June Community Week on Greens Island

Enjoy a week of community island service projects and rowing and sailing a Bantry Bay gig and other small craft while camping on Greens Island, Maine. This is an all-ages, intergenerational community program designed for those who wish to be part of a community in honin......More

Enjoy a week of community island service projects and rowing and sailing a Bantry Bay gig and other small craft while camping on Greens Island, Maine. This is an all-ages, intergenerational community program designed for those who wish to be part of a community in honing or learning new skills in a fun, supportive atmosphere! Children under 15 must be accompanied by an adult. Our goal for this week is to work together as a community on and off the water. On the island, we will make the property we use even more beautiful, enjoyable, and functional. This will include light construction projects such as building a new wooden outhouse, maintaining trails, and cleaning up the beaches. On the water, we will row and sail our Bantry Bay gigs and other small craft in proximity to Greens Island.  With guidance from Atlantic Challenge USA instructors, participants will be invited to rotate through a range roles throughout the week to keep our crew healthy and our boats well tended.  Instruction, all meals, and safety equipment will be provided. We only have adult sized ones, so you will need to bring a child size one if accompanying a child. 

Greens Island, Penobscot Bay, Maine

Ordinary People, Extraordinary Lives: 200 Years of the Murch Family in Belfast

"Ordinary People, Extraordinary Lives: 200 Years of the Murch Family in Belfast" will be the topic of the Belfast Historical Society’s meeting at 7:00 pm, June 23, in the Abbott Room at the Belfast Free Library. Dana Murch, local genealogist and historical society membe......More

"Ordinary People, Extraordinary Lives: 200 Years of the Murch Family in Belfast" will be the topic of the Belfast Historical Society’s meeting at 7:00 pm, June 23, in the Abbott Room at the Belfast Free Library. Dana Murch, local genealogist and historical society member, will present the program will include stories about the Mayflower; the War of 1812; pump and block making; lawyers and judges and postmasters; Gettysburg; poetry; ice-making; hydro-electric generation; weather-keeping; shoe shops; the Pygmy Circus; and World War II.   The Belfast Historical Society presents talks of local historical interest on the 4th Monday of the month from April through October. All presentations are in the Abbott Room at the Belfast Free Library and are open to the public. Seating is limited to 75. FMI visit BelfastMuseum.org or call 207 338-9229. These programs will be recorded and can be viewed on Belfast Community Television and on the museum website.  

Front Street Shipyard Tours

Welcome to the most capable and versatile boatyard in northern New England. Front Street Shipyard in Belfast, Maine, is a yacht yard, marina and storage facility on Penobscot Bay with an expansive facility and broad capabilities. We cater to the needs of every type of v......More

Welcome to the most capable and versatile boatyard in northern New England. Front Street Shipyard in Belfast, Maine, is a yacht yard, marina and storage facility on Penobscot Bay with an expansive facility and broad capabilities. We cater to the needs of every type of vessel ranging from small recreational boats to commercial vessels and superyachts. Front Street Shipyard is an expansive, thriving yard with deep-water frontage, state-of-the-art equipment and a forward-thinking workforce. Guided tours run every Tuesday and Thursday throughout the summer into early fall. There will be a quick overview of some of the projects they have going on, their waterjet cutting machine, and a tour of several of the buildings (with projects inside).   Duration 40-60 minutes. Meet at the corner of Building #5 by the Harborwalk path (big green building after Front Street Pub & Harborwalk Restaurant on the waterfront).  

Belfast Free Library Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

We warmly invite you to celebrate the recent installation of a state-of-the-art heat pump system at the Belfast Free Library, the result of a collaboration between the City Council and the Library Board of Trustees. Please join us at the open house and ribbon-cutting......More

We warmly invite you to celebrate the recent installation of a state-of-the-art heat pump system at the Belfast Free Library, the result of a collaboration between the City Council and the Library Board of Trustees. Please join us at the open house and ribbon-cutting for this successful community project!

