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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.

HAPPY LIST OF HALLOWEEN EVENTS

You can see our list of Halloween events here!

WHERE CAN YOU EAT?

You can check out the list of all the restaurants at our 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!

SOME FOOD RESOURCES

Next week these schedules will be at the bottom of the article, but we wanted to make sure you see it. We’ll also integrate the Common Good dinners/hours into each specific day next week.

OPEN TABLE MDI FREE COMMUNITY SUPPERS!

A community supper event promoting free dinners from Open Table MDI. The image features a group of people enjoying a meal together in a welcoming environment. Text includes details about Bar Harbor and Southwest Harbor locations and timings.

WESTSIDE FOOD PANTRY SCHEDULE

Schedule for Westside Food Pantry 2026-2027 listing distribution dates and times at St. John Episcopal Church.

COMMON GOOD HOURS

Event schedule featuring community activities and meals including Popovers and Coffee on Sunday, Community Lunch on Wednesday, Grocery Delivery on Friday morning, Community Dinner and Live Music on Friday evening, and Food Pantry on Saturday, with an image of popovers.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 26

OCTOBER 26

Flyer for Maker Mondays at the Northeast Harbor Library, highlighting activities for kids in grades K-2, including Legos, arts and crafts, and other maker activities. Event details include time, location, and contact information for supervision.

OCTOBER 12 – NOVEMBER 6

Promotional flyer for the Mount Desert Island YMCA's 'Women Empowered Lift' program, highlighting a 4-week training course for women of all ages and fitness levels, focusing on confidence, proper form, and gym routines. Includes session dates, pricing, and registration information.

SHOWCASE JAMS!

Promotional flyer for a weekly open jam and open mic event at Trenton Grange, showcasing the event details and inviting participants to join.

HEALTH CLASS

A group of three seniors participating in a stretching exercise during a class, promoting health and wellness. The text highlights the importance of health and details the Strong Bodies Senior Class offered at a YMCA location.

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:

None listed.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 27

October 27

A promotional image for a literary event titled 'Both Sides of the Pond' featuring Maine writer Barbara Kent Lawrence, highlighting her book on historical fiction. The event is scheduled for Tuesday, October 27th at 5:30 p.m., with options for in-person and online attendance. The background includes a world map and a QR code for registration.

VOLUNTEER IN ACADIA

Drop-In Stewardship projects: Registration is not required, but visit our website for time and location details: https://friendsofacadia.org/get-involved/volunteer/stewardship-volunteers/

October Chair Massage at Sassafrass Cafe

Promotion for chair massage services at Sassafrass, featuring details about available sessions every Tuesday in October from 9 to 11 a.m., accompanied by decorative illustrations and a lighthouse image.

Enjoy 20 minutes of customized chair massage in the cozy event space at Sassafrass Cafe. (1317 ME-102, Bar Harbor, ME.)

Tuesday mornings from 9-11,
$20-40 sliding scale. Learn more here.

TUESDAY MORNINGS! STORY AND PLAY.

A bright yellow armchair next to a window in a library, with a children's book open on its arm and two plush toys beside it. Text promoting a 'Story and Play' program for kids ages 0-5 is displayed on the left.

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

A promotional flyer for Free Community Suppers organized by Open Table MDI, featuring an image of people enjoying dinner together. Text includes event details for Bar Harbor and Southwest Harbor, emphasizing community and social engagement.

CRANE FOLDING

STORY AND PLAY

A group of children and adults engaged in a storytime session in a library, with colorful rugs and shelves filled with books in the background. Children are sitting on bean bags and cushions, enjoying storytime with their caregivers.

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!

MOMMY & ME GROUP

Tuesday events via the Chamber:

Baby and Toddler Time

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 28

OCTOBER 28 — SW HARBOR LIBRARY STORYTIME

Promotional flyer for a "Campfire" storytime event at Southwest Harbor Public Library on October 28th from 3:30 to 4:30 PM, featuring activities like a firefly craft and spooky campfire tales.

OCTOBER 28 — HARVEST MOON POETS GATHERING

Promotional graphic for the Harvest Moon Poets Gathering featuring a sun and moon illustration, with text detailing the event date and time.

