Upcoming Events

Tuesday, September 24
Southwest Harbor Public Library and Mount Desert Nursing Association Present: Support for Caregivers
1-2PM: oin MDNA for a valuable evening to connect with a supportive community, gain practical knowledge, and find the resources you need to manage caregiver stress. Hear from local leaders in healthcare and explore resources to support you on your caregiving journey. Click here for more information. No registration required.

Tuesday, September 24
Southwest Harbor Public Library Presents: Learning from LaRue Spiker
5:30PM: Join us for the virtual program "Learning from LaRue Spiker" with Jenna Jandreau. This program is a collaboration between the MDI Historical Society and the Southwest Harbor Public Library. Jenna Jandreau, author of the article “Learning from LaRue” published in the 2024 edition of Cbebacco, will talk about LaRue’s prolific writing and photography & her impact. Click here to register.

Wednesday, September 25
Acadia National Parks' Save Our Summits Program
In collaboration with Friends of Acadia and Schoodic Institute, we invite tenacious hikers to bring bags of soil to the summits of Penobscot and Sargent Mountains. This year, the recurring Save Our Summits Volunteer Program will take place every Wednesday from June through September, 2024. Hikes run from 8:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., weather permitting. Click here to register.

Wednesday, September 25
Southwest Harbor Public Library Presents: Stuffy Sleepover Drop-off
Have you ever wondered what your teddy or stuffy would do on a sleepover with stuffy friends? Here’s your chance to find out - a night at the library for beloved stuffies! Drop off your stuffy between 9 & 6pm so they can have a storytime sleepover with Ms. Chrissy! Thursday, Sept. 26th: Pick up your stuffy between 12 & 5pm to see & keep pictures of the fun they got into overnight at the library!

Thursday, September 26
AcadiaChamber and Bub's Burritos Business After Hours
5PM: Join the Acadia Chamber for Business After Hours at Bub’s Burritos at 19 Clark Point Road (next to the Post Office) in Southwest Harbor Thursday, September 26 at 5 PM. It’s almost fall and it’s time to unpack your sweaters! Come have some delicious apps provided by Bub’s Burritos and mingle with the locals. Cash bar!

Tuesday, October 1
Southwest Harbor Public Library Presents: Book Talk Caroline Ailanthus
5:30PM: “Birfurcation Events” is a group of interrelated short stories and novellas exploring how unexpected events-like a pandemic- can profoundly impact our lives in a myriad of ways. One piece in the collection, a short novel, is set on Mount Desert Island—largely at Long Pond and Southwest Harbor. Click here for more information and to register.

Wednesday, October 2
ArtWaves Presents: Batik: Ancient Art, New Twist with Gloria Avner
10AM - 2PM: Use your photographs or mine. Transfer reality to artistry with ink, wax and watercolor on delicate rice-paper. Learn ancient techniques, play with layering color and go home with two wonderful paintings. All materials and step by step instructions are provided. Click here for more information and to register.

Thursday, October 3
ArtWaves Presents: Spoon Carving Workshop with Tilth & Timber
9AM - 4PM: During this six hour small group workshop you will learn how to transform a log into a functional wooden spoon using simple hand tools. We will discuss the basics of spoon carving and tools, including how to safely use an axe and basic knife techniques. You will learn safety techniques and have step-by-step instruction along your spoon carving journey. Click here to register.

Friday, October 4
ArtWaves Presents: Felting the Fall Foliage
2:30PM: Come Join us for a fun afternoon of felting the Fall Foliage! Bring your own picture, download a picture, or use your own imagination to bring the colors of fall to life in your own personalized piece of art. No experience necessary; samples and step by step instructions with all materials are included. Under 9 needs a double digit partner. Click here to register!

Friday, October 5
Island Connections Presents: 7th Annual Mary Parker Memorial 5k - Run, Walk, Wag:
9AM: For seven years, Mary served as the Transportation Coordinator for Island Connections before her battle with cancer. This event is a tribute to her bright spirit and commitment to Island Connections' mission, neighbors, and volunteers.

