The All Species Parade at the Earth Day Festival in Brunswick
2026-04-25 10:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Harriet Beecher Stowe School, 44 McKeen St, Brunswick, ME, 04011, United States
The All Species Parade kicks off at 10:30 AM, rain or shine! Dress as any species or part of the natural world and march around the school or school grounds to a marching band. Go big with a group costume, make a statement, or just have fun with it.

The first 200 people in costume receive a $10 gift certificate to Wild Oats Bakery!
The Festival also features an electric vehicle show, solar energy demos, live music, wheelbarrow races, food trucks, and more. Admission is free, thanks to the generosity of our Major Sponsors, Androscoggin Bank, Wild Oats Bakery & Cafe, Lee Auto Malls, Mere Point Oyster Company, The Cryer, First Light Energy, Maine Solar Solutions, and Sentient Digital, Inc. Additional Exhibitors, Advertisers, and Prize Sponsors include All-Around Home Performance, EcoHeat Maine, Holman Homes, Katahdin Property Management, Morning Glory Natural Foods, Renewal by Andersen, ReVision Energy, Shared Solar Advisors, Skillins, The Mendall Financial Group, LLC, and The Mix on Park Row. To join in supporting this fun community Festival, and to get more information about events of the day, go to www.earthdayinbrunswick.com.

Earth Day Festival in Brunswick
2026-04-25 10:00 - 15:00 | Harriet Beecher Stowe School, 44 McKeen St, Brunswick, ME, 04011, United States
Dress up as your favorite animal or come as you are, but don’t miss it! The 2026 Earth Day Festival in Brunswick will bring together community members of all ages in the Mid Coast Maine region to celebrate Earth and explore practical ways to protect our environment. The Earth Day Festival in Brunswick is being held on April 25, the first Saturday after Earth Day, from 10 am to 3 pm at Harriet Beecher Stowe Elementary School. Inspired by the power of the first Earth Day that mobilized millions of people across political divides to protect our environment, our Festival aims to carry on the tradition of building community and inspiring effective action for a sustainable future.

Coffee Cuppings and Tea Tastings at Tern
2026-04-25 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-04-18 10:00 - 11:00 | Tern, 141 Maine St, Brunswick, ME, 04011, United States
Every Saturday at 10:00 AM, we will host a coffee cupping or tea tasting. Follow our Instagram (@terncoffee) or check out the sandwich board in front of the store to see which one it will be that week! We love getting input from the community to better help us choose what to add to our lineup, as well as dial in our current offerings.

Storytime Stroll
2026-04-23 12:30 - 16:30 | Downtown Brunswick, 124 Maine Street, Brunswick, ME, 04011, United States
Storytime Stroll is a charming downtown event that celebrates local authors, small businesses, and the joy of reading. During the event, local authors will be hosted inside participating downtown shops where they can sell signed copies of their books, meet readers, and host short readings throughout the day.Visitors will stroll through downtown using a passport booklet, stopping into different businesses where they will get a sticker (each sticker gets you an entry to a raffle) and discover new authors, listen to stories, and support both local creatives and small shops. The event is designed to be relaxed, family-friendly, and interactive—creating meaningful connections between authors, readers, and our downtown community.Participating authors will be paired with a local business for the duration of the event, providing a cozy and unique setting for book readings, conversations, and book sales. It’s a wonderful opportunity to share your work, meet new readers, and be part of a vibrant community experience.
Schedule:
12:30pm @ Frosty’s- Tony Perry
1:00pm @ Elevenses – Matt Cost
1:30pm @ Magpie – Maria Castellano-Usery
2:00pm @ Social Goose – Maureen Milliken
2:30pm @ Nest – Kate Flora
3:00pm @ Lil Jam Cookies – Jennifer Merz
3:30pm @ The Mix – Charlotte Agell
4:00pm @ Lemont Block Collective – Moriah Freeman
4:30pm @ Reverie Coffee – Nina Lichtenstein
Check out the virtual map below to see where you can find your favorite local authors!

Slam Tilt Records + Games – Weekly Pinball Tournament!
2026-04-22 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-04-15 19:00 - 21:00 | Slam Tilt Records + Games, 94 Maine Street - Basement, Brunswick, ME, 04011, United States
Join us Wednesday nights to play in our weekly tournament series at Slam Tilt Records + Games located at 94 Maine Street Basement, Brunswick ME. All ages. All levels of experience welcome. Bring a friend and fling some sling. Check in by 7:15, we start at 7:30. $1-5 entry fee. All games run on quarters and are between .50-$1 per play. Please reach out with any questions!

