And in the near future.

Apr 06, 2026

silhouette on people standing on mountain during blue hour — Photo by Vishnu Prajapati on Unsplash

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!

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.

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

C-19 Zombie Apocalypse List with restaurant delivery and takeout options organized by location and operating hours.

ONGOING…

ARTWAVES IN APRIL

Monthly calendar for April 2026 featuring various arts, crafts, and movement classes at ArtWaves, including schedules for workshops and weekly activities.

Promotional poster for the 15th Annual Hancock County Food Drive, featuring event details from April 4 to April 11, with images of a kickoff event, tea party, and story time at a library.

KIDS’ SCAVENGER HUNT AT SOUTHWEST HARBOR PUBLIC LIBRARY

A colorful poster for a kid's scavenger hunt at the Southwest Harbor Public Library featuring a girl with a magnifying glass, surrounded by bookshelves filled with books. The text invites children to find hidden pictures for a special prize, with information about checklists and the ongoing event.

MDI NATIONAL ART HONOR SOCIETY SHOW AT THE SOUTHWEST HARBOR PUBLIC LIBRARY

Promotional poster for the MDI High School National Art Honor Society exhibit, showcasing various student artworks. The exhibit runs from April 1 to 30, and features a colorful design with images of the artworks displayed alongside event details and contact information for the Southwest Harbor Public Library.

10th ANNUAL ICE QUILTING DERBY

Promotional flyer for the 10th Annual Downeast Maine Ice Quilting Derby, featuring details about collecting unique block patterns from participating shops in January, February, March, and April, and a prize drawing for completed Derby Cards.

YMCA SPRING CLASSES

Promotional flyer for Mount Desert Island YMCA featuring spring fitness classes, including Abs, Ball, & Core, Tai Chi, and more. Contact information and schedule details are included.

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

A flyer providing information about free tax help services at MDI libraries, including dates and contact numbers for Jesup Memorial Library, Northeast Harbor Library, and Southwest Harbor Public Library.

JOAN VIENOT SHOW

Poster for an art exhibit by Joan Vienot titled 'Autumn Light at Hunters Beach', featuring a colorful landscape with rocky cliffs and trees. The exhibit runs from April 1 to April 30, 2026, at The Mellon Room, Northeast Harbor Public Library.

COMMUNITY BLANKET PROJECT

MONDAY, APRIL 6

APRIL 6 — OPEN MIC

Poster for Trenton Grange Open Mic event, featuring a vintage microphone illustration, with details about the event including dates, times, and location.

APRIL 6 —The Portrait of Antoine & Marie-Anne Lavoisier

A woman in a white dress with a blue sash stands beside a man in formal attire, who is writing at a table. They are in an elegantly decorated room with scientific instruments on the table.

Monday, April 6, 2026 at 5 p.m.
Online event via Zoom

BAR HARBOR—Join Hermann Haller, M.D., President of MDI Biological Laboratory, scientist and passionate art historian, for a fascinating exploration of one of the most iconic paintings of the Enlightenment.

In this lively and thought-provoking talk, Dr. Haller will unravel the remarkable story behind Jacques-Louis David’s The Portrait of Antoine & Marie-Anne Lavoisier.

Blending art, science and history, he will examine Lavoisier’s groundbreaking work in chemistry, the political and social forces of the French Revolution, and how these threads come together in a single powerful image.

Drawing on his lifelong passion for viewing art through the eyes of a scientist, Dr. Haller brings this masterpiece to life with insight, humor, and clarity. Whether you love history, science, art, or great storytelling, this talk promises an engaging and unforgettable evening.

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:

Joan Vienot Solo Exhibit

TUESDAY, APRIL 7

APRIL 7 — THE LIBRARIANS

Promotional flyer for a screening of the film 'The Librarians' at the Southwest Harbor Public Library on April 7th from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m., in-person only.

OPEN TABLE MDI — TUESDAY COMMUNITY SUPPERS

Promotional image for Open Table MDI Tuesday Community Supper featuring a community dining event with people gathered around tables, enjoying food and conversation.

CRANE FOLDING

STORY AND PLAY

Tai Chi Tuesdays with Andrea Lepcio at ArtWaves

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

An individual practicing Tai Chi in a room, wearing a white long-sleeve shirt and black pants, with the text promoting a class on Tuesdays at 10:30 am, led by Andrea Lepcio.

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

Drop-ins welcome!

