Events

This calendar includes social and business events hosted in Downtown Bangor, and arts and culture activities of regional interest. To see future or past events, use the arrows beside the dates. The icon indicates a recurring event. You can also find events in Downtown Bangor on our Facebook page. To submit an event, use the the event submission form. For details on a specific event, please follow the link in the event listing, as events are arranged by a variety of host organizations.

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Monday Karaoke at Paddy Murphy's

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Be part of the rumpus! Monday nights starting at 9pm, it’s karaoke night at Paddy’s!

Learn About Rug Braiding

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Local rug braiders have been meeting at the library to work on their craft. Starting this fall, we invite you stop into one of these Monday morning sessions to learn more. Questions like: What is rug braiding, what equipment or fabric do you need, and is it hard to learn? will be answered. This is […]

Chimera Coffee Trivia

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Monday night trivia with Sir_Quizzalot. Every Monday night from 7-8:30. Beer | Wine | Espresso | Snacks.

Bouncing Baby Story Time

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Come, sing, clap and bounce along to action rhymes, songs and stories! Recommended for babies up to 24 months and their caregivers.

Tiny Tots Storytime

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A 30-minute program for 2 to 4 year-olds, with a participating adult, filled with stories, games, songs and finger plays. Ages 2 – 4

Kids Kitchen

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Use up and down arrow keys to resize the meta box pane. Bring out the inner chef in you! Through demos and hands on experience, learn the basics of kitchen safety and make treats you can share with the whole family. *If your child has any food allergies, please call staff to discuss possible accommodations […]

Songwriters' Open Mic

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Songwriter’s Open Mic at 2Feet Brewing  from 5-8 every Tuesday night. It’s open mic for songwriters on Tuesday! We set up a mic and each songwriter gets 15 minutes.

Abstraction to Image: Interactive Poetry Making

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Poet Steve Langan will lead an interactive writing session focused on generating a poem. Steve is a Stephen and Tabitha King Foundation resident this fall. He is the author of several collections of poetry and poems in a variety of journals, Just bring a journal or paper, and your favorite pen or pencil. Registration is […]

Tuesday Live Irish Sessions & Open Mic

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Paddy Murphy’s Live Irish Jam 6-8pm & Open Mic, 9pm to close!

Ghostly Bangor Walking Tour

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The Bangor Historical Society’s Ghostly Bangor Walking Tour features tales of unsolved mysteries, murder, and energies that may still linger in the Queen City. Tours stroll through the streets of Downtown Bangor and last around 90 minutes. Tickets are $12. Advanced ticketing is required. Our tours are capped at 25 guests, and tickets sell out […]

St. John's Fall Organ Concert featuring Anne Laver

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2026 marks the 166th anniversary of Maine’s largest 19th-Century tracker-action pipe organ, E. & G. G. Hook’s magnificent Opus 288 at St. John’s Roman Catholic Church in Bangor. The St. John’s Organ Society is pleased to announce that Anne Laver from Syracuse, New York will play a concert on the historic organ at St. John’s […]

Bangor Community Resource Fair

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The library will host Food AND Medicine for their monthly resource fair in the Atrium and Crofutt Room. There will be free food and information about community resources available to those in the Bangor area, as well as raffle prizes. Do you need help finding a good job or paying your bills? Do you have […]

Bouncing Baby Storytime

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Come, sing, clap and bounce along to action rhymes, songs and stories! Recommended for babies up to 24 months and their caregivers.

Tiny Tots Storytime

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A 30-minute program for 2 to 4 year-olds, with a participating adult, filled with stories, games, songs and finger plays. Ages 2 – 4

Tech Tutoring

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Hannah Cyrus, BPL’s Digital Media Librarian, is available for 60-minute appointments to help you with your computer questions in-person, by phone, or over Zoom. Want to organize your emails? Having trouble using a particular website or program? Wondering why that annoying message keeps popping up on your screen? Whatever your question, Hannah will work with […]

Workshop: Smartphone Basics

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Do you have a smartphone you want to learn to use better? Join us for a workshop about different types of phones and how they work, and get familiar with the basics of using yours to call and text, get online, check your email, take photos, and more! This class is appropriate for both iPhone […]

Live Harness Racing

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Join us at Hollywood Casino Raceway at Bass Park on October 14th at 2:30pm for the 2026 Bangor Harness Racing season!Post time is promptly at 2:30PM. Be sure to arrive early to pick your favorites! 🏇 Wagers placed on races 3-10 can score points towards our Crown of the Queen City promotion for a chance […]

STITCH 'N B*TCH

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Come learn how to sew and mend clothes with other people at Red Rabbit Bazaar! Every Wednesday from 4:00pm to 6:00pm.

