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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.
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.
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.
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.
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 screens the family classic "Andre" — the story of a real Maine harbor seal from Rockport — for free on Sunday, July 19. A perfect summer outing for kids with deep midcoast roots and local charm.
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 Strand Theatre's free outdoor Sunshine Series wraps up August 8 with "mAyHeM" — a wild juggling, comedy, and circus-variety show by Janoah the Jester at the Safe Harbor Gazebo in Rockland. Perfect family entertainment at the waterfront.
The Strand Theatre's free outdoor Sunshine Series continues July 22 with Sandglass Theater's "OMA" at the Safe Harbor Gazebo in downtown Rockland — puppetry and visual theater for kids and families from the Vermont-based company known for object-based storytelling.
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.
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."
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).