JUNE

Boothbay Farmers Market: Thursdays on Boothbay Common, Route 27. 9 a.m. to noon.

3–20 ─ “Hairspray” ─Maine State Music Theater, Pickard Theater, 1 Bath Road, Brunswick. Tickets: https://rb.gy/9sjz7l

5 ─First Friday Art Tour ─ Boothbay Harbor’s self-guided tour of galleries in the region. Demos, new art, refreshments! Check the listing in the Boothbay Register for participating galleries and times.

6 ─ Historic New England Open Houses ─11 a.m.- 3 p.m. In Wiscasset: Castle Tucker, 2 Lee St. and Nickels-Sortwell House, 121 Main St.; in Dresden: Bowman House, 22 Bowman Lane. Last tours leave at 3 p.m. Free!

7 ─ Celebrating America’s semiquincentennial ─ At Chapman Hall House. Special themes at  Chapman Hall House CHH museum will be highlighting the 250th anniversary of the country.

11 ─ Gaelic Storm ─7:30 p.m. Opera House at Boothbay Harbor, 86 Townsend Ave. Advance discounted tickets $35 through the box office: 207-633-5159 or in person Wednesday-Friday 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Regularly priced tickets $40 from the official website:https://boothbayoperahouse.com and at the door – if any remain. Doors open at 7 p.m.

11 ─Author Talk ─ Bill Gerencer, “Working Waterfront,” 6:30 p.m. at Southport Memorial Libary, 1032 Hendricks Hill Road, Southport.

12 ─ 14 ─Wormfest ─ Celebrates the unique heritage and vibrant spirit of Wiscasset, the "worm capital of the world." Through food, fun and festivities, we bring our community together to honor our working waterfront, cherish local traditions, and share the charm of our town with neighbors and visitors alike. Wiscasset Village. Route One. FMI: https://www.wiscassetwormfest.com/

12 ─ Karla Bonoff ─ 7:30 p.m. Opera House at Boothbay Harbor, 86 Townsend Ave. Advance discounted tickets $35 through the box office: 207-633-5159 or in person Wednesday-Friday 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Regular priced tickets $40 from the official website: https://boothbayoperahouse.com and at the door – if any remain. Doors open at 7 p.m.

13 ─ WW&F Railway Pig Roast ─ Travel from Sheepscot Station to  SeaLyon Farm for an authentic Southern-style Pig Roast. Choose 11 a.m. or 1 p.m. departure. Wagon rides, games, etc. Timeframe: three hours. WW&F Railway, 97 Cross Road, Alna. FMI/Tickets: https://wwfry.org/

14 ─Music on the Railway ─ Through the wild pine forests, farmlands and hamlets of Sheepscot Valley to Alna Center Pavillion for music by Sandy River Ramblers, food, drink and fun await. FMI/Tickets: https://shorturl.at/xjgHh

18 ─ Claw Down! ─ Come to Sample's Shipyard, 120 Commercial St., Boothbay Harbor and sample the most delicious, inventive lobster bites anywhere! Ten chefs of the region compete for the Best Lobster Bite title. Sample all 10 bites and vote for your favorite in the People’s Choice competition. Don't wait to buy tickets! VIP - $125 (includes champagne reception) and $95. Call Boothbay Harbor Region Chamber of Commerce at 207-633-2353 or stop in: 192 Townsend Ave., Boothbay Harbor. https://www.boothbayharbor.com/

19 ─ Tea By the Sea ─At Boothbay Harbor Yacht Club – two seatings – one late morning, the other at 1 p.m. - of delicious (visually and “tastefully”) savory and sweet English tea fare. Before or after. With a Summer Home and Garden Market with jewelry to art, a sweet shop, and a garden market with plants, statuary and more.

19 – Cantrip – 7:30 p.m. Opera House at Boothbay Harbor, 86 Townsend Ave. Advance discounted tickets $25 through the box office: 207-633-5159 or in person Wednesday-Friday 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Regular priced tickets $30 from the official website:https://boothbayoperahouse.com and at the door – if any remain. Doors open at 7 p.m.

20 – Lobster Boat Races – Season revs up right here in Boothbay Harbor! Sign up at 8 a.m. Races begin at 10 a.m. Best Viewing: on the water, at Dept. of Marine Resources, McKown Point Road, W. Boothbay Harbor.

20 – Fishin’ For Fashion – Local designers create clothing made of all things marine: bait bags, sail cloth, netting, rope, seaweed pods, you get the idea. Two awards given: Judge’s Choice and People’s Choice. A ticketed event at Sample’s Shipyard, 120 Commercial St., Boothbay Harbor. Tickets/FMI: Boothbay Harbor Region Chamber, 192 Townsend Ave. https://www.boothbayharbor.com/

21 – Father’s Day Train – Boothbay Railway Village, 586 Wiscasset Road/Route 27, Boothbay. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Dads ride free and don’t forget the kids! FMI: https://railwayvillage.org

21 ­– 27 ─The 64th Boothbay Harbor Windjammer Days  – Visiting and local windjammers, parades; lighted boat and street parades, vintage boat parade and pier party; children’s games, pirate mayhem, tug of war across the harbor, lobster eating contest, cod fish races, haunted history tours and more! For the full schedule and more, visit www.boothbayharborwindjammersdays.org

23 ─Navy Band Northeast Pops Ensemble ─ A free community performance at 7 p.m. at the Opera House at Boothbay Harbor celebrating Windjammers and 250 years of the USA. Navy Band Northeast hails from Newport, RI and is one of 11 nationally touring bands of the U.S. Navy. Join the gathering tonight for a big band sound bringing the music of Broadway, Americana and patriotic songs to the stage. All ages. No tickets required. Doors open at 6:30.

