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The Farnsworth Art Museum's library (16 Museum St., Rockland) hosts a free Braiding Circle led by Verónica Pèrez on Wednesday, July 15 (1–3 PM). A hands-on, communal gathering bringing together braiding traditions and conversation — open to all ages and skill levels at the museum.
Rockport Public Library hosts a community youth parade on Saturday, June 27 (10 AM–noon) featuring Ms. Katie's ChangeMakers — a program celebrating young people making a difference in their community. A festive, family-friendly outdoor event in Rockport to kick off the summer.
Rockport Public Library hosts a free public talk, "Birds Up Close: An Engineer Explores Their Hidden Wonders," on Tuesday, June 23 at 1 PM. A fascinating blend of natural history and engineering perspective on the mechanics and adaptations that make birds so remarkable — free and open to all at the Rockport library.
Owls Head Transportation Museum (117 Museum St.) hosts a two-day First Responder Event on Saturday–Sunday, June 27–28 (10 AM–3 PM each day), bringing fire trucks, police vehicles, and emergency equipment on-site for families to explore. A free-with-admission community event celebrating the region's first responders alongside the museum's historic vehicle collection.
The Town of Thomaston presented the 2026 Spirit of America Award to Roberta Carmichael at the June 8 Select Board meeting, recognizing her years of work as Food Pantry Director with the Inter-Church Fellowship Food Pantry — ensuring local families have access to food and essential resources. A quiet civic honor for dedicated community service in Knox County.
Maine Friends of Music presents a free afternoon concert at the Farnsworth Library (16 Museum St., Rockland) on Thursday, June 25 from 2–3 PM. A welcoming, intimate gathering of local music lovers at one of downtown Rockland's great cultural institutions.
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.
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.
The Maine Gay Men's Chorus brings "WE ARE" — a Pride celebration concert exploring community identity through song — to the Waldo Theatre (916 Main St., Waldoboro) on Sunday, June 28 at 3 PM. Proceeds benefit OUT Maine, a nonprofit supporting LGBTQ+ youth and communities across the state.
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.
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.
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.
Georges River Land Trust hosts monthly Watershed Workshops at the Langlais Art Preserve (576 River Road, Cushing) combining artist presentations, guided nature walks, and hands-on creative projects — pay-what-you-can ($10 suggested), 2–5 PM. Upcoming: "How to Fall in Love with a Flower" with Bri Bowman (July 11), "May I Have Your Attention" with Jillian Impastato (Aug. 8), "Drawing in Place" with Eleanor Conover (Sept. 5), and "Finding Magic in an Acorn" with Joan Sommers (Oct. 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.
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).
Knox County's beloved Union Fair returns August 5–9, 2026, with Moxie Day, Veterans' Appreciation Day, Wild Blueberry Queen Coronation, fireworks (Aug. 6), Tuff Truck Competition (Aug. 7), Demolition Derby (Aug. 8), and Children's Day. The fair opens daily at 8 AM; midway hours vary by day.
The Camden Opera House hosts Missoula Children's Theatre's Summer Theater Week July 6–11, with local children in grades 1–12 joining professional touring artists for a week-long rehearsal process culminating in a public performance of "The Emperor's New Clothes." A beloved annual community theater tradition in Camden.
The Camden Opera House hosts a Queer Film Fest on Saturday, June 27. The festival screens LGBTQ+ themed films at Midcoast Maine's premier community venue at 29 Elm St., Camden.
Nine free outdoor concerts run every Monday evening (7–8:30 PM) at Seth Thomas Park on South Main Street in Thomaston, June 15 through August 10. The lineup spans Billy Joel tribute Stiletto, soft jazz, reggae, country rock, and Grateful Dead/Dylan jams — with rain backup at the Thomaston Opera House. Bring a lawn chair; no alcohol in the park.
Camden American Legion Post 30 hosts a free two-hour commemoration on the Village Green (July 3, 10 AM–noon) with music by the Bay Winds North Wind Ensemble, speakers, and a Revolutionary War reenactor. The program focuses on Maine's often-overlooked role in the Revolution, from early coastal battles in 1775 to the Penobscot Expedition.
Artist Lihua Lei Farley (2026 Maine Arts Commission Visual Arts Fellow) partners with Georges River Land Trust to place biodegradable seed sculptures carrying native seeds, poems, and fourth-graders' drawings at sites spanning nearly 50 miles of the midcoast. The opening reception is at Langlais Art Preserve in Cushing on June 26 (4–6 PM), with community paddle, family day, and closing performance through August.