Life Drawing Short Pose (New Night!) @ Waterfall Arts

LIFE DRAWING SHORT POSE (NEW NIGHT!) @ Waterfall Arts Tuesdays @ 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm $15.00   We’re moving back to Tuesdays when the building is officially open!! Please do your best to register online so we have a contact list in case of cancellation.  Th......More

LIFE DRAWING SHORT POSE (NEW NIGHT!) @ Waterfall Arts Tuesdays @ 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm $15.00   We’re moving back to Tuesdays when the building is officially open!! Please do your best to register online so we have a contact list in case of cancellation.  The longest running group of its kind in Midcoast Maine, (AND the only group that offers twice-weekly sessions!) our life drawing group at Waterfall Arts began over a decade ago. Anyone who has an interest in drawing from the figure can join this ongoing, long-running, non-instructional group. Join us on Tuesdays for a short pose, non-instructional, gestural group. The format will be variable, starting with quicker poses and ending with a more lengthy pose each session. $15 per session *Looking for a discount and a warm-up drawing session? If you’re interested in drawing twice a week, we’re offering a Package Deal of $25 for Monday and Saturday sessions if you book them together. Interested in modeling? Learn more here: https://waterfallarts.org/get-involved/work-with-us/life-drawing-models/   Waterfall Arts 256 High Street Belfast, MAine 04915

Waterfall Arts 256 High Street Belfast, MAine 04915

Crafts & Drafts: Watercolor Doodles

These fun, no-pressure creative experiences are great for artists and art-phobes alike, hosted at our favorite brewery in town—Marshall Wharf Brewing Co. A perfect pick for the paint-phobic, this watercolor activity is used by art therapists to help non-artists rela......More

These fun, no-pressure creative experiences are great for artists and art-phobes alike, hosted at our favorite brewery in town—Marshall Wharf Brewing Co. A perfect pick for the paint-phobic, this watercolor activity is used by art therapists to help non-artists relax and get into a state of flow. The method is fool-proof and the colors are gorgeous. Order a drink and enjoy the process!  Marshall Wharf’s menu of beers, wine, and ciders will be available for purchase. Don’t forget to tip your wonderful wait staff!   Ages 21+ Registration is encouraged but we keep some open seats for drop-ins, too!

Marshall Wharf Brewing Co., Upper Deck 36 Marshall Wharf Belfast, ME 04915

Front Porch Jams

Under the stars or in the garden kitchen, join us for an old-fashioned picking party and sing-a-long. Bring your instrument and take part in a guided jam session. This is a community celebration so please pack a picnic and invite friends & family along. 

Searsport Shores Ocean Campground 216 W Main St, Searsport, ME 04974

Creative Cafe at the YMCA (Formerly Community Art Time)

We have moved our community open studio to a fully accessible space, thanks to our partners, Waldo County YMCA! For two hours a week, adults of all abilities and skill level are warmly welcomed to this diner-inspired gathering place for creative exploration. Visi......More

We have moved our community open studio to a fully accessible space, thanks to our partners, Waldo County YMCA! For two hours a week, adults of all abilities and skill level are warmly welcomed to this diner-inspired gathering place for creative exploration. Visit the “buffet” of art supplies and see what speaks to you. Peruse the “menu” of inspiration if you have no idea where to start! Try your hand at the “weekly special” – a low-pressure project led by your hostess. The atmosphere is relaxing and social, with coffee and tea available. Visitors are welcomed to play and explore, or to rekindle an old creative spark and learn new skills. Studies have shown that engaging in art activity lowers blood pressure, increases mood, staves off dementia, builds social connections, and increases immune response.  This program really is for anyone and everyone who would like to reap those benefits in a relaxed, low-commitment setting. Admission is free. A donation jar is at the door and any contributions are appreciated. No membership for the YMCA is necessary, just check in at the front desk! About your hostess: Bridget Matros has been an educator for twenty years, in settings ranging from preschools for homeless children to community centers for seniors with dementia. A published advocate for quality creative development in early childhood, Bridget has conducted trainings and created resources for teachers and parents, empowering them to raise critically thinking problem-solvers. She taught art and music in a Montessori school for four years before coming to Waterfall Arts full time as the the Kids & Families Programs Manager. Here she runs camps, family workshops, afterschool programs, and public events. Ms. Matros is also a trained member of Maine Arts’ Commission’s “Creative Aging” teaching artist roster. With a degree in Social Psychology from Oberlin College, her focus with all audiences is to customize experiences to activate the therapeutic and developmental powers of art. To ensure this and other outreach programs like it can continue to serve our community, consider sponsorship! Contact the Waterfall Arts office at 338-2222.

