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

JUNE

1, 8, 15, 22, 29 - Boothbay Farmers Market – Thursdays on Boothbay Common, Route 27. 9 a.m.-noon.

2, 9, 16, 23, 30 - Wiscasset Farmer’s Market – Fridays, Route 1 at Wiscasset Town Office parking lot - 9 a.m.-noon, through Oct. 6.

2 - First Friday Art Tour – A self-guided tour of Boothbay Harbor’s art galleries. See new shows, meet the artists, some live demos. For participating galleries, see the Boothbay Register or see Boothbay Harbor Region Chamber of Commerce’s table outside Coastal Maine Popcorn.

4 - Music on the Railway – At Wiscasset, Waterville & Farmington Railway, 97 Cross Road, Alna. Departure 2 p.m. Music by Bold Riley, a folk quintet. Tickets and more info: https://bit.ly/3Hn0fAV

7 - “Titanic” – Maine State Music Theater. Pickard Theater, 1 Bath Road, Brunswick. Box office: 207-725-8769. Show runs through June 24. https://msmt.org

11-Oct. 8. – Maine Day Ventures/Foodie Tours – Enjoy a guided walk through town and visit restaurants and shops to taste the culinary delights of Boothbay Harbor. Wednesday through Sunday 10:30-1:30. Private tours available. Reservations: 207-233-7485.

15 - 10th Claw Down – Local chefs compete for the winning lobster bite in this beloved culinary competition, and you can try them all!  Hosted at The Shipyard at Boothbay Harbor, 120 Commercial St. This event attracts foodies from across the country. Get tickets before they sell out! Contact Boothbay Harbor Region Chamber of Commerce at 207-633-2353 and at BoothbayHarbor.com

16 - Rum Ragged – Newfoundland-based folk. 7:30 p.m. Opera House, 86 Townsend Ave., Boothbay Harbor. Advance tickets $20 at the box office, 207-633-5159. Regular tickets $25 at https://boothbayoperahouse.com

17 - Lobster Boat Races – Season kickoff right here in Boothbay Harbor. Best viewing: on the water, at Dept. of Marine Resources, McKown Point Road, W. Boothbay Harbor. Races begin at 10 a.m.

17 - Fishin’ For Fashion – Nautical haute couture: Marine industry materials transformed into charming, often breathtaking creations. See them modeled on the runway at Bristol Marine/The Shipyard at Boothbay Harbor, 120 Commercial St. FMI/tickets: 207-633-2353 or BoothbayHarbor.com

17- Behind Closed Doors Tour – Visit Castle Tucker and hear stories about this unique 19th century mansion. 10-11:30 a.m. $20 Historic New England members and $25 non-members. Advance ticket purchase required, visit www.historicnewengland.org/visit/events. Tour group size limited.

17 - BBQ & SeaLyon Farmstand Express – At Wiscasset, Waterville & Farmington Railway, 97 Cross Road, Alna. Ride to SeaLyon Farm for a railroader’s cookout. Departures: 11 a.m., 1 and 3 p.m. No pets. FMI/tickets: https://bit.ly/3L7AGVq

17 - Maine Blues Festival – Lisbon Falls. FMI/tickets: www.mainebluesfestival.com

18 - Father’s Day Train – Opening day for Boothbay Railway Village, 586 Wiscasset Road/Rte. 27, Boothbay! 10 a.m.-5 p.m. FMI: https://railwayvillage.org

24 – 69th St. Philip’s Strawberry 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.

24 - Ride the Rails to Hike the Trails – At Wiscasset, Waterville & Farmington Railway, 97 Cross Road, Alna. Departure 11 a.m. Ride to Trout Brook Preserve for a guided hike. FMI/tickets: https://bit.ly/3HhLRd5

24 – “Jailhouse Rock” - All ages event with live rock music from the Leopard Girls. 5-8 p.m. Old Jail in Wiscasset at 133 Federal St. $5/adult, free for kids.

25 – July 1 – The 61st Windjammer Days - FMI: www.boothbayharborwindjammersdays.org for events schedule.

28 -  Windjammer Days Photography Cruise - Cruise local waters with professional photographer Mike Leonard. Depart noon, Pier 8, Balmy Days Cruises. Reservations: 207-633-2284.

