Where: Brookside Station, 245 Main St., Norway.
Time: 6:00 - 7:00p
Cost: $1.50
Details: Prize Table Bingo. For more information please call 838-2304.
Where: Brunswick Community Center - Keyes Lane, Brunswick
Time: 7-9p
Cost: Free
Details: Concerts are held outdoors in the field at the Community Center. There are a number of picnic tables available; however, they go quickly so it is recommended that you bring your own chairs. Food vendors will be on site. Come early, choose a spot, have a bite to eat & relax! For more information please call 279-3461 ext. 104.
Where: Monument Square (Across from Portland CWS office)
Time: 7a - 3p
Details: Come buy fresh veggies, flowers, and other goodies while supporting local growers and markets!
Where: Unitarian Universalist Church - 479 Main Street, Norway.
Time: 11:00a
For more information please call 207-743-2828.
Where: Vacationland Bowling Center - 812 Portland Rd, US Route 1, Saco
Time: 4:00 - 7:30p
What the deal entails: $6- 1game+shoes, 1slice of pizza and soda or $9- 2games and shoes, 2sices of pizza and 1 soda. Bowling is reg. $3.40 and $2 for shoes at this time.
Where: Rotary Park - Water Street, Kennebunk
Time: 6:30 - 7:30p
Cost: Free
Details: These concerts are outdoors so please remember to bring blankets, lawn chairs, bugspray, snacks, and to dress appropriately for the weather.
Where: Mill Creek Park - located between Cottage Road, Hinckley Drive and Broadway in S. Portland
Time: 6:30 - 8p
Cost: Free
Details: These concerts are outdoors so please remember to bring blankets, lawn chairs, bugspray, snacks, and to dress appropriately for the weather. Call South Portland Parks & Recreation at 767-7650 for weather-related cancellations.
Postponed concerts will be scheduled on Thursdays, the following day of the concert, unless otherwise noted.
Where: Ocean Park Beach (between Randall and Ancona Avenues), Old Orchard Beach
Time: 3 - 5p
Cost: Free to watch
For more information please contact the OPA Office at 934-9068, or email opa@oceanpark.org, or download the registration form at www.oceanpark.org.
Where: Memorial Park - Scarborough
Time: 6:30p
Cost: Free
Details: This event is outdoors so please remember to bring sunscreen, blankets, lawn chairs, bugspray, snacks, and to dress appropriately for the weather.
Where: Luther Bonney Auditorium located on Bedford Street on the USM Portland campus
Time: 7:00p
Cost: $5
Details: “Village Romeo and Juliet:” Written in 1900 by Frederick Delius in the English Impressionistic style, this 1990 film is by Peter Weigl. A brief video on the life of Delius will be shown first.
PORTopera and the Osher Lifetime Learning Institute are sponsoring a four-week film festival to coincide with PORTopera’s presentation of the opera Romeo et Juliette on July 24 and 26. Tickets are $5 each and available at the door. Call 207-879-7678 for additional information.
Where: L.L. Bean Campus, Main Street, Freeport
Time: Various times throughout the day
Details: "Join us to experience a host of outdoor activities, live entertainment, and fireworks. Compete in a 10k race, try kayaking with L.L.Bean's Outdoor Discovery Schools, watch a parade march down Main Street and listen to concerts in Discovery Park." For more information please call 800-559-0747, ext. 37222.
Where: various locations, Ocean Park, Old Orchard Beach
Schedule:
9a - 4p - Art Show and Sale - Saco Bay Artists at the Memorial Library Lawn
10a - Independence Day Community Parade forming on Temple Avenue beginning at the Bell Tower
10:45 am Concert at The Bell Tower by the Ocean Park Band
7:30 pm Square Dance on the street in front of Jakeman Hall with caller Ray Hilton. (Arrive by 7:00 p.m. to enjoy an exhibition of square dancing presented by members of the Pepperell Squares Dance Club.) For more information please contact the OPA Office at 934-9068, or email opa@oceanpark.org, or download the registration form at www.oceanpark.org.
Where: 76 Congress Street, Portland
Time: 10a - 4p
Cost: Free admission
For more details please call 207-775-5568.
Where: Elm Street, about 1/3 mile off Route 11 in Newfield, Maine.
Time: 10a - 5p
Cost: Reduced admission day--only $3 per person!
Details: Celebrate Independence Day the old-fashioned way! Make "fire cracker" ice cream using a hand-cranked ice cream freezer, play lawns games and listen to patriotic music.
Where: Spring Point Ledge Lighthouse, South Portland
Time: 11a - 3p
Cost: $5 donation
Category: Special Events
Description: Spring Point Ledge is one of only 40 caisson-style lighthouses in the U.S. and the only one open to visitors; wear good shoes; must be over 55 inches tall. Cancelled in case of rain or fog.
Where: Congress Street, Portland
Time: 5:00 – 8:00p
Cost: Free
Details: This event consists of Portland’s local art galleries, art studios, museums, and alternative art venues opening their doors for a free self-guided tour. The Portland Museum of Art is included in this list and is free from 5:00 – 9:00p. Please click on the link below for more details and a map of the participating venues:
Where: 7 Congress Square, Portland
When: 5:00-9:00p
Cost: Free
Where: Eastern Promenade Gazebo, Portland
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Cost: Free
Details: These concerts are outdoors so please remember to bring blankets, lawn chairs, bugspray, snacks, and to dress appropriately for the weather.
Where: Eastern Promenade - Top of Munjoy Hill/congress Street, Portland
Time: dusk
Cost: Free
Details: Bring the chairs and blankets and enjoy the fireworks display at the Eastern Prom. Fireworks start after dusk. Food vendors on site. Please park off Munjoy Hill and walk up. Rain date: Saturday, July 5, 2008, please call the Cancellation line at 756-8130.
