THINGS TO DO IN THE MOUNT DESERT ISLAND REGION THIS WEEK. And in the near future.
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THINGS TO DO IN THE MOUNT DESERT ISLAND REGION THIS WEEK.

And in the near future.

Carrie Jones

Jun 22, 2026

A musician plays a keyboard in a garden area, surrounded by red chairs and people enjoying a gathering near a fire pit and a house covered in greenery.
Live music at the Ivy Manor in Bar Harbor. Photo: BHS.

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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!

A scenic view of a stone bridge with arches, surrounded by lush green trees and a mountainous backdrop under a partly cloudy sky.
Saturday. Photo BHS.

MONDAY, JUNE 22

JUNE 22 — Summer Solstice Celebration at ArtWaves!

Colorful promotional poster for a Summer Solstice Celebration featuring an event named 'Flash! In the Pans' with images of various artwork and details about the event's activities and location.

JUNE 22 — SUMMER READING KICKOFF PARTY

Colorful promotional poster for a Summer Reading Kickoff Party at Northeast Harbor Library, featuring a green background, details about the event on June 22, and activities like snacks, crafts, music, and games.

LEGO CLUB!

Promotional graphic for LEGO Club at Northeast Harbor Library, featuring a joyful child building with colorful blocks, with registration details and a QR code for sign-up.

Divine Play Yoga at the Neighborhood House

Mon/Wed; 9:00-10:00 a.m.

Cost: $15/class

with Mike Bouscaren

Register: https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=19801383

Monday events via the Bar Harbor Chamber:

TUESDAY, JUNE 23

JUNE 23 — INSPIRED BY TREES

Promotional image for an event titled 'Inspired by Trees: The Revolutionary Nature of Mount Desert Island Forests' featuring Catherine Schmitt. Includes details about the date, time, and registration options, alongside a landscape portrait.

JUNE 23 — WILD HORIZONS FINE ART

Logo of Wild Horizon Fine Art by Camille Kouyoumdjian alongside an abstract landscape painting titled 'Acadian Glory' in acrylic and mixed media.

JUNE 23 — ST. SAVIOUR’S DOWNEAST MUSIC SERIES – PETER CARRIVEAU

Promotional poster for St. Saviour's Downeast Music Series featuring a schedule of performances from June 2 to August 25, 2023, including various artists. The design includes floral elements and a butterfly.

Peter Carriveau will perform on Tuesday, June 23, from 5-6 pm, as part of St. Saviour’s Downeast Summer Music Series. A singer-songwriter currently living in Monmouth, Maine, Peter’s music and writing are influenced by elements of Americana, folk, and rock, from artists such as John Prine, Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen, and David Mallett. Peter is an enthusiastic soloist, whether performing original music or interpreting the songs of others.

SHOWCASE OPEN JAM

Promotional poster for 'Showcase 1134 Open Jam' event featuring various performers including singers, comedians, and musicians. The event takes place every Tuesday from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM at Trenton Grange Hall, Maine. Contact details and a list of featured performers are included.

OPEN TABLE MDI — TUESDAY COMMUNITY SUPPERS IN BAR HARBOR

Flyer for Open Table MDI's June and July supper schedule, featuring details about Quietside and Bar Harbor suppers, including dates, locations, and a message about community meals.

MDI EPISCOPAL HISTORY MUSEUM

Promotional flyer for MDI Episcopal History Museum featuring a photo of St. Saviour's Rectory Common building, with information about opening hours and address.

CRANE FOLDING

An event flyer for crane folding classes at Southwest Harbor Public Library, promoting peace and hope, scheduled on Tuesdays from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM. The flyer welcomes all ages and skill levels, encouraging past participants to join.

STORY AND PLAY

A cozy storytime session at a library with children and adults reading together. The setting features bookshelves filled with children's books, colorful rugs, and bean bags, inviting a playful atmosphere.
A promotional image for spring dance classes featuring a schedule with days and times for various ballet and dance classes. The right side shows a ballet dancer in a white tutu, representing the instructor, Cate Pope.

Move Free Run Club

Logo for 'Move Free Run Club' featuring stylized waves and a sun icon above.

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!

MOMMY & ME GROUP

Flyer for 'Mommy & Me Group' featuring details about the weekly event, including a relaxed space for caregivers and children, social activities, and contact information.

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 24

JUNE 24 — AMERICAN REVOLUTION DISCUSSION

Promotional graphic for a PBS documentary screening titled 'American Revolution' featuring a civics discussion. Includes event details and a visual of historical figures on horseback with the phrase 'We the People' in the background.

