Bangor is a city built of stories, where every corner has a tale to tell. The wild days as lumber capital of the world. The haven for rum runners and gangsters. And just on the other side of the literary veil, Bangor’s shadowy alter ego: Derry, Maine.
Dozens of events span the season. Come for spooky productions at Penobscot Theatre and haunted tours through Mt. Hope Cemetery. Bring your broomstick to the Maine Witch Walk and Goblin Market. Explore the curiosities of the International Cryptozoology Museum, or test your nerve at Maineiac Manor Haunted House. Shop for oddities and wonders while you wander. And enjoy a seasonal beverage while you’re here.
Don’t miss Downtown trick or treat for the youngsters or the many Wicked Good Hauntings for spirited grown-ups. October is when Bangor’s stories come out to play. Come see for yourself.
He wasn’t wrong. Perched on the Penobscot River, Bangor puts nature at your doorstep — and a vibrant city life right alongside it. Whether you’re here for a weekend or thinking about making it home, you’ll find there’s always more to discover.
Adventure at Every Turn
amid nature, trails, and the Penobscot
Hundreds of acres of city forest. A major river running right through town. Eagles overhead. Paddling, hiking, cycling, birding — Bangor is a basecamp for four-season outdoor adventure, with a great meal and a warm bed waiting when you’re done.
Make Memories Together
The kids will love the aquatic center, skate park, and city forest trails. Pack a picnic for one of Bangor’s parks, catch a parade or festival, and end the day with ice cream downtown. There’s enough here to fill a weekend — or a whole summer.
Stroll historic streets, browse local shops, and linger over dinner at a downtown restaurant. Catch live music, join an evening walking tour, or paddle the Penobscot at sunset. Bangor is the kind of place you didn’t know you needed — until you’ve been.
From family fun to a grown-up getaway, a great experience awaits in every season. Events, concerts, dining, shopping, art, camps, science, theatre, history, and outdoor adventure — Bangor delivers it all with small-town warmth and bigger-city energy.
The City of Bangor website has all the latest news and updates to help you stay informed about what’s happening in Bangor!
Bangor’s Downtown is bustling with shopportunities for every style and interest.
You’ll find an abundance of locally-created art and craft, sophisticated homegoods and kitchenware, antiques, vintage finds, collectibles, gifts, souvenirs, books, jewelry, and more in the core of our walkable, historic Downtown.
The city wakes up with art walks, farmers markets, and the river running high and bright. Perfect weather for exploring downtown on foot or getting out on the water for the first paddle of the year.
Summer
Concerts, night markets, festivals, and parades fill the calendar. The aquatic center opens, the parks come alive, and downtown’s al fresco dining scene hits its stride. Long days mean more time to do it all.
Fall
Maine falls don’t get more spectacular. The city forest blazes with color, the trails are at their best, and harvest festivals bring the community together. Fall is Bangor’s best-kept secret.
Winter
Ice skating, cozy restaurants, holiday events, and the quiet magic of a snow-covered downtown filled with decorations and lights. Bangor doesn’t hibernate — it celebrates.
The Bangor area is home to small, local, professional, and community organizations, as well as large national performers and artists. The active and community-supported landscape of arts and culture is constant and provides a welcoming neighborhood atmosphere. From large festivals, concerts, and theater to showcases from local artisans and musicians, there is always something to enjoy in Bangor.
Visit a museum, spend the afternoon on a self-guided or docent-guided tour of historic and contemporary architecture, sculpture, and murals, or check out a show.
Bangor’s busy, all year long, and there’s something to engage every personality.
Love the spooky? It’s here! Live Music? Pretty much every day. Community-centered events? Yep, loads of ’em! Art? Yep, that’s everwhere. Science? Well, we’re glad you asked…we have a whole festival about it every March.