THE WAY OF BEING

Move Free Run Club

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

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

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:

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 8

APRIL 8 — POKEMON CLUB

Promotional poster for the Pokemon Club at the Southeast Harbor Public Library featuring Pikachu and Squirtle. Details include event dates, inviting kids 8+, and highlighted activities like playing and trading Pokemon.

APRIL 8 — BAR HARBOR BIKE BUS

A group of children and adults gathered with bicycles in a parking area, promoting the Bar Harbor Bike Bus program with a colorful flyer. The flyer includes dates for bike meet-ups, requirements for participation, and a smiling adult with a bike helmet leading the group.

MUSIC BINGO WITH MATTY P AT THE FINBACK!

A colorful promotional poster for Music Bingo event, featuring the text 'Music Bingo!' prominently, details about the host Matty P, and a food offer for a Quarter Pounder with Cheese and Fries Basket priced at $10. The event is scheduled for Wednesday at 6pm.

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 event poster for 'Storytimes' featuring a caterpillar with glasses reading a book, a house, a rainbow, and an owl reading a book. It lists two session times: 'Babies' on Wednesdays at 10:00 am and 'Families' on Fridays at 10:00 am, with a background of flowers.

GIRLS WHO CODE

JUST THIS MEDITATION

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

Promotional poster for a guided meditation session with Tom Tanguay at Somesville Library, featuring details about the event, including the location and time.

CHRONICLES OF YARNIA

A close-up of a person's hands crocheting a green item with a golden crochet hook. The background is a soft, blurred setting with a mobile phone 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.

Wednesday events via the Chamber:

Joan Vienot Solo Exhibit

THURSDAY, APRIL 9

APRIL 9 — Novelist Amitav Ghosh Explores Memory, Catastrophe, and the Sea at COA Forum

A mature man with white hair and glasses, wearing a dark sweater and a green vest, stands outdoors in front of a wooden fence, looking directly at the camera with a thoughtful expression.

BAR HARBOR — Acclaimed author and cultural critic Amitav Ghosh presents Stories from the Edge of the Sea: Memory, Catastrophe, and the Indian Ocean at the College of the Atlantic Gillis Blue Humanities Forum on Thursday, April 9 at 4:10 p.m. The free event takes place in the Thomas S. Gates, Jr. Community Center. Registration is required at bit.ly/ghoshforum.

APRIL 9 — LOCAL SOLUTIONS

A colorful illustration of houses surrounded by trees and vibrant fall foliage, showcasing a peaceful rural scene.

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

APRIL 9 — COMMUNITY CIRCLE

Graphic promoting a 'Community Circle' event with Downeast Restorative Justice, featuring a new discussion topic each meeting. Includes details of the event date and time.

APRIL 9 — PEREGRINE ROAD

Two women engage in a music conversation, one playing an accordion and the other sitting at a piano, with bookshelves in the background. Event details include 'Music & Conversation', 'Peregrine Road', and 'Thursday, April 9th, 5:30pm' at Jesup Memorial Library.

STITCHES KNITTING AND CROCHET GROUP!

A colorful knitted item laid flat with knitting needles and a ball of yarn beside it, featuring text that reads 'Stitches Knitting Group Meets Thursdays 3-5'.

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 seated male figure in charcoal on a sketchpad with colored pencils laid beside it. The text overlay announces 'Weekly Figure Drawing' with details of the session time and location.

DANCE LESSONS AT ARTWAVES

Spring dance classes schedule featuring various levels of ballet and contemporary dance for students from Pre-K to adults.

Thursday events via the Chamber:

FRIDAY, APRIL 10

APRIL 10—HEALTHY ACADIA—ART FOR HEALTH AND HOPE

APRIL 10 — MIDDLE SCHOOL NIGHT

A promotional flyer for Mount Desert Island YMCA's Middle School Night, featuring children playing foosball and swimming. The flyer includes event details such as date, time, and registration information. It highlights activities like games, pizza, and dessert.

APRIL 10 — SO GOOD

Promotional poster for 'So Good: The Neil Diamond Experience' featuring performer Robert Neary, highlighting it as the #1 Neil Diamond tribute in America, with details about the event on April 10 at Criterion Theatre in Bar Harbor, ME.

AMPLIFY GOOD

PAINT AND SIP

A watercolor illustration featuring a small brown mouse holding an acorn, standing in lush green grass near a large red-and-white spotted mushroom, with a soft pink circle in the background.