Waldo County YMCA 157 Lincolnville Ave Belfast, ME 048915 United States

Front Street Shipyard Tours

Welcome to the most capable and versatile boatyard in northern New England. Front Street Shipyard in Belfast, Maine, is a yacht yard, marina and storage facility on Penobscot Bay with an expansive facility and broad capabilities. We cater to the needs of every type of v......More

Welcome to the most capable and versatile boatyard in northern New England. Front Street Shipyard in Belfast, Maine, is a yacht yard, marina and storage facility on Penobscot Bay with an expansive facility and broad capabilities. We cater to the needs of every type of vessel ranging from small recreational boats to commercial vessels and superyachts. Front Street Shipyard is an expansive, thriving yard with deep-water frontage, state-of-the-art equipment and a forward-thinking workforce. Guided tours run every Tuesday and Thursday throughout the summer into early fall. There will be a quick overview of some of the projects they have going on, their waterjet cutting machine, and a tour of several of the buildings (with projects inside).   Duration 40-60 minutes. Meet at the corner of Building #5 by the Harborwalk path (big green building after Front Street Pub & Harborwalk Restaurant on the waterfront).

Belfast Summer Nights

Weekly outdoor live music series. In Steamboat Landing Park, 530-730pm (last two weeks 5-7pm) on Thursdays. FREE CONCERTS - donations gratefully accepted in the basket. Thank you so much! Dogs in upper listening area only. Check social media for updates or weather po......More

Weekly outdoor live music series. In Steamboat Landing Park, 530-730pm (last two weeks 5-7pm) on Thursdays. FREE CONCERTS - donations gratefully accepted in the basket. Thank you so much! Dogs in upper listening area only. Check social media for updates or weather postponements/cancelations. FMI: 207-322-7123 Belfast Summer Nights on Facebook & Instagram JUNE 26 - JADED RAVINS JULY 3 - ROCKVILLE, ANNI & THE RAINMAKERS JULY 10 - SUGARSNAPS JULY 17 - VERY GREASY, FULLY FUNKTIONAL JULY 24 - SEARSMONT STREET BAND JULY 31 - JACOB McCURDY & HIS LARGE ADULT SONS AUGUST 7 - BENNETT KONESNI & FRIENDS AUGUST 14 - THE RIGHT TRACK AUGUST 21 - BOOKHEADSWEETTOOTH, THE SIRENS AUGUST 28 - HUDDLED MASSES (Tentative) (5pm start) SEPTEMBER 4 - THE HOT SUPPERS (5pm start)

34 Commercial St. Belfast, ME (Steamboat Landing Park)

Clifford Arts - Acoustic supergroup Mr. Sun

Acoustic Music supergroup Mr Sun, featuring renowned fiddler Darol Anger, guitarist Grant Gordy, Scottish bassist Aidan O’Donnell, and mandolinist Joe K. Walsh, will play two shows presented by Bagaduce Music Thursday, June 26 at 7:30pm at The Clifford Arts and Student ......More

Acoustic Music supergroup Mr Sun, featuring renowned fiddler Darol Anger, guitarist Grant Gordy, Scottish bassist Aidan O’Donnell, and mandolinist Joe K. Walsh, will play two shows presented by Bagaduce Music Thursday, June 26 at 7:30pm at The Clifford Arts and Student Center, Unity; Friday, June 27 at 7:30pm at Bagaduce Music, Blue Hill.     If you haven’t heard of the cheerfully named supergroup Mr. Sun, you’ve certainly heard itsproponents, four of the finest musicians on the American roots scene: Renowned fiddler Darol Anger, Professor Emeritus at Berklee College of Music, who has released many solo albums in addition to his work with David Grisman and Mike Marshall, and founded the Turtle Island Quartet, Psychograss, and Republic of Strings; Joe K. Walsh, mandolin virtuoso and vocalist who spent four years with the award-winning bluegrass act the Gibson Brothers before becoming solo artist and songwriter and Strings Department Professor at Berklee; all-around guitar genius Grant Gordy, a former member of Dawg Music guru David Grisman’s band; and the phenomenal Scots bassist Aidan O’Donnell, who has backed harpist Maeve Gilchrist and countless modern Jazz heroes. Mr. Suns appearances in the last 4 years at Wintergrass, Grey Fox and Freshgrass, and at IBMA conventions, have created a powerful presence throughout the Acoustic Americana music scene. Tickets and information: www.bagaducemusic.org, (207) 374-5454. 