Wednesday Night Bingo
2026-04-22 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-04-15 18:00 - 20:00 | Social Goose Bar, 94 Maine St, Brunswick, ME, 04011, United States
Social Goose hosts a free Bingo Night that’s fun for the whole family. 3 rounds of Bingo with a prize for each round’s winner.
Held Wednesday nights 6p – 8p

Bluegrass Jam
2026-04-22 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-04-20 18:00 - 20:00 | First Parish Church, 207 Maine St, B
Recurring open Bluegrass Jam
1st and 3rd Monday
6 to 8 pm
First Parish Church

Orange Ball Tennis for Kids (Ages 8-11) at Maine Pines
2026-04-22 17:00 - 18:00, 2026-04-20 17:00 - 18:00, 2026-04-15 17:00 - 18:00, 2026-04-13 17:00 - 18:00 | Maine Pines Racquet and Fitness, 120 Harpswell Road, Brunswick, ME, 04011, United States
Orange Ball Tennis for Kids at Maine Pines! Take your child’s tennis game to the next level! Our Orange Ball program is designed for growing players, using 60′ courts and orange balls to help kids build skills with confidence. Kids will learn and improve tennis skills and strategies, develop footwork patters and coordination, practice in game-based drills that keep learning exciting, and have fun from the very start while playing tennis! This meets Mondays and Wednesdays from 5-6pm. This program blends learning and fun, giving players the tools to grow their game while enjoying every step of the journey. It is perfect for kids who are ready to learn, rally, move and compete with confidence! Call 729-8433 to register!

Earth Day at the Peary-MacMillan Arctic Museum
2026-04-22 14:00 - 16:00 | Peary-MacMillan Arctic Museum, 10 Polar Loop, Brunswick, ME, 04011, United States
Drop in to the Peary-MacMillan Arctic Museum for hands-on fun and discovery:
• Make a take-home craft
• Explore an Arctic touchbox
• Join guided, drop-in tours of the 3rd floor
This year’s theme, Our Power, Our Planet, highlights simple, everyday actions we can take to fight climate change and protect animal populations.
Free and Open to the Pubic. All ages welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Come anytime between 2 and 4 pm.

"enjoy Today" at Pinecone Studio
2026-04-22 09:00 - 20:30 | Pinecone Studio, 3 Cranberry Dr, Brunswick, ME, 04011, United States
This program offers the opportunity to experience several creative forms of expression in one studio day. Explore how expressive disciplines overlap in our everyday lives and how understanding creative connection can help with problem solving.
This program focus is on the EARTH!
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM – instructor Valerie Upham “Natural Arrangement”
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM – artists Tom Brudzinski & Val Upham “Branching Out” – Botanical Exploration of Trees
5:30 PM – 8:30 PM – printmaker James Sylvester – “Naturally” – Nature Printing

First Parish Church Open Sanctuary
2026-04-21 15:00 - 18:00, 2026-04-14 15:00 - 18:00 | First Parish Church, 207 Maine St, B
Looking for solitude in a crazy world? Stop by First Parish Church anytime Mondays 3-6pm. Let our sanctuary be YOUR sanctuary. Enjoy the peace, the solitude to pray or just sit quietly. Bring a friend or by yourself. Just be. Breathe. Learn more at firstparish.net/news-events/

Business Owners Meeting: Spring / Summer Preview
2026-04-20 08:30 - 09:30 | BDA Office, 124 Maine Sreet Suite 107, Brunswick, ME, 04011, United States
Join us on April 20th to discuss local spring and summer opportunities for your business to get involved in the community and to meet your new BDA Marketing and Communications Coordinator, Grace Clendening!
Let Abbey Plankey-Smith know you’re coming at admin@brunswickdowntown.org

2nd Annual Free Community Shredding Event
2026-04-18 09:00 - 11:00 | The Red Mill, 11 Bowdoin Mill Island, Topsham, ME, 04086, United States
2nd Annual Free Community Shredding Event – Hosted by Meghan Moves Maine & RE/MAX Riverside. Free Document Destruction to help protect your identity and declutter for spring! Join us for a Community Shredding Event at The Red Mill, 11 Bowdoin Mill Island in Topsham, on Saturday 4/18 from 9–11 AM. Professional on-site shredding provided by Shredding On Site. Limit 5 boxes per person. This event is free and open to the public. Enjoy complimentary refreshments and enter to win one of our door prizes! For more information contact: Meghan Murphy meghan@homes4maine.com or call/text 207-798-2267.