Starting June 24: Save Our Summits Volunteer Hikes

Every Wednesday and Friday, June 24 through September

Volunteers can join a guided hike to the top of one of Acadia’s iconic summits and support important vegetation restoration work by carrying soil in their backpacks. The soil is used to help restore fragile summit habitats damaged by erosion and heavy foot traffic. These hikes are a meaningful way to experience Acadia’s mountains while helping protect them for future visitors. Hikes are led twice a week, Wednesdays and Fridays, beginning June 24. Registration opens June 8.

The Save our Summits hikes and the summit vegetation restoration program is a partnership between Friends of Acadia, Schoodic Institute, and Acadia National Park.

JUNE 24 — RIDE THE SUNBEAM

A large black boat named 'SUNBEAM' with a white cross on its side, docked in a harbor with several red tugboats in the background.

NORTHEAST HARBOR — Come aboard Maine Seacoast Mission’s 74-foot flagship vessel Sunbeam for a cruise from the Northeast Harbor Marina on Wednesday, June 24 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. During the cruise, visitors can tour the boat and learn more about the Mission’s work on outer islands and in Downeast Maine.

To make a reservation, please contact events@seacoastmission.org or call (207) 801-6008. For a full list of Sunbeam events, please visit https://seacoastmission.org/visit-sunbeam/.

JUNE 24 — POKEMON CLUB

Promotional poster for a Pokémon Club event at the Southeast Harbor Public Library, featuring Pikachu and Squirtle, dates and times listed, emphasizing activities for kids aged 8 and above.

JUNE 24 — The Floral Art of Ashley Bryan at Garland Farm

An artist painting on an easel outdoors, surrounded by colorful flowers and a house in the background.

BAR HARBOR – The Beatrix Farrand Society at Garland Farm in Bar Harbor is pleased to announce its 2026 summer exhibition: The Floral Art of Ashley Bryan which will open on Wednesday June 24 and close on August 28. Comprising fifteen studies in various media and five finished paintings, the exhibition celebrates Ashley’s love and scrutiny of nature.

MUSIC BINGO WITH MATTY P AT THE FINBACK!

Graphic advertisement for a Music Bingo event featuring Matty P, with details on food specials and event time.

MEDITATION

Promotional poster for a meditation session at Somesville Library in Maine, featuring details about the event including time, location, and the instructor's name.

DANCE CARDIO AT ARTWAVES

A group of people engaging in a dance cardio class, with one person in the foreground raising their arm. The event is scheduled for Wednesdays from 6 to 7 PM, and additional details are provided.

Northeast Harbor Library—Readers Unite!

A colorful illustration promoting the 'Readers Unite! After School Reading Club' at the Northeast Harbor Library, featuring children enjoying reading. One child is happily reading a large book while another is jumping joyfully on an open book in the 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 announcement for storytime sessions featuring a cartoon caterpillar reading a book, a house, a rainbow, and an owl reading among stacks of books. It lists times for 'Babies' on Wednesdays at 10:00 am and 'Families' on Fridays at 10:00 am.

GIRLS WHO CODE

Promotional flyer for 'Girls Who Code' program in Bar Harbor, featuring details on meeting time and location at Jesup Memorial Library, along with contact email for sign-up.

CHRONICLES OF YARNIA

A close-up of a person crocheting with a green yarn and hook while holding a multi-colored completed piece. Text on the image promotes a fiber arts group for tweens and teens.

BLOCK PARTY!

Promotional image for a Block Party event at Jesup, featuring colorful building blocks and event details including time and age restrictions.

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, JUNE 25

JUNE 25 — PINTS FOR A PURPOSE: STEPHANIE OUTHIER

Promotional poster for 'Pints for a Purpose,' a free weekly speaker series by Friends of Acadia featuring three upcoming talks, with details on dates and topics, held at Terramor Outdoor Resort.

JUNE 25 – 27 — HISTORY BLOOMS

Promotional poster for 'History Blooms', an exhibition showcasing local floral designers inspired by history at La Rochelle. Includes designer names, reception details, and exhibit dates.

JUNE 25 — LOBSTAH FEST

Promotional poster for Lobstah Fest event benefiting Mount Desert Nursing Association, featuring a lobster, a sailboat, and event details.

JUNE 25 — THE STRANGE CAREER OF THOMAS PAINE

Announcement for a lecture titled 'The Strange Career of Thomas Paine' by Patrick Callaway, scheduled for June 25th at Jessup 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

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.