24  ─ Navy Jack's Tar Brass Band ─ Eastside Waterfront Park, Atlantic Avenue. Noon. Free!  Bring your own lawn chair.

24 ─ U.S. Navy Crosswinds Ensemble  ─2 p.m. on the steps of Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library, 4 Oak St.

24 ─ Windjammer Days Photo Cruise ─With professional photographer Michael Leonard. Noon. Pier 8 aboard the Balmy Days. Sells out fast! For tickets: https://balmydayscruises.com/

24 ─ Windjammer Days Fireworks! ─ 9-ish. Best viewing: around the harbor or aboard a boat.

24 ─ 30 ─ “1776” ─Maine State Music Theater, Pickard Theater, 1 Bath Road, Brunswick. Tickets: https://rb.gy/9sjz7l

25 ─ Wiscasset Art Walk ─ A summertime celebration of art, music, performance and history, in the beautiful 19th century Village of Wiscasset, along the sparkling Sheepscot River. Held from 4 to 7 p.m. Main St./Route One, Wiscasset Village. FMI: www.wiscassetartwalk.org/

26 ─ 30 ─ “Gilligan’s Island the Musical” ─ Carousel Music Theater, 197 Townsend Ave., Boothbay Harbor. FMI and tickets: https://www.carouselmusictheater.org/

27 ─St. Philip’s 72ndStrawberry Festival ─ 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. 12 Hodge St., Wiscasset. Quarts of berries for sale. Strawberry shortcake with real whipped cream or local ice cream! Hot dogs, bake table, flowers, plants and crafts. The Bargain Basement will be open as well. FMI: 207-882-7184.

27 ─ Lucy Wainwright & Suzzy Roche ─ At the Opera House at Boothbay Harbor, 86 Townsend Ave. for a 7:30 p.m. show. Advance discounted tickets $25, available directly from the  box office in person Wednesday-Friday 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. or call 207-633-5159; regularly priced tickets $30 at https://boothbayoperahouse.com and at the door.

28 ─Cars and Coffee ─Drive to Boothbay Railway Village, 586 Wiscasset Road/Route 27, Boothbay, in your classic vehicle and enjoy coffee and story swapping! 7:30 -11 a.m. https://railwayvillage.org

JULY

Boothbay Farmers Market: Thursdays on Boothbay Common, Route 27. 9 a.m. to noon.

1 ─ Hendricks Hill Museum Opening Day ─11 a. m. – 3 p.m. 419 Hendricks Hill Road, Southport.  Facebook: Hendricks Hill Museum and http://www.southportmainehistory.com/

1 ─ “Gilligan’s Island the Musical” ─ Carousel Music Theater, 197 Townsend Ave., Boothbay Harbor. FMI and tickets: https://www.carouselmusictheater.org/

1 ─ 11 ─ “1776” ─ Maine State Music Theater, Pickard Theater, 1 Bath Road, Brunswick. FMI/tickets: https://msmt.org

2 ─ Behind Closed Doors Tour ─A special indepth tour of Castle Tucker, 2 Lee St., Wiscasset. Advance ticket purchase required. Non-members $25. FMI/Tickets: www.HistoricNewEngland.org or 207-882-7169.

3 ─ T Marie & Bayou JuJu ─ Traditional music from southern Louisiana including Zydeco, Cajun, Creole, Swamp Pop, and Nola R&B. At the Opera House at Boothbay Harbor, 86 Townsend Ave. for a 7:30 p.m. show. Advance discounted tickets $25, available directly from the  box office in person Wednesday-Friday 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. or call 207-633-5159; regularly priced tickets $30 at https://boothbayoperahouse.com and at the door.

4 ─Southport Fourth of July Parade ─Begins at 8 a.m. at Southport Memorial Library, 1032 Hendricks Hill Road. Carriage Parade for dolls and real babies; kids’ carnival. Parade ends at Southport Central School and the carnival!

4 ─ Ice Cream Social! ─ Noon-2 p.m. Hendricks Hill Museum, 419 Hendricks Hill Road. Enjoy a hand-dipped cone, and tour the museum and boathouse.

4 ─ Antique Engine Meet ─ 10 a.m-2 p.m. Boothbay Railway Village Museum, 586 Wiscasset Road/Route 27, Boothbay. Engines and other early mechanical devices. FMI:https://railwayvillage.org/

4 ─ 4th of July Celebration─ On Boothbay Common. Food, games and more from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. 

4 ─Boothbay Harbor Fourth of July fireworks ─9 p.m. Best viewing from the water or anywhere around the inner harbor.

4 ─Lawn Party and Fireworks ─ At the Lincoln Home, 4:30-8:30 p.m. ending with fireworks display. Barbeque – strawberry shortcake dessert; bar cart, live music, games. Bring lawn chairs/blankets. No coolers or pets allowed. 22 River Road, Newcastle.

5 ─First Friday Art Tour ─Boothbay Harbor’s self-guided tour of galleries in the region. Demos, new art, refreshments! Check the listing in the Boothbay Register for participating galleries and times.

6 ─ Historic New England Tours ─Visit these distinctive properties: In Wiscasset: Castle Tucker, 2 Lee St. Nickels-Sortwell House, 121 Main St. In Dresden: Bowman House, 22 Bowman Lane. Tours begin at 11 a.m. Last tours of the day at 3 p.m. Free! FMI: https://shorturl.at/UyhVh

7─ 31 ─ “Thank God, I’m A Country Boy” ─ Dinner theater performances at Carousel Music Theater, 196 Townsend Ave., Boothbay Harbor. FMI/tickets: 207-633-5297 and at www.carouselmusictheater.org

9 ─ I Draw Slow ─ Irish Roots band. At the Opera House at Boothbay Harbor, 86 Townsend Ave. for a 7:30 p.m. show. Advance discounted tickets $25, available directly from the  box office in person or call 207-633-5159; regularly priced tickets $30 at https://boothbayoperahouse.com and at the door.