28 - “Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story” - Maine State Music Theater. Pickard Theater, 1 Bath Road, Brunswick. Box office: 207-725-8769. Show runs through July 15. https://msmt.org

28 - Windjammer Days Fireworks - 9 p.m.-ish. Best viewing: on the water; anywhere around the inner harbor: Whale Park, Fishermen’s Memorial Park on Atlantic Avenue 

29 - Wiscasset Art Walk – From 5 to 8 p.m. Art gallery exhibitions, sales, music, food trucks, community art projects and more! FMI: www.wiscassetartwalk.org

30 – The Oshima Brothers – Portland-based singer-songwriter-musicians. Opera House, 86 Townsend Ave., Boothbay Harbor. 7:30 p.m. Advance tickets: $20 available only from the box office (207-633-5159); regular tickets $25 available at https://boothbayoperahouse.com and day of show.

30, July 1 – LCHA Garden Tour – 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Each day featuring different sites around Lincoln County. Ticket price includes a map with parking tips – and fun historical facts – for each site. Tickets at www.lincolncountyhistory.org

JULY

1 – 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

1 - LCHA Garden Tour – 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Details under June 30 listing.

1 - Behind Closed Doors Tour - Visit Castle Tucker and hear stories about this unique 19th century mansion. 10-11:30 a.m. $20 Historic New England members and $25 non-members. Advance ticket purchase required, visit www.historicnewengland.org/visit/events. Tour group size limited.

1 – 3 - Windjammer Days – boothbayharborwindjammersdays.org

1-31 - Maine Day Ventures/Foodie Tours - Enjoy a guided walk through town and visit restaurants and shops to taste the culinary delights of Boothbay Harbor. Wednesday through Sunday 10:30-1:30. Private tours available. Reservations: 207-233-7485.

1, 8, 15, 22 - Lavender Pickin’ Train to SeaLyon Farm -  At Wiscasset, Waterville & Farmington Railway, 97 Cross Road, Alna. Three-hour trip. FMI, tickets: https://bit.ly/3LACKXk

2 - Music on the Railway - At Wiscasset, Waterville & Farmington Railway, 97 Cross Road, Alna. Departure 2 p.m. Music with Songwriters in the Round. Tickets and more info: https://bit.ly/3Hn0fAV

2- Once An Outlaw – Southern rockers featuring Chris Anderson formerly of The Outlaws. Opera House, 86 Townsend Ave., Boothbay Harbor. 7:30 p.m. Advance tickets $25, from the box office at 207-633-5159. Regular tickets $30 at https://boothbayoperahouse.com and day of show.

Lavender Trains to SeaLyon Farm – Departing from WW&F Railway, 97 Cross Road, Alna aboard the Sheepscot Valley Service, a 50-minute ride. Advance reservations and more info: http://www.wwfry.org/tickets

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 live babies; kids’ carnival. Parade ends at Southport Central School, location of the carnival. Southport Island. FMI: 207-350-9142.

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

6 – The Kruger Brothers - Infuse classical music into folk music. 7:30 p.m. Opera House, 86 Townsend Ave., Boothbay Harbor. Advance tickets, $30, available from the box office: 207-633-5159. Regular tickets $35 at https://boothbayoperahouse.com day of show.

6, 13, 20, 27 - Boothbay Farmers Market – Thursdays on Boothbay Common, 9 a.m.-noon.

7 – First Friday Art Tour – Boothbay Harbor’s self-guided tour of galleries in the region. Demos, new art, refreshments! 

7 - “Boogie Down” - Carousel Music Theater, 196 Townsend Ave., Boothbay Harbor. Dinner and the show, or just the show! This one runs through Aug. 2. Call the box office for tickets: 207-633-5297.  FMI: www.carouselmusictheater.org

7 – Livingston Taylor - 7:30 p.m. Opera House, 86 Townsend Ave., Boothbay Harbor. Advance tickets, $30, available from the box office: 207-633-5159. Regular tickets $35 at https://boothbayoperahouse.com day of show.

7, 14, 21, 28 - Wiscasset Farmer’s Market – Fridays Route 1 at the Wiscasset Town Office parking lot - from 9 a.m. to noon, through Oct. 6.

