Community Walks

Downtown Bangor is a very walkable area, and many opportunities exist for self-guided tours, like the Interactive Art Walk, and for guided tours by local organizations, like the Bangor Historical Society.

In the spring of 2025, the Events Committee suggested that it would be nice to get a group of people together to walk every couple of weeks as a fun, easy community engagement activity with a side of fitness. It was further suggested that these might be even better with a splash of whimsey, with themes and costumes. So on a warmish March midday, a small herd of people in inflatable dinosaur costumes and masks –and their supporters– waved and roared their way through town, bringing surprised smiles, laughter, supportive honks, and chaotic joy to the city. (You can read about that first walk right here: https://i95rocks.com/weird-walk-wednesdays-downtown-bangor-2025/ )

Weird Walkin’ Wednesday was born. People noted that noon was not ideal for many people, so evening walks were added, as well as the occasional Silly Strollin’ Saturday.

Everyone is welcome to join these walks, which are one mile long, and begin at West Market Square. There is no fee to attend, and while dressing or playing to the walk theme is encouraged, it’s not a requirement. It’s just a simple, fun way to gather, experience Downtown Bangor, and spend time with fellow whimsical walkers.

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Weird Walkin’ Wednesday – PROM-enade RESCHEDULED – MAY 14

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RESECHEDULED to May 14th at 5:30 pm We heard that some folk wanted to take a walk but had to work mid-day, so we’ve added an evening walk. You’re cordially invited for an early evening, one-mile weird walkin’ wander through Downtown Bangor whilst dressed to the nines. It’s a fine time for a PROM-enade to […]
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Weird Walkin’ Wednesday – Flower Power Hour

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It’s a long, strange trip…but only for a mile. We’ll let peace, love, and gardening lead the way. Come dressed in whatever kind of flower power powers you, be it summer of love or gardening glove! We’ll meet in West Market Square at noon and walk one mile together in a musical parade. Weird Walkin’ […]
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Weird Walkin’ Wednesday – The Bubble Bustle

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Pop, walk, and play — this mile is all about good vibes and lighthearted, floaty fun. Floaty, shimmery bubbles are our inspiration for this walk. We’ll celebrate the coming summer with BUBBLES! Few things bring delight like bubbles, and we’re gunna delight for a whole mile around Downtown Bangor! Weird Walkin’ Wednesdays are an excuse […]
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Weird Walkin’ Wednesday – German Sparkle Party

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Do you like to sparkle spark?Do you like to walky walk?Do you like to talky talk?Walky walk and talky talk,We will do it ’round the block!Yes, yes we will walk one mileIn German sparkle party style! For this special evening Weird Walkin’ Wednesday, we’ll walky walk our mile to sparkling europop bedecked in all the […]