Events in Bangor today

This family-friendly hike explores the Orono Bog Boardwalk. Light snacks and drinks will be provided. Registration is required.

A relaxed hangout for the queer community at The Wilson Center at UMaine offers a comfortable place to keep the spirit of Pride alive, spend time with community, and be yourself. Settle in with a book, try a craft, break out a board game, or simply chat. The pace is low-key and shaped by what participants want to do together. The building has an ADA accessible entrance. Wheelchair users who enter through the lower entrance will need to exit, go up a hill, and re-enter at a different entrance to access the restrooms. An ASL interpreter will not be available. Interpreters interested in supporting the event can reach out at hello@bangorpride.com.

Take a guided walk through downtown Bangor to trace how the 1911 fire started and spread after a spark ignited a streamside hay shed. Along the way, you’ll learn which structures survived and how the city and its residents recovered from the damage. The tour runs from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM and meets at the Thomas A. Hill House. Tickets cost $12 and must be purchased ahead of time.

Experience Matt Rife at Maine Savings Amphitheater in Bangor, ME.

Join Andy Revkin for a folk performance in Bucksport, Maine. The show is listed for 10:00 AM.

A limited-capacity spay and neuter clinic for cats serving the Bangor area will take place in the Bangor Mall parking lot near Dick’s Sporting Goods, JCPenney, and Oriental Jade. Presented in partnership with Cat Life Maine Inc., the clinic can accommodate up to 35 cats, so early registration is encouraged. Pricing is $150 for a spay package and $125 for a neuter package. The event supports efforts to reduce pet overpopulation and promotes healthier lives for community cats and pets in the region by providing an affordable option for essential care.

Designed for cheerleaders 6 and older, this summer camp focuses on building confidence with existing abilities and developing new techniques in tumbling and jump skills. The cost is $100 for members and $150 for guests. Register in 2025 to secure this pricing.

CCSC’s High Performance Camp offers a focused, four day training experience for swimmers ready to elevate their performance. Advanced age group and senior athletes train together with an experienced coaching team, combining focused pool work on technique and drills, structured dryland sessions, challenging sets, and interactive mindset training to build strength, resilience, and disciplined habits. The Canoe City approach emphasizes confidence, consistency, strength, and capability, while team challenges reinforce communication, leadership, and mental skills for success in the water and in the community. This camp is designed for athletes 11 and older who are committed to refining technique, increasing training intensity, and sharpening their competitive edge, and CCSC membership is not required. Pricing is $215 for Old Town - Orono YMCA members and $350 for other athletes, with a $75 discount available for registrations completed before the New Year.

Culinary Kids Camp introduces budding cooks to a week of tasty exploration and kitchen know-how. Participants practice essential skills like mixing and measuring, try child-friendly recipes, and build confidence they can carry beyond the kitchen. The camp is part of the Creative Explorers Specialty Camp series, a program that also supports artists, inventors, and makers through hands-on projects and imaginative activities that spark new interests and strengthen creative abilities. Supportive staff guide age-appropriate projects each morning, encourage self-expression, and nurture curiosity and discovery. Designed for ages 5 to 10, the camp is priced at $180. Families with an Old Town - Orono YMCA Family Membership receive a $50 discount on all Creative Explorers camps. For questions or to share any allergies or dietary restrictions, email Nicole.McClendon@otoymca.org.

A welcoming women’s breakfast at Husson Dining Center features good food, easy conversation, and opportunities to meet new friends. A full breakfast is available for $8. The atmosphere is relaxed and offers an encouraging start to the day. Open to all women.

This in-person support group creates a calm, caring setting for those navigating loss. There is nothing to solve and no pressure, only time for companionship, attentive listening, and being together. Participants may speak if they wish or sit quietly and draw strength from the support of the group.

Explore Mount Hope Cemetery in Bangor on a guided walking tour that shares lesser known stories of residents who made a name for themselves, for better and for worse. Hear how to interpret the symbols carved into gravestones and pause for views across the city. Founded in 1834, this 300 acre landscape is known as the second oldest garden cemetery in the United States. Architect Charles G. Bryant shaped it as part of a nationwide effort to create green havens within urban areas, places designed for reflection by the living as well as a resting ground for the departed. The tour meets at the Superintendent’s Lodge within Mount Hope Cemetery in Bangor. Admission is $12 per person and tickets must be purchased in advance. Attendance is limited to 25 guests. Tours are cancelled when thunderstorms are likely, but continue in rain. Rogan’s Memorials is the tour sponsor.

Billy Idol rolls into Bangor with a summer-night blast of tight, high-volume rock built for the open air. The show stacks momentum from start to finish, turning the crowd into a full-voice singalong that feels straight out of 1984. Expect signature hits like Rebel Yell, White Wedding, Mony Mony, Dancing with Myself, and Eyes Without a Face, along with more fan favorites that land with the most impact under the lights.

Billy Idol is performing at Maine Savings Amphitheater. The show starts at 7:30 PM local time.

Spend some time outdoors with the Bangor Garden Gnomes at the UMA Bangor Garden and Labyrinth. It’s a casual drop-in event in the garden area between the Fitness Center and College Center, and there’s no experience needed. Kids and dogs are welcome, and registration isn’t required.

Wood-fired pizza is available in Bangor at the old Nicky's Diner lot. Weekly specials are shared on Facebook with a chance to win a free pizza. The menu is posted online and orders can be placed online as well.

Join AARP Maine for a fun bowling afternoon in Brewer. Bowling and shoe rental are covered, and registration is free but required. Please note the concessions will be closed, so there will be no food available for purchase. Plan to arrive and enjoy the games during the scheduled afternoon session.

Join a staff naturalist for a casual Friday morning bird walk on the Fields Pond sanctuary trails. It is open to all experience and ability levels, and the event runs from 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM. Admission is free.

Thursday Kids Studio Summer Camp offers a series of ten Thursday camps, each split into two separate sessions built around a fresh theme every week. Art teacher Ashley leads hands-on projects that blend learning with creativity, inviting kids to explore favorite topics through a variety of mediums. Participants can register for a single session, a double session, or the entire series. Each Thursday features two distinct two-hour blocks with different projects, and the day typically includes at least three to four creative activities tied to the theme. A lunch break sits between the sessions. Those attending both sessions have a supervised break, and families provide a cold lunch. For severe food allergies, efforts are made to seat participants separately during meal and snack times. Kids should arrive ready for messy making, since acrylic paints do not wash out of clothing. This camp is designed for ages 7 to 12. Older participants are welcome, though projects are tailored to the 7 to 12 age range. Motivated six-year-olds may be considered based on readiness, such as being able to tie a knot and cut shapes with scissors independently.

People recovering from stroke, along with caregivers and family members, can connect and share experiences through this supportive group. Meetings are held in person at Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center in the Cardiac Rehab Kitchen, with an online option available for those who cannot be there in person. The focus is on understanding, conversation, and practical encouragement throughout recovery. For questions, contact Angela Wheelden, BSN, RN, SCRN, nurse program manager with Northern Light Stroke Care, at 207.973.8278 or awheelden@northernlight.org.