8 - Books in Boothbay – 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Meet Maine authors, buy new books and have them autographed. Boothbay Railway Village, 586 Wiscasset Road/Rte. 27, Boothbay. FMI: https://railwayvillage.org

8 - Wiscasset Homes on Tour -  Featuring a collection of uniquely beautiful homes built by wealthy ship captains and other early entrepreneurial citizens. 11a.m. - 4 p.m.  Tickets: $30 ea./$25 ea. for seven tickets or more. Contact: Alissa Eason, 214-232-3699; alissaeason@hotmail.com

9 – Dresden Summerfest - 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. at Pownalborough Court House, 23 Courthouse Road, Dresden. Family fun with a bit of history. Face painting, balloon artist, caricaturist, pie contest, reenactors from Colonial Maine Living History Association, tours of the court house (free for Dresden residents) wagon rides, wares by local crafters, music, and grilled hot dogs, hamburgers, and sausage plus drinks and dessert!

9 - Jazz Church Service - With Sheepscot Jazz & Swing - Congregational Church of Boothbay Harbor, 125 Townsend Ave. 10 a.m. FMI: 207-633-3913,  lincolnartsfestival.org and lincolnartsfestivalbbh@gmail.com

11 - "The Christmas Bride in Concert" – Snowlion Repertory Co. – A "Christmas in July" concert performance of the popular musical based on a Dickens story, filled with delightful Dickensian characters. 7 p.m. Opera House, 86 Townsend Ave. Tickets: $20, www.snowlionrep.org

12 – “I Paint My Life” - Lecture by Victoria Browning Wyeth 4-5 p.m. Opera House, 86 Townsend Ave., Boothbay Harbor. The only grandchild of iconic artist Andrew Wyeth, for an engaging lecture on the work of her grandfather. Meet Victoria at the post-lecture reception at 5 p.m. Tickets $15. Doors for seating open at 3:30.

13 – Windbourne – The quartet of vocalists present different styles of music, drawing audiences along on a journey spanning continents and centuries! 7:30 p.m. Opera House, 86 Townsend Ave., Boothbay Harbor.  Advance tickets, $20 from box office, 207-633-5159. Regular tickets $25 online.

14 - The Faux Paws - The trio plays at 7:30 p.m. Raging fiddle tunes, sax solos and unrequited love songs. Advance tickets $20: box office: 207-633-5159; regular $25

15 - Antique Auto Day – Featuring a Vintage Car Show from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Boothbay Railway Village, 586 Wiscasset Road/Rte. 27, Boothbay. FMI: https://bit.ly/3nawiNo

15, 16 – North Atlantic Blues Festival – Rockland, Harbor Park. https://tickets.northatlanticbluesfestival.com

17 - Cocktails at Castle Tucker -   5-7 pm. $45 per person. Bask in the spectacular view of the Sheepscot River while enjoying cocktails and delicious Maine hors d'oeuvres. Advance purchase required. FMI and tickets: www.historicnewengland.org/visit/events or call 207-882-7169.

19 - Southport United Methodist Church’s Take-out Lobster Roll Luncheon & Maine Craft Fair - Southport Town Hall/Route 27. Craft Fair 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Preorder lobster roll meals ($25 each) July 1 -15 by calling Elaine: 1-360-301-6715 or Deb at 207-633-5144. Pick up orders at town hall between 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. Don’t forget dessert: Cookies order forms will be picked up and returned to the Southport Methodist Church porch July 1-15 or at http://tinyurl.com/

19 - “9 To 5 - The Musical” - Maine State Music Theater. Pickard Theater, 1 Bath Road, Brunswick. Box office: 207-725-8769. Show runs through Aug. 5. https://msmt.org

21 - The Sea Around Us - Annual Boothbay Harbor Garden Club Home and Garden Tour. 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Advance tickets are $35 ($40 day of event) and can be bought at Boothbay Harbor Chamber of Commerce 192 Townsend Ave., Boothbay Harbor. Transportation provided in air-conditioned buses. FMI: https://bit.ly/3LUm6m2.

21 – The Sweet Remains – The group harkens back to super-groups of the ’60s and ’70s like CSN, the Eagles, Simon & Garfunkel. Opera House, 86 Townsend Ave., Boothbay Harbor. Advance tickets $25, available from the box office – 633-5159; Regular tickets $30, available online and day of show.

