Calendar
July
6 - 12
Monday, July 6th
Family Open Studio - Materials Exploration. 9am-noon, Emerson Hall, Downstairs. Come for a little while or stay for all three hours! These gatherings are intended for families or individuals. Dress for mess! We look forward to exploring with you! Please review details here.
Wednesday, July 8th
Cyanotype Printing with Katama Murray. Noon-3pm, Adams School Art Room, 27 School Street. Experiment with natural patterns and mindful making! This class will focus on various cyanotype printing techniques on fabric and paper to create a series of works. Register here.
Thursday, July 9th
Noah Brooks Series Night Two with Ted Lameyer. 6-7pm, Witherle Library Reading Room. Architect and historian Ted Lameyer will present a three-part series based on his extensive research on Castine’s own Noah Brooks. Light refreshments will be served. Details here.
Saturday, July 11th
Castine Town Band at Penobscot Days. 12.30pm, Penobscot Historical Society. Come see the town band at Penobscot Days! You can see the full schedule for this celebration, happening July 11th and 12th, here.
Saturday, July 11th
An Afternoon of Brahms and Schumann, presented by Trinitarian Congregational Parish of Castine and Castine Arts Association. 4pm, Main Street Church, 68 Main Street. Featuring Marion Feldman, Cello, and Patricia Stowell, Piano. Reception to follow/
Sunday, July 12th - Thursday, July 16th
Maine Maritime Academy Training Cruise. Students expected to return to Castine during this time. Details regarding the summer port calls here.
July
13 - 19
Tuesday, July 14th
Bastille Day. All day, throughout Castine. See poster image for details!
Wednesday, July 15th
Frogtown Mountain Puppeteers. 6-7pm, Emerson Hall. Back by popular demand: a reprise of Everybody Loves Pirates. Bring the family to enjoy one of the region’s finest traveling troupes. ~45 minutes, recommended for ages 4 and up. Details here.
Thursday, July 16th
Noah Brooks Series Night Three with Ted Lameyer. 6-7pm, Witherle Library Reading Room. Architect and historian Ted Lameyer will present a three-part series based on his extensive research on Castine’s own Noah Brooks. Light refreshments will be served. Details here.
Thursday, July 16th
DunCreagan. 6-7pm, Hutchins Education Center of Wilson Museum. An ensemble dedicated to Irish and Scottish traditional music, DunCreagan will present creative arrangements of both old and new songs and tunes in the traditional style. Details here.
Friday, July 17th
Author Event: Caroline Bicks, Monsters in the Archives. 5-7pm. Part literary master class, part biography, part memoir and investigation into our deepest anxieties, Monsters in the Archives—authorized by Stephen King himself and informed by interviews Bicks had with him—is unlike anything ever published about the master of horror. Books available for sale and signing. Details here.
Friday, July 17th
Castine Town Band Performance. 6-7pm, Wilson Museum’s Shore Lot. Bring a chair and enjoy the Castine Town Band’s free outdoor concert performed along the picturesque shores of Penobscot Bay. In the case of rain, the performance will be held at Emerson Hall. Details here.
Saturday, July 18th
Hear Ye, Hear Ye. Come to the Colonial Version of “Firing Line”, an Inside Look at What Happened to the Penobscot Expedition. 10am, Town Common. General Peleg Wardsworth will moderate a discussion with Commodore Dudley Saltonstall and General Solomon Lovell. Q&A following. Contributions will be accepted for uniform enhancements.
July
20 - 26
Monday, July 20th
Family Open Studio - Materials Exploration. 9am-noon, Emerson Hall, Downstairs. Come for a little while or stay for all three hours! These gatherings are intended for families or individuals. Dress for mess! We look forward to exploring with you! Please review details here.
Monday, July 20th
Chewonki Presents Owls of Maine. 1-2pm, Emerson Hall. A live owl is the highlights of this program, which introduces participants to the owls native to Maine and New England. Children 8 and under must be an accompanied by a grownup. Details here.
