Saturday, July 18 at 9:30 p.m., 700 drones will light up the sky over downtown Boothbay Harbor, creating a spectacular 17-minute aerial light show for residents and visitors to enjoy. Those lucky enough to find a viewpoint along the inner harbor will have a front-row seat to an event made possible through the vision of Mark Gimbel and the support of numerous community sponsors.

“We wanted to put on a drone show that was large and epic in nature,” Gimbel said.

On the Fourth of July, an enormous American flag was displayed high above an area of Boothbay Common, site of the annual Boothbay Civic Association (BCA) event. This longtime favorite event featured live music, and children's games, including watermelon and pie eating competitions, and a dunk tank.

Watershed Center for the Ceramic Arts in Newcastle will welcome the public to its 31st annual Salad Days on Saturday, July 11, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., continuing a Midcoast Maine tradition that brings together handmade ceramics, seasonal food, and community.

It’s been 26 years since photographer Robert Mitchell selected a dozen favorite photos and created his first Around Boothbay Harbor calendar, and now the 2027 edition is here. While this is an eminently practical wall calendar with plenty of room to keep track of dates and appointments, the pleasure comes from turning the pages and living each month with a stunning photo of our much-loved region.

A big night of blues is coming to the Opera House at Boothbay Harbor on Friday, July 10. Harmonica ace James Montgomery has earned the “legendary” tag through a stellar career that spans five decades. Florida Music Hall of Fame Inductee Sean Chambers teams up with the Savoy Brown Rhythm Section, comprising Garnet Grimm on drums and Pat De Salvo on bass. Put them all together on one stage and musical magic is guaranteed to ensue!

Gleason Fine Art announces two new shows at the gallery at 31 Townsend Ave. in Boothbay Harbor. “Henry Isaacs: Sailing on a Deep Blue Sea” opens on July 2 and runs through Aug. 3. “Kevin Beers: Light and Shadow” runs through July 24. Both Kevin and Henry will attend the First Friday reception on Friday, July 3, from 5 to 7 pm.

The U.S. Navy Northeast Band Pops Ensemble concert at the Opera House at Boothbay Harbor drew just shy of a full house Tuesday, June 23. In celebration of the 250th Fourth of July and the region's Windjammer Days, the one-hour show culminated in a standing ovation.

Featuring John M. T. Seitzer.’s oil paintings depicting the fierce dramatic beauty of rocky cliffs met by ocean, trees holding ground against nature, vibrant sunsets and in contrast-the serenity of calm sunlit days. 

The Maine Health Lincoln Hospital is pleased to exhibit the artwork of Mary Sue Weeks through Aug. 28. Mary Sue is a native of Bremen and has been painting since a child when she took lessons from the late Dorothy Apgar in Damariscotta ages 8 through 12.

"Toy Story 5" - (PG; 1 hour, 42 minutes) - The toys are back and this time it’s Toy meets Tech. Woody (voice of Tom Hanks), Buzz Lightyear (voice of Tim Allen), Jessie (voice of Joan Cusack) and the rest of the gang's jobs are challenged when they come face-to-face with Lilypad (voice of Greta Lee), a brand-new tablet device that arrives with her own disruptive ideas about what is best for their kid, Bonnie. Will playtime ever be the same?  Wednesday, July 1, 2 p.m. (OCAP), Thursday, July 2, 7 p.m

Folk music legend Noel Paul Stookey, known worldwide as a member of Peter, Paul and Mary, joins his daughter, poet A.S. Aubrey, on Aug. 1, for a unique evening of music, poetry, storytelling, and conversation at the Camden Opera House, 29 Elm St., Camden.

"Listening for the Notes: The Gift of Word & Song in Challenging Times" explores how listening can become a source of creativity, meaning, resilience, and connection.

The Boothbay Region Art Foundation (BRAF) is delighted to welcome the community to its July Members Exhibit, a sizzling celebration of local creativity on view now through Sunday, July 19.

This July’s exhibit features an array of works from our talented member artists – many new to the gallery in 2026 – showcasing the unique artistic spirit of the Maine coast.

In addition to the members' show, we are thrilled to present a captivating solo exhibition by Sandra L. Dunn in BRAF’s Gallery One, offering visitors a deeper look into her compelling body of work.

The Boothbay region has a long history building ships for the U.S. Navy. This summer, Boothbay Region Historical Society's museum displays the past Navy shipbuilding. BRHS President Kay Wilder said the exhibit will run into fall. 

"The Boothbay region has quite a long and interesting history. We found some tidbits that people don't know, and I thought that was kind of cool," she said. "Jon Dunsford has been the driving force organizing a crew of researchers finding photos and information."

After months of work, Kenniston Hill House opened for the public to tour its newly renovated interior June 19. The former inn is being sold as a 2,100 square foot, four-bedroom, three-bath private home, and is listed for $899, 000 on Zillow.