KARAOKE NIGHT AT FINBACK ALE HOUSE

Promotional poster for Karaoke Night at Finback Ale House featuring lively illustrations of people singing, musical instruments, and event details such as time, entry fee, and age restrictions.

STITCHES KNITTING AND CROCHET GROUP!

A vibrant knitted piece with a multicolored pattern displayed on a light wooden surface, accompanied by knitting needles and a ball of yarn. Text overlay indicates '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

Promotional poster for adult line dance classes by Two Shoes Dance, featuring styles like pop, Latin, hip hop, and country, scheduled for Thursdays from 5:15 to 6:15 PM at Harbor House, starting November 6th.

FIGURE DRAWING AT ARTWAVES

Illustration of a figure drawing on paper with two colored pencils beside it. Text overlay promotes a weekly figure drawing session on Thursdays from 12 PM to 3 PM in the Fine Arts Studio.

DANCE LESSONS AT ARTWAVES

Graphic promoting Spring Dance Classes, featuring class schedules for Thursdays and Saturdays, with an image of a ballet dancer in a white tutu.

Thursday events via the Chamber:

FRIDAY, JUNE 26

JUNE 25 – 27 — HISTORY BLOOMS

Promotional flyer for 'History Blooms', an exhibition by local floral designers inspired by history at La Rochelle, featuring event details and a list of participating designers.

JUNE 26 — BROOK WILENSKY-LANFORD

The Mount Desert Island Historical Society welcomes author Brook Wilensky-Lanford back to the island for a reading and signing of her newest work, A God-Shaped Nation: Five Hundred Years of Religion in America (Grove/Atlantic Monthly Press). The event takes place on Friday, June 26, 2025, at 6:00 pm at Hidden Barn Books, 31 Kennebec Place, Bar Harbor. MDI Historical Society Director Raney Bench will join Wilensky-Lanford for a lively conversation about the role of religion in American history and contemporary life.

JUNE 26 — YAPPY HOUR

A promotional flyer for 'Yappy Hour' hosted by Pet Partners of Eastern Maine, featuring a golden retriever in a therapy dog vest. The event details include the date, location, and activities such as a raffle and photo booth.

JUNE 26-28 BACKSIDE BLAST!

Event poster for the 2026 Backside Blast, featuring details on activities including a lobster feed, car show, pig roast, and lobster boat races from June 26 to June 28.

BIRDERS’ CAFE

Logo of Birders' Cafe featuring a small bird perched on a blue coffee mug, with the text 'at the Oceanarium' and 'OCEANARIUM AND EDUCATION CENTER, BAR HARBOR, MAINE.'

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

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 .

FAMILY STORY TIME AT SOUTHWEST HARBOR

A colorful flyer for storytime events featuring a caterpillar with glasses reading a book, an owl reading, and a house under a rainbow. Information includes storytime for babies on Wednesdays at 10:00 am and for 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 27

JUNE 27 — SEAL COVE AUTO MUSEUM — AMERICAN MUSCLE

Promotional poster for the Seal Cove Auto Museum's 2026 Cars & Coffee schedule, featuring a classic car and coffee beans, listing event dates and themes from May to October.

June 27 and July 11 & 25 — SAFE HARBOR ALANO KARAOKE

Promotional poster for Karaoke Night at Safe Harbor Alano Club, featuring event details, time, and contact information. Colorful design with a microphone graphic.

JUNE 26-28 BACKSIDE BLAST!

Poster for the 2026 Backside Blast event featuring details of a lobster feed, car show, pig roast, and lobster boat races, held from June 26 to June 28 in Bass Harbor.

JUNE 27 – BAR HARBOR MUSIC FESTIVAL

Aljoša Jurinić Piano Recital – Chopin, Schumann, Tchaikovsky, Hensel

A young man in a white shirt standing with hands clasped together in a contemplative gesture against a textured background.

St. Saviour’s Episcopal Church

10:30 – 11:45 a.m. – Concert with Popovers

7:30 – 9:15 p.m.

JUNE 27- 28

Poster for the ARRL Field Day event organized by the Ellsworth Amateur Wireless Association, detailing the date, time, location, and activities involved, including opportunities to learn about amateur radio.

JUNE 27 — CONTRA DANCING!

Promotional image for a contra dancing event at Jesup featuring a colorful illustration of a boy and girl dancing, with event details including the Big Moose Contra Dance Band, and the date and time information.