Where: L.L. Bean Campus, Main Street, Freeport
Time: Various times throughout the day
Details: "Join us to experience a host of outdoor activities, live entertainment, and fireworks. Compete in a 10k race, try kayaking with L.L.Bean's Outdoor Discovery Schools, watch a parade march down Main Street and listen to concerts in Discovery Park." For more information please call 800-559-0747, ext. 37222.
Where: On the green at Ocean Avenue, Kennebunkport
Time: 9a - 4p
Details: School Around Us 33rd Annual Summer Craft Fair will
feature 80 juried artists and artisans, live music and food.
For more information please call 967-3143 or email saucraftfairs@yahoo.com. The
rain date will be Sunday, July 6th.
Where: Fortune's Rocks - Fortune's Rocks Road, off Rt. 9, Biddeford.
Time: 10a - 3p
Cost: Free admission
Details: The Annual Fourth of July Fortune's Rocks Assoc. Arts & Crafts Show features local artists and craftspeople, specializing in oil and watercolor paintings, fabric-inspired scenes, and other hand-crafted items. For more information please call 207-571-4475.
Where: 76 Congress Street, Portland
Time: 10a - 4p
Cost: Free admission
For more details please call 207-775-5568.
Where: Thompson Park , Rt 25 Main Street, Cornish
Time: 11a - 3p
Cost: Free
Details: the Strawberry Festival will feature fresh strawberry desserts, a craft show, activities for everyone, and live music. This event will go on rain or shine! For more information please contact the Saco River Festival Association at 207-625-7116.
Where: 302 Range Road, Cumberland
Time: 11a – 3p
Cost: Free
Details: The shelter is open for drop-in visits.
Where: Lincoln Park - Intersection of Franklin Arterial and Congress Streets, Portland
Time: 12p - 6p
Cost: Free, though donations will be accepted to benefit Portland Arts & Rec. Park Fund.
Details: A community supported celebration of summer, independence and sustainability through an urban yet green lifestyle. Free music provided by live bands and djs plus creative goods, art, apparel and great local food and beverages. Auction, and raffle to benefit Arts & Rec Park in Portland. For more information please contact A.T.E. Enterprises at 207-233-0742.
Where: Festival Plaza - Main Street, Auburn
Time: Movie start at dusk, estimated time of 7:45p
Cost: Free
Details: This event is outdoors so please remember to bring blankets, lawn chairs, bugspray, snacks, and to dress appropriately for the weather.
Where: L.L. Bean Campus, Main Street, Freeport
Time: Various times throughout the day
Details: "Join us to experience a host of outdoor activities, live entertainment, and fireworks. Compete in a 10k race, try kayaking with L.L.Bean's Outdoor Discovery Schools, watch a parade march down Main Street and listen to concerts in Discovery Park." For more information please call 800-559-0747, ext. 37222.
Where: Fortune's Rocks - Fortune's Rocks Road, off Rt. 9, Biddeford.
Time: 10a - 3p
Cost: Free admission
Details: The Annual Fourth of July Fortune's Rocks Assoc. Arts & Crafts Show features local artists and craftspeople, specializing in oil and watercolor paintings, fabric-inspired scenes, and other hand-crafted items. For more information please call 207-571-4475.
Where: YWCA - 130 East Ave, Lewiston
Time: 3:00 – 4:00p
Cost: $5
For more information please call 782-9268.
Where: Northern York County Family YMCA - 3 Pomerleau Street, Biddeford
Time: 3:30 - 4:30p
Cost: Free
Details: Come have fun in the pool while getting great exercise and having from with your friends! This group is open to CWS houses who have a pass to the YMCA. If your house does not have a pass, but you are interested please contact Judi Harle and/or Emily Perkins by calling 879-1140.
Where: Congress Square- At intersection of High St. and Congress St., Portland
Time: Dusk - Around 8p
Cost: Free
Details: Be sure to bring blankets/folding chairs, snacks/picnic dinner, bug
spray, sunscreen, warm clothing, etc...For more information please call
207-772-6828.
Where: First Parish Church - Maine Street at Bath Road (next to Bowdoin College) in Brunswick
Time: 12 - 1p
Cost: Free, though donations are appreciated.
Details: A tour of the historic building will follow each concert. For more information, please call 207-729-7331.
Where: Brookside Station, 245 Main St., Norway.
Time: 6:00 - 7:00p
Cost: $1.50
Details: Prize Table Bingo. For more information please call 838-2304.
Where: Deering Oaks Park Bandstand - entrance is off Deering Ave in Portland
Time: 7:00p
Cost: Free
Details: These concerts are outdoors so please remember to bring blankets, lawn chairs, bugspray, snacks, and to dress appropriately for the weather.
Where: Festival Plaza - Main Street, Auburn
Time: 7 - 8p
Cost: Free
Details: These concerts are outdoors so please remember to bring blankets, lawn chairs, bugspray, snacks, and to dress appropriately for the weather.
Where: Brunswick Community Center - Keyes Lane, Brunswick
Time: 7-9p
Cost: Free
Details: Concerts are held outdoors in the field at the Community Center. There are a number of picnic tables available; however, they go quickly so it is recommended that you bring your own chairs. Food vendors will be on site. Come early, choose a spot, have a bite to eat & relax! For more information please call 279-3461 ext. 104.
Where: Monument Square (Across from Portland CWS office)
Time: 7a - 3p
Details: Come buy fresh veggies, flowers, and other goodies while supporting local growers and markets!
