Merryspring Nature Center (30 Conway Road, Camden) hosts an Early Summer Herb Garden Walk with naturalist Denise DeSpirito on Tuesday, June 30 at noon (1 hour). A guided stroll through the center's herb gardens at the height of early summer — free or by suggested donation at one of Camden's most beloved natural preserves.
Jun 30, 2026naturegardenherbscamdenmerryspringwalkfreesummervia scout · Jun 21, 2026
The Farnsworth Art Museum's Gamble Education Center (9 Grace St., Rockland) hosts a five-day plein air watercolor workshop with artist Timothy James Standring, July 6–10 (10 AM–4 PM daily). Participants paint on location in and around Rockland under an experienced instructor — a hands-on summer art immersion for adults.
Jul 6, 2026 – Jul 10, 2026artworkshopwatercolorplein-airrocklandfarnsworthsummeradult-educationvia scout · Jun 21, 2026
Rockland's First Friday Art Walk returns on July 10 (moved from July 3 due to the holiday weekend), with the Farnsworth Art Museum opening its doors 5–7 PM for the monthly free evening. Visitors can explore current galleries — including the new Betsy James Wyeth show and the "Maine: A Force Within American Art" exhibition — alongside 20+ downtown galleries joining the walk.
Jul 10, 2026artrocklandfirst-fridayfarnsworthgallery-walkfreesummervia scout · Jun 21, 2026
Knox County's biggest summer airshow returns to Owls Head Transportation Museum (117 Museum Street) on Saturday–Sunday, August 1–2, 2026 (10 AM–3 PM each day). The two-day spectacle combines aerobatic performances with historic aircraft, warbirds, skydivers, antique aircraft demonstrations, and ground vehicles from the museum's renowned collection — free to attend with general museum admission.
Aug 1, 2026 – Aug 2, 2026airshowaviationowls-headknox-countyfamilyoutdoorsummerowls-head-transportation-museumvia scout · Jun 21, 2026
Cushing Historical Society's Arts In The Barn closes out its 2026 summer season with "Creations in Cushing," celebrating artwork made in and inspired by the Cushing community at 17 Hathorne Point Road. Opening reception Friday Aug. 28 (5–7 PM); gallery open Saturday–Sunday 10 AM–4 PM.
Aug 28, 2026 – Aug 30, 2026artgallerycushingcommunitylocal-artarts-in-the-barnsummervia scout · Jun 21, 2026
Cushing Historical Society's Arts In The Barn presents "Maine Wildlife," the fourth community show of the 2026 season at 17 Hathorne Point Road in Cushing. Opening reception Friday July 24 (5–7 PM); gallery open Saturday–Sunday 10 AM–4 PM, showcasing wildlife-themed artwork in all media.
Jul 24, 2026 – Jul 26, 2026artgallerycushingcommunitylocal-artarts-in-the-barnwildlifesummervia scout · Jun 21, 2026
DownEast New Music: By the Sea — Waldo Theatre, Waldoboro, July 19
DownEast New Music presents "By the Sea" at the Waldo Theatre (916 Main St., Waldoboro) on Sunday, July 19 at 4 PM — a contemporary classical program weaving music with landscapes, featuring compositions that explore the deep connections between melody and place along the Maine coast.
Jul 19, 2026musicclassicalcontemporarywaldoborowaldo-theatreticketedsummerlincoln-countydowneast-new-musicvia scout · Jun 21, 2026
G. Love & Special Sauce at Waldo Theatre, Waldoboro — August 11
Philly hip-hop blues trio G. Love & Special Sauce bring their laid-back, groovy fusion of blues, hip-hop, and Americana to the Waldo Theatre (916 Main St., Waldoboro) on Tuesday, August 11 at 7:30 PM. An energetic live act beloved for its loose, soulful style.
Aug 11, 2026musiclive-musicblueship-hopamericanawaldoborowaldo-theatreticketedsummerlincoln-countyvia scout · Jun 21, 2026
DakhaBrakha at Waldo Theatre, Waldoboro — August 2
Ukrainian world-music quartet DakhaBrakha — troubadours, activists, and educators whose music blends traditional Ukrainian folk with global influences — perform at the Waldo Theatre (916 Main St., Waldoboro) on Sunday, August 2 at 7:30 PM. One of the most extraordinary live acts in contemporary world music.
