And in the near future.

Apr 13, 2026

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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.

A detailed listing of various restaurants and food delivery services in Bar Harbor and surrounding areas, including operating hours, contact information, and delivery options.

ONGOING…

ARTWAVES IN APRIL

A promotional flyer for ArtWaves showcasing April 2026 arts, crafts, and movement classes, including class details, schedules, and pricing.

KIDS’ SCAVENGER HUNT AT SOUTHWEST HARBOR PUBLIC LIBRARY

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

Poster for MDI High School National Art Honor Society exhibit, featuring artwork and event details, including dates April 1-30 and a QR code.

YMCA SPRING CLASSES

Promotional flyer for Mount Desert Island YMCA showcasing various spring fitness classes and schedules.

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

A promotional flyer for free tax help services at libraries in Mount Desert Island (MDI). It includes dates and contact information for Jesup Memorial Library, Northeast Harbor Library, and Southwest Harbor Public Library, specifically for taxpayers with low and moderate income.

JOAN VIENOT SHOW

Promotional poster for an art exhibit by Joan Vienot titled 'Autumn Light at Hunters Beach', showcasing a landscape with colorful foliage against rocky cliffs. Dates for the exhibit are April 1 to April 30, 2026, held at The Mellon Room, Northeast Harbor Public Library, Maine.

COMMUNITY BLANKET PROJECT

MONDAY, APRIL 13

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:

TUESDAY, APRIL 14

OPEN TABLE MDI — TUESDAY COMMUNITY SUPPERS

A promotional image for a community supper event featuring a large dining table with people enjoying dinner together. The event highlights local art and includes details such as 'Open Table MDI Tuesday Community Supper' and live music. Inset images showcase colorful vegetables and groups of people at the dinner.

CRANE FOLDING

STORY AND PLAY

Children and adults participating in a storytime event at a library, with kids reading books and sitting on colorful rugs and bean bags.

Tai Chi Tuesdays with Andrea Lepcio at ArtWaves

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

A woman performing a Tai Chi pose in a light-filled room, with text overlay indicating the class details: 'Tai Chi Tuesdays 10:30 am Lead 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 15

APRIL 15 — ECHOES IN THE FOG

Promotional graphic for 'Echoes in the Fog' live reading at the Northeast Harbor Library, featuring a book cover and event details.

APRIL 15 — BAR HARBOR BIKE BUS

Group of children and adults in biking gear smiling at the camera, gathered in a parking lot with bicycles, promoting the Bar Harbor Bike Bus program.

MUSIC BINGO WITH MATTY P AT THE FINBACK!

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

BAR HARBOR BIKE SHOP RENTALS ALL WINTER LONG

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

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

Northeast Harbor Library—Readers Unite!

Illustration promoting the Readers Unite! After School Reading Club at the Northeast Harbor Library, featuring a girl with a book and a boy jumping on an open book, set against a whimsical cloud background.

Love reading? Join us for Readers Unite! Reading Club. This will be an opportunity to read together, share books we love, and have quiet independent reading time. Grades 3 and up are welcome. Come every week, or pop in anytime! Link to register is here.

SOUTHWEST HARBOR

A colorful illustration promoting storytime events for babies and families, featuring a caterpillar reading a book, an owl reading, a house, flowers, and a rainbow. The schedule lists storytimes on Wednesdays at 10:00 am for babies and Fridays at 10:00 am for families.

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, detailing the event's schedule for beginners and regular practitioners.

CHRONICLES OF YARNIA

A person crocheting with a green yarn and a yellow crochet hook, focused on their project. In the background, a smartphone is visible on a surface.

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:

THURSDAY, APRIL 16

APRIL 16 — FAMILY STEAM NIGHT AT CONNERS EMERSON

Promotional poster for a Family STEAM Night event featuring colorful graphics of science and technology icons. The event is scheduled for Thursday, April 16th, from 5-7 PM, with an 8th Grade Spaghetti Supper fundraiser from 5-6:30 PM.

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

Event flyer for YWCA Frock Swap, featuring details including date, time, location, donation information, and admission prices.