Teen Dungeons and Dragons Club

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Calling all barbarians, rangers, sorcerers, and warlocks! Dungeons and Dragons is happening at the Library! We will be hosting a learners campaign for those who haven’t adventured before and many other single shot or ongoing campaigns for everyone else! For Grades 6 – 12

Wizards and Warp Drives – A Sci-Fi and Fantasy Book Club

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Wizards and Warp Drives is a book club for lovers of the Science Fantasy and Fantasy genres. We meet the second Wednesday evening of the month to discuss a rotating selection of Sci-Fi and Fantasy titles. BPL staff member, Amanda, will lead the group each month. Reading Line-Up: July 8th, The Memory Librarian – Janelle […]

Derry-Free Horror Book Club: THE UNHELD

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Join us for the October 2026 meeting of the Derry-Free Horror Book Club, The Briar Patch’s book club dedicated to spine-tingling reads. Vol. 21 of the Derry-Free Horror Book Club will discuss THE UNHELD by Luke Larkin. Startling monsters and occult oddities abound in this chilling horror Western as a girl journeys across the haunted […]

Inspiration from the Archive

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Elizabeth DeWolfe will lead this interactive program that explores how writers can use historical and archival sources to discover intriguing book topics, create unique characters, develop unexpected plot points, and enrich their writing by uncovering context, incorporating detail, and building a sense of time and place. Drawing on materials from DeWolfe’s Saco-Biddeford-based true crime work, […]

Next Chapter Book Club

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Next Chapter Book Club is a community-based book club for adolescents and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Our members (including some who cannot read) love books for the same reasons most people do. We all enjoy being transported to different worlds where we meet interesting characters and learn new things. Taking that journey with […]

Stitch & Sip

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Calling all fiber artists! Join us every other Thursday for an evening of crocheting, knitting, coffee, and tea! All skill levels and fiber arts are welcome, but bring your own project if you can.

Maine Science Awards

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Science is everywhere in Maine. It is in our forests and our fisheries, our hospitals and our classrooms, our startups and our shorelines. And the people advancing it deserve to be celebrated. Join us on October 15th in Bangor for the inaugural Maine Science Awards, a formal evening of cocktails, dinner, and heartfelt recognition honoring […]

Mystery Making Mayhem

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Matt Cost, Moe Claire, Allison Keeton, and Jule Selbo will work together with the audience to create a mystery on the spot! Attendees will be asked to fill out five slips of paper upon entering the library, including a character name, possible occupations, a setting for the mystery, the weapon used, and the motive for […]

Bangor Pub Run

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Every Thursday at 6:30pm we gather in front of Paddy Murphy’s, run 3-5 miles, and then grab a drink somewhere downtown (location varies). Sometimes when people first start coming, or if they are coming back from an injury they might not run the whole 3 miles and that’s totally ok! People are welcome to run […]

Ghostly Bangor Walking Tour

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The Bangor Historical Society’s Ghostly Bangor Walking Tour features tales of unsolved mysteries, murder, and energies that may still linger in the Queen City. Tours stroll through the streets of Downtown Bangor and last around 90 minutes. Tickets are $12. Advanced ticketing is required. Our tours are capped at 25 guests, and tickets sell out […]

Ghostly Bangor Walking Tour

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The Bangor Historical Society’s Ghostly Bangor Walking Tour features tales of unsolved mysteries, murder, and energies that may still linger in the Queen City. Tours stroll through the streets of Downtown Bangor and last around 90 minutes. Tickets are $12. Advanced ticketing is required. Our tours are capped at 25 guests, and tickets sell out […]

Trivia Night at Nocturnem Draft Haus

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Come participate in trivia night at Nocturnem Draft Haus on Thursdays! From 7 – 9:30pm with weekly prizes to win.

