Events & Activities

Since 2011 - A birdwatching & nature discovery weekend for all ages!

In its seventh year, you can enjoy seaweed food, drinks, crafts and events - from burgers and beer, cocktails and salad, even ice cream - all featuring Maine seaweed at businesses across the state.

Turn in old and unneeded medication for safe disposal at a drop off location near you.

Are you surrounded by piles of paper? It's time to reclaim some of your space and clear the clutter with peace of mind by dropping off your sensitive documents at an upcoming shred event with Without a Trace mobile shredding.

Art in Bloom has become a can’t-miss event for PMA members, art and floral enthusiasts, and visitors throughout the region. Featuring floral work by designers, artists, farmers, and florists from across southern Maine, the museum comes alive with fragrant blooms, extravagant displays, and incredible floral installations of all types—each inspired by an artwork from the museum’s collection.

The Green Home + Energy Show is a one-day event that brings together the leaders in Maine’s sustainable home and energy industries. From solar power to heat pumps, air quality to air sealing, and electric vehicles to green home goods, you’ll find endless inspiration for creating your high-performing, green & healthy home—whether you are looking to build, buy or enhance an existing property. Test drive an electric vehicle at the EV Expo, enjoy coffee & lunch, shop sustainable goods at the Maine Makers Fair, and learn directly from experts at free workshops included with admission!

Spring is a great time to get out and enjoy the great State of Maine and everything that it has to offer, including Maine Maple Syrup. Most sugarhouses offer maple syrup samples and demonstrations on how pure Maine maple syrup is made. Many farms offer games, activities, treats, sugarbush tours, music, and so much more. Maine Maple Sunday is always the fourth Sunday in March although some sugarhouses are offering events for both Saturday and Sunday (March 22-23, 2025). Please be sure to read the description of each sugarhouse to know what times they will be open and the activities they offer.

Looking for something to do with the kids next weekend? Might we suggest the Exploration Stations at the 2025 Maine Science Festival? Experience hands-on activities, exciting exhibits, and interactive demonstrations from groups and organizations across the state. Roll up your sleeves and dive into the wonders of Maine science—there’s so much to discover!

The fourth annual Freeport Chocolate Festival features DIY candy bar-crafting at Wilbur's, Freeport's favorite chocolate factory, samples all across town from the top candy makers in the state, plus s'mores and tractor rides at Wolfe's Neck Center! ​Stay toasty with bonfires and hot chocolate all around town, and don't miss exclusive one-day discounts and giveaways throughout Freeport.

Join Diane Neal, Scarborough Land Trust Board Member, for a guided snowshoe tour of Pleasant Hill Preserve. This will be a leisurely walk on flat terrain. Frozen ground will allow participants to see areas of the preserve that are not accessible during the rest of the year. The trails at Pleasant Hill provide spectacular views but winter allows access to even more areas of the property.

Join the Scarborough Land Trust and Southern Maine Astronomers for a tour of the night sky, a discussion of the importance of dark sky preservation, and a closer look at wonders like Jupiter, Mars, Venus, and numerous nebulae and star clusters through their telescopes.

Take a walk and visit the ice sculptures that will be located throughout downtown Belfast. Take a break and have a drink at one of the ice bars, or participate in one of the many outdoor activities Belfast has to offer throughout the winter. If you’re visiting from out of town, make it a weekend!

Join fellow women who enjoy the outdoors and have a desire to walk the wonderful open spaces Scarborough Land Trust has committed to preserving. Women are twice as likely as men to feel uncomfortable walking alone, so a suggestion was made that we explore a women’s walking group or series of events.

Knowing people will protect what they love, this walk helps children, and their adults, fall in love with the natural world. On this winter walk, we’ll learn about some of the birds and plants that call Scarborough home.  We’ll also tap into our imaginations and build relationships with the alive and wise world that surrounds us.

Are you in a position of abundance or perhaps can you spare a little extra right now? Especially with the cold weather and the holiday season approaching, now is the best time, if you're able, to think about giving back. Please take note of this upcoming event in our community, and mark the dates on your calendars.

