THINGS TO DO
IN MAINE
Visit our calendar to find the best things to do in Maine. With places to go and events to attend, you’ll find food events, kid-friendly activities, sightseeing tours, and more. As the Maine authority, Down East magazine features the best of Maine culture, travel, food & drink. Our calendar incorporates a variety of things to do across the state: films, museums, author book signings, theater, music, adventures, hiking and biking, bird watching, art galleries, workshops, schooners, lighthouses, and more!
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June 2019
MMPA Presents: The Barbara Morris Goodbody Collection
Barbara Goodbody has long been a leader in support of the arts in Maine. Her collection reflects her commitment and dedication. Featuring, some of the best makers in Maine, Santa Fe, Europe, and beyond, this compilation is idiosyncratic and optimistic, and mirrors her world philosophy.
Find out more »Grill & Chill at Toddy Pond Farm
Join us here at the farm for a casual dinner from the grill, fresh picked greens from the garden and local live music.
Find out more »Hop Culture and Mast Landing Present: Juicy Brews Island Getaway Craft Beer Fest
Save the date! On June 29th, 2019, Hop Culture is bringing their Juicy Brews Craft Beer Festival to Mast Landing Brewing Company in Westbrook, Maine. Pull out the Hawaiian shirts and sunglasses for a tropical craft beer festival featuring breweries from in and out of the state.
Find out more »11th Annual Northern Light Charles A Dean Bike and Boat
Enjoy a day of cycling 19.5 miles from the historic Steamship Katahdin in Greenville, Maine to the boat dock in Rockwood, Maine. Family and friends can ride on the Katahdin as we pick up the riders in Rockwood and all enjoy the return trip with free lunch wonderful music and beautiful scenery. All funds benefit Northern Light Charles A Dean Hospital in Greenville Maine.
Find out more »Tour of Nellieville
Sculptor Peter Beerits offers an informal tour of Nellieville, his quirky, found object installation of a Western town, juke joint, general store, Arthurian Grail castle, wizard’s tower and a church-in-the-woods.
Find out more »Paint for Preservation Wet Paint Auction
30 juried artists paint outdoors – en plein air – over 3 days at designated public and private sites chosen to highlight Cape Elizabeth’s natural beauty. Their newly-painted works are then auctioned at this tented reception held at the Garrison Field seaside estate in Cape Elizabeth. Guests may also purchase smaller works by the participating artists.
Find out more »July 2019
Strawberry Shortcake Shuffle 5K
Join us in beautiful Damariscotta for Healthy Kids annual Strawberry Shortcake Shuffle, a 5K run / fitness walk. This is a fun event for all ages, and all proceeds directly benefit child abuse prevention. Age categories for 5K include: 1-5, 4-9; 10- 14; and 15-19 and adults. Each participant receives a custom head band. Free home-made strawberry shortcake for everyone! Prizes! Fun!
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Bar Harbor Designer Showhouse at La Rochelle
Join us at the Preview Gala to celebrate the Bar Harbor Historical Society's new location at LaRochelle, a home originally built in 1902 for George Bowdoin. Top designers from around the state have participated in the renovation of this historic building, and several will be on hand at the gala.
Find out more »The Blues Spectrum by Scott Cleveland
Join Scott Cleveland, blues and jazz musician, at the Lubec Congregational Christian Church, 46 Main Street on Sunday, July 14th at 2 PM to learn more about the blues with his unique docu-concert, The Blues Spectrum.
Find out more »Great Falls Gaming Weekend
Two days of unplugged gaming fun! Board Games, RPG's, & card games! Tea & Lobster Productions invites you to come get away and game for a day or a whole weekend in July!
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Paint for Preservation Wet Paint Auction
Cape Elizabeth Land Trust
12th Annual Wet Paint Auction to Benefit Land Conservation in Cape Elizabeth.
A stunning seaside estate, award-winning artists, live music, and spirited bidding—this is summer in Maine at its finest! Join the Cape Elizabeth Land Trust in celebrating the natural beauty of Cape Elizabeth at this premier plein air auction.
Bar Harbor Designer Showhouse — La Rochelle
La Rochelle, 127 West Street, Bar Harbor
We are delighted to announce Maine Homes by Down East has joined Swan Hospitality Group in sponsoring the 2019 Bar Harbor Designer Showhouse – La Rochelle! Eight designers will renovate/decorate rooms in the historic La Rochelle mansion, which was recently purchased by the Bar Harbor Historical Society.
Great Falls Gaming Weekend
Hilton Garden Inn Auburn Riverwatch
Two days of unplugged gaming fun! Board games, RPGs, and card games. Tea & Lobster Productions invites you to come get away and game for a day or a whole weekend in July.
A two-day event with the focus being on playing tabletop games with enough time to complete them and with people who actually want to play them. The event will be limited to 250 tickets per day and feature a sandwich lunch buffet which is included in the ticket price. Sit down and play games like Settlers, Quest for The Antidote, Seven Wonders, Descent, maybe even Risk! There will also be Game Runners coming to the event which will provide the opportunity to play D&D one-shot adventures!
Greater Portland Landmarks Tours
Portland Area
- Homes of Portland’s Golden Age – Tuesdays and Fridays, 10 a.m. from June 25 to October 18
- United States Custom House Tour – Wednesdays from June 26 to October 16 at 10 a.m., 11 a.m., 12 p.m., or 1 p.m.
- Western Promenade Walking Tour – Thursdays at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. from June 27 to October 17. No tour July 4
- Neighborhood Stories – Mondays at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. from June 24 to October 14
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