St. Andrews Scavenger Hunt
Head out on a self-paced scavenger hunt in St. Andrews organized by Alley Kat Adventures. Starting at Honeybeans Coffee, participants will solve clues, tackle wacky tasks, and explore the city’s uncovered gems to create a fun, unique experience. Pet and family friendly. Tickets
Art Show Sign-up
Sign up now for exhibition space at Cobscook Institute through to 2027. Multiple spaces are available with artists receiving 100% commission. All ages. Details
Quilt Raffle: “A Burst of Cheer”
Tickets are now available for the 2026 Grand Manan Museum quilt raffle featuring "A Burst of Cheer", made by Dawn Locke and quilted by Suzanne Thebeau. Tickets are $5 each or three for $10 and can be purchased at the Grand Manan Museum or at the Saturday market, or by e-transfer to gm.museum.fin@gmail.com with an email to mjedwards454@gmail.com with your email, phone number, and number of tickets purchased (specific "quilt raffle"). Drawing will be late November at the Christmas market.
Community Cider Press
Community members may reserve the cider press. Review of orientation video required. Bring your own apples and empty juice containers. Community members are responsible for cleaning up after use and disposing of pulp. Registration instructions
Kindred Occult at University of Maine Machias Gallery
Kindred Occult, a solo show by Alison Brynn Ross, will be on view at the UMM Gallery in Powers Hall, Room 109. The show explores feminism and nature, and how everyday items, creatures and interactions can be turned insidious through misunderstanding and deliberate misinterpretation.
Works are in a variety of 2 and 3 dimensional media including ceramic, wire sculpture, paintings, and illustration.
The exhibit will be on view From September 10 to November 4.
Call for Art: EAC Winter Card
Artists are invited to submit art for consideration of being featured on Eastport Arts Center's winter greeting card. The artist whose work is selected will receive a $100 stipend. The theme should be a wintery scene or artwork that is inspired by winter climate, colors, ideas or emotions. The deadline is October 21. More details
Blueberry Festival
The Pennfield Lions Club Blueberry Festival is coming Saturday, September 26th. It’s a full day of fun and festivities for the whole family — and at 3 pm, don’t miss the 40th Annual Blueberry Pageant! For information or to register, call 506-921-0345.
Exhibit: “Anything Goes”
Members step out of their comfort zone and do something new and different in this annual show at the end of the season for Eastport Gallery. Opens September 12 and continues through closing in October. Hours in September are Thursday through Sunday, 11 am-5 pm. Open on cruise ship days in October.
Sunday, September 20, 2026
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Featured September 20, 2026 -Featured Charlotte County Fair
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Featured September 20, 2026 -Featured Auditions: Haven’t a Clue
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Featured September 20, 2026 -Featured Mike Chase at Minister’s Island
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Featured September 20, 2026 -Featured Celtic Sessions
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Featured September 20, 2026 -Featured Time Travel to Tin Pan Alley
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Featured September 20, 2026 -Featured Iota Sunday Writing Sessions
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Featured September 20, 2026 -Featured St. Andrews Film Society: Orwell: 2+2=5
Charlotte County Fair
The Charlotte County Fall Fair has become a signature community event, bringing together residents and visitors each year to celebrate the people, traditions, and agricultural heritage of Charlotte County.
Visitors of all ages can enjoy a wide variety of activities featuring local products, crafts, vendors, demonstrations, and interactive exhibits. Community organizations from across the region participate in the Fair by sharing knowledge, skills, and traditions that have played an important role in the history and continuing development of Charlotte County. See schedule
Auditions: Haven’t a Clue
Actors of all experience levels are encouraged to attend an open audition on Saturday, September 19 and Sunday, September 20 from 11 am to 1 pm for "Haven't a Clue", a locally-written play which will be performed over November 13-15 and 20-22. "Haven't a Clue" is a locally written play (authored by Jude Kempe) and this will be its debut performance! There are role for five men and six women. RSVP
Mike Chase at Minister’s Island
From humble beginnings in small-town coastal New Brunswick to becoming one of Southern New Brunswick’s most sought-after performers, Mike has built a reputation as a hardworking and authentic entertainer with deep roots in country, Celtic, and East Coast music. A seasoned performer with 75–100 live shows annually, Mike captivates audiences with strong vocals, engaging storytelling, and an energetic stage presence whether performing solo, acoustically, or with a full band. Tickets
Celtic Sessions
Celtic Session: A Celtic music play-along is held at Phoenix Fine Wines in Eastport from 3-5 pm ET every third Sunday. Come to play or listen.
