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The Color of Light: Annual Summer Show
The Color of Light: Annual Summer Show
Sun, Aug 16, 2026 • 10:00 AM—5:00 PM · Freeport, ME
Our annual members’ Summer Show features over 35 artists offering a variety of media including original paintings in oil, acrylic and watercolor, pen and ink…
John Whalley solo exhibition
John Whalley solo exhibition
Sun, Aug 16, 2026 • 10:00 AM—5:00 PM · Portland, ME
john whalleyThings as they are opening reception August 6, 5-7pm Exhibition at our new location, 71 Cove St!
Open for Tours
Open for Tours
Sun, Aug 16, 2026 • 10:00 AM—4:00 PM · Portland, ME
Join us for a Tour of the Mansion! Our 2026 regular season runs May 1 – October 31. All of our tours are facilitated by trained docents. Depending on the day,…
Realm of Legends: An Unexpected Crafting Party
Realm of Legends: An Unexpected Crafting Party
Sun, Aug 16, 2026 • 10:00 AM—4:00 PM · Freeport, ME
Date & Time: Sunday, August 16, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM Location: Realm of Legends, 42 Main St, Freeport ME 04032 Join us for a family-friendly crafting…
Midge
Midge
Sun, Aug 16, 2026 • 11:00 AM—2:00 PM · Portland, ME
Join us at $3 Deweys for live music with Midge
August 16 Walking Tour
August 16 Walking Tour
Sun, Aug 16, 2026 • 1:00 PM—2:30 PM · Brunswick, ME
The Heyday of Pejepscot Village with Ren Bernier Home in the late 19th and first half of the 20th century to the Pejepscot Paper Mill and the many buildings it…
Come From Away
Come From Away
Sun, Aug 16, 2026 • 2:00 PM—4:00 PM · Brunswick, ME
Kindness takes center stage. On September 11, 2001, 38 planes were grounded in a small town in Newfoundland. What happened next was a remarkable true story of…
Come From Away
Come From Away
Sun, Aug 16, 2026 • 2:00 PM—4:00 PM · Brunswick, ME
Kindness takes center stage. On September 11, 2001, 38 planes were grounded in a small town in Newfoundland. What happened next was a remarkable true story of…

