Memorial Day Events and Other Events This Weekend.
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Memorial Day Events and Other Events This Weekend.

An elderly man in a military uniform salutes while standing near a memorial with a wreath and American flags in the foreground.

MOUNT DESERT ISLAND REGION—It’s Memorial Day weekend and we’ve compiled the events that we’re aware of into this one article to help you find when and where things are happening.

We’re beginning with Memorial Day and then we’ll share events on Saturday and Sunday.

Poster for Bar Harbor Bicycle Shop's Memorial Day Sale featuring patriotic colors and imagery. The design includes the shop's logo, a lighthouse, and promotes discounts on bike gear and accessories.

MONDAY, MAY 25—MEMORIAL DAY

SOUTHWEST HARBOR AND TREMONT

Promotional flyer for the Memorial Day Parade in Southwest Harbor-Tremont on May 25th, 2026. Includes schedule of events: Family Fun Run/Walk, parade lineup, ceremonies, and refreshments.

BAR HARBOR

Promotional poster for a Memorial Day remembrance ceremony featuring event details, date, and a patriotic theme with the American flag.

MOUNT DESERT

A community cookout event, featuring smiling participants. An older woman holds a spatula while a man in a blue shirt poses with tongs. A food serving area is in the foreground, with tables and attendees in the background.

The Memorial Day parade begins at the Mount Desert Elementary School at 10:30 a.m. It ends at the Village Green. Ceremonies begin at 11. The Neighborhood House hosts a cookout on the Green. Veterans eat for free. All others have a suggested donation of $5.

MAY 25 and 26 MEMORIAL DAY BOOK SALE

Promotional graphic for a Memorial Day Book Sale featuring colorful stacked books, with event details including dates and times.

SATURDAY, MAY 23

MAY 23—Island Arts Association Memorial Weekend Craft Fair

Promotional poster for the Island Arts Association Memorial Weekend Craft Fair, featuring event details, dates, and location at Village Green, Bar Harbor.

MDI DRAMA!!

A brightly lit neon sign displaying '3 MINUTES LEFT' with colorful blue and pink elements.

“8 Minutes Left” will run for three performances at MDI High School’s Higgins-Demas Theater: the premiere on Friday, May 22 @ 7:00 p.m., and two performances on Saturday, May 23, at 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.

Tickets for adults are $10 and students & seniors are $5 and will be available at the door.

Please visit MDIDRAMA.ORG for more info.

MAY 23—KARAOKE AT SAFE HARBOR

Promotional poster for Karaoke Night at Safe Harbor Alano Club, featuring a microphone graphic and colorful background. Event details include date, time (5:30-8:30 PM), hosts (Lena & Dana), and a message encouraging guests to bring snacks. Emphasis on a substance-free atmosphere.

MAY 23—CONTRADANCE AT THE JESUP

A flyer advertising a monthly contrdance event at the Jesup Memorial Library in Bar Harbor. It features two dancers, one in a red dress and the other in casual attire. The event details include the date, time, suggested donation, and music by Big Moose, with all dances taught by Alice Slater.

MAY 23 — FREE WILDLIFE EVENTS AT ACADIA WILDLIFE CENTER

A playful fox sitting in a crate, licking its lips with a background of trees and a mesh fence.
Courtesy of Acadia Wildlife

MOUNT DESERT ISLAND—Acadia Wildlife Center will be hosting multiple Saturday events for the public throughout the summer.

To learn more and to register, head to this site.

May 23 Kids Storytime at Acadia Wildlife Center

Saturday, May 23, 2026

Acadia Wildlife Center, Bar Harbor, Maine, United States

Free

May 23 Education Program at Acadia Wildlife Center

Saturday, May 23, 2026

Acadia Wildlife Center, Bar Harbor, Maine, United States

Free

KARAOKE NIGHT AT FINBACK ALE HOUSE

A vibrant poster advertising Karaoke Night at Finback Ale House. Three singers perform on stage, with a drummer in the background. The text highlights the event details, including every Saturday at 9 PM, free admission, and that it's 21+ only.

SUNDAY, MAY 24

MAY 24—THE WALLFLOWERS AT THE CRITERION

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

ISLAND ARTS ASSOCIATION CRAFT FAIR!

Promotional poster for the Island Arts Association Memorial Weekend Craft Fair in Bar Harbor, featuring a photo of various craft booths set up in a park, with event details including dates, times, and a call to support local independent artists.

BOOM CONCERT AT THE BAR HARBOR CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH

Baroque Orchestra of Maine (BOOM) will perform at the Bar Harbor Congregational Church on Sunday, May 24 at 4 p.m. Heidi Powell, baroque violin and Max Treitler, baroque cello will perform violin concertos from ‘La Cetra’ by Antonio Vivaldi, as well as sonatas by Biber, Handel and Matteis. Audience members will learn about the historical context of the composers, music and instruments as part of the concert. Tickets are available at the door, adults are $30, students are free. For more information contact fiddleheadheidi@gmail.com, or visit: baroqueorchestraofmaine.org.

SOUL BENDERS FOR FOOD ACCESS AT THE GRAND

A live performance by the band The Soulbenders at a benefit concert for 'Food for Health', with warm lighting and enthusiastic musicians singing and playing instruments.

The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by Acadia Brochures of Maine.

Display of various brochures related to Acadia National Park and local attractions in Maine, featuring the text 'Acadia Brochures of Maine' prominently.

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