Summertime 2024

All events subject to change  – Call the “FMI” numbers for current information.

JUNE

Thursdays - Boothbay Farmers Market – On Boothbay Common, Route 27. 9 a.m. to noon.

Fridays - Wiscasset Farmer’s Market - Route One at the Wiscasset Town Office parking lot. 9 a.m. to noon.

5 - 22 -  “South Pacific” -  The Rodgers & Hammerstein classic, at Maine State Music Theater, Pickard Theater, 1 Bath Road, Brunswick. FMI/tickets: https://msmt.org

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.

8 - Wormfest! -  A celebration of a quirky, integral part of Wiscasset's history. 11 a.m. - 8 p.m. Live music by Something Stupid, local cuisine, entertaining games for all ages including  a "dirt" pie eating contest. Food vendors. In Wiscasset Village, Route One.

15 - Fishin’ For Fashion - Local designers create clothing made of all things marine: bait bags, sail cloth, netting, rope, seaweed pods - you get the idea. A panel of judges decide award winners. Attendee votes decide the People’s Choice award. A ticketed event at Bristol Marine, 120 Commercial St., Boothbay Harbor. Tickets at Boothbay Harbor Region Chamber, 192 Townsend Ave., Boothbay Harbor.

15 - The Oshima Brothers - Opera House at Boothbay Harbor. 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $20/advance through the box office: 207-633-5159; regularly priced tickets $25 at http://boothbayoperahouse.com

15, 22 - Ride the Sheepscot Valley Steam Train - At WW&F Railway, 97 Cross Road, Alna. Travel through wild pine forests, farmland and hamlets. 60 minutes-plus. FMI and tickets: wwfry.org

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

19 - Jake Shimabukaro - Innovative ukulele player - 7:30 p.m. Opera House at Boothbay Harbor, 86 Townsend Ave. Advance tickets $30, regular tickets $35. http://boothbayoperahouse.com

22 - Ride the Rails to Hike the Trails - 11 a.m. WW&F Railway, 97 Cross Road, Alna. Board your train at Sheepscot Station for a 30-minute trip through the backwoods of Alna to Trout Brook station and on to a 90-minutes guided tour/hike of Trout Brook Preserve.  FMI and tickets: wwfry.org

23 – 29 - The 62nd Boothbay Harbor Windjammer Days - FMI: www.boothbayharborwindjammersdays.org for events schedule featuring visiting and local windjammers, parades; lighted boat and street parades, vintage boat parade & pier party; children’s games, pirate mayhem, tug of war across the harbor, lobster eating contest, cod fish races, haunted history tours and more!

26 – Fireworks! - Windjammer Days display. 9-ish.

26 - July 13 - “Funny Girl” - Maine State Music Theater, Pickard Theater, 1 Bath Road, Brunswick. FMI/tickets: https://msmt.org

27 - Wiscasset Art Walk – 4-7 p.m. A summer celebration of art, music, history, and performance in this beautiful 19th century Village along the Sheepscot River. Look for music in the galleries, and performers, artists and community groups on the sidewalks. FMI: www.wiscassetartwalk.org

27 - 30 - “My Witch:  The Margaret Hamilton Stories” - A one-woman tour-de-force starring NYC actor Jean Tafler as Ms. Hamilton. A Snowlion Repertory production. Shows: June 27-29 at 7 p.m. and June 30 at 3 p.m. Carousel Music Theater, 196 Townsend Ave., Boothbay Harbor. All seats $25. FMI/tickets: 633-5297 and www.carouselmusictheater.org

28 – Tim Sample - Opera House at Boothbay Harbor. 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $25/advance through the box office: 207-633-5159; regularly priced tickets $30 at http://boothbayoperahouse.com

29 - 70th St. Philip’s Strawberry Festival - 10 a.m. to 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.

29 - Art Opening at Boothbay Region Y - Featuring local artist Charlie Nowell. Tours of art around the Y, 5 - 7 p.m. 261 Townsend Ave., Boothbay Harbor. FMI: 207-633-2855.