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Realm of Legends: An Unexpected Crafting Party
Realm of Legends: An Unexpected Crafting Party
Sun, Aug 16, 2026 • 10:00 AM—4:00 PM · Freeport, ME
Date & Time: Sunday, August 16, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM Location: Realm of Legends, 42 Main St, Freeport ME 04032 Join us for a family-friendly crafting…
Freeport Community Services: Weekly Ukulele Jam
Freeport Community Services: Weekly Ukulele Jam
Mon, Aug 17, 2026 • 3:00 PM—4:00 PM · Freeport, ME
Date & Time: Every Monday | 3:00 – 4:00 PM Location: Freeport Community Services, 53 Depot St., Freeport, ME, 04032 Cost: Free & Open to the Public Join Our…
Freeport Speech | Promise and Peril: The US and the Middle East
Freeport Speech | Promise and Peril: The US and the Middle East
Thu, Aug 20, 2026 • 7:00 PM—8:30 PM · Freeport, ME
Promise and Peril: The US and the Middle East Aaron David Miller, Jon Allen and Jackie Northam Thursday, Aug 20, 2026 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM Freeport Performing…
Freeport Farmers Market
Freeport Farmers Market
Fri, Aug 21, 2026 • 10:00 AM—1:00 PM · Freeport, ME
When: Fridays, May 29 – Sept 25, 2026 | 10:00AM – 1:00PM Location: Corner of Bow & Park St. (Next to Hilton Garden Inn) The mission of Cedarmore Farmer’s…
Sea Meadow: Seaweed & The Soil
Sea Meadow: Seaweed & The Soil
Fri, Aug 21, 2026 • 5:00 PM—7:00 PM · Freeport, ME
Date & Time: Friday, August 21, 2026 | 5:00-7:00 PM Location: Wolfe’s Neck Center (Forest Room) | 184 Burnett Rd, Freeport ME 04032 Cost: free RSVP by emailing…
Blueberry Woods Studio: Dabble in Oil
Blueberry Woods Studio: Dabble in Oil
Fri, Aug 21, 2026 • 7:00 PM—8:30 PM · Freeport, ME
Date & Time: Friday, August 21, 2026 | 7:00PM – 8:30 PM Location: Blueberry Woods Maine, 26 Mustang Valley Freeport, ME 04032 Cost: $45 Step into my working…
Freeport Community Services: Weekly Ukulele Jam
Freeport Community Services: Weekly Ukulele Jam
Mon, Aug 24, 2026 • 3:00 PM—4:00 PM · Freeport, ME
Date & Time: Every Monday | 3:00 – 4:00 PM Location: Freeport Community Services, 53 Depot St., Freeport, ME, 04032 Cost: Free & Open to the Public Join Our…
Freeport Farmers Market
Freeport Farmers Market
Fri, Aug 28, 2026 • 10:00 AM—1:00 PM · Freeport, ME
When: Fridays, May 29 – Sept 25, 2026 | 10:00AM – 1:00PM Location: Corner of Bow & Park St. (Next to Hilton Garden Inn) The mission of Cedarmore Farmer’s…
Freeport Community Services: Art Van
Freeport Community Services: Art Van
Fri, Aug 28, 2026 • 10:30 AM—12:00 PM · Freeport, ME
FCS is so excited to be partnering with the Art Van! Age-Friendly Freeport & Pownal is hosting the Art Van every second and fourth Friday.
Freeport Community Library: Darn It! Mending Drop-In
Freeport Community Library: Darn It! Mending Drop-In
Sat, Aug 29, 2026 • 10:30 AM—12:00 PM · Freeport, ME
Date & Time: Every Last Saturday of the Month| 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM Location: Freeport Community Library, Sun Porch Cost: Free & Open to the Public NEW DAY &…
Freeport Community Services: Weekly Ukulele Jam
Freeport Community Services: Weekly Ukulele Jam
Mon, Aug 31, 2026 • 3:00 PM—4:00 PM · Freeport, ME
Date & Time: Every Monday | 3:00 – 4:00 PM Location: Freeport Community Services, 53 Depot St., Freeport, ME, 04032 Cost: Free & Open to the Public Join Our…
Freeport Farmers Market
Freeport Farmers Market
Fri, Sep 4, 2026 • 10:00 AM—1:00 PM · Freeport, ME
When: Fridays, May 29 – Sept 25, 2026 | 10:00AM – 1:00PM Location: Corner of Bow & Park St. (Next to Hilton Garden Inn) The mission of Cedarmore Farmer’s…

