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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 site, ACADIA ADVENTURES. The restaurants are here!

There is a list below as well as a website at EAT MDI.

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, NOVEMBER 9

NOVEMBER 9 — Pemetic Students Share Thoughts on Declaration of Independence

Community reception poster announcing Pemetic students sharing thoughts on the Declaration of Independence, with event details and school and historical society logos.

Flyer for a Pemetic School student event about the Declaration of Independence at Southwest Harbor Public Library on Monday, November 9 at 5:30 PM, featuring student presentations, artwork, and community discussion.

Pemetic Middle School students will present their thoughts on what the Declaration of Independence means to them personally and to their community in a public program at the Southwest Harbor Public Library on Monday November 9 at 5:30 pm. This event is free and open to the public and is a collaboration between Pemetic School, MDI Historical Society, and the Southwest Harbor Public Library.

MAKER MONDAYS

SHOWCASE JAMS!

Trenton Grange open jam and open mic event flyer featuring a performer, held every Monday from 6:30 to 10:30 PM.

HEALTH CLASS

Promotional flyer for the YWCA Strong Bodies senior fitness class, featuring three older adults exercising and class details in Bar Harbor, Maine.

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:

Tai Chi with Healthy Acadia

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 10

NOVEMBER 10 and 12

Two-Part Workshop Will Explore Gentle, Mindful Approaches to Living Well with Pain

Healthy Acadia invites community members to join a two-part Mindfulness for Pain Management workshop series on Tuesday, Nov. 10 and Thursday, Nov. 12, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at 77 Beechland Road, Ellsworth. Participants will explore practical ways to work with pain by bringing awareness, acceptance, and self-compassion to their experience. This gentle, evidence-based approach can help ease the intensity of pain, reduce stress, and support overall well-being.

Led in a supportive, small-group setting, these workshops are designed for anyone living with chronic pain or interested in learning mindful self-care strategies. Sessions will include guided practices, discussion, and simple techniques that can be used in daily life to cultivate resilience and calm.

Participation is free, and all are welcome. Pre-registration is required. To register, visit https://forms.gle/wQVePr11CCeiH8Ux6.

NOVEMBER 10 — CES PTSA

NOVEMBER 10 and 17 — VOLUNTEER AT THE MDI COMMUNITY WOODBANK

Person wearing gloves stacking split firewood beside a large woodpile outdoors

Now is your chance to help your neighbors stay warm this winter. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED. Please come help for an hour or more. Wear sturdy footwear and bring gloves, eye and ear protection if you have them.

Tuesday Nov. 3, 12-4:30pm, vote, then come by.
Sunday Nov. 8, 12:30-2:30
Tuesday Nov. 10, 10:30-12:30- first ever Homeschool Children’s day.
NOV. 10- then open to public 12:30-4 PM (sunset ~415)
Tuesday Nov. 17 Noon-4pm

The lot is at #831 ST. RT. 3, Hamilton station, upper driveway.

Encaustic, multi-media artist Helene Farrar at the Gilley

Vibrant abstract painting of colorful flowers and textured foliage in thick, expressive brushstrokes

SOUTHWEST HARBOR— Contemporary multi-media artist Hélène Farrar is the People-Nature-Art presenter at the Wendell Gilley Museum, with an in-person artist’s reception at 6 p.m. and her presentation at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 10. Her talk will be offered both in person and online. Attendance is free but registration is required. Sign up at http://www.wendellgilleymuseum.org/calendar.

TUESDAY MORNINGS! STORY AND PLAY.

Jesup Memorial Library Story and Play flyer advertising Tuesday morning stories, songs, playtime, and activities for children ages 0–5 and their adults, beside a yellow chair with an open picture book.

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

Open Table MDI free community suppers flyer featuring friends dining together, with event details for Bar Harbor and Southwest Harbor.

CRANE FOLDING

STORY AND PLAY

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:

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 11

NOVEMBER 11 — EASY AS PIE CHESS TOURNAMENT

MOUNT DESERT ISLAND YMCA NO SCHOOL CARE

Mount Desert Island YMCA Veterans' Day No School Care flyer for November 11, 2026, featuring childcare details, activities, registration QR code, and contact information.