Wednesday, October 9
ArtWaves Presents: Native Botanical Printmaking
6-8PM: We will guide you step by step through a few possibilities of monoprinting. Print on a variety of papers using Akua inks which blend beautifully. Print on fabrics with acrylics. Pull some fabulous fern prints, mount them on fabric and embellish them as you desire. Click here for more info and to register!

Friday, October 11
ArtWaves Presents: Intro into Mosaics - Fall Birches
1:30PM: There is something magical about a birch grove. Maybe it's the sense of light, maybe the texture, or even the distinctive black and white patterns. Imagine the WOW factor when you add in the fall colors and put it all together in stained glass. No experience is necessarily perfect for beginners, and artists. All materials and tools are included. Click here to register.

Friday, October 11
Acadia's Oktoberfest 13th Annual Wine Tasting!
4-6PM at Archie's Lobster, 90 Tremont Road, Bass Harbor. Join us for an intimate evening featuring wines from 8 countries (and Maine too!) along with some delectable treats offered by Katelyn Eversole. Our host Scott Worcester from Sawyers Specialties will be on hand to discuss wines, answer questions, and take orders!

Saturday, October 12
Acadia's Oktoberfest 27th Annual Brewfest!
Noon-5Pm at Archies' Lobster, 90 Tremont Road, Bass Harbor. Join us for our annual brewfest! Try beers from Maine brewers, visit our awesome crafters, eat at some of our delicious food vendors, kick back and relax-or dance! to the Trish Mason Band and That Mane Band, our 2 new musical guests! And Jeff will be leading off the games, including the ever popular Torpedo Keg Toss and more! Click here!

Saturday, October 12
ArtWaves Presents: Intro to Woodburning
1-3PM: Learn the basics of woodburning in this intro-level class. Safety, tools, materials, tips and tricks will be covered with plenty of time for you to experiment with simple designs to more intricately detailed work. Anne will walk you through the process of creating a sketch, transferring it to a wood surface and making it permanent! Click here to register!

Saturday, October 12
ArtWaves Presents: Intro to Woodburning - Memorial Ornaments
3:30PM: Learn the basics of woodburning in this introductory level class. Safety tools, materials, tips and tricks will be covered with plenty of time for you to experiment with simple designs and more intricately detailed work. Anne will walk you through transferring your own photo to a wood surface and making it permanent. Click here to register.

Sunday, October 13
ArtWaves Presents: Felted Rugs ( Fall 2024 Handworks Festival)
10AM: Use one of the world's oldest textiles: Sheep's Wool to make a small wet felted 18" x 24" rug, a tapestry or a cushion. Teasing out raw, recently sheared fleece then laying out the design with the dyed fleece. So many colors and possibilities. Completing the layout then the felting begins with soap, agitation and hot water. Everything included! Click her to register.

Sunday, October 13
Atlantic Brewing's Annual Belt Sander Race
Hear Ye! Hear Ye! Join Atlantic Brewing Company & Mainely Meat BBQ for the annual Belt Sander Races! Belt Sander Races are a friendly but fierce competition in which decorated belt sanders are raced down two tracks in a double elimination bracket. The winners receive prizes, glory, and bragging rights. This year's theme is Medieval times. We open at 11, the race is at 3pm! Click here for more!

Sunday, October 20
Run MDI Presents: MDI Marathon, Half-Marathon and Relay Races
The MDI Marathon, Half & Relay is North America’s premier destination road race. The award-winning course features miles of pristine terrain passing tranquil lakes, soaring mountains, sleepy Maine villages, and stunning seaside vistas —including Somes Sound, the only fjord on the Eastern Seaboard— all set against the awe-inspiring backdrop of Acadia National Park in autumn. Click here for details.

Sunday, October 20
Southwest Harbor & Tremont Chamber of Commerce Presets: 1st Annual Finish Line Festival
9AM - 3PM: Come join the fun! Watch the Marathon runners as they head to the finish line, browse our vendors wares, grab a bite, quaff a brew, enjoy some tunes, and have a great time! This is a family event with face painting, a book sale and more!