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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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
The Farnsworth Art Museum hosts a free virtual opening for its new exhibition "By Design: The Worlds of Betsy James Wyeth" on Monday, June 29 (6:30–7:30 PM). Betsy James Wyeth — wife of Andrew Wyeth and tireless champion of his legacy — was herself a significant cultural force, and this show explores her aesthetic world at the museum's home in Rockland.
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.
Slide guitar virtuoso and singer-songwriter Abbie Gardner — a beloved fixture on the New England acoustic and roots music circuit — performs at the Camden Opera House on Wednesday, October 14. Known for her mastery of the resonator guitar and warm, storytelling-driven songs.
Northern Cross, one of New England's top-tier tribute acts, brings the iconic sound of Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young to the Waldo Theatre (916 Main St., Waldoboro) on Friday, September 25 at 7:30 PM. A faithful, harmony-rich celebration of CSNY's classic catalogue at one of the midcoast's most charming small venues.
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.
Sincere folk storyteller John Craigie — whose February 2026 album "I Swam Here" has earned wide praise — plays the Waldo Theatre (916 Main St., Waldoboro) on Thursday, September 17 at 7:30 PM, with indie-folk opener Humbird. Intimate, lyric-forward acoustic music in one of the midcoast's most charming small venues.
Folk-soul duo MaMuse — with nearly two decades of devoted following and a new full-band album "This Is the Venue" arriving August 2026 — perform at the Waldo Theatre (916 Main St., Waldoboro) on Monday, September 28 at 7:30 PM. Warm, harmony-rich acoustic music from a beloved touring act.
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.
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.
Kansas City blues guitarist and vocalist Danielle Nicole — former frontwoman of Trampled Under Foot — brings her powerful roadhouse blues to Watts Hall (174 Main St., Thomaston) on Friday, September 25. One of the most exciting voices in contemporary blues comes to Knox County.
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.
The Strand Theatre brings "Exhibition on Screen: Caravaggio" to Rockland on August 15 and August 25 — an immersive cinematic look at the baroque master whose dramatic use of light transformed Western painting. Filmed at landmark international museum exhibitions.
The Strand Theatre screens "Exhibition on Screen: Turner & Constable" on July 18 and July 28 — a cinematic deep-dive into the two titans of British landscape painting and their revolutionary influence on art history. Part of the Strand's ongoing Exhibition on Screen series bringing major museum shows to Rockland.
Veteran PBS NewsHour anchor and journalist Judy Woodruff appears at the Camden Opera House on Friday, August 28, presented by the Camden Conference — the midcoast's premier international affairs forum. An evening of in-depth conversation with one of American journalism's most distinguished voices.
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.
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 Strand Theatre screens "Exhibition on Screen: David Hockney at the Royal Academy of Arts" on July 5 and 9 — an intimate documentary featuring in-depth interviews with one of the most influential living painters, filmed at his landmark London retrospective. A rare cinematic look at a master at work.
National Theatre Live screens Arthur Miller's "All My Sons" starring Bryan Cranston and Marianne Jean-Baptiste at the Strand Theatre (345 Main St., Rockland) on August 29 and September 8. A gripping production of the classic American drama about family, wartime profit, and moral responsibility.
National Theatre Live brings Helen Mirren's acclaimed performance as Queen Elizabeth II to the Strand Theatre (345 Main St., Rockland) on July 11 and 21. In Moira Buffini's play, the monarch grants private weekly audiences to Prime Ministers spanning her 60-year reign — a landmark production from London's Gillian Lynne Theatre.
Folk legend Tom Rush — who helped launch the careers of Joni Mitchell and Jackson Browne and defined the sound of 1960s-70s American folk — performs at the Camden Opera House on Friday, September 4. One of the most enduring voices in acoustic music comes to the midcoast.
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.
The Camden Opera House's Blue Café intimate concert series presents Japanese-born fingerstyle guitarist Hiroya Tsukamoto on Wednesday, July 1 — a master of acoustic guitar who blends jazz, classical, and world music and has performed at Carnegie Hall. A beautifully intimate summer concert 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.
National Public Radio regular and stand-up comedian Paula Poundstone brings her conversational, observational humor to the Strand Theatre (345 Main St., Rockland) on Friday, August 21. A rare chance to see a major comedy name at an intimate midcoast venue.
The Strand Theatre (345 Main St., Rockland) hosts a live improvisational comedy show from BlueBird Improv on Friday, July 24. A fun, unpredictable night at one of the midcoast's most beloved small venues.
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.
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.