Karaoke at Penobscot Pour House

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THE WAIT IS OVER… KARAOKE IS BACK! Bangor, you asked… and we listened! Karaoke is making its long-awaited return to the Penobscot Pour House! Join us every Thursday night for great music, great people, and unforgettable fun. We’re also excited to welcome back one of Bangor’s favorite karaoke hosts… DJ Mad Kat!Whether you’re a seasoned […]

Tech Tutoring

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Hannah Cyrus, BPL’s Digital Media Librarian, is available for 60-minute appointments to help you with your computer questions in-person, by phone, or over Zoom. Want to organize your emails? Having trouble using a particular website or program? Wondering why that annoying message keeps popping up on your screen? Whatever your question, Hannah will work with […]

Migrating Maine's Natural World Into Fiction (and Anything We Write)

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Perhaps for too long, writing nature has been mostly a non-fiction pursuit. What happens when we use powerful images from our own woods, waters, and wildlife resources to enhance fiction? To develop either plot drama or respite? To craft plot twists delivered by weather or animals? To grow a character into someone unique as well […]

FOLKs Trail Days

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Friends of Lower Kenduskeag Stream (FOLKS) is an all-volunteer group that works to improve the Kenduskeag Stream Trail from Franklin St. in Downtown Bangor to Harlow Street. We hold monthly trail days on the 3rd Saturday of the month from 8:00-9:30am that meet behind Penquis on Harlow Street. Ongoing Projects List: 1. Picking up litter […]

Bangor's European Market

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A weekly market hosted by Ingrid’s German Gift Shop with local & word-wide meats, seafood, produce, artisanal baked goods, and gifts!

Saturday Story Stop

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Start your weekend with fun and friends! Discover books, songs, and games to help your child build early literacy, listening, and social skills. Great for kindergarten readiness! Ages 3 – 6

Maine Witch Walk and Goblin Market 2026

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Join us for Maine’s largest and best Halloween event! Fun for the whole family. Help us organize by RSVPing on the website. mainewitchwalk.com 12:00 Market Opens1:00 pm dance practice1:45 walk starts from compass rose2:45 witch dance in center green4:00 Market Close

Stories from Maine Cemeteries: Lives Cut Short

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Maine gravestones from the 1800s were decorated with snapped flower buds, broken tree branches, and cracked columns to reveal that those buried below died before their time. From lightning strikes to shipwrecks, accidents to disease―and even a sensational murder―there were many causes for these untimely deaths. Ron Romano uncovers how mysterious symbols, epitaphs, monument forms, […]

Live Harness Racing

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Join us at Hollywood Casino Raceway at Bass Park on October 17th at 3pm for the 2026 Bangor Harness Racing season!Post time is promptly at 3PM. Be sure to arrive early to pick your favorites! 🏇 Wagers placed on races 3-10 can score points towards our Crown of the Queen City promotion for a chance […]

Halcyon & Friends Present the Dohnanyi Piano Quintet and The Future is Here

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Join Halcyon and friends for an evening of chamber music, film, and storytelling. For the first half of the program, Halcyon will be joined by special guest and pianist, Marlene McCarthy for a performance of Dohnanyi’s brilliant first Piano Quintet – a rousing tour de force full of soaring melodies. In the second half of […]

Chase's Big Thirtieth Birthday Show at Red Rabbit Bazaar

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SATURDAY OCTOBER 17TH Come celebrate our beloved doorman and friend Chase’s transition into chopped unchood at Red Rabbit Bazaar with sets from: Corrective MeasureJeezFree to ThinkBreak Bread SATURDAY OCTOBER 17TH – RED RABBIT BAZAAR – $10 AT THE DOOR ALL AGES – DOORS 7 – MUSIC 8

Riff Johnson at Hollywood Casino

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Located at the Sound Stage Lounge in the casino, join us for an interactive acoustic rock & pop show by Riff Johnson. With 4 United States Tours under his belt, Bangor, Maine Native Riff Johnson is spreading his music, personality and generally fun inspirational vibe. A one-man band with an affinity for decades past and […]

Sunday All-Levels Vinyasa Yoga

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Sunday All-Levels Vinyasa Yoga | Sundays at 9:00 AM Start your Sunday with movement, breath, and a little time for yourself. This welcoming Vinyasa class is designed for all ability levels, whether you’re brand new to yoga or have an established practice. Expect a balanced flow incorporating strength, mobility, mindful movement, and options to modify […]

A Spooky Pop-Up Market

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YOU’RE INVITED: to a 🦇 spooky 🦇 pop-up market on sunday, october 18! we’re excited to host @twinflamecloset, @cutandrunpottery, and Dream Permanent Jewelry at our storefront in downtown bangor!shop cool secondhand & vintage clothing, handmade pottery, and snag a piece of permanent jewelry. free entry and open to all ages! 🗓️ sunday, october 18⏰ 10am-4pm📍 […]

Live Harness Racing

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Join us at Hollywood Casino Raceway at Bass Park on October 18th at 11:45am for the 2026 Bangor Harness Racing season!Post time is promptly at 11:45AM. Be sure to arrive early to pick your favorites! 🏇 Wagers placed on races 3-10 can score points towards our Crown of the Queen City promotion for a chance […]