Where: Unitarian Universalist Church - 479 Main Street, Norway.
Time: 11:00a
For more information please call 207-743-2828.
Where: Vacationland Bowling Center - 812 Portland Rd, US Route 1, Saco
Time: 4:00 - 7:30p
What the deal entails: $6- 1game+shoes, 1slice of pizza and soda or $9- 2games and shoes, 2sices of pizza and 1 soda. Bowling is reg. $3.40 and $2 for shoes at this time.
Where: 130 East Ave, Lewiston - located at the YWCA
Time: 6:00p - 7:30p
Cost: $3
For more information please call 782-9268.
Where: Rotary Park - Water Street, Kennebunk
Time: 6:30 - 7:30p
Cost: Free
Details: These concerts are outdoors so please remember to bring blankets, lawn chairs, bugspray, snacks, and to dress appropriately for the weather.
Where: Mill Creek Park - located between Cottage Road, Hinckley Drive and Broadway in S. Portland
Time: 6:30 - 8p
Cost: Free
Details: These concerts are outdoors so please remember to bring blankets, lawn chairs, bugspray, snacks, and to dress appropriately for the weather. Call South Portland Parks & Recreation at 767-7650 for weather-related cancellations.
Postponed concerts will be scheduled on Thursdays, the following day of the concert, unless otherwise noted.
Where: Festival Plaza - Main Street, Auburn
Time: 7:15 - 8:15p
Cost: Free
Details: These concerts are outdoors so please remember to bring blankets, lawn chairs, bugspray, snacks, and to dress appropriately for the weather.
Where: Western Prom Park- off of Western Promenade in Portland
Time: 7:30p
Cost: Free
Details: These concerts are outdoors so please remember to bring blankets, lawn chairs, bugspray, snacks, and to dress appropriately for the weather.
Where: Fountain Park - Lewiston
Time: 12:00p
Cost: Free
Details: This event is outdoors so please remember to bring sunscreen, blankets, lawn chairs, bugspray, snacks, and to dress appropriately for the weather.
Where: Monument Square - At intersection of Elm St. and Congress St., Portland
Time: 5-8p
Cost: Free
Details: Be sure to bring blankets/folding chairs, snacks/picnic dinner, bug
spray, sunscreen, warm clothing, etc...For more information please call
207-772-6828.
Where: Florence Keigwin Ampitheater at Lake Andrews - 75 Russell Street, Lewiston
Time: 6:00p
Cost: Free
Details: These concerts are outdoors so please remember to bring blankets, lawn chairs, bugspray, snacks, and to dress appropriately for the weather. For more information please call 7-786-6464.
Rain site: Olin Arts Center Concert Hall
Where: Memorial Park - Scarborough
Time: 6:30p
Cost: Free
Details: This event is outdoors so please remember to bring sunscreen, blankets, lawn chairs, bugspray, snacks, and to dress appropriately for the weather.
Where: Eastern Prom Park (top of Munjoy Hill, end of Congress St) Portland
Time: 7:00p
Cost: Free
Details: These concerts are outdoors so please remember to bring blankets, lawn chairs, bugspray, snacks, and to dress appropriately for the weather.
Where: Main Street, Lisbon Falls
Time: Various times throughout the entire day
Cost: Free, though some events have a fee
Where: Middle Street between Exchange & Market, Portland
Time: 12-1p
Cost: Free
Details: Enjoy the sounds of local musicians while they entertain during lunchtime! For more information please call 207-772-6828.
Where: Various Scarborough locations
Time: 4 – 10p
Cost: Free
Events: Traditional Summerfest 5K Road race Scarborough 350th anniversary Celebration Pace at Scarborough Downs.
Post time:4:15pm Community Cook out at the park Scarborough High School All
Class Reunion Entertainment and Park Dance Movies in the Park – Step back in
time to remember the Drive-In Theater. For more information please call Judi
Clancy at 207-838-2859.
Where: Maine Street, Brunswick
Time: 5:00p – 8:00p
Details: This event consists of Brunswick’s local art galleries, art studios, museums, and alternative art venues opening their doors for a free self-guided tour.
Where: 7 Congress Square, Portland
When: 5:00-9:00p
Cost: Free
Where: 186 Bradley Street, Saco
Time: 5-9p
Details: Live music, food, church tours, etc. For more information please contact Biddeford/Saco Chamber at 207-282-1567.
Where: Main Street, Lisbon Falls
Time: Various times throughout the entire day
Cost: Free, though some events have a fee
Where: Various locations
Time: 10a - 11p
Cost: Free
Events: 10:00am 350th Celebration Parade Parade Awards Presentation Antique Car Show with Antique Car rides Owascoag PowWow - Indian Village Civil War Encampment Centennial Brass Band in Memorial Park 350th Celebration Village - Historical Hands on presentations in the park including presentations by: Maine Audubon, Scarborough Marsh, Scarborough Fish and Game. Historical Vendors Show and Sale: Traditional Summerfest activities Wavelength Climbing Walls sponsored by National Guard on Athletic Fields Strolling entertainment by the Back Bay Four Facepainting Palooza the balloon man Castlebay in the Gazebo Mac Hale and Radio Gang in the Entertainment Tent Skateboard demos in the Skateboard park Dave Rowe Trio 6:30pm 350th Celebration Weekend Race at Beechridge Speedway Fireworks presented by Scarborough Community Services. For more information please call Judi Clancy at 207-838-2859.
Where: 186 Bradley Street, Saco
Time: 11a - 10p
Details: Live music, food, church tours, etc. For more information please contact Biddeford/Saco Chamber at 207-282-1567.