21-30 – Stone Symposium – Oak Point Farm, 60 Samoset Road, Boothbay Harbor. Stone sculptors create new works of art for the 2023 Art Auction. Boothbay Region Land Trust presents this symposium and subsequent art auction in partnership with Maine Stone Workers Guild and local artists.

22 – Summerfest – 9 a.m.-1 p.m. First Congregational Church’s annual fair held on Wiscasset Common. Giant yard sale, knit and craft table, jewelry table, treasures; dog parade, live music by local performers, and favorite outdoor foods from the On-common Café. FMI: 882-7544.

22 - Behind Closed Doors Tour - Visit Castle Tucker and hear stories about this unique 19th century mansion. 10-11:30 a.m. $20 Historic New England members and $25 non-members. Advance ticket purchase required, visit www.historicnewengland.org/visit/events. Tour group size limited.

22, 23 - 49th Annual (2023) Boothbay Harbor Yacht Club Regatta - Combined with the Shipyard Cup Classics Challenge in 2022.  July 22 – Racing starts at 11:30 hrs. in outer Boothbay; evening party and reception at Boothbay Shipyard. July 23: Racing begins at noon, outer Boothbay. FMI and registration: www.boothbayregatta.com

25 – Civil War Encampment - Boothbay Railway Village, 586 Wiscasset Road/Rte. 27, Boothbay. The 3rd Maine Infantry Co. A will encamp on the museum grounds from Friday through Sunday (27th), offering living history and demonstrations throughout the weekend. FMI: https://bit.ly/429pbof

27 – Wiscasset Art Walk - From 5 to 8 p.m. Art gallery exhibitions, sales, music, food trucks, community art projects and more! FMI: www.wiscassetartwalk.org

27 - Tim Sample - Returns to his hometown opera house. 7:30 p.m. show. $25 advance discount through the Opera House box office 207-633-5159; $30 regular tickets at boothbayoperahouse.com

28 - Damn Tall Buildings - Bluegrass with swing, jazz and ragtime. 7:30 p.m. Opera House/Boothbay Harbor. $20 advance - box office 207-633-5159, $25 regular tickets: https://bit.ly/3NBeWUX

AUGUST

1-31 - Maine Day Ventures/Foodie Tours - Enjoy a guided walk through town and visit restaurants and shops to taste the culinary delights of Boothbay Harbor. Wednesday through Sunday 10:30-1:30. Private tours available. Reservations: 207-233-7485.

2 - Art Preview – New sculptures created at Oak Point Farm, 60 Samoset Road, Boothbay Harbor, in July. Boothbay Region Land Trust presents this symposium and subsequent art auction in partnership with Maine Stone Workers Guild and local artists.

3 – Bela Fleck – With Michael Cleveland, Sierra Hull, Justin Moses, Mark Schatz and Bryan Sutton. 7:30 p.m. Opera House, 86 Townsend Ave., Boothbay Harbor. Advance tickets, $45 directly from the box office; 633-5159. Regular tickets. $50 at boothbayoperahouse.com

3, 10, 17, 24, 31 - Boothbay Farmers Market – Thursdays on the Boothbay Common, from 9 a.m. to noon.

4, 11, 18, 25 - Wiscasset Farmers Market - Fridays Route 1 at the Wiscasset Town Office parking lot - from 9 a.m. to noon through Oct. 6.

4 – Art Auction – At Boothbay Region Land Trust’s Oak Point Farm 60 Samoset Road, Boothbay Harbor. Presented in partnership with Maine Stone Workers Guild and local artists.

4 – First Friday Art Tour – Boothbay Harbor’s self-guided tour of galleries in the region. Demos, new art, refreshments!