Pumpkins In The Park – UCP of Maine's 24th Annual Halloween Event

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Step into Maine’s Halloween tradition as UCP of Maine’s 24th Annual Pumpkins in the Park transforms the Anah Shriners into a glowing indoor Halloween carnival! Stroll through Pumpkin Lane, filled with jack-o’-lanterns, classic autumn charm, trick-or-treat booths and family games. Then venture into Spooky Alley, where blacklights, neon colors, music and fog bring a playful […]

Sunday Community Jam

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Sundays at 2 Feet, come to the community jam, where people just show up with instruments and play from 2 to 5. 2 Feet Brewing is a family-run brewpub in the heart of Downtown Bangor that features craft brews created by Cory Ricker, and pub fare and desserts made by his wife, Nit-Noi. Their son, […]

Monday Karaoke at Paddy Murphy's

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Be part of the rumpus! Monday nights starting at 9pm, it’s karaoke night at Paddy’s!

Learn About Rug Braiding

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Local rug braiders have been meeting at the library to work on their craft. Starting this fall, we invite you stop into one of these Monday morning sessions to learn more. Questions like: What is rug braiding, what equipment or fabric do you need, and is it hard to learn? will be answered. This is […]

BSO Chamber Music series at the Gracie Theatre featuring guest cellist Zuill Bailey

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The Bangor Symphony Orchestra Chamber Music Series at the Gracie begins its season with an ensemble featuring guest cellist, Zuill Bailey. Lauded for his sumptuous tone and jaw-dropping technique, Zuill Bailey is widely considered one of the premiere cellists in the world. He is a Grammy Award winning, internationally renowned soloist, recitalist, Artistic Director and […]

Chimera Coffee Trivia

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Monday night trivia with Sir_Quizzalot. Every Monday night from 7-8:30. Beer | Wine | Espresso | Snacks.

Bouncing Baby Story Time

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Come, sing, clap and bounce along to action rhymes, songs and stories! Recommended for babies up to 24 months and their caregivers.

Tiny Tots Storytime

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A 30-minute program for 2 to 4 year-olds, with a participating adult, filled with stories, games, songs and finger plays. Ages 2 – 4

Songwriters' Open Mic

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Songwriter’s Open Mic at 2Feet Brewing  from 5-8 every Tuesday night. It’s open mic for songwriters on Tuesday! We set up a mic and each songwriter gets 15 minutes.

Tuesday Live Irish Sessions & Open Mic

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Paddy Murphy’s Live Irish Jam 6-8pm & Open Mic, 9pm to close!

Movie Night Hang Out: Trick r Treat (2007)

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It’s not Halloween until Sam says so. On Tuesday October 20th we’re going to hang out in our Purple Room at watch one of the best horror films ever made, Trick r’ Treat (2007). Feel free to join us. We’ll open the shop at 6:30pm and start watch at 7:00pm. There is fee to join […]

Ghostly Bangor Walking Tour

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The Bangor Historical Society’s Ghostly Bangor Walking Tour features tales of unsolved mysteries, murder, and energies that may still linger in the Queen City. Tours stroll through the streets of Downtown Bangor and last around 90 minutes. Tickets are $12. Advanced ticketing is required. Our tours are capped at 25 guests, and tickets sell out […]

Bouncing Baby Storytime

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Come, sing, clap and bounce along to action rhymes, songs and stories! Recommended for babies up to 24 months and their caregivers.

Tiny Tots Storytime

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A 30-minute program for 2 to 4 year-olds, with a participating adult, filled with stories, games, songs and finger plays. Ages 2 – 4

Tech Tutoring

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Hannah Cyrus, BPL’s Digital Media Librarian, is available for 60-minute appointments to help you with your computer questions in-person, by phone, or over Zoom. Want to organize your emails? Having trouble using a particular website or program? Wondering why that annoying message keeps popping up on your screen? Whatever your question, Hannah will work with […]

Live Harness Racing

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Join us at Hollywood Casino Raceway at Bass Park on October 14th at 2:30pm for the 2026 Bangor Harness Racing season!Post time is promptly at 2:30PM. Be sure to arrive early to pick your favorites! 🏇 Wagers placed on races 3-10 can score points towards our Crown of the Queen City promotion for a chance […]

STITCH 'N B*TCH

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Come learn how to sew and mend clothes with other people at Red Rabbit Bazaar! Every Wednesday from 4:00pm to 6:00pm.

Mahjong Meet Up!