Join us for our monthly evening paint ‘n’ sip workshops with instructor Erika Elizabeth at the Gilley for a fun evening of learning and art. Students are guided step by step through the process of painting, with plenty of explanation and instruction along the way.

Each month has a different theme and inspiration-painting. We’ll use ink and watercolor in April to paint an adorable mouse and a mushroom under a strawberry moon.

Sip on wine, tea or seltzer as part of this adults-only class, which is suitable for artists of all levels who are at least 21 years old. All materials and beverages provided.

Wendell Gilley Museum, 4 Herrick Rd, Southwest Harbor

NOTE: The date for this class has been changed from April 3 to April 11.

Reserve your spot here: https://www.wendellgilleymuseum.org/reserve/Lwb3G

BIRDERS’ CAFE

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

FAMILY STORY TIME AT SOUTHWEST HARBOR

A colorful graphic promoting story times for babies and families. Features a caterpillar reading a book, a house, a rainbow, and an owl reading. Text highlights 'Babies Wednesdays 10:00 am' and 'Families Fridays 10:00 am' with floral accents.

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, APRIL 11

APRIL 11 — WORLD OF WONDERS

Promotional image for a multigenre workshop titled 'World of Wonders' led by Carl Little, taking place at Jesup Memorial Library on April 11th. Features details about the Camden Festival of Poetry scheduled for May 12-16, 2026, with keynote speaker Aimee Nezhukumatatil. Includes colorful floral graphics and a portrait of Carl Little.

APRIL 11 — FISHING CREEL BASKET

A promotional flyer for a Fishing Creel Basket workshop at MDI High School on April 11, 2026, featuring a woven basket, fishing rods, and information about the event.

APRIL 11 — ART WORKSHOP WITH JENNIFER JUDD-McGEE

Promotional image for an art workshop at the Northeast Harbor Library featuring Jennifer Judd-McGee. The event is scheduled for Saturday, April 11 at 9:15 AM.

APRIL 11, MAY 9 AND 23 — KARAOKE AT SAFE HARBOR

Event poster for Karaoke Night at Safe Harbor Alano Club, featuring a microphone graphic, scheduled for Saturdays from 5:30 to 8:30 PM, hosted by Lena and Dana, promoting a substance-free atmosphere and asking attendees to bring snacks.

APRIL 11 — POLAR PLUNGE

A colorful graphic promoting a 'Polar Pledge' campaign, featuring a wave design, a QR code for pledging, and the text encouraging donations for every 15 seconds spent in the ocean.

It’s a polar plunge at Seal Harbor Beach from 6:00-7:00 PM to help MDI HS students pay for their Iceland trip.

APRIL 11 — PORTRAIT DAY!

A promotional graphic for a Portrait Day event featuring details such as date, time, location, and pricing. The design includes a QR code for signing up and highlights the photographers involved.

A promotional flyer for a Portrait Day event featuring a mother and daughter smiling together. The text provides details about the event, including date, time, location, pricing, and instructions for signing up.

It’s a portrait session from 12-4 PM to help MDI HS students pay for their Iceland trip.

KARAOKE NIGHT AT FINBACK ALE HOUSE

Promotional poster for Finback Ale House Karaoke Night featuring three singers on stage, lively audience, and musical elements. Text highlights details including free admission and age requirement.

STORY TIME

SATURDAYS! BABY AND ME YOGA!

Flyer for 'Baby and Me Yoga' classes at Harbor House from January 11th to March 1st. Includes two levels: 'Little Wigglers' for non-walking babies and 'Busy Bees' for toddlers. Teaches movement, mindfulness, and connection. Instructor details and pricing are provided.

PRAYER SHAWL MISSION GROUP

Event flyer for a Prayer Shawl Mission Team start-up meeting, detailing date, time, location, and contact information for participants interested in knitting or 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 a pair of pink ballet shoes displayed on a wooden floor, with text promoting a 'Mommy & Me Ballet' event on Saturdays at 10 am.

DANCE LESSONS AT ARTWAVES

Promotional image for spring dance classes featuring a ballet dancer in a white tutu, alongside class schedule details for Thursdays and Saturdays.

Saturday events via the Chamber:

SUNDAY, APRIL 12

KIDS CHESS CLUB AT CHOCO-LATTE

Close-up of a chess board with a mix of black and white chess pieces, including a knight, king, and pawns, featuring the text 'Chess Clubs for Kids' in the corner.

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:

Joan Vienot Solo Exhibit

FUTURE EVENTS!

