Community events calendar

Free and low-cost workshops, webinars, festivals, volunteering and more around Maine!

Maine Fungi Fest 2025
May
30
to Jun 1

Maine Fungi Fest 2025

"All Things Fungi, Plant Based Healing & Evolving Consciousness"

We are thrilled to announce that the Maine Fungi Fest is coming to Saint Joseph's College

Friday, May 30th through Sunday, June 1st!

Join us for an experience that celebrates the incredible world of all things fungi, plant-based healing, and evolving consciousness.

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Maine Fiber Frolic 2025
May
31
to Jun 1

Maine Fiber Frolic 2025

The Maine Fiber Frolic is produced by a committee of volunteers and fiber enthusiasts to promote education, understanding, and appreciation of fiber farms, fiber artists, and other small farming ventures. Maine Fiber Frolic encourages interaction within communities to foster a relationship between community and small family farms.

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Portland Bach Experience • Classical Uprising
Jun
5
to Jun 15

Portland Bach Experience • Classical Uprising

Portland Bach Experience (PBE) enlivens, strengthens, and connects communities by creating world-class, immersive classical music experiences for everyone.

Whether you are curious to discover classical music in a bistro, eager to introduce your grandchild to the cello, moved by hearing an orchestra, or just looking for a fresh idea for date night, Portland Bach Experience offers innovative musical adventures in unexpected places.

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East Bayside Trail Fest • Portland Trails
Jun
22

East Bayside Trail Fest • Portland Trails

  • 38 Diamond Street Portland, ME, 04101 United States (map)
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You're invited to Portland Trails' first annual East Bayside Trail Fest, presented by Kennebec Savings Bank, on Sunday, June 22nd! support The East Bayside Trail Fest consists of three events: the Trail to Ale 10K, the Bayside Ride, and the Trail Mix 2-Miler. Everything culminates in a party on Diamond Street featuring music, food, local beer, cider, and spirits, and more!

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Found Object • Maine Craft
Jun
28

Found Object • Maine Craft

Featuring 40+ members and friends of Running with Scissors Artist Studios and Maine Crafts Association, source artwork, craft objects as well as seconds, studio supplies and equipment in one marketplace. Come together, have fun, celebrate craft and share materials! This community event is free and open to the public. Convenient parking is available on Anderson Street, Marginal Way, and the nearby commuter lot. 

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Ossipee Valley Music Festival 2025
Jul
24
to Jul 27

Ossipee Valley Music Festival 2025

  • 291 South Hiram Road Hiram, ME, 04041 United States (map)
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Ossipee Valley is a music festival in Maine. The festival features five stages, food trucks, craft beer, yoga, barn dances, workshops, kids activities, artisan craft vendors and RV and tent camping. It is dreamily situated on the banks of the Ossipee river, amongst tall pines and goat barns, in southern Maine, under an hour from Portland or North Conway, and 2.5 hrs NW of Boston. The event sells out, so don't wait to grab your tickets! 

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Maine Quilts Show 2025 • Pine Tree Quilters Guild
Jul
24

Maine Quilts Show 2025 • Pine Tree Quilters Guild

500+ quilts, special exhibits, merchant’s mall, lectures, demos, raffles, national teachers, and special events! Air-conditioned; convenient, free parking. Admission: $15; multi-day $30; children 12 & under free with paid adult. Air-conditioned; convenient, free parking. Find us at www.mainequilts.org and on facebook.com/MaineQuilts.

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Blossom Tour in the Maine Heritage Orchard • MOFGA
May
21

Blossom Tour in the Maine Heritage Orchard • MOFGA

Nestled on the serene grounds of MOFGA’s campus in Unity, Maine, the Maine Heritage Orchard has blossomed over the past decade, into a monument of environmental stewardship and agricultural heritage. As it marks its 10th anniversary, the orchard is a testament to community collaboration and educational innovation, showcasing nearly 400 varieties of historic apples and pears that were once at risk of fading into obscurity.

Each spring, the hundreds of trees blossom. It is a beautiful time in the orchard, and we hope you can join us for a tour to enjoy the seasonal display and learn more about the orchard, which both acts as a living gene bank – preserving Maine’s rarest apple and pear varieties – and provides a venue for organic orcharding education from visitors throughout the state and beyond.

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Growing Up Maine • Classical Uprising
May
18

Growing Up Maine • Classical Uprising

  • 609 Congress Street Portland, ME, 04101 United States (map)
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What is home? Featuring the music of composer Judd Greenstein and the words of your fourth- and fifth-grade neighbors from Portland’s Reiche Community School, this full-length concert work, featuring Classical Uprising’s symphonic chorus, Oratorio Chorale, is a musical portrait of our state, told by the children who are transforming it.

