And in the near future.

Jun 08, 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.

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, JUNE 8

JUNE 8 DEADLINE

Promotional image for ArtWaves' Summer Solstice Celebration Show. Includes call for artist submissions, deadlines, and exhibit date. Features artwork by Vicky Smith and Joan Vienot.

JUNE 8 — MDI PHOTO CLUB

Promotional graphic for the MDI Photo Club's 12th Annual Exhibit, featuring a serene ocean background and text detailing the reception date, time, and location at Northeast Harbor Library.

JUNE 8 — MDIBL — SCIENCE CAFE!

FREE Hybrid Science Cafe | June 8 at 5 p.m.

Did you know an axolotl can regrow entire limbs—and even parts of its brain?

Join us for a fascinating evening with Assistant Professor Prayag Murawala, Ph.D., as he shares how his lab is studying this incredible ability and what it could mean for the future of human healing.

Come curious, bring a friend, and be part of the conversation!

Free & open to all

Attend in person or online

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:

Refining an Application for an Artist Opportunity

TUESDAY, JUNE 9

JUNE 9 — TELESCOPE CLUB AT ST. SAVIOUR’S

Promotional poster for St. Saviour's Downeast Music Series featuring a list of artists and dates from June to August. Includes a colorful border with floral designs.

JUNE 9 — BATIK WORKSHOPS AT ARTWAVES ON TUESDAYS, BEGINNING JUNE 9.

Promotional image for Batik workshops hosted by Gloria Avner in Summer 2026, featuring dates and registration details.

SHOWCASE OPEN JAM

A poster advertising an open jam session called 'Showcase 1134' at Trenton Grange Hall, featuring various performers including singers, poets, and comedians. It includes details about the location, date, and contact information for participation.

OPEN TABLE MDI — TUESDAY COMMUNITY SUPPERS IN BAR HARBOR

A community dinner setting with people gathered around tables, sharing a meal. The image includes an invitation text promoting a Tuesday evening community supper at Open Table MDI in Bar Harbor.

CRANE FOLDING

STORY AND PLAY

Spring dance class schedule including ballet and contemporary dance for various age groups, featuring a dancer in a white tutu.

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

HEAD TO ACADIA TO VOLUNTEER!

Volunteer on Acadia’s Trail & Carriage Roads

Every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, June through October

Join us for a Drop-in Stewardship Volunteer project and help care for Acadia’s beloved trails and carriage roads! Volunteers meet every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday from June through the end of October. While being led by our amazing Volunteer Crew Leaders, you’ll help with important work like cutting back vegetation, clearing drainage features, building bog walk, weeding carriage roads, and more.

Projects run from 8:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., weather permitting, and no experience or reservation is required. As a Drop-in Volunteer, you’ll see a new side of Acadia, feel a deeper connection to the park, and leave this national treasure a little better than you found it. Learn more here.

Tuesday events via the Chamber:

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10

THE LAST BAR HARBOR BIKE BUS THIS YEAR! EVERYONE IS ALWAYS INVITED, BUT ESPECIALLY SO THIS WEDNESDAY!

A group of children and adults gathered with bicycles at a park for the Bar Harbor Bike Bus program. The poster includes event dates and safety requirements.

JUNE 10 — POKEMON

A promotional poster for the Pokémon Club hosted by the Southeast Harbor Public Library, featuring Pikachu and Squirtle, with event details and a QR code for registration.

JUNE 10 — NEW PATHS TO CLIMATE COMMUNICATION

A promotional image for an event titled 'New Paths to Climate Communication' featuring two smiling individuals, Lisa Mechaley and Andy Revkin, with a background of a beach. Event details include date, time, and location at Northeast Harbor Library.

MUSIC BINGO WITH MATTY P AT THE FINBACK!

Poster for Music Bingo event featuring a vinyl record, colorful stars, and playful text. Includes details about the event with Matty P, food specials, and scheduled time of 6 PM on Wednesday.

MEDITATION

DANCE CARDIO AT ARTWAVES

Group of people participating in a dance cardio class, with a smiling woman in an orange tank top leading the activity. Text overlay includes details about the class schedule.