APRIL 16 — HCDC APRIL Meeting: Nirav Shah & Jordan Wood

April 16, 2026 7:00PM – 8:30PM – In Person & via Zoom

Unitarian Universalist Church 121 Bucksport Rd, Ellsworth

On Thursday, April 16, the Hancock County Democratic Committee will hold its general monthly meeting, featuring two special guests.

The April meeting will begin with some brief business and will feature Gubernatorial Candidate Nirav Shah and Congressional Candidate Jordan Wood. Nirav Shah, an attorney, economist, and public health leader, seeks to address significant challenges, lead with vision, and deliver results for our state. Jordan Wood, a dedicated public servant, is running for Congress to address America’s pressing crisis. His career has been dedicated to combating corruption. Nirav Shah, attending in person and Jordan Wood, via Zoom, will speak briefly before answering questions.

Pre-registration for Zoom participation is required by noon the day before the meeting at www.hancockdems.org. You will receive a unique link to join the meeting.

APRIL 16 — FROCK SWAP

Promotional poster for a Frock Swap event at YWCA in Bar Harbor, featuring details on donation items, admission fees, and event information.

APRIL 16 — INSECT OLYMPICS!

Event poster for the Insect Olympics, hosted by Southwest Harbor Public Library and UMaine Cooperative Extension. The event is on April 16th from 3:30 to 4:30 PM. It encourages kids 5 and older to showcase their skills and learn about insect adaptations, featuring images of children and insects.

APRIL 16 – TEA AT THE LIBRARY

Promotional poster for a tea event at Southwest Harbor Public Library on April 16th from 2:00 to 3:30 PM, featuring tea, treats, music, and conversation. Includes artwork of a teacup with a sunflower and details about the event.

APRIL 16 — WITCHES IN THE WILD

A group of children participating in a Shakespeare workshop, holding papers and performing on stage. The event is labeled 'Witches in the Wild' and is intended for grades 4-8, held at the Jesup Memorial Library on April 16.

APRIL 17 — WITHIN THE WHALE!

Promotional image for the 'Within the Whale' educational event at the Southwest Harbor Public Library, featuring a life-sized humpback whale installation. The event details include the date, time, and location, along with a QR code for registration.

April 17, 18, 24 and 25 at 7 p.m. and April 19 and 26 at 2 p.m. FROZEN!

Promotional poster for Disney's Frozen the Broadway Musical, showing a silhouette of a character with icy blue effects. Details include performance dates from April 17th to 26th, 2026 at the 1932 Criterion Theater in Bar Harbor.

Acadia Community Theater proudly presents Disney’s Frozen at the 1932 Criterion Theatre.

APRIL 18 — COA Students Spin and Knit for Cancer Support in Global Wool Challenge

A team of COA students and community members, led by professor Susan Letcher, will compete with teams of wool crafters worldwide to create a sweater directly from a sheep’s back to a human’s back in as little time as possible for the 30th annual International Back to Back Wool Challenge.

The COA Spinsters take on the asynchronous challenge April 18 at COA’s Thomas S. Gates, Jr. Community Center. They invite all to come cheer them on throughout the day and help raise funds for Sarah’s House, a compassionate “home away from home” for cancer patients and their caregivers in the Bangor area, by purchasing t-shirts and handmade artwork and crafts by COA students.

8 a.m.–11 p.m.
Thomas S. Gates, Jr. Community Center
105 Eden Street
Bar Harbor
Free and open to the public

APRIL 18, MAY 2,16 & 30 — OPEN MIC AT SAFE HARBOR

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

APRIL 18 LONG POST FIGURE DRAWING

Promotional image for a Long Pose Figure Drawing class featuring details about dates and time.

APRIL 18 — ANNUAL HAM RADIO SYMPOSIUM

The Ellsworth Amateur Wireless Association will hold its annual ham radio symposium on Saturday, April 18, from noon to 4 pm, at the Meadow View Phase 4 Community Room, 25 Tweedie Lane, in Ellsworth. This year’s theme is “Focused Communications: Choosing the Best Tools.” There will be five presentations, information tables, and time for chatting and community building.

The presentations are (1) Get the Most From HamAlert, (2) Remote Amateur Radio for Everyone, (3) Can You Hear Me Now? Deploying Maine’s Decentralized, Encrypted Meshtasitc Backbone, (4) 3D Printing for Ham Radio Projects, and (5) APRS: More Than Tracking. Information tables will focus on several topics, including Resources for Women in Ham Radio and the North American QRP CW Club (using Morse Code).