10 ─ James Montgomery, Sean Chambers & the Savoy Brown Rhythm Section ─ Blues to the nth degree! At the Opera House at Boothbay Harbor, 86 Townsend Ave. for a 7:30 p.m. show. Advance discounted tickets $30, from the  box office or call 207-633-5159; regularly priced tickets $35 at https://boothbayoperahouse.com and at the door.

11─ Antique Auto Day ─ At Boothbay Railway Village, 586 Wiscasset Road, Boothbay. 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. See “one lungers” and other early gasoline, diesel and steam engines operate and learn about them first-hand from their passionate owners. FMI: https://railwayvillage.org.

11 ─ Arsentiy Kharitonov ─At the Opera House at Boothbay Harbor, 86 Townsend Ave. for a 7:30 p.m. show. Advance discounted tickets $30, available directly from the box office in person Wednesday - Friday 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. or call 207-633-5159; regularly priced tickets $35 available at https://boothbayoperahouse.com and at the door.

12 ─ Music on the Railway ─WW&F Railway. Trains depart Sheepscot Station (97 Cross Road, Alna) promptly at 2 p.m. returning by 4:45 p.m. Music by Half Moon Jug Band. FMI/Tickets: https://wwfry.org/

12 , 13 ─North Atlantic Blues Festival ─Harbor Park, Rockland. Featuring Chris O’Leary and Canned Heat. Visit www.northatlanticbluesfestival.com/ for complete lineup, tickets and more!

13 ─Southport Historical Society ─Penobscot Marine Museum photo archivist Kevin Johnson is the featured speaker at Southport Town Hall, 361 Hendricks Hill Road. The 7 p.m. talk features his latest publication, "Boothbay Now and Then, New and Historic Images of the Boothbay Peninsula."

15 ─Haggis X-1─At the Opera House at Boothbay Harbor, 86 Townsend Ave. for a 7:30 p.m. show. Advance discounted tickets $30, available directly from the box office in person Wednesday - Friday 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. or call 207-633-5159; regularly priced tickets $35 at https://boothbayoperahouse.com and at the door.

15 ─ 30 ─“Frozen”─ Maine State Music Theater, Pickard Theater, 1 Bath Road, Brunswick. FMI/tickets: https://msmt.org

16 ─Le Vent du Nord ─Francophone folk. At the Opera House at Boothbay Harbor, 86 Townsend Ave. for a 7:30 p.m. show. Advance discounted tickets $30 from the box office in person or call 207-633-5159; regularly priced tickets $35 at https://boothbayoperahouse.com and at the door.

17 ─ 25 ─“The Machine Stops” – Heartwood Theater Co. Poe Theater, 81 Academy Hill Road, Newcastle. FMI/Tickets: https://www.heartwoodtheater.org/

18 ─ Behind Closed Doors Tour ─ A special indepth tour of Castle Tucker, 2 Lee St., Wiscasset. Advance ticket purchase required. Non-members $25. FMI/Tickets: www.HistoricNewEngland.org or 207-882-7169.

18 ─ East Nash Grass ─ Bluegrass night! At the Opera House at Boothbay Harbor, 86 Townsend Ave. for a 7:30 p.m. show. Advance discounted tickets $25, available directly from the box office in person Wednesday-Friday 10 a.m.-2 p.m. or call 207-633-5159; regularly priced tickets $30 available at https://boothbayoperahouse.com and at the door.

18, 19 ─ 53rd Annual Boothbay Harbor Yacht Club Regatta and Shipyard Cup Classics ─ The summer’s top sailing event on the Maine coast. Racing is on two courses with as many as five races planned over the two-day regatta! FMI/registration: www.boothbayregatta.com. Questions? Call a Regatta co-chair: CSWillauer@gmail.com; Peter.P.Neidhardt@gmail.com

19─Dresden Summerfest ─ 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at Pownalborough Court House, 23 Courthouse Road, Dresden. Family fun and history. Face painting, balloon artist, caricaturist, pie contest, reenactors from Colonial Maine Living History Association, courthouse tours, wagon rides, wares by local crafters, music, food and beverages.

22 ─ Seth Glier ─ Opera House at Boothbay Harbor, 86 Townsend Ave. for a 7:30 p.m. show. Advance discounted tickets $25, available directly from the box office in person or call 207-633-5159; regularly priced tickets $30 at https://boothbayoperahouse.com and at the door.

23 ─Wiscasset Art Walk ─ A summertime celebration of art, music, performance and history, in the beautiful 19th century Village of Wiscasset, along the sparkling Sheepscot River. Held from 4 to 7 p.m. Main Street/Route One, Wiscasset Village. FMI: www.wiscassetartwalk.org/

23 ─ Take More Time Tour ─ A relaxed, in-depth tour of Bowman House, 22 Bowman Lane in Dresden. Hear stories about the family in the 18th and 20th centuries. Non-member admission $25; members of Historic New England, $15. FMI/Tickets: www.historicnewengland.org or call 882-7169.

23 ─ The Lightfoot Band ─Opera House at Boothbay Harbor, 86 Townsend Ave. for a 7:30 p.m. show. Advance discounted tickets $35, available directly from the box office or call 207-633-5159; regularly priced tickets $40 at https://boothbayoperahouse.com and at the door.

25 ─ Traditional Basket Techniques ─ Demonstration with Debbie Nichols, Peskotomuhkati master basket maker. Southport Town Hall, 361 Hendricks Hill Road. Two sessions: 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Space limited. pre-registration required. Watch for details in the Boothbay Register or Facebook @Hendricks Hill Museum. Presented by the Friends of Southport Historical Society

25 ─ Chicken Wire Empire ─ Bluegrass at the Opera House at Boothbay Harbor, 86 Townsend Ave. for a 7:30 p.m. show. Advance discounted tickets $20, available directly from the box office in person or call 207-633-5159; regularly priced tickets $25 available at https://boothbayoperahouse.com and at the door.