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Memorial Park: Stagecoach Express
Memorial Park: Stagecoach Express
Sun, Aug 16, 2026 • 2:00 PM—4:00 PM · Freeport, ME
WHEN: Sunday, August 16, 2026 | 2:00 – 4:00 PM WHERE: Memorial Park, Freeport, ME (Located downtown Freeport next door to the Hilton Hotel at the corner of Bow…
Neil Diamond Tribute Concert
Neil Diamond Tribute Concert
Sun, Aug 16, 2026 • 7:30 PM—9:30 PM · Brunswick, ME
Encore Engagement at the Pickard Theatre Back by overwhelming demand! After a record-breaking SRO run in 2025, Maine’s favorite Scott Moreau returns to Maine…
Square to Square Outdoor Concert Series: Toby McAllister & The Sierra Sounds
Square to Square Outdoor Concert Series: Toby McAllister & The Sierra Sounds
Thu, Aug 20, 2026 • 6:00 PM—8:00 PM · Portland, ME
@ 6PM – 8PM Our FREE Square to Square Outdoor Concert series is put on in partnership with Friends of Congress Square Park and located at Congress Square Park…
Winslow Park: Cormac McCarthy
Winslow Park: Cormac McCarthy
Thu, Aug 20, 2026 • 6:00 PM—7:30 PM · Freeport, ME
WHEN: Thursday, August 20, 2026 | 6:00 – 7:30 PM WHERE: Winslow Park, Freeport, ME (Park is located at the end of Winslow Park Way. Once through the gate…
Portland Jazz Orchestra
Portland Jazz Orchestra
Thu, Aug 20, 2026 • 8:00 PM · Portland, ME
@ Doors open an hour before showtime. ADVANCE PURCHASE: $15 (+ fees) DAY OF SHOW: $20 (+ fees) AT THE DOOR: $10 SENIORS/$7 STUDENTS (+ fees) All surcharges and…
Memorial Park: Not Too Sharp
Memorial Park: Not Too Sharp
Sun, Aug 23, 2026 • 2:00 PM—4:00 PM · Freeport, ME
WHEN: Sunday, August 23, 2026 | 2:00 – 4:00 PM WHERE: Memorial Park, Freeport, ME (Located downtown Freeport next door to the Hilton Hotel at the corner of Bow…
Winslow Park: Bess Jacques & The Strays
Winslow Park: Bess Jacques & The Strays
Thu, Aug 27, 2026 • 6:00 PM—7:30 PM · Freeport, ME
WHEN: Thursday, August 27, 2026 | 6:00 – 7:30 PM WHERE: Winslow Park, Freeport, ME (Park is located at the end of Winslow Park Way. Once through the gate…
Square to Square Outdoor Concert Series: Heather Lynn + Melvin Gradiz Band (LEAF Showcase 🌱)
Square to Square Outdoor Concert Series: Heather Lynn + Melvin Gradiz Band (LEAF Showcase 🌱)
Thu, Aug 27, 2026 • 6:00 PM—8:00 PM · Portland, ME
@ 6PM – 8PM Our FREE Square to Square Outdoor Concert series is put on in partnership with Friends of Congress Square Park and located at Congress Square Park…
Memorial Park: Heyday Suite
Memorial Park: Heyday Suite
Sun, Aug 30, 2026 • 2:00 PM—4:00 PM · Freeport, ME
WHEN: Sunday, August 30, 2026 | 2:00 – 4:00 PM WHERE: Memorial Park, Freeport, ME (Located downtown Freeport next door to the Hilton Hotel at the corner of Bow…
Jackie Greene
Jackie Greene
Thu, Sep 3, 2026 • 8:00 PM · Portland, ME
@ Doors open an hour before showtime. ADVANCE PURCHASE: Total ticket price at checkout is $30 AT THE DOOR: $40 All surcharges and member discounts will be…
Funkationland
Funkationland
Fri, Sep 4, 2026 • 8:00 PM · Portland, ME
@ Doors open an hour before showtime. ADVANCE PURCHASE: Total ticket price at checkout is $30.50 (inclusive of $5.50 service fee) AT THE DOOR: $35 All…
Portland Jazz Orchestra – August
Portland Jazz Orchestra – August
Thu, Sep 17, 2026 • 8:00 PM · Portland, ME
@ Location: Maine Public at 320 Cumberland Ave. Portland, ME Doors open an hour before showtime. ADVANCE PURCHASE: $15.00 (+ fees) DAY OF SHOW: $20 (+ fees) AT…