Brunswick Rotary Club Happy Hour at Flight Deck
2026-04-16 17:00 - 18:30 | Flight Deck Brewing, 11 Atlantic Ave, Brunswick, ME, 04011, United States
Brunswick Rotary Club Happy Hour at Flight Deck – Thursday, 16 April, 5pm. No agenda, no business, just chatting with fellow Rotarians, family members, and friends. A wonderful opportunity to get to meet your local Rotary Club.
Brunswick Rotary Dog Show is being held May 2 at the Brunswick Recreation Center. Details coming soon.
Brunswick Rotary will support Seven Rivers Habitat of Humanity’s Spring Walk to Build on May 3 in Bath @ 2pm with a team of club members, family and friends. Details forthcoming.

Community Conversation: Drawing the Arctic with Michael Boardman
2026-04-14 19:00 - 20:00 | Visual Arts Center Bowdoin College, 255 Maine Street, Brunswick, ME, 04011, United States
Join the Sierra Club in the Beam Classroom, Visual Arts Center on the Bowdoin College campus, to hear from the Arctic Refuge’s 2019 artist-in-residence, Michael Boardman. Learn about how he has used his artwork for environmental advocacy all the way from Alaska to Washington D.C.
Register at this link: https://act.sierraclub.org/events/details?formcampaignid=701Po00001X92NGIAZ

Poetry on the Porch sponsored by Pinecone Studio
2026-04-12 15:00 - 17:00 | Pinecone Studio, 3 Cranberry Dr, Brunswick, ME, 04011, United States
Welcome to Pinecone Studio’s Poetry community!
We meet monthly as a group to enjoy the beauty and authenticity of the written word. We invite you to read original work (completed or in progress), share your favorite poem, or just relax and listen. When weather permits, we love our covered porch with a roaring fire and lap blankets, but, if you hate the cold, never fear! We have indoor spaces when needed. Register at Pineconestudio.org for this FREE program. Pinecone Studio is a proud non-profit 501(c)(3) organization.

VentiCordi presents: Sound Clouds
2026-04-12 13:00 - 15:30 | Unitarian Universalist Church of Brunswick, 1 Middle Street, Brunswick, ME, 04011, United States
VentiCordi Chamber Music will present its next series concert, “Cloud Songs,” on Sunday, April 12 at 2:00 p.m. at the Brunswick Unitarian Universalist Church. A free pre-concert talk by composer Bill Matthews begins at 1:00 pm.
Led by Artistic Directors Kathleen McNerney, oboist, and Dean Stein, violinist, VentiCordi is acclaimed for its imaginative programming and dynamic collaborations. Each performance brings together a fresh ensemble of guest artists, creating a distinctive experience for audiences. For this concert, McNerney and Stein will be joined by pianist Anastasia Antonacos, flutist Shion Suzuki, and double bassist Nathan Varga.
“Cloud Songs” features a vibrant and expressive program that highlights the color, intimacy, and creativity of chamber music through unexpected instrumental combinations and evocative musical narratives.
The program opens with Barbara Harbach’s Four Dances for Two, an animated and expressive conversation between oboe and violin. This is followed by Madeleine Dring’s Trio for Flute, Oboe, and Piano, a charming work infused with wit, elegance, and a blend of British and French stylistic influences.
The concert continues with Erwin Schulhoff’s Concertino, which injects modern flair and jazzy rhythms into the unusual trio of flute, viola, and double bass. A highlight of the afternoon will be Alyssa Morris’s Cloud Songs—a 2025 composition that lends its name to the concert—offering a dreamy, atmospheric soundscape for oboe, bass, and piano.
The program concludes with Nino Rota’s Trio for Piano, Flute, and Violin, a lyrical and cinematic treasure from the celebrated Italian composer known for his iconic film scores.
For tickets and more info, please visit www.venticordi.com/cloudsongs

