MAY

25 – DuoDuo - The duo of percussive dancer Nic Gareiss and Edinburgh harpist Maeve Gilchrist with acclaimed Celtic harpist Natalie Haas and her partner, Quebec’s acoustic guitarist Yann Falquet. 7:30 p.m. Opera House at Boothbay Harbor, 86 Townsend Ave., Boothbay Harbor. Box office: 633-5159. www.boothbayoperahouse.com

26 & 27 - Memorial Day Weekend WWI Encampment - Wiscasset, Waterville & Farmington Railway, 97 Cross Road, Alna FMI: http://wwfry.org or 882-4193.

25-27 - Maine Days - Free admission for all Maine residents at Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens. Must present Maine driver's license or state ID. 132 Botanical Gardens Drive, Boothbay. 633-4333. www.mainegardens.org

26 - Cars & Coffee -  Morning car talk - Boothbay Railway Village style! 7-11 a.m. 586 Wiscasset Road/Route 27, Boothbay. FMI: 633-4727 or https://railwayvillage.org

30 - Invasive Plants of Midcoast ME Walk  - With Boothbay Region Land Trust. 10-11:30 a.m. Oak Point Farm, 60 Samoset Road, Boothbay Harbor. FMI: www.bbrlt or or call 633-4818.

 

JUNE

1 - Open House at Castle Tucker (2 Lee St.) and Nickels-Sortwell House (121 Main St.) in Wiscasset. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The free guided annual tour led by Historic New England. Tours begin on the half hour, last one at 3:30 p.m.

1 - Spring Auto Tour - Classic, antique or special interest car. Start the season with an epic excursion through Midcoast Maine, 9 a.m. start. Owl's Head Transportation Museum. 207-594-4418. 117 Museum St., Owl's Head. http://owlshead.org/events

2 - Ellis Paul & Friends - 7 p.m. Opera House, 86 Townsend Ave., Boothbay Harbor. Box office: 633-5159 or www.boothbayoperahouse.com

5 – 22: “Sophisticated Ladies,” Maine State Music Theater show, Pickard Theater, Bowdoin College Campus, 1 Bath Road, Brunswick. Box office: 207-725-8789.

7 - Jake Shimabukuro - Hear the ukelele master at the Opera House at Boothbay Harbor, 86 Townsend Ave., Boothbay Harbor. Box office: 633-5159 FMI: www.boothbayoperahouse.com

8  - Caitlin Canty -  The singer-songwriter  with the “casually devastating voice,” 7:30  p.m. Opera House at Boothbay Harbor, 86 Townsend Ave., Boothbay Harbor. Box office: 633-5159. www.boothbayoperahouse.com

13 - YMCA Golf Tourney - Registration includes buffet lunch, green fees, golf cart and prizes! All proceeds support local children who will benefit from camp scholarships to attend YMCA Camp Knickerbocker this summer. For details and fees, visit www.boothbayregionymca.org

14 - Behind Closed Doors Tour of Castle Tucker -  2 Lee St., Wiscasset. 10-11:30 a.m. An in-depth tour – some rooms and stories not included on the regular tour. Tickets: call 882-7169 or visit www.HistoricNewEngland.org

14 - The Brother Brothers - 7:30 p.m. Opera House at Boothbay Harbor, 86 Townsend Ave., Boothbay Harbor. Box office: 633-5159. www.boothbayoperahouse.com

14-16 - Maine Blues Festival - Route 302, Naples. FMI and tickets: www.mainebluesfestival.com

15 - Lobster Boat Races - The racing season kicks off in Boothbay Harbor, 10 a.m. No rain date. Best viewing on Atlantic Avenue – Boothbay Harbor Lobster Wharf, Brown's Wharf Inn, Fishermen’s Memorial Park – and Department of Marine Resources on McKown Point Road, W. Boothbay Harbor.

15 - Hops in the Hangar – New Craft Brewing event with aviation show. 3-6 p.m. Owl's Head Transportation Museum. 207-594-4418. 117 Museum St., Owl's Head. http://owlshead.org/events

15 - Boothbay Railway Village - official opening day for the season! Steam train rides, exhibits, more! 586 Wiscasset Rd./Route 1,  Boothbay. FMI: 633-4727 and  https://railwayvillage.org

16 - Father’s Day Train - Boothbay Railway Village - 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Dads ride free today! 586 Wiscasset Rd./Route 27, Boothbay.  633-4727 and  https://railwayvillage.org

18 - Rescue Day - 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Boothbay Railway Village, 586 Wiscasset Rd./Route 27. Activities designed for families and opportunities to meet new pet companions. Games, dog vendors, dog training demos, adoptable rescue dogs and puppies from area rescue groups. FMI: 633-4727 and  https://railwayvillage.org

20 - 15th Annual Party on the Pier - 5-8 p.m. at Contented Sole Restaurant, Pemaquid Harbor. Silent auction, buffet, music; fundraiser to support land conservation in the Damariscotta and Pemaquid regions. FMI and tickets: www.damariscottariver.org

21 - Forest Bathing & Mathias Fine Art - Join Boothbay Region Land Trust Environmental Educator Tracey Hall for forest bathing at Porter Preserve followed by a visit to the Mathias gallery for its exhibition devoted to the beauty and importance of trees. Registration required. Call Tracey at 633-4818 or thall@bbrlt.org. FMI on the art show: www.mathiasfineart.com

21 - 30  -  “A Broadway Salute to Our Armed Forces” - Carousel Music Theater, 196 Townsend Ave., Boothbay Harbor. Tickets for show and dinner or just the show: 633-3297. FMI: www.carouselmusictheater.org

23 -  Arthur Webster Memorial Rock Skipping Contest: High Noon. At the footbridge parking lot. Registration is $5 p.p. (cash or check), collected on site. Four divisions: boys 12 and under; girls 12 and under; women 13 and over; men 13 and over. Proceeds benefit Boothbay Region Health Care.

23 - Plus Four Jazz Quarter with Molly Pitcher - Songs from the Great American Songbook (you know the the words to), 4 p.m., Congregational Church Boothbay Harbor, corner of Townsend and Eastern avenues. FMI and tickets: Lincoln Arts Festival: 633-3913 or lincolnartsfestival.org; lincolnartsfestival@gmail.com

23 – 29 : 57th Annual Boothbay Harbor Windjammer Days Festival - Visiting schooners, pirates, antique boat parade, children’s talent show, waterfront concerts, children's activities, blessing of the fleet, street parade, contests: lobster eating and fish relay races; fireworks, art show with live demos, more! FMI: www.boothbayharborwindjammerdays.org and after Memorial Day, see the Boothay Register’s Windjammer Days Guide, a free publication including all of the events, to carry with you.

