And in the near future.

May 25, 2026

A sign reading 'CRAFT FAIR TODAY' in bold letters, placed in a park setting with tents and people in the background.

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.

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!

FUTURE EVENTS

You can see the upcoming events here.

LIST OF ORGANIZATIONS

You can see the list of local organizations and businesses and links to their calendars here.

LIVE MUSIC

You can see the live music that we know about here!

All of these are constantly evolving. And if you have additions, please let us know!

MONDAY, MAY 25

SOUTHWEST HARBOR AND TREMONT

Memorial Day flyer announcing the transition of the ceremony to indoor due to severe weather, featuring American flag background. Details include schedule of events and a message of gratitude for veterans.

BAR HARBOR

Memorial Day announcement featuring event details for a remembrance ceremony on May 25th, including a location, time, and key participants, alongside patriotic imagery of the American flag.

MOUNT DESERT

A graphic update about Memorial Day, featuring an American flag and icons representing weather, a building, and food, stating changes to the parade and ceremony details.

Due to weather, there have been changes to previous plans

Vehicles will meet at the Mount Desert Elementary School at 10 a.m. and head to the Neighborhood House at 10:30. Instead of at the Village Green, the cookout will be a cook-in at the Neighborhood House, following a Memorial Day Service inside. Veterans eat for free. All others have a suggested donation of $5.

MAY 25 and 26 MEMORIAL DAY BOOK SALE

Graphic announcing a Memorial Day Book Sale with dates and times: May 25 from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm and May 26 from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm, featuring books, DVDs, audiobooks, and collectibles.

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:

2026 Memorial Day with The US ARMY Band

TUESDAY, MAY 26

A promotional poster for an open jam event titled 'Showcase 1134' hosted by Real Deal Productions. The event features various performers including singers, comedians, and dancers, taking place every Tuesday at Trenton Grange Hall in Maine. The poster includes the names of the week's featured performers and contact information.

MAY 25 and 26 MEMORIAL DAY BOOK SALE AT NEH LIBRARY

Promotional image for Memorial Day Book Sale featuring stacked books and event details.

MAY 26 — BAR HARBOR HISTORICAL SOCIETY OPENING

A historic red brick building with a steep roof and decorative features, surrounded by greenery and flowers. The image announces the opening date of a museum on May 26, 2026, and includes a reference to the Bar Harbor Historical Society website.

MAY 26, 29 and JUNE 3 — CONCERT

Promotional poster for a violin and piano concert featuring Theo Mackinnon and McGhee Steiner, with guest cellist Melisande Duchez. Dates and locations are listed, including Bar Harbor Congregational Church, Gates Auditorium, and Turrets Great Hall.

MAY 26 — ASSEMBLING THE MOUNT DESERT ISLAND GEOLOGY PUZZLE

Promotional image for a geology event at the Southwest Harbor Public Library featuring Duane and Ruth Braun, highlighting the 'Guide to the Geology of Mount Desert Island.' The event is scheduled for Tuesday, May 26th at 5:30 p.m., available in-person and online, with a QR code for registration.

MAY — WEDNESDAY BOOK CLUBS

SOMESVILLE LIBRARY BOOK CLUB

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

May: The Correspondent by Virginia Evans

OPEN TABLE MDI — TUESDAY COMMUNITY SUPPERS IN BAR HARBOR AND SOUTHWEST HARBOR.

Promotional flyer for a Quietside Community Supper event hosted by Open Table MDI and St John’s Episcopal Church, featuring details on dates, times, and an invitation to join for a meal.

A community dinner event featuring tables set with food, where people are gathered and enjoying their meal.

CRANE FOLDING

STORY AND PLAY

A group of children and adults participating in a storytime session at a library. The scene shows two adults reading with children on a colorful rug, with bookshelves in the background. The event is labeled 'Story and Play' for kids aged 0-5 and their adults.

A schedule for Spring Dance Classes including various ballet and contemporary dance sessions for different age groups, featuring a dancer in a white tutu and the instructor's name, Cate Pope.