Advance Ticket Prices:
$25 General Admission
$20 Seniors
$5 for 18 and under

Day of Ticket Prices:
$30 General Admission
$25 Seniors
$10 for 18 and under

An Evening with Chelsea Berry
2026-04-11 19:30 - 21:30 | Unitarian Universalist Church Brunswick, 1 Middle St, Brunswick, ME, 04011, United States
UUCB Concerts for a Cause presents Chelsea Berry at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Brunswick on Saturday, April 11 at 7:30 p.m. to raise money for Oasis Free Clinics and the Immigrant Legal Advocacy Project.
Chelsea Berry is a powerhouse vocalist and performer based in Gouldsboro, Maine and has been dubbed “the Pink of folk music.” She is a singer-songwriter with the edge and finesse of legends. Her shows are driven by her dynamic stage presence, heartfelt lyrics and stories, and masterful writing, evoking the style of artists such as Eva Cassidy, KD Lang, and Sara Bareilles.
She has released 10 original albums over her 25 year career and has collaborated on projects with dozens of other writers and performers. Her music is played regularly on Sirius XM’s The Loft and has been featured on local radio and TV stations.
A veteran of the road, she has toured coast to coast in venues such as House of Blues, Carnegie Hall, and the World Cafe Live and recorded albums in Boston, New York, Nashville, and Denver. Berry’s beautiful voice and commanding stage presence have taken her on the road as support with legendary artists including Livingston Taylor, Chris Smither, Mavis Staples, Chris Isaak, and Shawn Colvin.
“A voice of remarkable power and control with a joyous soul. Brave and bright, Chelsea Berry is the real thing.” — Livingston Taylor
Tickets are $20 in advance, $25 at the door, and $10 for students/children and will be available at the church office, Gulf of Maine Books, or online at https://ticketstripe.com/chelsea.
CHELSEA BERRY MUSIC
Book of Love: https://youtu.be/18y7_ZZXFyA
I Will Miss You: https://youtu.be/2KXZGPWfpzM
Any Other Way: https://youtu.be/zfzHIjnEBNA (uptune)
Never Saw Blue: https://youtu.be/qKE0pdKZBSQ
Love Will Keep Us Alive: https://youtu.be/PQRFfUmLUqs

DOING DAVID: A Collection of Short Comedic Plays by David Ives
2026-04-11 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-04-11 14:00 - 16:00 | Pickard Theater, Bowdoin College, 1 Bath Rd, Brunswick, 04011, United States
What if we could have infinite do-over’s on a first date? Is one’s identity really anything more than an idea? Do mayflies love?
Bowdoin College’s student theater organization Masque & Gown presents our Spring Main Stage, DOING DAVID! Directed by Julia Starck ’26, DOING DAVID is a fast-paced, whimsical, absurd, and hilarious set of eight short plays. In the course of an evening, we will explore what it means to be alive, have a greater purpose, and connect with others. You won’t want to miss it!

Sadie Jane Dance Presents: MOVEMENT — A Spring Showcase & Fundraiser
2026-04-11 17:30 - 20:00 | Adaptive Outdoor Education Center, 675 Old Portland Rd, Brunswick
Sadie Jane Dance is proud to present MOVEMENT, a Spring Showcase and community fundraiser taking place on Friday, April 11th at the Adaptive Outdoor Education Center in Brunswick.
This evening will feature performances from dancers of Sadie Jane Dance as well as guest performers from across Maine, highlighting a range of styles including stilettos, hip-hop, contemporary, and collaborative choreography. The showcase celebrates the power of movement to bring people together, build confidence, and create meaningful community connection.
MOVEMENT is also a fundraising event supporting the next phase of Sadie Jane Dance—our goal of raising $50,000 to renovate and secure a permanent dance studio space in Brunswick. Over the past year, our classes and events have continued to grow, and this showcase represents an exciting step toward building a dedicated home for adult dance in the Midcoast region.
We would love to see members of the Brunswick community there to celebrate local artists, support the performing arts, and help us continue growing something special here in downtown Brunswick.
Event Details
📍 Adaptive Outdoor Education Center — Brunswick, Maine
🗓 Saturday, April 11
🚪 Doors Open: 5:30 PM
🎭 Show Begins: 6:00 PM
Tickets and additional information can be found at:
www.sadiejanedance.com
Thank you for supporting local arts and small businesses in Brunswick.

Spaghetti Supper
2026-04-11 17:00 - 18:30 | Brunswick United Methodist Church, 320 Church St, Brunswick, ME, 04011, United States
Our monthly spaghetti supper offers community and spaghetti (meat or veggie sauce), salad, garlic bread, and BUMC’s famous pies. Donation only. A portion of the proceeds goes to MCHPP. We hope you will join us regularly.