APRIL 16 — WIC CLINIC

Promotional flyer for the WIC clinic at Southwest Harbor Public Library, detailing services, eligibility, and contact information. Features an image of a smiling baby in a high chair.

APRIL 16 — INSECT OLYMPICS!

Promotional graphic for Insect Olympics event at Southwest Harbor Public Library and UMaine Cooperative Extension, scheduled for April 16th from 3:30 to 4:30 PM, featuring illustrations of kids and insects.

APRIL 16 – TEA AT THE LIBRARY

Promotional event flyer for 'Tea at the Library' hosted by Southwest Harbor Public Library on April 16th from 2:00 to 3:30 PM, featuring tea, treats, music, and conversation. Artwork depicts a teacup with a sunflower and tea tag.

APRIL 16 — WITCHES IN THE WILD

A young boy performing in a Shakespeare workshop, holding a script with other children in the background. The event details are displayed alongside in a red and white graphic format.

STITCHES KNITTING AND CROCHET GROUP!

A colorful knitted piece displayed with knitting needles and a ball of yarn, 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 figure in motion on a sketchbook, accompanied by colored pencils, with text advertising a weekly figure drawing class.

DANCE LESSONS AT ARTWAVES

Spring Dance Classes schedule, featuring ballet and contemporary dance lessons for various age groups on Thursdays and Saturdays, with an image of a ballerina in a white tutu.

Thursday events via the Chamber:

FRIDAY, APRIL 17

APRIL 17 — WITHIN THE WHALE!

Promotional image for an immersive educational event titled 'Within the Whale' at the Southwest Harbor Public Library, featuring a life-sized model of a humpback whale. The event is scheduled for April 17th from 1:00 to 3:00 pm at the Pemetic Elementary School gymnasium.

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, featuring icy blue visuals and a silhouetted figure with outstretched arms. Details include performance dates from April 17-26, 2026, showtimes, and venue information for the Criterion Theater in Bar Harbor.

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

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 storytime events for babies and families, featuring a caterpillar reading a book, an owl reading, a house, a rainbow, and flowers. The schedule indicates babies meet 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, APRIL 18

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 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, showcasing a character surrounded by icy effects. Performance dates are April 17-26, 2026, at the Criterion Theater in Bar Harbor.

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

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

Promotional poster for an Open Mic Night event hosted by Safe Harbor Alano Club, featuring a vintage microphone, event details, and encouraging participation with an emphasis on a welcoming atmosphere.

APRIL 18 —SLUMBERPAWTY FUNDRAISER

A promotional graphic featuring a dog in a pajama outfit and a cat with its paw raised, advertising a fundraiser event called 'Slumber Pawty' for the Feel Better Fund, scheduled for April 18-19 at a shelter.

APRIL 18 LONG POST FIGURE DRAWING

Promotional image for a Long Pose Figure Drawing class. Includes text about the schedule on select Saturdays from 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM, with dates March 28, April 18, and May 16. The background features sketches of human figures.

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/

KARAOKE NIGHT AT FINBACK ALE HOUSE

Promotional poster for Finback Ale House Karaoke Night featuring lively illustrations of three performers on stage with microphones, surrounded by an enthusiastic audience. Text highlights include 'KARAOKE NIGHT!', 'Be the star that you are', and details about the event such as 'Every Saturday Night', 'Starting @ 9:00 PM', and 'Free Admission | 21+ Only'.

STORY TIME

SATURDAYS! BABY AND ME YOGA!

A flyer for 'Baby and Me Yoga' classes held at Harbor House from January 11th to March 1st, featuring two levels: Little Wigglers for babies and Busy Bees for toddlers, with details on class structure and instructor information.

PRAYER SHAWL MISSION GROUP

Event flyer for a Prayer Shawl Mission Team start-up, detailing date, time, and location at Bar Harbor Congregational Church. Includes images of people knitting and crocheting.

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

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

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

MOMMY AND ME BALLET

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

DANCE LESSONS AT ARTWAVES

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

Saturday events via the Chamber:

SUNDAY, APRIL 19

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 — CLEAN UP THE MANSET SHORE

Clean Maine Shores Manset Shore Cleanup will gather at Peter Trout’s Restaurant Southwest Harbor 9:30 AM Sunday, April 19. Refreshments at 1:00 PM.

