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Events Calendar - 2026


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.

Check out the listings of year-round Fairs & Festivals throughout New England. Also be sure to read our list of Great Things To Do in New England. Whether you're curious about what to this weekend, this month, or this season, we have you covered.

For events specifically related to the anniversary of the American Revolution, please visit our MA250 Events Calendar.

Find the dates you plan to travel or simply search the full events list below.

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Arts & Crafts Shows

The Abbe Museum's Dawnland Festival Collaborates with the Smithsonian

Jul 11, 2026 - Jul 12, 2026 26 Mt Desert Street, Bar Harbor, ME 04609

The Dawnland Festival of Arts & Ideas returns on the campus of College of the Atlantic. Hosted by the Abbe Museum, this multi-day summer festival celebrates Wabanaki and Native thought leadership through panels, performances, and a Northeastern Native arts market.

The 2026 festival marks a special collaboration with the Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage as part of the Of the People: Smithsonian Festival of Festivals. Select panels and performances will feature joint programming, while the festival remains firmly centered on Wabanaki voices, perspectives, and cultural stewardship.

For more information, visit the Dawnland Festival website.

Comedy

Comedy Night presented by Great Falls Comedy Club

Jul 18, 2026 - Jul 18, 2026 270 Stevens Avenue Portland, ME 04102

Great Falls Comedy Club presents a night of laughs and good eats with good friends. Join us at the Italian Heritage Center, round up a crew and get your tickets early. Seating is limited.

Sports

42nd Annual Trek Across Maine

Jun 19, 2026 - Jun 21, 2026 15 Farm View Dr New Gloucester, ME 04260

THE 42nd ANNUAL TREK ACROSS MAINE: Join the American Lung Association for the 42nd annual Trek Across Maine on Father’s Day Weekend! Choose our traditional 3-day, 180-mile option, or do it your own way, virtually. The ride starts and ends at the scenic Pineland Farms in New Gloucester, Maine, with acres of lush woods and beautiful farmland. While riding the Trek you will travel through the rolling hills of central Maine, riding through many memorable Maine towns, including Freeport, with views of the wild lupines and serene Maine lakes and rivers along the way. Overnight stops at Bates College in Lewiston, Maine, and St. Joseph’s College in Standish, Maine, provide a place to rest and relax after each leg of the Trek. Activities, entertainment and food are all a part of the full Trek experience at each location. Our ride is fully equipped with volunteers, local and state law enforcement, and support vehicles along the route.