Where: Thomas Knight Park - 1 Ocean Street, South Portland
Time: 11:30a - 1:30p
Cost: Free
Details: These concerts are outdoors so please remember to bring blankets, lawn chairs, bugspray, snacks, and to dress appropriately for the weather.
Where: Royal River Park - East Elm Street, Yarmouth
Time: 5 - 7p
Cost: Free
Details: This concert is outdoors so please remember to bring blankets, lawn chairs, bugspray, snacks, and to dress appropriately for the weather. The concert is in honor of the Maine Women's Lobby's 30th Anniversary. For more information 207-846-2406.
Where: L.L. Bean Flagship Store – Main Street, Freeport
Time: 7:30p
Cost: Free
Details: Various musicians will be playing throughout the summer. The lawn fills up quickly so arrive early with a blanket/lawn chairs, bug spray, and appropriate clothing for the weather.
Where: Festival Plaza - Main Street, Auburn
Time: Movie start at dusk, estimated time of 7:45p
Cost: Free
Details: This event is outdoors so please remember to bring blankets, lawn chairs, bugspray, snacks, and to dress appropriately for the weather.
Where: Main Street, Lisbon Falls
Time: Various times throughout the entire day
Cost: Free, though some events have a fee
Where: 186 Bradley Street, Saco
Time: 9a - 5p
Details: Live music, food, church tours, etc. For more information please contact Biddeford/Saco Chamber at 207-282-1567.
Where: Various locations
Time: 10a - 11p
Cost: Free
Events include: Guided Marsh Walk on Eastern Trail, Triathlon presented by Tri-Maine, Food tent in Memorial Park for athletes participating in Sprint Triathlon in Memorial Park, Traditional Summerfest Activities, Farmers' Market, Owascoag PowWow - Indian Village, Civil War Encampment, Family Paint Out - paint like a pro; supplies provided and inspiration from Winslow Homer prints, Children's Histroical Play - Fiddlehead Arts and Stages, King Memphis, Root Beer Float, Entertainment and Historical displays, Children's Instrumental Orchestra Group, Lobster Bake. For more information please call Judi Clancy at 207-838-2859.
Where: Louis T. Graves Memorial Public Library - 18 Maine Street, Kennebunk
Time: 2:00p
Cost: Free
Details: Cig Harvey, a native of England, teaches at the Maine Photographic Workshops in Rockland and at the Art Institute of Boston. Her fine art photography is on display in galleries and museums across the country and her commercial clients include folks like Bloomingdale's, Martha Stewart, and Ralph Lauren. Please join us to welcome Cig Harvey and listen to her discuss the central themes of her work, technique and process of photography. For more information please call (207) 967-2778.
Where: The Temple at Ocean Park - 50 Temple Ave, Old Orchard Beach
Time: 7:30 - 9:30p
Cost: $10
Details: Enjoy Maine’s Emerging Artists, the talented stars of tomorrow, as they present the entertaining spoof "Too Many Sopranos" by Edwin Penhorwood. For more information please contact 207-934-9068.
Where: YWCA - 130 East Ave, Lewiston
Time: 3:00 – 4:00p
Cost: $5
For more information please call 782-9268.
Where: Northern York County Family YMCA - 3 Pomerleau Street, Biddeford
Time: 3:30 - 4:30p
Cost: Free
Details: Come have fun in the pool while getting great exercise and having from with your friends! This group is open to CWS houses that have a pass to the YMCA. If your house does not have a pass, but you are interested please contact Judi Harle and/or Emily Perkins by calling 879-1140.
Where: Congress Square- At intersection of High St. and Congress St., Portland
Time: Dusk - Around 8p
Cost: Free
Details: Be sure to bring blankets/folding chairs, snacks/picnic dinner, bug
spray, sunscreen, warm clothing, etc...For more information please call
207-772-6828.
Where: First Parish Church - Maine Street at Bath Road (next to Bowdoin College) in Brunswick
Time: 12 - 1p
Cost: Free, though donations are appreciated.
Details: A tour of the historic building will follow each concert. For more information, please call 207-729-7331.
Where: Brookside Station, 245 Main St., Norway.
Time: 6:00 - 7:00p
Cost: $1.50
Details: Prize Table Bingo. For more information please call 838-2304.
Where: EES - 1512 Minott Ave, Auburn
Time: 6:00p - 7:30p
Cost: $3 to dance, $1.50 to watch
Please call John F. Murphy Homes at 782-9268 regarding any questions.
Where: Deering Oaks Park Bandstand - entrance is off Deering Ave in Portland
Time: 7:00p
Cost: Free
Details: These concerts are outdoors so please remember to bring blankets, lawn chairs, bugspray, snacks, and to dress appropriately for the weather.
Where: Festival Plaza - Main Street, Auburn
Time: 7 - 8p
Cost: Free
Details: These concerts are outdoors so please remember to bring blankets, lawn chairs, bugspray, snacks, and to dress appropriately for the weather.
Where: Brunswick Community Center - Keyes Lane, Brunswick
Time: 7-9p
Cost: Free
Details: Concerts are held outdoors in the field at the Community Center. There are a number of picnic tables available; however, they go quickly so it is recommended that you bring your own chairs. Food vendors will be on site. Come early, choose a spot, have a bite to eat & relax! For more information please call 279-3461 ext. 104.
Where: Monument Square (Across from Portland CWS office)
Time: 7a - 3p
Details: Come buy fresh veggies, flowers, and other goodies while supporting local growers and markets!
Where: Unitarian Universalist Church - 479 Main Street, Norway.
Time: 11:00a
For more information please call 207-743-2828.
