Where: Exchange Street and Downtown Portland
Time: 11:00a - 5:00p
Cost: Free
Details: Come on out and experience Maine’s largest one day
festival, starting with a parade from the top of Exchange Street!
The Old Port Festival features multiple stages of music, Maine-made arts and
crafts, great food, shopping, and fun! Please call Portland's Downtown District
at 207 772-6828 for more information.
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: 3:00 - 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: Water Street (off Rt. 4), Livermore Falls
Time: 6-8p
Cost: Free!
For more information please call the Livermore Falls Town Office at 207-897-3321.
Where: Maine Historical Society - 489 Congress St., Portland
Time: 12:00 - 1:00p
Cost: Free
For more information please call 207-774-1822.
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: Water Street (off Rt. 4), Livermore Falls
Time: 6-8p
Cost: Free!
For more information please call the Livermore Falls Town Office at 207-897-3321.
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: Freeport Community Library - 10 Library Drive, Freeport
Time: 6:30p
Details: The Freeport Community Library will be showing the
movie "Admiral Robert E. Peary: The Man and His Island" Wednesday
evening June 4. Joining us will be David Stunz and Harry Rich from Friends of
Eagle Island to share the rich history of the Casco Bay island that was the
cherished retreat of this famous arctic explorer. This event is free and open
to the public. For more information please call 207-865-3307.
Where: Monument Square (intersection of Congress and Elm Streets), Portland
Time: 11:30a - 8p
Cost: Free
Details: Ever wanted to see what a prison cell looks like in Guantanamo Bay? Here's your chance. Amnesty International USA is touring an exact replica of a Guantanamo Bay prison cell, in support of AIUSA's "Denounce Torture" Campaign. The 1,650-pound cell is stopping in Portland and will be on display at Monument Square June 5-7.
Wind Machines - Saco Arts in the Evening for June
Where: 13 Lund Road, Saco
Time: 6:00 – 8:00p
Cost: $2
Please call Ann Thompson at 282-8387 for more information.
Where: Water Street (off Rt. 4), Livermore Falls
Time: 6-8p
Cost: Free!
For more information please call the Livermore Falls Town Office at 207-897-3321.
Where: Monument Square (intersection of Congress and Elm Streets), Portland
Time: 11:30a - 8p
Cost: Free
Details: Ever wanted to see what a prison cell looks like in Guantanamo Bay? Here's your chance. Amnesty International USA is touring an exact replica of a Guantanamo Bay prison cell, in support of AIUSA's "Denounce Torture" Campaign. The 1,650-pound cell is stopping in Portland and will be on display at Monument Square June 5-7.
Where: Riverbank Park - Main Street, Westbrook
Time: 4p - 11p
Cost: Free
Details: Various events will be going on in the park. For specific details please call Michelle Mecteaux at (207)591-8110.
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: The First Parish Church - 425 Congress Street, Portland
Time: 7:30p
Cost: $5 suggested donation
Where: Riverbank Park - Main Street, Westbrook
Time: 10a - 11p
Cost: Free
Details: Various events will be going on in the park, starting with a parade at 10:00a and ending with music in the park and fireworks around 9:30p. For specific details please call Michelle Mecteaux at (207)591-8110.
Where: SailMaine - 58 Fore Street, Portland
Time: 11:00a - 3:00p
Cost: Free!
Details: Free sailboat rides in Portland Harbor, shore-side boat rigging and knot tying demonstrations are among the fun activities. Come learn what this nonprofit community sailing center is all about. Adults, teens and kids (age 8 & up) are welcome. Located as 58 Fore Street, on the Eastern Prom in Portland, SailMaine is on the waterfront, just down the end of Commercial Street, past the new Ocean Gateway Terminal and alongside the walking trail by the Train Museum. For more information visit www.SailMaine.org or call Sarah Helming, Event Coordinator at 207-650-2085.