4 - Garrison Keillor - At the Opera House! 7:30 p.m. Advance tickets $35 -box office: 207-633-5159 regular tickets $40: https://bit.ly/3NBeWUX

5 - Ride the Rails to Hike the Trails - At Wiscasset, Waterville & Farmington Railway, 97 Cross Road, Alna. Departure 11 a.m. Ride to Trout Brook Preserve for a guided hike. FMI/tickets: https://bit.ly/3HhLRd5

6 - Music on the Railway - At Wiscasset, Waterville & Farmington Railway, 97 Cross Road, Alna. Departure 2 p.m. Music by Darlin’ Corey - folk, bluegrass. Tickets and more info: https://bit.ly/3Hn0fAV-

8 - 30 - “Liberty Belles” - Carousel Music Theater, 196 Townsend Ave., Boothbay Harbor. Dinner and the show, or just the show! Call the box office for tickets: 207-633-5297. FMI: www.carouselmusictheater.org

8, 9 - Magic Beyond Imagination - Opera House. 7:30 p.m. Advance tickets $25 (box office: 207-633-5159)/regular tickets $30 (https://bit.ly/3NBeWUX). Two nights with world-class magicians: Adam Wilbur (8th) and Kozmo (9th). Not recommended for kids under 10. 86 Townsend Ave., Boothbay Harbor.

9 - “Something Rotten” - The final Main Stage production of Maine State Music Theater. Pickard Theater, 1 Bath Road, Brunswick. Box office: 207-725-8769. Show runs through Aug. 26. https://msmt.org

12 - 29^th annual YMCA Rowgatta – 8:30 a.m. launch at Knickercane Landing, Barters Island. 

12 - Behind Closed Doors Tour - Visit Castle Tucker and hear stories about this unique 19th century mansion. 10-11:30 a.m. $20 Historic New England members and $25 non-members. Advance ticket purchase required, visit www.historicnewengland.org/visit/events. Tour group size limited.

12 – Cécilia – Traditional, Celtic and Quebecois music by this trio. 7:30 p.m. Opera House, 86 Townsend Ave., Boothbay Harbor. Advance tickets $20 from the box office – 633-5159. Regular tickets $25, available at boothbayoperahouse.com

13 – Children’s Day – Boothbay Railway Village, 586 Wiscasset Road/Route 27, Boothbay. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Vintage games on the Village Green, an archaeology dig, scavenger hunt, train rides!

17- Alasdair Fraser & Natalie Haas – The fiddler and cellist return! 7:30 p.m. 86 Townsend Ave., Boothbay Harbor. Advance tickets $25 from the box office at 207-633-5159. Regular tickets $30 available online and day of show.

18 - Lincoln Arts Festival Chorus concert - Linda Blanchard, conductor; Sean Fleming accompanist. 7:30 p.m. Congregational Church of Boothbay Harbor, 125 Townsend Ave. 10 a.m. FMI/tickets: 207-633-3913; lincolnartsfestivalbbh@gmail.com

18 - Emmet Cahill & Emmett O’Hanlon - Irish tenor Cahill and American baritone O’Hanlon perform in a 7:30 p.m. show. Advance $25 (box  office 207-633-5159), regular tickets $30 online: https://bit.ly/3NBeWUX. 86 Townsend Ave.

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

19 - Reenactors at Pownalborough Court House – from. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 23 Courthouse Road, Dresden. Step into the past and talk with characters straight out of the 18th century!

19 – Novel Jazz Septet – Dancing with The Duke, Ellington that is. 7:30 p.m. Opera House, 86 Townsend Ave., Boothbay Harbor. Advance tickets $20 from the box office at 207-633-5159. Regular tickets $25 available online and day of show.

20 -  Lincoln Arts Festival concert - Linda Blanchard, conductor; Sean Fleming accompanist. 7:30 p.m. Congregational Church of Boothbay Harbor, 125 Townsend Ave. 10 a.m. FMI/tickets: 207-633-3913; lincolnartsfestivalbbh@gmail.com

25-27 - LAF Art Show & Sale – Art For Art’s Sake at Hodgdon Yacht Services, 100 Ebenecook Road, Southport. Friday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. with opening reception and sale 5-7 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Sunday 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. FMI/updates call 633-3913 or email lincolnartsfestivalbbh@gmail.com

26 - Behind Closed Doors Tour - Visit Castle Tucker and hear stories about this unique 19th century mansion. 10-11:30 a.m. $20 Historic New England members and $25 non-members. Advance ticket purchase required, visit www.historicnewengland.org/visit/events. Tour group size limited.