Where: Rines Auditorium, Portland Public Library - 5 Monument Square, Portland
Time: 12:00 - 1:00p
Cost: Free!
Details: This series features best-selling authors from Maine and New England as well as from across the nation and world. Bring your lunch and enjoy...Coffee, tea, and light refreshments will be provided. The Portland Public Library is fully accessible.
Where: Vacationland Bowling Center - 812 Portland Rd, US Route 1, Saco
Time: 4:00 - 7:30p
What the deal entails: $6- 1game+shoes, 1slice of pizza and soda or $9- 2games and shoes, 2sices of pizza and 1 soda. Bowling is reg. $3.40 and $2 for shoes at this time.
Where: Rotary Park - Water Street, Kennebunk
Time: 6:30 - 7:30p
Cost: Free
Details: These concerts are outdoors so please remember to bring blankets, lawn chairs, bugspray, snacks, and to dress appropriately for the weather.
Where: Mill Creek Park - located between Cottage Road, Hinckley Drive and Broadway in S. Portland
Time: 6:30 - 8p
Cost: Free
Details: These concerts are outdoors so please remember to bring blankets, lawn chairs, bugspray, snacks, and to dress appropriately for the weather. Call South Portland Parks & Recreation at 767-7650 for weather-related cancellations.
Postponed concerts will be scheduled on Thursdays, the following day of the concert, unless otherwise noted.
Where: Festival Plaza - Main Street, Auburn
Time: 7:15 - 8:15p
Cost: Free
Details: These concerts are outdoors so please remember to bring blankets, lawn chairs, bugspray, snacks, and to dress appropriately for the weather.
Where: Western Prom Park- off of Western Promenade in Portland
Time: 7:30p
Cost: Free
Details: These concerts are outdoors so please remember to bring blankets, lawn chairs, bugspray, snacks, and to dress appropriately for the weather.
Where: Fountain Park - Lewiston
Time: 12:00p
Cost: Free
Details: This event is outdoors so please remember to bring sunscreen, blankets, lawn chairs, bugspray, snacks, and to dress appropriately for the weather.
Where: Monument Square - At intersection of Elm St. and Congress St., Portland
Time: 5-8p
Cost: Free
Details: Be sure to bring blankets/folding chairs, snacks/picnic dinner, bug
spray, sunscreen, warm clothing, etc...For more information please call
207-772-6828.
Where: Memorial Park - Scarborough
Time: 6:30p
Cost: Free
Details: This event is outdoors so please remember to bring sunscreen, blankets, lawn chairs, bugspray, snacks, and to dress appropriately for the weather.
Where: Eastern Prom Park (top of Munjoy Hill, end of Congress St) Portland
Time: 7:00p
Cost: Free
Details: These concerts are outdoors so please remember to bring blankets, lawn chairs, bugspray, snacks, and to dress appropriately for the weather.
Where: Main Street, Yarmouth
Time: 10a - 11p
Cost: Free
Details: Maine's great summer family festival presents a weekend full of music, art, food, and contests. Enjoy the parade, fireworks, street dance, art and craft shows, entertainment on four stages, a diaper derby, firefighter's muster, clam shucking contest, and much more! For more information contact the Yarmouth Chamber of Commerce at (207) 846-3984.
Where: Middle Street between Exchange & Market, Portland
Time: 12-1p
Cost: Free
Details: Enjoy the sounds of local musicians while they entertain during lunchtime! For more information please call 207-772-6828.
Where: 7 Congress Square, Portland
When: 5:00-9:00p
Cost: Free
Where: Main Street, Yarmouth
Time: 7a - 11p
Cost: Free
Details: Maine's great summer family festival presents a weekend full of music, art, food, and contests. Enjoy the parade, fireworks, street dance, art and craft shows, entertainment on four stages, a diaper derby, firefighter's muster, clam shucking contest, and much more! For more information contact the Yarmouth Chamber of Commerce at (207) 846-3984.
Where: Riverbank Park - Main Street, Westbrook
Time: 9a - 1p
Cost: Free
Details: "Let’s Celebrate the Presumpscot River! The Presumpscot River Watershed Coalition (PRWC) River Fest will include live music, food, speakers, guided walks, children activities, educational booths, and an opportunity to launch boats. Bring your family, friends, and neighbors together to learn about what is going on in the surrounding area to promote the recovery and long term health of the Presumpscot River and its tributaries in a family oriented way." For more information please call 207-822-6331.
Where: The park adjacent to the bank at 254 Main Street, Biddeford
Time: 11:30a - 1p
Cost: Free
Details: These concerts are outdoors so please remember to bring blankets, lawn chairs, bugspray, snacks, and to dress appropriately for the weather. You can either bring a brown bag lunch and simply enjoy the music in the warm sunshine - or for a mere $5 donation, you can enjoy a delicious Pit Boss BBQ lunch and help your favorite charity.
All shows start at 11:30 a.m. For more information, call 286-1993 or email markrobinson@maine.rr.com .
Where: Thomas Knight Park - 1 Ocean Street, South Portland
Time: 11:30a - 1:30p
Cost: Free
Details: These concerts are outdoors so please remember to bring blankets, lawn chairs, bugspray, snacks, and to dress appropriately for the weather.
Where: L.L. Bean Flagship Store – Main Street, Freeport
Time: 7:30p
Cost: Free
Details: Various musicians will be playing throughout the summer. The lawn fills up quickly so arrive early with a blanket/lawn chairs, bug spray, and appropriate clothing for the weather.
