Community Calendar

Join us for an Open House in a Historic Building to Gather Community, Preserve History, and Share Space

Arts & Crafts Vendors inside and out
Live Music
White Elephant Sale to benefit the Center and Food Pantry
Lawn Games
Face Painting
Touch a Truck

We are accepting vendors now for Arts & Crafts tables. Contact Katrina @ strawberry.and.ghost.maine@gmail.com

Volunteers needed to run the face painting table, play live music, blow bubbles, juggle, hula hoop, oversee the lawn games, bring a food truck. strawberry.and.ghost.maine@gmail.com

3 days of shopping or swapping with local and distant collectors of vintage toys and comics . On the lawn of a well known area vintage and antique group shop. Last year was fun. Three times the fun this year! No fee to get in.

Maine's 2nd largest agricultural fair, featuring a large Exhibition Hall, giant Rockwell Amusements midway, Livestock, Truck and Tractor pulls, Livestock barns and events, Harness Racing everyday but Weds., live music, giant pumpkin contest, two nights of demolition derbies, Woodsman's Day, Black Cat Hell Drivers Auto Stunt Thrill Show and so much more! We open at 9am each day, closing at 10pm each night, except 6pm on Labor Day. There is no alcohol, glass or weapons allowed on the grounds. No pets allowed, fully trained service animals only.

L.L.Bean Summer in the Park 2025
🎉 July 4 – August 31, in Freeport, ME
Join us for a summer of free outdoor fun at L.L.Bean’s Flagship Campus! Enjoy daily activities like yoga, live music, movie nights, kids’ crafts, and more, plus special events including a July 4th celebration, local concerts, and dog-friendly weekends. All ages welcome!

SUMMER SCARES: 2-SENTENCE HORROR STORY CONTEST

Submit a 2-sentence horror story for the chance to win a prize. Submissions will be accepted in three age categories – Child, Teen, and Adult – from Monday August 11 through Saturday August 23 at the library or via email to lplcirc@lewistonmaine.gov.

Submissions will be displayed for judging from Monday August 25 until Saturday August 30.

For more information contact 207-513-3134 or lplcirc@lewistonmaine.gov.

The Lewiston Public Library will be offering drop-in Preschool Playdates from 10:30am-12:30pm on Saturdays* in the Children’s program room.
*(The Library will be closed on Saturday, 8/30 in observance of Labor Day & Saturday, 11/29 in observance of Thanksgiving.)

Drop-in and join us for Preschool Playdates! Preschoolers and their families are invited to stop in during our Preschool Playdates to engage in imaginative play and build friendships. A variety of toys, games, and crafts will be available during all sessions.

The programs will take place in the Children’s Program Room on the 3rd floor.

The programs are free and there is no registration required. All families with children between the ages of 2-6 are welcome to attend. Siblings are also welcome.

The Lewiston Public Library is located downtown at 200 Lisbon Street at the corner of Pine Street. For more information on children’s programming contact the Children’s Department at 513-3133 or LPLKids@lewistonmaine.gov.

The Crooked River Gathering takes place August 28th–31st, 2025. Located in Hiram, Maine—just 45 minutes from Portland. Hosted on a historic riverside fairground, this unique four-day event is a celebration of community, creativity, and connection through bluegrass and old-time music, homesteading, artisan craft, and folk culture. The weekend features live performances, jam circles, hands-on workshops, craft vendors, food trucks, skillshares, and community meetups. The event is free for kids and free on-site camping is available for all attendees, making it an immersive and family-friendly experience for music lovers, makers, and nature enthusiasts alike. Full details at www.crookedriverarts.org.

Guests will enjoy the freshest Allagash White while walking through our world-class brewery. We'll finish the tour with three samples of featured releases. If you're looking for a more in-depth experience with more info on our wild and sour barrel room and coolship program, check out our Signature Tour & Tasting.

The highlights:
4 samples
30 minutes
$20 before tax/fees
21+

Please read on before booking:

Tour-goers must be 21 or older. Infant-wearing is welcome - the tour path through our manufacturing plant is not suitable for young children or strollers. Guests who are not drinking beer will have a choice of NA beverage. Dogs are not allowed on this manufacturing plant tour.

This is a Weekly Recurring Event
Runs from Aug 8, 2025 to Sep 4, 2025 and happens every:
Mondays: 12:30pm - 1:00pm Timezone: EDT
Mondays: 4:30pm - 5:00pm Timezone: EDT
Tuesdays: 12:30pm - 1:00pm Timezone: EDT
Tuesdays: 2:30pm - 3:00pm Timezone: EDT
Tuesdays: 4:30pm - 5:00pm Timezone: EDT
Wednesdays: 12:30pm - 1:00pm Timezone: EDT
Wednesdays: 2:30pm - 3:00pm Timezone: EDT
Wednesdays: 4:30pm - 5:00pm Timezone: EDT
Thursdays: 12:30pm - 1:00pm Timezone: EDT
Thursdays: 4:30pm - 5:00pm Timezone: EDT
Fridays: 12:30pm - 1:00pm Timezone: EDT
Fridays: 4:30pm - 5:00pm Timezone: EDT
Saturdays: 12:30pm - 1:00pm Timezone: EDT
Saturdays: 4:30pm - 5:00pm Timezone: EDT
Sundays: 12:30pm - 1:00pm Timezone: EDT
Sundays: 4:30pm - 5:00pm Timezone: EDT

Deeply influenced by his Penobscot heritage, Firefly performs both traditional hand drum, shaker and vocal songs as well as cutting edge musical compositions.

Saturday, August 30th at 3pm

Celebrate Labor Day Weekend with an all-you-can-eat barbecue, live music by a local band, family games and activities, a cornhole tournament, fun at the beach and so much more!

Get ready for the most epic Labor Day celebration of the summer! Join Ferry Beach on Saturday, August 30, 2025, from 4-8pm for our unforgettable Labor Day Cookout!

Enjoy an all-you-can-eat BBQ extravaganza featuring mouth-watering lobster, savory burgers, juicy hot dogs, and a variety of delicious veggie options to satisfy every craving! Our menu is packed with even more tasty treats- appetizers, the main course and dessert... so come hungry and be prepared to indulge! There's more... it's not just about the food, the Ferry Beach Labor Day Weekend Cookout is known for being the ultimate summer bash! Be prepared to groove the night away to the sounds of live music by the talented local band, The Quiet Riot Act.

If you need a break from the music, challenge your loved ones to a game of cornhole or participate in the many exciting family-friendly games and activities (there's always an array of activities for the kids)! And, of course, no summer celebration would be complete without some beach fun in the sun! Just steps away from the cookout, lies miles of sandy beach, so be sure to head down to the sand for some additional fun, relaxation and maybe even a friendly sand castle competition. So mark your calendars for Saturday, August 30, 2025 and get ready to make some unforgettable memories of Summer 2025! Don't miss this opportunity for the ultimate summer bash - we can't wait to see you!

Cookout Menu:
-Lobster (one per person)
-Hamburgers
-Hot dogs
-Veggie burgers
-Grilled Chicken ​
-Shrimp
-Salads
-Portobello mushrooms
-Farm-fresh corn on the cob
-Hors d'oeuvres
​-Homemade desserts & more!

Tickets:
Adult: $50.00 (Includes 1 Lobster)
Youth (Age 9-17): $35.00 (Includes 1 Lobster)
Child (Age 8 and Under): Free with Adult Meal Ticket (No Lobster)

For more info visit: https://www.ferrybeach.org/summer-cookouts.html