NOVEMBER 11 — Blue Star Memorial Marker Ceremony – 11:00 AM Route 3, Bar Harbor

Blue Star Memorial Highway sign decorated with flowers and American flags in a wooded setting — Photo: Caption – Blue Star Memorial Marker. Photo courtesy of Bar Harbor Garden Club

BAR HARBOR — The Bar Harbor Garden Club cordially invites its members, friends, and the public to attend the annual ceremony at the Blue Star Memorial Marker to offer hope and healing through the remembrance of our living and fallen military heroes. The Memorial Marker is located on Route 3 near the head of the island. The program includes special readings, remarks from veterans living on Mount Desert Island and an opportunity to share your personal memories and stories.

We welcome you to participate in this tradition of the BHGC and reflect on the sacrifices of our veterans and their powerful stories. For further information, please contact either Jim Linnane (mdijim@gmail.com) or Pam Bowie (mdi4us@gmail.com).

MUSIC BINGO WITH MATTY P AT THE FINBACK!

Music Bingo flyer featuring a record illustration, Wednesday at 6 p.m., with Matty P, and a $10 quarter pounder with cheese and fries basket.

HEALTH CLASS

Promotional flyer for the YWCA Strong Bodies senior exercise class, featuring three older adults stretching and class details in Bar Harbor, Maine.

MEDITATION

Northeast Harbor Library—Readers Unite!

Illustration advertising Readers Unite!, an after-school reading club at Northeast Harbor Library, with children reading on 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 STORYTIMES

Autumn-themed South Harbors Public Library storytimes flyer featuring a bear, cat, squirrel, pumpkins, and text announcing Wednesdays and Fridays from 10:00–10:30 am.

GIRLS WHO CODE

CHRONICLES OF YARNIA

BLOCK PARTY!

Wednesday events via the Chamber:

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12

NOVEMBER 12

There will be a Community Open House on Thursday, November 12 from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the new Conners Emerson School

“Cooking From Your Garden – A Seasonal Approach” Amy Pollien, Bar Harbor Garden Club

Portrait of an older woman with gray hair wearing a white scarf and olive jacket

Monthly Meeting and Presentation – November 12, 2026 at 1:00 P.M. Birch Bay Retirement Village, 25 Village Inn Road, Bar Harbor

Ms. Pollien’s presentation will begin at 1:00 P.M. and will include time for questions. Registration is required to attend the event. Since seating is limited, the Club is pleased to offer an in-person or zoom option for participants. Please email Pam Bowie at mdi4us@gmail.com or call 207-244-3436(H) and indicate whether you will be attending in-person or via zoom.

NOVEMBER 10 and 12

Two-Part Workshop Will Explore Gentle, Mindful Approaches to Living Well with Pain

Participation is free, and all are welcome. Pre-registration is required. To register, visit https://forms.gle/wQVePr11CCeiH8Ux6.

THURSDAYS — CROCHET FOR ABSOLUTE BEGINNERS

Crochet workshop flyer featuring yarn, scissors, a crochet hook, and details for beginner classes at Bass Harbor Memorial Library every Thursday.

STITCHES KNITTING AND CROCHET GROUP!

Colorful knitted fabric with knitting needles and yarn, overlaid with text reading “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.

FIGURE DRAWING AT ARTWAVES

Pencil sketch of a reclining figure on paper with drawing pencils and text announcing weekly figure drawing Thursdays from 12–3 PM in the Fine Arts Studio.

Thursday events via the Chamber:

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 13

NOVEMBER 13, 14, 15, 20, 21 — URINE TOWN

Promotional poster for MDI Drama’s Urinetown: The Musical, with performance dates, venue, ticket prices, website, and an illustration of a golden toilet.

NOVEMBER 13 — CURATOR’S TALK

Event poster for “Fifty Years of Common Ground,” featuring curator Maeve O’Regan and a black-and-white portrait, scheduled Friday, November 13 at 5:00pm at Jesup Memorial Library.