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, MAY 27

BAR HARBOR BIKE BUS

Promotional poster for a Pokémon Club at Southeast Harbor Public Library, featuring Pikachu and Squirtle, with details about dates, time, and registration for kids 8 and older.

Promotional graphic for a 'Movie Night' event at Northeast Harbor Library featuring a vintage film camera illustration, details about the event, including it being free to attend with free popcorn, and scheduled on the fourth Wednesday of each month at 6:30 PM.

MUSIC BINGO WITH MATTY P AT THE FINBACK!

Promotional poster for a Music Bingo event featuring Matty P, highlighting a Quarter Pounder meal for $10, scheduled for Wednesday at 6pm.

A promotional image for a meditation class featuring the title 'Meditation' and details about attending sessions on Wednesdays at Somesville Library in Maine, led by Zen teacher Tom Tanguay. The background shows a scenic view of a library building near a lake with trees and a rainbow.

DANCE CARDIO AT ARTWAVES

A group of people participating in a dance cardio class in a well-lit studio. The focus is on a woman in an orange tank top raising her arm while smiling. Other participants are engaged in dancing in the background. Text on the image highlights the class schedule on Wednesdays from 6-7 PM.

Northeast Harbor Library—Readers Unite!

Colorful promotional image for the 'Readers Unite! After School Reading Club' at the Northeast Harbor Library, featuring two children happily engaging with oversized books amid clouds.

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 graphic promoting storytime events for babies and families, featuring a caterpillar reading a book, an owl with books, and a house under a rainbow. 'Babies' storytime is on Wednesdays at 10:00 am, and 'Families' storytime is on Fridays at 10:00 am.

GIRLS WHO CODE

JUST THIS MEDITATION

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

Poster for a guided meditation session at Somesville Library, featuring a class led by Tom Tanguay for beginners and regular practitioners, scheduled for Wednesdays at 8 am, with location details.

CHRONICLES OF YARNIA

A close-up of hands crocheting with a green yarn and a crochet hook, with a phone lying nearby. The background is slightly blurred, featuring warm colors.

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:

Acadia Birding Festival

THURSDAY, MAY 28

Promotional flyer for 'Pints for a Purpose', a free weekly speaker series by Friends of Acadia, featuring upcoming talks and details about the event.

MAY 28 ACADIA BIRDING FESTIVAL

Promotional poster for the 27th Annual Acadia Birding Festival, scheduled for May 28-31, 2026, located in Southwest Harbor at the Causeway Club and Gilley Museum.

MAY 28—COMMUNITY ART FOR A THRIVING EARTH

A promotional flyer for an event titled 'Community Art for a Thriving Earth,' featuring Maine-based artists and their disciplines, including photography, songwriting, landscape embroidery, art therapy, and poetry. The event is set for May 28th at Hidden Barn Books from 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM.

MAY 28 — LEARNING AND ART EXHIBIT

A colorful flyer announcing a Learning and Art Exhibit for first and second graders at Trenton Grange. The event is on May 28th from 4:30 to 5:30 PM, featuring children's work and inviting friends and community members.

MAY 28 — CONNECTORS CLUB

Promotional image for the Connectors Club event at Jesup Memorial Library featuring various lamp illustrations and details about a workshop to rewire a lamp on May 28th from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM.

MAY 28 — ACADIA SENIOR COLLEGE’S Fieldtrip to The Farnsworth Museum

A dramatic seascape depicting turbulent ocean waves crashing against a rocky coastline, with a sailing ship visible in the distance under a moody, cloud-filled sky.

Bus Trip to Rockland, ME

Thursday, May 28, 2026

departing 8am- returning late afternoon

Leaving from The Acadia Gateway Center, Trenton, ME

$65/person, includes transportation

and museum fees

Invite your friends & make a day of it!

Please join us for a field trip to the Farnsworth Museum in Rockland on May 28, 2026 leaving at 8am from the Acadia Gateway Center in Trenton. Hop aboard our chartered coach bus for a relaxing ride to the museum where we will gather for docent-led tours of new exhibits. There will be plenty of time to enjoy downtown Rockland and artist Eric Hopkins will be waiting to greet you in his gallery!

