Is your passion art and innovation, playing golf, celebrating with the kids outdoors, or reading?
Here are six upcoming mutually beneficial events in the area where you can have a great time and raise money for a good cause.
Auburn Public Library Bookstore Clearance | Friday, May 8 and Saturday, May 9
Bibliomaniacs, this one is for you. Don’t miss out on this annual event where more than 1,000 books of all genres will be sold at $2 per bag. $5 for two hours of early bird access, free after 1 p.m. on Friday.
49 Spring St., Auburn
Learn more at auburnpubliclibrary.org
Central Maine Golf Tournament for Ronald McDonald House | Monday, June 22
Tee up with your foursome at the Waterville Country Club for an 18-hole scramble with cart, lunch, cocktail hour, gift bag and prizes, all benefitting the Ronald McDonald House of Maine, which provides respite to families with children in the hospital.
$1,250
39 Country Club Road, Oakland
Register at rmhcmaine.org/events
Soirée en Blanc at Maine MILL | Friday, June 26
This year’s Soirée en Blanc coincides with the opening weekend of the labor history museum’s new home. Be among the first to see innovative paths of Maine’s hardworking people and support the creativity and resilience that drove them.
Tickets starting at $100
1 Beech St., Lewiston
Learn more at mainemill.org/soiree-en-blanc
The Farnsworth Gala | Friday, July 17
Support this American art museum’s critically acclaimed exhibitions and important educational programs at this top-shelf gathering where the Skowhegan School of Painting & Sculpture will be honored with the 2026 Maine in America Award. Enjoy live music, an elegant reception and seated dinner.
Tickets starting at $1,000
16 Museum St., Rockland
Learn more at farnsworthmuseum.org/gala
Wishes in the Valley benefiting Make-A-Wish Maine | Saturday, August 8
Help make the wishes of local kids with life-threatening medical conditions come true. Spend the day at this family-friendly event hosted at Lost Valley Ski Resort. There will be live music, food trucks, yard games, raffle prizes, chairlift rides, a live auction and more.
172 Lost Valley Road, Auburn
Learn more at wishesinthevalley.com
Families First Community Center’s Annual Dinner | Thursday, September 17
Plan now for a lovely fall evening to benefit residential services for families, with the ultimate goal of breaking the cycle of homelessness in Hancock County. Cocktails, a seated dinner and live auction are on the agenda.
Alex Grant’s Big Cat Catering, 163 Bar Harbor Road, Trenton
Learn more at familiesfirstellsworth.org