Merryspring Nature Center's "Free Family Fridays" summer series kicks off June 19 (10–11 AM) with a guided Summer Ecology Walk led by naturalist John Fromer through the center's 66-acre preserve in Camden. Free and open to all families.
Jun 19, 2026freefamilycamdennatureecologymerryspringoutdoorkidssummervia scout · Jun 15, 2026
Sunshine Series: Khmer Maine Dance Co. — Outdoor Family Performance, July 8
The Strand Theatre's free outdoor Sunshine Series brings Khmer Maine Dance Company to the Safe Harbor Gazebo in Rockland on Wednesday, July 8 — classical Cambodian dance performed outdoors for kids and families. The series continues July 22 with Sandglass Theater's "Oma."
Jul 8, 2026familyfreeoutdoorrocklandstrand-theatresunshine-seriesdanceculturalkidsvia scout · Jun 15, 2026
The Future Is Here — Halcyon String Quartet + Alisa Amador at Strand Theatre, July 7
A compelling new live performance at Rockland's Strand Theatre on Tuesday, July 7: the Halcyon String Quartet joins singer-songwriter Alisa Amador for an evening exploring climate resilience stories through music. An unusual and timely pairing of chamber music and Americana at one of Maine's most beloved small theaters.
Jul 7, 2026musiclive-musicrocklandstrand-theatreclassicalchamberclimateamericanaticketedvia scout · Jun 15, 2026
The Walrus brings a full Beatles tribute concert to the Strand Theatre (345 Main St., Rockland) on Friday, June 26 — also a fundraiser for the Strand's sound system upgrade. A chance to support a beloved local venue while enjoying classic Beatles music live.
Jun 26, 2026musiclive-musicrocklandstrand-theatrebeatlestributefundraiserticketedvia scout · Jun 15, 2026
The Camden Rotary's annual "Music by the Sea" free concert fills Harbor Park from noon to 7:30 PM on July 4, celebrating America's 250th birthday with live music and festivities. Fireworks follow at 9 PM (rain date July 5).
Jul 4, 2026musicfreecamdenfourth-of-julyfireworkswaterfrontamerica250rotaryoutdoorfamilyvia scout · Jun 15, 2026
Free Outdoor Concert: Midcoast Brass Quintet at Camden Amphitheatre — June 25
The Midcoast Brass Quintet plays a free outdoor concert at the Camden Public Library Amphitheatre on Thursday, June 25 (6–7:30 PM). Part of the library's summer outdoor performance series in the hillside harbor-view amphitheatre above the harbor.
Jun 25, 2026musicbrasscamdenfreeoutdoorlibraryamphitheatrelive-musicsummervia scout · Jun 15, 2026
The Mondaynite Jazz Orchestra performs a free concert at the Camden Public Library Amphitheatre on Monday, June 22 (6:30–8 PM). The outdoor amphitheatre setting above the harbor is one of the mid-coast's best summer venues for live music.
Jun 22, 2026musicjazzcamdenfreeoutdoorlibraryamphitheatrelive-musicvia scout · Jun 15, 2026
Camden's beloved free maritime festival returns to the Public Landing on September 4–5, with the windjammer fleet arriving Friday afternoon (2–4 PM), a lobster crate race on Saturday, open-house windjammer tours, a West Bay Rotary lobster bake, live music by Bay Winds North Ensemble, and a Schooner Bum Talent Show.
Sep 4, 2026 – Sep 5, 2026camdenfestivalmaritimewindjammerfreewaterfrontlobsterannuallabor-dayvia scout · Jun 15, 2026