25  -  Gaelic Storm - 7:30 p.m. Opera House at Boothbay Harbor, 86 Townsend Ave., Boothbay Harbor. Box office: 633-5159. www.boothbayoperahouse.com

26 - Windjammer Days Photography Cruise – Led by photographer Mike Leonard. Departing from Pier 8/Novelty at noon to catch great shots of the Windjammer fleet! Tickets: www.balmydayscruises.com/#events-charters

26-July 13: “Treasure Island” - Maine State Music Theater show, Pickard Theater, Bowdoin College Campus, 1 Bath Road, Brunswick. Box office: 725-8789.

27 - Plein Air Painting Day at Castle Tucker – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 2 Lee St., Wiscasset. All skill levels welcome. Led by artist Jennifer Linskey. Bring your own materials, lunch and a hat. $15 Historic New England members. $25 nonmembers. Tickets: 882-7169 or www.HistoricNewEngland.org

27 -  Author Talk – Meredith Rutter, a.k.a. Meredith Marple, at 7 p.m., Southport Memorial Library. Her novel, “The Year Mrs. Cooper Got Out More,”  is a President's Book Award Winner of the Florida Authors and Publishers Association, Inc. in 2015. Books will be available for signing. FMI: 633-2741. 1032 Hendricks Hill Road, Southport. FMI on the author: meredithmarple.com

27 - The Kruger Brothers - Classical into folk. 7:30 p.m. Opera House at Boothbay Harbor, 86 Townsend Ave., Boothbay Harbor. Box office: 633-5159. www.boothbayoperahouse.com

27-30: “Life is a Dream” - Heartwood Theater Company. Parker B. Poe Theater, 81 Academy Hill Road, Newcastle. 7:30 p.m./ one matinee on June 30. Box office: 563-1373. www.heartwoodtheater.org

28 - Jerry Douglas & the Earls of Leicester - Bluegrass, 7:30 p.m. Opera House at Boothbay Harbor, 86 Townsend Ave., Boothbay Harbor. Box office: 633-5159. www.boothbayoperahouse.com

28 - Windjammer Fireworks! - 9:15 p.m.

29 - Rocky Coast 5k and 10k Road Races - Also a one-mile Bunny Run & Walk. 8 a.m. Boothbay Region YMCA, Townsend Ave., Boothbay Harbor. FMI: the Y at 633-2855. www.windjammerdays.org

29 - 67th Strawberry Festival - at St. Philip’s Church, 12 Hodge St., Wiscasset. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Strawberry shortcakes w/real whipped cream, locally made ice cream, hot dogs, bake sale, noon pie auction; crafts, plants, entertainment, silent auction, bargain basement. FMI: 882-7184.

29 - Sunshine Fair & Famous Lobster Roll Lunch - 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. United Methodist Church, Cookie Walk & Bake Sale, Crafts, Huge Yard Sale. Across from the Opera House, 81 Townsend Ave., Boothbay Harbor. FMI: 633-3414 - www.bbrumc.org. No early shoppers.

30 -  Cars & Coffee -  Morning car talk - Boothbay Railway Village style! 7-11 a.m. 586 Wiscasset Rd./Route 27, Boothbay. FMI: 633-4727 or https://railwayvillage.org

 

JULY

1,8,15,22,29 - Lyric Meadow Farm’s Open Farm Days -  Mondays, 10 a.m.to 3 p.m.  and by appointment. Spend some time on the Farm with Mary Linda and Anina who will introduce you to the horses, goats, mini pigs, golden doodles and chickens. Feed the horses and goats, learn about chickens, ride Elijah, the miniature Palomino … flower and veg gardens, too. 107 Dover Rd., Boothbay.

1 - 20  -  “A Broadway Salute to Our Armed Forces”- Carousel Music Theater, 196 Townsend Ave., Boothbay Harbor. Tickets for show and dinner or just the show: 633-3297. FMI: www.carouselmusictheater.org

3-7 - Bath Heritage Days - Parades, music, craft show, road races, carnival, firemen's muster, kid crafts, antique car show. http://bathheritagedays.com

4 - Southport Fourth of July Parade - Parade begins at 8 a.m. at Southport Memorial Library, 1032 Hendricks Hill Road, Southport. Includes a Carriage Parade for dolls and real live babies; kid carnival and more. Parade will end at Southport Central School (on Route 27), location of the carnival. Southport Island. FMI: Call Medea at 207-350-9142. 

4 - The Hallowell Community Band Concert - Celebrating the Fourth at the Waterfront Park, Commercial Street, Boothbay Harbor, 7:30 p.m. Get patriotic before the fireworks display.

4 - Fourth of July in Bath - Parade 10 a.m., carnival, fireworks at 9 p.m.

4 - Fourth of July Fireworks - 9-ish. Boothbay Harbor. Best viewing: the Footbridge, Waterfront Park, Fishermen's Memorial Park, Department of Marine Resources, and on the water.

6 - Antique Engine Meet - Boothbay Railway Village. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Antique engines – gas, steam, diesel – and other early mechanical devices. 586 Wiscasset Road/Route 27, Boothbay. 633-4727. http://railwayvillage.org

6 - Ice Cream Social - Steam train rides from Sheepscot station to Alna Center Station. Locally made ice cream. Bring a picnic lunch. Kite flying, old-fashioned games. Noon to 3 p.m. Rain date Sunday, July 7. Waterville, Wiscasset & Farmington Railway, 97 Cross Road, Alna, 882-4193. http://wwfry.org

6, 7  - Wizard of Odds Open House – In historic Head Tide Village. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days. Antiques and collectibles 20 percent off; food; music at 1 p.m. harp one day, lute the next. 45 Head Tide Road, Alna. FMI: 633-7423.

6, 7 - All American, Muscle & Custom Cruise In – 9: 30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Owl's Head Transportation Museum. 207-594-4418. 117 Museum St., Owl's Head. http://owlshead.org/events

7 - Dresden's Summerfest – At the Pownalborough Court House off Route 128, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wagon rides, games, music, presentations, food, vendors and tours. Contacts: Pat, 737-8771 or Peter 207, 737-2807.