Clifford Arts Center 42 Depot Street Unity, ME

Printmaking Open Studio @ Waterfall Arts

PRINTMAKING OPEN STUDIO (FRIDAY) @ Waterfall Arts Fridays, 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm EST   Start a new project or finish something you have started. Don’t let your lack of studio equipment be an obstacle! Waterfall Arts has well-furnished and staffed facilities for arti......More

PRINTMAKING OPEN STUDIO (FRIDAY) @ Waterfall Arts Fridays, 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm EST   Start a new project or finish something you have started. Don’t let your lack of studio equipment be an obstacle! Waterfall Arts has well-furnished and staffed facilities for artists of all skill levels to drop in and work independently on their own projects. In addition to providing a workspace and tools, the studios at Waterfall Arts provide a forum for sharing ideas, developing techniques, and experimentation, as well as an opportunity for building community. Artists working in all disciplines are welcome and encouraged to get involved. Drop-in rates are $20 for a 3-hour session. Maximum 5 artists during Open Studios. About the Studio Monitor: MF Morison hails from the west coast where she was primarily known as a metalsmith, apprenticing under Stieg Gusterman (Georgetown, CO) and Thomas Schlicting (Amsterdam). Using acid etch in many processes, she continued to explore this medium, resulting in attending S.F. Art Institute, studying printmaking under the tutelage of Michi Itami. While in SF, MF also worked out of U.C. Berkeley Open Studio and Fort Mason Print Department. Upon her arrival to Midcoast Maine, MF shelved printmaking for a time until she became aware of the Waterfall Arts Printmaking Studio. Since then she has been consistently enthralled and engaged with printmaking, primarily working with copper plate intaglio etching with use of embossment and chine colle. Register for our open studios by calling 207-338-2222 or stopping by in-person.  

Waterfall Arts 256 High Street Belfast, ME 04915

Fourth Friday Art Walk 2025

For many years, the Fourth Friday Art Walk in Belfast has established itself as a summer staple for both residents and tourists alike. Belfast is known by many as an arts destination, and visitors come to our little city to experience our way of life. By showcasing loc......More

For many years, the Fourth Friday Art Walk in Belfast has established itself as a summer staple for both residents and tourists alike. Belfast is known by many as an arts destination, and visitors come to our little city to experience our way of life. By showcasing local talent, creativity, and our strong community, the Fourth Friday Art Walk brings both energy and entrepreneurial opportunity to artists and businesses throughout the summer and fall months. The Fourth Friday Art Walk presents artists with a unique way to showcase their work and engage with crowds of new and returning audiences. Open hours in 2025 will be 4pm - 7pm on: May 23, June 27, July 25, August 22, September 26, and October 24. Look for the teal Fourth Friday flags in windows or doors!

Suppahtime! A Play With Your Food Potluck!

The All Ages Art Happening that lets you play with your food is BACK! Suppahtime is a FREE community pot luck where folks can have FUN at the dinner table. We'll use this Event Page to make sure every color is on the buffet - with a reward for everyone who manages to E......More

The All Ages Art Happening that lets you play with your food is BACK! Suppahtime is a FREE community pot luck where folks can have FUN at the dinner table. We'll use this Event Page to make sure every color is on the buffet - with a reward for everyone who manages to EAT a RAINBOW! Look for ideas, kids-can recipes, and let us know what you're bringing to the table! We start by serving up pretend appetizers created from a play-doh buffet. Then, we dig in to dinner. Make a new friend and try a new food! For the big finale... your dessert plate is your canvas. What delicious masterpiece can you make? SNAP Ed and Waterfall Arts will provide freebies to take home, to keep kids creative in the kitchen. RAINBOW EATERS, UNITE! (Don't forget to hit "Interested" and check your notifications for ideas, updates, and to let us know what you can bring to the table!) Know a farm or grocer who'd like to donate? Give us a shout!   This program is a partnership between Waterfall Arts, Maine SNAP-Ed, and Waldo County YMCA. Maine SNAP-Ed is funded by the USDA’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, which is administered by the Office for Family Independence at the Maine Department of Health and Human Services and implemented statewide by the University of New England through contracts with local community organizations. Maine SNAP-Ed educates families experiencing low income on low-cost healthy eating and active lifestyles. Contact [email protected] or 207-221-4560 for more info on their services.