PRACTICAL SELF- DEFENSE

Self-defense workshop flyer for realtors featuring situational awareness, combat training, defensive techniques, date and contact information

Two people practicing a self-defense technique during a Krav Maga training session, with a city skyline visible through the windows.

FOR MORE INFORMATION:

Realtors: https://www.artwavesmdi.org/event-6840886
Public: https://www.artwavesmdi.org/event-6838658

Carve a Feather Pin at the Gilley

Handcrafted wooden fish-shaped decorations painted in brown, green, blue, and white

SOUTHWEST HARBOR— Join master carver Ed Hawkes for this special class to create a carved feather pin. This class is appropriate for carvers of all levels, from beginners to advanced. Students must be at least 14 years old. Bring a lunch for this full-day workshop. Class size is limited and registration is required. The feather will be a green-winged teal feather. All materials included. Cost is $36 for museum members and $45 for non-members. Sign up at www.wendellgilleymuseum.com/calendar.

10:00 am – 3:00 pm.

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

Strong Bodies Senior Class flyer featuring three older adults performing seated stretches, with details about low-impact aerobic exercise at the YWCA in Bar Harbor, Maine.

FAMILY STORY TIME AT SOUTHWEST HARBOR

Autumn-themed Southwest Harbor Public Library storytimes flyer featuring a bear, cat, squirrel, pumpkins, and the schedule Wednesday and Friday 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:

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 14

NOVEMBER 14 — SANTA PAWS AT THE HANCOCK COUNTY SPCA

Santa Claus holding a small black-and-tan dog against a red festive background

Santa Paws is coming to the shelter to take pictures with your pet (and you!). Photos are by donation and your time slot MUST be reserved. Sign up here: https://www.jotform.com/build/263066970116155

NOVEMBER 13, 14, 15, 20, 21 — URINE TOWN

Promotional poster for MDI Drama’s production of Urinetown: The Musical, featuring performance dates, venue, ticket prices, and a toilet illustration.

POP-UP GEAR REPAIR!

NOVEMBER 14 — VENDOR FAIR

Promotional graphic for the MOFGA Vendor Fair at Jesup Memorial Library on Saturday, November 14th, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., featuring a bouquet of sunflowers.

NOVEMBER 14 — FALL CRAFT FAIR

Fall Craft Fair hosted by Tremont PTO at Tremont School Gym on November 14th, 9 AM–2 PM, featuring handmade crafts, unique gifts, and seasonal decor.

NOVEMBER 14 — PAJAMA SALE AND BED RACES!

Join us for the 31st Annual Pajama Sale & 17th Annual Bed Races!

Bar Harbor Chamber of Commerce poster promoting the 31st annual PJ Sale and 17th annual Bed Race on November 14 in Bar Harbor, Maine.

Kick off the holiday season with one of Bar Harbor’s most beloved traditions! Spend the morning shopping incredible early bird specials at participating downtown businesses while wearing your favorite pajamas, then gather downtown for the annual Bed Races.

When: Saturday, November 14, 2026
- Early Bird Shopping: 6:00 AM–12:00 PM
- Bed Races: 10:00 AM
Where: Downtown Bar Harbor
Admission: Free to attend

NOVEMBER 14 — OPEN HOUSE!

Trenton Volunteer Fire Department open house and spaghetti dinner flyer featuring firefighter activities, event details, and fire safety demonstrations.

NOVEMBER 14 — DO YOU HAVE A PLAN?

Flyer for a legal planning workshop featuring hands protecting a paper family cutout, titled “Do You Have A Plan?” with information about powers of attorney, wills, trusts, and related preparations.

KARAOKE NIGHT AT FINBACK ALE HOUSE

Colorful karaoke night poster for Finback Ale House featuring a live band, cheering crowd, and text announcing music every Saturday at 9 PM with free admission for ages 21 and over.

Yoga Workshop: The Inner Harvest – Rooted in Abundance In-Person

Woman practicing a yoga pose outdoors by the water, with text reading “Led by certified yoga instructor Dianna Sproul.”