Where: Main Street, Yarmouth
Time: 10a - 5p
Cost: Free
Details: Maine's great summer family festival presents a weekend full of music, art, food, and contests. Enjoy the parade, fireworks, street dance, art and craft shows, entertainment on four stages, a diaper derby, firefighter's muster, clam shucking contest, and much more! For more information contact the Yarmouth Chamber of Commerce at (207) 846-3984.
Where: YWCA - 130 East Ave, Lewiston
Time: 3:00 – 4:00p
Cost: $5
For more information please call 782-9268.
Where: Northern York County Family YMCA - 3 Pomerleau Street, Biddeford
Time: 3:30 - 4:30p
Cost: Free
Details: Come have fun in the pool while getting great exercise and having from with your friends! This group is open to CWS houses who have a pass to the YMCA. If your house does not have a pass, but you are interested please contact Judi Harle and/or Emily Perkins by calling 879-1140.
Where: O’Naturals – 83 Exchange Street, Portland
Time: 4 – 8p
Details: Come have a bite to eat at this great restaurant! 10% of the night’s proceeds will go toward Dreams from the Hardt! For more information please call Alison LePage at 879-1140.
Where: Congress Square- At intersection of High St. and Congress St., Portland
Time: Dusk - Around 8p
Cost: Free
Details: Be sure to bring blankets/folding chairs, snacks/picnic dinner, bug
spray, sunscreen, warm clothing, etc...For more information please call
207-772-6828.
Where: First Parish Church - Maine Street at Bath Road (next to Bowdoin College) in Brunswick
Time: 12 - 1p
Cost: Free, though donations are appreciated.
Details: A tour of the historic building will follow each concert. For more information, please call 207-729-7331.
Where: Brookside Station, 245 Main St., Norway.
Time: 6:00 - 7:00p
Cost: $1.50
Details: Prize Table Bingo. For more information please call 838-2304.
Where: EES - 1512 Minott Ave, Auburn
Time: 6:00p - 7:30p
Cost: $3
Please call John F. Murphy Homes at 782-9268 regarding any questions.
Where: Deering Oaks Park Bandstand - entrance is off Deering Ave in Portland
Time: 7:00p
Cost: Free
Details: These concerts are outdoors so please remember to bring blankets, lawn chairs, bugspray, snacks, and to dress appropriately for the weather.
Where: Brunswick Community Center - Keyes Lane, Brunswick
Time: 7-9p
Cost: Free
Details: Concerts are held outdoors in the field at the Community Center. There are a number of picnic tables available; however, they go quickly so it is recommended that you bring your own chairs. Food vendors will be on site. Come early, choose a spot, have a bite to eat & relax! For more information please call 279-3461 ext. 104.
Where: Monument Square (Across from Portland CWS office)
Time: 7a - 3p
Details: Come buy fresh veggies, flowers, and other goodies while supporting local growers and markets!
Where: Unitarian Universalist Church - 479 Main Street, Norway.
Time: 11:00a
For more information please call 207-743-2828.
Where: Rines Auditorium, Portland Public Library - 5 Monument Square, Portland
Time: 12:00 - 1:00p
Cost: Free!
Details: This series features best-selling authors from Maine and New England as well as from across the nation and world. Bring your lunch and enjoy...Coffee, tea, and light refreshments will be provided.
The Portland Public Library is fully accessible.
Where: Vacationland Bowling Center - 812 Portland Rd, US Route 1, Saco
Time: 4:00 - 7:30p
What the deal entails: $6- 1game+shoes, 1slice of pizza and soda or $9- 2games and shoes, 2sices of pizza and 1 soda. Bowling is reg. $3.40 and $2 for shoes at this time.
Where: 130 East Ave, Lewiston - located at the YWCA
Time: 6:00p - 7:30p
Cost: $3
For more information please call 782-9268.
Where: Rotary Park - Water Street, Kennebunk
Time: 6:30 - 7:30p
Cost: Free
Details: These concerts are outdoors so please remember to bring blankets, lawn chairs, bugspray, snacks, and to dress appropriately for the weather.
Where: Mill Creek Park - located between Cottage Road, Hinckley Drive and Broadway in S. Portland
Time: 6:30 - 8p
Cost: Free
Details: These concerts are outdoors so please remember to bring blankets, lawn chairs, bugspray, snacks, and to dress appropriately for the weather. Call South Portland Parks & Recreation at 767-7650 for weather-related cancellations.
Postponed concerts will be scheduled on Thursdays, the following day of the concert, unless otherwise noted.
Where: Festival Plaza - Main Street, Auburn
Time: 7:15 - 8:15p
Cost: Free
Details: These concerts are outdoors so please remember to bring blankets, lawn chairs, bugspray, snacks, and to dress appropriately for the weather.
Where: Western Prom Park- off of Western Promenade in Portland
Time: 7:30p
Cost: Free
Details: These concerts are outdoors so please remember to bring blankets, lawn chairs, bugspray, snacks, and to dress appropriately for the weather.
Where: Fountain Park - Lewiston
Time: 12:00p
Cost: Free
Details: This event is outdoors so please remember to bring sunscreen, blankets, lawn chairs, bugspray, snacks, and to dress appropriately for the weather.
Where: Monument Square - At intersection of Elm St. and Congress St., Portland
Time: 5-8p
Cost: Free
Details: Be sure to bring blankets/folding chairs, snacks/picnic dinner, bug
spray, sunscreen, warm clothing, etc...For more information please call
207-772-6828.
Where: EES - 1512 Minott Ave, Auburn
Time: 6:00p - 7:30p
Cost: $2
Please call John F. Murphy Homes at 782-9268 regarding any questions.