29 - OKAN - Afro-Cuban roots with jazz, folk & global rhythms. 7:30 p.m. Opera House at Boothbay Harbor. 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $25/advance through the box office: 207-633-5159; regularly priced tickets $30 at http://boothbayoperahouse.com

30 - 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

Thursdays - Boothbay Farmers Market – On Boothbay Common, 9 a.m. to noon.

Fridays - Wiscasset Farmer’s Market – Route One at the Wiscasset Town Office parking lot - 9 a.m. to noon. 

 

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

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.

5 - Aug. 3 - “Dominic’s Diner” - A 1950s stroll down memory lane. Carousel Music Theater, 196 Townsend Ave., Boothbay Harbor. FMI/tickets: 207-633-5297 and online at www.carouselmusictheater.org

5 – Tapestry Vocal Ensemble “Postcards From France” - Opera House at Boothbay Harbor. 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $30/advance through the box office: 207-633-5159; regularly priced tickets $35 at http://boothbayoperahouse.com.

6 - Commodore’s Cup & Classic Race Series - Boothbay Harbor Yacht Club. For members & non-members. For traditional, full-keel sailboats and heavier cruising boats over 25 years old. Races explore Linekin Bay, Mouse Island, Burnt Island, and more. Race 2: July 27; Race 3: Aug. 10; Race 4: Aug. 24. FMI: www.bhyc.net/racing-and-regattas

6 - Antique Engine Meet - Antique engines and other early mechanical devices - early gasoline, diesel, and steam engines - operate and learn about them first-hand. 586 Wiscasset Road/Route 27, Boothbay. https://railwayvillage.org.

6, 20 - Behind Closed Doors at Castle Tucker - 2 Lee St., Wiscasset. See additional rooms and hear stories not included on the regular tour. 10-11:30 a.m. Tour group size limited. $20/Historic New England members, $25/non-members. Purchase at www.historicnewengland.org/visit/events

6 - Ice Cream Social - Noon - 2 p.m. Drop in at Hendricks Hill Museum, 419 Hendricks Hill Road, Southport, for a hand-dipped ice cream cone and take one of the tours of the museum and boat house. Rain or shine! 207-633-1102. Facebook:  Hendricks Hill Museum

6 - Antique Engine Meet - 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.

6, 13, 20, 27 -  Ride the Sheepscot Valley Steam Train - At WW&F Railway, 97 Cross Road, Alna. Travel through wild pine forests, farmland and hamlets. 60 minutes-plus. FMI and tickets: www.fry.org

7 - U.S. Army Band’s Soldiers’ Chorus - Opera House at Boothbay Harbor, 86 Townsend Ave. 3 p.m. Music: Broadway, opera, barbershop quartet, and Americana. Free community performance, no tickets required. Doors open at 2:30 p.m. 

10 - “To Everything There is a Season: Pete Seeger and American Song” – 4 p.m. Opera House/Boothbay Harbor. Allan Winkler, an American historian, highlights Seeger’s involvement in every major social movement of the 20th century and his contributions to American life. Winkler will play 12 best-loved Seeger songs on guitar. Free (no tickets) but donations to help the Opera House are welcome at the door. Doors open at 3:30 p.m. Refreshments available/cash bar. 86 Townsend Ave.

11 - Cocktails at the Castle - Historic New England’s annual fundraiser for Castle Tucker. 2 Lee St., Wiscasset. Take in the spectacular views of the Sheepscot River while enjoying hors d’oeuvres by Back River Bistro. Tickets $50 pp - advance purchase only: call 207-882-7169 or www.historicnewengland.org/visit/events

12 - Canadian Brass - The world’s most famous brass group at the Opera House at Boothbay Harbor, 86 Townsend Ave., Boothbay Harbor. 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $30/advance through the box office: 207-633-5159; regularly priced tickets $40 online at http://boothbayoperahouse.com

13 - Boothbay In Bloom Summer Fair: On Boothbay Common, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Music, crafts, plants, children’s activities, and workshops on gardening topics. The Garden Club will be joined by Boothbay Region Land Trust, Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences, Barter's Island Bees, Boothbay Water District, the American Legion, the Sea and Science Center, and other groups.  FMI: https://rb.gy/mozm0b