Amateur radio, also called ham radio, is a popular service and hobby that uses various radio frequencies for non-commercial communication, experimentation, and public service. Ham radio operators communicate locally, worldwide, with satellites and astronauts, without relying on the internet or cell services. More details can be found at: https://w1tu.org/focused-communications-choosing-the-best-tools/

APRIL 19 —COA Senior Class Hosts Contra Dance

The College of the Atlantic Class of 2026 invites all to a community contra dance on Sunday, April 19, from 3–5 p.m. The dance takes place in the Newlin Gardens at the center of campus, or in the Thomas S. Gates, Jr. Community Center in case of inclement weather.

Admission is $10. The event is a fundraiser for the 2026 senior class gift. There will be live music with Big Moose Band and dance calling by Darcy Kerr.
coa.edu/about/events

APRIL 19—SPRING FLING AT THE YWCA

Colorful paper Easter eggs and spring flowers arranged artistically, with details on an event hosted by YWCA.

APRIL 22 — JELLY BEAN DAY CHESS TOURNAMENT

Promotional image for the National Jelly Bean Day Chess Tournament at Jesup Memorial Library featuring chess pieces on a board, with event details on a purple background.

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 6:30 PM at Jesup Memorial Library. Background features a scenic view with trees and rocks.

APRIL 23 — SCIENTIFICALLY SPEAKING

Promotional image for a virtual event titled 'Scientifically Speaking', featuring presenters Alexander Arnut, Ph.D., Robyn Reeve, Ph.D., emcee Emily Moser, MBA, CFRE, and moderator Michael Duran, Ph.D. Scheduled for April 21, 2026, from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. ET.

APRIL 25—Join Us for Friends of Acadia’s 25th Annual Earth Day Roadside Cleanup on April 25 — Registration Is Now Open

Join us for Friends of Acadia’s 25th Annual Earth Day Roadside Cleanup on April 25, 2026, from 8:30-11:30 a.m. This long-running volunteer event brings people together to help care for Acadia National Park’s surrounding communities by picking up trash that has gathered over the winter. Please register by April 17 at friendsofacadia.org/earthday. Thank you to everyone one who has volunteered over the years to help keep our communities, waterways, and park clean!

APRIL 25 — CONTRA DANCING

Graphic promoting contra dancing at the Jesup, featuring a couple dancing with text detailing the event time and band.

APRIL 24 WILD SENSES

APRIL 24 — MAC BARNETT

Promotional image for a Featured Author Storytime event featuring Mac Barnett at Jesup Memorial Library, showing three children's books on a table, including 'Extra Yarn' and 'Sam & Dave Dig a Hole'.

APRIL 25 — FREE TOOL SWAP

Promotional image for a free tool swap event at the Northeast Harbor Library, featuring woodworking tools and collaboration with the Mount Desert Sustainability Committee. Event details include the date: Saturday, April 25, at 9:00 AM.

APRIL 29 — WEDNESDAY BOOK CLUBS

SOMESVILLE LIBRARY BOOK CLUB

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

April: Playground by Richard Powers

May: The Correspondent by Virginia Evans

APRIL 30 — MR. DREW AND HIS ANIMALS, TOO!

Event flyer for a wildlife program featuring Mr. Drew and exotic animals at Southwest Harbor Public Library.

MAY 3 — COMMUNITY REPAIR CAFE

Promotional flyer for a Community Repair Cafe, highlighting event details such as date, time, and items to bring for repair, including clothes, bicycles, furniture, and small electrical appliances.

MAY 9 AND 23 — KARAOKE AT SAFE HARBOR

Promotional flyer for a Karaoke Night at Safe Harbor Alano Club, featuring a microphone graphic and colorful, vibrant background. The event is scheduled for Saturdays from 5:30 to 8:30 PM, hosted by Lena and Dana. It encourages attendees to bring snacks and mentions available beverages.

MAY 15, 16, 17—COMMUNITY THREADS

Promotional poster for 'Community Threads' event hosted by the Bar Harbor Historical Society, featuring event dates, times, and activities related to textiles.

MAY 24 — THE WALLFLOWERS

Promotional poster for The Wallflowers' 30th Anniversary Tour of 'Bringing Down the Horse,' featuring a close-up of the lead singer, date, and venue details.

JUNE 7 — DUSTBOWL REVIVAL

Promotional poster for the concert featuring Dustbowl Revival and The Steel Wheels at Criterion Theatre in Bar Harbor, ME on June 7. The design includes images of the bands and event details.

