And in the near future.

Mar 16, 2026

A group of three hikers silhouetted against a sunset, with text overlay highlighting activities in the Mount Desert Island region.

The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by Paradis Ace Hardware.

Sign for Paradis ACE Hardware featuring trusted brands like Benjamin Moore, STIHL, and Yeti, with colorful outdoor chairs visible in front of the store.

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!

List of restaurants in Bar Harbor and Town Hill/Trenton that are open as of March 15, 2026, including their hours and dining 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 details about the event, participating shops, and prizes. Includes information on how to collect free quilting block patterns from various artists.

YMCA SPRING CLASSES

Promotional poster for Mount Desert Island YMCA, advertising spring fitness classes and programs, featuring images of people participating in fitness activities.

MARCH AT ARTWAVES

Promotional flyer for ArtWaves, detailing arts, crafts, and movement classes for March 2026, featuring a colorful assortment of decorated eggs and a list of weekly events and workshops.

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

Promotional flyer for free tax help at MDI libraries featuring service dates and contact information for Jesup Memorial Library, Northeast Harbor Library, and Southwest Harbor Public Library.

COMMUNITY BLANKET PROJECT

CRITERION THEATRE

A schedule for Criterion movies in March, featuring film titles, dates, and showtimes. Includes 'Come See Me in the Good Light,' 'Alien,' 'The Dark Crystal,' and 'Best in Show,' along with their respective screening times.

LIVE MUSIC AT SASSAFRAS!

Event schedule for live music in February and March, featuring various genres and artists.

MONDAY, MARCH 16

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:

None Listed.

TUESDAY, MARCH 17

MARCH 17 — PINS

Banner for a library event titled 'PINs: Personal Identification Numbers & How to Use Minerva'. Features the date, time, and details about the event with facilitator Ashley McLean. Includes a QR code for more information and the library's website.

MARCH 17 — LENTEN PROGRAM — DANIEL PYLE

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.

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 promotional image for a community supper event featuring a dinner setting with people eating and socializing, surrounded by local artwork. The event details include 'Eat Dinner with Friends,' location, date, and time, along with highlights like local art and live music.

CRANE FOLDING

STORY AND PLAY

A group of young children and adults engaging in a storytime activity in a cozy library setting. The children are seated on colorful rugs and cushions while reading books, with bookshelves filled with various children's literature in the background. The image promotes a 'Story and Play' event for kids aged 0-5 and their adults.

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 long-sleeve shirt and black pants. The text on the image provides details about the class, including the time and instructor's name.

$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!

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 18

MARCH 18 — WONDERBOOKS

Promotional flyer for a Wonderbooks release party at Southwest Harbor Public Library on March 18, 2026, featuring colorful graphics and images of children engaging with books.

MARCH 18 — SOLDIERS AND DANCERS

Graphic promoting a documentary premiere at the Northeast Harbor Library, featuring soldiers and dancers, scheduled for March 18 at 5:30 PM.

THE QUEENS

A dramatic poster for the play 'Queens' by Kristen Doherty, featuring a lavish golden crown adorned with jewels and pearls against a dark background, with text detailing the fates of the women of King Henry VIII.

It is Black Rose night, which means admission is by donation, and all funds raised go directly to the Theater department. March 18 at 7 pm. MDI High School.

MUSIC BINGO WITH MATTY P AT THE FINBACK!

A colorful poster announcing a 'Music Bingo' event hosted by Matty P. It features a vinyl record graphic and highlights a special food offer: a Quarter Pounder with Cheese and Fries Basket for $10. The event will take place on 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

Colorful graphic promoting storytime events for babies and families, featuring a caterpillar reading a book, a house under a rainbow, and an owl holding a book. Information includes schedule: Babies on Wednesdays at 10:00 am and Families on Fridays at 10:00 am.

GIRLS WHO CODE

JUST THIS MEDITATION

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

Promotional poster for guided meditation session with Tom Tanguay at Somesville Library, details include schedule and address.