STITCHES KNITTING AND CROCHET GROUP!

A colorful knitted piece on a light wooden surface with knitting needles and a ball of yarn, featuring text announcing a knitting group meeting on Thursdays from 3 to 5 PM.

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 drawing in charcoal on paper, with colored pencils beside it. Text displays details about a weekly figure drawing session.

DANCE LESSONS AT ARTWAVES

Image showcasing a schedule for spring dance classes including ballet and modern dance for various age groups, with an instructor's name highlighted. A young ballerina in a tutu is featured in the background.

Thursday events via the Chamber:

FRIDAY, MAY 29

MAY 29 and MAY 30 MDI DRAMA

Promotional poster for MDI Drama's presentation of 'Clue', featuring a game board layout with dice, dates, and ticket prices.

Audiences have three opportunities to catch the mystery at MDI High School’s Higgins-Demas Theater: Friday, May 29 at 7:00 PM and two performances on Saturday, May 30 at 2:00 PM and 7:00 PM.

General admission tickets are sold exclusively at the door before each performance: adults are $10 and students and seniors are $5.

Clue is guaranteed to be a comedy whodunnit that will leave both fans and newcomers in stitches as they try to figure out…WHO did it, WHERE, and with WHAT!

Please visit MDIDRAMA.ORG for more information.

MAY 29 — COLORED PENCIL STILL LIFE AT ARTWAVES

Promotional poster for a colored pencil still life workshop featuring vibrant artwork of avocados and flowers with event details.

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MAY 29—GOLDEN OAK

Promotional image for ACTT's Anniversary Concert featuring the band GoldenOak. Event details include date, time, and location.

MAY 26, 29 and JUNE 3 — CONCERT

Poster for a violin and piano concert featuring College of the Atlantic students, with performances by Theo Mackinnon, McGhee Steiner, and guest cellist Melisande Duchez. Dates and venues included with concert details.

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 announcing story times for babies and families, featuring a cartoon caterpillar, owl, a house, and flowers. Scheduled for Wednesdays at 10:00 am for babies and Fridays at 10:00 am for families.

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, MAY 30

PRIDE EVENTS BEGIN

Flyer for Bar Harbor Pride 2026 featuring event schedule from May 30th to June 13th, highlighting various activities such as drag shows, pride dinners, and community gatherings.

MAY 30 — SEAL COVE AUTO MUSEUM BUILT, NOT BOUGHT

2026 schedule for Cars & Coffee event at Seal Cove Auto Museum, featuring a vintage car and coffee beans on a red background with event dates and themes.

MAY 30 — GRACE AT THE CLAREMONT

Promotional image for the world premiere of 'Grace at the Claremont,' a new one-act play by Carolyn Gage, featuring colorful gradient background and bold text.

Don’t miss this new one-act play by Carolyn Gage!

In the summer of 1888, Emily Dickinson’s chaotic family descended upon Southwest Harbor. Would the ship captain’s wife be able to tame the tempest?

All donations for this event go directly to Bar Harbor Pride. There will be sparkling beverages and sweets.

2:30 p.m.

Bar Harbor Historical Society

DIRIGO QUARTET

MAY 30 — WATERCOLOR PAINTING AT ARTWAVES

A colorful watercolor illustration of various wildflowers in a jar, with text promoting a watercolor painting event titled 'Maine's Wildflowers' scheduled for May 30 and May 31.

INDOOR FLEA MARKET

Come treasure hunting with us! Our Indoor Flea Market is the perfect chance to find something new‑to‑you, support your neighbors, and keep good items out of the landfill, all while helping the historic Somesville Union Meeting House.

What you’ll find: Gently used household items, books, décor, kitchenware, surprises galore, kids’ toys, and baby items.

A special Homemade Goodies Table with jam, cookies, houseplants, and more.

Lots of friendly faces!

Shopping secondhand is good for the environment, good for our community, and good for the Somesville Union Meeting House.