Where: Memorial Park - Scarborough
Time: 6:30p
Cost: Free
Details: This event is outdoors so please remember to bring sunscreen, blankets, lawn chairs, bugspray, snacks, and to dress appropriately for the weather.
Where: Eastern Prom Park (top of Munjoy Hill, end of Congress St) Portland
Time: 7:00p
Cost: Free
Details: These concerts are outdoors so please remember to bring blankets, lawn chairs, bugspray, snacks, and to dress appropriately for the weather.
Where: Middle Street between Exchange & Market, Portland
Time: 12-1p
Cost: Free
Details: Enjoy the sounds of local musicians while they entertain during lunchtime! For more information please call 207-772-6828.
Where: 7 Congress Square, Portland
When: 5:00-9:00p
Cost: Free
Where: Waterhouse Field - West Street, Biddeford, Maine
Time: Pre-Game Events at 6:30 p.m., Game at 7:30 p.m.
Cost: Free, though donations are appreciated
Details: The Kora Temple will again be sponsoring the Annual Maine Shrine Lobster Classic All-Star high school football game. Every year eighty-eight student athletes and eighteen coaches volunteer their time and talents in support of helping to improve the lives of physically-challenged children. This game will be played for the benefit of Shriner's Hospitals for Children. To date, over one hundred and twenty-five thousand dollars has been raised to help provide free orthopedic and burn injury care for Maine children. Currently, the Shrine is treating nearly sixteen hundred Maine residents at its Springfield and Boston, Massachusetts facilities.
Where: Fare Share Coop Market - 443 Main street, Norway
Time: 10a - 5p
Cost: Free to $5
Details: Sample locally organically grown vegetables, farm raised meats, baked goods, dairy products, maple syrup and taste and judge the best dish made from natural ingredients. For more information please call 207-743-9044.
Where: The park adjacent to the bank at 254 Main Street, Biddeford
Time: 11:30a - 1p
Cost: Free
Details: These concerts are outdoors so please remember to bring blankets, lawn chairs, bugspray, snacks, and to dress appropriately for the weather. You can bring a brown bag lunch and simply enjoy the music in the warm sunshine - or for a mere $5 donation, you can enjoy a delicious Pit Boss BBQ lunch and help your favorite charity.
All shows start at 11:30 a.m. For more information, call 286-1993 or email markrobinson@maine.rr.com .
Where: Thomas Knight Park - 1 Ocean Street, South Portland
Time: 11:30a - 1:30p
Cost: Free
Details: These concerts are outdoors so please remember to bring blankets, lawn chairs, bugspray, snacks, and to dress appropriately for the weather.
Where: L.L. Bean Flagship Store – Main Street, Freeport
Time: 7:30p
Cost: Free
Details: Various musicians will be playing throughout the summer. The lawn fills up quickly so arrive early with a blanket/lawn chairs, bug spray, and appropriate clothing for the weather.
Where: Festival Plaza - Main Street, Auburn
Time: Movie start at dusk, estimated time of 7:45p
Cost: Free
Details: This event is outdoors so please remember to bring blankets, lawn chairs, bugspray, snacks, and to dress appropriately for the weather.
Where: Harris Farm, 280 Buzzell Road, Dayton
Time: All day
Cost: Adults $8.00 Children $4.00
Details: Open Farm Day will feature our Annual Lunch on the Land. Hayrides will run continuously to the back meadow where a buffet picnic lunch featuring farm fresh foods, such as our own hamburgers, corn and milk, as well as homemade salads and desserts, will be offered. All proceeds will benefit Goodwin's Mills United Methodist Church. The dairy barn will be opened for viewing, and guided hayride tours of the farm will be available. Featuring Farm Fresh Products/Homemade Desserts *Hayrides *Antique Tractors *Fiddlers *Self-Guided Tours* Proceeds to benefit Goodwins Mills United Methodist Church For more information please call 207-499-2678 .
Where: YWCA - 130 East Ave, Lewiston
Time: 3:00 – 4:00p
Cost: $5
For more information please call 782-9268.
Where: Northern York County Family YMCA - 3 Pomerleau Street, Biddeford
Time: 3:30 - 4:30p
Cost: Free
Details: Come have fun in the pool while getting great exercise and having from with your friends! This group is open to CWS houses who have a pass to the YMCA. If your house does not have a pass, but you are interested please contact Judi Harle and/or Emily Perkins by calling 879-1140.
Where: Congress Square- At intersection of High St. and Congress St., Portland
Time: Dusk - Around 8p
Cost: Free
Details: Be sure to bring blankets/folding chairs, snacks/picnic dinner, bug
spray, sunscreen, warm clothing, etc...For more information please call
207-772-6828.
Where: First Parish Church - Maine Street at Bath Road (next to Bowdoin College) in Brunswick
Time: 12 - 1p
Cost: Free, though donations are appreciated.
Details: A tour of the historic building will follow each concert. For more information, please call 207-729-7331.
Where: Brookside Station, 245 Main St., Norway.
Time: 6:00 - 7:00p
Cost: $1.50
Details: Prize Table Bingo. For more information please call 838-2304.
Where: EES - 1512 Minott Ave, Auburn
Start Time: 6:00p
Cost: $3 – popcorn and drinks will be provided.
Please call John F. Murphy Homes at 782-9268 regarding any questions.
Where: Gorham Gazebo - Narragansett School Rt 25, Gorham
Time: 6:30p
Cost: Free
Details: Royal River Philharmonic Jazz Band (cornet, clarinet, trombone, piano, banjo, and tuba) performs and sings selections in the traditional jazz style. The repertoire includes tunes from the ragtime era, early New Orleans, and mainstream early jazz. Please remember to dress for the weather and bring bug spray and something to sit on (chairs, blanket, etc.).For more information please call 207-222-1630.