26 ─ Cars & Coffee ─ Boothbay Railway Village Museum, 586 Wiscasset Road/Route 27, Boothbay. 7:30-11 a.m. 

26  ─   Barclay Shepard's 100th Birthday Celebration ─ 3:30 p.m. At the Congregational Church of Boothbay Harbor, 125 Townsend Ave. For more information, call 207-633-3913, visit lincolnartsfestival.org or email: lincolnartsfestivalbbh@gmail.com

29 ─ Henhouse Prowlers ─Opera House. 7:30 p.m. show. Advance discounted tickets are $30 through the box office at 207-633-5159 to reserve; regular tickets, $35 at https://boothbayoperahouse.com or on the day of the performance. 86 Townsend Ave., Boothbay Harbor.

30 ─ Ball in the House ─R&B, soul, pop a capella group. Opera House at Boothbay Harbor, 86 Townsend Ave. for a 7:30 p.m. show. Advance discounted tickets $25, available from the box office in person or call 207-633-5159; regularly priced tickets $30 at https://boothbayoperahouse.com and at the door.

30 ─ Author Talk ─John Dingle, “Wings of Madness.” 6:30 p.m. Southport Memorial Library, 1032 Hendricks Hill Road, Southport.

AUGUST

Thursdays ─ Boothbay Farmers Market: On Boothbay Common, 9 a.m. to noon.

1 ─ Kevin Kiley & Friends ─ 7:30 p.m. show. Advance discounted tickets $20, available directly from the box office in person or call 207-633-5159; regularly priced tickets $25 available at https://boothbayoperahouse.com and at the door. Sponsored by Paul and Louise Cowan.

1 ─ “Thank God, I’m A Country Boy” ─ Dinner theater performances at Carousel Music Theater, 196 Townsend Ave., Boothbay Harbor. FMI/tickets: 207-633-5297 and at www.carouselmusictheater.org

1 ─ “Frozen” ─   Maine State Music Theater, Pickard Theater, 1 Bath Road, Brunswick. FMI/tickets: https://msmt.org

2 ─ BHML’s “Storybook Ball” ─ This year’s theme is Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream.” The fundraiser will be at Boothbay Harbor Country Club. 5 p.m. Revel in a dreamy cocktail hour and delicious dinner, classical entertainment. Bid on a curated selection of auction items! Dress is cocktail attire – theme-based encouraged! A 21+ event. FMI/Tickets: https://bbhlibrary.org/storybookball/

4-26 ─ “Lights! Ladies! Legends!” ─Dinner theater performances at Carousel Music Theater, 196 Townsend Ave., Boothbay Harbor. FMI/tickets: 207-633-5297 and at www.carouselmusictheater.org

5-22 ─ “Come From Away” ─ Maine State Music Theater, Pickard Theater, 1 Bath Road, Brunswick. FMI/tickets: https://msmt.org

6 ─ Annual Southport Memorial Library Book & Bake Sale ─ 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Find your favorite treat and pair it with a great read! 1032 Hendricks Hill Road, Southport. FMI: 633-2741.

7 ─ First Friday Art Tour ─ Boothbay Harbor’s self-guided tour of galleries in the region. Demos, new art, refreshments! Check the listing in the Boothbay Register for participating galleries and times.

7 ─ Jerron Paxton & Dennis Lichtman ─Acoustic blues, ragtime, Tin Pan Alley pop, 1920s jazz, and more. 7:30 p.m. Advance discounted tickets, $25, directly from the box office at 207-633-5159. Regular tickets $30 at https://boothbayoperahouse.com and day of performance. 86 Townsend Ave., Boothbay Harbor. Doors open at 7 p.m.

7 ─ Lincoln Festival Chorus ─ Conducted by Linda Blanchard with pianist Sean Fleming.  Performing Joseph Haydn’s "Miss brevis Sancti Joannis de Deo" (Little Organ Mass) Congregational Church of Boothbay Harbor, 125 Townsend Ave. 7:30 p.m. FMI/To order tickets: 633-3913 or lincolnartsfestivalbbh@gmail.com

7, 8 - Southport Yacht Club Arts & Crafts Show - Crafts and other items in the Clubhouse and Junior Building at 38 Cosy Harbor Road. Both days 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

 8 ─ Behind Closed Doors Tour ─ A special in-depth tour of Castle Tucker, 2 Lee St., Wiscasset. Advance ticket purchase required. Non-members $25. FMI/Tickets: www.HistoricNewEngland.org or 207-882-7169. 

8  ─  American Legion Post #36 Yard Sale & Craft Fair  ─  On Boothbay Common. 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. 

8 – Jon Pousette Dart - 7:30 p.m. show. Classic folk rock. Advance discounted tickets $25, available directly from the box office in person Wednesday - Friday 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. or call 207-633-5159; regularly priced tickets $30 available at https://boothbayoperahouse.com and at the door. 

9 ─Children’s Day ─ Boothbay Railway Village, 586 Wiscasset Road, Boothbay. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Vintage games, barrel and train rides, face painting, transportation dig, scavenger hunt, giant slip ‘n slide, food truck and more!  https://railwayvillage.org

9 ─ Lincoln Festival Chorus ─  Conducted by Linda Blanchard with pianist Sean Fleming. Performing Joseph Haydn’s "Miss brevis Sancti Joannis de Deo" (Little Organ Mass) Congregational Church of Boothbay Harbor, 125 Townsend Ave. 7:30 p.m. FMI/To order tickets: 633-3913 or lincolnartsfestivalbbh@gmail.com

9 ─ Music on the Railway ─ WW&F Railway. Trains depart Sheepscot Station (97 Cross Road, Alna) promptly at 2 p.m. returning by 4:45 p.m. Music by Stillwater. FMI/Tickets: https://wwfry.org/

12 ─ The Haas Sisters─7:30 p.m. show. Advance discounted tickets $25, available directly from the box office in person Wednesday - Friday 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. or call 207-633-5159; regularly priced tickets $30 available at https://boothbayoperahouse.com and at the door. 