JUNE 27 — SUMMER READING PROGRAM

A colorful graphic promoting the Jesup Summer Reading Program focused on bubbles, featuring event details such as date, time, and location at the Jesup Memorial Library.

JUNE 27 — ROOTED TOGETHER NATURALIST WALK

Promotional poster for 'Rooted Together: An LGBTQ+ Naturalist Walk' at Jordan Homestead, promoting community and education about forest ecosystems. Includes event details and a QR code for signing up.

JUNE 25 – 27 — HISTORY BLOOMS

Promotional poster for the 'History Blooms' exhibition featuring local floral designers, with designer names listed and details about the reception and exhibit dates.

JUNE 27 — MOOD FUNK FUSION JAM JAZZ and THE SOMES SOUND

Promotional poster for a live music event featuring 'mood' and 'The Somes Sound' at Trenton Grange No. 550 in Trenton, Maine. Event details include BYOB, admission prices, and performance times.

Event by Mood – the funk band and The Somes Sound

Trenton Grange

Duration: 5 hr 55 min

Public · Anyone on or off Facebook

Gordon Falt, trail blazer behind the vibe of unique, outlaw boogie ensemble based out of MDI called “The Somes Sound”, as well as longtime pal and fellow blaze-trailer, Cam King -founder of Maine-based prog funk/fusion/jazz ensemble “Mood” -have decided that the two aforementioned respective bands absolutely must and will be joining forces for an evening of energetic and local music that spans multiple genres.

Saturday June 27 is the date!

Trenton Grange Hall in Trenton, ME!

Per person admission price for the full 2 band duration will be $10/person …but there will be a $20 suggested donation.

Doors open at 6PM

Music starts at 6:30!

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.

STORY TIME

Poster for Saturday Story Time at the Northeast Harbor Library, featuring an open book and decorative clouds. The event is scheduled for 1:00 PM weekly, starting March 22, and is open to all ages with no registration required.

SATURDAYS! BABY AND ME YOGA!

Promotional flyer for 'Baby and Me Yoga' classes at Harbor House, featuring information about class dates, schedules, and levels for caregivers and children, highlighting movement and connection.

PRAYER SHAWL MISSION GROUP

An event flyer for a Prayer Shawl Mission Team start-up meeting on October 4, 2025, at Bar Harbor Congregational Church, showcasing images of 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

Promotional image for Spring Dance Classes including schedule details for Thursdays and Saturdays, featuring a dancer in a white tutu.

Saturday events via the Chamber:

SUNDAY, JUNE 28

JUNE 26-28 BACKSIDE BLAST!

Event flyer for the 2026 Backside Blast, featuring details on a lobster feed and dance, car show, pig roast, and lobster boat races, scheduled from June 26 to June 28.

JUNE 27- 28

Promotional flyer for the ARRL Field Day event, featuring details about the Ellsworth Amateur Wireless Association Open House.

KIDS CHESS CLUB AT CHOCO-LATTE

Close-up of a chessboard with white and black pieces, including a knight, king, and pawns, with the text 'Chess Clubs for Kids' prominently displayed 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

Logo of Move Free Run Club featuring stylized waves and a sun.

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!

Sunday events via the Chamber:

ONGOING…

Poster for St. Saviour's Downeast Music Series featuring a lineup of musical acts from June to August, including dates, artist names, and venue details.
A promotional flyer for live music events in June, listing performances scheduled for Fridays from 5-7 PM and Sundays from 2-5 PM. Featured artists include Bill Haynes, Megan Lunt, Him & Her, Dan Lorey, Stillwater, Jam Company, Nathan Grant, and Anni & The Rain Makers. Venue details specify Mainely Meat BBQ in Town Hill.
Promotional flyer for ArtWaves community arts center featuring dance class schedules and summer arts camp activities.

KIDS’ SCAVENGER HUNT AT SOUTHWEST HARBOR PUBLIC LIBRARY

Promotional image for a kid's scavenger hunt at Southwest Harbor Public Library, featuring a cheerful cartoon girl with a magnifying glass and text announcing the event and instructions on finding hidden pictures.
Promotional flyer for WIC clinic at Southwest Harbor Public Library, featuring details on services offered, eligibility criteria, and contact information.
Event schedule for live music at The Annex bar in June, featuring various performers each night from 8 PM to 11 PM.