13 - Antique Auto Day - Featuring a Vintage Car Show from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Boothbay Railway Village, 586 Wiscasset Road/Rte. 27, Boothbay. Food truck. 50/50 raffle. FMI: https://railwayvillage.org

13 - Wiscasset Homes on Tour - Wiscasset Village and environs 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Visit a selection of homes that reflect Wiscasset’s status as one of the busiest ports in 18th century New England. Today, homeowners treasure these iconic structures but have adapted them to contemporary taste and comfort. Enjoy tea in a Wiscasset Village garden. Tickets for the tour are available online and on the day of the tour. FMI/tickets: wiscassetcreativealliance.org/houseandgardentour

13, 14 - North Atlantic Blues Festival - Harbor Park, Rockland. https://tickets.northatlanticbluesfestival.com

14  - ’Round Southport Race - For boats of all sizes, often drawing 20 or more boats. Southport Yacht Club and Boothbay Harbor Yacht Club shared sailing event. Pursuit style start 11 a.m. from Ebenecook to Tumbler Island. FMI: www.bhyc.net/racing-and-regattas

14 – Dresden Summerfest - 10 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, court house tours, wagon rides, wares by local crafters, music, food and beverages.

14 - Music on the WW&F Railway - By Nashville recording group Breakin’ Strings. WW&F, 97 Cross Road, Alna. Trains depart promptly at 2 p.m. and return by 4:45. Rain or shine under the pavilion at Alna Center. FMI and tickets: wwfry.org

15 - “Squirrel Island: The First 50 Years” - A talk by Niesa Ryder, executive director, Squirrel Island Historical Society, 7 p.m., Southport Town Hall, 361 Hendricks Hill Road. FMI: 207-633-1102 and on Facebook: Hendricks Hill Museum.

17 - Southport UMC Country Fair/Lobster Roll Luncheon - At Southport Methodist Church, 372 Hendricks Hill Road/Route 27. And the famous lobster roll luncheon (and cookies) at Town Hall. 

17 - Pianist Stephen Porter - Congregational Church of Boothbay Harbor, 125 Townsend Ave. ~ 4 p.m. A Lincoln Arts Festival presentation. FMI: 207-633-3913, lincolnartsfestivalbbh@gmail.com, lincolnartsfestival.org

17 - The Contenders - Americana-Folk duo. Opera House at Boothbay Harbor, 86 Townsend Ave. 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $25/advance through the box office: 207-633-5159; regularly priced tickets $30 at http://boothbayoperahouse.com. Sponsored by Camden National Bank

17 - Aug. 3 - “White Christmas” - The Irving Berlin classic. Maine State Music Theater, Pickard Theater, 1 Bath Road, Brunswick. FMI/tickets: https://msmt.org

18 - The Hot Sardines - Opera House at Boothbay Harbor, 86 Townsend Ave. 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $35/advance through the box office: 207-633-5159; regularly priced tickets $40 at http://boothbayoperahouse.com

20 - Patty Griffin - Two-time Grammy winner. Opera House at Boothbay Harbor, 86 Townsend Ave. 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $40/advance through the box office: 207-633-5159; regularly priced tickets $50 at http://boothbayoperahouse.com

20, 21 - 50th annual Boothbay Harbor Yacht Club (BHYC) Regatta - At Boothbay Harbor Yacht Club, 156 Western Ave., Boothbay Harbor. Info and registration: www.boothbayregatta.com

21 - BHYC Regatta Parade of Sail - Morning - Start time TBA - Best viewing: piers around the inner harbor.

25 - Wiscasset Art Walk - 4-7 p.m. A summer celebration of art, music, history and performance in this beautiful 19th century Village along the Sheepscot River. Look for music in the galleries, and performers, artists and community groups on the sidewalks. FMI: www.wiscassetartwalk.org

25 - Joe & Larry - Play a fusion of Venezuelan and Appalachian folk music. Opera House, 86 Townsend Ave., Boothbay Harbor. 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $25/advance through the box office: 207-633-5159; regularly priced tickets $30 at http://boothbayoperahouse.com

27 - Summerfest - 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wiscasset Common (High Street). Kids activities, giant yard sale, jewelry table, treasures; a dog parade, live music by a Scottish piper, ragtime band and others TBA. Burgers and more from the Uncommon Café. FMI: 207-882-7544.