9 -  Café Sci at Bigelow Laboratory -  Art and Science: New Insights Through Creative Collaborations, showcasing innovative artist and scientist teams. 5-6:30 p.m. 60 Bigelow Drive, East Boothbay. FMI and registration: bigelow.org/cafesci

11 - Brew with A View – It’s a party at Castle Tucker, 5-7:30 p.m. 2 Lee St., Wiscasset. Local craft beer, food, views. Ticket info and purchase: 882-7169 or www.HistoricNewEngland.org

11 - Family Fun Day - 4-6 p.m. Games, pie-eating contest, boat races, Limbo contest and more ... music, food, snacks!  At Southport Central School, Route 27, Southport.

12 - Trees in the Forest & the Gallery Tree ID -  A Boothbay Region Land Trust hike at School House Preserve, 9-10 a.m. Then on to Mathias Fine Art for light refreshments and a brief talk by Cordula Mathias, 10:30-11:30 a.m.  Register for this free event: BRLT, 633-4818 or thall@bbrlt.org

12 - Mile Twelve -  Opera House at Boothbay Harbor, 86 Townsend Ave., Boothbay Harbor. 7:30 p.m. Tickets: 633-5159 www.boothbayoperahouse.com

12-14, 17-20 - “Big River: The Adventures of Huck Finn” - Heartwood Theater Company. Parker B. Poe Theater, 81 Academy Hill Road, Newcastle. Box office: 563-1373. www.heartwoodtheater.org

13 & 14 - North Atlantic Blues Festival - 275 Main St., Public Landing, Rockland. FMI/tickets: 207-691-2248; www.northatlanticbluesfestival.com

14– Jazz Church Service - With Barry Balch and Friends, 10 a.m., Congregational Church Boothbay Harbor, corner of Townsend and Eastern avenues.

17 - Country Fair & Lobster Roll Luncheon – Southport Methodist Church, 372 Hendricks Hill Road/Route 27. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.; lunch - 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Silent auction, cookie walk, books, attic treasures … and more! FMI: Deb: 633-5144

17 – Aug. 3: “Hello Dolly” - Maine State Music Theater show, Pickard Theater, Bowdoin College Campus, 1 Bath Road, Brunswick. Box office: 725-8789.

18 - Tim Sample - Boothbay and Maine’s humorist laureate, 7:30 p.m. Opera House at Boothbay Harbor, 86 Townsend Ave., Boothbay Harbor. Box office: 633-5159. www.boothbayoperahouse.com

19 - Professor Louie & the Crowmatix w/ The Woodstock Horns – Prof. Louie and Crowmix started out as The Band’s studio backing musicians. 7:30 p.m. Opera House at Boothbay Harbor, 86 Townsend Ave., Boothbay Harbor. Box office: 633-5159. www.boothbayoperahouse.com

19 - House & Garden Tour: The Sea Around Us - A Boothbay Region Garden Club event. A self-guided tour. 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Advance tickets/$30, $35/tour day. FMI: Irene Gerny, 633-5052 or Pat McMurray, 633-7405. www.boothbayregiongardenclub.org

19 - Open House at Bigelow Laboratory - Free science activities and talks for all ages. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 60 Bigelow Drive, East Boothbay. FMI: www.bigelow.org and 207-315-2567.

19, 20  - Christmas in July Fair – local Maine artisans share their wares for the very early bird shopper! Tables set up throughout Southport Memorial Library showcasing one of a kind finds, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Cash, credit or checks accepted. 1032 Hendricks Hill Road, Southport. FMI: 633-2741

20 - Ocean Point 5k & Kids’ 1-mile Fun Run - At 8 a.m. Kids’ one-mile fun run; 8:30 a.m. OP 5k. Both start at 25 Park St., Ocean Point, East Boothbay.  Register at http://running4free.com or visit www.running4free.com and search “Ocean Point.” Directors: Stephanie Kaler and Kelly Robbins. FMI: Oceanpoint5k@gmail.com

20 - Behind Closed Doors Tour of Castle Tucker – 10-11:30 a.m., 2 Lee St., Wiscasset. Extra rooms visited. $10 Historic New England members, $15 nonmembers. Tickets: 882-7169 or www.HistoricNewEngland.org

20, 21 -  56th Annual Antique Auto Days - At Boothbay Railway Village, Route 27, Boothbay. Over 50 visiting antique cars on display. Antique car parade through downtown Boothbay Harbor Sunday, July 16. 586 Wiscasset Road/Route 27, Boothbay. 633-4727. http://railwayvillage.org

20, 21 - Rails, Tails & Ales - The Midcoast Craft Beer Fest - Visit craft beer brewers' tables around the Village. Take a steam train ride. Outdoor car show. Boothbay Railway Village, Route 27, Boothbay. Noon – 4 p.m. 586 Wiscasset Road/Route 27, Boothbay. 633-4727. http://railwayvillage.org

20, 21 - Antique Truck & Tractor Show - Owl's Head Transportation Museum. 117 Museum St., Owl's Head. 207-594-4418. http://owlshead.org/events

23-25 - American Folk Festival - Bangor waterfront – 85 Texas Ave. FMI and Tix: 207-262-7765. www.americanfolkfestival.com

23-31 -  “The 39 Steps” -  Carousel Music Theater, 196 Townsend Ave., Boothbay Harbor. Tickets for show and dinner or just the show: 633-3297. FMI: www.carouselmusictheater.org

25 - Author Talk – Douglas Preston at 7 p.m., Southport Memorial Library. “The Lost City of the Monkey God,” non-fiction. Preston, a writer for National Geographic Magazine, is part of a scientific team sent to the jungles of Honduras to discover a lost city. Slides will accompany this talk; books for signing. FMI: 633-2741. 1032 Hendricks Hill Road.

25 - Curiouser and Curiouser Tour – At Castle Tucker. Come explore weird and wonderful objects not seen on the regular tour. 10-11:30 a.m. 2 Lee St., Wiscasset.$10 Historic New England members, $15 nonmembers. Tickets: 882-7169 www.HistoricNewEngland.org

25 - John Sebastian - Spend an evening ‘believing in magic” with the founder of the Lovin’ Spoonful, 7:30 p.m. Opera House at Boothbay Harbor, 86 Townsend Ave., Boothbay Harbor. Box office: 633-5159. www.boothbayoperahouse.com

26 -Aug. 4 - Maine Stone Symposium -  Free. Boothbay Common. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Ten of Maine’s most notable living stone sculptors and a guest from Japan will transform blocks of Maine granite during the biennial event. Artists enthusiastically invite the public to interact with them and watch the sculptures develop over the 1o days. It’s sometimes noisy and dusty, but always fun to watch! The artists will work with a wide variety of hand and powered tools to create works of art that will be sold at Boothbay Region Land Trust’s quadrennial Art Auction on Thursday, Aug. 8 – or later join the Boothbay Harbor Region Sculpture Trail.  