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Mahjong Meet Ups with Central Maine Mahj 📆: Wed Oct 21st 5:30PM🎟️: $10 Tickets Required📍: DREAM • 98 Central St, Bangor, Maine

Out of this Warren Sci-Fi Book Club: Radiant Star

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Join us for the October 2026 meeting of the Out of this Warren Sci-Fi Book Club, The Briar Patch’s new book club with guest moderator Aislinn Sarnacki. Vol. 6 of the Out of this Warren Sci-Fi Book Club will discuss RADIANT STAR by Ann Leckie. Space opera’s sharpest mind returns to the world of the […]

Next Chapter Book Club

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Next Chapter Book Club is a community-based book club for adolescents and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Our members (including some who cannot read) love books for the same reasons most people do. We all enjoy being transported to different worlds where we meet interesting characters and learn new things. Taking that journey with […]

Bangor Pub Run

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Every Thursday at 6:30pm we gather in front of Paddy Murphy’s, run 3-5 miles, and then grab a drink somewhere downtown (location varies). Sometimes when people first start coming, or if they are coming back from an injury they might not run the whole 3 miles and that’s totally ok! People are welcome to run […]

Ghostly Bangor Walking Tour

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The Bangor Historical Society’s Ghostly Bangor Walking Tour features tales of unsolved mysteries, murder, and energies that may still linger in the Queen City. Tours stroll through the streets of Downtown Bangor and last around 90 minutes. Tickets are $12. Advanced ticketing is required. Our tours are capped at 25 guests, and tickets sell out […]

Broomstick

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A cottage hidden away in the deepest part of the woods and in it a witch with a story to tell. She beckons you into her cozy cottage, bids you sit by the first to hear life story. Her first love affair, how she discovered her powers and how she used them. A completely unsentimental […]

Trivia Night at Nocturnem Draft Haus

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Come participate in trivia night at Nocturnem Draft Haus on Thursdays! From 7 – 9:30pm with weekly prizes to win.

Karaoke at Penobscot Pour House

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THE WAIT IS OVER… KARAOKE IS BACK! Bangor, you asked… and we listened! Karaoke is making its long-awaited return to the Penobscot Pour House! Join us every Thursday night for great music, great people, and unforgettable fun. We’re also excited to welcome back one of Bangor’s favorite karaoke hosts… DJ Mad Kat!Whether you’re a seasoned […]

Tech Tutoring

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Hannah Cyrus, BPL’s Digital Media Librarian, is available for 60-minute appointments to help you with your computer questions in-person, by phone, or over Zoom. Want to organize your emails? Having trouble using a particular website or program? Wondering why that annoying message keeps popping up on your screen? Whatever your question, Hannah will work with […]

Women's Leadership Luncheon with Heather Paquette

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Join us as we “Lean in and Learn” from Heather Paquette, President of Good Shepherd Food Bank. Heather Paquette is guided by her unwavering leadership purpose – Always Press Forward, Always Give Back. As the President of Good Shepherd Food Bank of Maine, she leads a dedicated team of hunger-relief professionals to address the root […]

Broomstick

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A cottage hidden away in the deepest part of the woods and in it a witch with a story to tell. She beckons you into her cozy cottage, bids you sit by the first to hear life story. Her first love affair, how she discovered her powers and how she used them. A completely unsentimental […]

Bangor's European Market

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A weekly market hosted by Ingrid’s German Gift Shop with local & word-wide meats, seafood, produce, artisanal baked goods, and gifts!

Saturday Story Stop

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Start your weekend with fun and friends! Discover books, songs, and games to help your child build early literacy, listening, and social skills. Great for kindergarten readiness! Ages 3 – 6

Live Harness Racing

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Join us at Hollywood Casino Raceway at Bass Park on October 24th & 31st at 11:45AM for the 2026 Bangor Harness Racing season!Post time is promptly at 11:45AM. Be sure to arrive early to pick your favorites! 🏇 Wagers placed on races 3-10 can score points towards our Crown of the Queen City promotion for […]

Sunday All-Levels Vinyasa Yoga

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Sunday All-Levels Vinyasa Yoga | Sundays at 9:00 AM Start your Sunday with movement, breath, and a little time for yourself. This welcoming Vinyasa class is designed for all ability levels, whether you’re brand new to yoga or have an established practice. Expect a balanced flow incorporating strength, mobility, mindful movement, and options to modify […]