OCTOBER 28

Event flyer for a school reorganization learning session and community conversation at the Southwest Harbor Public Library, scheduled for October 28, 5:30-7:00 p.m. Includes details about the agenda, panel discussions, and registration information.

Announcement flyer for a community conversation about school district reorganization and unification at Southwest Harbor Public Library, detailing the event date, time, and agenda.

OCTOBER 28

"Campfire" Storytime event advertisement for kids, featuring a colorful layout with details about crafts, storytime, and snacks. Includes date, time, and registration details, along with images of s'mores and fireflies, as well as book covers for spooky tales.

OCTOBER 28

Event flyer for a substitute teacher information session at Mt. Desert Island Adult & Community Education, detailing the date, time, and participants involved.

OCTOBER 28

Promotional image for the event 'Write On!' at Jesup Memorial Library, featuring event details and a close-up of a dictionary entry on 'writing.'

VOLUNTEER IN ACADIA!

Save Our Summits Volunteer Hikes

Save Our Summits hikes: Register on our website (registration closes 24 hours before each hike): https://friendsofacadia.org/get-involved/events/save-our-summits-registration/

MUSIC BINGO WITH MATTY P AT THE FINBACK!

A promotional poster for a Music Bingo event featuring Matty P. It includes details about the event date, time, and food offerings, with vibrant graphics like a vinyl record and colorful stars.

HEALTH CLASS

A diverse group of older adults participating in a senior aerobic exercise class, stretching while sitting on chairs. The header reads 'Health is the Greatest Wealth,' promoting a Strong Bodies Senior Class at the YWCA in Bar Harbor, ME.

MEDITATION

DANCE CARDIO AT ARTWAVES

Group of people participating in a dance cardio class, smiling and exercising together, with the schedule displayed at the bottom.

Northeast Harbor Library—Readers Unite!

A colorful illustration promoting the 'Readers Unite! After School Reading Club' at the Northeast Harbor Library, featuring a girl happily reading from a large book and a boy joyfully floating on an open book among 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 STORYTIMES

Autumn-themed illustration promoting storytime at Southwest Harbor Public Library, featuring a bear, a cat, and a squirrel among pumpkins and fall foliage.

GIRLS WHO CODE

CHRONICLES OF YARNIA

BLOCK PARTY!

Wednesday events via the Chamber:

No events listed.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 29

OCTOBER 29

A person dressed as a ghost, wearing sunglasses, with one hand raised, against a bright orange background. Text on the image announces a Halloween Costume Work Time event at Jesup Memorial Library on October 29 from 4:30 to 7 p.m.

OCTOBER 29 Trenton Residents Invited to Map the Town’s Future at October 29 Visioning Session

The Trenton Comprehensive Plan Committee, a group of 12 dedicated, town-appointed volunteers tasked with writing Trenton’s new Comprehensive Plan, will host a public Visioning Session on Thursday, October 29 at 6:00 PM at the Trenton Elementary School. Trenton residents, taxpayers, and business owners are warmly invited and strongly encouraged to attend.

The Trenton Comprehensive Plan Committee generally meets on the fourth Wednesday of the month at 6:00 PM at the Trenton Town Office (adjusted to the third Wednesday in November and December due to the holidays). The public is always welcome to attend these working sessions, and public comment is taken at the conclusion of each meeting. For more information, to ask questions, or to submit feedback, please email CompPlanTrenton@gmail.com or visit the committee’s official webpage at www.trentonme.com/comprehensive-plan-committee/.

OCTOBER 29, 30, 31 — AID SOCIETY OF OTTER CREEK

A promotional poster for a pumpkin carving contest at Otter Creek Hall, featuring illustrations of pumpkins, a cat, and bats, with details about the event's schedule, showcase, and costume social.