27 - Commodore’s Cup & Classic Race Series - Race 2. Boothbay Harbor Yacht Club.  For members and non-members. Races explore Linekin Bay, Mouse Island, Burnt Island and more. Race 3: Aug. 10; Race 4: Aug. 24. FMI: www.bhyc.net/racing-and-regattas

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.  

28 - Jazz Church Service/Novel Jazz Septet - Congregational Church of Boothbay Harbor, 125 Townsend Ave. ~ 10 a.m. FMI: 207-633-3913, email lincolnartsfestivalbbh@gmail.com

AUGUST

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

Fridays - Wiscasset Farmers Market - Fridays Route 1 at the Wiscasset Town Office parking lot - 9 a.m. to noon.

 

3 - Boothbay Harbor One Design Regatta - Boothbay Harbor Yacht Club, Western Ave. - one day of racing for J-80s, J22s, the local One Design fleet, and more. Visit www.bhyc.net

3 - Kevin Kiley & Friends - An evening of music from Broadway and the American Songbook. Opera House at Boothbay Harbor, 86 Townsend Ave. 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $20/advance at the box office: 207-633-5159; regularly priced tickets $25 at http://boothbayoperahouse.com

3, 17 - Behind Closed Doors at Castle Tucker - 2 Lee St., Wiscasset. See additional rooms and hear stories not included on the regular tour. 10-11:30 a.m. Tour group size limited. $20/Historic New England members, $25/non-members. Purchase at www.historicnewengland.org/visit/events

3, 10, 17, 24, 31 -  Ride the Sheepscot Valley Steam Train - At WW&F Railway, 97 Cross Road, Alna. Travel through wild pine forests, farmland, and hamlets. 60 minutes-plus. Saturdays in August. FMI and tickets: wwfry.org

6 - 28 - “Motown Moves” -  Motown’s top hits in this turbulent love story has the moves to make everyone dance in their seats! Carousel Music Theater, 196 Townsend Ave., Boothbay Harbor. FMI and tickets: 207-633-5297 and online at www.carouselmusictheater.org

7 - 24 -  “Beautiful: The Carole King Musical” -  Maine State Music Theater, Pickard Theater, 1 Bath Road, Brunswick. FMI/tickets: https://msmt.org

8 - Garrison Keillor - Storytelling, stand-up, poetry, sing-a-longs. Opera House, 86 Townsend Ave., Boothbay Harbor. 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $40/advance through the box office: 207-633-5159; regularly priced tickets $45 at http://boothbayoperahouse.com

9 - Stillhouse Junkies - Opera House at Boothbay Harbor. 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $20/advance through the box office:86 Townsend Ave. or 207-633-5159; regularly priced tickets $25 at http://boothbayoperahouse.com

9 - Lincoln Festival Chorus - Conducted by Linda Blanchard w/accompanist Sean Fleming Congregational Church of Boothbay Harbor ~ 7:30 p.m. FMI/tickets: call 207-633-3913, website: lincolnartsfestival.org or email lincolnartsfestivalbbh@gmail.com

9 - 31st annual YMCA Rowgatta – Launch time dependent on tides. Launch at Knickercane Island Landing, Barters Island Road, Boothbay. Register by 5 p.m. Aug. 8 /$50; registration (deadline): Aug. 9 - $65/per person. FMI: call the YMCA at 633-2855.

10 - Commodore’s Cup & Classic Race Series - Race 3. Boothbay Harbor Yacht Club.  For members & non-members. Races explore Linekin Bay, Mouse Island, Burnt Island, and more.  Race 4: Aug. 24. FMI: www.bhyc.net/racing-and-regattas

11 - Children’s Day - At 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, food! https://railwayvillage.org

11 - Lincoln Festival Chorus - Conducted by Linda Blanchard w/accompanist Sean Fleming Congregational Church of Boothbay Harbor ~ 7:30 p.m. FMI/ tickets: 207-633-3913, website: lincolnartsfestival.org or email lincolnartsfestivalbbh@gmail.com