Where: Festival Plaza - Main Street, Auburn
Time: 7 - 8p
Cost: Free
Details: These concerts are outdoors so please remember to bring blankets, lawn chairs, bugspray, snacks, and to dress appropriately for the weather.
Where: Deering Oaks Park Bandstand - entrance is off Deering Ave in Portland
Time: 7:00p
Cost: Free
Details: These concerts are outdoors so please remember to bring blankets, lawn chairs, bugspray, snacks, and to dress appropriately for the weather.
Where: Brunswick Community Center - Keyes Lane, Brunswick
Time: 7-9p
Cost: Free
Details: Concerts are held outdoors in the field at the Community Center. There are a number of picnic tables available; however, they go quickly so it is recommended that you bring your own chairs. Food vendors will be on site. Come early, choose a spot, have a bite to eat & relax! For more information please call 279-3461 ext. 104.
Where: Monument Square (Across from Portland CWS office)
Time: 7a - 3p
Details: Come buy fresh veggies, flowers, and other goodies while supporting local growers and markets!
Where: Unitarian Universalist Church - 479 Main Street, Norway.
Time: 11:00a
For more information please call 207-743-2828.
Where: Rines Auditorium, Portland Public Library - 5 Monument Square, Portland
Time: 12:00 - 1:00p
Cost: Free!
Details: This series features best-selling authors from Maine and New England as well as from across the nation and world. Bring your lunch and enjoy...Coffee, tea, and light refreshments will be provided.
The Portland Public Library is fully accessible.
Where: Vacationland Bowling Center - 812 Portland Rd, US Route 1, Saco
Time: 4:00 - 7:30p
What the deal entails: $6- 1game+shoes, 1slice of pizza and soda or $9- 2games and shoes, 2sices of pizza and 1 soda. Bowling is reg. $3.40 and $2 for shoes at this time.
Where: Rotary Park - Water Street, Kennebunk
Time: 6:30 - 7:30p
Cost: Free
Details: These concerts are outdoors so please remember to bring blankets, lawn chairs, bugspray, snacks, and to dress appropriately for the weather.
Where: Mill Creek Park - located between Cottage Road, Hinckley Drive and Broadway in S. Portland
Time: 6:30 - 8p
Cost: Free
Details: These concerts are outdoors so please remember to bring blankets, lawn chairs, bugspray, snacks, and to dress appropriately for the weather. Call South Portland Parks & Recreation at 767-7650 for weather-related cancellations.
Postponed concerts will be scheduled on Thursdays, the following day of the concert, unless otherwise noted.
Where: Festival Plaza - Main Street, Auburn
Time: 7:15 - 8:15p
Cost: Free
Details: These concerts are outdoors so please remember to bring blankets, lawn chairs, bugspray, snacks, and to dress appropriately for the weather.
Where: Western Prom Park- off of Western Promenade in Portland
Time: 7:30p
Cost: Free
Details: These concerts are outdoors so please remember to bring blankets, lawn chairs, bugspray, snacks, and to dress appropriately for the weather.
Where: Fountain Park - Lewiston
Time: 12:00p
Cost: Free
Details: This event is outdoors so please remember to bring sunscreen, blankets, lawn chairs, bugspray, snacks, and to dress appropriately for the weather.
Where: Main Street, Biddeford
Time: 5:00 - 9:00p
Details: Come support local artists as they display their work!
Where: Monument Square - At intersection of Elm St. and Congress St., Portland
Time: 5-8p
Cost: Free
Details: Be sure to bring blankets/folding chairs, snacks/picnic dinner, bug
spray, sunscreen, warm clothing, etc...For more information please call
207-772-6828.
Where: 208 Bates Street, Lewiston
Time: 5:30pm – 7:30pm
Where: EES - 1512 Minott Ave, Auburn
Time: 6:00p - 7:30p
Cost: $2
Please call John F. Murphy Homes at 782-9268 regarding any questions.
Where: Memorial Park - Scarborough
Time: 6:30p
Cost: Free
Details: This event is outdoors so please remember to bring sunscreen, blankets, lawn chairs, bugspray, snacks, and to dress appropriately for the weather.
Where: Eastern Prom Park (top of Munjoy Hill, end of Congress St) Portland
Time: 7:00p
Cost: Free
Details: These concerts are outdoors so please remember to bring blankets, lawn chairs, bugspray, snacks, and to dress appropriately for the weather.
Lewis Gallery Exhibits
Exhibit: Carved Out of Light: Portraits of Portland - Woodcut and tile
mosaic by Blue Butterfield and photography by Stephanie Hatzenbuehler
Where: Portland Public Library – 5 Monument Square, Portland
Open Hours: Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 9 to 6, Tuesday and Thursday 12 to 9, and Saturday 9 to 5.
Cost: Free
Details: The Lewis Gallery hosts monthly exhibits of established and emerging artists from Maine and New England. Drawings, paintings, photography, tapestries, weavings, book arts and sculpture are among the media shown in recent months. The Gallery is located in the lower level of the Portland Public.
Where: 75 Russell Street, Lewiston
Open Hours: Tuesday - Saturday, 10:00a – 5:00p
Cost: Free
Details: For this entry in the museum’s Students in the Vault series, Hisa Abe ’08 has assembled woodblock prints in the “Ukiyo-e” genre that highlight the roles, variety and importance of kimono patterns in these widely distributed scenes of popular culture. Open April 4th – July 19th .
Where: 7 Congress Square, Portland
When: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Friday: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
*Free on Fridays from 5:00 – 9:00p!*