Thursday, July 23rd
Lecture with Jerome Magnifico “Lost Architectural Gems of Old Castine”. 6-7.30pm, location update TBA. Join Castine historian Jerome Magnifico for a fascinating look into the “lost” architecture of Castine. This talk will be aphotographic journey back to 19th and early 20th century Castine. Details here.
Friday, July 24th
Castine House & Garden Tour. 10am-4pm, throughout Castine. The Tour features 12 beautiful homes and 3 gracious gardens in the scenic village of Castine. Rain or shine. Details and tickets on the Tour website here.
Saturday, July 25th
Art Under the Elms. 10am-4pm, Town Common. After a successful event in 2025, Art Under the Elms returns for what is sure to be a lovely day on the green with artists, music, delicious food, and cool beverages. Admission is free. Announcement here. Details and artist application here.
July 27
- August 2
Monday, July 27th
“Jewelry & Watches in the Visual Arts – from Antiquity to Present Day” with Sacha Grippando. 6-7pm, Castine Historical Society, Mitchell Room. This illuminating lecture will explore how the visual arts utilize jewelry and watches to define characters and convey specific traits. Register here.
Tuesday, July 28th
Dyce Head Light Open Day. 1-4pm, Dyce Head Light. Enjoy a tour and the view! The Castine Historical Society has created an updated display to view, making this summer a perfect time for either a first or a return visit to Dyce Head Light! Learn more about Dyce Head Light here.
Wednesday, July 29th
Author Event: Gillian French. 1:30-2:30pm. Author Gillian French will read from her new novel, Restless Bones, the second in her adult mystery series, featuring Shaw Connolly. Books will be available for sale. Details here.
Wednesday, July 29th
Waterfront Wednesday Concert Series: Nu-Force Big Band, Directed by Brian Nadeau. 6-8pm, Castine Town Dock. Enjoy live music on select Wednesdays this summer. Local takeouts will provide food & beverage. Free to the public, donations gladly accepted. Details here.
Thursday, July 30th
Castine Classic Yacht Race. 12pm Race Start (first class), Castine Yacht Club. The 19.4nm race from Castine to Camden will attract a magnificent fleet of yachts and is the first of three days of racing culminating with the Eggemoggin Reach Regatta on August 1st. Details here.
Thursday, July 30th
Family Movie Night. 5-7pm, Witherle Library Reading Room. Film to be announced. Details to come here.
Friday, July 31st
Castine Town Band Performance. 6-7pm, Wilson Museum’s Shore Lot. Bring a chair and enjoy the Castine Town Band’s free outdoor concert performed along the picturesque shores of Penobscot Bay. In the case of rain, the performance will be held at Emerson Hall. Details here.
Special Note: Tuesday, July 28th – Monday, August 3rd
Celebrate America’s 250th Birthday in the Penobscot River’s Historic 4-Port Loop. See the mighty Penobscot River come to life with Tall Ships & vessels from the past and future! View details here.
August
3 - 9
Monday, August 3rd
Family Open Studio - Materials Exploration. 9am-noon, Emerson Hall, Downstairs. Come for a little while or stay for all three hours! These gatherings are intended for families or individuals. Dress for mess! We look forward to exploring with you! Please review details here.
Saturday, August 8th
Young Entrepreneurs Market. 11am-1pm, Town Common. Last year’s wildly successful market concept returns! We welcome anyone aged 14 and younger to have a free booth. Just email mainesyouthmarket@gmail.com.
August
10 - 16
Tuesday, August 11th
Dyce Head Light Open Day. 1-4pm, Dyce Head Light. Enjoy a tour and the view! The Castine Historical Society has created an updated display to view, making this summer a perfect time for either a first or a return visit to Dyce Head Light! Learn more about Dyce Head Light here.
Wednesday, August 12th - Saturday, August 15th
The Downeast Art & Antiques Show. Preview party August 12th, with the show August 13th - 15th. Details to come here.
Wednesday, August 12th
Waterfront Wednesday Concert Series: Mark Miller, Legendary Blues Guitarist. 6-8pm, Castine Town Dock. Enjoy live music on select Wednesdays this summer. Local takeouts will provide food & beverage. Free to the public, donations gladly accepted. Details here.