Waldo County YMCA, 157 Lincolnville Ave, Belfast, ME

Arts in the Park Belfast

The Belfast Area Chamber of Commerce is pleased to invite you to the 29th annual Arts in the Park on June 28 & 29, 2025 on the waterfront featuring over 100 Maine artists! Rain or shine! 34 Commercial Street, Belfast, Maine This is one of the most respected arts and ......More

The Belfast Area Chamber of Commerce is pleased to invite you to the 29th annual Arts in the Park on June 28 & 29, 2025 on the waterfront featuring over 100 Maine artists! Rain or shine! 34 Commercial Street, Belfast, Maine This is one of the most respected arts and fine crafts festivals in midcoast Maine. The variety of art offerings are outstanding, along with live music, and the smells of local eats all adding to the creative atmosphere. The venue is undeniably beautiful, in a large open park on the ocean’s edge, with a harborwalk, sailboats nearby and a summer breeze to enjoy. The Gazebo at Steamboat Landing hosts live music throughout the weekend.

Printmaking Open Studio @ Waterfall Arts

PRINTMAKING OPEN STUDIO (SATURDAY): KENNEDY PRESS @ Waterfall Arts Saturdays, 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm EST   Start a new project or finish something you have started. Don’t let your lack of studio equipment be an obstacle! Waterfall Arts has well-furnished and staffe......More

PRINTMAKING OPEN STUDIO (SATURDAY): KENNEDY PRESS @ Waterfall Arts Saturdays, 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm EST   Start a new project or finish something you have started. Don’t let your lack of studio equipment be an obstacle! Waterfall Arts has well-furnished and staffed facilities for artists of all skill levels to drop in and work independently on their own projects. In addition to providing a workspace and tools, the studios at Waterfall Arts provide a forum for sharing ideas, developing techniques, and experimentation, as well as an opportunity for building community. Artists working in all disciplines are welcome and encouraged to get involved. Drop-in rate is $20 for this 3-hour session. Maximum 5 artists during Open Studios. About the Studio Monitor: MF Morison hails from the west coast where she was primarily known as a metalsmith, apprenticing under Stieg Gusterman (Georgetown, CO) and Thomas Schlicting (Amsterdam). Using acid etch in many processes, she continued to explore this medium, resulting in attending S.F. Art Institute, studying printmaking under the tutelage of Michi Itami. While in SF, MF also worked out of U.C. Berkeley Open Studio and Fort Mason Print Department. Upon her arrival to Midcoast Maine, MF shelved printmaking for a time until she became aware of the Waterfall Arts Printmaking Studio. Since then she has been consistently enthralled and engaged with printmaking, primarily working with copper plate intaglio etching with use of embossment and chine colle. Register for our open studios by calling 207-338-2222 or stopping by in-person.

Waterfall Arts 256 High Street Belfast, ME 04915

Waterfall Arts 25th Anniversary Open House & “Portals into our Future” Reception

25th Anniversary Open House & “Portals into our Future” Reception Friday, June 28 | 5–8PM | Free & Open to All Waterfall Arts, 256 High Street, Belfast, ME Celebrate 25 years of community, creativity, and connection at Waterfall Arts! Our Open House will feature ......More

25th Anniversary Open House & “Portals into our Future” Reception Friday, June 28 | 5–8PM | Free & Open to All Waterfall Arts, 256 High Street, Belfast, ME Celebrate 25 years of community, creativity, and connection at Waterfall Arts! Our Open House will feature live glassblowing, printmaking, and ceramics demonstrations, open artist studios, and a free hands-on art activity for all ages. At the heart of the evening is the opening reception for Portals into our Future, a bold group exhibition curated by Ashley Page and Amy Tingle. Featuring 25 visionary artists, the show imagines what the next 25 years of art in Maine could look like—exploring themes of identity, environment, and transformation through printmaking, photography, glass, ceramics, and interdisciplinary work. Come meet the artists, tour the studios, and be part of a vibrant conversation about Maine’s creative future. All are welcome—bring a friend and celebrate with us!