JUNE 13 — FLOYDIAN TRIP

Promotional poster for the FLOYDIAN TRIP concert featuring vibrant lighting effects and musicians performing on stage. Event details include 'Echoes Through Time', scheduled for Saturday, June 13, at Criterion Theatre in Bar Harbor, ME.

JULY 11 — JAMMY BUFFET

Colorful concert poster for 'Jamy Buffet' featuring dancing figures and a hibiscus flower. Details include 'lakes below the mountains tour', 'Saturday July 11', and venue information for Criterion Theatre in Bar Harbor, ME.

JULY 22 — PUNCH BROTHERS

Promotional image for the band Punch Brothers, featuring five members posing in stylish outfits against a brick wall. Text includes details for a performance at the Criterion Theatre in Bar Harbor, Maine on July 22.

JULY 28 — RHIANNON GIDDENS

Rhiannon Giddens seated with a banjo, wearing a green knitted sweater, promoting a concert on July 28 in Bar Harbor, ME at the Criterion Theatre.

AUGUST 8 — MAMMA MANIA

Promotional poster for 'Mamma Mania!', an American tribute to ABBA, featuring two performers in glamorous costumes with disco elements. Date and location of the event are highlighted.

OCTOBER 10 — TUSK

Promotional poster for Tusk, a Fleetwood Mac tribute band, showcasing the band members performing on stage with the event details, including date and venue.

LIST OF ORGANIZATIONS AND WHERE TO FIND THEIR EVENTS

THE ABBE!

For a list of Abbe events, click here.

ACADIA CHAMBER

For a list of Acadia Chamber events, click here.

ACADIA NATIONAL PARK

For a list of events at the park, you can visit the National Park Service’s calendar or Ranger Programs web pages.

ACADIA SENIOR COLLEGE

Acadia Senior College offers interesting talks, informative classes, lively discussions, field trips, retreats, and fun gatherings. For a list of its events, head here.

ACADIA TRAD FESTIVAL

Promotional poster for the Acadia Festival of Traditional Music & Dance, showcasing musicians and dancers, featuring details about the event's date, location, and available classes.

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 sign displaying a live music schedule with a whale graphic. The schedule includes events for each day of the week, highlighting open mic nights, performances by Rob Reid, karaoke nights, and other artists, along with their respective time slots.

FOGTOWN (In Ellsworth, but by request)

Text promoting weekly events at the Ellsworth Taproom, including Open Mic Night every Wednesday at 6 PM, Trivia Night every Thursday at 6:30 PM, and Live Music every Friday at 6 PM.

There is an open mic night Wednesday evenings, trivia nights on Thursday evenings and live music in the beer garden on Friday evenings.

The Ellsworth farmers market is also now held in the parking lot of Fogtown brewery Saturday mornings beginning at around nine.

Link to the website with all the events: https://www.fogtownbrewing.com/events

THE GALLERY AT SOMES SOUND

For a list of exhibitions and to find out more, click here.

THE GRAND THEATER (In Ellsworth, but by request)

For a list of Grand events, click here.

HARBOR HOUSE

For a full list of events, click here for programs, click here.

HEALTHY ACADIA EVENTS

For a list of events, click here.

HIDDEN BARN BOOKS IN BAR HARBOR

Hidden Barn Books is located in Bar Harbor behind Reel Pizza. For a list of events, click here.

JESUP EVENTS

For a full list of Jesup Memorial Library events, click through to its calendar here.

REOCCURING PROGRAMS:

Bar Harbor Scrabble Club

Connect with fellow word-lovers: all skill levels are welcome! Players are encouraged to bring their own boards, and some boards will also be provided. Scrabble Club meets on second and fourth Saturdays from 10:00am to 1:00pm.

Write On! Writing Group

Join the Write On! Writing Group for support in your craft. The Write On! writers meet Saturday mornings at 9:00am on Zoom. For more information, please contact the library at info@jesuplibrary.org.

Jesup Knitters’ Guild

Fiber artists of all skill levels are welcome to drop in and enjoy crafting and conversation with the Jesup Knitters’ Guild, Thursday evenings at 5:00pm!

LAND AND GARDEN PRESERVE

For a full list of Land and Garden Preserve events, click through here.

LOCAL SOLUTIONS

A colorful illustration of houses and trees with autumn foliage, featuring green grass and a blue border.

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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