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Upcoming Things to Do in Midcoast
NEXT 4 WEEKS THROUGH 6/28

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MONDAY - 6/8

Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens, Boothbay Paint Insects & Butterflies in Gouache at 10:00am paint nature

TUESDAY - 6/9

Boothbay Region Land Trust, Boothbay Trail Tuesday: Oak Point Farm at 10:00am explore nature
Brooklyn Children's Museum – A place of firsts—providing for, Brooklin
  • 11:00am — Music at the Blissful with Evan Haller info
  • 3:00pm — The Odyssey on the Lawn with New Muse Productions info
  • 3:00pm — Student Recital info

WEDNESDAY - 6/10

Brooklyn Children's Museum – A place of firsts—providing for, Brooklin
  • 3:00pm — LEGO Time info
  • 3:30pm — Pollywogs Book Club info

THURSDAY - 6/11

Boothbay Region Land Trust, Boothbay Thursday Morning Bird Walks: Lobster Cove Meadow at 7:30am bird watching
Brooklyn Children's Museum – A place of firsts—providing for, Brooklin
  • 3:00pm — Summer Reading Kickoff: Ice Cream info
  • 3:00pm — Tween Crafternoon info
  • 4:45pm — Studio Piano Recital of David Cucchiara info
Camden Public Library, Camden Creative Art Afternoons at 4:00pm create art
Coastal Mountains Land Trust, Camden Nature Program: Nocturnal Elver (Eel) Walk at 8:00pm nature program
Penobscot Marine Museum, Searsport Monthly Sea Chantey Singalongs at 4:00pm sea chantey

FRIDAY - 6/12

Beachcombers’ Rest Nature Center, Bristol Field Trip into the Salt Marsh at 3:30pm explore marsh
Brooklyn Children's Museum – A place of firsts—providing for, Brooklin
  • 10:30am — Mandarin Storytime - 中文故事會 info
  • 12:00pm — Summer Recital info
  • 2:30pm — Summer Reading Kickoff: Alex Makes Art info
Coastal Rivers Conservation Trust, Damariscotta Field Trip into the Salt Marsh at 3:30pm - 5:00pm explore marsh
Penobscot Marine Museum, Searsport Homeschool Days—Boats, Boats, Boats at 1:00pm homeschool days
Thomaston Community Events, Thomaston The Crafters Club at 4:30pm crafters club
Thomaston Recreation, Thomaston The Crafters Club at 4:30pm crafters club

SATURDAY - 6/13

Brooklyn Children's Museum – A place of firsts—providing for, Brooklin
  • 10:30am — Student Piano Recital info
  • 11:00am — Happy Piano Recital info
  • 1:00pm — Summer Reading Kickoff: Party in the Park info
  • 1:15pm — Piano recital of the students of Armine Donato info
  • 3:45pm — Spring Piano Recital info
  • 9:45am — Spring Cello Recital info
Midcoast Conservancy / Hidden Valley Nature Center, Jefferson New Trail Opening! Bolen Hill Trails at 9:00am - 12:00pm new trails
Penobscot Marine Museum, Searsport Big Jim Celebration at 2:00pm big jim
Playtown Benton - Imaginative Play Center For Parents and Ch, Belmont
Students - Islesborocentralscho - Islesboro Central School, Islesboro Sowing a Chaos Garden at 10:00am - 11:00am learn more
Warren Community Events, Warren Town Cemetery Talk & Tour at 10:00am explore history
Warren Parks and Recreation, Warren Town Cemetery Talk & Tour at 10:00am cemetery tour

SUNDAY - 6/14

Beachcombers’ Rest Nature Center, Bristol Family Fun Bike Frolic at 1:00pm bike frolic
Brooklyn Children's Museum – A place of firsts—providing for, Brooklin
  • 2:00pm — Brookline Music School Awards Concert info
  • 3:15pm — Alla's Piano Recital info
Coastal Rivers Conservation Trust, Damariscotta Family Fun Bike Frolic at 1:00pm - 3:00pm bike frolic
ME Water Buffalo Co., Appleton CALF CUDDLING DAYS at 11am-3pm calf cuddling
Midcoast Conservancy / Hidden Valley Nature Center, Jefferson Welcoming Walkabout at 10:00am - 12:00pm walkabout
Skidompha Public Library, Damariscotta Free Movie: We’re Back at 12:00pm free movie

MONDAY - 6/15

Brooklyn Children's Museum – A place of firsts—providing for, Brooklin
  • 10:30am — Reading Rocks!: A Bubble, Comedy, and Music Show with Turtle Dance Music info
  • 3:00pm — Nina Bishop studio recital info
Waldoboro Public Library, Waldoboro Music Together at 10:30am join in

TUESDAY - 6/16

Boothbay Region Land Trust, Boothbay Trail Tuesday: Schoolhouse Pond Preserve at 10:00am explore nature
Brooklyn Children's Museum – A place of firsts—providing for, Brooklin
  • 10:30am — Matt Heaton Family Singalong info
  • 3:00pm — Stitch in Time info
  • 6:30pm — Music Recital info