Where: 302 Range Road, Cumberland
Time: 11a – 3p
Cost: Free
Details: The shelter is open for drop-in visits. Come by between 11:00 am and 3:00 pm on
Where: Castle Tucker, Lee St. at High St., Wiscasset
Time: 11a - 5p
Cost: Free
For more information please call 207) 882-7364.
Where: Nickels-Sortwell House - 121 Main St. Wiscasset
Tie: 11a - 5
Cost: Free
For more information please call 207) 882-7364.
Where: Monument Square (intersection of Congress and Elm Streets), Portland
Time: 11:30a - 8p
Cost: Free
Details: Ever wanted to see what a prison cell looks like in Guantanamo Bay? Here's your chance. Amnesty International USA is touring an exact replica of a Guantanamo Bay prison cell, in support of AIUSA's "Denounce Torture" Campaign. The 1,650-pound cell is stopping in Portland and will be on display at Monument Square June 5-7.
Where: 13 Lund Road, Saco
Time: 10a - 2p
Cost: $15 to make a mid sized bag, $10 for a small bag, and $5 for an eyeglass or cell phone case.
Details: Come and make a felted bag using the traditional wet felting technique…no knitting required! Registration is required by Monday, June 2nd. Space is limited to 6 people! Call 879-1140 and leave a message with Martha Baldwin or email: arts@creativeworksystems.com. You can choose your color upon registration!
Where: Unitarian Universalist Church of Saco - 60 School Street, Saco
Time: 7:00p
Cost: $15 at the door/$12 in advance
Details: This group is fantastic! Very fun and appealing to all types of crowds. Inanna, Sisters in Rhythm, is a percussion and vocal ensemble that explores the heritage and rhythms of West Africa, through original arrangements and compositions invoking ancient traditions of the drum. Advance tickets available in person at the UU Church, by mail or by contacting the UU Church office @ 282-0062, or online at the Inanna Store website.
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: 3:00 - 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.
When: Mondays, June 9th and 16th
Where: CWS - 29 Hampshire Street, Auburn
Time: 6:00 - 8:00p
Cost: $2.50 each class
Please bring in a Tee shirt that you are willing to cut and transform into a beach bag! It can be printed, striped, solid or floral. Minimal hand sewing required. Registration is required. Please contact Rachel Balsamo at 795-6737 ext. 218.
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: 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: 29 Hampshire Street, Auburn
Time: 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Special Instructions: Parking in municipal lot on Hampshire Street
Cost: $2.00 - Price includes a healthy snack and drink.
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: 90 Industrial Park Road, Saco
Time: 6:00pm – 7:30pm
Cost: $1.00
Details: Refreshments and a healthy snack will be served. Don’t forget to bring some money for raffle tickets. The raffle will be drawn for the big prize at the end of the night.
Where: Portland Observatory Museum - 138 Congress Street, Portland
Time: 10:00a - 5:00p
Cost: Free and open to the public
Schedule: 10:00 Flag Raising Ceremony
10:00-5:00 Self-Guided Tours of the Observatory
10:00-2:00 Kids' Activities
11:00, 3:00 Walking tours of Munjoy Hill
12:00 Sea Shanty performance by David Peloquin
1:00, 4:00 Walking tours of Eastern Cemetery
For more information please call (207) 774-5561.
Where: Tate House Museum - 2 Waldo Street, Portland
Time: 10:00a - 3:00p
Cost: Free and open to the public
Please call 207-774-6177 for more information.
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: 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: Southworth Planetarium, USM Portland Campus - 96 Falmouth Street, Portland
Time: 4:00p
Cost: $5
Details: Call 207-780-4249 or send an e-mail to reserve tickets. Purchasing tickets on show day is permitted, provided the show is not sold out.
Where: Portland Observatory Museum - 138 Congress Street, Portland
Time: 10:00a - 5:00p
Details: On Flag Day 1939, the City of Portland first opened the Portland Observatory as a public museum and major landmark for the city. Join us for this annual celebration of the only extant maritime signal station in the United States, with free tours, fun family activities, and walking tours. Flag raising at 10 am; remarks at noon. For more information please call (207) 774-5561.