Join us for a 2-hour autumn yoga workshop designed to ground your body and nourish your soul.

Date:
Saturday, November 14, 2026
Time:
10:00am – 12:00pm
Location:
Mellon Room
Campus:
Northeast Harbor Library, 1 Joy Road, Northeast Harbor

STORY TIME

SATURDAYS! BABY AND ME YOGA!

Flyer for Baby and Me Yoga classes at Harbor House, featuring a mother and child practicing yoga together and class schedule details.

PRAYER SHAWL MISSION GROUP

Flyer for a Prayer Shawl Mission Team start-up on October 4, 2025, at Bar Harbor Congregational Church, featuring knitting and crocheting images and contact information.

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:

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 15

NOVEMBER 15 — AI FORUM

The forum series on “Coping with AI in Our Communities” will continue to be held at College of the Atlantic’s CHE building, room 102 and online for the following 3 Sundays from 6:00 to 7:30 pm (November 1, 8 and 15). For more information and to pre-register (which is required only if you will attend online), go to: https://smarterplanetorwiserearth.com/coping-with-ai-in-our-communities/ A recording of highlights from the first forum in the series is now available at:

For questions contact Gray Cox, gcox@coa.edu.

NOVEMBER 13, 14, 15, 20, 21 — URINE TOWN

Promotional poster for MDI Drama’s musical Urinetown, listing November performances, ticket prices, theater location, and a QR code beside an illustrated toilet.

NOVEMBER 15 — ROCK CHOIR OPEN HOUSE

Poster for Criterion Theatre Rock Choir open house on Sunday 11/15 from 3–4:30 PM, featuring a black-and-white image of people clapping and singing.

SUNDAY NIGHTS — AL-ANON FAMILY GROUP

Flyer announcing Southwest Harbor Al-Anon Family Group sessions returning October 4, 2026, at 7 PM on Sundays at The SHAC in Southwest Harbor, Maine.

KIDS CHESS CLUB AT CHOCO-LATTE

Chess pieces on a wooden board with a banner reading “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:

Tai Chi with Healthy Acadia

ONGOING…

POSTER OF THE COMMON GROUND FAIR

CRITERION MOVIES

Poster announcing November's weekend movie nights featuring The Big Sleep, The Philadelphia Story, and Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory.

Films at Criterion Theatre in Bar Harbor.

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

Mount Desert Island YMCA fall programming flyer featuring childcare, preschool, youth sports, activities, event information, and registration QR codes.

KIDS’ SCAVENGER HUNT AT SOUTHWEST HARBOR PUBLIC LIBRARY

Southwest Harbor Public Library kid's scavenger hunt flyer featuring a child with a magnifying glass, bookshelves, and event details.

WIC CLINIC

COMMUNITY BLANKET PROJECT

ART EXHIBIT

GIFT OF ART

ART EXHIBIT

Promotional poster for Jayne Dwyer Paper Moon Jewelry exhibit and sale at Southwest Harbor Public Library, featuring handcrafted animal, berry, ocean, and floral jewelry, November 3–28.

BOOT AND SOCK DRIVE

SOME FOOD RESOURCES

Fundraising flyer asking for cash or check donations to the Bar Harbor Food Pantry in November, with Window Panes matching donations 100%.

Harbor House Community Service Center food drive flyer featuring donation items, dates November 2–16, 2026, and drop-off locations in Southwest Harbor and Tremont.

OPEN TABLE MDI FREE COMMUNITY SUPPERS!

Flyer for free community suppers from Open Table MDI, featuring a communal dinner photo and event details in Bar Harbor and Southwest Harbor.

WESTSIDE FOOD PANTRY SCHEDULE

Westside Food Pantry 2026–2027 schedule listing distribution dates and times at St. John Episcopal Church.

COMMON GOOD HOURS

Community events schedule listing Sunday brunch, Wednesday lunch, Friday grocery delivery and dinner with live music, and Saturday food pantry, with a photo of baked popovers.

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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