11 - Music on the WW&F Railway - By Little Wishbone composed of string band musicians from Green Heron and Old Hat Stringband. WW&F, 97 Cross Road, Alna. Trains depart promptly at 2 p.m. and return by 4:45. Rain or shine under the pavilion at Alna Center. FMI and tickets: wwfry.org

15 - “Bridges of Madison County” - A musical production based on the film that starred Meryl Streep and Clint Eastwood. Opera House at Boothbay Harbor, 86 Townsend Ave. For more details, ticket pricing, etc. visit  http://boothbayoperahouse.com

16 - Eileen Ivers - 7:30 p.m. Opera House at Boothbay Harbor, 86 Townsend Ave. Advance discounted tickets, $30 from the box office at 207-633-5159. Regular tickets $35 online https://boothbayoperahouse.com and day of show.

17 - “Bridges of Madison County” - For more details, see listing under the 15th and for ticket pricing, etc. visit  http://boothbayoperahouse.com

21 - Jerry Douglas Band - The 14-time Grammy winner returns to the Opera House, 86 Townsend Ave., Boothbay Harbor. 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $35/advance through the box office: 207-633-5159; regularly priced tickets $40 at http://boothbayoperahouse.com

22 - Bob Milne - The world’s number 1 Ragtime pianist. Opera House, 86 Townsend Ave., Boothbay Harbor. 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $25/advance through the box office: 207-633-5159; regularly priced tickets $30 online at http://boothbayoperahouse.com Doors open at 7.

23 -25 - LAF Art Show & Sale - Art For Art’s Sake at Hodgdon Yacht Services, 100 Ebenecook Road, Southport. Boat shed #1. Friday Reception & Sale 5-7 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. FMI/updates: 207-633-3913 or email lincolnartsfestivalbbh@gmail.com

24 - 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.

24 - Commodore’s Cup & Classic Race Series - Race 4/final. Boothbay Harbor Yacht Club. For members and non-members. Races explore Linekin Bay, Mouse Island, Burnt Island, and more. FMI: www.bhyc.net/racing-and-regattas

24 - The Clements Brothers - Opera House, 86 Townsend Ave., Boothbay Harbor. 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $20/advance through the box office: 207-633-5159; regularly priced tickets $25 at http://boothbayoperahouse.com Doors open at 7.

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. 

25 - Music, Masts and Lobster Traps - A celebration of our Midcoast lobstering families and working waterfront. Boothbay Railway Village, 586 Wiscasset Road, Boothbay. Music by The Mallett Brothers Band and Paddy Mills & Muddy Ruckus. Booth exhibits, food trucks, Mast Landing Brewery, raffles and more! Tickets and FMI: https://railwayvillage.org

25 - 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.  

29 - Wiscasset Art Walk - A summer celebration of art, music, history and performance in this beautiful 19th century village along the Sheepscot River. Look for music in the galleries, and performers, artists and community groups on the sidewalks. FMI: www.wiscassetartwalk.org

29 - U.S. Navy Band Country Currents - A free 7 p.m. concert with the Navy’s Country Current bluegrass ensemble. Formed in 1973. A family-friendly fun-filled night’s entertainment. No tickets required. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.

31- Le Vent du Nord - Playing Quebec’s progressive francophone folk. Opera House, 86 Townsend Ave., Boothbay Harbor. 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $30/advance through the box office: 207-633-5159; regularly priced tickets $35 at http://boothbayoperahouse.com. Doors open at 7.

SEPTEMBER

Thursdays - Boothbay Farmers Market – On Boothbay Common, 9 a.m. to noon.

Fridays - Wiscasset Farmers Market - Fridays Route One at the Wiscasset Town Office parking lot - 9 a.m. to noon.