OCTOBER 29 — Trick or Trails! Join Friends of Acadia for a Halloween-Themed Morning of Volunteering in the Park

Help maintain the park’s historic carriage roads and trails while enjoying some Halloween fun during the final Drop-in Stewardship Volunteer day of the season. Costumes are encouraged but not required, and all abilities are welcome. Tools, gloves, guidance, and sweet treats are provided. No experience or registration is necessary. Meet at the Hulls Cove Storage Facility near the Visitor Center on Thursday, Oct. 29, from 8:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., weather permitting.

Learn more at https://friendsofacadia.org/news/trick-trails-costume-volunteer-2026/.

OCTOBER 29 — UNDER THE HOOD

Image of a museum event titled 'Under the Hood' at the Seal Cove Auto Museum, featuring a presenter gesturing towards vintage cars and a child observing. The background shows various antique automobiles and tools. Event details are displayed at the top.

WIC CLINIC AT THE SOUTHWEST HARBOR LIBRARY

Flyer promoting the WIC clinic at the Southwest Harbor Public Library, including details about the program, eligibility, and contact information. Features a playful image of a happy baby eating.

Artwaves’ Fall Dance Schedule

Fall Dance Schedule featuring various dance classes and their timings, including Open Level Ballet for different age groups and Contemporary Dance, displayed over a gradient background.

VOLUNTEER IN ACADIA

Drop-In Stewardship projects: Registration is not required, but visit our website for time and location details: https://friendsofacadia.org/get-involved/volunteer/stewardship-volunteers/

KARAOKE NIGHT AT FINBACK ALE HOUSE

Promotional poster for Finback Ale House Karaoke Night featuring vibrant illustrations of a microphone, musical notes, and a lively crowd. Text highlights include 'Karaoke Night!', 'Every Thursday Night!', 'Starting @ 9:00 PM', 'Free Admission | 21+ Only', and 'Hosted by Matty P'.

STITCHES KNITTING AND CROCHET GROUP!

A knitted piece in vibrant colors displayed alongside knitting needles and a yarn ball, with text promoting a knitting group meeting on Thursdays.

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.

FIGURE DRAWING AT ARTWAVES

A sketch of a human figure in motion on a notepad, with colored pencils placed beside it. Text overlay announces a weekly figure drawing session every Thursday from 12 PM to 3 PM in the Fine Arts Studio.

Thursday events via the Chamber:

Figure Drawing

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 30

OCTOBER 29, 30, 31 — AID SOCIETY OF OTTER CREEK

Poster for a pumpkin carving contest at Otter Creek Hall, featuring various carved pumpkins, Halloween-themed graphics, and event details including dates and instructions for participation.

OCTOBER 30 — MDI YMCA TRUNK OR TREAT

Promotional banner for 'Trunk or Treat' event at MDI YMCA on Friday, October 30. Features a jack-o'-lantern bag, event details, and contact information.

OCTOBER 30 — BIRCH BAY RETIREMENT VILLAGE TRAIL OF TREATS

Promotional flyer for the 'Trail of Treats' event at Birch Bay Village, detailing the date and time, and calling for themed table hosts.

OCTOBER 30 AND 31 — PARADIS TRICK OR TREAT

A festive black cart decorated for Halloween, featuring offerings like hot cider, hot cocoa, coffee, and donut holes. A pumpkin basket filled with colorful candies is displayed, announcing a 'Trick or Treat' event hosted by Paradis Ace Hardware in Bar Harbor, Maine.

OCTOBER 30 AND 31

A promotional poster for a Halloween event titled 'Book Trick or Treat' at the Southwest Harbor Public Library on October 30th, featuring costumed children holding candy buckets and books, with Halloween-themed graphics like bats and pumpkins.

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.

HEALTH CLASS

A senior fitness class with three participants performing arm exercises while seated, promoting health and wellness. The image includes details about the Strong Bodies Senior Class, including location, schedule, and registration information.

Save Our Summits Volunteer Hikes

Save Our Summits hikes: Register on our website (registration closes 24 hours before each hike): https://friendsofacadia.org/get-involved/events/save-our-summits-registration/

FAMILY STORY TIME AT SOUTHWEST HARBOR

A whimsical illustration promoting storytime events at Southwest Harbor Public Library, featuring a bear in a sweater, a cat, and a squirrel among autumn pumpkins and fall leaves. Text displays the schedule: 'Storytimes Wednesday & Fridays from 10:00 - 10:30 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:

Homeschool Drop-In at Volta

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 31

OCTOBER 29, 30, 31 — AID SOCIETY OF OTTER CREEK

Black and white promotional poster for a pumpkin carving contest at Otter Creek Hall, featuring illustrations of carved pumpkins, bats, and information about the event dates and activities.