WEDNESDAY - 6/17

Avena Botanicals, Rockport 2026 Medicinal Herb Garden Walks at 3:00pm buy tickets
Brooklyn Children's Museum – A place of firsts—providing for, Brooklin
  • 10:30am — Baby Sign Language Series (session 1) info
  • 3:30pm — Snapping Turtles: Tween Book Club info
Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens, Boothbay Pond Investigations at 1:30pm explore pond

THURSDAY - 6/18

Boothbay Region Land Trust, Boothbay Thursday Morning Bird Walks: Ovens Mouth East at 7:30am bird watching
Brooklyn Children's Museum – A place of firsts—providing for, Brooklin
  • 4:00pm — Fairy Houses in the Garden info
  • 6:00pm — Watercolor Basics with Brooke Lambert info
Local Festivals - Boothbay Harbor Region, Boothbay TIME ADRIFT musical adventure

FRIDAY - 6/19

Playtown Benton - Imaginative Play Center For Parents and Ch, Belmont Shadyside Loop Festival at 4:00pm shadyside loop fest
Skidompha Public Library, Damariscotta All Ages Book Club: Ancestory at 10:00am book club
Thomaston Community Events, Thomaston Communi-Tea at 3:00pm communi-tea
Thomaston Recreation, Thomaston Communi-Tea at 3:00pm communi-tea

SATURDAY - 6/20

Camden Public Library, Camden Father’s Day Tea: Dress to Impress! (Must Sign Up) at 1:00pm father's tea
PENOBSCOT NATION COMMUNITY DAYS, Penobscot Music Buffets at 7:00pm share music
Playtown Benton - Imaginative Play Center For Parents and Ch, Belmont
Skidompha Public Library, Damariscotta Life-Sized Candyland at 3:30pm candyland
What's New - Friends of Katahdin Woods and Waters, St. George
  • 10:30am — LEGO Brick Derby - Session One register now
  • 2:30pm — LEGO Brick Derby - Session Two register now

SUNDAY - 6/21

Boothbay Railway Village Museum, Boothbay Father’s Day at 10:00am celebrate dad
Brooklyn Children's Museum – A place of firsts—providing for, Brooklin
  • 1:15pm — Student Concert info
  • 2:00pm — Summer Studio Recital info
Local Festivals - Boothbay Harbor Region, Boothbay
Midcoast Conservancy / Hidden Valley Nature Center, Jefferson Stand-up paddleboard (SUP) yoga at 3:00pm - 5:30pm sup yoga

MONDAY - 6/22

Brooklyn Children's Museum – A place of firsts—providing for, Brooklin Bubble Party! at 3:30pm info
Calendar - The Game Loft, Belfast Waterfall Arts Summer Camps summer camps
Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens, Boothbay Plant Stories Through Graphic Novels (Ages 9-13) at 9:30am create comics
Kids - Broad Bay Church, Waldoboro
  • 4:00pm — Summer Rec - After Care summer fun
  • 7:30am — Summer Rec - Before Care summer fun
  • 8:30am — Summer Rec - Summer Rec summer fun
Local Festivals - Boothbay Harbor Region, Boothbay
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm — Mysterious Harbor Tours: History, Legend & Lore Walking Tour history tour
  • 1:00pm - 2:30pm — 8th Annual Windjammer Days Crab Cake Cook Off crab cake cook off
Waldoboro Recreation, Waldoboro
  • 4:00pm - 5:30pm — Summer Rec - After Care late pick up
  • 7:30am - 8:30am — Summer Rec - Before Care early drop off
  • 8:30am - 4:00pm — Summer Rec - Summer Rec summer fun

TUESDAY - 6/23

Brooklyn Children's Museum – A place of firsts—providing for, Brooklin
  • 2:30pm — The Mighty Honey Bee with Nora Neale - Session 1 info
  • 4:00pm — The Mighty Honey Bee with Nora Neale - Session 2 info
  • 5:00pm — Recital info
Local Festivals - Boothbay Harbor Region, Boothbay
Midcoast Youth Theater, Rockland Honk Jr. at 9:00am register now
Skidompha Public Library, Damariscotta Theater Class with Storytree at 9:00am theater class

WEDNESDAY - 6/24

Brooklyn Children's Museum – A place of firsts—providing for, Brooklin
  • 10:30am — Baby Sign Language Series (session 2) info
  • 2:00pm — Pollination with Massachusetts Horticultural Society info
Camden Public Library, Camden Camden Nursing Circle at 4:30pm nursing circle
Local Festivals - Boothbay Harbor Region, Boothbay
Midcoast Conservancy / Hidden Valley Nature Center, Jefferson Wednesday Wander: Nature Journals at Griggs Preserve at 10:00am - 12:00pm nature journals