1– 30 - Food and History Tours/Maine Day Ventures - Enjoy a guided walk through town visiting restaurants and shops on the culinary tour or explore the fascinating stories of the harbor's people and places in history. Tours offered at various days and times.  Private tours available.  Reservations at 207-232-7485 or Mainedayventures.com

1 – Skerryvore – Opera House, 86 Townsend Ave., Boothbay Harbor. 7:30 p.m. - doors open at 7 p.m. Advance tickets $30 at the box office (207-633-5159) and $35 at https://boothbayoperahouse.com

3-16 - “The Secret of Cell Block 7” - A murder mystery dinner show featuring original music. Carousel Music Theater, 196 Townsend Ave., Boothbay Harbor. FMI and tickets: 207-633-5297 and at www.carouselmusictheater.org

6 - 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 -  Ride the Sheepscot Valley Steam Train - At WW&F Railway, 97 Cross Road, Alna. Travel through wild pine forests, farmland and hamlets. 60 minutes-plus. FMI and tickets: wwfry.org

7 - Behind Closed Doors at Castle Tucker- 2 Lee St., Wiscasset. See additional rooms and hear stories not included on the regular tour. 10-11:30 a.m. Tour group size limited. $20/Historic New England members, $25/non-members. Purchase at www.historicnewengland.org/visit/events

8 - Maine Open Lighthouse Day - 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Get the list of participating lighthouses at https://lighthousefoundation.org/maine-open-lighthouse-day

8 -  Music on the WW&F Railway - By jazz vocalists Emilia Dahlin and Sorcha Cribben-Merrill. WW&F, 97 Cross Road, Alna. Trains depart promptly at 2 p.m. and return by 4:45. Rain or shine under the pavilion at Alna Center. FMI and tickets: wwfry.org

14 - Boothbay Railway Village 60th Anniversary Celebration - 6:30-9 p.m. 586 Wiscasset Road, Boothbay. Food, beverages, cake, music and more!

14 - California Guitar Trio w/ Peppino D’Agostino - Opera House, 86 Townsend Ave., Boothbay Harbor. 7:30 p.m. - doors open at 7 p.m. Advance tickets $25 at the box office (207-633-5159) and $30 at https://boothbayoperahouse.com

20 - Rodney Crowell - Opera House, 86 Townsend Ave., Boothbay Harbor. 7:30 p.m. - doors open at 7 p.m. Advance tickets $40 at the box office (207-633-5159) and $45 at https://boothbayoperahouse.com

21 - Wiscasset Schoonerfest! - Recreational Pier, Water Street, Wiscasset Village. 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. A day-long celebration of the Wiscasset riverfront and a look back at the town’s long history of a working waterfront. On the water, take a schooner ride, visit White’s Island by boat, help a lobsterman harvest his catch, and delight in the romance of a lighted boat parade. On the land, take a walking tour of historic homes, listen to chanties, play games with your kids, visit local food trucks, and dance the evening away. FMI: www.wiscassetschoonerfest.com; Dan Watts: 1-860-338-3576.

25 - The Langan Band - Traditional Scots music, Eastern European gypsy, progressive jazz and American old-time! Opera House, 86 Townsend Ave., Boothbay Harbor. 7:30 p.m. - doors open at 7 p.m. Advance tickets $25 at the box office (207-633-5159) and $30 at https://boothbayoperahouse.com

26 - Wiscasset Art Walk - 4-7 p.m. The final celebration of art, music, history, and performance in this beautiful 19th century village along the Sheepscot River. Look for music in the galleries, and performers, artists and community groups on the sidewalks. FMI: www.wiscassetartwalk.org

26 - Seth Glier, Vance Gilbert, Crys Mathews - In a round robin format, one great song after another. Opera House, 86 Townsend Ave., Boothbay Harbor. 7:30 p.m. - doors open at 7 p.m. Advance tickets $25 at the box office (207-633-5159) and $30 online: https://boothbayoperahouse.com

28- Genticorum - Opera House, 86 Townsend Ave., Boothbay Harbor. 7:30 p.m. - doors open at 7 p.m. Advance tickets $25 at the box office (207-633-5159) and $30 at https://boothbayoperahouse.com

OCTOBER

1 - 13 - Food and History Tours/Maine Day Ventures - Enjoy a guided walk through town visiting restaurants and shops on the culinary tour or explore the fascinating stories of the harbor's people and places in history. Tours offered at various days and times. Private tours available. Reservations at 207-232-7485 or Mainedayventures.com

3 - The Brothers Four - Pioneers of the folk revival of the ’60s. Opera House at Boothbay Harbor, 86 Townsend Ave., 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $25/advance through the box office: 207-633-5159; regularly priced tickets at $30 at http://boothbayoperahouse.com

4 - First Friday Art Tour - Final tour of 2024.  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 - Boothbay Farmers Market - Last market of 2024 today. On Boothbay Common, 9 a.m. to noon.

