Whether you’re a local or just visiting Maine, there’s sure to be something to do this weekend. At Spectrum News Maine, we want to be your community connection. Whether you’re looking to attend a concert, an art exhibit, or an event that’s fun for the whole family — we have you covered. There are a lot of activities going on in Maine. Here are 12 events happening across Maine this weekend:
Friday, June 9
Aardvark Boat Tours
The Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine is pleased to welcome Aardvark Boat Tours. Climb aboard, buckle your seatbelts, and join tour guides Dave and Evad for an unforgettable Maine adventure. On Captain Aardarvky’s amphibious vehicle, you’ll find a boatload of humor, heart, music, mayhem, and saltwater shenanigans. Dave loves to be safe, and Evad loves to have fun, but will the tour’s twists and turns force these friends to abandon ship? More details can be found by clicking here.
3 - 4 p.m. 250 Thompson's Point Road, Portland.
Maine Art Hill Block Party
This fundraising event for the Maine Art Hill Art School Scholarship will surely be the toast of the town. Join others to raise a glass and raise some cabbage to help local, young talent pursue their artistic dreams. This will be a 1920s themed party and fancy dress is highly recommended. 100% of ticket sales will go to the Maine Art Hill Art School Scholarship Fund for Kennebunk High School. Ticket info can be found here.
5 - 7:30 p.m. 14 Western Ave., Kennebunk.
Party Wave Presents: Songo River Queen Takeover
This is the first Party Wave event on the Songo River Queen II. The sunset cruise takes you around beautiful Long Lake after departing from Naples. The boat is chartered in collaboration with Fire on Fore, Open Eye Visual, Sub-Culture Music and Arts. Adult beverages and food will be available. Tickets are available here.
6 - 9 p.m. 841 Roosevelt Trail, Naples.
27th Annual Chamber Music Festival: The New Hampshire Trio
Ogunquit Performing Arts continues its 27th Chamber Music Festival with a performance by The New Hampshire Trio. Bringing together three extraordinary musicians, the Trio was recently founded in 2021. More information and tickets can be found here.
7:30 p.m. Dunaway Community School, 23 School St., Ogunquit.
Saturday, June 10
Girls On The Run 5K
This event gives program participants of all abilities a tangible sense of accomplishment. Crossing the finish line instills confidence through completion and is a joyful moment program participants always remember. The Girls on the Run program inspires girls of all abilities to recognize their individual strengths, while building a sense of connection in a team setting. Learn more here.
9 a.m. Pre-run fun. 10 a.m. 5K. Brunswick Rec Center, 220 Neptune Drive, Brunswick.
Cat And Dog First Aid & CPR Certification Course
Do you know what to do if your pet has a medical emergency? If you are a pet owner, pet walker, pet sitter, pet groomer, dog daycare employee, animal shelter employee/volunteer, ACOs, FFs/EMTs, Police Officer, CART/DART member, or if you just want to be prepared in case of a pet emergency, this course is for you. Click here to learn more.
10 a.m. to 3 p.m. North Yarmouth Fire Rescue, 463 Walnut Hill Road, North Yarmouth.
Maine Ocean Festival 2023
Join the Oceanarium for a day-long event of live music, games, ocean-oriented vendors, and speakers and presenters discussing relevant ideas and issues affecting the Gulf of Maine today. High tide, low tide, or somewhere in between, you’ll love it. Bring the whole family and wear blue for the ocean. More details can be found here.
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Oceanarium & Education Center, 1351 ME-3, Bar Harbor.
2nd Annual Woofstock Music Festival
It's a dog day of summer fun. Things start of with a 5K followed by a carnival and a music festival. Donations go to the Waterville area Humane Society. Click here to learn more.
10:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. 100 Webb Road, Waterville.
Maine-based Grammy Award Winning Singer/Songwriter Dave Gutter in Concert
Gutter is the founder, vocalist, and frontman of indie rock groups Rustic Overtones, Paranoid Social Club, and Armies. He is a singer/songwriter/composer/producer who’s written songs with David Bowie, Imogen Heap, Gramatik, Eric Krasno, Aaron Neville and others. Ticket information is available here.
7 - 9 p.m. Watts Hall Community Arts, 174 Main St., Thomaston.
Sunday, June 11
My Day To Play At Maine Discovery Museum
Join in the fun with other families impacted by autism and other developmental differences for a special inclusive program “My Day to Play” at the Maine Discovery Museum. More information is available here.
1 - 4 p.m. Maine Discovery Museum, 74 Main St., Bangor.
Maine Academy Modern Music Sunday
MAMM is opening a new location at 144 Fore St which will be the centerpiece of this year's Resurgam Fest. Come celebrate. There will be a parade at 11:15 a.m. and the event is free. The festival itself has been an annual summer kick-off event and a showcase for local musicians, artists and artisans. Click here for more information.
11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Ocean Gateway, 14 Ocean Gateway Pier, Portland, as well as surrounding areas off Thames Street on the city’s eastern waterfront.
Summer Concert: Erica Brown & The Bluegrass Connection
Maine Maritime Museum is excited to partner with our friends at the Chocolate Church Arts Center for a special outdoor concert on the lawn. Bring your favorite chair or blanket and settle in for a fantastic concert on the Kennebec. Erica Brown and The Bluegrass Connection is a five-piece band featuring some of the finest musicians in New England. Find tickets by clicking here.
6 to 7:30 p.m. Maine Marime Museum, 243 Washington St., Bath.
Already have plans for this weekend? Check out Spectrum News Maine community calendar for local offerings happening this month. Do you have an upcoming event that you’d like mentioned? Email me at matt.ledin@charter.com.