APRIL 19—SPRING FLING AT THE YWCA

Colorful paper Easter eggs and flowers arranged on a light background, promoting a spring event.

KIDS CHESS CLUB AT CHOCO-LATTE

Close-up of a chessboard with black and white chess pieces, featuring a text overlay that says '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:

FUTURE EVENTS!

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

Promotional flyer for an Open Mic Night at Safe Harbor Alano Club, featuring a vintage microphone, event details, and inviting atmosphere.

APRIL 21 — SCIENTIFICALLY SPEAKING

Graphic promoting a virtual event titled 'Scientifically Speaking' scheduled for April 21, 2026, from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. ET. It features four individuals: presenters Alexander Arnuk, Ph.D., and Robyn Reeve, Ph.D., emcee Emily Moser, MBA, CFRE, and moderator Michael Duran, Ph.D.

APRIL 21 — THROUGH THE EYES OF GRIEF

Promotional image for a poetry reading event titled 'Through the Eyes of Grief: A Celebration of Love,' featuring Dona J. Parker at the Southwest Harbor Public Library. The event is scheduled for Tuesday, April 21st, at 5:30 p.m. Attendees are encouraged to register using a QR code.

APRIL 22 — JELLY BEAN DAY CHESS TOURNAMENT

Event flyer for a National Jelly Bean Day Chess Tournament at Jesup Memorial Library, featuring chess pieces, date, time, and registration details.

APRIL 22 — AN EVENING OF POETRY

Promotional image for an event titled 'Born into Spring', featuring details about an evening of poetry including date and time, names of hosts, and a QR code for additional information.

APRIL 23 — LOCAL SOLUTIONS

Illustration of a scenic landscape featuring colorful houses and trees against a vibrant 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

APRIL 23 — CULTIVATING CIVIC ENGAGEMENT

Event poster featuring information about 'Cultivating Civic Engagement: Sowing Civil Servants' with Sabrina Calas at Jesup Memorial Library on April 23rd at 6:30pm, alongside a photo of a young woman outdoors next to rocks and trees.

APRIL 23 — SCIENTIFICALLY SPEAKING

Promotional image for the virtual event 'Scientifically Speaking', featuring details about the event date, time, and call to action to register. Includes headshots of the presenters Alexander Arluk, Ph.D., Robyn Reeve, Ph.D., emcee Emily Moser, MBA, CFRE, and moderator Michael Duran, Ph.D.

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 — TRENTON-SPECIFIC CLEAN-UP

Flyer for Earth Day roadside clean-up event seeking volunteers. Date: April 25, 2026. Location: Trenton Town Office, Route 3. Time: 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM. Contact information for Friends of Acadia included.

APRIL 25 — CONTRA DANCING

Promotional graphic for a Contra Dancing event at Jesup, featuring the Big Moose Contra Dance Band, with event details including timing and frequency.

APRIL 26 WILD SENSES

Event flyer for 'Project WILD' on April 26, focusing on animal superpowers and senses. Includes registration details, time, and pricing for families.

APRIL 24 — MAC BARNETT

Promotional image for a storytime event featuring author Mac Barnett at Jesup Memorial Library on April 24, showcasing three books: 'Extra Yarn,' 'Sam & Dave Dig a Hole,' and a book with a black triangular character.

APRIL 25 — FREE TOOL SWAP

Promotional image for a Free Tool Swap event at the Northeast Harbor Library, featuring a circular saw cutting wood, with event details including date and collaboration with the Mount Desert Sustainability Committee.

APRIL 29 — BARBARA KENT LAWRENCE

Promotional image for a Northeast Harbor Library author talk featuring Barbara Kent Lawrence, with her book 'Both Sides of the Pond: My Family's War, 1933-1946' displayed.

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!

Poster for an event at Southwest Harbor Public Library featuring Mr. Drew and exotic animals, including reptiles, amphibians, and invertebrates. The event is scheduled for April 30th from 3:30 to 4:30 PM with registration information included.