27 - Books in Boothbay: Maine's Summer Book Fair – 15th annual, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. in the Town Hall, 35-plus of Maine's best authors. Readings, author talks. Buy new titles! 586 Wiscasset Road/Route 27, Boothbay. 633-4727. http://railwayvillage.org

27  -  Stephen Porter - The pianist in concert at Congregational Church Boothbay Harbor, corner of Townsend and Eastern avenues. FMI and tickets: 633-3913, lincolnartsfestival.org and lincolnartsfestivalbbh@gmail.com

27 - 10th Annual Lobster Roll 5K - Race time is 8 a.m. for adults. Registration day of race, beginning at 6:30 p.m. $25 pp. The  Children's Lobster Dash follows the 5k and is $5 pp. FMI:  http://lobsterroll5k.weebly.com

27 - 7th annual Mutt Scrub - Join in the fun with Two Salty Dog Pet Outfitters for mutt scrubbing, nail trimming, doggie musical chairs, doggie talent show. Thousands of dollars in great raffle prizes. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. 22 McKown St., Boothbay Harbor. Midcoast Humane benefit. Rain date: July 29. 633-7387. www.MuttScrub.org

27 - Summerfest - 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the Wiscasset Common. Music: a ragtime band, a Scottish piper, a barbershop quartet or a guitar-playing college student may fill the air. Crafts and yard sale items, treasures, plants, baked goods, wood products and toys for sale. The Uncommon Café serves burgers, hot dogs and sandwiches. Children’s events and the annual dog show and parade.

27 - Nickels-Sortwell House Made in Maine Crafts Show – 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Part of the proceeds will benefit Historic New England’s work to preserve and maintain this stunning 1807 Federal style mansion. 121 Main St., Wiscasset. Refreshments available for purchase. Show admission free. Regular price and times for house tours. www.HistoricNewEngland.org

27 - Kevin Kiley & Friends - 7:30 p.m. Opera House at Boothbay Harbor, 86 Townsend Ave., Boothbay Harbor. Box office: 633-5159. www.boothbayoperahouse.com

28 -  Cars & Coffee -  Morning car talk - Boothbay Railway Village style! 7-11 a.m. 586 Wiscasset Road/Route 27, Boothbay. FMI: 633-4727 or https://railwayvillage.org

28 - Maine Open Farm Day - Visit www.maine.gov for a list of participating farms. In Boothbay: Lyric Meadow Farm, 107 Dover Road, Boothbay, 350-1969; on Southport Island: Cape Newagen Alpaca Farm, 1020 Hendricks Hill Road, 633-0416.

30 - Café Sci at Bigelow Laboratory - Bipolar Science: A Year of Research In the Arctic and Antarctic. 5-6:30 p.m. Led by Dr. Paty Matrai. 60 Bigelow Drive, East Boothbay. FMI and registration: bigelow.org/cafesci

AUGUST

5,12,19, 26 - Lyric Meadow Farm’s Open Farm Days - Mondays, 10 a.m.to 3 p.m. and by appointment. Spend some time on the Farm with Mary Linda and Anina who will introduce you to the horses, goats, mini pigs, golden doodles and chickens. Feed the horses and goats, learn about chickens, ride Elijah, the miniature Palomino … flower and veg gardens, too. 107 Dover Rd., Boothbay. 350-1969.

1-  4 - Maine Stone Symposium -  Free. Boothbay Common. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Ten of Maine’s most notable living stone sculptors and a guest from Japan will transform blocks of Maine granite during the biennial event. Artists enthusiastically invite the public to interact with them and watch the sculptures develop over the 1o days. It’s sometimes noisy and dusty, but always fun to watch! The artists will work with a wide variety of hand and powered tools to create works of art that will be sold at Boothbay Region Land Trust’s quadrennial Art Auction on Thursday, Aug. 8 – or later join the Boothbay Harbor Region Sculpture Trail.  

1 - Tom Rush w/ Matt Nakoa – 7:30 p.m., Opera House at Boothbay Harbor, 86 Townsend Ave., Boothay Harbor. Box office: 633-5159. FMI: www.boothbayoperahouse.com

1 - 17 -  “The 39 Steps” -  Carousel Music Theater, 196 Townsend Ave., Boothbay Harbor. Tickets for show and dinner or just the show: 633-3297. FMI: www.carouselmusictheater.org

2 -  92nd Annual Book and Bake Sale - 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Southport Memorial Library, 1032 Hendrick's Hill Rd. Southport. Gently used books in all genres: fiction, non fiction, mystery, and books for children. Delicious Maine baked goods to please the palate. Not to be missed. Rain or shine inside the library. FMI: 633-2741.

3 - Annual Rotary Auction - at Boothbay Region High School, Townsend Avenue/Route 27, Boothbay Harbor, 8 a.m. The annual extravaganza features a silent and live auction with everything from teaspoons to boats.

3, 4 - Wings & Wheels Spectacular - Owl's Head Transportation Museum, 117 Museum St., Owls Head. 207-594-4418. www.owlshead.org

6-11 - Topsham Fair - Topsham Fairgrounds, Route 196, Topsham. FMI: www.topshamfair.net

7 - The Hot Sardines -  7:30 p.m., Opera House at Boothbay Harbor, 86 Townsend Ave., Boothay Harbor. Box office: 633-5159. FMI: www.boothbayoperahouse.com

7 – 24: “The Wizard of Oz” - Maine State Music Theater show, Pickard Theater, Bowdoin College Campus, 1 Bath Road, Brunswick. Box office: 725-8789.

8  -  BRLT Points of View Art Auction - A benefit for Boothbay Region Land Trust (BRLT)  5-9 p.m., Oak Point Farm, 60 Samoset Road, Boothbay Harbor. Tickets and info: 633-4818 or visit www.bbrlt.org

9  - LAF: Mozart’s “Requiem” - Conductor: Linda Blanchard, accompanist Sean Fleming. 7:30 p.m.  Congregational Church Boothbay Harbor, corner of Townsend and Eastern avenues. FMI and tickets: 633-3913, lincolnartsfestival.org and lincolnartsfestivalbbh@gmail.com

9 - Jigjam – A quartet from the midlands of Ireland. 7:30 p.m. Opera House, Boothbay Harbor, 86 Townsend Ave. Tickets: Box office: 633-5159. www.boothbayoperahouse.com

10 & 11 -  Southport Yacht Club Arts & Crafts Show - Crafts and other items in the Clubhouse and Junior Building at 38 Cosy Harbor Road, Southport. Both days 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 633-2117.

