Bar Harbor Ghost Walk: Discover Haunted Heritage with American Ghost Walks

Join the Bar Harbor Ghost Walk with American Ghost Walks for a spine-chilling experience exploring the haunted history of this sea-swept town. Encounter eerie tales of Bar Harbor's ghostly heritage, including the infamous Ledgelawn Inn, home to the jilted bride ghost, M......More

Join the Bar Harbor Ghost Walk with American Ghost Walks for a spine-chilling experience exploring the haunted history of this sea-swept town. Encounter eerie tales of Bar Harbor's ghostly heritage, including the infamous Ledgelawn Inn, home to the jilted bride ghost, Mary Margaret. Immerse yourself in 90 minutes of ghostly mysteries as you wander near the Shore Path by the cannons. Uncover the secrets of Bar Harbor's most haunted building and witness paranormal encounters firsthand. Book your spot now to learn more about the chilling legends that haunt this historic town.

Meeting Point: Near the Shore Path by the cannons

Figure Drawing

Where the model is the star: a series of 20 minute poses with no instruction, but plenty of easels, supplies, tea, and friendly fellow artists. 18 and over; under 18 allowed with parental attendance.

ArtWaves 1345a State Hwy 102 Bar Harbor, ME 04609

Downeast Community Dance

1st, 3rd, & 5th Sundays 10:00am - 11:30am, Dance Studio Join us for the Downcast Community Dance, a recurring gathering designed to bring movement, music, and connection to Bar Harbor. Hosted at ArtWaves, this inclusive event welcomes dancers of all levels to come toget......More

1st, 3rd, & 5th Sundays 10:00am - 11:30am, Dance Studio Join us for the Downcast Community Dance, a recurring gathering designed to bring movement, music, and connection to Bar Harbor. Hosted at ArtWaves, this inclusive event welcomes dancers of all levels to come together and share in the joy of creative expression. The dance takes place on Sundays from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM on the 1st, 3rd, and 5th Sundays of the month, offering a rhythm to your week and a space for both beginners and seasoned dancers to feel at home. $10 suggested donation. For questions or more information, please contact [email protected]

Dance Studio 1345-A State Highway 102 Bar Harbor, ME 04609

Which Stitch?

Mondays from 10 AM - 12 PM in the Kaleidoscope studio. Which Stitch? is a community group where participants bring their current fiber and needle projects to work and converse with each other. Participants are welcome to use ArtWaves' supply of materials to knit, croche......More

Mondays from 10 AM - 12 PM in the Kaleidoscope studio. Which Stitch? is a community group where participants bring their current fiber and needle projects to work and converse with each other. Participants are welcome to use ArtWaves' supply of materials to knit, crochet, sew, mend, embroider, weave, felt, cross stitch, and so much more! Beginning instruction can be provided and the occasional special guest will introduce new techniques and demo their work. This ongoing group maintains an email list for people interested in receiving regular updates and information. If you would like to be included, please email [email protected]. Which Stitch? is a drop-in group, no registration is required. It is free for ArtWaves Members and a $5 suggested donation for non-members

Kaleidoscope Studio, ArtWaves Campus

Baby and Toddler Time

Join Abby for fingerplays, songs, and stories! Older siblings are welcome to join in.

Jesup Memorial Library

Baby and Toddler Time

Join Abby for fingerplays, songs, and stories! Older siblings are welcome to join in.

Jesup Memorial Library

Figure Drawing

Where the model is the star: a series of 20 minute poses with no instruction, but plenty of easels, supplies, tea, and friendly fellow artists. 18 and over; under 18 allowed with parental attendance.

ArtWaves 1345a State Hwy 102 Bar Harbor, ME 04609

Knitting Retreat: Acadia National Park Beanie

Welcome to the Knitting Retreat! Come join us at Southwest Harbor for a relaxing day of knitting and creativity. We will be making cozy beanies inspired by the beautiful Acadia National Park. Event Date: November 6, 2025 at 4:00 PM (Eastern Time) Don't miss this opportu......More

Welcome to the Knitting Retreat! Come join us at Southwest Harbor for a relaxing day of knitting and creativity. We will be making cozy beanies inspired by the beautiful Acadia National Park. Event Date: November 6, 2025 at 4:00 PM (Eastern Time) Don't miss this opportunity to connect with fellow knitting enthusiasts and enjoy the stunning surroundings. See you there!

Southwest Harbor

Paint 'n' Sip: Tufted Titmouse

Join us for our monthly evening paint ?n? sip workshops with instructor Erika Elizabeth at the Gilley for a fun evening of learning and art. Students are guided step by step through the process of painting, with plenty of explanation and instruction along the way. Each......More

Join us for our monthly evening paint ?n? sip workshops with instructor Erika Elizabeth at the Gilley for a fun evening of learning and art. Students are guided step by step through the process of painting, with plenty of explanation and instruction along the way. Each month has a different theme and inspiration-painting. For November, it will be the sprightly little Tufted Titmouse on a branch surrounded by autumn berries. Sip on wine, tea or seltzer as part of this adults-only class, which is suitable for artists of all levels who are at least 21 years old. All materials and beverages provided.

Wendell Gilley Museum 4 Herrick Rd Southwest Harbor

Flash Fiction with Annaliese Jakimides

Award-winning writer Annaliese Jakimides will teach a flash fiction workshop, using art currently on display at the museum as inspiration. “Likely, you'll surprise yourself with what bubbles up,” says Jakimides. “Flash fiction is known by many names, including sudden fi......More

Award-winning writer Annaliese Jakimides will teach a flash fiction workshop, using art currently on display at the museum as inspiration. “Likely, you'll surprise yourself with what bubbles up,” says Jakimides. “Flash fiction is known by many names, including sudden fiction, short-short stories, and microfiction. Although people often think it's a ‘new’ form of writing, it's been around for as long as we've been writing stories.” Jakimides has placed in the World's Best Short-Short Story Contest multiple times. Winner of the Acadia Prize in Poetry, Annaliese Jakimides has more than five hundred publications in magazines, journals, anthologies, and newspapers, and broadcast online and on radio. She has multiple Pushcart Prize nominations and has been a finalist for the Maine Literary Awards in both Poetry and Nonfiction—multiple times for each one—as well as for the Stephen Dunn Poetry Prize. Her work has also been included in art venues such as ArtWord at the Portland Museum of Art. Her essay for NPR’s vaunted This I Believe program was included in the show’s anthology and CD, curated by Liane Hansen. Jakimides’ most recent publication is the essay “I Tell Henry the Plate Is Red,” in the anthology Breaking Bread (Beacon Press, 2022). A native of inner-city Boston, she moved to northern Maine and raised a family, growing almost all of their food and pumping water by hand. She currently lives in an apartment overlooking the copper dome of the Bangor Public Library. She is also a noted teacher of writing. In addition to working with urban environmental justice organizations and international arts groups, she has developed humanities programs for schools and discussed life through the lens of children’s literature in a variety of settings, including prisons, community centers, and libraries.

Wendell Gilley Museum