THURSDAY - 6/25

Brooklyn Children's Museum – A place of firsts—providing for, Brooklin
  • 10:30am — Art for Babies and Toddlers info
  • 10:30am — Spanish and English Family Singalong info
  • 5:30pm — Canines at Coolidge Corner info
Local Festivals - Boothbay Harbor Region, Boothbay
Midcoast Conservancy / Hidden Valley Nature Center, Jefferson Fireflies: Bioluminescence in the Night at 8:30pm - 9:30pm fireflies

FRIDAY - 6/26

Aldermere Farm (Maine Coast Heritage Trust), Rockport Aldermere Farm Tours at 10:00am farm tours
Local Festivals - Boothbay Harbor Region, Boothbay
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm — Mysterious Harbor Tours: Hidden Harbor E-Bike Tour hidden harbor tour
  • 1:00pm - 2:30pm — Mysterious Harbor Tours: Boos & Brews Walking Ghost Tour ghost tour
  • 4:00pm — Annual Vintage Boat Parade vintage boat parade
  • 4:30pm - 7:00pm — Pier Party pier party
Midcoast Youth Theater, Rockland Honk Jr. Performance at 7:00pm celebrate creativity
Playtown Benton - Imaginative Play Center For Parents and Ch, Belmont Pittsburgh Card Show at 10:00am pittsburgh card show
Warren Community Events, Warren Warren Days at 9:00am join the fun
Warren Parks and Recreation, Warren Warren Days at 9:00am warren days
Watts Hall Community Arts, Thomaston Watts Hall Community Players present: Annie at 7:00pm - 9:30pm view event

SATURDAY - 6/27

Brooklyn Children's Museum – A place of firsts—providing for, Brooklin
  • 10:15am — Simon Xu's Students Piano Recital info
  • 3:00pm — Joel Egozy clarinet recital info
Local Festivals - Boothbay Harbor Region, Boothbay
Penobscot Marine Museum, Searsport Kids Camp Meet & Greet at 10:30am kids camp
Playtown Benton - Imaginative Play Center For Parents and Ch, Belmont Dinosaur Mini Museum at 8:00am dinosaur mini museum
Wanderwood, Nobleboro Farm Dinner - June 27, 2026 at 6:00pm - 9:00pm join in

SUNDAY - 6/28

Boothbay Railway Village Museum, Boothbay Cars and Coffee at 7:30am car meet
PENOBSCOT NATION COMMUNITY DAYS, Penobscot Pancake and More Breakfasts breakfast

MONDAY - 6/29

Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens, Boothbay Garden Explorers Camp (Ages 7-9) at 9:30am explore garden

TUESDAY - 6/30

Brooklyn Children's Museum – A place of firsts—providing for, Brooklin
  • 10:30am — Summer Storytime info
  • 2:30pm — Dr. Rosie Helps the Animals: Book Reading and Stuffed Animal Vet Clinic! info

WEDNESDAY - 7/1

Camden Community Events, Camden
  • Maine's Wild Blueberry Festival - Union Fair explore
  • Camden Shakespeare Festival see a play
  • 8:00am — Connect Over Coffee networking
Children and Families - Appleton Museum of Art / College of, Appleton Stars, Stripes and Art: Free Admission July 2026 at 10:00am stars stripes art
Coastal Mountains Land Trust, Camden Arts on the Hill: Rockville at 5:30pm arts on hill
Monhegan Memorial Library, Monhegan Story Hour for Children at 4:00pm story time
Playtown Benton - Imaginative Play Center For Parents and Ch, Belmont Happy Birthday USA in the Ville at 4:00pm happy birthday usa
Project Puffin Visitor Center, Rockland Wings & Things at 1:00pm learn more

THURSDAY - 7/2

Brooklyn Children's Museum – A place of firsts—providing for, Brooklin BMS makeup concert at 2:00pm info
Coastal Mountains Land Trust, Camden Happy Wanderers: Sears Island at 10:00am happy wanderers
Maine Tasting Center: Education Center, Tasting Events ..., Edgecomb Family Paint Night at 5:30pm paint night
Playtown Benton - Imaginative Play Center For Parents and Ch, Belmont Beast of the East Baseball Tournament at 8:00am beast of the east

FRIDAY - 7/3

Monhegan Memorial Library, Monhegan Monhegan Cooks COOK OFF! at 11:00am cook off
Penobscot Marine Museum, Searsport
  • 10:00am — Maritime Craft Workshops for Teens—Tide Pool Friends Puppets or Pillows teen workshop
  • 1:30pm — Maritime Craft Workshops for Teens—Sardine Can Printmaking teen workshop
Searsport Recreation Department, Searsport Independence Day Fireworks & Concert at 6:00pm fireworks concert
Students - Islesborocentralscho - Islesboro Central School, Islesboro 4th of July at 8:30am - 4:30pm celebrate

SATURDAY - 7/4

Boothbay Railway Village Museum, Boothbay Antique Engine Meet at 10:00am see engines
Camden Community Events, Camden Festival of Independence FIREWORKS at 9:00pm celebrate
Searsport Recreation Department, Searsport Independence Day Parade & Celebration at 9:00am parade celebration

SUNDAY - 7/5

Playtown Benton - Imaginative Play Center For Parents and Ch, Belmont

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