Waterfall Arts, 256 High Street, Belfast, ME

Burger Night at Bell the Cat

BURGER NIGHT AT BELL THE CAT Every other Monday thru Summer Patio dining when weather permits!

18 Hatley Rd. Belfast

Finding Our Voices "Into the Light!" July Festival

For the third annual Finding Our Voices "Into the Light!" Festival fundraiser, SEVENTY Midcoast eateries are providing a special yellow "Into the Light!" menu item through the month of July with all or part of the proceeds going to our grassroots nonprofit. Additional M......More

For the third annual Finding Our Voices "Into the Light!" Festival fundraiser, SEVENTY Midcoast eateries are providing a special yellow "Into the Light!" menu item through the month of July with all or part of the proceeds going to our grassroots nonprofit. Additional Midcoast businesses are offering yellow books, clothing, jewelry and a raffle for an armchair at Windsor Chairmakers. How much yellow can YOU eat, drink and buy in July to bring light to Maine's women domestic abuse survivors? And check out July's first annual Blue Hill Peninsula edition too 

Seventy eateries across 17 towns from Thomaston to Searsport and also inland will be promoting special yellow "Into the Light!" food and drink menu items through July, with an additional 10 businesses providing special store items. Fifty businesses i

Front Street Shipyard Tours

Welcome to the most capable and versatile boatyard in northern New England. Front Street Shipyard in Belfast, Maine, is a yacht yard, marina and storage facility on Penobscot Bay with an expansive facility and broad capabilities. We cater to the needs of every type of v......More

Welcome to the most capable and versatile boatyard in northern New England. Front Street Shipyard in Belfast, Maine, is a yacht yard, marina and storage facility on Penobscot Bay with an expansive facility and broad capabilities. We cater to the needs of every type of vessel ranging from small recreational boats to commercial vessels and superyachts. Front Street Shipyard is an expansive, thriving yard with deep-water frontage, state-of-the-art equipment and a forward-thinking workforce. Guided tours run every Tuesday and Thursday throughout the summer into early fall. There will be a quick overview of some of the projects they have going on, their waterjet cutting machine, and a tour of several of the buildings (with projects inside).   Duration 40-60 minutes. Meet at the corner of Building #5 by the Harborwalk path (big green building after Front Street Pub & Harborwalk Restaurant on the waterfront).  

Life Drawing Short Pose (New Night!) @ Waterfall Arts

LIFE DRAWING SHORT POSE (NEW NIGHT!) @ Waterfall Arts Tuesdays @ 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm $15.00   We’re moving back to Tuesdays when the building is officially open!! Please do your best to register online so we have a contact list in case of cancellation.  Th......More

LIFE DRAWING SHORT POSE (NEW NIGHT!) @ Waterfall Arts Tuesdays @ 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm $15.00   We’re moving back to Tuesdays when the building is officially open!! Please do your best to register online so we have a contact list in case of cancellation.  The longest running group of its kind in Midcoast Maine, (AND the only group that offers twice-weekly sessions!) our life drawing group at Waterfall Arts began over a decade ago. Anyone who has an interest in drawing from the figure can join this ongoing, long-running, non-instructional group. Join us on Tuesdays for a short pose, non-instructional, gestural group. The format will be variable, starting with quicker poses and ending with a more lengthy pose each session. $15 per session *Looking for a discount and a warm-up drawing session? If you’re interested in drawing twice a week, we’re offering a Package Deal of $25 for Monday and Saturday sessions if you book them together. Interested in modeling? Learn more here: https://waterfallarts.org/get-involved/work-with-us/life-drawing-models/   Waterfall Arts 256 High Street Belfast, MAine 04915

Waterfall Arts 256 High Street Belfast, MAine 04915

Front Porch Jams

Under the stars or in the garden kitchen, join us for an old-fashioned picking party and sing-a-long. Bring your instrument and take part in a guided jam session. This is a community celebration so please pack a picnic and invite friends & family along. 

Searsport Shores Ocean Campground 216 W Main St, Searsport, ME 04974