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BRISTOL

WEEK OF JULY 13 – 19, 2026

THIS WEEK (2) NEXT 4 WEEKS (7)

FRIDAY - 7/17

Beachcombers’ Rest Nature Center

Paddle at 10:30am - 1:30pm ♡ explore paddle

Bristol Area Library

Activities for children: Lobster Tank with herring Gut at 10:30am ♡ activities

MONDAY - 7/20

Beachcombers’ Rest Nature Center

Painting at Preserves – Bearce Allen & NORGAL at 9:00am - 11:00am ♡ painting adventure

WEDNESDAY - 7/22

Beachcombers’ Rest Nature Center

Member Picnic! at 5:00pm - 7:00pm ♡ member picnic

Bristol Area Library

Author Visits at 5:00pm ♡ author visits

FRIDAY - 7/24

Bristol Area Library

Activities for children: Owls of Maine with Chewonki at 10:30am ♡ activities

SUNDAY - 7/26

Beachcombers’ Rest Nature Center

Partner Event: Birding field trip with Mid-coast Audubon at 8:00am - 10:00am ♡ birding field trip

FRIDAY - 7/31

Bristol Area Library

Activities for children: Oyster Creek Fiddlers at 10:30am ♡ activities

SATURDAY - 8/8

Beachcombers’ Rest Nature Center

Guided hike at Crooked Farm at 9:00am - 11:00am ♡ guided hike

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