Community Clothing Swap @Red Rabbit Bazaar

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COMMUNITY CLOTHING SWAP SUNDAYS – 11 AM-3 PM$2/LB Ready to refresh your fit? Bring us the rad seasonal apparel that you’re ready to let go of and swap it for something that serves you better. Take what you love and leave the rest💞 Hauls go for $2/lb, with proceeds supporting @mainetransnet🌹Help fold the pile 3-4 PM […]

Live Harness Racing

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Join us at Hollywood Casino Raceway at Bass Park on October 18th at 11:45am for the 2026 Bangor Harness Racing season!Post time is promptly at 11:45AM. Be sure to arrive early to pick your favorites! 🏇 Wagers placed on races 3-10 can score points towards our Crown of the Queen City promotion for a chance […]

Sunday Community Jam

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Sundays at 2 Feet, come to the community jam, where people just show up with instruments and play from 2 to 5. 2 Feet Brewing is a family-run brewpub in the heart of Downtown Bangor that features craft brews created by Cory Ricker, and pub fare and desserts made by his wife, Nit-Noi. Their son, […]

Broomstick

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A cottage hidden away in the deepest part of the woods and in it a witch with a story to tell. She beckons you into her cozy cottage, bids you sit by the first to hear life story. Her first love affair, how she discovered her powers and how she used them. A completely unsentimental […]

Evolve — A Spiral Journey

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Evolve is a monthly gathering designed to explore self-exploration and self-expression through movement and music. These sessions blend gentle yoga, guided free movement, and reflection in a warm and welcoming environment. Whether you’re a seasoned yogi or new to movement, there’s no right or wrong way—just an open invitation to show up, be present, and […]