The Scarborough Food Pantry is an all-volunteer community group dedicated to helping hungry people in Scarborough and neighboring towns. They offer patrons choice in the foods available, and strive to treat all with respect, dignity, and kindness. 

Donating blood makes a big difference in the lives of others. Why not make it an October / Halloween tradition? Or perhaps even work with the Red Cross to host a vampire themed drive at your place of work or in your community?

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Maine's largest agricultural fair second in New England in size only to Eastern States in Massachusetts. Today Fryeburg Fair sits on 185 acres and has over 100 buildings. The eight-day fair hosts over 3,000 animals including prize-winning draft horses, ponies, racing horses, oxen, dairy & beef cattle, sheep, goats, pigs, poultry, rabbits and much more. Maine's Blue Ribbon Classic is always during the first week in October.

The 152st Cumberland County Fair will be held on September 22 - 28, 2024, and will include rodeo, harness racing, rides, parade, demolition derby, horse pull, draft horse and pony show, classic car show, antique tractor show and pull, 4-H shows and exhibits, livestock shows and sale, giant pumpkin/squash weigh-in, entertainment, vendors, food, and more.

The Common Ground Country Fair will be in-person at MOFGA’s Common Ground Education Center in Unity, Maine on September 20, 21, and 22, 2024. MOFGA’s annual celebration of rural living features 1000+ exhibitors and speakers, and emphasizes vibrant communities, sustainable living and local economies, while highlighting organic agriculture.

Concerts, expositions, family fun, agriculture, festivals, and education

Live entertainment, arts and crafts, livestock exhibits, shows, horse pulling, pig racing, butter making demos, red neck truck pull, demolition derby and more.

Maine's 2nd largest agricultural fair with a whole week of themed days including Museum Day, Annual Woodsmen's Day, Horsemen's Day, Livestock Appreciation Day, Children's Day and more. 

Since 1818 the Skowhegan State Fair has run without interruption, through the great depression, two world wars; and many smaller, though significant battles, and a tough a pandemic. This fair provides families with an exceptional event to look forward to and businesses an opportunity to display their goods and services and make contact directly with Maine consumers.

The Maine Lobster Festival is five days of fun and feasting on the fabulous coast of Maine! This annual seafood festival takes place during the first weekend of August, from Wednesday through Sunday. What started as an idea for a local marine festival to revive Midcoast Maine communities has turned into an internationally-recognized celebration of local seafood. 

Welcoming between 20,000 and 30,000 people each year from across Maine, the Bangor State Fair is one of the country’s oldest fairs and includes carnival rides, musical performances, demolition derby, fabulous fair food and more!

A tradition since 1965, the Yarmouth Clam Festival is a joyous three-day extravaganza that celebrates the bivalve with clam-related events like a shucking contest, as well as live entertainment, an arts and crafts fair, endless amount of fair food and the famous parade. And of course, plenty of clams!

Meet the animals at Pineland Farms and get your boots dirty while lending a hand to help with seasonal farm chores designed for younger friends. *Program may vary due to the nature of a working farm. Other dates available.

Enjoy a tour and relax in the beautiful garden surroundings at Pineland Farms. Stroll the paths and mingle with friends. They’ll be there to answer your garden questions, and light refreshments will be served. Other dates also available.

It's the annual Maine Audubon Native Plants Festival and Sale, featuring more than 75 species of native wildflowers, shrubs, and tree seedlings. There will also be native plants workshops, info tables, expert advice, books, food trucks and more!

Over 200 Yard-Sellers and 5,000+ buyers come together for the single biggest event of it's kind in Maine. If you have items to sell and want to make money, this is the event for you. If you love shopping and buying, this is the event for you. Either way, this event is for you. Note this is a CASH ONLY event. There will not be ATMs on premise.

From Boreal Chickadees in our vast forests to Loons on our magnificent lakes to the rare Bicknell’s Thrush in the high peaks above, the Rangeley Region is rich with birds. Add in both migrating and breeding warblers, and you have a unique opportunity to see and learn about birds that are difficult to find in other parts of Maine, all in one weekend!