COMMUNITY BLANKET PROJECT

A collage promoting the Community Blanket Project, featuring colorful rolled blankets and a close-up of folded blankets with logos. Text encourages donations to support the creation of warm, washable blankets for community members in need.
Promotional image for a group exhibition at Artemis Gallery from June 18 to June 30, featuring artists Matt Barter, Annie Curtis, Abe Goodale, Bob Hiemstra, and Lisa Kellner, in support of Healthy Acadia.
Event poster for Henry Isaacs' recent work exhibition at Shaw Jewelry in Northeast Harbor, Maine, running from June 18 to July 1, 2026, with an opening reception on June 18 from 5 to 7 PM.

FUTURE EVENTS!

June 29 — Criterion

A colorful promotional poster featuring the title 'YOU ARE HERE' prominently displayed, alongside names of cast members. The design includes illustrated vehicles, a map-like background, and the phrase 'Deal with it.'

JUNE 29

Poster for Future Trojans Basketball Camp, featuring dates, cost, and details about skill development, teamwork, and instruction for kids entering grades 2-8.

JUNE 29

Event poster for an art reception featuring Barbara and Frank Roberts, displaying their works including 'Fall Evening at Eagle Lake' and 'Jordan Pond Dam Bridge'.

JUNE 30

Promotional image for an author talk featuring Jane Goodrich about her novel 'The Seraph'. Event details include date, time, and mention of in-person and online attendance.

JULY 1

Promotional image for an author talk featuring Catherine Schmitt about 'Trees of Acadia', scheduled for July 1st at 5:30pm at the Jesup Memorial Library.

JULY 1

Event flyer for the 'Dragons Love Tacos' party hosted by Southwest Harbor Public Library, featuring crafts, games, snacks, and a book raffle. The event is scheduled for Wednesday, July 1, from 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM, and encourages drop-in attendance with no registration required.

JULY 1

Promotional image for the July exhibit 'Summer Days' featuring paintings by Anne Haynes and Joan Vienot, displayed at the Southwest Harbor Public Library from July 1-29, 2026. Includes a reception on July 17 from 5-6:30 p.m.

JULY 1

A scenic view of a small white building with black shutters and a bridge leading to it, surrounded by greenery and colorful flowers, representing the Mount Desert Island Historical Society.

MDI Historical: Say What? MDI Lore & Tall Tales

Wednesday, July 1

5:30 pm – 6:30 pm

In-Person & Online

Join us for an evening of myth-busting and storytelling as we uncover the truth behind the island’s most persistent lore. a presentation that explains not just the truth, but why these stories were created and why they still stick around today.

Event Registration

JULY 2

A promotional image for a book event titled 'Sailing Svalbard, The Last Imaginary Place: Inspirations for The Last Whaler' featuring a book cover and an author photo. The event is scheduled for Thursday, July 2nd at 5:30pm at Jesup Memorial Library.

JULY 2 BAR HARBOR TOWN BAND’S SEASON BEGINS!

Event schedule for the Bar Harbor Town Band's Summer Concert Series 2026, detailing concert dates and days from July 2nd to August 13th.

JULY 5

A man performing with an acoustic guitar, wearing a green shirt and a black hat, with the slogan 'This Machine Kills Fascists' visible on the guitar. The background features promotional text for a musical tribute to Woody Guthrie, including event details like date, time, and ticket information.

JULY 6 Bar Harbor Music Festival Opera Preview

A male conductor leading an orchestra with expressive hand gestures, set against a blurred background. The image features a logo for the Bar Harbor Music Festival, celebrating its 60th season.

Monday, July 6

4:00 pm – 5:00 pm

In-Person Only

Maestro Nathaniel Meyer will give a behind-the-scenes look at this year’s BHMF Opera Production: the Mozart double bill of Bastien-Bastiènne and The Impresario. Featuring striking analysis of the music and live performances by Isaac Bray, Katelyn Parker Bray, and pianist Christina Spurling.

Event Registration

JULY 8 MDI PORK FEST – SEASIDE DAIRY BAR (ITO) – TREMONT

A colorful promotional poster for the Mount Desert Island Pork Fest, featuring details about the event on July 8, 2026. The poster includes images of live music performances by the bands Whiskey Bent and Naramissic Drive, a picturesque outdoor setting with balloons and a Ferris wheel, and information about activities, food, and location in Bass Harbor, ME.

JULY 10 ASHLEY McBRYDE and CJ FIELD

Promotional poster for a concert featuring Ashley McBryde, with support from CJ Field. The date is Friday, July 10, at Criterion Theatre in Bar Harbor, ME. Includes ticket information.

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“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.

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