There are plenty of things to do this week in central Maine.
Things to Do
Events and things to do from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
8 concerts and plays to check out in Augusta, Skowhegan, Gardiner, Monmouth
The Song Pirates, County Comfort and the Augusta Symphony Orchestra plan performances this week and Lakewood Theater will stage ‘The Gentlman Clothier.’
Maine’s best bets this week: A giant bouncy house, balloon fest and Highland Games
Catch concerts from Watchhouse in Portland and Halley Elwell in Augusta.
Get off the Main(e)land and explore 22 of Maine’s islands
The state boasts thousands of islands, each one offering a slightly different vibe, from quiet camping getaways to bustling harbor towns.
5 don’t-miss exhibits as Maine’s busy fair season ramps up
Historic villages, a ‘Charlotte’s Web’ recreation, and a real rodeo are just some of the many highlights at the state’s agricultural fairs this year.
Save the date for these 16 upcoming Maine fairs
Maine’s agricultural fairs are an annual attraction for thousands looking for fun, food, entertainment and education.
Skowhegan State Fair opens Thursday
The fair is the nation’s oldest consecutively running agricultural fair.
Lego artist builds Maine in miniature at Kennebunk’s Brick Store museum
More than a dozen of Colby Adolphsen’s creations, from Nubble Lighthouse off York to Bangor’s Paul Bunyan statue, are at the museum through December.
8 events not to miss this week in central Maine and beyond
From Elvis tributes to red hot dog festivals, central Maine celebrates summer.
13 historic Maine movie houses where you can catch a show
A silent film festival on Saturday highlights the restoration of the Augusta Colonial Theater, but there are vintage venues to explore from Ogunquit to Bar Harbor.