Every year on the first weekend in May, pottery and ceramics studios in Maine open their doors to the public. It's a fun day and a chance meet the artists, peek in the kilns, see demonstrations, and shop for pottery and other handmade goods. 

Northern Maine gets a total solar eclipse! Be prepared to see the greatest sight nature offers, a total eclipse of the Sun. Be sure to get inside the path of totality for the full experience. 

Founded in 1924, the Portland Symphony Orchestra (PSO) is widely regarded as one of the top symphony orchestras of its size in the country. The symphony's mission is to serve their community by enriching lives through music. 

Join Samantha Wolf, Scarborough Land Trust’s Stewardship Director, for a two-part workshop on identifying wildlife tracks! Practice identifying the parts of the track and look for common species.

Join Diane Neal, Scarborough Land Trust Board Member, for a guided snowshoe tour of Pleasant Hill Preserve. This will be a leisurely walk on flat terrain. Frozen ground will allow participants to see areas of the preserve that are not accessible during the rest of the year. The trails at Pleasant Hill provide spectacular views but winter allows access to even more areas of the property.

The Contemplative Winter Walk is part of a year-long series of contemplative nature walks that honor the seasons and nurture connection with the natural world. A celebration of seasons, this series of contemplative walks features reflection, gratitude, and nature ID.

Join fellow women who enjoy the outdoors and have a desire to walk the wonderful open spaces Scarborough Land Trust has committed to preserving. Women are twice as likely as men to feel uncomfortable walking alone, so a suggestion was made that we explore a women’s walking group or series of events.

In Maine, our trees are leafless for half of the year or more, so we must find other clues to tell them apart when they are dormant. On this walk you will learn to identify common trees by their buds, twigs, bark, and structure.

Holiday light show in Cumberland, Maine featuring more than a 1 mile of roadway transformed into a glittering display of over 1 million LED lights, featuring animated scenes, a 300’ multi-color tunnel, and displays as much as 50’ tall. If you are looking to see a holiday light show in Maine, this is an attraction not to be missed!

Enjoy this cherished holiday tradition (now in its 44th year!) preformed by the Portland Symphony Orchestra in person or online! Magic of Christmas will be led by Music Director Eckart Preu and feature special guests. Celebrate the season with Christmas classics new and old – including the beloved “Sleigh Ride”!

During the holiday season, many of the community’s leading and up-and-coming florists, designers, artists, and fellow non-profit organizations use the backdrop of the Mansion’s interior design to create unique decorations that emulate Victorian-era splendor. Now in its fourth decade, this annual event welcomes thousands of visitors each year. The 2023 theme is Colors of the Season.

The largest craft show of the season, held at the Augusta Civic Center, featuring local artists and crafters from Maine and New England 

Check out the calendar for upcoming craft fairs around Maine and New England. Anyone looking for quality New England craft fairs won't be disappointed in the unique selection of New England Artists and Craftsmen. 

The Snowflake Trail is an annual open house of small businesses in Limington, Limerick, and Newfield, Maine on Veteran's Day weekend.  (In recent years, they've have added a summer trail in July called The Sunshine Trail.) Follow the trail and enjoy local, craft-brewed beer, hand-made artisan French style chocolates, Maine Maple syrup, local foods, meet talented artists and craftsmen, admire the handiwork of local artists, quilters, explore for antiques, enjoy the delights of an alpaca farm. In addition, visit a turkey farm to taste the delights of home made turkey pot pie, and learn about outdoor cooking from award winning pitmasters.

It's time for the Annual Craft Fair and Bake Sale! The Italian Heritage Center has a huge turnout with the fair, bake sale, raffles, Italian lunch, and 50/50! Mark your calendars!

Check out the Google search results for upcoming fairs and festivals in Maine for 2023.

