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Events Calendar - 2024

Find a multitude of fun events and great things to do, including weekend events, throughout the year, like music; festivals; comedy; outdoor fun; boat cruises; excursions for families and kids; food, wine and beer tastings. Weather is no problem; lots of things to do happen indoors.
Be sure to check out the listings of year-round Fairs & Festivals throughout New England. See also, Great Things to Do.

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2024 Eclipse

Shadow of the Sun Festival 2024 – Rangeley ME

Apr 3, 2024 - Apr 7, 2024 Many locations in and around Rangeley Rangele3y, ME

April 3-7 A week’s worth of science, art, and conversation activities for all ages culminates in the total eclipse of the sun on April 8. Events take place at Rangeley Library, Hatchery Brook Preserve, Rangelely Lakes Heritage Trust, Lakeside Theater, Saddleback Mountain, and more. On April 8, eclipse day, there will be a livestream fo the eclipse at Lakdeside Theater and viewing parties at many locations. See all events for details of places and activities.

Sugarloaf Skiclipse Weekend on the Mountain – Carrabassett Valley ME

Apr 5, 2024 - Apr 8, 2024 5092 Sugarloaf Access Rd.. Carrabassett Valley, ME

Sugarloaf ski area will host a full weekend of celebration and live music for guests gathering to see the total eclipse of the sun at its Once In A Lifetime Total Solar Eclipse Party. Sugarloaf will experience approximately three minutes of darkness the day of the event, plus live music with Skosh, Tom Faunce Floyd Experience playing Dark Side Of The Moon, DJs Max & Dana, and more leading up to the big event. Sugarloaf branded solar eclipse glasses will be available to purchase at all retail outlets on mountain.

Eclipse Viewing With Astronomers – Jackson ME

Apr 7, 2024 - Apr 8, 2024 Jackman Town Offices, 369 Main Street, Jackman, ME

The Versant Power Astronomy Center and Jordan Planetarium Team will be observing the total solar eclipse with the public from Jackson town offices. anyone who is interested in the solar eclipse to join the astronomers. Eclipse Timings for Jackman: partial eclipses begins at 2:18 p.m.; totality starts at 3:29 p.m.; maximum is at 3:31 p.m.; totality ends at 3:32 p.m.; last contact ends at 4:27 p.m. All events are weather permitting.

Solar Eclipse Viewing Party 2024 – Lincoln ME

Apr 8, 2024 - Apr 8, 2024 Behind Greywolf Auto and Why Not Stop, 305 West Broadway Lincoln, ME

The Lincoln Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce will host a Solar Eclipse Viewing Party on April 8. There will be an artisans market, kids crafts, hot chocolate, goat petting, ATV rides and more.

Solar Eclipse Watch Party 2024 – Kennebunkport ME

Apr 8, 2024 - Apr 8, 2024 Cape Arundel Inn & Resort, 208 Ocean Avenue Kennebunkport, ME

Experience the celestial wonder of the solar eclipse on the coast of Maine at Cape Arundel Inn & Resort's prime viewing location. Witness the awe-inspiring beauty of the solar eclipse in picturesque surroundings while mingling and sipping on themed beverages and tasting eclipse bites. Part of the party will have a sound healing wellness session to go along with the eclipse's sense of renewal. As a guest at the party, you'll receive protective eyewear for safe observation, a branded journal for the wellness session, one complimentary themed signature cocktail, and light snacks.

Arts & Crafts Shows

Maine Pottery Tour 2024

May 4, 2024 - May 5, 2024 Various locations Various locations, ME

The annual Maine Pottery Tour is a self-guided tour where visitors can meet potters in their studios, peek in the kilns, see demonstrations, and shop for handmade pottery. Dozens of pottery studios around the state will be participating. Organized into six regions, several studios can be visited in a single outing. Participating studios, special events, and interactive maps of each region are available at MainePotteryTour.org.

Maple

Sunday Weekend 2024 – Statewide ME

Mar 23, 2024 - Mar 24, 2024 participating sugarhouses Statewide, ME

During this weekend hosted by the Maine Maple Producers Association, dozens of maple syrup producerswill be open to the public, offering maple syrup samples and demonstrations on how Maine maple syrup is made. Many maple farms offer games, activities, treats, sugarbush tours, music. Maine Maple Sunday is always the fourth Sunday in March although some sugarhouses are open and hosting the public both Saturday and Sunday. The website shows a map, along with addresses and descriptions and hours of operation for of each sugarhouse. .

Music

Eileen Ivers Band -- Camden ME

Mar 22, 2024 - Mar 22, 2024 Camden Opera House, Camden, ME

All-Ireland Fiddle Champion and one of the original members of the group Cherish the Ladies, Eileen Ivers is one of the great performers of Celtic music playing today. Doors open 7 p.m.