Time Travel to Tin Pan Alley
This unique docu-concert will cover celebrated standards written by Irving Berlin, Cole Porter, and the Gershwins during the golden Jazz Age of the 1920s. Along with performing songs, the trio will discuss the stories behind the composers and the performers of the era. Many of these songs recently entered the public domain, prompting the trio to put together this show and share the associated history with The Great American Songbook with audiences throughout the midcoast region. Tickets
Iota Sunday Writing Sessions
Invigorate your writing with this weekly free generative writing sessions, held remotely. Register for a Zoom link. These workshops are organized by Iota Co-Directors Penny Guisinger and Suzanne Strempek Shea.
St. Andrews Film Society: Orwell: 2+2=5
Written and
directed by Raoul Peck, this timely documentary looks at
the life and work of George Orwell, focusing on his classic
work, Nineteen Eighty-Four. By examining the appeal of
totalitarianism and connecting Orwell's political
observations to contemporary events, the film shows how
Orwell's warnings remain far too relevant today. Damian
Lewis narrates the documentary as Orwell. All are welcome. Suggested donation $5.
Monday, September 21, 2026
No events on this day.
Tuesday, September 22, 2026
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Featured September 22, 2026 -Featured Eugene Richards: Remembrance Garden Photographs
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Featured September 22, 2026 -Featured Exhibition and Reception: Bernie Vinzani
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Featured September 22, 2026 -Featured Print Lessons: Iterations & Archives
Eugene Richards: Remembrance Garden Photographs
An exhibition of photographs by acclaimed American documentary photographer, Eugene Richards, of the Green-Wood cemetery in Brooklyn, New York. The photographs were taken between April 2020 and September 2023. Published in book form, this is the first public exhibition of these photographs.
Exhibition and Reception: Bernie Vinzani
A collection of Bernie Vinzani's sketches and 'found-object' sculptures will be on display at the Lubec Memorial Library throughout the month of September, with a reception held on Saturday, September 12, 10:30 am-12:30 pm.
Print Lessons: Iterations & Archives
Print Lessons: Iterations & Archives draws connections between printmaking and storytelling to share the story of Robert Van de Peer and the Sunbury Shores Art & Nature Centre’s print studio. Using editioned prints from the studio’s archive going back to 1998, conversations with the artists whose work is found in said archives, and the curator’s personal experience, this exhibition provides lessons on the process of print making, the forms that documenting history can take, and how to find importance in the act of saving and retelling.
Wednesday, September 23, 2026
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Featured September 23, 2026 -Featured Simple Stretching & Breathing to Manage Stress & Pain, with Yael Calhoun
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Featured September 23, 2026 -Featured “March Around the Capstan”: Work Songs of the Age of Sail
Simple Stretching & Breathing to Manage Stress & Pain, with Yael Calhoun
Would you like to reduce stress? Manage emotional and physical pain? Sleep better? Please join author and teacher Yael Calhoun (MA, MS, E-RYT) for guided stretching and breathing on Wednesday afternoons in September, 4-5pm, at the Lubec Memorial Library. MP3 and MP4 recordings of breaks to do at work or home can be found at here.
“March Around the Capstan”: Work Songs of the Age of Sail
The September chantey sing at Pembroke Library will feature songs of work from the age of sail. Pembroke's Stephen Sanfilippo will be joined by John Martin from New Brunswick, Canada and Jackson Stein from Harrington, Maine. Chanteys were used to set rhythm and tempo for a variety of hand labor shipboard tasks, such as marching around the capstan to wind in thousands of feet of line or chain, each task requiring a different set of songs.