10 - YMCA Rowgatta – Start time: 8:30 a.m. for this 9-12-mile trip for canoes, kayaks or rowboats. Launch location TBA. FMI: Abby Jones: ajones@brymca.org or 633-2855.

10 - Curiouser  Tour – At Castle Tucker. Come explore weird and wonderful objects not seen on the regular tour. 10-11:30 a.m. 2 Lee St., Wiscasset, $10 Historic New England members, $15 nonmembers. Tickets: 882-7169 www.HistoricNewEngland.org

10 - Sons of Serendip - 7:30 p.m. Opera House at Boothbay Harbor, 86 Townsend Ave., Boothay Harbor. Box office: 633-5159. FMI: www.boothbayoperahouse.com

10 & 11 - Olde Bristol Days - Jazz, barbecues, games, lobster boat races, a parade and fireworks at Colonial Pemaquid/Fort William Henry, Pemaquid Beach and other locations. Most events occur on the these dates. Full schedule at www.oldebristoldays.org

11 - LAF: Mozart’s “Requiem” - Conductor: Linda Blanchard, accompanist Sean Fleming. 7:30 p.m.  Congregational Church Boothbay Harbor, corner of Townsend and Eastern avenues. FMI and tickets: 633-3913, lincolnartsfestival.org and lincolnartsfestivalbbh@gmail.com

13 - Café Sci at Bigelow Laboratory - Whales and Warming: How Climate Change is Shaping the Future of Right Whales. 5-6:30 p.m., led by Dr. Nick Record. 60 Bigelow Drive, East Boothbay. FMI and registration bigelow.org/cafesci

15 - The Subdudes - 7:30 p.m. Opera House at Boothbay Harbor, 86 Townsend Ave., Boothay Harbor. Box office: 633-5159. FMI: www.boothbayoperahouse.com.

16, 17 - 42nd Annual New England Auto Auction - 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Owl's Head Transportation Museum, 117 Museum St., Owls Head. 207-594-4418. www.owlshead.org

16-18 - Arts & Yachts Exhibition & Sale - Hodgdon Yacht Services, 100 Ebenecook Road, Southport Island. Friday and Saturday: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Sunday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. FMI: 633-3913. Artist’s reception Aug. 15, 5-7 p.m. is open to the public.

17 - Behind Closed Doors Tour of Castle Tucker - 10-11:30 a.m., 2 Lee St., Wiscasset. Extra rooms visited. $10 Historic New England members, $15 nonmembers. Tickets: 882-7169 or www.HistoricNewEngland.org

17-24  - Union Fair - Union Fairgrounds, Common Road, Union. FMI: http://unionfair.org

20-31 - “Where Have All the Hippies Gone?” -  Carousel Music Theater, 196 Townsend Ave., Boothbay Harbor. Tickets for show and dinner or just the show: 633-3297. FMI: www.carouselmusictheater.org

21, 22  - Maine Farm Days - Misty Meadows Farm, Clinton. 71 McKenney Road. www.facebook.com/mainefarmdays/

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 - Plein Air Painting Day at Castle Tucker – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 2 Lee St., Wiscasset. All skill levels welcome. Led by artist Jennifer Linskey. Bring your own materials, lunch and a hat. $15 Historic New England members. $25 nonmembers. Tickets: 882-7169 or www.HistoricNewEngland.org

22 – Bob Milne - The boogie-woogie pianist returns, 7:30 p.m., Opera House at Boothbay Harbor, 86 Townsend Ave., Boothbay Harbor. Box office: 633-5159. FMI: www.boothbayoperahouse.com

23 - Le Vent du Nord – Quebec progressive francophone folk. 7:30 p.m., Opera House at Boothbay Harbor, 86 Townsend Ave., Boothay Harbor. Box office: 633-5159. FMI: www.boothbayoperahouse.com

24 - Chris Thomas King - Blues begin at 7:30 p.m. Opera House at Boothbay Harbor, 86 Townsend Ave., Boothbay Harbor. Box office: 633-5159. FMI: www.boothbayoperahouse.com

25 -  Cars & Coffee -  Morning car talk - Boothbay Railway Village style! 7-11 a.m. 586 Wiscasset Road/Route 27, Boothbay. FMI: 633-4727 or https://railwayvillage.org

25 - Sept. 2 - Windsor Fair - 82 Ridge Road, Windsor. FMI: http://windsorfair.com

28 - Mollie Tucker’s Kitchen – A culinary history tour. 9:30-11 a.m. 2 Lee St., Wiscasset. 19th century Americans ate different food and cooked food differently. Learn how they did it through the remembrances, recipes. $10 Historic New England members, $15 nonmembers. Tickets: 882-7169 or www.HistoricNewEngland.org

30 - Sept. 7 - BOOTHBAY HARBOR FEST - the 6th annual celebration of the region. Music, food, Fishin’ For Fashion Show, A Taste of Local Flavor, The East Side Vibe Arts & Music, 5K and Half Marathon. For details: visit www.boothbayharborfest.com

31 - Ice Cream Social - Steam train rides from Sheepscot station to Alna Center Station. Locally made ice cream. Bring a picnic lunch. kite flying, old-fashioned games. Noon to 3 p.m. Rain date: Sunday, Sept. 1. Waterville, Wiscasset & Farmington Railway, 97 Cross Road, Alna. 882-4193. http://wwfry.org

31 - Marcia Ball - 7:30 p.m. Opera House at Boothbay Harbor, 86 Townsend Ave., Boothay Harbor. Box office: 633-5159. FMI: www.boothbayoperahouse.com

31 – Vintage Motorcycle Festival - Owl's Head Transportation Museum, 117 Museum St., Owls Head. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Featured vintage: Indian. 207-594-4418. www.owlshead.org

 

SEPTEMBER

1-7 -  BOOTHBAY HARBOR FEST - the 6th annual celebration of the region. Music, food, Fishin’ For Fashion Show, A Taste of Local Flavor, The East Side Vibe, 5K and Half Marathon. For details: visit www.boothbayharborfest.com

1  -  5K and Half Marathon - 8 a.m. to noon; 5K course winds through one of Boothbay Region Land Trust’s preserves. Half marathon course offers water views – inner harbor to open ocean, to lakes and tidal rivers. Crosses over two islands, the footbridge, passes by three oceanside parks, and through the harbor village. FMI and to register: www.boothbayharborfest.com

1  -   Vintage Motorcycle Festival - Owl's Head Transportation Museum, 117 Museum St., Owls Head. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Featured vintage: Indian. 207-594-4418. www.owlshead.org