13 ─ Author Panel at SML ─Matt Cost, Allison Keaton, Anne Britting Olsen and Kate Flora. 6:30 p.m. Southport Memorial Library, 1032 Hendricks Hill Road, Southport. FMI: 633-2741.

13 ─ The Moanin’ Frogs─7:30 p.m. show. Advance discounted tickets $30, available directly from the box office in person Wednesday - Friday 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. or call 207-633-5159; regularly priced tickets $35 available at https://boothbayoperahouse.com and at the door. 

15 – The Cody Sisters ─ Opera House at Boothbay Harbor, 86 Townsend Ave. for a 7:30 p.m. show. Advance discounted tickets $25, available directly from the box office in person or call 207-633-5159; regularly priced tickets $30 at https://boothbayoperahouse.com and at the door.  

16 ─ 4th Annual Founder’s Community Day ─Boothbay Railway Village Museum, 586 Wiscasset Road/Route 27, Boothbay. In honor of George McEvoy. Free admission for residents of Boothbay, Boothbay Harbor, East Boothbay, Edgecomb and Southport. 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

17 ─ National Lighthouse Day on Burnt Island ─ 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Enjoy family games and activities, historic lighthouse and keepers house tours, live music, food and beverage tastings. Water taxi tickets:  https://balmydayscruises.com/events/. Contact: Mary Jo Marquis, 207-295-9272,

21 ─ Novel Jazz Septet─ Opera House at Boothbay Harbor, 86 Townsend Ave. for a 7:30 p.m. show. Advance discounted tickets $25, available directly from the box office in person Wednesday - Friday 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. or call 207-633-5159; regularly priced tickets $30 available online at https://boothbayoperahouse.com and at the door.

21-23 ─Art For Arts’ Sake ─At Hodgdon Yacht Services, Boat Shed #1, Southport Island. Art, pottery, fiber art, jewelry and much, much more! Friday Reception & Sale 5-7 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Sunday 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. FMI: 207-633-3913 orlincolnartsfestivalbbh@gmail.com

22- Sunrise Lighthouse Photo Cruise - 6 a.m. Aboard the Balmy Days departing from Pier 8. Don't miss this popular annual cruise led by professional photographer Michael Leonard. Tickets: https://balmydayscruises.com 

22 ─Southport Fireman's Auction ─Southport Fire Station, Route 27, Southport. Flea market opens 6 a.m., miscellaneous items in the garden at 7 a.m., auction at 9 a.m.

22 ─ Behind Closed Doors Tour ─A special in-depth tour of Castle Tucker, 2 Lee St., Wiscasset. Advance ticket purchase required. Non-members $25. FMI/Tickets: www.HistoricNewEngland.org or 207-882-7169.

22 ­─ Steep Canyon Rangers ─ Opera House at Boothbay Harbor, 86 Townsend Ave. for a 7:30 p.m. show. Advance discounted tickets $45, available directly from the box office in person or call 207-633-5159; regularly priced tickets $50 at https://boothbayoperahouse.com and at the door.

23  ─Wiscasset Art Walk ─ A summertime celebration of art, music, performance, and history,  in the beautiful 19th century Village of Wiscasset, along the sparkling Sheepscot River. Held from 4 to 7 p.m. Main Street/Route One, Wiscasset Village. FMI: www.wiscassetartwalk.org/

29 ─Cocktails & Chrome─ An Antique Auto Affair at Boothbay Railway Village, 586 Wiscasset Road/Route 27, Boothbay. 6-9 p.m. Live music, hors d’oeuvres and cocktails at the Auto Museum. Silent auction. Down to the Village Green there will be culinary delights and handcrafted cocktails catered by Boothbay Harbor Restaurant Group, and music by the Don Campbell Band! FMI/Tickets: https://railwayvillage.org/

29─Lizzy & The Triggermen ─ Opera House at Boothbay Harbor, 86 Townsend Ave. for a 7:30 p.m. show. Advance discounted tickets $30, available directly from the box office or call 207-633-5159; regularly priced tickets $35 at https://boothbayoperahouse.com and at the door.

30─Music, Masts & Lobster Traps ─ Boothbay Railway Village, 586 Wiscasset Road/Route 27, Boothbay. 2-6:30 p.m. Celebrating Midcoast lobstering families and the working waterfront. Live music! Booth exhibits, food trucks. Music (needs special ticket). FMI: https://railwayvillage.org/

SEPTEMBER

Thursdays ─ Boothbay Farmers Market: On Boothbay Common, 9 a.m. to noon.

1–6 ─ 4th annual Boothbay Harbor Tuna Challenge ─ Catch is brought to The Whale’s Tale & Seafaring Pub, Atlantic Ave., Boothbay Harbor. FMI: www.boothbayharbortunachallenge.com

3 ─ Author Talk ─ Claire Ackroyd, “Body in the Blueberry Barren.” 6:30 p.m. Southport Memorial Library, 1032 Hendricks Hill Road, Southport. FMI: 633-2741.

3 ─ Skerryvore ─ Opera House at Boothbay Harbor, 86 Townsend Ave. for a 7:30 p.m. show. Advance discounted tickets $35, available rom the box office or call 207-633-5159; regularly priced tickets $40 at https://boothbayoperahouse.com and at the door.

4 ─First Friday Art Tour ─ Boothbay Harbor’s self-guided tour of galleries in the region. Demos, new art, refreshments! Check the listing in the Boothbay Register for participating galleries and times.

