July 25, 26, 27

AUBURN – Grand Opening of Books-A-Million bookstore to 730 Center Street, formerly the location of The Sports Authority. Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at 11 am on Friday, July 25^th. Local Author Signings including Patsy Baldus, Matt Cost and Peggy Deblois on Saturday, July 26th and Diane Madden, Cody Mower and Anthony Blasi on Sunday, July 27^th.

July 25

WATERVILLE — Waterville Rocks, a free, outdoor summer concert series held annually at Head of Falls Park in Waterville, ME returns on Fridays, July 25, August 1, and August 8, with End of the Line, Atlanta Rhythm Section, and Mallett Brothers Band, respectively.

July 26

BUXTON — Try our delicious Haddock Supper Buffet – Saturday, July 26, 2025 – 5:00 pm at Living Waters Church, Parker Farm Road, Buxton. Suggested donation: $10 Adult, $5 Child, $20 Family. Please note: We will offer the option of takeout containers for those who do not want to come inside for seating.

July 26

AUBURN — There will be a baked bean supper at Sixth Street Congregational Church at 109 Sixth Street in Auburn, on Saturday, July 26th from 4:30 until 6:00. There will be two kinds of beans, red hotdogs, brown hotdogs, coleslaw, assorted casseroles, assorted desserts, and beverage. The cost of the supper is $10 for adults, $5 for children 6 to 12; children 5 and under are free.

July 26

CANTON — Canton Historical Society celebrating 50th Anniversary.  FREE events!  Party 4:00-7:30PM w/mobile bar & food truck—both take cash or credit; history speaker at 2PM; museum & country store open 10AM-7:30PM. Raffles; FREE souvenir & cake. 25 Turner Street; handicap access. cantonmehistorical@gmail.com.

July 26

LEWISTON — The Lewiston Public Library Children’s Department will be offering the program Within the Whale, an immersive marine science experience where guests can step inside a life-size inflatable humpback whale to explore its anatomy and learn about ocean conservation. Fun, educational, and perfect for all ages! There will be four available times for patrons to participate in the 30-minute program. The starting times are: 10:30am, 11:00am, 11:30am, and 12pm.

Each session is limited to 20 participants, so registration is required. Signups will be at the Children’s information desk. Patrons can register in person, by phone, or by email. This free Summer Reading program will take place in Callahan Hall on the third floor of the library.

July 30

LEWISTON — At 12PM the Lewiston Public Library Children’s Department will be offering the program Woven Herb Garden Baskets. Kids and teens will be provided with materials to create their own woven basket for growing small plants. Various herb seeds, soil, and paper cups to sit inside the woven baskets will also be provided so participants can start their own windowsill herb garden. This program is recommended for kids and teens ages 5 and older. Children under the age of 8 must be supervised by a caregiver.

This activity will take place at the back tables in the Children’s Department on the third floor of the library. This program is free, and no registration is required. All materials will be provided.

July 31

WISCASSET — Summertime in Wiscasset, Maine, means Wiscasset Art Walk! On the evening of Thursday, July 31, from 4 to 7pm, artists, musicians, crafters, local residents, and visitors experience together the sights, sounds, and tastes of this charming Midcoast Maine village. A Celtic thread runs through music and song during the Wiscasset Art Walk on Thursday, July 31, 4-7pm and later, in Wiscasset Village.

Aug 1

AUBURN — The Community Little Theatre (CLT) will host a staged reading of “A New Home” on Friday, August 1, at 7:30 p.m. The script will be read by veteran actors from CLT, and eight songs will be performed live. An original musical production, “A New Home” will be presented as CLT’s first production of the 2025-26 season, opening on October 30.

Aug 1, 2, 3

BAR HARBOR — Guild Fine Craft Show: Mount Desert Island at College of the Atlantic | 105 Eden Street, Bar Harbor, ME 04609. $5 Weekend Admission | Under 18 Free. FRI, AUG 1: 5pm – 8pm. SAT, AUG 2: 10am – 4pm. SUN, AUG 3: 10am – 4pm.

Aug 8

LEWISTON — At 10am the Lewiston Public Library Children’s Department will be offering a Butterfly Footprints Keepsake program. Caregivers and their babies will be able to create a butterfly keepsake using their child’s footprints on a preprinted background.

This program is recommended for caregivers and their children between the ages of birth-2 years old. Siblings are also welcome to attend. This activity will take place at the back tables in the Children’s Department on the third floor of the library. This program is free, and no registration is required. All materials will be provided.