26 - Ride the Rails to Hike the Trails - At Wiscasset, Waterville & Farmington Railway, 97 Cross Road, Alna. Departure 11 a.m. Ride to Trout Brook Preserve for a guided hike. FMI/tickets: https://bit.ly/3HhLRd5

26 – Jon Pousette-Dart Duo – Jon with his bandmate Jim Chapdelaine. 7:30 p.m. Opera House, 86 Townsend Ave., Boothbay Harbor. Advance tickets $20 from the box office at 207-633-5159. Regular tickets $25 available online and day of show.

26-27 - Civil War Encampment - Boothbay Railway Village, 586 Wiscasset Road/Route 27, Boothbay. The 3rd Maine Infantry Co. will encamp on the museum grounds offering living history and demonstrations all weekend. FMI/tickets: https://bit.ly/3LCVyVV

Second Classic Boat Race -For boats of all classes but special prizes for older classic boats. A pursuit start in the outer harbor. FMI: www.bhyc.net/racing-and-regatta

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. 207-633-2117.

31 – Wiscasset Art Walk – From 5 to 8 p.m. Art gallery exhibitions, sales, music, food trucks, community art projects and more! FMI: www.wiscassetartwalk.org

SEPTEMBER

1, 8, 15, 22, 29 - Wiscasset Farmers Market - Fridays Route 1 at the Wiscasset Town Office parking lot - 9 a.m. - noon through Oct. 6.

1-30 - Maine Day Ventures/Foodie Tours - Enjoy a guided walk through town and visit local restaurants and shops to taste the culinary delights of Boothbay Harbor. Wednesday through Sunday 10:30-1:30. Private tours available. Reservations: 207-233-7485.

2 – Seth Glier - Singer-songwriter – pianist/guitarist. 7:30 p.m. Opera House, 86 Townsend Ave., Boothbay Harbor. Advance tickets $20 from the box office at 207-633-5159. Regular tickets $25 available online and day of show.

3 - Founders Community Day - Boothbay Railway Village, 586 Wiscasset Road/Route 27, Boothbay. Celebration of BRV founder George McEvoy. Residents on the peninsula enjoy free admission.

3 - Music on the Railway - At Wiscasset, Waterville & Farmington Railway, 97 Cross Road, Alna. Departure 2 p.m. Music by Green Heron - old time bluegrass, Celtic, folk, blues and country. Tickets and more info: https://bit.ly/3Hn0fAV-

7, 14, 21, 28 - Boothbay Farmers Market – Thursdays on the Boothbay Common, 9 a.m.-noon.

8 - First Friday Art Tour – Boothbay Harbor’s self-guided tour of galleries in the region. Demos, new art, refreshments!

9 - Sunrise Lighthouse Photography Cruise - Aboard the Balmy Days with professional photographer Mike Leonard. See the local lighthouses under the best light at sunrise and position ourselves to make the very best shot of the lighthouses. Pier 8, Balmy Days Cruises. Reservations: 207-633-2284.

9 - Behind Closed Doors Tour - Visit Castle Tucker and hear stories about this unique 19th century mansion. 10-11:30 a.m. $20 Historic New England members and $25 non-members. Advance ticket purchase required, visit www.historicnewengland.org/visit/events. Tour group size limited.

9 - 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 207-633-2284. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Other participating lighthouses at www.lighthousefoundation.org

16 - Reenactors at Pownalborough Court House - 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Step into the past and talk with characters straight out of the 18th century. No tickets necessary.  23 Court House Road, Dresden.

16 - Don Campbell Band - Opera House. 7:30 p.m. Advance tickets $25 (box office 207-633-5159), regular tickets $30 at www.boothbayoperahouse.com

19, 20 - The Great War Remembered - At Wiscasset, Waterville & Farmington Railway, 97 Cross Road, Alna. Travel to Alna Center where the 103rd Regiment Living History will be encamped. For FMI/departure times and tickets: https://bit.ly/40MFNA3

28 – Wiscasset Art Walk –Final event of the year. 5 p.m. start with art gallery exhibitions, sales, music, food trucks, community art projects and more! Plus a block party, “Hold Back the Night!” a dance party featuring contra band T-Acadie, a wood-fired pizza truck, and Jodi’s Bakery & Café’s cupcakes. Water Street, under the big tent, from about 6:30 to 9 p.m. FMI: www.wiscassetartwalk.org