5  ─ Larry & Joe  ─  Opera House at Boothbay Harbor, 86 Townsend Ave. for a 7:30 p.m. show. Advance discounted tickets $25, available from the box office or call 207-633-5159; regularly priced tickets $30 at https://boothbayoperahouse.com and at the door. 

12 ─ Maine Open Lighthouse Day ─ On Burnt Island. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Enjoy family games and activities, historic lighthouse and keepers house tours, live music, food and beverage tastings. For ferry information: 207-295-9272; https://kbil.org/ or info@kbil.org

12 ─ Behind Closed Doors Tour ─ A special in-depth tour of Castle Tucker, 2 Lee St., Wiscasset. Advance ticket purchase required. Non-members $25. FMI/Tickets: www.HistoricNewEngland.org or 207-882-7169.

12   ─  Brad Myrick & Tom Pirozzoli    In the Opera House Upstairs Bar, 7 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. 85 Townsend Ave., Boothbay Harbor. No advance tickets required. $10 cover at the door.

13 ─ Maine Cornhole Classic  ─ Boothbay Railway Village Museum, 586 Wiscasset Road/Route 27, Boothbay. Registration 8:30 a.m. Bags Fly 10 a.m. Tossing bags for the Augusta Food Bank & Special Olympics Maine Unified Champion Clubs. Visit its Facebook page for more info.

13 ─ Music on the Railway ─WW&F Railway, 97 Cross Road, Alna. Trains depart Sheepscot station (97 Cross Road, Alna) promptly at 2 p.m. returning by 4:45 p.m. Music by Half Moon Jug Band. FMI/Tickets: https://wwfry.org/

15 – 26 – “Flashback To Murder – Dinner theater performances at Carousel Music Theater, 196 Townsend Ave., Boothbay Harbor. FMI/tickets: 207-633-5297 and www.carouselmusictheater.org

17 ─ Take More Time Tour: Castle Tucker ─ A relaxed, in-depth experience with more time to see each room, ask questions. 2 Lee St., Wiscasset. 10-11:30 a.m. Non-member admission $25; members of Historic New England, $15. FMI/Tickets: www.historicnewengland.org or call 882-7169. 

19─21 ─ Common Ground Country Fair ─ Fairgrounds open 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Friday (19th) and Saturday (20); Sunday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

20, 21─ Handcrafted Arts & Crafts show ─On Boothbay Common, Route 27, Boothbay. 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. FMI: Craftyscotts@msn.com

24 ─ Life Along the River ─A walking tour of the landscape at Bowman House, 22 Bowman Lane, Dresden. 10-11 a.m. Learn about the changes along the Kennebec River from the 17th to 21st centuries. $15/members, $25 non-members. Advance purchase required: FMI/Tickets: www.historicnewengland.org

25  ─  Chicken Wire Empire  ─ Opera House at Boothbay Harbor, 86 Townsend Ave. for a 7:30 p.m. show. Advance discounted tickets $20, available rom the box office or call 207-633-5159; regularly priced tickets $25 at https://boothbayoperahouse.com and at the door. 

26, 27 ─ Maine First Responders Weekend ─ Boothbay Railway Village, 586 Wiscasset Road, Boothbay. Free admission for First Responders and their immediate family.

27 ─ Cars & Coffee ─Drive to Boothbay Railway Village Museum, 586 Wiscasset Road, Boothbay in your classic vehicle and enjoy coffee and story swapping! 7:30 -11 a.m.  

OCTOBER

American Ghost Walks – Every night at 7 p.m. Tickets must be purchased in advance at www.americanghostwalks.com

2 ─ First Friday Art Tour ─ Final tour of 2025. Boothbay Harbor’s self-guided tour of galleries in the region. Demos, new art, refreshments! Check the listing in the Boothbay Register for participating galleries and times.

3 ─ Family Harvest Day ─ Boothbay Railway Village. 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.  Barrel train rides, hayrides, face painting, pumpkin decorating, sack races, kernel digs, haystack climbing; Artisans: blacksmith, cider press, looming. Take a hayride to the pumpkin patch and choose one for home. Boothbay Railway Village, 586 Wiscasset Road/Route 27, Boothbay. FMI: https://railwayvillage.org

3 ─ Garrison Starr ─ Opera House at Boothbay Harbor, 86 Townsend Ave. for a 7:30 p.m. show. Advance discounted tickets $20, available directly from the box office or call 207-633-5159; regularly priced tickets $25 available at https://boothbayoperahouse.com and at the door.

9-12 ─Damariscotta Pumpkinfest & Regatta - Events include the pumpkin regatta, artsy pumpkins line Main Street; the parade, pumpkin drop! FMI: www.mainepumpkinfest.com

10 ─ The Dreamboats ─ Opera House at Boothbay Harbor, 86 Townsend Ave. for a 7:30 p.m. show. Advance discounted tickets $25, available directly from the box office or call 207-633-5159; regularly priced tickets $30 at https://boothbayoperahouse.com and at the door.

10, 11 ─ Fall Foliage Festival ─ Large craft fair, live music, pumpkin carving contests, giant pumpkin carving, fair food, more than 100 artists and makers, children’s activity corner. Saturday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Boothbay Railway Village, 586 Wiscasset Road/Route 27, Boothbay. 207-633-4727. http://railwayvillage.org

10 ─  Wiscasset Homes On Tour ─  11 a.m.-4 p.m. Tickets: $30 with advance online sales or day of tour. Featured homes are from the 18th and 19th centuries, each unique and fascinating. Includes an afternoon tea, with sweets and lemonade at one of the Tour locations. An optional picnic lunch is available. FMI and tickets: https://shorturl.at/33pHh

22 ─ Author Talk ─ Greg Smith, “What Really Scares You.” 6:30 p.m. Southport Memorial Library, 1032 Hendricks Hill Road, Southport. FMI: 633-2741.