OCTOBER 30 AND 31

A Halloween-themed event flyer for Trick-or-Treat hosted by Paradis Ace Hardware, featuring a promotional cart with drinks like hot cider, hot cocoa, and coffee, along with donut holes and a pumpkin bucket filled with candy. The event takes place on October 30th and 31st at 31 Holland Avenue, Bar Harbor, ME.

OCTOBER 30 AND 31

Graphic promoting a 'Book Trick or Treat' event at Southwest Harbor Public Library. It includes event details: Friday, October 30th, from 1:00 to 5:00 PM, with a note about costumes being welcome. The design features whimsical Halloween elements like pumpkins, bats, and children in costumes.

OCTOBER 31

OCTOBER 31 — HALLOWEEN AT THE BASS HARBOR MEMORIAL LIBRARY

Halloween event poster featuring a black cat at a window, pumpkins, and floating ghosts, promoting tricks and treats, hot cider, and free books at the Bass Harbor Memorial Library on October 31.

OCTOBER 31 — TRENTON FIRE DEPARTMENT TRICK OR TREAT

A Halloween event poster featuring the Trenton Volunteer Fire Department. It announces 'Trick or Treat at the Firehouse' on Saturday, October 31, from 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM. The poster includes images of candy, pumpkins, and costumes, and has a fire safety tip about avoiding open flames.

OCTOBER 31 — A HARVEST PARTY

Poster for the Harvest Festival at Southwest Harbor Congregational Church, detailing event activities like games, crafts, and food on October 31st from 4:00-6:00 PM. Includes images of a pumpkin, a mug, and autumn leaves.

Southwest Harbor Congregational Church is having a Harvest party on Saturday, October 31 from 4 to 6 PM at the church on High rd in Southwest Harbor🎃 we will be offering chili cider, coffee, games, crafts, and of course, lots of candy. This will be a safe place for people to warm up use the restrooms and have a little fun! Free for all!

VOLUNTEER IN ACADIA

Drop-In Stewardship projects: Registration is not required, but visit our website for time and location details: https://friendsofacadia.org/get-involved/volunteer/stewardship-volunteers/

Artwaves’ Fall Dance Schedule

Fall Dance Schedule featuring multiple dance classes including Open Level Ballet for different age groups, Contemporary Dance, Devising Performance, and Mommy & Me Ballet.

STORY TIME

SATURDAYS! BABY AND ME YOGA!

A flyer for 'Baby and Me Yoga' classes at Harbor House, detailing schedules, age group sessions, and instructor information. Classes aim to support early development and connection between caregivers and children.

PRAYER SHAWL MISSION GROUP

Advertisement for a Prayer Shawl Mission Team start-up event, scheduled for October 4, 2025, from 10 A.M. to 12 NOON at Bar Harbor Congregational Church UCC. Includes images of people knitting and crocheting, with details about supplies and instruction provided.

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.

Saturday events via the Chamber:

None listed

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 1

NOVEMBER 1 — PUMPKIN WALK

A promotional flyer for a Pumpkin Walk fundraising event supporting Conners Emerson Elementary School and PTSA, featuring autumn-themed graphics including pumpkins, leaves, and berries. The event is scheduled for Sunday, November 1st, from 4:30 to 7:30 PM at Evergreen Yurts in Bar Harbor, with an invitation to donate carved pumpkins.

NOVEMBER 1 NEGOTIATING OUR FUTURES WITH AI

Advanced AI systems are behaving increasingly less like obedient tools and more like insubordinate employees, independent agents, threatening competitors, and manipulators of us. As they spread throughout our society, how can we benefit from helpful AI while safeguarding our families, companies, and communities? How can we keep our futures human? Researchers and companies have been trying to engineer control over AI machines — while at the same time trying to make them dramatically more capable at engineering than humans are. That isn’t working. This forum explores alternative approaches drawing on Peace Studies, Human Ecology, and diverse spiritual and faith traditions.