The 151st Cumberland County Fair will be held on September 24 - 30, 2023, and will include rodeo, harness racing, rides, parade, demolition derby, horse pull, draft horse and pony show, classic car show, antique tractor show and pull, 4-H shows and exhibits, livestock shows and sale, giant pumpkin/squash weigh-in, entertainment, vendors, food, and more.

This popular annual event, which is sponsored by the United States Coast Guard, the Maine Office of Tourism, and the American Lighthouse Foundation, attracts between 15,000 to 18,000 visitors each year and offers the general public the rare opportunity to climb and learn about more than a dozen historic Maine lights.

Support the communities of Lewiston and Auburn by attending a the weekend celebration of hot air balloons with balloon rides, a parade, food and craft vendors, entertainment, and a carnival.

South Portland's annual Art in the Park Show & Sale is a summer favorite of participating artists and the public. Held on the second Saturday in August in beautiful Mill Creek Park, the show features original art and photography by up to 170 artists, a food court, and music in the afternoon.

Whether you’re from Maine or enjoying a Maine getaway, mark your calendar for this (wild) new Maine tradition. Tour wild blueberry farms, pick (and nibble) wild blueberries at select locations, try a new-to-you wild blueberry dish or drink.

The 62nd Boothbay Regions Antiques Show and Sale will be Saturday, July 8th, 2023, from 10:00am to 3:00pm. Held on the Boothbay Common directly on Route 27, in Boothbay, Maine. Rain or shine.

Meet the animals at Pineland Farms and get your boots dirty while lending a hand to help with seasonal farm chores designed for younger friends. *Program may vary due to the nature of a working farm. Other dates available.

Add a little excitement to your day and join Pineland Farms in the Family Farmyard for a specially designed program for the older kiddos. Your hands will get a little dirty while you get an up close and personal experience with their resident farm animal personalities. You will be in and amongst the animals and gardens. Please wear appropriate attire. Other dates available.

Weekly food truck event held at Little Falls Recreation Area (664 Gray Road) in Gorham. This Town-administered event is 4-8pm every Thursday (weather permitting) with a rotating selection of ~7-8 vendors each week. Family-friendly with ample green space, music, and lawn games. It’s the perfect way to spread out and enjoy a Maine summer afternoon at its finest.

Bring some friends or family and join Pineland Farms for a full moon hike departing from the Pineland Farms Outdoor Center. Enjoy a lit firepit and great views of the Full Moon and the surrounding stars. During this outing you will be learning how to read our trail maps and locate where you are on the trails, how to prep for hiking adventures, proper hiking attire, responsible leave no trace principals, hiking etiquette, wildlife / insect protection, and much more!

The Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine is proud to celebrate 100 years of theatre for young audiences with a weekend of theatre festival magic! Fifteen plays inspired by Museum & Theatre exhibits and written by youth and adult playwrights will be performed by local actors on both Saturday, May 20, and Sunday, May 21. Hands-on activities, puppet-making, and surprises round out the festivities. 

Check out this historic house trade show that celebrates preservation, high quality craftsmanship, traditional construction, sustainable practices, and a love of old houses and the stories and objects that fill them. This two-day event will feature an array of vendors, exhibitors, and workshops certain to appeal to homeowners, renters, and lovers of all things old. 

Are you surrounded by piles of paper? It's time to reclaim some of your space and clear the clutter with peace of mind by dropping off your sensitive documents at WGME's upcoming shred event with Without a Trace mobile shredding.

Benefitting the school's Model UN Club, the show features 40 of the best exhibitors from throughout New England, specializing in authentic American antiques, folk art, ceramics, primitives, dolls, textiles, sterling, & jewelry. 10am to 2pm. Admission is $6.00 per person

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Join Diane Neal, Scarborough Land Trust Board Member, for a guided snowshoe tour of Fuller Farm Preserve. This will be a leisurely walk on flat terrain. Frozen ground will allow participants to see areas of the preserve that are not accessible during the rest of the year. The Overlook Trail at Fuller provides beautiful winter views of the fields.