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: 3:00 - 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.
When: Mondays, June 9th and 16th
Where: CWS - 29 Hampshire Street, Auburn
Time: 6:00 - 8:00p
Cost: $2.50 each class
Please bring in a Tee shirt that you are willing to cut and transform into a beach bag! It can be printed, striped, solid or floral. Minimal hand sewing required. Registration is required. Please contact Rachel Balsamo at 795-6737 ext. 218.
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: 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: 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: Southworth Planetarium, USM Portland Campus - 96 Falmouth Street, Portland
Time: 7:00p
Cost: Admission by donation - $5 recommended
Details: This event is part of the USM SOUTHWORTH PLANETARIUM 2008 SUMMER LECTURE SERIES. For more information and to reserve a ticket please call 207-780-4249 or check out their website - www.usm.maine.edu/planet
Take Your Dog to Work
Day Parade
Where: Post Office Park, Portland
Time: 11:30am
Details: "Take Your Dog to Work Day Parade" will start and end in Post Office Park with a dog adoption event until 2 PM. This is the first year for this parade/march. Come support the pups during this fun event!
Where: 7 Congress Square, Portland
When: 5:00-9:00p
Cost: Free
Where: Cumberland Fair Grounds - Bruce Road, Cumberland
Time: 8a - 4p
Cost: $2.00 per car
Details: This will be an all Breed dog show with obedience trials. Come and see some of the 150 breeds of AKC dogs. There will be food vendors on hand for snack opportunities. For more information please call 207-843-5222.
Where: L.L. Bean Flagship Store - Main Street, Freeport
Time: Events will take place at various times throughout the day.
Cost: Free!
Details: "Join us as we celebrate our 27th annual Maine summer paddling event. You'll see hundreds of kayaks and canoes to compare and try out firsthand. Enjoy clinics, lessons, demonstrations and an opportunity to test paddle your next boat. Beginners and advanced paddlers alike will have a great time at this fun, family-friendly event." For more information please call 800-559-0747, ext. 37222.
Where: Portland High School - 284 Cumberland Ave, Portland
Time: 11:00a - 7:00p
Cost: Free
On Stage at this Event:
Tepmonorom--Cambodian Classical Dance
* Different Drummers Joyful Hearts Club Band
* Irish dancers from Stillson School
* Spanish-Brazilian dance w/Xiomara Alfaro
* Okbari - Turkish oud & drum music
* Traditional Somali folk dancing
* Ayperi - Middle Eastern belly dance
For more information please call 207-772-7595.
Where: 56 Highland Ave, Scarborough
Time: 1p - 4p
Details: Come have fun bowling using the interactive Nintendo Wii gaming system! We'll have bowling going on indoors and other fun games going on outdoors. Please bring your own snacks, though some light snacks and refreshments will be available. Please sign up with the crew at Highland Ave by calling 883-4696.
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: Cumberland Fair Grounds - Bruce Road, Cumberland
Time: 8a - 4p
Cost: $2.00 per car
Details: This will be an all Breed dog show with obedience trials. Come and see some of the 150 breeds of AKC dogs. There will be food vendors on hand for snack opportunities. For more information please call 207-843-5222.
Where: L.L. Bean Flagship Store - Main Street, Freeport
Time: Events will take place at various times throughout the day.
Cost: Free!
Details: "Join us as we celebrate our 27th annual Maine summer paddling event. You'll see hundreds of kayaks and canoes to compare and try out firsthand. Enjoy clinics, lessons, demonstrations and an opportunity to test paddle your next boat. Beginners and advanced paddlers alike will have a great time at this fun, family-friendly event." For more information please call 800-559-0747, ext. 37222.
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: 3:00 - 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: 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: 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: 90 Industrial Park Rd, Saco
Time: 5:30pm
There will be plenty of food music, awards, and FUN!!