1, 2 -  Windsor Fair - FMI: http://windsorfair.com

1 - 14 - “Where Have All the Hippies Gone?” -  Carousel Music Theater, 196 Townsend Ave., Boothbay Harbor. Tickets for show and dinner or just the show: 633-3297. FMI: www.carouselmusictheater.org

7 - Fishin’ For Fashion Show - The sensation returns! From 5 to 7 p.m. at Ocean Point Marina, East Boothbay. Designers debut original designs made exclusively with materials from the marine industry, from tarps and fishing line, to shrink wrap and lobster traps.  Local merchants also hit the runway with their unique wares. Local students help produce the show. The event mission: to celebrate local merchants, talented designers and Mainers who dedicate their lives to preserving our working waterfront. Proceeds benefit  BRHS’ Project Graduation

7, 8 - East Side Vibe Arts & Music Festival -  10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Ocean Point Marina, Route 96, East Boothbay. Visit www.boothbayharborfest.com for band, art exhibit  fashion show and food info.

7 - Curiouser and Curiouser Tour - At Castle Tucker. Come explore weird and wonderful objects not seen on the regular tour. 10-11:30 a.m. 2 Lee St., Wiscasset.$10 Historic New England members, $15 nonmembers. Tickets: 882-7169 www.HistoricNewEngland.org

13 - Behind Closed Doors Tour of Castle Tucker - 10-11:30 a.m., 2 Lee St., Wiscasset. Extra rooms visited. $10 Historic New England members, $15 nonmembers. Tickets: 882-7169 or www.HistoricNewEngland.org

13  -  Antonio Lopez & Friends - 7:30 p.m. Opera House at Boothbay Harbor, 86 Townsend Ave., Boothay Harbor. Box office: 633-5159. FMI: www.boothbayoperahouse.com

14 - Maine Open Lighthouse Day - Visit Burnt Island! One trip. Tickets and departure Pier 8, the Balmy Days Cruises booth. Tickets/information: 1-800-298-2284 or 633-2284. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Other participating lighthouses at www.lighthousefoundation.org

14 - LAF Annual Poetry Workshop - Guest poet to be announced for this year’s Lincoln Arts Festival event. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. At St. Columba’s Episcopal Church, 32 Emery Lane, Boothbay Harbor. FMI and tickets: 633-3913 or lincolnartsfestival.org

14  -  Antonio Lopez Guitar & Poetry - 4-6 p.m., upstairs. Opera House at Boothbay Harbor, 86 Townsend Ave., Boothay Harbor. Box office: 633-5159. FMI: www.boothbayoperahouse.com

14 – Sunrise Lighthouse Photography Tour – Led by Mike Leonard. Depart Pier 8/Novelty at 6 a.m. Take photos of four lighthouses. Tickets: www.balmydayscruises.com/#events-charters. FMI: mleonard@maine.rr.com

12 - Claw Down- 8th Annual Chef’s Lobster Bite Competition! -  Taste and compare yummy entries to determine which is the “People's Choice.” 6-9 p.m., Boothbay Railway Village, 586 Wiscasset Road, Boothbay. The 2018 winning bite: lobster wonton - lobster, wonton crisp, kewpie aioli, smoked butter, charred scallions, truffle oil, with a soy glaze. FMI: Claw Down Boothbay Harbor/Facebook

14, 15 - Foreign Auto Festival - Owl's Head Transportation Museum, 117 Museum St., Owls Head. 207-594-4418. www.owlshead.org

20 - 22   - Common Ground Fair - 294 Crosby Brook Road, Unity.  http://mofga.org/The-Fair/General-Information

21, 22 - Family Harvest Days – Boothbay Railway Village. An old-fashioned, family-friendly festival. Traditional cooking demonstrations and tastings, farm animals, butter churning, antique tractors, a pumpkin hayride and more. 586 Wiscasset Road/Route 27, Boothbay. 633-4727. http://railwayvillage.org

27 - 29 Annual Boothbay Charities Classic - A golf tournament to benefit Special Olympics Maine. Golf with sports celebrities at Boothbay Harbor Country Club; lobster bake, auctions of sports memoribilia: Boothbay Railway Village, Route 27, Boothbay. FMI: Brenda – 633-5149.

28 - WW&F Railway Fall Festival - Discover a world filled with kids games, face painting, apple bobbing, pumpkin patch, pumpkin painting, Model AA truck hayride. Handcar and railcar rides. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Kids 3 and under - free. 97 Cross Road, Alna. 882-4193. http://wwfry.org

28 – Country Music Evening Train - Ride with country fiddler Charles Ross Taggart. Special train fares apply. WW&F Railway, 97 Cross Road, Alna. 882-4193. http://wwfry.org

28 - Seth Glier -  7:30 p.m., Opera House at Boothbay Harbor, 86 Townsend Ave., Boothay Harbor. Box office: 633-5159. FMI: www.boothbayoperahouse.com

29 -  Cars & Coffee -  Morning car talk - Boothbay Railway Village style! 7-11 a.m. 586 Wiscasset Road/Route 27, Boothbay. FMI: 633-4727 or https://railwayvillage.org

29 - Pemaquid Oyster Festival - From noon to dusk: music, educational exhibits, boat rides, and lots of oysters harvested fresh from the Damariscotta River that morning. (There is also a menu with lots of choices other than oysters!) Free event. On the shore of the Damariscotta River at Schooner Landing Restaurant and Marina, 40 Main St., Damariscotta. FMI: Greg Latimer at 207-380-9912.

 

OCTOBER

2 -  Rhiannon Giddens Trio - 7:30 p.m., Opera House at Boothbay Harbor, 86 Townsend Ave., Boothay Harbor. Box office: 633-5159. FMI: www.boothbayoperahouse.com

4 - Antonio Lopez & Friends -  7:30 p.m., Opera House at Boothbay Harbor, 86 Townsend Ave., Boothay Harbor. Box office: 633-5159. FMI: www.boothbayoperahouse.com

5 - Oktoberfest – Wiscasset’s First Congregational Church. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The best German bratwurst and sauerkraut are on the menu, as are hot dogs, chips and soda. Bake sale table with breads to pies. Pumpkin decorating for the kids; yard sale items; crafts, mittens, hats; and the church cookbook, “Recipes from the Church on the Common” will be available to buy.

5, 6 -  Damariscotta Pumpkinfest & Regatta  Weigh Off! Main Street, Damariscotta. FMI: www.mainepumpkinfest.com

7 - Giant pumpkins arrive on Main Street! -  Artists, growers, will be decorating their pumpkins for the festival.