The themes for the four forums will be: “Challenges and Strategies for Coping with AI in Peaceful, Ecological, Spiritual Ways” (10/25); “Negotiating our Futures with AI: A Peace Studies Approach” (11/1), “Reclaiming Our Digital Commons in Maine: Human Ecological Approaches to Community Empowerment” (11/8); and “A Catholic, a Quaker, and a Buddhist Walk into an AI Chat: Spiritual Approaches to AI.”

The series is free and open to all. Sessions will be held on Sundays at 6 pm in room 102 of the Center for Human Ecology (CHE) building at College of the Atlantic and streamed live via zoom at: https://coa.zoom.us/j/3613430016 (Meeting ID: 361 343 0016).

SUNDAY NIGHTS — AL-ANON FAMILY GROUP

Announcement for Southwest Harbor Al-Anon Family Group meetings, starting October 4, 2026, held on Sunday nights at 7 PM at The SHAC - Safe Harbor Alano Club, located at 22 Village Green Way, Southwest Harbor, Maine 04679, with contact information for questions.

KIDS CHESS CLUB AT CHOCO-LATTE

Close-up of a chessboard featuring various chess pieces including a white king, black pawns, and a horse figure, with the text '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:

None listed.

ONGOING…

A graphic showcasing the titles and dates of the Common Ground Country Fair posters from 1977 to 2026, featuring illustrations of various themes related to the fair and including event details located at Jesup Memorial Library.

OCTOBER 6- 30: DUCK BOATS AND LOBSTER CLAWS

Promotional poster for the 'Duck Boats & Lobster Claws' exhibition, featuring a duck decoy, a toy boat, and lobster claws, with event details including dates and opening reception.

LIBRARY EXPLORERS

Drop in every month, for Library Explorers at the Southwest Harbor Library to uncover new missions, mysteries, and discoveries in the library—with a collectible trading card to unlock! This program is ongoing during library hours and is designed for kids 5-17, though younger explorers are welcome to participate with a grown-up. No registration required. https://tinyurl.com/mt7hh5ts.

Library hours: 9-5 Mon., Tue., Thu., Fri.; 9-8, Wed.; 9-1 Sat.; closed Sun.

MDI YMCA FALL SCHEDULE

Informational flyer for Mount Desert Island YMCA Fall Programming, detailing childcare options, enrichment care, preschool activities, youth sports, and scheduled events.

VOLUNTEER IN ACADIA LINKS

Looking to give back to Acadia National Park? Here are several ways you can lend a hand this week! How to participate:

Save Our Summits hikes: Register on our website (registration closes 24 hours before each hike): https://friendsofacadia.org/get-involved/events/save-our-summits-registration/

Drop-In Stewardship projects: Registration is not required, but visit our website for time and location details: https://friendsofacadia.org/get-involved/volunteer/stewardship-volunteers/

Membership Table volunteers: Regular opportunities are available for folks who love to talk about the park and share visitor impact stories! Learn more about training opportunities on our website: https://friendsofacadia.org/get-involved/volunteer/membership-office-volunteers/

Stewardship projects for service groups: If you have a group of 5+ people interested in helping with trail and carriage road maintenance, drop us a line! https://friendsofacadia.org/get-involved/volunteer/service-groups/

Wild Gardens of Acadia docents: This is perfect for plant lovers who love sharing plant facts with visitors. Learn more: https://friendsofacadia.org/get-involved/volunteer/wild-gardens-of-acadia-volunteer/

KIDS’ SCAVENGER HUNT AT SOUTHWEST HARBOR PUBLIC LIBRARY

A colorful poster for a kid's scavenger hunt at the Southwest Harbor Public Library, featuring a girl holding a magnifying glass. The text invites kids to find ten hidden pictures to win a special prize. Checklists are available on a table near the picture book room.

WIC CLINIC

COMMUNITY BLANKET PROJECT

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