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Dreaming at Dawn: An art exhibition by the Union of Maine Visual Artists
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We All Eat Down Here…
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Sunday All-Levels Vinyasa Yoga
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Community Clothing Swap @Red Rabbit Bazaar
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Bangor Farmers Market
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Free Shave Ice Day
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Kickboxing and Martial Arts Class
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Sunday Community Jam
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On Golden Pond
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Evolve — A Spiral Journey
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Dreaming at Dawn: An art exhibition by the Union of Maine Visual Artists
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We All Eat Down Here…
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Monday Karaoke at Paddy Murphy's
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Learn About Rug Braiding
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Full S.T.E.A.M Ahead
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Douglas Rooks at BookSpace with The Briar Patch bookshop and Bangor Historical Society
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Kickboxing & Martial Arts Fitness
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Chimera Coffee Trivia
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Dreaming at Dawn: An art exhibition by the Union of Maine Visual Artists
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We All Eat Down Here…
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Bouncing Baby Story Time
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Tiny Tots Storytime
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Songwriters' Open Mic
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What Happens to Bangor's Trash?
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Elmo's Got the Moves
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Community Conversation on Artificial Intelligence with the Maine State Library
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Tuesday Live Irish Sessions & Open Mic
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Dreaming at Dawn: An art exhibition by the Union of Maine Visual Artists
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We All Eat Down Here…
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Bouncing Baby Storytime
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Tiny Tots Storytime
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Tech Tutoring
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Teen Dungeons and Dragons Club
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STITCH 'N B*TCH
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Noir at the Bar in Bangor
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Out of This Warren Sci-Fi Book Club: Certainty
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We All Eat Down Here…
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Rabbit Rabbit Start of Month Sale
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Next Chapter Book Club
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Stitch & Sip
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Bangor Pub Run
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Ghostly Bangor Walking Tour
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Trivia Night at Nocturnem Draft Haus
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On Golden Pond
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Karaoke at Penobscot Pour House
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We All Eat Down Here…
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First Friday Art Walks
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Coffee & Conversation
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Tech Tutoring
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ASM Book Club
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Queen City Expo 2026
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On Golden Pond
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Korean Swordsmanship Beginners Class: First Class Free Friday
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We All Eat Down Here…
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Bangor's European Market
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Fall Sidewalk Art Festival
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2026 Maine Interpreter Professional Day
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Queen City Expo 2026
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Paws on Parade
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Saturday Story Stop
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Pet Blessing
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Liberty & Legacy: BHS Annual Awards Night
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On Golden Pond
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They Live – Movie Night Hosted by Maine DSA at The Emporium
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Noah & Eli Smith at Hollywood Casino
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We All Eat Down Here…
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Pound The Pavement 5K Color Fun Run & Walk
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Sunday All-Levels Vinyasa Yoga
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Bangor Fall Ritual Market
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Queen City Expo 2026
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Kickboxing and Martial Arts Class
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Sunday Community Jam
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Tarot Card & Intuitive Readings
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On Golden Pond
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Ghostly Bangor Walking Tour
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A Para-Talk by Frankie O'Sullivan at The Emporium
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We All Eat Down Here…
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Monday Karaoke at Paddy Murphy's
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Learn About Rug Braiding
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Full S.T.E.A.M Ahead
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Kickboxing & Martial Arts Fitness
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Chimera Coffee Trivia
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We All Eat Down Here…
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AARP Tax Aide Special Drop-In Clinic
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Bouncing Baby Story Time
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Tiny Tots Storytime
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Lit Chicks Book Club
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Tech Club
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Maine Tourism Association's Toast to Tourism in Bangor!
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Teen Craft and Chat
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Songwriters' Open Mic
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Tuesday Live Irish Sessions & Open Mic
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Ghostly Bangor Walking Tour
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Book Talk & Signing: Eleanor Morse in conversation with author Robert Diamante
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We All Eat Down Here…
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Bouncing Baby Storytime
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Tiny Tots Storytime
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Tech Tutoring
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Serving Up Thanks in Bangor!
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STITCH 'N B*TCH
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Hoppily Ever After Romance Book Club: In Stormy Weather
8
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We All Eat Down Here…
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Next Chapter Book Club
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ARTober Arts Awards and Reception
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ASL Social Hour
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Bangor Pub Run
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Trivia Night at Nocturnem Draft Haus
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Karaoke at Penobscot Pour House
9
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We All Eat Down Here…
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Deathtrap
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AARP Tax Aide Special Drop-In Clinic
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Tech Tutoring
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Clue Themed Murder Mystery Dinner
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Korean Swordsmanship Beginners Class: First Class Free Friday
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DJ Bill Lyons Live at Penobscot Pour House
10
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We All Eat Down Here…
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Deathtrap
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Bangor's European Market
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Thriller-Thon for Best Buddies Maine
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Bangor United Multicultural Fair 2026 – Stronger Together
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Saturday Story Stop
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The Dark Market at The Emporium
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Natalie Merchant, A Special Acoustic Performance with Erik Della Penna
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Natalie Merchant, A Special Acoustic Performance with Erik Della Penna
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DJ Joshua Carl at Hollywood Casino
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Murder at the Circus
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James Street Band at Penobscot Pour House
11
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We All Eat Down Here…
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Deathtrap
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Sunday All-Levels Vinyasa Yoga
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Kickboxing and Martial Arts Class
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Indigenous Peoples' Day Film Festival
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Sunday Community Jam
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Ghostly Bangor Walking Tour
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MOVIE NIGHT: Jennifer’s Body, hosted by Maine Women's Lobby
12
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We All Eat Down Here…
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Deathtrap
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Monday Karaoke at Paddy Murphy's
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Learn About Rug Braiding
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Kickboxing & Martial Arts Fitness
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Chimera Coffee Trivia
13
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We All Eat Down Here…
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Deathtrap
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Bouncing Baby Story Time
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Tiny Tots Storytime
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Kids Kitchen
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Songwriters' Open Mic
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Abstraction to Image: Interactive Poetry Making
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Tuesday Live Irish Sessions & Open Mic
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Ghostly Bangor Walking Tour
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St. John's Fall Organ Concert featuring Anne Laver
14