Thursday, August 13th
Pulliam Lecture with Carl Little. 7-8pm. Join Castine Historical Society for our annual Pulliam Lecture with curator of Francis Hamabe’s Maine: A Life in Art, Carl Little. This talk will explore Hamabe’s life and career in Downeast Maine, and his connections to Castine. Details to follow here.
Friday, August 14th
Castine Town Band Performance. 6-7pm, Wilson Museum’s Shore Lot. Bring a chair and enjoy the Castine Town Band’s free outdoor concert performed along the picturesque shores of Penobscot Bay. In the case of rain, the performance will be held at Emerson Hall. Details here.
Saturday, August 15th
Wilson Museum at the Blue Hill Maritime Heritage Festival. 10am-4pm. Come find us under the big tent to make wooden boats and rope the old fashioned way! All ages invited. Details here.
general note: There is a wedding in town this weekend. Cheers to the happy couple!
August
17 - 23
Monday, August 17th
Family Open Studio - Materials Exploration. 9am-noon, Emerson Hall, Downstairs. Come for a little while or stay for all three hours! These gatherings are intended for families or individuals. Dress for mess! We look forward to exploring with you! Please review details here.
Thursday, August 20th
Castine Historical Society Annual Meeting. 4-6pm. Details to follow here.
Saturday, August 22nd
Wilson Museum Artisan Market & Picnic. 10am-5pm, Wilson Museum. The Market is our way of promoting and supporting today’s fine artisans and craftspeople on and around the Blue Hill Peninsula and beyond, inspired by our history and our mission. Details here.
August
24 - 30
Tuesday, August 25th
Dyce Head Light Open Day. 1-4pm, Dyce Head Light. Enjoy a tour and the view! The Castine Historical Society has created an updated display to view, making this summer a perfect time for either a first or a return visit to Dyce Head Light! Learn more about Dyce Head Light here.
Saturday, August 29th
Castine Historical Society Bean Supper and Volunteer Appreciation. 5-7pm. Maine bean suppers are a traditional way for communities to gather, chat, and break bread over a good meal. In that spirit, we’re inviting our local community to join us to celebrate the season. Details to follow here.
August 31
- Sept 6
Tuesday, September 1st
Demystifying Plastic Pollution with Dr. Charlie Rolsky. 6-7pm, Wilson Museum Hutchins Education Center. Explore the complexities of our relationship with plastic in an engaging discussion led by plastic pollution expert, Dr. Charlie Rolsky of the Shaw Institute. Details here.
September
7 - 13
Monday, September 7th
Labor Day.
Wednesday, September 9th
Waterfront Wednesday Concert Series: New Shades of Blue, Chris Poulin / Julie Ann Gardner. 6-8pm, Castine Town Dock. Enjoy live music on select Wednesdays this summer. Local takeouts will provide food & beverage. Free to the public, donations gladly accepted. Details here.
Saturday, September 12th
Castine Film Festival. All Day, Delano Theatre. Details here.
Saturday, September 12th
Dyce Head Light Open Day. 10a-2pm, Dyce Head Light. Enjoy a tour and the view! The Castine Historical Society has created an updated display to view, making this summer a perfect time for either a first or a return visit to Dyce Head Light! Learn more about Dyce Head Light here.
September
14 - 20
Sept
21 - 27
Thursday, September 24th
Penobscot Expedition Talk and Archive Tour with Dr. Liam Riordan. 5-7:30pm, Join Dr. Liam Riordan of the University of Maine for a lecture on the Penobscot Expedition, to honor the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. Details to follow here.
Friday, September 25th - Sunday, September 27th
Maine Maritime Academy Homecoming Weekend. Details to come here.
Sept 28
- October 4
Wednesday, September 30th
Wilson Museum Last Day of the Season. 10am-5pm, Wilson Museum & Perkins Gallery.
Archived Calendar
April
13 - 19
Wednesday, April 15th
Sashiko Workshop. 10am-12pm, Witherle Memorial Library (downstairs). Make a Sashiko Pincushion! Learn about this Japanese embroidery technique and create a useful and beautiful object. Three two-hour workshops (April 1, 8, 15). Registration and details here.