5 - Ride the Sheepscot Valley Steam Train - At WW&F Railway, 97 Cross Road, Alna. Travel through wild pine forests, farmland and hamlets. 60 minutes-plus. FMI and tickets: wwfry.org

5 - Family Harvest Day - 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/Rte. 27, Boothbay. FMI: https://railwayvillage.org

11 - Wiscasset Farmers Market - Last market of 2024. Route One at the Wiscasset Town Office parking lot - 9 a.m. to noon.

11-14 - Damariscotta Pumpkinfest & Regatta - Events include the pumpkin regatta, artsy pumpkins line Main Street; the parade, pumpkin drop! FMI: https://www.mainepumpkinfest.com

12 - Dean Owens & the Sinners - Opera House at Boothbay Harbor. 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $25/advance through the box office: 207-633-5159; regularly priced tickets $30 at http://boothbayoperahouse.com

12, 13 - Fall Foliage Festival - Hours: Oct. 12, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Oct. 13, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Large craft fair, live music, pumpkin carving contests, giant pumpkin carving, fair food, more than 100 artists and makers, children’s activity corner. Boothbay Railway Village, 586 Wiscasset Road/Route 27, Boothbay. 207-633-4727. http://railwayvillage.org

24 - Carlos Nunez -  The Galacian piper extraordinaire! Opera House, 86 Townsend Ave., 7:30 p.m. concert. Tickets $30 through the box office at 86 Townsend Ave. or call 207-633-5159; $35 at https://boothbayoperahouse.com

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

27 - Trunk or Treat - Wiscasset Speedway’s 4th annual Halloween event from 3 to 5 p.m. 274 W. Alna Road. Don’t forget your costumes!

30 - Scary Readings & Halloween Potluck - Opera House, 86 Townsend Ave., Boothbay Harbor. Doors open at 5:45. Dinner at 6, followed by Scary Readings. Bring a main dish or side dish and utensils ... perhaps in your finest Halloween threads? Not appropriate for young children.

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! So come in costume! The first 200 costumed kids receive trick-or-treat bags with goodies and safety glow bracelets. Parade starts at 4:30 down Federal Street on a trail of candy, music and costume prizes.

NOVEMBER

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

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

9 - Ryanhood - Opera House at Boothbay Harbor, 7:30 p.m. Advance discounted tickets $20, from the box office (86 Townsend Ave.) at 207-633-5159. Regular tickets $25 at boothbayoperahouse.com and day of show.

16 - 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 Dec. 31. Open Thursday- Sunday, 4-9 p.m. Tickets, info: www.mainegardens.org

16 - Bennewitz Quartet - Chamber music ensemble. Program:  Joseph Haydn: String Quartet Op. 77 No. 2 in F major; Bedrich Smetana: String Quartet No. 2 in D Minor;  Antonin Dvorak: String Quartet No. 13 in G Major, Op. 106. 7 p.m.  Tickets $30 through the box office at 86 Townsend Ave. or call 207-633-5159; $35 at https://boothbayoperahouse.com

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

30 - 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

30 - Fire Truck Parade & Decorating Contest - The 4th annual! Featuring decorated area and Midcoast trucks. Parade starts at Boothbay Common.

DECEMBER

1, 7, 8, 14, 15 - 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

1-31- 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 -Tickets, info: www.mainegardens.org

6-8 - Christmas at Nickels-Sortwell House - 121 Main St., Wiscasset. See the 1807 home with its halls decked, fireplaces burning, filled with holiday cheer. $5 Historic New England members, $10 for non-members. Advance purchase only: www.historicnewengland.org/visit/events

6 - Pat Colwell & the Soul Sensations - Motown Christmas. 7 p.m. Opera House, 86 Townsend Ave., Boothbay Harbor. Advance tickets $20, regularly priced online and at the door $25. 633-5159 or https://boothbayoperahouse.com

7 - Boothbay Lights Santa Visit - Santa, Mrs. Claus and their North Pole entourage come to town at 3 p.m. FMI: Boothbay Harbor Region Chamber: 633-2353 and visit Boothbay Lights website.