Join Sami Wolf, Scarborough Land Trust’s Stewardship Director, for a program on identifying wildlife tracks in the snow! This program will feature an introduction to wildlife tracking followed by practicing these new skills in the field. Learn how to identify tracks based on the parts of the track, overall shape, gait pattern, and size. Look for common species such as fox, bobcat, river otter, turkey, coyote, and more!

The Contemplative Winter Walk is part of a year-long series of contemplative nature walks that honor the seasons and nurture connection with the natural world. A celebration of seasons, this series of contemplative walks features reflection, gratitude, and nature ID.

Join Diane Neal, Scarborough Land Trust Board Member, for a guided snowshoe tour of Pleasant Hill Preserve. This will be a leisurely walk on flat terrain. Frozen ground will allow participants to see areas of the preserve that are not accessible during the rest of the year. The trails at Pleasant Hill provide spectacular views but winter allows access to even more areas of the property.

Join Hometown Furnishing Company’s Holiday Sip & Shop and Stuff the Sleigh fundraiser in Standish. Over 3 floors of shopping with over 50 vendors offering vintage, handmade, antiques, refinished furniture, new and seasonal decor including boho, mid century, French country, vintage and modern farmhouse, primitive & cottage aesthetics. Bring in a non-perishable food item & receive a raffle ticket to be entered into a drawing. 

The largest craft show of the season, held at the Augusta Civic Center, featuring local artists and crafters from Maine and New England 

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Did you know that the Maine Department of Agriculture offers weekly fall foliage reports in the fall? Check them out and plan your next leaf peeping trip in Maine.

Boasting one of the oldest Scenic Byway programs in the country, Maine offers travelers diverse landscapes such as the Western Mountains and the rugged Downeast coastline. Maine's Byways feature outstanding year-round recreation opportunities, well-preserved rural character, traditional arts and culture, abundant wildlife.

Start planning your next adventure with some of the best day trips in Maine, curated by Mainers.

Maine's largest agricultural fair second in New England in size only to Eastern States in Massachusetts. Today Fryeburg Fair sits on 185 acres and has over 100 buildings. The eight-day fair hosts over 3,000 animals including prize-winning draft horses, ponies, racing horses, oxen, dairy & beef cattle, sheep, goats, pigs, poultry, rabbits and much more. Maine's Blue Ribbon Classic is always during the first week in October.

This event will feature dozens of artisans from all over Maine with their handmade goods. Soaps, woodcrafts, leather goods, pottery, toys, puzzles, sewn craft, macrame, folk art, crochet, knit, resin art, jewelry. Stroll the farm's walking trails, check out the orchards, meet the animals, grab a bite to eat at the restaurant, and relax at the picnic tables.

The Common Ground Country Fair will be in-person at MOFGA’s Common Ground Education Center in Unity, Maine on September 23, 24, and 25, 2022. MOFGA’s annual celebration of rural living features 1000+ exhibitors and speakers, and emphasizes vibrant communities, sustainable living and local economies, while highlighting organic agriculture.

The 150th Cumberland County Fair will be held on September 25 - October 1, 2022, and will include rodeo, harness racing, rides, parade, demolition derby, horse pull, draft horse and pony show, classic car show, antique tractor show and pull, laser tag, 4-H shows and exhibits, livestock shows and sale, giant pumpkin/squash weigh-in, entertainment, vendors, food, and more.

Celebrate the harvest and the beginning of fall foliage season with artists & craft vendors, a farmers' market, an apple pie contest, live music, pony rides, kids' activities, and much more on the town common of Bethel, Maine's most beautiful mountain village. Make a full weekend of it with lots of other events and attractions around the area.

Check out the Google search results for upcoming fairs and festivals in Maine for 2022.

Portland Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Care (PVESC), is proud to support Pet Rock in the Park! Join the fun Sunday August 28th, 2022 for this FREE family-friendly event in Deering Oaks Park in Portland from 11am – 4pm. The stage will feature live music from Pink Houses, Under the Covers and The Substitutes. Food and pet products will be available for purchase. Proceeds support the Animal Cancer Foundation.