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Lacto-Fermented Pickles Workshops
Lacto-Fermented Pickles Workshops
Mon, Aug 17, 2026 • 2:00 PM—4:00 PM · New Gloucester, ME
Monday, August 17, 2026 2pm-4pm If you love pickles, just wait until you try naturally lacto-fermented pickles! They’re extra crispy and have a superb flavor…
Needle Felting: Pumpkins & Gourds Workshop
Needle Felting: Pumpkins & Gourds Workshop
Fri, Sep 11, 2026 • 12:00 PM—3:00 PM · New Gloucester, ME
Loading the next set of gallery items... Load More Friday, September 11, 2026 12pm-3pm Eastern Learn the basics of needle felting wool and creating…
Cheesemaking Workshop: Fresh Mozzarella
Cheesemaking Workshop: Fresh Mozzarella
Fri, Sep 11, 2026 • 3:00 PM—4:30 PM · New Gloucester, ME
Friday, September 11, 2026 3pm-4:30pm In this workshop we’re making cheese! We’ll be talking through the science behind cheesemaking and the steps to make it…
Stained Glass Flowers
Stained Glass Flowers
Sat, Sep 12, 2026 • 9:00 AM—3:00 PM · New Gloucester, ME
Loading the next set of gallery items... Load More Saturday, June 6, 2026 9am-3pm Surround yourself with the natural beauty of the Shaker Village Herb Garden…
Penny Rug Trivet
Penny Rug Trivet
Fri, Sep 18, 2026 • 9:00 AM—3:00 PM · New Gloucester, ME
Loading the next set of gallery items... Load More Friday, September 18, 2026 9am-3pm Penny rugs are a 19th century American folk art, created by thrifty women…
Punch Needle with Shaker Yarn Workshop
Punch Needle with Shaker Yarn Workshop
Fri, Oct 2, 2026 • 9:00 AM—3:00 PM · New Gloucester, ME
Loading the next set of gallery items... Load More Friday, October 2, 2026 9am-3pm Punch needle is a traditional craft that’s been around since the 15th…
Deep Stretch and Sound Healing
Deep Stretch and Sound Healing
Fri, Oct 2, 2026 • 6:00 PM—7:30 PM · South Portland, ME
Melt away physical tension, calm the mind, and restore balance. South Portland Studio $30
Breath and Movement for Childbirth with Abby
Breath and Movement for Childbirth with Abby
Fri, Oct 2, 2026 • 6:00 PM—8:00 PM · Falmouth, ME
Join other expectant parents as you prepare your body and mind for labor, delivery and the postpartum period. Falmouth Studio.
Mike Dawes (rescheduled from 1/28)
Mike Dawes (rescheduled from 1/28)
Sun, Oct 25, 2026 • 7:00 PM · Portland, ME
@ This show is rescheduled from January 28th. All tickets previously purchased will be honored for the new date. Doors open an hour before showtime. ADVANCE…
Sculptural Vessels in Clay – Saturday 3-Day Workshop
Sculptural Vessels in Clay – Saturday 3-Day Workshop
Sat, Nov 7, 2026 • 2:00 PM—5:30 PM · Yarmouth, ME
Join us for this 3-day ceramics Saturday workshop (November 7th and November 14th from 2PM-5:30PM, and November 28th from 2PM-4PM). Building with coils of clay…
Make Your Own Lip Balm
Make Your Own Lip Balm
Fri, Nov 13, 2026 • 3:00 PM—4:30 PM · New Gloucester, ME
Friday, November 13, 2026 3pm-4:30pm Who doesn’t need a bit of soothing lip balm in the dry winter months, am I right? In this class we’ll make a couple…

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John Whalley solo exhibition
John Whalley solo exhibition
Sun, Aug 16, 2026 • 10:00 AM—5:00 PM · Portland, ME
john whalleyThings as they are opening reception August 6, 5-7pm Exhibition at our new location, 71 Cove St!
Landscape as Laboratory (Aug. 18-22)
Landscape as Laboratory (Aug. 18-22)
Tue, Aug 18, 2026 • 10:00 AM—5:00 PM · Yarmouth, ME
Tuesday through Saturday, 10:00AM-5:00PM (August 18-22). Part of the Plein Air Art Festival. Learn the basics of strong landscape painting while utilizing…
Freeport Community Services: Art Van
Freeport Community Services: Art Van
Fri, Aug 28, 2026 • 10:30 AM—12:00 PM · Freeport, ME
FCS is so excited to be partnering with the Art Van! Age-Friendly Freeport & Pownal is hosting the Art Van every second and fourth Friday.
point.sequence.consequence
point.sequence.consequence
Fri, Aug 28, 2026 • 10:00 AM—4:00 PM · Freeport, ME
point.sequence.consequence 30 years of collaboration Evan Haynes/Stephen Dignazio Opening Friday, 8/28 with a reception 5-7pm Evan Haynes, visual artist of…
Stained Glass Flowers
Stained Glass Flowers
Sat, Sep 12, 2026 • 9:00 AM—3:00 PM · New Gloucester, ME
Loading the next set of gallery items... Load More Saturday, June 6, 2026 9am-3pm Surround yourself with the natural beauty of the Shaker Village Herb Garden…
Roy Germon solo exhibit
Roy Germon solo exhibit
Thu, Oct 1, 2026 • 10:00 AM—5:00 PM · Portland, ME
ROY GERMON solo exhibition October 1 - 31, 2026 View at our new Cove Street location
Sculptural Vessels in Clay – Saturday 3-Day Workshop
Sculptural Vessels in Clay – Saturday 3-Day Workshop
Sat, Nov 7, 2026 • 2:00 PM—5:30 PM · Yarmouth, ME
Join us for this 3-day ceramics Saturday workshop (November 7th and November 14th from 2PM-5:30PM, and November 28th from 2PM-4PM). Building with coils of clay…
Sparkle: Annual Holiday Show
Sparkle: Annual Holiday Show
Fri, Nov 20, 2026 • 10:00 AM—4:00 PM · Freeport, ME
This is our annual Holiday show and sale of fine art and high-end crafts. Featuring paintings (oil, acrylic, watercolor), hand pulled prints, giclee prints,…