Aug 9

GORHAM — Makers Market & Pick Your Own Blueberries Fest at Orchard Ridge Farm in Gorham, August 9th from 10-2 (rain date August 10th, 10-2)

We will have 30 Vendors selling their goods including Ceramics, Jewelry, Woodworking, Illustration and Painting, Vintage Clothes, Stained Glass, Soap and Body Products & More. There will be live music, farm animals and we will have 2 food trucks!

We are also having a BAKE SALE (blueberry themed) fundraiser for ARLGP with all the funds raised will go to help the shelter continue doing the amazing work they have been doing for years.

Aug 9

OTISFIELD — The East Otisfield Free Baptist Church annual Lobster Dinner is being held on, Saturday, August 9th. The menu will include a 1 1/4 lb., lobster or ½ a grilled chicken, coleslaw, corn-on-the-cob, dinner roll, drawn butter, blueberry cake and other refreshments.

A total of 76 seats are available in 2 seatings, with the first at 4.30PM, the second seating at 6PM. Tickets should be purchased in advance from Maryanne Hill for $25.00 for the Chicken Meal or $30.00 for the Lobster Dinner. All tickets are sold on a first-come-first-serve basis.

Please call 310-8056 or email Maryanne at EOFBCdinners@yahoo.com for your reservations. All proceeds will benefit multiple church projects. The lobster Dinner will be held at the church located at 231 Rayville Road, 1 mile off Rte. 121 in Otisfield. Hope to see you there.

Aug 11-15

MAINE — Are you ready to advocate for a child’s best interests? If so, Maine CASA hopes you can join us for our August 11-15, 2025 training. For more information about becoming a volunteer, please contact Maine CASA Legal Services Advisor Darren Defoe at 213-2864 or by e-mail at casa@courts.maine.gov.

Aug 15

AUGUSTA — Augusta Symphony Soirée, the only ticketed concert in the ASO schedule, which will help support the ASO’s mission and expenses. Held at Jewett Hall on the University of Maine at Augusta campus (46 University Dr.), this elegant evening will feature chamber ensembles drawn from ASO musicians, including Concertmaster Anne McKee. The program will culminate with the ASO’s own Maestro Jinwook Park leading a lively winds and strings nonet with his violin rather than his baton.

The evening will open with a welcome reception at 7:00 pm during which supporters can meet each other as well as orchestra members. The concert will begin at 7:30 pm.

Aug 21

LEWISTON — Lewiston Public Library: Paint Night at the Library 5-7PM.

Nov 15

LEWISTON — Prince of Peace Parish Christmas Craft Fair Saturday, from 9-3.  Looking for crafters/artists at Holy Family Church Hall 607 Sabattus St., Lewiston. Prices for tables/spaces range from $25-$40!  Contact Angela at adobson@une.edu

Mondays through Aug 18

LEWISTON — The Lewiston Public Library, in partnership with ArtVan, will be offering art programs in the Children’s Department for children ages 5-14 every Monday from June 23rd-August 18th from 3:00PM-4:30PM. Children aged 5-8 must be accompanied by an adult.

1^st, 3^rd Wednesday of every month

LEWISTON — Join Lewiston Public Library for Bumps & Babies on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday every month starting June 4th from 10:30am to 11:30am in the Children’s Department.

Bumps & Babies is a support group that provides a safe, compassionate space for individuals navigating the emotional and physical challenges of pregnancy and the postpartum period. Members can share experiences, receive encouragement, and connect with others facing similar struggles, such as anxiety, depression, or the joys and adjustment to parenthood. 

Wednesdays

GORHAM – Story Hour every Wednesday from 10:30 to 11:30 at North Gorham Public Library.

Thursdays

LEWISTON — Baby Sensory Playtime in the Lewiston Public Library’s Children’s Department every Thursday morning from 10am to 12pm.

Drop-in and join us for Baby Sensory Playtime! Babies and their caregivers will have the opportunity to interact with a variety of sensory toys and socialize with other families with young children. Playtime with sensory toys contributes to a baby’s cognitive development, fine motor skills, social and emotional development, creativity, and language development. 

Recommended for babies ages birth-18 months and their caregivers. Siblings are always welcome. This program is free, open to the public and no registration is required.

Every Third Thursday

LEWISTON — The Lewiston Farmers’ Market is excited to announce the introduction of “Third Thursday” markets, which will take place every third Thursday of the month, June through September from 4:00-7:00 pm on the green space at 75 Lincoln St.

Sundays

LEWISTON — Lewiston Farmers’ Market held every Sunday, May 11th-November 23rd from 9:30am-1:00pm. Hours change to 11:00am-1:00pm beginning first Sunday in November. Located at 2 Oxford St., Lewiston