11 - Kenari Quartet -  7:30 p.m., Opera House at Boothbay Harbor, 86 Townsend Ave., Boothay Harbor. Box office: 633-5159. FMI: www.boothbayoperahouse.com

11-14 - Damariscotta Pumpkinfest & Regatta  - Main events including the Regatta, pumpkin drop and more. FMI: www.mainepumpkinfest.com

12, 13 - 53rd annual Fall Foliage Festival - Boothbay Railway Village. Large craft fair, live music, pumpkin carving contests, giant pumpkin carving, fair food, more than 100 artists and makers, children’s activity corner. 586 Wiscasset Road/Route 27, Boothbay. 633-4727. http://railwayvillage.org

18 - Pedrito Martinez Group -  7:30 p.m., Opera House at Boothbay Harbor, 86 Townsend Ave., Boothay Harbor. Box office: 633-5159. FMI: www.boothbayoperahouse.com

20-31  - Hike the Halloween 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.

25 & 26  - Halloween Train - BOOthbay Railway Village. Ride the steam train under magical moonlight … and creepy candlelight illuminating witches, ghouls, vampires and more ... 633-4727. 586 Wiscasset Road/Route 27. http://railwayvillage.org

30 - Halloween Potluck & Scary Readings -Doors creak open at 5:30 p.m. Come in costume if you are able, bring an ample main, side or salad to share – dinner at 6 p.m.; scary readings at 6:45 ... or whenever the ghosts swoop in. Not for families with small children. Opera House at Boothbay Harbor, 86 Townsend Ave., Boothbay Harbor. Box office: 633-5159. FMI: www.boothbayoperahouse.com

Oct. 31 – Nightmare on Federal Street –  83 Federal St., Wiscasset. Halloween parade (lineup 4 p.m. in the Wiscasset Elementary School parking lot) at 4:30 p.m.; costume party, live music. Block party til 6:30  p.m. with live music, food, and Trunk or Treat and costume contest! All weather permitting.

 

NOVEMBER

2 - Early Bird Sale! - In Damariscotta and Bath. Local businesses offer holiday discounts beginning in the early morning hours .... Check the special pages in the Boothbay Register and Wiscasset Newspaper the week before for specifics.

9 - Early Bird Sale! - In Wiscasset. Local businesses offer holiday discounts. Check the special pages in the Boothbay Register and Wiscasset Newspaper the week before for specifics.

14 – 30 - Gardens Aglow - The holiday lights of the season light up for another season. Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens is transformed into a magical winter wonderland with 600,000 lights! Through through Dec. 31. Open Thursday-Sunday, 4-9 p.m. Tickets, info: www.mainegardens.org

16 - Early Bird Sale & Pajama Party - Local business owners of the Boothbay region offer super discounts – some just in the early morning hours 6-9;  others offer a flat percentage of savings all day. Check out the ads in the Boothbay Register’s Nov. 14 edition.

30 - Santa Comes to the Boothbay Common - Santa and Mrs. Claus arrive at the Common on Route 27 - 6-ish - aboard a fire truck to visit with the children and hear their Christmas wish lists. Hot cocoa and cookies, too.

30 - The North Pole Express - Boothbay Railway Village fires up the steam train for a holiday ride, the North Pole Express. Great family outing! Treats! 586 Wiscasset Road/Route 27, Boothbay. Departure times, details: https://railwayvillage.org

 

DECEMBER

1, 7 , 8, 14, 15, 21, 22 - The North Pole Express - Boothbay Railway Village fires up the steam train (trains run every hour) for a holiday ride, the North Pole Express. Great family outing! Treats! 586 Wiscasset Road/Route 27, Boothbay. Departure times, details: https://railwayvillage.org

1-31 - Gardens Aglow - At Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens, transformed into a magical winter wonderland with 600,000 lights – through Dec. 31. Tickets, info: www.mainegardens.org

6-8 - Christmas at Nickels-Sortwell House – Noon to 3 p.m. 121 Main St., Wisccasset. See one of America’s most beautiful homes decorated for the holidays as floral designers and history enthusiasts envision Christmas in the 1920s. Take a self-guided tour of the first floor of this elegant 1807 mansion, then stop in the original kitchen for a warm drink and a treat. $5 Historic New England members and Wiscasset residents, $10 nonmembers. Tickets: www.HistoricNewEngland.org or 882-7169.

6-8 - Festival of Trees – The magical holiday forest returns! Opera House, 86 Townsend Ave., Boothbay Harbor. See Nov. 30 listing for details.

6, 13 & 20 - Candlelight & Cocktails on the Rails – Refreshments, a 15-minute steam train ride (trains run every half hour), a short Model T ride (weather permitting) and visits to the Museum exhibits. Follow a guide to our exhibits; enjoy pairings of vintage cocktails and tastings. Boothbay Railway Village, 586 Wiscasset Road/Route 27, Boothbay. Departure times/details: https://railwayvillage.org

7 - Harbor Lights Festival - Santa, Mrs. Claus and their North Pole entourage come to town. Wagon rides, lighted boat parade, visit with The Clauses, live Nativity, craft show, Festival of Trees and more. Events around downtown Boothbay Harbor. Call Boothbay Harbor Region Chamber of Commerce for more info: 633-2353.

13 - The Dough Ball - Opera House at Boothbay Harbor, 86 Townsend Ave., Boothbay Harbor. Gingerbread Spectacular winners announced! 5:30 p.m. Tickets: 633-5159 www.boothbayoperahouse.com

14 - Victorian Christmas – Free trains, horse-drawn wagon rides (sleigh if there’s snow), visit from Santa, cookies! 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. WW& F Railway, 97 Cross Road, Alna. 882-4193. http://wwfry.org

14 & 15 - Gingerbread Spectacular - Opera House at Boothbay Harbor, 86 Townsend Ave., Boothbay Harbor. See Gingerbreads! 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days. Music. Bake sale. Free admittance. www.boothbayoperahouse.com

18 - Men's Night - Local merchants offer super discounts to finish those Christmas lists – and some will even be cooking up burgers and other tasty treats on the sidewalks to keep up your strength.