Thursday, April 16th
Potluck and a Movie Night: Penguin Lessons. Potluck starts at 5:30pm followed by the film at 6:30pm (you can opt to just come for the film), Emerson Hall. Hosted by Castine Arts Association. Details here.
Saturday, April 18th
Castine Clean Up Day. 9am-12pm, starts at Wilson Museum’s Hutchins Center. Kicking off with a Waffle Bar and 44 North Coffee, then head to town to help clean up Castine in celebration of Earth Day. Invitation here. More details here.
Composting Workshop. 12:45pm, Witherle Memorial Library (downstairs). Learn how to turn your vegetable scraps into rich garden soil. 15-minute presentation followed by Q&A. Event details here. Composting Starter Guide Trifold shared at the event here.
A Little Afternoon Music. 1:30-2:30pm, Witherle Memorial Library. Heather Emanuelson performs. Details here.
Sunday, April 19th
Graham Platner Town Hall. 3pm, Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Castine. Platner is running for the US Senate in November. This event is his first Town Hall in Castine. All are welcome.
April
20 - 26
Wednesday, April 22nd
CAA-Witherle Play Reading Group: “A Doll’s House Part 2”. 4:30-6pm, Witherle Memorial Library. Part two of two readings of A Doll’s House Part 2 by Lucas Hnath. Copies of the script are available at the library. All are welcome. Refreshments will be served. Details here.
Saturday, April 25th
A Little Afternoon Music. 1:30-2:30pm, Witherle Memorial Library. James Brubeck performs. Details here.
Sunday, April 26th
Lecture on Invasive Plants. 1-3pm, Rural Hall, 680 Surry Road in Surry. Cosponsored by Surry Garden Club and Evergreen Garden Club.
April 27
- May 3
Monday, April 27th
MMA Student Business Plan Competition. 6-8pm, Alfond Student Center (Harborview Room). In partnership with Rising Tide Media, student business plan ideas will come to life in a live pitch competition worth $4000. All are welcome. Vote for the People’s Choice Winners! Details here.
Thursday, April 30th
Potluck and a Movie Night: October Sky. Potluck starts at 5:30pm followed by the film at 6:30pm (you can opt to just come for the film), Emerson Hall. Hosted by Castine Arts Association. Details here.
H.O.M.E.'s 2026 Annual Meeting and Free Potluck Dinner. 5:30 pm-7:30pm, St. Vincent de Paul Church (60 Franklin St. in Bucksport). Folks are invited to bring a dish to share, but it is not required. Invitation here.
Friday, May 1st
Botanical Eco Printing Workshop with artist and educator Katama Murray. 1-4pm, Hutchins Education Center, Wilson Museum. Transform ordinary plants into unique, colorful imprints through the process of eco-printing. Event and registration details here.
Saturday, May 2nd
Maine Maritime Academy Commencement Ceremony. 11.30am, Alexander Field House. For a full commencement schedule, as well as a link to watch online, visit here.
Sunday, May 3rd
Maine Maritime Academy Training Cruise Commences. Portland, Maine. Details regarding the summer port calls here.
May
4 - 10
Monday, May 4th
Public Informational Meeting to review May 9th Town Meeting WARRANT. 4pm, Emerson Hall. The Selectboard, Town Manager and Finance Officer take this opportunity to review and answer questions the voters have to prepare for the Saturday, May 9th, Town Meeting.
Saturday, May 9th
Castine Town Meeting. 8:30am, Emerson Hall. You can see the Town Warrant here.
May
11 - 17
Tuesday, May 12th
Exploration in Wood: A Hands-On Woodworking Workshop with Aaron Margolis. 6-7:30pm, Wilson Museum Hutchins Education Center. A workshop based on curiosity, we will deconstruct a log, to learn how the lifecycle/biography of a tree is made. Registration and details here.
Thursday, May 14th
Potluck and a Movie Night: Marty. Potluck starts at 5:30pm followed by the film at 6:30pm (you can opt to just come for the film), Emerson Hall. Hosted by Castine Arts Association. Details here.