Support the communities of Lewiston and Auburn by attending a the weekend celebration of hot air balloons with balloon rides, a parade, food and craft vendors, entertainment, and a carnival.

South Portland's annual Art in the Park Show & Sale is a summer favorite of participating artists and the public. Held on the second Saturday in August in beautiful Mill Creek Park, the show features original art and photography by up to 170 artists, a food court, and music in the afternoon.

A tradition since 1965, the Yarmouth Clam Festival is a joyous three-day extravaganza that celebrates the bivalve with clam-related events like a shucking contest, as well as live entertainment, an arts and crafts fair, endless amount of fair food and the famous parade. And of course, plenty of clams!

Looking for a little guidance or more information before taking the plunge into homeownership? Join Mike Lyden and Sherrie Benner at Integrity Mortgage (2320 Congress St, Suite D, Portland, ME 04102) at 4:00pm on June 30, 2022 for a free, no obligation class.

Are you looking for a different way to destress and connect to the natural world around you? Hughes Kraft, a Certified Nature Forest Therapy Guide, is partnering with Pineland Farms to share his knowledge of and love for the spectacular forests of Maine. Nature Forest Therapy Walks are two-hour opportunities to slow down, connect with nature and with oneself. Starting May 12th and running on select days through June 8th, fees are $20 per person (ages 18 and over).

Maine's winter festival returns for its second year (February 17-26, 2022) along Portland's historic waterfront. Celebrate Maine’s winter with music, Bites & Brews igloo, ice sculptures, illumination art, and Rail Jam by Sunday River.

Public ice skating at the rink at Thompson's Point is open.

Want to go dashing through the snow? There are several farms throughout Maine that offer horse drawn sleigh rides in the winter time.

Are you in a position of abundance or perhaps can you spare a little extra right now? Especially with the cold weather and the holiday season approaching, now is the best time, if you're able, to think about giving back. Please take note of this upcoming event in our community, and mark the dates on your calendars.

Donating blood makes a big difference in the lives of others. Why not make it an October / Halloween tradition? Or perhaps even work with the Red Cross to host a vampire themed drive at your place of work or in your community?

The Cumberland County Fair will be held on September 26 - October 2, 2021, and will include rodeo, harness racing, rides, parade, demolition derby, horse pull, draft horse and pony show, classic car show, antique tractor show and pull, laser tag, 4-H shows and exhibits, livestock shows and sale, giant pumpkin/squash weigh-in, entertainment, vendors, food, and more.

Looking for a fun activity to do? Take a picture of a honey bee pollinating in your community, and help scientists learn more about bees' preferred foraging conditions. This project is mapping honey bee pollen and nectar sources all over the world. The goal is to identify the flower species that the honey bee is collecting nectar or pollen from. Make sure to get a good picture of the flower that the honey bee is collecting from. Include the time of year, and local temperature in the area where the honey bee was recorded.

This summer, go all-in on an experience that will stick with you for the rest of your life. Included with regular admission at the Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens, you can discover giant trolls hidden throughout the native, natural wooded areas. Danish artist Thomas Dambo’s magical, mysterious, and mammoth recycled-wood sculptures help set the stage to focus on Maine’s woods, from their history to their sustainability. This summer, our trolls will help you discover new ways to lose—and find—yourself in our forests.

Calling all wine lovers. June 14-20, 2021 is Portland Wine Week! Celebrate the best of what this seaside “Restaurant City of the Year” (Bon Appétit) has to offer—a strong community passionate about local food, award-winning boutique restaurants, and a diverse presence of quality-focused wine.

May is Historic Preservation Month, and as the weather warms up, it's the perfect time to explore greater Portland's historic neighborhoods with one of our virtual walking tours. We've added free virtual tours for even more neighborhoods, from the early streetcar suburbs like Nason's Corner, to the summer entertainment businesses and residences on Peaks Island, to Gorham's three historic districts. You can view the tours from your computer or load them on your phone for an interactive walk!

50 kindness ideas for Random Acts of Kindness Day (Feb 17th)

Last day for public ice skating at the rink at Thompson's Point is February 21st.