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Rising country artist Colby Acuff brings raw authenticity and storytelling depth, drawing comparisons to country legends while carving out a sound all his own.

Band concerts on the Green: A Bar Harbor tradition since 1898.

All concerts begin at 7:30PM and are one hour in length, taking place on the Bar Harbor Village Green.

Free and fun for all ages!

Concerts will be held rain or shine! In the event of inclement weather, concerts will be held at the neighboring Bar Harbor Congregational Church.

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Drop-in policy: The Bar Harbor Town Band enjoys having visitors join our ranks for a couple of concerts while you are visiting Mount Desert Island. Please understand that we cannot make our music available to you in advance and it therefore requires strong sight-reading skills to participate. Finally, visitors may join us space permitting only. We won’t know until the night of the concert if we’ll have space. If we cannot fit you into our bandstand, we’ll politely ask you to sit that concert out. Historically we’ve always been able to accommodate visitors but you should know we cannot guarantee a space.

Every summer we host two weekly group paddles for sea kayakers and stand-up paddlers from June through August. These one-hour sessions are a chance for local paddlers to get on the water together in the early morning when seas on Casco Bay are more likely to be calm.

It’s free to join if you bring your own SUP or sea kayak, or if you’re a Portland Paddle member. If you aren’t a member and need to rent a kayak or SUP, the cost is $25.

Please arrive at least 15 minutes early so we can start our group paddles on time. For members and those renting a kayak/SUP, we ask that you make a rental booking at least 8 hours in advance. (If you’re a member, remember to enter your member code when you book). Using your own vessel? No need to make any reservations in advance; just show up. These paddles are led by our staff, who are happy to share tips, but they are not guided trips and you should not join if you need instruction or assistance in order to participate.
The group will stay on the water for about an hour and will pick a destination that fits the conditions and participants.

🎄✨ 1st Annual HOUSE IN THE WOODS FESTIVAL OF TREES – CHRISTMAS IN JULY! ✨🎄

The winter months are busy, and travel can be tough—but who says we can’t celebrate Christmas TWICE? 🎅☀️ House in the Woods is bringing the holiday spirit back with our first-ever Annual Christmas in July!

🎶 Christmas music, festive decorations, and a whole month of fun activities! 🎶
Highlights:
- FREE lunch on 4th of July
- FREE Music on the Green July 12th
- Gold Star Family Day July 29th

What better way to celebrate our love for military families than in the most patriotic month of the year? 🇺🇸 Join us throughout July at the lodge to experience the magic of the holidays—summer style!

🌟 FESTIVAL OF TREES 🌟
Companies from across the country are helping us celebrate in style by decorating Christmas trees filled with amazing gifts, prizes, and surprises! 🎁🎄 You can purchase tickets and bid on your favorite trees throughout the month, with winners taking them home at the end of July!

📍 House in the Woods, Lee, Maine
🕰️ Visiting Hours:
✅ Monday – Friday: 9 AM – 12 PM
✅ Saturday: 8 AM – 4 PM
✅ Sunday: 8 AM – 12 PM

🔥 DON’T MISS OUT! Help us spread the word, bring your friends, and celebrate our military families this July! Stay tuned for even more exciting activities to be announced soon!

🎄 Interested in sponsoring a tree? Click here for more info: https://www.houseinthewoods.org/christmasinjuly

#ChristmasInJuly #FestivalOfTrees #HouseInTheWoods #SupportOurTroops #PatrioticChristmas

100 MidCoast and Blue Hill Peninsula eateries are offering special yellow menu items throughout July with proceeds benefiting Finding Our Voices. How much yellow can YOU eat, drink, and buy in July to brighten the lives of Maine women domestic abuse survivors?

Growing Routes offers a different camp experience where kids flourish in a relaxed, small-group, family-like atmosphere. Nestled on 84 enchanting acres in mid-coast Union, Maine, Twigg Farm is a haven of rolling fields, woods, nature trails, an apple orchard, food and flower gardens, a frog pond, and a private beach on the lake—an endless, magical playground for exploration. Each day is flexible based on camper interests, blending activities like swimming, art, gardening, yoga, ultimate frisbee, and scavenger hunts with the simple, timeless joys of summer - the perfect balance of adventure and relaxation. Campers enjoy fresh, farm-to-table meals (including homemade ice cream of course!) and evenings filled with the sounds of nature. We focus on nurturing confidence, creativity, and compassion throughout everything we do.

One and two week sessions available for ages 8-16.

Blue Hill’s fourth annual “History Hunt” will take place this year from July 1-29, co-sponsored and hosted by the Jonathan Fisher House, Blue Hill Historical Society, First Congregational Church of Blue Hill, Blue Hill Public Library, and the Blue Hill Town Hall. Throughout the month of July, visit any of the participating locations to pick up a checklist of fun historical items to locate and activities to do. Turn in your completed checklist by July 29 to be entered into a drawing for a prize! Prizes for both kids and adults will be available and winners will be contacted after the drawing at the end of July.

From scouring stained glass windows to sleuthing for old books, each location will offer a way to learn about and connect with Blue Hill’s history. July hours for the locations are as follows:
Fisher House, Wed-Sat, 1-4 PM (beginning July 5)
Holt House (Blue Hill Historical Society), Thurs-Sun, 12-4 PM
Congregational Church, Wed & Sat, 1-3 PM (except 7/16 & 7/19)
Blue Hill Public Library, MTWF 9 AM-6 PM, Th 9 AM-8 PM, Sat 9 AM-5 PM
Blue Hill Town Hall, Mon. 8 AM-5:30 PM; Tues-Fri, 8 AM-3 PM

Post photos from your Hunt on social media using #HistoryHunt or send them to contact@jonathanfisherhouse.org.

During this multimedia fiber project we will create beaded and embroidered strawberry pins and brooches. These fun pieces will ring in summer and add a fun sparkle of color to any jacket, sweater, or bag.

All experience levels are welcome!

Little Roots Family classes invite children ages 0-5 and their trusted grownups to learn simple songs, rhymes, and movement activities in a way that fosters musical expression. Plan to sing, move, laugh, have fun, and make friends. Siblings are free!

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!