CHRONICLES OF YARNIA

A person crocheting with a green yarn and a gold crochet hook, sitting in a cozy setting with a smartphone nearby. The image promotes the 'Chronicles of Yarnia: Fiber Arts Group' for tweens and teens, held on Wednesday evenings.

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:

Volta x Fogtown Trivia Night

THURSDAY, MARCH 19

MARCH 19 — WIC CLINIC

Promotional flyer for a WIC clinic at the Southwest Harbor Public Library on March 19, detailing services provided, eligibility criteria, and contact information.

MARCH 19 — TEA AT THE LIBRARY

Graphic promoting 'Tea at the Library' event at Southwest Harbor Public Library, featuring event details, date, time, and registration website.

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 Second 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 19 CES Movie Night at the Criterion Theatre

Promotional poster for a free movie screening of 'Minions' for CES students, families, and faculty on March 19th at 6 PM, featuring characters Bob, Kevin, and Stuart.

STITCHES KNITTING AND CROCHET GROUP!

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

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

ADULT LINE DANCE CLASS

FIGURE DRAWING AT ARTWAVES

A sketch of a figure in motion on a drawing pad, alongside two colored pencils, with text promoting a Weekly Figure Drawing class on Thursdays from 12 to 3 PM in the Fine Arts Studio.

DANCE LESSONS AT ARTWAVES

A promotional graphic for spring dance classes including schedules for Thursdays and Saturdays with various levels and age groups. The image features a ballet dancer in a white tutu, with text detailing class times and an instructor's name.

Thursday events via the Chamber:

FRIDAY, MARCH 20

MARCH 20—MILAGRO NOCHE

An event announcement for Milagro Noche featuring floral designs, stating details such as date, time, and bartender. Includes decorative borders and a nature-themed background.

MARCH 20 MUG DESIGN

Promotional image for a Mug Design & Sublimation event featuring four unique mug designs with various artistic illustrations. Includes details about the event date and time, and mentions that participants must be 21 or older.

MARCH 20 — A climbing meetup for LGBTQIA+ folks in Downeast Maine

A vibrant climbing wall decorated with colorful holds, showcasing two climbers engaged in the sport. The event called 'Queer Climbing Night' is prominently displayed in bold, playful typography.

$15 to climb (w/ rentals included) • FREE for members

All ages are welcome! We encourage everyone who has an interest in climbing in an intersectional and queer-friendly space to join the meetup. Supportive and respectful allies are welcome too!

MARCH 20 — THE DARK CRYSTAL

Promotional poster for 'The Dark Crystal' movie screening on March 20, 21, and 22, at Criterion Theatre in Bar Harbor, ME, featuring the movie's title and showtimes.

LIVE MUSIC AT SASSAFRAS!

Event schedule for live music performances in February and March, featuring different artists each week, including genres like jazz, folk rock, and indie rock.

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

Colorful graphic promoting storytime events for babies on Wednesdays and families on Fridays at 10:00 am, featuring a caterpillar, owl, and a house under a rainbow.

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, MARCH 21

MARCH 21 — THE DARK CRYSTAL

Promotional poster for 'The Dark Crystal' movie screening at Criterion Theatre in Bar Harbor, ME, with showtimes on March 20, 21 at 6 PM and March 22 at 2 PM.

MARCH 21 — COMEDY NIGHT AT THE NEXT LEVEL SPORTS

MARCH 21

Promotional poster for an Open Mic Night at the Safe Harbor Alano Club, featuring a vintage microphone and details about the event's schedule, location, and guidelines.

STORY TIME

SATURDAYS! BABY AND ME YOGA!

Flyer for 'Baby and Me Yoga' classes held at Harbor House, featuring information on class times, levels for babies and toddlers, and instructor details.

PRAYER SHAWL MISSION GROUP

Promotional flyer for a Prayer Shawl Mission Team start-up meeting on October 4, 2025, at Bar Harbor Congregational Church UCC. Includes details on date, time, location, and contact information for supplies and instruction related to 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.