Aug 2, 2026musiclive-musicworld-musicukrainianfolkwaldoborowaldo-theatreticketedsummerlincoln-countyvia scout · Jun 21, 2026
Arts In The Barn: "Peonies, Pines, Plovers & Panoramas" — Cushing, July 17–19
Cushing Historical Society's Arts In The Barn presents its third summer show, "Peonies, Pines, Plovers & Panoramas," at 17 Hathorne Point Road, Cushing — a celebration of classic Maine coastal scenery in all media. Opening reception Friday July 17, 5–7 PM; gallery open Sat–Sun 10 AM–4 PM.
Jul 17, 2026 – Jul 19, 2026artgallerycushingcommunitylocal-artarts-in-the-barnlandscapesummervia scout · Jun 21, 2026
Cushing Historical Society's Arts In The Barn presents "Threshold," the second community show of the 2026 season at 17 Hathorne Point Road in Cushing. Gallery open Friday 5–7 PM (opening reception), Saturday–Sunday 10 AM–4 PM.
Jul 10, 2026 – Jul 12, 2026artgallerycushingcommunitylocal-artarts-in-the-barnsummervia scout · Jun 21, 2026
The Knox Museum presents a summer lecture at Watts Hall (174 Main St., Thomaston) on Thursday, July 30, exploring the deep personal friendship between George Washington and General Henry Knox — the man for whom Knox County is named. A fitting local history event in the heart of Thomaston.
Jul 30, 2026historylecturethomastonwatts-hallknox-museumknox-countycommunitysummervia scout · Jun 21, 2026
Joachim Cooder at Camden Opera House — Aug. 14 (Bagaduce Music)
Guitarist Joachim Cooder — son of Ry Cooder and a remarkable multi-instrumentalist in his own right — performs at the Camden Opera House on Friday, August 14, presented by Bagaduce Music. An intimate concert at one of the midcoast's most beloved venues.
Aug 14, 2026musiclive-musiccamdencamden-opera-houseguitarbagaduce-musicticketedsummervia scout · Jun 21, 2026
Wyeth Day: Worlds of Betsy James Wyeth — Camden Opera House, July 30
The Camden Opera House celebrates Wyeth Day on Thursday, July 30 with a special program exploring the life and art of Betsy James Wyeth — devoted champion of Andrew Wyeth's work and a formidable cultural figure in her own right. A rare midcoast event honoring one of Maine's most storied artistic legacies.
Jul 30, 2026artcamdencamden-opera-housewyethhistorymaine-artlecturesummervia scout · Jun 21, 2026
Blue Café: Jonny Brenns in Concert at Camden Opera House — July 22
The Camden Opera House's intimate Blue Café series presents New England folk singer-songwriter Jonny Brenns on Wednesday, July 22. A warm summer evening of original acoustic music at the midcoast's beloved community venue in downtown Camden.
Jul 22, 2026musiclive-musiccamdencamden-opera-houseblue-cafefolkacousticticketedsummervia scout · Jun 21, 2026
Bob Marley Comedy at Camden Opera House — Aug. 8 (Two Shows)
Maine stand-up comedian Bob Marley — one of New England's most beloved comics — plays two shows (early and late) at the Camden Opera House on Saturday, August 8. A night of signature regional humor and storytelling at the midcoast's premier intimate venue.
Aug 8, 2026comedystand-upcamdencamden-opera-houseticketedmaine-comediansummervia scout · Jun 21, 2026
Watts Hall Community Players: Annie — Thomaston, June 26–July 3
Watts Hall Community Arts (174 Main St., Thomaston) stages the classic musical "Annie" with multiple performances from June 26 through July 3. A beloved community theater tradition at the historic Knox County venue; tickets at wattshallcommunityarts.thundertix.com.
Jun 26, 2026 – Jul 3, 2026theatermusicalthomastonwatts-hallcommunityfamilysummerticketedvia scout · Jun 21, 2026
Cushing Historical Society's Arts In The Barn opens its 2026 summer season with "Summertime!" — a non-juried community show welcoming all media, skill levels, and ages at 17 Hathorne Point Road in Cushing. Opening reception is Friday, June 26 (5–7 PM, refreshments served); gallery open Saturday–Sunday 10 AM–4 PM. Upcoming shows: "Threshold" (July 10–12), "Maine Wildlife" (July 24–26), and "Creations in Cushing" (Aug. 28–30).
Jun 26, 2026 – Jun 28, 2026artgallerycushingcommunityopeninglocal-artsummerarts-in-the-barnvia scout · Jun 21, 2026