Thursday, September 24, 2026
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Featured September 24, 2026 -Featured Kat Templin 2D Art Show
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Featured September 24, 2026 -Featured Collectors’ Arts Fundraising Sale and Auction
Kat Templin 2D Art Show
View Kat Templin's 2D artwork in the Commons Lobby during reception hours: Monday through Thursday, 10 am-3 pm, Friday 10 am-2 pm. Viewable through September 27. "Animals and nature play a significant role in how I ground myself in a world that often feels too
loud, too fast and too busy," Kat writes. "My subjects are things that bring me joy and peace." Learn more
Collectors’ Arts Fundraising Sale and Auction
An opportunity to add to your collection - from our collections! This curated sale of fine work from various well known artists/artisans includes vintage and rare pieces from Tom Smith, Jon Sawyer, Steve Duffy, Jay Dampf and more. In-person auction September 24 from 7 to 9 pm with online bidding now available.
Friday, September 25, 2026
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Featured September 25, 2026 -Featured Eastern Charlotte Night Market
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Featured September 25, 2026 -Featured Film: The Librarians
Eastern Charlotte Night Market
The Eastern Charlotte Night Market runs on Fridays at 35 Riverview Avenue in St. George from 4 to 8 pm. Each market offers something a little different, with a rotation of vendors, new activities, entertainment, and more, but new goodies, old friends, and delicious food are regular features.
Film: The Librarians
Get ready for October's Banned Books Week with this free screening of "The Librarians" presented by EAC's Literary Arts Committee and co-sponsored by Peavey Memorial Library. In the film, librarians emerge as first responders in the fight for democracy and First Amendment rights. Learn more and RSVP
Saturday, September 26, 2026
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Featured September 26, 2026 -Featured Applefest
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Featured September 26, 2026 -Featured Acorn to Oak Family Fair
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Featured September 26, 2026 -Featured Fiber Arts Class
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Featured September 26, 2026 -Featured Lubec Market Opens
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Featured September 26, 2026 -Featured Fundy Bay Writers
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Featured September 26, 2026 -Featured Tea Time at the Gates House
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Featured September 26, 2026 -Featured End-of-Year Reception
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Featured September 26, 2026 -Featured Jazz Jam Showcase
Applefest
The 36th annual Applefest will be held on Saturday, September 26 from 8 am to 2 pm at St. Anne's Episcopal Church. Featuring a variety of apple-based foods for sale, a paper bag raffle, silent auction, and puzzle and book table. Breakfast and lunch served.
Acorn to Oak Family Fair
Head to UMM for a free, fun-filled day bringing Downeast Maine families together with local activities, resources, services, and community organizations—all under one roof! Includes music, touch a truck, possibly live animals and more. Details
Fiber Arts Class
The Beth C. Wright Cancer Resource Center is pleased to announce a new Fiber Arts Class held on the fourth Saturday of every month from 10 am to 2 pm. This welcoming, relaxed class offers participants the opportunity to learn new skills - such as rug hooking and knitting - while enjoying a supportive and creative community. All skill levels are welcome, and the focus is on connection, creativity, and self-care.
Lubec Market Opens
Beginning May 23 and continuing every Saturday from 10 am to noon, the Lubec Market features locally grown vegetables, sweet and savory baked goods, culinary delights, health products, fine art, and crafts. Located at 41 Water Street. For more information, email Felicia Newman.
Fundy Bay Writers
Enjoy Poetry? Come join our monthly series of poetry and prose readings, hosted by Fundy Bay Writers at Sunbury Shores Art Centre on the he last Saturday of every month. There is no cost to attend (though donations to Sunbury Shores are always welcome). Come listen and enjoy or bring some favourite poems to read aloud. Registration is not required, but if you would like to join us please contact info@sunburyshores.org or call 506-529-3386
Tea Time at the Gates House
The Machiasport Historical Society is delighted to host "Tea Time at the Gates House" on Saturday, September 26. Gather from 2 to 4 pm to relax, chat, and enjoy a cup of tea with friends and family in the historic Gates House. Suggested donation $6.
End-of-Year Reception
Join the artists of Eastport Gallery as they close out the 2026 season with a celebration on Saturday, September 26 from 3 to 6 pm.
Jazz Jam Showcase
The EAC will turn into a jazz club on Saturday, September 26 as the Way DownEast Jazz Jammers present their first annual jazz showcase with 14 area musicians playing. The jammers have been playing to a growing audience at the Old Sow grill every third Saturday. The program will includes music by Miles Davis, Thelonius Monk, the Gershwins, Van Morrison, Antonio Carlos Jobim and more. Tickets