Northeast Harbor Library—Readers Unite!

A colorful illustration promoting the 'Readers Unite! After School Reading Club' at the Northeast Harbor Library, featuring two children enjoying large storybooks amidst clouds and flying books.

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

SOUTHWEST HARBOR

Colorful promotional image for storytime events, featuring a caterpillar reading a book, an owl with books, a house, and flowers. The text highlights storytime schedules for babies on Wednesdays and families on Fridays at 10:00 am.

GIRLS WHO CODE

CHRONICLES OF YARNIA

A person crocheting with a green yarn and a crochet hook, seated on the floor with a smartphone nearby. The background features warm colors and a cozy atmosphere. The text on the left promotes 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:

Art for Homeschoolers (Ages 3 to 5)

THURSDAY, JUNE 11

PINTS FOR A PURPOSE

JUNE 11 — FARM TO TABLE WITH CARL LITTLE AT THE JESUP!

A table display featuring various farm-to-table foods, including vegetables, bread, and a teapot, set against a dark background. Promotional text for an event titled 'Farm to Table on Mount Desert Island: A Partial History with Carl Little,' scheduled for June 11th at the Jesup Memorial Library.

MDI Wheelers

Every Thursday and Friday morning, June through September, weather permitting

MDI Wheelers is offering free rides to people with disabilities who cannot walk without some assistance. Rides are offered every Thursday and Friday morning from June through the end of September. Rides originate at Eagle Lake boat launch and last approximately one hour on the carriage roads of Acadia National Park. Riders can enjoy views of Eagle Lake, Frenchman Bay and the forested landscape with beaver ponds and ever-changing natural beauty. Learn more here, and sign up for a ride by emailing Info@mdiwheelers.org .

HEAD TO ACADIA TO VOLUNTEER!

Volunteer on Acadia’s Trail & Carriage Roads

Every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, June through October

JUNE 11 — COMMUNITY CIRCLE WITH DOWNEAST RESTORATIVE JUSTICE

Graphic promoting a Community Circle event with Downeast Restorative Justice, featuring the date June 11 and time 4:30 PM, highlighting a supportive discussion space.

KARAOKE NIGHT AT FINBACK ALE HOUSE

Promotional poster for Finback Ale House's Karaoke Night featuring vibrant illustrations of a crowd singing, musical elements, and event details like time and age restrictions.

STITCHES KNITTING AND CROCHET GROUP!

A colorful knitted piece laid flat, with knitting needles resting on top and a ball of yarn beside it. Text overlay 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 drawing displayed on a page with two colored pencils beside it, featuring text that announces a weekly figure drawing session every Thursday from 12 to 3 PM in the Fine Arts Studio.

DANCE LESSONS AT ARTWAVES

Spring dance classes schedule with details for Thursdays and Saturdays, featuring various ballet and contemporary dance levels. An image of a ballet dancer in a white tutu is displayed.

Thursday events via the Chamber:

FRIDAY, JUNE 12

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.

MDI Wheelers

Every Thursday and Friday morning, June through September, weather permitting

FAMILY STORY TIME AT SOUTHWEST HARBOR

A colorful announcement for storytime sessions featuring a caterpillar reading a book, a house under a rainbow, and an owl reading. Lists sessions for babies 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, JUNE 13

JUNE 13 —WILD GARDENS OF ACADIA PLANT SALE

Wild Gardens of Acadia Plant Sale

Saturday, June 13, 9AM to 12PM

Help support the Wild Gardens of Acadia by shopping at the Wild Gardens plant sale on June 13th from 9 a.m. to noon at St. Saviour’s Episcopal Church in Bar Harbor. Native Plants, Perennials, Veggie Seedlings, Annuals, and more. Proceeds from the sale fund the maintenance and operations of the Wild Gardens of Acadia, which display more than 400 of Acadia National Park’s native plants spread over 13 habitats. For more information, visit https://friendsofacadia.org/plant-sale/.

JUNE 13—FLOYDIAN TRIP

Poster for the 'Floydian Trip' concert featuring colorful lights and a clock design, with performers playing instruments on stage and event details including date and location.