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RPG Club
RPG Club
Sat, Aug 22, 2026 • 11:00 AM—12:30 PM · Gorham, ME
Join us on the fourth Saturday of every month for RPG Club! Come take an adventure and learn about role-playingContinue Reading
A Bizarre Victorian Bazaar: An Exhibition of Oddities and the Obscure
A Bizarre Victorian Bazaar: An Exhibition of Oddities and the Obscure
Sat, Oct 3, 2026 • 10:00 AM—4:00 PM · Portland, ME
Our outdoor event, A Bizarre Victorian Bazaar: An Exhibition of Oddities and the Obscure, will return the Victoria Mansion this fall! This one-day fair kicks…
Fall Volunteer Work Day
Fall Volunteer Work Day
Sat, Oct 24, 2026 • 9:00 AM—3:00 PM · New Gloucester, ME
Saturday, October 24, 2026 9am-3pm On-Site Shaker Village and the Friends of the Shakers invite volunteers of all ages to join our Fall Work Day to help the…
Santa Day
Santa Day
Sat, Dec 5, 2026 • 10:00 AM—1:00 PM · Brunswick, ME
Join us for a Pejepscot History Center Tradition: Santa Day! Visit us on Park Row between 10am and 1pm on Saturday December 5th to meet Santa, tour the…

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Open for Tours
Open for Tours
Sun, Aug 16, 2026 • 10:00 AM—4:00 PM · Portland, ME
Join us for a Tour of the Mansion! Our 2026 regular season runs May 1 – October 31. All of our tours are facilitated by trained docents. Depending on the day,…
Closed Mondays
Closed Mondays
Mon, Aug 17, 2026 • 2:00 AM—1:59 AM · Portland, ME
We are closed on Mondays during the Holiday Season.
Member Exclusive: Rarely Seen Objects
Member Exclusive: Rarely Seen Objects
Tue, Sep 22, 2026 • 5:00 PM—7:00 PM · Portland, ME
Save the date! Join us at Victoria Mansion for a member-exclusive evening with Conservator Siobhan Lindsay for a look at items in the Mansion’s collections…
Autumn Magic in the Maine Woods
Autumn Magic in the Maine Woods
Sat, Oct 17, 2026 • 10:00 AM—11:30 AM · Scarborough, ME
Join Maine Master Naturalist Christie Constantine for a guided walk exploring how our forests transform in autumn. Shorter days and cooler temperatures trigger…

Food & Drink

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Lacto-Fermented Pickles Workshops
Lacto-Fermented Pickles Workshops
Mon, Aug 17, 2026 • 2:00 PM—4:00 PM · New Gloucester, ME
Monday, August 17, 2026 2pm-4pm If you love pickles, just wait until you try naturally lacto-fermented pickles! They’re extra crispy and have a superb flavor…
Cheesemaking Workshop: Fresh Mozzarella
Cheesemaking Workshop: Fresh Mozzarella
Fri, Sep 11, 2026 • 3:00 PM—4:30 PM · New Gloucester, ME
Friday, September 11, 2026 3pm-4:30pm In this workshop we’re making cheese! We’ll be talking through the science behind cheesemaking and the steps to make it…
Trivia Night
Trivia Night
Wed, Sep 30, 2026 • 6:00 PM—8:00 PM · Portland, ME
Trivia is every Wednesday in the Bissell Brothers taproom. Gather a team of 2-8 (smart) friends and join us weekly from 6-8pm, no registration required.…

Gaming

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RPG Club
RPG Club
Sat, Aug 22, 2026 • 11:00 AM—12:30 PM · Gorham, ME
Join us on the fourth Saturday of every month for RPG Club! Come take an adventure and learn about role-playingContinue Reading

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