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Dreaming at Dawn: An art exhibition by the Union of Maine Visual Artists
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Summer 2026 Exhibitions at the Zillman Art Museum – University of Maine
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Back to School Sale at Dream
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Community Clothing Swap @Red Rabbit Bazaar
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Bangor Farmers Market
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Sunday Community Jam
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Dreaming at Dawn: An art exhibition by the Union of Maine Visual Artists
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Monday Karaoke at Paddy Murphy's
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Summer 2026 Exhibitions at the Zillman Art Museum – University of Maine
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Pitbull – I'm Back with Special Guest Lil Jon
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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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Rabbit Rabbit Start of Month Sale
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Summer 2026 Exhibitions at the Zillman Art Museum – University of Maine
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Lit Chicks Book Club
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Songwriters' Open Mic
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Mount Hope Cemetery Walking Tour
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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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Summer 2026 Exhibitions at the Zillman Art Museum – University of Maine
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Tech Tutoring
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STITCH 'N B*TCH
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Dreaming at Dawn: An art exhibition by the Union of Maine Visual Artists
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Summer 2026 Exhibitions at the Zillman Art Museum – University of Maine
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Next Chapter Book Club
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Fun with 4-H
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FUSION: Bangor at Thriving Proof
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Stitch & Sip
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Mount Hope Cemetery Walking Tour
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Bangor Pub Run
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Parker McCollum at Maine Savings Amphitheater
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Trivia Night at Nocturnem Draft Haus
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Karaoke at Penobscot Pour House
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Dreaming at Dawn: An art exhibition by the Union of Maine Visual Artists
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First Friday Art Walks
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Tech Tutoring
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Summer 2026 Exhibitions at the Zillman Art Museum – University of Maine
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Scripts in the Spotlight: Silent Sky
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Korean Swordsmanship Beginners Class: First Class Free Friday
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Highway 207 Live at Penobscot Pour House
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Dreaming at Dawn: An art exhibition by the Union of Maine Visual Artists
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Bangor's European Market
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Summer 2026 Exhibitions at the Zillman Art Museum – University of Maine
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Bass Park After Dark – September 5
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Fire of 1911 Walking Tour
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Lady D's BDAY And Drag Show
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The Shelley Coombs Duo at Hollywood Casino
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Dreaming at Dawn: An art exhibition by the Union of Maine Visual Artists
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Bangor Farmers Market
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Sunday Community Jam
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Tarot Card & Intuitive Readings
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Game Night Potluck
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ZZ Top at Maine Savings Amphitheater
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Movie Night Hang Out: Phantom of the Paradise (1974)
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Dreaming at Dawn: An art exhibition by the Union of Maine Visual Artists
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Monday Karaoke at Paddy Murphy's
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Labor Day Road Race
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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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Teen Craft and Chat
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Greendrinks: Ground Control to Major Paul
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Songwriters' Open Mic
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Founders & Freedom: A Revolutionary Walk Through Mount Hope
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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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Bangor Community Resource Fair
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Workshop: Intro to Computers & the Internet
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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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Paint & Sip with Mariah Reading
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Wizards and Warp Drives – A Sci-Fi and Fantasy Book Club
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Hoppily Ever After Romance Book Club: Tropesick
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Dreaming at Dawn: An art exhibition by the Union of Maine Visual Artists
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NRSingers Open Rehearsals Begin!
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Next Chapter Book Club
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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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On Golden Pond
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Karaoke at Penobscot Pour House
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Dreaming at Dawn: An art exhibition by the Union of Maine Visual Artists
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Crafts & Coffee
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Tech Tutoring
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On Golden Pond
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Korean Swordsmanship Beginners Class: First Class Free Friday
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No Warning Weekend at Penobscot Pour House
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Dreaming at Dawn: An art exhibition by the Union of Maine Visual Artists
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Bangor's European Market
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Live Harness Racing
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On Golden Pond
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Best of Bangor Walking Tour
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DJ Roks on Roks at Hollywood Casino
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Chem free glow dance night
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No Warning Weekend at Penobscot Pour House
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Dreaming at Dawn: An art exhibition by the Union of Maine Visual Artists
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Founders & Freedom: A Revolutionary Walk Through Mount Hope
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Bangor Farmers Market
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Live Harness Racing
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Sunday Community Jam
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On Golden Pond
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Dreaming at Dawn: An art exhibition by the Union of Maine Visual Artists
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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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Chimera Coffee Trivia
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Dreaming at Dawn: An art exhibition by the Union of Maine Visual Artists
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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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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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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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Teen Dungeons and Dragons
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STITCH 'N B*TCH
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Crash My Stash Workshop by bout CREATING
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Dreaming at Dawn: An art exhibition by the Union of Maine Visual Artists
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View the Declaration of Independence
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Next Chapter Book Club
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Dunlap Broadside Opening Reception & Lecture: "What Should We Remember about the Declaration of Independence in 2026?"