June 13 & 27 and July 11 & 25

Promotional poster for Karaoke Night at Safe Harbor Alano Club, highlighting event details and hosts Lena and Dana.

JUNE 13 — MR DREW AND HIS ANIMALS, TOO!

Children gathered around Mr. Drew, who is holding a snake during an animal presentation at the Jesup Memorial Library.

JUNE 13 SPORTS GEAR SWAP AND REPAIR CAFE

Promotional image for a sports gear swap and repair café event featuring a black bicycle on a path, with details about the event date and time.

JUNE 13 — PRIDE SWIM AND SAUNA

Event schedule for Bar Harbor Pride 2026, detailing activities from May 30th to June 13th, including plays, dinners, dance parties, and drag shows.

JUNE 13 — SEAL COVE AUTO MUSEUM 80s, 90s, 2000s

Promotional poster for Seal Cove Auto Museum's 'Cars & Coffee' event in 2026, featuring an old car, coffee beans, and event schedule.

JUNE 13 – 14 — SOUTHWEST HARBOR CRAFT FAIR!

Shop from local artists at Island Arts Association’s June Southwest Harbor Craft Fair! Located on the lawn in front of Pemetic Elementary School at 327 Maine Street, Southwest Harbor. This fair takes place Saturday & Sunday, June 13–14, 10:00am–5:00pm. Support our local, independent artists!

HEAD TO ACADIA TO VOLUNTEER!

Volunteer on Acadia’s Trail & Carriage Roads

Every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, June through October

STORY TIME

SATURDAYS! BABY AND ME YOGA!

Flyer for 'Baby and Me Yoga' classes at Harbor House, featuring schedules for two age groups: 'Little Wigglers' for non-walking babies and 'Busy Bees' for toddlers. Includes details on class times, instructor Kate Stitham, and pricing information.

PRAYER SHAWL MISSION GROUP

Promotional flyer for a Prayer Shawl Mission Team start-up event, detailing the date, time, and location, with 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.

DANCE LESSONS AT ARTWAVES

Spring dance class schedule with details for Thursdays and Saturdays, featuring ballet and contemporary dance for various age groups. Includes an image of an instructor in a ballet costume.

Saturday events via the Chamber:

SUNDAY, JUNE 14

JUNE 14 — STORY SONGS PRESENTED BY TOM DiMENNA

Graphic design promoting 'Story Songs of the 70's Summer', featuring musicians Harry Chapin, Cat Stevens, and Gordon Lightfoot, illustrated with colorful images of performers and an outdoor concert scene.

JUNE 14 — SECOND SUNDAY SUPPER

Promotional flyer for the Second Sunday Supper, a summer cookout event hosted by the Safe Harbor Alano Club, featuring a cartoon chef and a grill with hot dogs and burgers. Includes event details: June 14th, 4:00-6:00 PM, at SHAC, 22 Village Green Way. Free and open to the public, donations accepted.

JUNE 14 — NO KINGS

Promotional poster for 'We Rise No Kings Sing-Out' event featuring Chelsea Berry, Bowen Swersey & Friends, and Big Moose Band, scheduled for June 14 at 1 PM at Ellsworth City Hall. The poster includes an American flag background and details about proceeds supporting First Light.

KIDS CHESS CLUB AT CHOCO-LATTE

Close-up of a chess board with various chess pieces, including a white king and a black pawn, alongside the words '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:

ONGOING…

Poster for St. Saviour's Downeast Music Series listing musical performances from June 2 to August 25, featuring artists like David Noriega and Tim Lewis Trio. Location: 41 Mt. Desert Street, Bar Harbor, Maine. All shows free on Tuesdays from 5 to 6 PM.

Promotional poster for live music events in June at Mainly Meat BBQ in Town Hill, featuring artists and dates for Friday and Sunday performances.

Promotional flyer for ArtWaves, a community arts center, featuring dance class schedules and summer arts camp activities, including ballet and contemporary dance for various age groups.