Saturday, May 16th
The Animal and Wood: A Hands-On Woodworking Workshop with Aaron Margolis. 1-5pm, Wilson Museum Hutchins Education Center. Construct, carve and otherwise fashion animals (real or imagined). Please bring 3 materials that inspire you. Registration and details here.
May
18 - 24
Wednesday, May 20th
Castine Community Storywalk Celebration.1-2pm, Storywalk, at the corner of Court and Spring Streets. Celebrating the completion of the Storywalk and the native plantings that have been installed around the pathway. With many thanks to the volunteers and partners.
Saturday, May 23rd
Castine Garden Club Plant Sale and Adams School Bake Sale, sponsored by the 8th Grade Class. 9am, Emerson Hall. Annuals, perennials, herbs, vegetable seedlings, geraniums, from the Garden Club. Tasty treats on offer from the 8th grade class, with proceeds supporting their class trip.
Saturday, May 23rd
Opening Day for Francis Hamabe’s Maine: A Life in Art. 10am-4pm, Castine Historical Society. Hamabe’s artworks are a love letter to Maine. Curated by Carl Little, a curator, art critic, and friend of Hamabe, Francis Hamabe’s Maine is a joyful exploration of an artist’s interpretation of Maine.
May
25 - 31
Monday, May 25th
Memorial Day.
Tuesday, May 26th
Invasive Plant Educational Workshop. 10am-3:30pm, Emerson Hall. Designed to help you understand invasive plant identification and management strategies. $0-20, sliding scale. Light snacks provided, please bring your own lunch. Portion of the day is in the field. Registration and info here.
Wednesday, May 27th
Wilson Museum Opening Day for the 2026 Season. 10-5pm, Wilson Museum & Perkins Gallery.
June
1 - 7
Monday, June 1st
FLASH! in the Pans. 7:30-9pm, Castine Town Dock. The Blue Hill-based steel band that is know far and wide for their energy, skill and musical variety returns for an exciting summertime event for all ages. Attendance is free. Donations gladly accepted! Details here.
Tuesday, June 2nd
Opportunity Fund Grantee Celebration. 4pm, Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Castine. Help us celebrate the work of the congregation’s grantees made possible by the generosity of Deborah Pulliam, on Deborah’s birthday, Details here.
Saturday, June 6th
Family Friendly Printmaking Workshop. 3-4:30pm, Castine Historical Society. Participants will be able to make their own artwork inspired by the artwork of Francis Hamabe, celebrating the Maine coast. Snacks and drinks will also be provided. RSVP encouraged. Details here.
June
8 - 14
Tuesday, June 9th
Coast of Maine Organics Talk with Founder Carlos Quijano. 2-3:30pm, Witherle Memorial Library. Presented by the Castine Garden Club and the Library. Refreshments will be served, and all are welcome. Details here.
Friday, June 12th
Adams School 8th Grade Graduation. 12:30pm, Unitarian Universalist Congregational Meeting House. Come celebrate our wonderful 8th graders as they finish their time at Adams School before heading off to high school. You can see the Adams School calendar here.
Saturday, June 13th – Saturday, June 20th
The International Guild of Miniature Artists. Maine Maritime Academy. A week-long learning experience offering a wide variety of courses taught by exceptionally talented Artisans and Fellows of the Guild. Come to the Harold Alfond Student Center to view a selection of incredible pieces!
Public Viewing Hours –
:: Sunday – Wednesday, June 14-17: 9 am – 5 pm
:: Thursday, June 18: 9 am – 12 noon
Note: If the Exhibit door is closed during these times, please come next door to the Guild School Office and we will try to accommodate you by opening the Exhibit.
June
15 - 21
Saturday, June 13th – Saturday, June 20th
The International Guild of Miniature Artists. Maine Maritime Academy. A week-long learning experience offering a wide variety of courses taught by exceptionally talented Artisans and Fellows of the Guild. Come to the Harold Alfond Student Center to view a selection of incredible pieces!
