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Today — Saturday, September 26

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  • 9am

    Fall Craft Fair

    "Bangor Elks" #244 Odlin Rd, Bangor · verified Sep 25
    Free

    Celebrate the season at the Fall Craft Fair, where a variety of crafters and vendors will be showcasing their work. Admission is free. For a registration form, reach out to the sole contact, Tina Morrison, at tlmorrison1969@gmail.com or call or text 207-554-7412. For inquiries and arrangements, communicate only with Tina or the official event page to avoid scammers. The event takes place at Bangor Elks and is not sponsored by the Bangor Elks Club.

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  • 11am

    5th Annual Recovery Palooza

    Bangor Waterfront, Bangor · verified Sep 25
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    Organized by BARN, Wellspring, Together Place, Bangor Public Health and Community Services, ME-RAP, and Penquis SAY, this free, community-wide celebration at the Bangor Waterfront honors National Recovery Month and is regarded as the largest recovery gathering in Maine. All are welcome, including individuals in recovery, family and friends, professionals in the field, and anyone who believes in recovery. The day features live music and entertainment, uplifting speakers sharing recovery journeys, family-friendly activities, a variety of community resource booths, a cornhole tournament, and complimentary burgers and hot dogs. The focus is on celebrating recovery, reducing stigma, and helping people connect with the support and services that make recovery possible.

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  • 4pm

    Community Mural Celebration

    2 Hammond St, Bangor · verified Sep 25
    Free

    A community celebration highlights Bangor’s new Community Mural by acclaimed Maine artist Rachel Gloria Adams, created in collaboration with the Bangor Region Chamber of Commerce. This large-scale piece transforms a prominent downtown wall into a colorful tribute to the city’s people, places, history, and culture. Patterns contributed by five Bangor-area artists are woven into the design, bringing multiple perspectives together in one vibrant work of public art. The gathering offers a chance to meet the artists, enjoy a beverage and a snack, see the completed mural up close, and snap photos. Drinks are donated by Orono Brewing Company. There is a suggested $5 contribution for entry, and drinks are available for a suggested $5 each, with proceeds supporting Bangor Beautiful and future community projects. Visitors can also learn about Bangor Beautiful, hear the story behind the mural, and discover ways to get involved in creating more public art and beautiful community spaces across Bangor. Appreciation goes out to the many donors, volunteers, artists, businesses, and community partners who made the project possible, with special thanks to sponsors The Rock & Art Shop, Edwards, Faust & Smith, CPAs, Bangor International Airport, and Scott Edwards at the Standpipe level, High Tide Capital, Fairmount Dental, Penobscot Financial Advisors, Verrill Law, Varney Agency, Maine Savings, and Greater Bangor Association of Realtors at the Paul Bunyan level, and Birchbrook and Largay Law Offices at the Penobscot level.

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  • 7:30pm

    40 Fingers

    Husson University, 1 College Circle,, Bangor, ME, United States, Maine 04401, 1 University Dr, Bangor · verified Sep 25
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    40 FINGERS is an Italian quartet of guitarists known for inventive reinterpretations of well known rock and pop songs, along with film and TV soundtracks. Their performances have attracted millions of views on social media. Queen highlighted the group’s arrangement of Bohemian Rhapsody on the band’s website. They have also collaborated in duets with Andrea Bocelli, U.S. singer Tory Kelly, and Andy Summers of The Police, partnering with Summers to revisit Bring on the Night.

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Tuesday, September 29 2 events
  • 9am

    Ladies Breakfast

    Husson Dining Center, 1 College Cir, Bangor · verified Sep 25
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    Enjoy a welcoming women’s breakfast at Husson Dining Center, featuring a full meal for $8 and plenty of friendly conversation. It offers an easygoing setting to meet new people, share some laughs, and leave feeling encouraged. All women are welcome.

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  • 6pm

    Elmo's Got the Moves

    Cross Insurance Center, 515 Main St, Bangor · verified Sep 25
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    Elmo’s Got the Moves brings Elmo and his Sesame Street friends to the Cross Insurance Center stage in a new Sesame Street Live production with singing, dancing, and songs including "Sunny Days," "Elmo’s Got the Moves," and "Letter of the Day." The experience is designed for families to laugh, learn, and play together. Please note that the performance uses flashing lights, haze or fog, and confetti. Children younger than 2 do not need a ticket if seated on a parent’s lap. Group discounts are available.

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Thursday, October 1 1 event
  • 10am

    Office Hours

    Bangor Public Library, 145 Harlow St, Bangor · verified Sep 25
    Free

    AIGA Maine hosts a no-cost coworking session for students and creative professionals at Bangor Public Library. The format is open and unprogrammed, so you can bring a laptop, concentrate on personal projects, and choose quiet focus, easy conversation, or a bit of both. There are no scheduled talks, no set agenda, and no expectation to network unless you want to.

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Friday, October 2 3 events
  • 10am

    ASM Book Club

    Bangor Public Library, 145 Harlow St, Bangor · verified Sep 25
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    A supportive book club for autistic adults who enjoy reading and thoughtful discussion. Conversations focus on books that reflect autism and neurodivergent perspectives, including memoirs, nonfiction, fiction, and graphic novels. The group values representation and most selections are by autistic authors. Meetings are held at Bangor Public Library in the Second Floor Balcony Room. Reader guides and assistance are available for those interested in starting another branch.

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  • 4pm

    October First Friday Art Walk

    Downtown Bangor Partnership, 33 State St, Bangor · verified Sep 25
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    Celebrate Bangor's ARTober with the First Friday Art Walk, a welcoming showcase of local creativity across downtown venues. Organized by community volunteers in collaboration with the Bangor Art Society and many local businesses, the series highlights artists and participating locations each month. This edition features Poplin Fabric & Haberdashery, Red Rabbit Bazaar, The Emporium Spooky Goods and More, Dream Charm Bar, The Rock and Art Shop, FinePrints, Rhe of Sunshine Pet Grooming, Oh, Grow Up!, and The Zillman Art Museum. Artists and locations vary from month to month, offering something new to discover each time.

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  • 6pm

    Nervous System Reset: Sound Healing for Stress Relief

    Thriving Proof, 33 Penn Plz, Bangor · verified Sep 25
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    At Thriving Proof, this weekly restorative session offers a gentle reset for stressed nervous systems. Guided mindfulness and meditation, breathwork to support regulation, and soft somatic awareness are paired with immersive sound healing featuring gongs, singing bowls, chimes, and therapeutic soundscapes to encourage deep rest and relief from tension. Created with busy professionals, caregivers, and others with high responsibilities in mind, it provides a consistent pause to step out of doing and reconnect with balance, clarity, and ease. No experience is required. You may participate actively or simply settle in to rest, with time included for integration. Plan to arrive a little early to get comfortable. Doors close at the start of the session to support a contained experience. Bring a yoga mat, blanket, pillow, and anything else that adds comfort. The space is scent-aware and phone-free. The cost is $40 per session, with a limited number of reduced-rate and scholarship options available. Advanced registration is required, and capacity is limited to 12 participants per session.

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