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30th Annual Bike Rodeo and Family Safety Day • Brunswick Parks & Recreation Department and MaineHealth Mid Coast Hospital
May
17

30th Annual Bike Rodeo and Family Safety Day • Brunswick Parks & Recreation Department and MaineHealth Mid Coast Hospital

  • 220 Neptune Drive Brunswick, ME, 04011 United States (map)
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We are so excited to celebrate 30 years of Bike Rodeo and Family Safety. With new details being added regularly (stay tuned for updates), you can count on the regulars:

• Bike Registration with Brunswick PD

• Bicycle Safety Check from local professionals

• Helmet Check/Helmet Give-Aways

• Bicycle Rodeo Safety Course

• Bicycle Give-Aways

Bring your own bike or borrow one at the event! Can't wait to see you there!

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May
15
to May 16

2025 Blue Wrap Project Runway • Partners for World Health

Blue Wrap Project Runway, the Partners for World Health humanitarian fashion extravaganza, is BACK! This year we’re excited to showcase brand new designs inspired by the traditional dress of our partner countries. This iconic show is happening May 15th and 16th at the new home of the Good Theater in Stevens Sq., Portland, Maine. Join us for an event that merges fashion and fun - all while raising awareness and urgently needed funds for our environmental and humanitarian mission.

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Greendrinks Turns 15! • Bangor Greendrinks
May
13

Greendrinks Turns 15! • Bangor Greendrinks

This May, Greendrinks turns FIFTEEN years old! To celebrate we’re teaming up with Waterfront Concerts & Bicycle Coalition of Maine to throw the best birthday bash Bangor has ever seen. On Tuesday, May 13th from 5-8pm we’ll be at the Maine Savings Amphiteater's Premium Seating Club behind the stage with beer, drinks, snacks, and BIRTHDAY CAKE!

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Paddle with a Purpose • Friends of Casco Bay and Friends of Presumpscot River
May
13

Paddle with a Purpose • Friends of Casco Bay and Friends of Presumpscot River

Paddle with a Purpose is a community event highlighting the Presumpscot River, the largest freshwater source flowing into Casco Bay. Jen Deraspe, a Westbrook resident and Registered Maine Guide, will embark on a solo canoe journey from Bethel to Casco Bay—85 miles in eight days, May 5-13—to raise awareness and support for Friends of the Presumpscot River and Friends of Casco Bay. Her goal is to raise at least $5,000 to protect these vital waters.

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Free the River Paddle-In • NRCM & Megunticook Riverkeepers
May
10

Free the River Paddle-In • NRCM & Megunticook Riverkeepers

Join NRCM, Megunticook Riverkeeper, Penobscot Nation Dept. of Natural Resources, and other local partners for a community paddle and rally to support the removal of the Montgomery Dam on the Megunticook River.

This is a family-friendly, educational event to celebrate healthy rivers, clean water, and thriving wildlife — and to call attention to the upcoming town vote on restoring a free-flowing Megunticook.

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Maine School Garden  Day • Maine School Garden Network
May
10

Maine School Garden Day • Maine School Garden Network

Hands in the Soil, Eyes on the Future

This year’s event theme, inspired by Maine’s Year of Youth in Agriculture, celebrates the impact of school gardens in shaping future farmers and land stewards. Join us to connect, learn, and grow with fellow educators and garden leaders! (6.5 contact hours for educators)

For a full event description and to register, please visit the event page.

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A Taste of Nations Food Festival
May
10
to May 11

A Taste of Nations Food Festival

  • 10 Mayo Street Portland, ME, 04101 United States (map)
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Mayo Street Arts, Fork Food Lab, and Tender Table present A Taste of Nations Food Festival! This multicultural food festival will celebrate the dynamic influences of Portland’s immigrant cultures on the city’s nationally-lauded food scene.

*Each ticket is valid for one of two daily sessions: 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM or 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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Ladybug Picnic! • Munjoy Hill Neighborhood Organization
May
3

Ladybug Picnic! • Munjoy Hill Neighborhood Organization

  • 92 Congress Street Portland, ME, 04101 United States (map)
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Celebrate the magic of Spring at the Ladybug Picnic!

Enjoy crafts, live music, face painting and food! A nature based event for children and families to gather and rejoice in the renewal of sunshine and return of blooms and birds.

“If we want children to flourish, to become truly empowered, let us allow them to love the earth before we ask them to save it.”

David Sobel, Author of Beyond Ecophobia

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Spring Artisan Market • Friends of South School
May
3

Spring Artisan Market • Friends of South School

  • 61 Limerock Street Rockport, ME, 04856 United States (map)
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Friends of South School is excited to announce our first annual Spring Artisan Market. Makers of all types come together to offer lovingly made products in the heart of Rockland at the Flanagan Community Center. Come support the Rockland elementary school and your neighbors with free admission! Vendor spaces available on our website.