30 - Family Harvest Day - Boothbay Railway Village, 586 Wiscasset Road/Route 27, Boothbay. Pumpkin decorating, games on the Village Green, hayrides, food ... and steam train rides! FMI/tickets: https://bit.ly/3ABs9Fl 

30 - Ride the Rails to Hike the Trails - At Wiscasset, Waterville & Farmington Railway, 97 Cross Road, Alna. Departure 11 a.m. Ride to Trout Brook Preserve for a guided hike. FMI/tickets: https://bit.ly/3HhLRd5

OCTOBER

1 - Music on the Railway - At Wiscasset, Waterville & Farmington Railway, 97 Cross Road, Alna. Departure 2 p.m. Musical group TBA. Tickets and more info: https://bit.ly/3Hn0fAV-

5 - Boothbay Farmers Market – Final market of 2023! Thursday on Boothbay Common, 9 a.m.-noon.

6- Wiscasset Farmers Market – Last market for 2023! Friday Route 1 at the Wiscasset Town Office parking lot - 9 a.m.-noon.

1-8 - Maine Day Ventures/Foodie Tours - Enjoy a guided walk through town and visit restaurants and shops to taste the culinary delights of Boothbay Harbor. Wednesday through Sunday 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Private tours available. Reservations: 207-233-7485.

6 - First Friday Art Tour – The final 2023 event of this self-guided tour of Boothbay Harbor’s galleries in the region. Demos, new art, refreshments!

7 - Cider Pressing at Pownalborough Court House -  Cider pressing and sampling 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Open for tours from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. $10 for adults; free for kids under 16.

7, 8 - Fall Foliage Festival – Hours: 10/9 – 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; 10/10 – 10 a.m. to 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

14 - Sheepscot Star Gazing Special - At Wiscasset, Waterville & Farmington Railway, 97 Cross Road, Alna. Departure: 7:30 p.m. Be part of a Central Maine Astronomical Society Party! FMI/tickets: https://bit.ly/3AzfliT

27 - John Hiatt - Boothbay Harbor Opera House, 7:30 p.m. Tickets: box office and www.boothbayoperahouse.com

27 - Railway Spooktacular! - Boothbay Railway Village, 586 Wiscasset Road/Route 27, Boothbay. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Barrel rides, tricks and treats, train rides, games, the monster dig! FMI/tickets: https://bit.ly/3HhQYtx

28 - Tannahill Weavers - “The music may be pure old time Celtic, but the drive and enthusiasm are akin to straight ahead rock and roll.”  – Winnipeg Free Press. Opera House, 86 Townsend Ave., Boothbay Harbor.  7:30 p.m. Advance discounted ticket $25 through box office: 207-633-5159, regular tickets $30 at www.boothbayoperahouse.com and at the door.

31- Halloween Parade - From 3 to 4 p.m. take a walk through the haunted Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library (BHML) and sip warm cider (courtesy of Boothbay Harbor Region Chamber of Commerce). Play giant-sized lawn games before the lineup for the parade through town starting at 4 p.m., 4 Oak St. FMI: 207-633-3112.

31 - Nightmare on Federal Street - Ghoulish fun: Halloween parade. Block party - music, food, costume contest, prizes! 4-6:30 p.m.

NOVEMBER

4 - Early Bird Sale! - In Damariscotta and Bath. 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.

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

Mid-month - Gardens Aglow - The holiday lights of the season light up for another season. Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens is transformed into a magical winter wonderland. These walking tours run through Dec. 31. Open Thursday-Sunday, 4-9 p.m. Tickets, info: www.mainegardens.org

18 - Early Bird Sale & Pajama Party - Business owners of the Boothbay Region offer super discounts.

25 - Fire Truck Parade – The 4th annual! Featuring decorated area and Midcoast trucks. Parade starts at Boothbay Common.

DECEMBER

1-3 - Christmas at Nickels-Sortwell House -  11 a.m.-3 pm. Start your Christmas fun with a visit to Historic New England’s 1807 Nickels-Sortwell House. See rooms with stunning architectural details including exquisitely carved moldings and grand fireplaces custom-made 200 years ago by local carpenters, decked out in gorgeous greens and holiday decorations. Advance purchase recommended - $5 Historic New England members and Wiscasset residents. $10 non-members. For tickets: www.historicnewengland.org/visit/events

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 207-633-4818.

