Start at 8pm with a pre-concert talk at 7:30pm. St. Saviour’s Church, 41 Mt. Desert St.
Admission is by donation at the door ($15 suggested) or in advance for $20. For more information contact Dave and Marty Ward at: summerchorale@gmail.com (from www.barharborinfo.com).
A week-long day festival of jazz with concerts and events happening all around town, from outdoor cafes to the grand old art-deco Criterion Theatre, from the public Village Green, to local pubs and restaurants. The Festival features modern jazz, classics, and great vocalists as well (from www.barharborinfo.com).
Featuring some of the best national and international artists—as well as some great Maine talent on exhibit. This unique show in the beautiful heart of Bar Harbor's waterfront begins with a Friday afternoon artists preview during which the artists will be available for “up close and personal” meetings—giving customers a chance to get an advanced look at the weekend’s offerings. All work is original and created by the hands of the artists, and many different media will be offered for viewing and for sale. For more information call: 207 244-9107. (from www.barharborinfo.com).
Indoor and outdoor events that will foster love of Mount Desert Island and Acadia National Park as a night sky-friendly destination. The list of events, updated frequently, can be viewed at www.nightskyfestival.org. Highlights include ranger-led talks, a special boat cruise, stargazing, kids’ activities and photographic workshops (from barharborinfo.com)
Four fun days of kayaking instruction with top coaches in the waters surrounding Acadia National Park including tidal currents, rock gardening, rolling, Greenland skills, rescues, with many for beginners and a full slate of BCU training and assessments. Contact Carp Diem Kayaking Company at www.carpediemkayaking.com or by calling 1-207-669-2338 (from www.barharborinfo.com)
The YMCA’s Annual Half-Marathon is USA TAC Certified. This challenging course includes 9 miles on Acadia National Park’s Carriage Roads, providing a pristine, car free experience. Walkers start at 7:30am, everyone else at 8:30am. The 5K is a professionally timed race and is held on a GPS measured course. Proceeds from these races support the MDI YMCA’s scholarship program. Download a registration form at www.mdiymca.org. Contact the YMCA at: fitness@mdiymca.org for more information. 207-288-3511 x113 (from www.mdiymca.org).
Over 35 artists (painters and photographers) will display and sell their original works on the Village Green at the corner of Main & Mt. Desert Streets.
Saturday 9am-5pm and Sunday 10am-4pm. Rain or shine. For more information call 207-288-5103 x112 (from www.barharborinfo.com).
Six island communities will host the annual MDI Marathon. A weekend of special events ending with the 26-mile, 385-yard marathon run Sunday at 8am along a seaside route held during peak fall foliage season. This race is a Boston Marathon qualifier. For more information 207-276-4226 or information@mdimarathon.org (from www.barharborinfo.com)
Set your alarm early and shop in your PJs for extra discounts. The Annual Bed Races begin at 10 am - don't go home until you experience this exciting part of this great event! 207-288-5103 (from www.barharborinfo.com).
Help us welcome Santa to Bar Harbor at the Village Green. Plenty of activities for adults and children, including having pictures taken with Santa. The Annual Midnight Madness Sale will be held from 8pm-midnight. There will be great discounts, music, food, drink and door prizes! 207-288-5103 (from www.barharborinfo.com)