement for 'Cultivating Civic Engagement: Sowing Civil Servants' with Sabrina Calas, held at Jesup Memorial Library on April 23rd at 6:30 PM. Includes logos for Jesup and Mount Desert Island Historical Society.

APRIL 24 WILD SENSES

Event poster for Project WILD on April 26, featuring the title 'Wild Senses: Superpowers of the Natural World'. The poster includes details about the event, registration requirements, time, pricing for families, and a QR code. Visuals of nature and animals are incorporated into the text.

APRIL 24 — MAC BARNETT

Promotional image for a featured author storytime event with Mac Barnett at the Jesup Memorial Library, showcasing three children's books: 'Extra Yarn', 'Sam & Dave Dig a Hole', and a book with a black triangular character.

MAY 15, 16, 17—COMMUNITY THREADS

A promotional flyer for the Community Threads event organized by the Bar Harbor Historical Society, highlighting dates and times, featuring contemporary and historic textiles, free workshops, and lectures.

MAY 24 — THE WALLFLOWERS

Promotional poster for The Wallflowers' 30th Anniversary Tour, featuring the text 'Bringing Down the Horse' and details about the performance at Criterion Theatre on May 24, including special performances alongside Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers.

JUNE 13 — FLOYDIAN TRIP

Promotional poster for 'Floydian Trip' concert featuring vibrant stage lights and musicians performing, with event details including date, venue, and location.

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 & Dance, featuring musicians playing instruments and dancers in a performance setting. The event is scheduled for June 21-27, 2026, at the College of the Atlantic in Bar Harbor, Maine. Highlights include classes in various musical instruments and styles, workshops, and community activities.

ARGOSY GALLERY

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

ARTEMIS GALLERY

For a list of openings!

ARTWAVES CLASSES AND EVENTS

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

BAR HARBOR CHAMBER

For Bar Harbor Chamber’s calendar, click here.

BOOM—BAROQUE ORCHESTRA OF MAINE

For a list of upcoming concerts, click here.

THE COLLEGE OF THE ATLANTIC

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

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 for live music events, featuring a whale graphic and schedule for the week, including performers and times.

FOGTOWN (In Ellsworth, but by request)

Weekly events schedule at the Ellsworth Taproom including Open Mic Night on Wednesdays at 6 PM, Trivia Night on Thursdays 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

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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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