Bring a friend, grab a treasure, and enjoy a morning of community connection and great finds.

8 a.m. – Noon.

Somesville Union Meeting House

TWO OLD GOATS YARD SALE FOR THE SPCA

A happy dog surrounded by daisies in a field, with a blue sky in the background. Text overlay includes 'SPCA Hancock County Maine', '99.95% Community-Funded', and 'No-Kill Shelter'.

6th Annual Two Old Goats outdoor sale to benefit SPCA of Hancock County is set for SAT, May 30th, 8 am to 12 noon. Get there early! 20 vendors selling everything from crochet needles to used crock pots. Who knows what you’ll find…household goods, funky nostalgia, maybe even a kitchen sink! The vendors are generously donating to the shelter. Come see what they’ve got and support us at the same time. See you there. (Unless there’s a hurricane!) The shop: 207-412-0154. 749 Bar Harbor Rd, Trenton, ME

GRAND OPENING/BIKE NIGHT

Promotional graphic for the grand opening and bike night event at Central Maine Harley-Davidson in Trenton, featuring event details and a motorcycle.

MAY 29 and MAY 30 MDI DRAMA

Poster for MDI Drama's production of Clue featuring a colorful game board layout, ticket information, and performance dates.

Audiences have three opportunities to catch the mystery at MDI High School’s Higgins-Demas Theater: Friday, May 29 at 7:00 PM and two performances on Saturday, May 30 at 2:00 PM and 7:00 PM.

General admission tickets are sold exclusively at the door before each performance: adults are $10 and students and seniors are $5.

Clue is guaranteed to be a comedy whodunnit that will leave both fans and newcomers in stitches as they try to figure out…WHO did it, WHERE, and with WHAT!

Please visit MDIDRAMA.ORG for more information.

MAY 30 — SAFE HARBOR OPEN MIC

A promotional flyer for an Open Mic Night at the Safe Harbor Alano Club, featuring a microphone and details about the event, including the time, schedule, and location.

MAY 30 — ACADIA WILDLIFE EVENTS

A close-up of a fox sitting in a black crate, licking its mouth. The fox has a bright orange coat and expressive eyes, with a blurred wooden structure and greenery in the background. — Courtesy of Acadia Wildlife

May 30 Kids Storytime at Acadia Wildlife Center

Saturday, May 30, 2026

Acadia Wildlife Center, Bar Harbor, Maine, United States

Free

Get Tickets

May 30 Education Program at Acadia Wildlife Center

Saturday, May 30, 2026

Acadia Wildlife Center, Bar Harbor, Maine, United States

Free

KARAOKE NIGHT AT FINBACK ALE HOUSE

STORY TIME

SATURDAYS! BABY AND ME YOGA!

Flyer for 'Baby and Me Yoga' classes at Harbor House, detailing schedule, age groups, and instructor information.

PRAYER SHAWL MISSION GROUP

Flyer for Prayer Shawl Mission Team start-up meeting, detailing the date, time, and location. Includes images of people knitting and crocheting with colorful yarn.

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.

DANCE LESSONS AT ARTWAVES

Spring dance class schedule featuring Open Level Ballet, Contemporary/Modern Dance, and Mommy & Me Ballet. Image includes a dancer in a white tutu.

Saturday events via the Chamber:

SUNDAY, MAY 31

CANCELLED! MAY 31 — HIGH TEA AT THE TRENTON GRANGE

TRENTON—Join us for a cozy High Tea at the Trenton Grange with tasty treats and great company on Sunday, May 31 from 2 PM – 4 PM

Come sip and snack in person at the charming Trenton Grange! Enjoy a relaxing afternoon filled with delicious teas, tasty treats, and great company. Whether you’re a tea lover or just looking for a cozy way to spend your day, this event is perfect for you.

To register.

KIDS CHESS CLUB AT CHOCO-LATTE

Close-up of a chessboard with white and black pieces, including a queen and knight, and text overlay stating '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:

ONGOING…

Monthly schedule for live music performances at The Annex bar, featuring various artists from May 18 to May 31.