MAY 3 — COMMUNITY REPAIR CAFE

Promotional flyer for a Community Repair Cafe on May 3rd from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM, encouraging participants to bring items such as clothes, bicycles, small furniture, and electrical appliances for repair.

MAY 8 — HEATED RIVALRY DANCE PARTY

Promotional poster for a dance party titled 'Heated Rivalry' presented by Bar Harbor Pride and Ellsworth Pride. Event details include date, time, and location, along with a suggested donation for entry.

MAY 9 AND 23 — KARAOKE AT SAFE HARBOR

Promotional flyer for Karaoke Night at Safe Harbor Alano Club featuring a microphone graphic, bright colors, and event details including date, time, hosts, and location.

SEAL COVE AUTO MUSEUM 2026 SCHEDULE

Promotional poster for Seal Cove Auto Museum's Cars & Coffee event series in 2026, featuring an antique car, coffee beans, and a schedule of dates and themes for each event.

MAY 10 — COMMUNITY SUPPER

Promotional poster for the Second Sunday Supper event at the Safe Harbor Alano Club, featuring details about the date, time, and invitation to the public, along with illustrations of a chef.

MAY 15, 16, 17—COMMUNITY THREADS

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

MAY 24 — THE WALLFLOWERS

Promotional poster for The Wallflowers' 30th Anniversary Tour, featuring a close-up of the lead singer, event details, and mentions of Tom Petty.

JUNE 7 — DUSTBOWL REVIVAL

Promotional poster for a concert featuring Dustbowl Revival and The Steel Wheels, with event details for June 7 at Criterion Theatre in Bar Harbor, ME.

JUNE 13 — FLOYDIAN TRIP

A vibrant concert scene featuring musicians performing on stage with colorful lights, centered around a clock graphic. The event is called 'Floydian Trip: Echoes Through Time' scheduled for June 13 at the Criterion Theatre in Bar Harbor, ME.

JULY 11 — JAMMY BUFFET

Promotional poster for 'Jam my Buffet' concert featuring colorful dancing figures, with event details including date, location, and tour name.

JUNE 16 – 17 SUMMER SCRUB CLUB

Promotional poster for the Summer Scrub Club, a two-day health career exploration event for students in grades 7-12, taking place on June 16-17, 2026. Includes details on time, location, cost, and registration instructions.

JULY 22 — PUNCH BROTHERS

A group of five musicians posing in front of a brick wall, wearing stylish vintage clothing, with the text 'Punch Brothers' at the top and concert details below.

JULY 28 — RHIANNON GIDDENS

A woman in a green knitted sweater, sitting on a wooden floor, gently playing a banjo. Text overlay announces a performance by Rhiannon Giddens on July 28 at Criterion Theatre in Bar Harbor, ME.

AUGUST 8 — MAMMA MANIA

Poster for 'Mamma Mania!', an American tribute to ABBA, featuring two performers dressed in sparkling costumes. The event details include the date, August 8, and the location, Criterion Theatre in Bar Harbor, ME.

OCTOBER 10 — TUSK

Promotional poster for Tusk, a Fleetwood Mac tribute band, featuring the band members performing on stage with the event details: Saturday, October 10 at Criterion Theatre, Bar Harbor, ME.

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 events and classes in Bar Harbor, Maine, featuring images of musicians and dancers.

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 of live music events for the week, featuring a whale illustration, with details for each day including performers and time slots.

FOGTOWN (In Ellsworth, but by request)

Weekly events schedule for the Ellsworth Taproom, including Open Mic Night on Wednesdays at 6 PM, Trivia Night on Thursdays at 6:30 PM, and Live Music on Fridays 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 in green, blue, orange, and yellow, depicting a serene landscape.

Are you a parent or guardian of an adult with developmental delays, ID/D or Autism? Would you like support?

We are a parent run support group. Join a community of parents and guardians helping each other with problem solving, understanding adult services, advocacy and policy awareness. Our group includes parents and guardians of high school age and older. Organized by Local Solutions. Meetings are at the rectory building of St. Savior’s Church in Bar Harbor at 4:30 every 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.

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