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Discover Water Reporter: Help be the Eyes of the Bay •  Friends of Casco Bay
Apr
26

Discover Water Reporter: Help be the Eyes of the Bay • Friends of Casco Bay

Join us for an engaging and inspiring introduction to Water Reporter—our community-powered effort to document changes in the watershed and help protect Casco Bay.

Using their smartphones, volunteer Water Reporters capture observations of riverine and coastal changes, such as algal blooms, erosion, sea level rise, pollution, and wildlife sightings. These reports provide essential data to help safeguard the health of the Casco Bay watershed!

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Apr
26

Earth Day Resource Fair • City of South Portland

Celebrate nature, learn about sustainability, and discover recreational opportunities and organizations near you! This event is being coordinated in partnership with the South Portland Land Trust, the South Portland Parks, Rec, and Waterfront Department, and the South Portland Sustainability Department. This fair aims to celebrate nature, promote sustainability, highlight recreational opportunities and connect community members with organizations and businesses that share these values.

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Seaweed Saturday • Maine Seaweed Week
Apr
26

Seaweed Saturday • Maine Seaweed Week

  • 506 Old Bath Road Brunswick, ME, 04011 United States (map)
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Join us Saturday, April 26, 2024, from 11am–4pm at the Gulf of Maine Research Institute in Portland for a free, all-ages celebration of seaweed. Enjoy hands-on ID workshops, cooking demos, seaweed-inspired art, and a lively marketplace featuring local farms, makers, and businesses. New this year: expert talks and panel discussions on kelp farming, product innovation, and marine science. Hosted by Maine Sea Grant and partners, this interactive eve

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Maine Seaweed Week • Maine Sea Grant / Heritage Seaweed / Maine Seaweed Council
Apr
25
to May 4

Maine Seaweed Week • Maine Sea Grant / Heritage Seaweed / Maine Seaweed Council

  • 506 Old Bath Road Wiscasset, ME, 04578 United States (map)
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Get ready for Maine’s 7th annual Seaweed Week! From April 25–May 4, celebrate all things seaweed with kelp-infused food, drinks, and events across the state. Enjoy seaweed-inspired dishes, cocktails, cooking classes, workshops, tastings, and more. Visit seaweedweek.org for the latest list of participating restaurants and events!

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Mindful Observation: Spring Session • Friends of Casco Bay
Apr
17

Mindful Observation: Spring Session • Friends of Casco Bay

Join Water Reporter Davinica Nemtzow for each of the four seasons to hone your observation skills amidst meadows, forests, saltwater marsh, freshwater, and more. Davinica will lead grounding exercises to heighten our senses, followed by a guided walk exploring the dynamic interactions of fresh and saltwater ecosystems. We’ll conclude each session with moments of reflection. All are welcome! Please visit our website to register and learn more.

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Earth Day & Egg Scramble 2025 • City of Portland
Apr
12

Earth Day & Egg Scramble 2025 • City of Portland

Get ready to scramble! Portland Parks, Recreation & Facilities is hosting their 3rd Annual Egg Scramble at Payson Park. First, enjoy egg hunting, photos with Bubba the Bunny, face painting, games, and more! Please register children ages 10 and under here to participate.

The event then continues with Earth Day festivities from 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM! The City and local environmental organizations are partnering to host a festival of fun, including e-bike demos, a free clothing swap, outdoor activities, games, painting, food trucks, and more. We encourage you to bring clothes to exchange/donate at the clothing swap.

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Imagining a Healthy Future for Casco Bay: A Student Perspective • Friends of Casco Bay
Apr
9

Imagining a Healthy Future for Casco Bay: A Student Perspective • Friends of Casco Bay

Join Maine College of Art & Design students who have used their creativity to explore the health of Casco Bay. Their artwork—spanning topics like climate change, eelgrass restoration, PFAS, and wastewater treatment—transforms complex environmental issues into powerful visual stories.

These students will share their artistic process, what concerns and inspires them about the future. Grab your lunch and join us online! Register today.

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Mar
29

Film Screening: A Peace of Forest March 29 • Portland Trails

  • University of Southern Maine Hannaford Hall (map)
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Portland Trails is proud to partner with nine other Portland-area land trusts and trail organizations to host a screening of the Maine-made wildlife documentary A Peace of Forest at USM’s Hannaford Hall on Saturday, March 29th. Doors will open at 6:30pm, and the film will begin at 7pm. A Q+A with the filmmakers and producers, Lee Ann and Thomas Szelog, will be held from 8:30-9pm.

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