A promotional flyer for ArtWaves Community Arts Center showcasing dance classes and summer arts camps, featuring a dancer in a tutu and listing various programs and schedules.

Event schedule for ArtWaves in May 2026, featuring various art classes, workshops, and summer camps for kids.

KIDS’ SCAVENGER HUNT AT SOUTHWEST HARBOR PUBLIC LIBRARY

Illustration promoting a kid's scavenger hunt at the Southwest Harbor Public Library, featuring a girl with a magnifying glass and bookshelves in the background. Text highlights the event details and encourages participation.

Promotional flyer for a WIC clinic at Southwest Harbor Public Library, featuring a smiling baby in a high chair, details about the program, eligibility information, and contact number.

COMMUNITY BLANKET PROJECT

FUTURE EVENTS!

Monthly live music schedule for The Annex bar in June, featuring various artists performing nightly from 8 PM to 11 PM.

JUNE 2 – 13 BAR HARBOR PRIDE

Schedule of events for Bar Harbor Pride 2026 including plays, dances, drag shows, and family meet-ups from May 30 to June 13 in various locations.

JUNE 2 — HUCK’S DUCKS

Promotional image for 'Huck's Ducks: Defender Decoys' exhibit at Southwest Harbor Public Library, featuring decoy ducks and information about an upcoming talk by Richard Huck.

JUNE 3 — CONCERT

Promotional poster for a Violin and Piano concert featuring students from the College of the Atlantic, with guest cellist Melisande Duchez. The poster includes concert dates and locations.

JUNE 4 — WHAT IS WILDLIFE REHABILITATION

An individual holding a porcupine while another person stands in the background, with text promoting a wildlife rehabilitation event at the Jesup Memorial Library.

JUNE 4 — TREMONT COMMUNITY BBQ

Promotional poster for a community BBQ hosted by Tremont School PTO, featuring a grill with food, date, time, and location details.

JUNE 5 — What Is the State of My Estate?

A Practical and Informative Estate Planning Workshop

An image depicting a wooden table with a gavel, scrabble-like letter blocks spelling 'ESTATE PLANNING', a pen, and glasses, alongside text promoting a free estate planning workshop.

Do you have a plan in place for your future—and for those who may need to make decisions on your behalf?

Join us for a clear, easy-to-understand session designed to help you prepare for life’s transitions with confidence and peace of mind.

Attorney, Tim Stanley, will guide us through wills, trusts, and other estate planning essentials with a Q&A at the end.

June 5, 4:00-5:30 PM

Bar Harbor Congregational Church

29 Mount Desert St.

This FREE event is open to the community!!!

Appropriate for those already with a plan in place or just getting started.

Supporting materials provided + coffee, tea, and light refreshments.

Registration required—please RSVP by May 31 with your name and # of attendees to

Pat DiZazzo at pgdizazzo@yahoo.com or Phone/Text: (203) 770-0063

JUNE 6 — KLASH OF THE KRAKEN

A colorful illustration of an octopus wearing a barrel and boxing gloves, representing 'Clash of the Krakens'.

The kraken returns from the depths with a new challenge! Pirates, rum, heavy weights and good food abound at Clash of the Krakens 2 at Trenton Maine’s very own Currents Seafood & Spirits!

do you have what it takes to be the beast of Frenchman’s Bay? Come test your might on June 6th! Sign up at the link below!

https://ironpodium.com/browse/event/clash-of-the-krakens-2

JUNE 6—PRIDE NIGHT DRAG SHOW

Promotional poster for the 12th Annual Bar Harbor Pride Drag Night Show featuring two drag performers, with details about the event on June 6th at The Criterion Theatre.

JUNE 6 POSTER SHOW

AIGA Maine 2026 Poster Show promotional image featuring various colorful posters, with event details including date, time, and location at Jesup Memorial Library.

JUNE 7 — ELLSWORTH PRIDE

Promotional flyer for the Ellsworth Pride Festival, featuring event details, activities like drag performances, local vendors, food options, and live music.

JUNE 7—DUSTBOWL REVIVAL

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

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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