MOMMY AND ME BALLET

A ballet tutu and ballet shoes arranged on a wooden floor, promoting a 'Mommy & Me Ballet' class on Saturdays at 10 am.

DANCE LESSONS AT ARTWAVES

Promotional graphic for Spring Dance Classes including schedule details for Thursdays and Saturdays, featuring various dance styles and age groups. Image includes a dancer in a white tutu.

Saturday events via the Chamber:

Workshop: Minimalist Watercolor Landscape

SUNDAY, MARCH 22

MARCH 22 PROJECT WILD

Event flyer for Project WILD on March 22, focusing on wild relationships among animals, featuring details about registration, time, and pricing.

MARCH 22 — THE DARK CRYSTAL

Promotional poster for 'The Dark Crystal' movie showing dates, featuring the film's title and details about screenings at Criterion Theatre in Bar Harbor, ME.

KIDS CHESS CLUB AT CHOCO-LATTE

Close-up of a chessboard with black and white pieces, featuring a white king and horse, promoting chess clubs for kids.

Our chess club is great for beginners (at least know how the pieces move) and also intermediate level. All are welcome. We meet most Sundays from 4-5:30 p.m. at Choco-latte in Bar Harbor.

Move Free Run Club

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

Sunday events via the Chamber:

None listed.

FUTURE EVENTS!

MARCH 23 — RECYCLING SYSTEM CHANGES PANEL

Promotional graphic for an info panel on recycling system changes at the Northeast Harbor Library, featuring a recycling bin illustration and event details.

MARCH 24 — LACE CURTAIN IRISH

Promotion for the one-act play 'Lace Curtain Irish', written by Carolyn Gage, focused on Lizzie Borden's maid. Event details: Tuesday, March 24th, 5:30-6:30 p.m., in-person and online at Southwest Harbor Public Library.

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.

An event poster for 'Now More Than Ever: A History of MDI’s League of Women Voters and Its Work to Safeguard Democracy' at Jesup Memorial Library, featuring a collage of the Statue of Liberty.

MARCH 26 — LOCAL SOLUTIONS

A colorful illustration of a rural landscape featuring stylized houses and 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 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 27 — SEARCHING YOUR FAMILY HISTORY

Promotional poster for a free online history class titled 'Searching Your Family History', featuring a tree graphic and details about the course, including the date and time: 10 AM, March 27th. A QR code is included for pre-registration.

MARCH 27-28 PYSANKY

Colorful decorated Ukrainian Easter eggs (pysanky) arranged on a surface, featuring various intricate designs and patterns, with event details for a Ukrainian egg decorating workshop.

MARCH 27-29: BEST IN SHOW

Promotional poster for the film 'Best in Show' featuring a cast of characters and the text details about the showtimes and location.

MARCH 27 — CELEBRATE SPRING

A pair of hands holding colorful felt flowers, surrounded by crafting materials like scissors and sheets of felt. Text overlay announces a Crafternoon event at Jesup Memorial Library, featuring Mike Duffy on March 27.

MARCH 27 — MOUNT DESERT ISLAND YMCA KIDS’ NIGHT OUT

A promotional flyer for 'Kid's Night Out' event at Mount Desert Island YMCA, featuring children engaging in activities like swimming and playing games. Includes details about the event date, time, and registration information.

MARCH 28 — THE SILVER SCREEN SPEAKEASY

Promotional poster for the Silver Screen Speakeasy event at the Seal Cove Auto Museum featuring a flapper girl, details about the event, ticket prices, and a QR code.

March 28 KARAOKE AT SAFE HARBOR

Promotional poster for Karaoke Night at Safe Harbor Alano Club, featuring a microphone graphic and vibrant neon colors. Event details include schedule, time, and location.

MARCH 28 LONG POST FIGURE DRAWING

Poster for a long pose figure drawing event with dates and times listed, featuring a sketch of a figure in a relaxed pose.

MARCH 29 — PIZZA FOR PAWS

MARCH 30 — CHOWDAH FEST!