KIDS’ SCAVENGER HUNT AT SOUTHWEST HARBOR PUBLIC LIBRARY

Promotional flyer for the WIC clinic at Southwest Harbor Public Library, featuring a smiling baby eating, details of the monthly clinic, and information about program eligibility and services offered.

Schedule of live music events for June at The Annex bar, featuring various artists performing each night from 8 PM to 11 PM.

COMMUNITY BLANKET PROJECT

FUTURE EVENTS!

JUNE 15 — PICK-UP CHOIR

Promotional image for the Pick-Up Choir event at the Northeast Harbor Library featuring a woman smiling, with details about a community sing-along with Christina Spurling on June 15 at 5:30 PM.

JUNE 15 Pan Dance to Benefit Word

BLUE HILL — A Flash in the Pans steel band street dance on Monday, June 15, will benefit Word, the Blue Hill literary arts festival. The calypso beat will fill the air from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at the Blue Hill Town Park. The dance will be at George Stevens Academy in case of rain.

JUNE 27 — SEAL COVE AUTO MUSEUM — AMERICAN MUSCLE

A promotional flyer for the Seal Cove Auto Museum's 2026 Cars & Coffee schedule, featuring an image of a vintage car, coffee beans, and event dates from May to October.

JUNE 16 — SUMMER SCRUB CLUB

Promotional flyer for Summer Scrub Club, a health career exploration event for students in grades 7-12, featuring details about dates, location, time, cost, and registration via QR code.

JUNE 17

Promotional image for the Northeast Harbor Library author talk featuring Philip and William Taubman. Includes the book cover of 'McNamara at War: A New History' and photos of the authors.

JUNE 17 — DYMAN EMERICK-BROWN

Promotional graphic for an author talk with Dylan Emerick-Brown at Southwest Harbor Public Library, featuring details about the event date, time, and book covers.

SOUTHWEST HARBOR—Join us on Wednesday, June 17, from 3:00–4:00 p.m. for a talk with Dylan Emerick-Brown, author of three horror novels—The Root Worker’s Daughter, Herrick’s Law, and Darkness Do We Dread—as well as two works of general fiction, The Yiddish Manifesto and, most recently, Attrition. Books will be available for sale and signing. Registration is encouraged for this in-person-only program.

JUNE 18 — ARTEMIS

Promotional poster for a group exhibition at Artemis Gallery, featuring works by Matt Barter, Annie Curtis, Abe Goodale, Bob Hiemstra, and Lisa Kellner, taking place from June 18 to June 30 in support of Healthy Acadia.

JUNE 18 — COMMUNITY POTLUCK AND REGIONAL CLIMATE SOLUTIONS BRAINSTORM

A community potluck event featuring various dishes on a table, with people serving and enjoying food. Includes details about the event date, time, and location at Beech Hill Farm.

JUNE 18 — AUTHOR TALK

Promotional image for an author talk featuring Andrew McQuinn, showcasing his book 'Playing It Out Straight'. The event details include the date, time, and venue information.

JUNE 18 — PUPPET SHOW

JUNE 19 – 21 — MAINE OCEAN FESTIVAL

Promotional poster for the Maine Ocean Festival, featuring colorful underwater illustrations, event details including dates (June 19-21, 2026) and location (Oceanarium and Education Center, Bar Harbor, ME), along with activities such as presentations, book signings, and an artist market.

JUNE 20 & 21 — ART IN THE PARK

Promotional poster for the 74th Annual Art in the Park in Bar Harbor, featuring tents displaying artwork, event details, and contact information.

JUNE 20—MINI GOLF FUNDRAISER

Poster for the 4th Annual Mini Golf Tournament Fundraiser for Southwest Harbor - Tremont Ambulance Service, featuring event details such as date, time, entry fees, and prizes. Includes images of a golf flag, first responders theme, and an ambulance.

JUNE 23 — INSPIRED BY TREES

Promotional image for a talk titled 'Inspired by Trees: The Revolutionary Nature of Mount Desert Island Forests' featuring Catherine Schmitt. Scheduled for Tuesday, June 23rd at 5:30 p.m., available in-person and online, with registration details.

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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