Public Viewing Hours –
:: Sunday – Wednesday, June 14-17: 9 am – 5 pm
:: Thursday, June 18: 9 am – 12 noon
Note: If the Exhibit door is closed during these times, please come next door to the Guild School Office and we will try to accommodate you by opening the Exhibit.
Wednesday, June 17th
Waterfront Wednesday Concert Series: Story Songs of Summer / Tom DiMenna, 70's ballads duo. 6-8pm, Castine Town Dock. Enjoy live music on select Wednesdays this summer. Local takeouts will provide food & beverage. Free to the public, donations gladly accepted. Details here.
Saturday, June 20th
Francis Hamabe’s Maine: A Life in Art Opening Reception. 5-7pm, Castine Historical Society. This lively exhibition features more than forty original works of art by renowned silkscreener, painter, graphic designer, and puppeteer, Francis Hamabe. RSVP and details here.
June
22 - 28
Monday, June 22nd
Family Open Studio Introductory Materials Exploration. 9am-noon, Emerson Hall, downstairs. Come for a little while or stay for all three hours! Intended for families or individuals. Age 12 and older may come solo. Dress for mess! We look forward to exploring with you! Details here.
Tuesday, June 23rd
Castine Arts Association Annual Meeting. 5:30pm, The Castine Inn. Delicious hors d'oeuvres provided by the CAA Board members. Cash bar opens at 5:30pm, with the business meeting starting at 6:15pm. You can find CAA details here.
Saturday, June 27th
Castine Village Fair. 9am-1pm, Main Street Church. The fair returns with a wide variety of items for sale, including gently used clothing, toys, sporting goods, household items and treasures, and small furniture. Also a raffle and a delicious lunch served! Drop-off and other details here.
Sunday, June 28th
A Music Gala: An Afternoon of Rhythm, Sound and Melody. 4pm, Trinitarian Congregational Parish of Castine. Professional musicians from the Blue Hill Peninsula and beyond will present a program from deeply expressive melodies to all-time favorites. Details and tickets here.
Sunday, June 28th
Hands-On History Open House. 2-5pm, Wilson Museum. Our Hands-On History Open House is fun for all ages, especially kids! Our Hands-On History Days are offered every Wednesday and Sunday afternoon in July and August. All activities are kid-friendly, open to the public, and free.
general note: There is a wedding in town this weekend. Cheers to the happy couple!
June 29
- July 5
Thursday, July 2nd
Noah Brooks Series Night One with Ted Lameyer. 6-7pm, Witherle Library Reading Room. Architect and historian Ted Lameyer will present a three-part series based on his extensive research on Castine’s own Noah Brooks. Light refreshments will be served. Details here.
Saturday, July 4th
Independence Day. All day, throughout Castine!
7:00am: July 4th 1K and 5K Race, at the Town Docks
10:00am: July 4th Town Parade & Celebration! Parade assembling at Witherle Memorial Library. Costumes encouraged. After the parade, tug-o-war, sack races, pie-eating contest, and more!
11:00-1:00pm: Lobster Roll & Dessert Event. Join the Main Street Trinitarian Church for a special Maine feast!
12:00-3:00pm: The Pentagöet BBQ. Join the inn for the return of the annual prix fixe BBQ lunch on the porch. Call 207-326-8616 for info & reservations.
2:00pm-3:00pm: Fort George comes alive with historic re-enactments, Q&A, and a musket demo (tentative)
4:00pm-6:00pm: The Castine Town Band Annual July 4th Concert. Grab a lawn chair and listen to patriotic anthems on the town common.
7:00-9:00pm: Band on the Dock. The music & festivities continue right on the water!
8:00-10:30pm: Castine Kayak's July 4th Fireworks Paddle. Join Castine Kayak to see our impressive town fireworks from the water! After the town fireworks, you will experience the amazing natural fireworks of Castine's Bioluminescent Bay! $90pp, book HERE.
At Dusk: Castine's Fireworks Spectacular! Close out the day with an extravaganza on the town docks.
All Day: The Castine Golf Club Flag Tournament, the annual 9-hole game returns; $10 entry fee.
All events are fun for the whole family!