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.

Now through Aug 29

WEST GARDINER — Shop Maine Craft presents BIG, a collection of large-scale porcelain sgraffito sculpture and wheel-thrown forms by artist Tim Christensen, on view July 22 through August 29, 2025, at the Center for Maine Craft in West Gardiner.

                                                                                                               Aug 7-10

CUMBERLAND — The Homeless Animal Rescue Team (HART) of Maine, an adoption center & shelter for cats in Cumberland, is pleased to announce their huge annual Yard Sale is back at the Cumberland Fairgrounds Thursday, August 7th through Sunday, August 10th. Admission is free.

In addition, on Wednesday evening, August 6th from 4:30-7:00 p.m., doors open early for an exclusive Sip & Shop preview event. Tickets are $28 in advance and $30 at the door. More info and presale tickets are available on HART’s website.

                                                                                                               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

GRAY — 9th annual Gray Wild Blueberry Festival ‘Celebrating Community & Culture’ and all things wild Maine Blueberries runs 9:30 AM TO 3:30 PM.  Family-friendly, free event featuring Food Trucks; Bake-Off, Pie Eating Contests, Spelling Bee, Master Beekeeper; 3 Bands, 75 Booths – artisans, crafters, authors and farmers market and 30 school & community groups; Kids Area, Fun Run,  Raffle Baskets, fresh wild blueberries, whole pies, and more. 24 Main St, Gray. www.wildblueberries.me/grayfestival/

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, 16

AUBURN — The Maine Franco-American Genealogical Society is holding a garage sale fundraiser on both Friday, August 15, and Saturday, August 16, from 9 am to 4 pm at 1313 Riverside Drive in Auburn.

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 15, 25

ARUNDEL — The Landing School of Boatbuilding and Design in Arundel, a non-profit marine trades school, is hosting open houses at our campus at 286 River Rd. on Aug 15 (2-4 PM) and Aug 25 (10AM-12PM).

Aug 16

ELLSWORTH — The Downeast Scenic Railroad and New England Steam Corporation are thrilled to welcome families back for the much-anticipated Touch-a-Train event on Saturday, August 16, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Washington Junction rail yard.

Aug 17

LISBON FALLS — The 4-H Youth Development Program in Androscoggin and Sagadahoc counties, part of University of Maine Cooperative Extension, is hosting a drop-in Open House on Sunday, August 17 from 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. at the Androscoggin/Sagadahoc Extension office, 24 Main Street, Lisbon Falls.

                                                                                                                 Aug 20

BRUNSWICK — Merrymeeting Bay Trout Unlimited to Speak at “Sustainable Brunswick” Lecture Series Wednesday August 20, 2025, Curtis Memorial Library, 6:00 pm -7:30 pm

Aug 21

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

Sept 3

LEWISTON – The Oasis of Music Wednesday series opens its seventh season on September 3 with a performance by local legend Denny Breau. 

The Oasis of Music happens at Trinity Commons, 247 Bates Street in Lewiston, every Wednesday beginning at 12:30, from September through May.  Attendees are treated to a short concert of music of many genres, from folk to pop to rock to jazz and classical and beyond, performed by many of our finest local  musicians, in what is considered “an acoustic jewel” of a performance space.

Starting Sept 10, 2^nd and 4^th Wednesdays

LEWISTON – The Lewiston Public Library, in partnership with ArtVan, will be offering in-person art programs. Starting on September 10th, the programs will take place on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month from 3:30pm-5:00pm in the Children’s Department for children ages 5-14. Make Art with ArtVan is free, open to the public, and no registration is required. All art supplies will be provided.

Sept 12

LEWISTON — At 10am the Lewiston Public Library Children’s Department will be offering the program Baby Footprints Keepsakes. Caregivers and their infants will be able to create a baby footprints keepsake using the imprints of their children’s feet on salt dough. This activity is recommended for caregivers with children ages 0-24 months old.

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

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