18 - Holiday Potluck & Carol Sing -  Music by Kevin Kiley on piano and vocalists. Doors open 5:30 p.m. dinner around 6, music around 6:45. All ages. Bring a main dish, side dishes to share. Please bring serving and eating utensils, plates. Opera House at Boothbay Harbor, 86 Townsend Ave., Boothbay Harbor. FMI: www.boothbayoperahouse.com

20 - Coig Christmas concert - Last show of the Opera House’s 2019 season, Friday, Dec. 20,  7:30 p.m. 86 Townsend Ave., Boothbay Harbor. Tickets: 633-5159 and www.boothbayoperahouse.com

                                                                                                                 Art Tours & Art Walks 

First Friday Art Tour :  Galleries and studios in  Boothbay, Boothbay Harbor and Edgecomb hold open houses featuring new works, guest artists, demos, refreshments on  June 7, July 5, Aug. 2, Sept. 6 and Oct. 4. FMI: www.boothbay register.com

Wiscasset Art Walk: A summertime community celebration filled with art, music ... and food. Held on the last Thursday June through Sept.,  5-8 p.m.: June 27, July 25, Aug. 29 and Sept. 26. Look for the yellow flags!  FMI: www.wiscassetartwalk.org

Damariscotta & Newcastle Art Walk: Galleries and studios show off their wares the third Friday of June through September. Participating galleries/venues will display the Yellow Twin Villages Flag. June 21, July 19, Aug. 16 and Sept. 20. FMI: Check out the Facebook page: Damariscotta-Newcastle Art Walk.

Bath Art Walk: Come downtown and stroll through the streets to see Bath’s talented artists and grab a great meal at one of our many fabulous restaurants. All locations are in walking distance, the third Friday of June through September, 4-7 p.m. June 21, July 19, Aug. 16 and Sept. 20. FMI: https://visitbath.com/events/artwalk

Boothbay Region Land Trust Hikes and Programs

Call 633-4818 or visit www.bbrlt.org, for directions to preserves and further information about each adventure!

Trail Mixer Walks (10 a.m.): Most Tuesdays June through Sept. at various preserves. FMI and locations for each week, visit the website or call the office.

Babes in the Woods (10-11 a.m.): Wednesdays: May 1, June 5, July 10, Aug. 7, Sept. 4, Oct. 2, Nov. 6 and Dec. 4 - Parents and caregivers: bring your babies, toddlers, and older siblings (ages 2-5) on a hike with BRLT  at Oak Point Farm. This slow-paced, short distance walk focuses on discovery and observation of the natural world. Special emphasis is placed on sensory exploration of ecological themes. Free event that includes a healthy snack. Bring water and sun protection. Wear clothing that can get muddy. Group meets at the Farm - 60 Samoset Road, Boothbay Harbor.

Forest Bathing (10-11:30 a.m.): two Fridays:  June 21 at Porter Preserve on Barters Island and Dec. 20 at Hendricks Head Preserve on Southport Island. Discover the health-boosting benefits of moving slowly and mindfully through the forest. Open your senses and connect with the natural world through a series of invitations designed to enhance your health, wellness and happiness. Less then one mile of trail.  Led byBRLT Environmental Educator and Certified Forest Therapy Guide Tracey Hall. Free event.  Group size is limited to 10 people. Registration required: Contact Tracey at thall@bbrlt.org or 633-4818.

Arts & Crafts Shows

Boothbay Region Arts & Crafts - Boothbay Common, Route 27, Boothbay. Saturdays 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sundays 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., unless otherwise noted. Always dog-friendly events! Memorial Day, Windjammer Days, Fourth of July, late July, August Fest, late August, Labor Day, fall show, Harbor Lights

Boothbay Region Crafters - Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library lawn. 4 Oak St., Boothbay Harbor. Tuesdays and Saturdays, June through Sept., 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., unless otherwise specified - weather permitting.

Harbor Arts & Crafts - Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library lawn, 4 Oak St., Boothbay Harbor. All shows 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. No rain dates.

Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens

Barters Island Road, Boothbay * 207-633-4333 * www.mainegardens.org

Weekends May through October,  Town of Boothbay residents enjoy free admittance with photo ID/license 

The first Wednesday of each month, May through October, Lincoln County residents are admitted free with photo ID/license

Find out what’s blooming during your visit: www.mainegardens.org/blog/category/horticulture/whats-in-bloom

 

Farmer's Markets – Boothbay & Damariscotta

Boothbay - Boothbay Common, Route 27: Thursdays - 9 a.m. to noon, May 17 – Oct. 4

Damariscotta -At DRA, Belvedere Road: Fridays, 9 a.m. to noon, May 17 – Oct. 25

At Rising Tide, 323 Main Street: June 3 - Sept. 30, Mondays, 3 to 6 p.m. and Fridays 9 a.m. to noon.

 

Hallowell Band Concerts

Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library lawn, 4 Oak St., Boothbay Harbor - 10 weeks on Thursdays at 7:30 p.m, - July 4 through Sept. 5 - 45-minute concerts. All are welcome! Bring lawn chairs or blankets.

     The Hallowell Community Band plays classic American concert band music and has been playing at town celebrations and parades for over 70 years. It has been an iconic must experience for visitors to Boothbay Harbor for well over 50 years as it performs its weekly Thursday evening concerts. The band also ushers in the 4th of July fireworks with a concert at the Whale Park, Commercial Street, Boothbay Harbor. The band welcomes new members. Whether you’re a Mainer or a visitor, whatever your age or ability, just bring your instrument to a concert. The band has a supply of spare music charts at the concerts.

Friday Night Outdoor Movies

Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library - 8 p.m. on Fridays in July and August (1st four weeks only) watch family-friendly films on the library lawn. Free popcorn and lemonade. Bring blankets, pillows and chairs. Weather permitting! FMI: 633-3112

Year Round Club Meetings

Rotary Club – 66 Montgomery Road, Boothbay Harbor: every Thursday at 6 p.m.

Masons Seaside Lodge #144 – Route 96/Ocean Point Road, East Boothbay, 1st Monday at 6:30 p.m. (Oct. - June)

Masons Bayview Lodge #196 - Route 96/Ocean Point Road, East Boothbay, 2nd Thursday at 6:30 p.m. (Aug. - May)

Lions Club - 12 Lakeview Road, Boothbay Harbor: 2nd and 4th Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. (Sept. - June)

American Legion breakfast

25 Industrial Park Road (off Route 27), Boothbay

2019 dates: June 2; July 14, 28; Aug. 11, 25; Sept. 8, 22; Oct. 6, 20; Nov. 3

All you can eat every other Sunday, 7-9 a.m. $8/adults; school age youth/$3; children 4 and under eat free. Blueberry and plain pancakes, scrambled eggs (or any style requested), sausage, bacon, Belgian waffles, French toast, home fries, baked beans, cereal, toast, orange juice, coffee, tea, milk. More information: 633-0617.

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