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: Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church Grounds - 133 Pleasant Street, Portland
Time: 11:00a - 10:00p
Cost: Free and open to the public
Details: This spectacular three-day Greek Festival is a wonderful family event that each year draws more than 10,000 visitors from around the greater Portland area. Along with the exquisite Greek cuisine, there will be live music and traditional dancing. Guests will dine on exceptional Greek food, cooked the old-fashioned way by hard-working members of the Holy Trinity parish, using authentic Greek recipes, all-natural ingredients and lots of tender, loving care. For more information please call (207) 774-0281.
Where: Main Street, Biddeford
Time: 5:00 - 9:00p
Details: Come support local artists as they display their work!
Where: 208 Bates Street, Lewiston
Time: 5:30pm – 7:30pm
Where: Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church Grounds - 133 Pleasant Street, Portland
Time: 11:00a - 10:00p
Cost: Free and open to the public
Details: This spectacular three-day Greek Festival is a wonderful family event that each year draws more than 10,000 visitors from around the greater Portland area. Along with the exquisite Greek cuisine, there will be live music and traditional dancing. Guests will dine on exceptional Greek food, cooked the old-fashioned way by hard-working members of the Holy Trinity parish, using authentic Greek recipes, all-natural ingredients and lots of tender, loving care. For more information please call (207) 774-0281.
Where: Starting at the corner of Maine & Jefferson Sts. Down Main St. onto Alfred St. onto Graham St. Ext. and onto West St. to St. Louis Field where all weekend activities take place.
Time: 5:30p
Details: St. Louis Field gates open to the public at 4:00p. In the event of inclement weather, the decision to cancel the parade will be made by 4pm. Local radio and tv stations will be notified. NO RAIN DATE. After the parade there will be musical entertainment and much more!
Where: 7 Congress Square, Portland
When: 5:00-9:00p
Cost: Free
Where: Various Westbrook Locations
Time: 5 - 8p
Cost: Free
Click here for map of participating locations - http://westbrookartsandculture.com/Arts%20Walk%20Map%20template%20lo%20rez.pdf
8th Annual Saco Spirit
Sidewalk Arts Festival
Where: Downtown Main Street, Saco
Time: 9a - 4p
Cost: Free
Details: "The Saco Sidewalk Arts Festival Committee invites you to participate in the 38th Annual Arts Festival located in the heart of beautiful downtown Saco. Thousands of people attend this annual event where more than 175 artists display a rich variety of artwork, sculpture and photography." This event will be happening rain or shine! For more information please call 207-286-3546.
Where: St. Louis Park (off West Street), Biddeford
Time: 10:30a - midnight
Various events will be going on throughout the day, including musical entertainment, competitions, comedy shows, and much more!
Where: Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church Grounds - 133 Pleasant Street, Portland
Time: 11:00a - 10:00p
Cost: Free and open to the public
Details: This spectacular three-day Greek Festival is a wonderful family event that each year draws more than 10,000 visitors from around the greater Portland area. Along with the exquisite Greek cuisine, there will be live music and traditional dancing. Guests will dine on exceptional Greek food, cooked the old-fashioned way by hard-working members of the Holy Trinity parish, using authentic Greek recipes, all-natural ingredients and lots of tender, loving care. For more information please call (207) 774-0281.
Wells Harbor Community Park FREE Concerts
Where: Hope Hobbs Gazebo, Wells Harbor Park – Harbor Road, Wells
Time: 6:30pm
Details: Bring a cushion if you plan on using the benches or folding chairs or a blanket just in case the benches are all taken. Picnic dinner and/or snacks and insect repellent is also a good idea :-) Take exit #19 off of 95, take a left onto Sanford Rd (Rt109), left onto Rt 1, right onto Harbor Rd.
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: St. Louis Park (off West Street), Biddeford
Time: 12:30p – 9:30p
Various events will be going on throughout the day, including musical entertainment, competitions, comedy shows, and much more!
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: 3:00 - 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.
Lewis Gallery Exhibits
Exhibit: Immigrants on the Waterfront - Photographs by Nancy Angela Ciocca
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!*