Promotional poster for the 4th Annual Chowdah Fest event, featuring details about the event date, time, and location. It includes information on chowder tasting, live music, ticket price, and a list of participating competitors' logos. Sponsored by the Rotary of Bar Harbor.

JOAN VIENOT—APRIL EXHIBITION

Promotional poster for an art exhibit by Joan Vienot titled 'Autumn Light at Hunters Beach,' featuring a painting of rocky cliffs and trees in autumn colors. 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 3 — EASTER EGG HUNT WHILE YOU SHOP

Promotional poster for an Easter Egg Hunt at Paradis Ace Hardware on April 3rd, featuring colorful Easter eggs, flowers, and a store front.

APRIL 4 -11 HANCOCK COUNTY FOOD DRIVE

Promotional flyer for the 15th Annual Hancock County Food Drive, featuring event details and images of community members participating in food drive activities.

List of participating food security organizations including local food pantries and meal programs.

APRIL 6 — OPEN MIC

Poster for Trenton Grange Open Mic event featuring a microphone graphic, details on date, time, location, and activities for participants including musicians, poets, and comedians.

APRIL 10 — SO GOOD

Promotional poster for a Neil Diamond tribute show featuring Robert Neary, showcasing vibrant stage performances with musicians, and details about the event at Criterion Theatre in Bar Harbor, ME on April 10.

APRIL 16 – TEA AT THE LIBRARY

Promotional flyer for a tea event at Southwest Harbor Public Library on April 16th from 2:00 to 3:30 pm, featuring an illustration of a teacup with a sunflower and event details.

APRIL 23 — CULTIVATING CIVIC ENGAGEMENT

Promotional image for an event titled 'Cultivating Civic Engagement: Sowing Civil Servants' featuring Sabrina Calas, scheduled for April 23rd at 6:30pm at Jesup Memorial Library. The image includes logos of Jesup and the Mount Desert Island Historical Society, and a photo of a young woman with long hair smiling in a natural outdoor setting.

APRIL 24 WILD SENSES

Event poster for 'Project Wild' titled 'Wild Senses: Superpowers of the Natural World' taking place on April 26. Highlights animal abilities like owls hunting in darkness and foxes hearing under snow. Includes registration details, time from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM, and pricing for families.

APRIL 24 — MAC BARNETT

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

MAY 15, 16, 17—COMMUNITY THREADS

Promotional flyer for 'Community Threads' event hosted by the Bar Harbor Historical Society, featuring dates, times, and details about textile exhibitions, workshops, and lectures.

MAY 24 — THE WALLFLOWERS

Promotional poster for The Wallflowers' 30th Anniversary Tour of 'Bringing Down the Horse,' featuring concert details and images of album covers.

JUNE 13 — FLOYDIAN TRIP

A live music performance at the Criterion Theatre featuring the band 'Floydian Trip', with vibrant lights and a clock motif in the background. The date and location details are prominently displayed.

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, taking place June 21-27, 2026, at the College of the Atlantic in Bar Harbor, Maine. Features images of musicians playing instruments and people dancing. Includes information about classes offered, workshops, and scholarships available.

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 menu displaying live music schedule for the week, featuring events from Tuesday to Sunday with names of performers and times.

FOGTOWN (In Ellsworth, but by request)

Text listing weekly events at the Ellsworth Taproom, including Open Mic Night on Wednesdays, Trivia Night on Thursdays, and Live Music on Fridays.

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

Colorful illustration of houses and trees with an autumn 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.

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.

If you’d like to donate to help support us, you can, but no pressure! Just click here.

Bar Harbor Story is a mostly reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support our work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Thanks for being here with us and being part of our community too!

Make a one-time donation

Make a monthly donation

Make a yearly donation

Choose an amount

$5.00

$15.00

$100.00

$5.00

$15.00

$100.00

$5.00

$15.00

$100.00

Or enter a custom amount

Your contribution is appreciated.

Donate Donate monthly Donate yearly

Discover more from Bar Harbor Story

Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email.