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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Noel Paul Stookey — the "Paul" of Peter, Paul & Mary — joins singer-songwriter A.S. Aubrey for "Listening for the Notes" at the Camden Opera House on Saturday, August 1. An intimate evening of folk, storytelling, and song from one of American music's legendary voices.
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.
Merryspring Nature Center hosts Rose Day on Saturday, June 27 (9 AM–1 PM) with a rose lecture and guided garden walk led by Patricia McLean, alongside a Botanical Drawing Workshop (9 AM–noon) with instructor Sandi Cirillo. A lovely late-June outing at one of Camden's most cherished natural preserves.
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 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.
CMCA's annual fundraiser returns on Wednesday, July 8 (6–9 PM) with cocktails, a raw oyster bar, and a movable feast at 21 Winter Street in downtown Rockland. Tickets are on sale at cmcanow.org; proceeds support the museum's exhibitions and education programs.
Marston House on Vinalhaven is back open for summer 2026, offering a curated shop and a series of shows and events on the island. Follow @marstonhouse on Instagram for the latest announcements on programming, retail hours, and exhibition openings.
Bay Chamber Concerts kicks off its 2026 summer festival with the Andrew Wolf Memorial Concert at Hammer Hall (5 Mountain St., Camden) on Thursday, July 23 (7 PM), featuring Grammy-nominated violinist Stefan Jackiw and Andrew Wolf Award–winner pianist Michael Stephen Brown. The weekend continues with duo and trio concerts July 24, followed by the Toomai String Quintet (July 30) and Sean Lee performing Vivaldi's Four Seasons by candlelight (July 31).
The Center for Maine Contemporary Art (21 Winter St., Rockland) is showing four concurrent exhibitions this summer: Bianca Beck's "EYES" and Will Sears' "THE THIRD FIELD" (through Sept. 6), Abbey Williams' "FUGUE" (through Sept. 20), and Marc Swanson's "DEATH IS EXPENSIVE" (through Sept. 23). Admission to CMCA's award-winning Toshiko Mori–designed building is open to the public.
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.