Brunswick Downtown Association

Friday Fun with Friends
2026-02-20 10:30 - 12:30, 2026-02-27 10:30 - 12:30, 2026-03-06 10:30 - 12:30 (America/New_York) | The Mix, 163 Park Row, Brunswick, ME, 04011, United States
Join us in the studio on Friday mornings from 10:30-12:30 to share creative time. All materials will be provided. Reserve your spot today!
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CHRISTMAS BELLS – Longfellow’s Poem and the Civil War (Longfellow Days)
2026-02-20 13:00 - 14:00 | Merrymeeting Room at Thornton Oaks, 25 Thornton Way, Brunswick, ME, 04011, United States
Author John Babin will speak on Longfellow’s inspiration for the poem “Christmas Bells,” written during the American Civil War, and explain how this classic Longfellow poem became the beloved Christmas carol.
John William Babin is the author of three books on Henry Wadsworth Longfellow’s life and poetry. John’s work as a research assistant has been acknowledged in several books and articles published worldwide about the Longfellow Family. He works at the Maine Historical Society as the Visitor Services Manager of the Wadsworth Longfellow House.
In 2025 Babin published a children’s book, I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day. This book contains a story about the poet, the poem, and explains how the poem became the carol we all know. There are colorful illustrations accompanying the words of the carol.

Longfellow Days Website

Coffee Cuppings and Tea Tastings at Tern
2026-02-21 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-02-28 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-03-07 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.

SUNDAY READINGS, Part Four (Longfellow Days)
2026-02-22 13:00 - 15:00 | Lancaster Lounge, Moulton Union, Bowdoin College, S Campus Drive, Brunswick, ME, 04011, United States
We close our 2026 Readings with three more Maine poets who have achieved notoriety beyond their books. Marcia Brown. Marita O’Neil and Kate Kearns.
Poet #1 Marcia F. Brown
Marcia F. Brown is the author of five books of poetry and the essay collection Well Read, Well Fed ~ A Year of Great Reads and Simple Dishes for Book Groups. Marcia served as Poet Laureate for the City of Portland, ME and co-hosts the monthly Local Buzz Reading Series at The Yarmouth History Center.
Poet #2 Marita O’Neill
Marita O’Neill lives in Portland with her dog, Sweetpea. She received her MFA in Poetry from Vermont College of Fine Arts. She has had poems published in the Maine Sunday Telegram’s “Deep Water” series, Maine Public Radio’s “Poems from Here,” Cafe Review, and other magazines. Deerbrook Editions published her new book, Wild Nest, No Prison, last spring.
Poet #3 Kate Kearns
Kate Kearns is the author of You Are Ruining My Loneliness (Littoral Books, 2023), and a chapbook called How to Love an Introvert (Finishing Line Press, 2015). Her work has appeared or is forthcoming in Prairie Schooner, Appalachian Review, Common Ground Review, Sugar House Review, Maine Sunday Telegram, Maine Public Radio’s “Poems from Here,” and elsewhere. Kate was a finalist for the 2024 Charles Simic Poetry Prize and the 2024 Maine Postmark Poetry Contest. She earned her MFA from Lesley

Longfellow Days Website

BINGO at the American Legion
2026-02-23 16:00 - 20:30 | Brunswick American Legion, 1 Columbus Drive, Brunswick, ME, 04011, United States
The American Legion of Brunswick is hosting BINGO on the last Monday of each month at Post 20 on Columbus Drive near the Rt. 1N entrance ramp. Doors open at 4, games start at 6pm. There will be a snack bar run by the Auxiliary (no outside food allowed). Large package – $20; small package – $10; jackpot at end – $5; daubers – $3; cash only.

Orange Ball Tennis for Kids (Ages 8-11) at Maine Pines
2026-02-23 17:00 - 18:00, 2026-02-25 17:00 - 18:00, 2026-03-02 17:00 - 18:00, 2026-03-04 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!