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We All Eat Down Here…
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Deathtrap
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Bangor Community Resource Fair
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Bouncing Baby Storytime
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Tiny Tots Storytime
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Workshop: Smartphone Basics
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Tech Tutoring
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Live Harness Racing
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Teen Dungeons and Dragons Club
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STITCH 'N B*TCH
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Wizards and Warp Drives – A Sci-Fi and Fantasy Book Club
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Derry-Free Horror Book Club: THE UNHELD
15
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We All Eat Down Here…
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Deathtrap
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Ghostly Bangor Walking Tour
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Inspiration from the Archive
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Next Chapter Book Club
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Maine Science Awards
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Stitch & Sip
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Mystery Making Mayhem
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Bangor Pub Run
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Ghostly Bangor Walking Tour
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Trivia Night at Nocturnem Draft Haus
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Karaoke at Penobscot Pour House
16
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We All Eat Down Here…
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Deathtrap
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Ghostly Bangor Walking Tour
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Tech Tutoring
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Migrating Maine's Natural World Into Fiction (and Anything We Write)
17
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We All Eat Down Here…
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Deathtrap
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Ghostly Bangor Walking Tour
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FOLKs Trail Days
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Bangor's European Market
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Saturday Story Stop
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Maine Witch Walk and Goblin Market 2026
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Stories from Maine Cemeteries: Lives Cut Short
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Live Harness Racing
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Halcyon & Friends Present the Dohnanyi Piano Quintet and The Future is Here
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Chase's Big Thirtieth Birthday Show at Red Rabbit Bazaar
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Riff Johnson at Hollywood Casino
18
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We All Eat Down Here…
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Ghostly Bangor Walking Tour
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Sunday All-Levels Vinyasa Yoga
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A Spooky Pop-Up Market
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Live Harness Racing
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Pumpkins In The Park – UCP of Maine's 24th Annual Halloween Event
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Kickboxing and Martial Arts Class
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Sunday Community Jam
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We All Eat Down Here…
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Monday Karaoke at Paddy Murphy's
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Learn About Rug Braiding
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BSO Chamber Music series at the Gracie Theatre featuring guest cellist Zuill Bailey
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Kickboxing & Martial Arts Fitness
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Chimera Coffee Trivia
20
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We All Eat Down Here…
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Bouncing Baby Story Time
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Tiny Tots Storytime
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Songwriters' Open Mic
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Tuesday Live Irish Sessions & Open Mic
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Movie Night Hang Out: Trick r Treat (2007)
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Ghostly Bangor Walking Tour
21
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We All Eat Down Here…
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Bouncing Baby Storytime
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Tiny Tots Storytime
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Tech Tutoring
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Live Harness Racing
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STITCH 'N B*TCH
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Mahjong Meet Up!
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Out of this Warren Sci-Fi Book Club: Radiant Star
22
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We All Eat Down Here…
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Next Chapter Book Club
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Bangor Pub Run
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Ghostly Bangor Walking Tour
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Trivia Night at Nocturnem Draft Haus
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Broomstick
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Karaoke at Penobscot Pour House
23
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We All Eat Down Here…
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Tech Tutoring
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Women's Leadership Luncheon with Heather Paquette
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Comedy Festival 2026
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Darker Mount Hope Cemetery Walking Tour
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Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Glow-N-Fire
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Broomstick
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Mean Streak at Penobscot Pour House
24
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We All Eat Down Here…
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Bangor's European Market
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Fall Cleanup
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History in Focus: The Brady Gang Shootout
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Saturday Story Stop
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Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live: Glow-N-Fire
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Live Harness Racing
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Downtown Bangor Trick or Treat
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2026 Bangor Zombie Walk
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Comedy Festival 2026
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Broomstick
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Monsters at the Museum
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John Bapst F.C Adult Halloween Night
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Darker Mount Hope Cemetery Walking Tour
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Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live: Glow-N-Fire
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Scary Stories: An Evening with Nomar Slevik
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Scare out the vote
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Halloween Ball
25
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We All Eat Down Here…
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Sunday All-Levels Vinyasa Yoga
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Community Clothing Swap @Red Rabbit Bazaar
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Live Harness Racing
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Kickboxing and Martial Arts Class
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Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live: Glow-N-Fire
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Sunday Community Jam
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Broomstick
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Evolve — A Spiral Journey
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Ghostly Bangor Walking Tour
26
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We All Eat Down Here…
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Monday Karaoke at Paddy Murphy's
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Learn About Rug Braiding
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Kickboxing & Martial Arts Fitness
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Chimera Coffee Trivia
27
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We All Eat Down Here…
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Bouncing Baby Story Time
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Tiny Tots Storytime
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Songwriters' Open Mic
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Tuesday Live Irish Sessions & Open Mic
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Ghostly Bangor Walking Tour
28
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We All Eat Down Here…
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Bouncing Baby Storytime
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Tiny Tots Storytime
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Tech Tutoring
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Live Harness Racing
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STITCH 'N B*TCH
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Broomstick
29
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We All Eat Down Here…
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Next Chapter Book Club
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Bangor Pub Run
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Trivia Night at Nocturnem Draft Haus
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Broomstick
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Karaoke at Penobscot Pour House
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Haunted Opera House Tour
30
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We All Eat Down Here…
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Tech Tutoring
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Touch a Trunk & Treat
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Ghostly Bangor Walking Tour
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Broomstick
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Haunted Opera House Tour
31
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We All Eat Down Here…
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Bangor's European Market
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Saturday Story Stop
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Live Harness Racing
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Halloween Drag Show and Goth Night
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PTC's Annual Costume Gala & Concert
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Bangor Boo Ball
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DJ Roks on Roks live at Hollywood Casino

Downtown Bangor is bustling! This calendar includes social and business events hosted in Downtown Bangor, and arts and culture activities of regional interest. You can also find events in Downtown Bangor on our Facebook page. To submit an event, use the the event submission form.