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

7 - Don Campbell Band - Christmas show!  Opera House, 86 Townsend Ave., Boothbay Harbor. 7 p.m. - doors open at 6:30 p.m. Advance tickets $30 at the box office (207-633-5159) and $35 online: https://boothbayoperahouse.com

13-15 - Gingerbread Spectacular - 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. Hours TBA. www.boothbayoperahouse.com

16 - The Bennewitz Quartet - Chamber music at the Opera House at Boothbay Harbor. 7 p.m. Tickets: $30/advance through the box office: 207-633-5159; regularly priced tickets $35 at http://boothbayoperahouse.com

18 - Holiday Potluck & Carols -  Free event. Bring a main dish, side dish or salad to share and catch up with friends during the busy holiday season, or just soak in the seasonal atmosphere with trees and lights and wreaths aplenty. Following the potluck dinner stay for carols performed by pianist Kevin Kiley and his troupe of singing elves! This night is fun from beginning to end. Beverages available at the bar, please do not bring beverages into the Opera House. Doors open at 5:30, potluck dinner at 6 p.m. Carols begin at 6:45.

20 - John Doyle and Mick McAuley: An Irish Christmas. 7:30 p.m. Opera House, 86 Townsend Ave., Boothbay Harbor. Advance $25 at the box office in person or call 207-633-5159, regular $30 online: https://boothbayoperahouse.com/. An evening of stunning traditional Irish, British Isles, and original holiday music that will transport audiences to the quiet, small villages of rural Ireland. 

28 - Ellis Paul - Opera House at Boothbay Harbor. 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $25/advance through the box office: 207-633-5159; regularly priced tickets $30 online at http://boothbayoperahouse.com

Arts & Craft Shows  

Boothbay Region Arts & Crafts: On Boothbay Common on Saturdays and Sundays 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. No storm dates. Memorial Day Show – May 25, 26;  June 15 and 16;  July – 6, 7, 27 and 28;  Aug. 17 and 18; Labor Day Weekend – Aug. 31 and Sept. 1; Fall Show – Sept. 21 and 22. 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. Monday and Thursday 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Memorial Day to Labor Day. Weather permitting.

Harbor Arts & Crafts Guild: Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library lawn, 4 Oak St., Boothbay Harbor. Wednesdays 9 a.m.-3 p.m. June 26 through Sept. 11. All shows 9 a.m.- 3 p.m.

Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens

Barters Island Road, Boothbay * 207-633-8000 * Open 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. daily, May 1 - Oct. 20

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.

Story Trail posted along a one-mile walk at Oak Point Farm, 60 Samoset Road, Boothbay Harbor. * 207-633-4818 *

Visit https://bbrlt.org/preserves for the events calendar, preserve profiles and more.

Farmers Markets - visit websites for vendor lists

Boothbay Harbor - Thursday: 9 a.m. - noon. Boothbay Common. May 18 - Oct. 5. www.boothbayfarmersmarket.me

Wiscasset - Friday:  9 a.m. - 1 p.m.  51 Bath Road (Town Office parking lot). May 24 - Oct. 11. www.wiscassetfarmersmarket.com

Bath – Saturday:  8:30 a.m. - noon. Waterfront Park, Commercial St. May - Oct. www.bathfarmersmarket.com

Damariscotta - Friday: 9 a.m. - noon. 3 Round Top Lane. May 17 - Oct. 25. www.damariscottafarmersmarket.org

Boothbay Harbor Rotary Club Barn

American Legion Breakfast

25 Industrial Park Road (off Route 27), Boothbay

2024 dates - June: 2, 16 (Father’s Day), 30; July: 14 and 28; August: 11 and 25; September: 8 and 22; October: 6 and 20; November: 3 and 17.

All you can eat from 7 to 9 a.m. On the menu: Blueberry and plain pancakes, scrambled eggs (or any style requested), corned beef hash, sausage, bacon, Belgian waffles, French toast, home fries, baked beans, cereal, toast, orange juice, coffee, tea, milk. FMI: 633-4487 and on FB. $15/ages 12 and up, $5/ages 11 and under.