24  ─  Peppino D'Agostino  ─ Opera House at Boothbay Harbor, 86 Townsend Ave. for a 7:30 p.m. show. Advance discounted tickets $25, available directly from the box office or call 207-633-5159; regularly priced tickets $30 at https://boothbayoperahouse.com and at the door. 

29 ─ Scary Readings & Halloween Potluck ─ Doors open at 5:45 for potluck set up. Readings immediately afterward. Not for families with young children. Costumes welcome!

31 ─ Railway Spooktacular! ─Boothbay Railway Village, 586 Wiscasset Road/Route 27, Boothbay. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. $10 ages 4 and up; children 3 and under free;  $5/members. Wear costumes! Trick or Treat, carnival games, train rides! FMI: https://railwayvillage.org/

31 ─Halloween Parade ─ At 3 p.m. take a walk through the haunted Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library, 4 Oak St. Play giant-sized lawn games then line up to parade through town for tricks and treats at 4 p.m.! FMI: 207-633-3112.

31 ─Nightmare on Federal Street ─ Parade lineup at 4:15 p.m. at Wiscasset Elementary (83 Federal St.) The costumed Halloween Ghosts & Goblins Parade!  Parade starts at 4:30 down Federal Street on a trail of candy, music and costume prizes.

NOVEMBER

1 ─ Early Bird Sale! ─In Damariscotta and Bath. Businesses offer holiday discounts beginning in the early morning hours.

7 ─ U.S. Army Field Band ─ Free community concert. The jazz ambassadors play at the Opera House, 86 Townsend Ave., 7 p.m. 19-member ensemble known as “America’s Big Band.” Doors open at 6:30.

15 ─Gardens Aglow ─The holiday lights of the season light up for another season. Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens is transformed into a magical winter wonderland through Jan. 3. Open Thursday- Sunday, 4-9 p.m. Tickets, info: www.mainegardens.org

14─Wiscasset Early Riser Sale ─ Businesses offer holiday discounts. Check the special pages in the Boothbay Register/Wiscasset Newspaper the week before for specifics.

21─Early Bird Sale & Pajama Party ─ Business owners of the Boothbay Region offer super discounts for holiday shopping!

28 ─ Fire Truck Parade & Decorating Contest ─ The 5th annual! Featuring decorated area and Midcoast trucks. Parade starts at Boothbay Common.

28 ─ The Clauses at the Boothbay Common ─Arriving by one of Boothbay’s finest fire trucks, Santa and Mrs. Claus will listen to the wish lists of children, 3-5 p.m. Music, hot chocolate, and other treats.

DECEMBER

1-3 ─Hike the Holiday Story Trail ─ Follow the illustrated signs that tell a tale along the trail at Boothbay Region Land Trust’s (BRLT) Oak Point Farm, 60 Samoset Road, Boothbay Harbor. Easy one-mile loop. Suitable for children of all ages. Free. FMI: Environmental Educator Tracey Hall at thall@bbrlt.org or 633-4818.

1-31 ─ Gardens Aglow ─The holiday lights of the season light up for another season. Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens is transformed into a magical winter wonderland through Jan. 3. Open Thursday- Sunday, 4-9 p.m. Tickets, info: www.mainegardens.org

4-6  ─ Christmas at Nickels-Sortwell House  ─  See this historic landmark in all its holiday splendor. Self-guided tour of the first floor ending in the old kitchen for warm drinks and snack! 10:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. Admission for Wiscasset residents and Historic New England members is $5; for all others $10. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Advance ticket purchase required. FMI/Tickets: 882-7169 www.historicnewengland.org

4 – Pat Colwell & The Soul Sensations – It’s a Motown Christmas at the Opera House! 86 Townsend Ave. for a 7:30 p.m. show. Advance discounted tickets $25, available directly from the box office in person Wednesday - Friday 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. or call 207-633-5159; regularly priced tickets $30 available at https://boothbayoperahouse.com and at the door.

4-6 – Wiscasset Holiday Marketfest – Delightful shopping in Wiscasset Village from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Music, free wagon rides, raffles; wreath display, cookie contest and more! FMI: www.WiscassetHolidayMarketfest.com - https://www.wiscassetcreativealliance.org/

4-6 – Christmas at Nickels-Sortwell House – 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m. 121 Main St., Wiscasset. Self-guided tour. See the house in all its holiday splendor: a stunning tree decorated with hundreds of vintage ornaments. Warm drinks and snacks in the old kitchen. $10 general admission, $5 for Wiscasset residents and Historic New England members.Tickets at www.HistoricNewEngland.org or call 207-882-7169.

5 – Visit with Santa – Santa, Mrs. Claus and their North Pole entourage come to town at 3 p.m. FMI: Boothbay Harbor Region Chamber: 633-2353 and visit www.boothbayharbor.com/boothbay-lights/

5 – Lighted Boat Parade & Sparkle Fireworks – In Boothbay Harbor. Boat Parade starts at 6:45 p.m, two turns around the harbor; fireworks immediately after.