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Bangor Pub Run
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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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Dreaming at Dawn: An art exhibition by the Union of Maine Visual Artists
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Stephen King's 79th Birthday Carnival Dining Specials
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View the Declaration of Independence
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Tech Tutoring
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Still Floating: 40 Years of Pennywise at The Emporium
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An Evening of Music
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On Golden Pond
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Dance Party w/ DJ Zach Leal
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Dreaming at Dawn: An art exhibition by the Union of Maine Visual Artists
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Stephen King's 79th Birthday Carnival Dining Specials
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FOLKs Trail Days
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Bangor's European Market
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Bangor Waterfront Craft Fair
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Soldiers at Rest Walking Tour
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View the Declaration of Independence
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Saturday Story Stop
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Dollar Babies Come Home – Short Film Fest at The Emporium
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Tom Deady Book Signing: 40 Years of Pennywise at Nocturnem Draft Haus
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On Golden Pond
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The Derry, Maine Beer Garden
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NASA’s International Observe the Moon Night
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Ida Black Live at Penobscot Pour House
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Dreaming at Dawn: An art exhibition by the Union of Maine Visual Artists
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Stephen King's 79th Birthday Carnival Dining Specials
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Sunday All-Levels Vinyasa Yoga
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Mount Hope Cemetery Walking Tour
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Bangor Farmers Market
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Stephen King's 79th Birthday Carnival
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Sunday Community Jam
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On Golden Pond
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Contemplative Evensong
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Dreaming at Dawn: An art exhibition by the Union of Maine Visual Artists
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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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Chimera Coffee Trivia
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Dreaming at Dawn: An art exhibition by the Union of Maine Visual Artists
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Bouncing Baby Story Time
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Tiny Tots Storytime
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Tech Club
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Teen Craft and Chat
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Songwriters' Open Mic
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Live to Hike Another Day
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Tuesday Live Irish Sessions & Open Mic
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An Evening with Author Michael Koryta – Book Talk, Signing, and Walking Tour
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Dreaming at Dawn: An art exhibition by the Union of Maine Visual Artists
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Bouncing Baby Storytime
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Tiny Tots Storytime
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Tech Tutoring
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STITCH 'N B*TCH
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Mahjong Meet Up in Bangor
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Derry-Free Horror Book Club: THE UNKNOWN
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Dreaming at Dawn: An art exhibition by the Union of Maine Visual Artists
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Next Chapter Book Club
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Youth Services Fall Carnival
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Bangor Pub Run
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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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Dreaming at Dawn: An art exhibition by the Union of Maine Visual Artists
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Tech Tutoring
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Bangor Contra Dance: Dead Sea Squirrels with caller Quena Crain
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9 to 5: A Dolly Parton Tribute Variety Show
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Nostalgia Night at Maine Discovery Museum
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On Golden Pond
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Bad Daddy Live at Penobscot Pour House
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Dreaming at Dawn: An art exhibition by the Union of Maine Visual Artists
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Bangor's European Market
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Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival
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Fall Arts & Crafts Supply Swap
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Saturday Story Stop
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On Golden Pond
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Matinee Saturday
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Bangor Beautiful Community Mural Celebration
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40 FINGERS
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Kayleigh Clark at Hollywood Casino
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Dreaming at Dawn: An art exhibition by the Union of Maine Visual Artists
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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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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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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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Chimera Coffee Trivia
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Dreaming at Dawn: An art exhibition by the Union of Maine Visual Artists
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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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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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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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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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First Friday Art Walks
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Coffee & Conversation
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Tech Tutoring
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Queen City Expo 2026
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On Golden Pond
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Bangor's European Market
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Fall Sidewalk Art Festival
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Queen City Expo 2026
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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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They Live – Movie Night Hosted by Maine DSA at The Emporium
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On Golden Pond
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Noah & Eli Smith at Hollywood Casino
The Greater Bangor Region of Maine
Life here is all about the outdoors, culture, history, food, art, and nightlife. Whether you’re hiking, shopping, or all about family fun, TheGBR has you covered. Check out The GBR Maine website to find information about the Greater Bangor Region of Maine.
Bangor Parks & Recreation
Check out the Bangor Parks & Rec calendar for information on activities, events, and facilities.