Bluegrass Jam
2026-02-23 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-02-25 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

First Parish Church Open Sanctuary
2026-02-24 15:00 - 18:00, 2026-03-03 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/

Tuesday Workshop!
2026-02-24 18:00 - 19:30, 2026-03-03 18:00 - 19:30 | Root Rind & Petal, 318 BATH RD, BRUNSWICK, ME, 04011-2651, United States
Drop in Workshop Tuesdays at 6PM!
We cover Astrology, Archetypes, Aromatherapy, Sound and Crystal HealingTools! $35 Call ahead to snag a spot! 207-680-5509

Community Song Circle for Love, Peace, Justice Together
2026-02-24 18:30 - 19:30 | St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 27 Pleasant St, Brunswick
During these dark winter months, come connect through song and uplift your heart! Come to our next Community Song Circle for Love, Peace, Justice Together:
We’ll continue singing together on fourth Tuesdays from 6:30 – 7:30 pm (with snow dates the following Sunday) from January through April, rotating to a variety of faith and community locations. The snow date for this sing is Sunday 3/1, 1:00 – 2:00 pm.
We gather to sing for community and connection – not for performance – so all voices are welcome. Leaders teach simple songs to help our spirits dwell in the positive values of love, peace and justice….together!
Come sing! We’re thrilled to be continuing and look forward to being together.

Community Song Circle for Love, Peace, Justice Together
2026-02-24 18:30 - 19:30 | St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 27 Pleasant St, Brunswick
During these dark winter months, come connect through song and uplift your heart! Come to our next Community Song Circle for Love, Peace, Justice Together:
We’ll continue singing together on fourth Tuesdays from 6:30 – 7:30 pm (with snow dates the following Sunday) from January through April, rotating to a variety of faith and community locations. The snow date for this sing is Sunday, March 1, 1:00 – 2:00 pm.
We gather to sing for community and connection – not for performance – so all voices are welcome. Leaders teach simple songs to help our spirits dwell in the positive values of love, peace and justice….together! Come sing! We’re thrilled to be continuing and look forward to being together.

Warm Up Wednesdays
2026-02-25 16:00 - 18:00, 2026-03-04 16:00 - 18:00 | Downtown Brunswick, 124 Maine Street, Brunswick, ME, 04011, United States
A new winter pop-up series from the BDA in collaboration with local businesses. Each week, a different Brunswick storefront hosts an outdoor s’mores station packed with all the essentials. Swing by, grab a stick, and enjoy free s’mores while supporting local shops.
How It Works

New host business every Wednesday
Drop in anytime from 4 to 6 PM
All treats provided by the BDA
Free, family friendly, and open to all

February Pop-Ups:
2/4 – Noble Kitchen & Bar
2/11 – Senter Place
2/18 – Bay View Gallery
2/25 – Richard’s Restaurant
March Pop-Ups
3/4 – The Abbey
3/11 – Cool As A Moose
3/18 – Portland Pie
3/25 – Tontine Mall
Made Possible by Our Sponsors and Supporters:

Wednesday Night Bingo
2026-02-25 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-03-04 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

Slam Tilt Records + Games – Weekly Pinball Tournament!
2026-02-25 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-03-04 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!

Open Mic & Longfellow's 219th Birthday Celebration (Longfellow Days)
2026-02-27 17:30 - 19:30 | Unitarian Universalist Church Brunswick, 1 Middle St, Brunswick, ME, 04011, United States
Our annual Open Mic with host Ren Bernier, a cappella music by Bowdoin’s “Longfellows,” and BIRTHDAY CAKE. Come share your poem or another’s that you appreciate.
Sign up begins at 5:15. Guidelines: One Page, Limit of 25 Readers.
Visit the Bible Longfellow signed and donated to his church in 1878.

Longfellow Days Website

The Theater Project's Tell Your Story Series
2026-02-28 19:00 - 20:00 | The Theater Project, 14 School St, Brunswick, ME, 04011, United States
The Theater Project is excited to present our third installment of our Tell Your Story series! In this series, we invite community, local artists, and local performers to come together in a night of sharing our own, everyday stories through performance.
We will focus on a specific theme each night, where Storytellers will tell a true story based on the theme and work with a director to create a piece to perform. This series is four nights only, so mark your calendars and join us for a beautiful night of connection!
Upcoming:
Saturday, February 28th at 7 PM
Theme: Lost Time
Tickets available online are suggested pricing. To reserve tickets at pay-what-you-can pricing, call the box office at (207) 729-8584 or email at boxoffice@theaterproject.com.

Pine State Home Show
2026-03-07 10:00 - 17:00 | Thompson’s Point, 15 Resurgam Place, Portland, ME, 04102, United States
Be part of the first-ever Pine State Home and Garden Show at Thompson’s Point in Portland, Maine! Meet trusted vendors, industry leaders, and fellow homeowners while exploring interactive displays and live expert demonstrations. From home improvement to garden inspiration, this event has it all. Join us to connect, learn, and spark new ideas—we can’t wait to welcome you!