5 , 6, 12, 13, 19, 20 – North Pole Express – Boothbay Railway Village, 586 Wiscasset Road/Route 27. 10:45 a.m. - 4 p.m. Tickets on sale Nov. 1! Eight trains each day. Meet Santa on your ride at Thorndike Station! FMI/tickets: https://railwayvillage.org

5, 12, 19 – Victorian Christmas Train – WW&F Railway. Board at Sheepscot Station (97 Cross Road, Alna) for a 15-minute ride through pine forests, farmlands and hamlets of Sheepscot Valley to Alna Center where Santa and Mrs. Claus await to visit with the children. Then explore the Holiday Market at a relaxed, family-friendly Christmas fête. FMI/Tickets: wwfry.org

11–13–Gingerbread Spectacular – Three days of confectionery magic! Gingerbread structures large and small from near and far! Classic, comedic, chimerical! Opera House at Boothbay Harbor, 86 Townsend Ave., Boothbay Harbor. Hours: 6-8 p.m. Dec. 13; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Music. Bake sale. Free admittance. FMI: www.boothbayoperahouse.com

16 – Holiday Potluck & Caroling – At the Opera House, 86 Townsend Ave. Doors open at 5:45 p.m. for potluck set up. Musical accompaniment by OH Technical Director Kevin Kiley at the piano.

17 – Men’s Night – It’s one week ‘til Christmas Eve. Who still needs to buy some gifts? Get thee to your favorite local stores tonight! Books, puzzles, stuffies, dolls, greeting cards, wrapping paper; fresh popped corn in a multitude of flavors; candy, clothing, footwear, jewelry, glass and dishware, candles, incense, crystals ... Some places will even wrap for you.

19 – Heather Pierson Trio – Vince Guaraldi’s "A Charlie Brown Christmas" musical score plus other holiday favorites. At the Opera House, 86 Townsend Ave. for a 7:30 p.m. show. Advance discounted tickets $25, available  from the box office or call 207-633-5159; regularly priced tickets $30 available at https://boothbayoperahouse.com and at the door.

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American Ghost Walks

www.americanghostwalks.com

Tours in Boothbay Harbor and Wiscasset

Explore the haunted tales of Boothbay Harbor on these 90-minute evening ghost walks. Hear of strange encounters and lingering legends tied to life along the working waterfront. Nightly at 7 p.m. FMI/Tickets: https://www.americanghostwalks.com/maine

Mysterious Harbor Tours ...

Walking and E-Bike tours with Pedego Electric Bikes of Boothbay Harbor

Call 207-315-6161 to make reservations for all events

Mysterious Lore & More Walking Tour: Monday/Tuesday/Thursday/Friday: 10 -11:30 a.m. By reservation only. Travel deep into the heart of Boothbay Harbor’s long and mysterious history. At Whale Park.

Boos & Brews Walking Ghost Tour: Monday/Tuesday/Thursday/Friday from 1 to 2:30 p.m.; Saturday 4-5:30 p.m. By reservation only. Uncover Boothbay Harbor’s unexplained past with spine-tingling tales and a visit to Footbridge Brewery for craft beer and barbecue. At Footbridge - by reservation only

Spooks & Spirits Walking Ghost Tour: Monday/Tuesday/Thursday/Friday 4-5:30 p.m. By reservation only. Unveil Boothbay Harbor's eerie side with goosebump-inducing stories and a visit to Neat Whiskey Bar. At Footbridge - by reservation only.

Arts & Craft Shows

Boothbay Region Arts & Crafts: On Boothbay Common on Saturdays and Sundays 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. No storm dates. May 23, 24; June 20, 21; July 4, 5; July 25, 26, Aug. 15, 16, Labor Day show Aug. 29, 30; Fall show Sept. 19, 20. Visit Boothbay Region Arts and Crafts Shows on Facebook for vendor profiles and updates.

Boothbay Region Crafters: Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library lawn. 4 Oak St., Boothbay Harbor. On Monday June 1 – Aug. 31 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Rain date: Thursdays. 15 vendors starting in July. June dates: 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; July 6, 13, 20, 27; Aug. 3, 10, 17, 24, 31

Harbor Arts & Crafts Guild: Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library lawn, 4 Oak St., Boothbay Harbor. Wednesdays 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. June 24 through Sept. 9.

Southport Memorial Library

July & August Summer Storytime: Read alouds, crafts, snacks! July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; Aug. 5, 12, 19.

Art Shows: June – Lynn Hoffer, Saw Mill River Arts; July/August: Mary Jo Rines Retrospective by her daughter, Mary Venezia; September/October: Suzanne Stokes’ Embossed Art.

Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens

105 Botanical Gardens Drive, Boothbay * 207-633-8000 * Open 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. daily through Oct. 19.

Description of Gardens:  www.mainegardens.org/gardens/gardens-key-features

Free admittance for Town of Boothbay residents on weekends - photo ID/license required for proof of residency.

Free admittance for Lincoln County residents first Wednesday of each month; photo ID/license required for proof of residency.

Boothbay Region Land Trust

Visit BRLT’s 20 preserves year-round, free of charge. Special events of the educational kind are held year-round. Visit https://bbrlt.org/preserves for the events calendar, preserve profiles and more.

Story Trail – Book pages are mounted on sign boards along the one-mile walk at Oak Point Farm, 60 Samoset Road, Boothbay Harbor. 207-633-4818 

Farmer’s Markets

Boothbay Harbor – Thursday 9 a.m. - noon. Boothbay Common. May 15 – Oct. 9. FMI including vendor list www.boothbayfarmersmarket.me

Wiscasset - Friday 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. 51 Bath Road (Town Office parking lot). May 23 – Oct. 10. FMI including vendor list: www.wiscassetfarmersmarket.com

Bath (year-round) – Saturday 8:30 a.m. - noon. Waterfront Park, Commercial Street. May – October and 9 a.m. – noon November – April at the Bath Freight Shed, 27 Commercial St. www.bathfarmersmarket.com

Damariscotta - Friday: 9 a.m. - noon. 3 Round Top Lane. May 16 – Oct. 24. FMI including vendor list: www.damariscottafarmersmarket.org

Boothbay Harbor Rotary Club Barn

The Barn, at 66 Montgomery Road in Boothbay Harbor, is open every Saturday through early-mid December. Hours: 8:30 to 11 a.m. selling gently used furniture, household goods, tools, collectibles and, every once in a while, a boat or two!