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

1 - Peppino D’Agostino - 7:30 PM. Advance tickets $25 (box office: 207-633-5159), regular tickets $30 online. A native of Italy, D’Agostino was among the 50 “transcendent superheroes” of acoustic guitar according to 2017 Guitar Player. 86 Townsend Ave., Boothbay Harbor.

2 - Boothbay Lights Santa Visit - 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: 207-633-2353 and visit Boothbay Lights website.

2 - Coig - The powerhouse from north of the border! 7:30 p.m. Advance discounted tickets, $25 available through the box office 207-633-5159;  Regular tickets, $30, available online www.boothbayoperahouse.com and day of show.

2 – Santa! Boothbay Lights’ Lighted Boat Parade & Sparkle Fireworks! Santa and Mrs. Claus arrive by boat, with their North Pole entourage, and visit with the children near the Pot Buoy Christmas tree. Boat parade begins 6:45-ish; fireworks afterward. 

2, 3 - North Pole Express - Boothbay Railway Village, 586 Wiscasset Road, Boothbay. Letters to Santa, a visit with Santa, train ride. FMI/tickets (on sale Nov. 1): https://bit.ly/41Mxo0Y

9, 10 - North Pole Express - Boothbay Railway Village, 586 Wiscasset Road, Boothbay. Letters to Santa, a visit with Santa, train ride. FMI/tickets (on sale Nov. 1): https://bit.ly/41Mxo0Y

13 - Men's Night - 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.

15-17 - Gingerbread Spectacular - Opera House at Boothbay Harbor, 86 Townsend Ave., Boothbay Harbor. See Gingerbreads! 10 a.m.-4 p.m. both days. Music. Bake sale. Free admittance. www.boothbayoperahouse.com

16, 17 - North Pole Express - Boothbay Railway Village, 586 Wiscasset Road, Boothbay. Letters to Santa, a visit with Santa, train ride. FMI/tickets (on sale Nov. 1): https://bit.ly/41Mxo0Y

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Boothbay Harbor Yacht Club Events      For details visit www.bhyc.net

 

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Boothbay Region Land Trust Hikes and Program

Call 207-633-4818 or visit www.bbrlt.org for directions to preserves and updated information on Trail Mixer Walks, Babes in the Woods, Forest Bathing and other events.

Arts & Crafts Shows

Please check the Boothbay Register for updated info, or call the library, 207-633-3112, for Boothbay Region Crafters and Harbor Arts & Crafts shows.

Boothbay Region Arts & Crafts - Boothbay Common, Route 27, Boothbay. Saturdays 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sundays 10 a.m.-4 p.m., unless otherwise noted. Always dog-friendly events! 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.-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.-4 p.m. No rain dates.

Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens

Barters Island Road, Boothbay * 207-633-4333

Visit www.mainegardens.org for COVID 19 protocol during your visit.

What’s blooming: mainegardens.org/blog/category/horticulture/whats-in-bloom

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

Farmers Markets

Boothbay Harbor - Thursdays, 9 a.m.-noon through Oct. 6. Boothbay Common. Route 27/Common Drive. boothbayfarmersmarket.me

Wiscasset - Fridays, 9 a.m.-noon through Oct. 6. Wiscasset Town Office parking lot, 51 Bath Road, Wiscasset. wiscassetfarmersmarket.com

Damariscotta - Fridays, 9 a.m.-noon, through Oct. 27. 3 Round Top Lane. damariscottafarmersmarket.org

Bath - Saturdays, 8:30 a.m.-noon through October. Waterfront Park, Commercial St.

Club Meetings: summer and fall

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

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

Lions Club – 2 School St., East Boothbay. second and fourth Wednesdays, Sept. -  June. Doors open 5:30 p.m., dinner served at 6:15.

American Legion Post #36 Sunday buffet breakfasts

25 Industrial Park Road (off Route 27), Boothbay

June 4 and 18 * July 2, 16 and 30 * Aug. 13 and 27 * Sept. 10 and 24 * Oct. 8 and 22 * Nov. 5

All you can eat from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. 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 and milk. $12/adults; school age youth/$5; children 3 and under eat free. FMI: 207-633-0617 and on Facebook