Events in York County today

Take part in a hands-on essential oil workshop and create two custom rollers blended to support needs such as stress relief, sleep, energy, or mood. The guided option includes an informational packet, an introduction to the properties and benefits of each oil, and help blending for your specific needs. A flexible drop-in option offers the choice to create a custom blend or select from three prepared recipes.

Friday evenings at PACÍFICO pair live music with handcrafted cocktails and Latin-inspired cuisine. Local and regional musicians perform a mix of jazz, soul, acoustic, Latin, R&B, and contemporary favorites, creating a welcoming setting for dinner with friends, date night, or a relaxed evening out.

This 60-minute vinyasa class guides participants through flowing movement synchronized with the breath, building strength, cultivating flexibility, and encouraging ease. The practice welcomes all levels and offers a chance to explore movement and reconnect with yourself. Bring a yoga mat and water bottle. Classes are generally held indoors, with outdoor beach sessions when the weather is nice.

Step into 18th-century colonial life at the restored home of Reverend Moses Sweat, Sanford’s first Congregational minister. Explore the house’s traditional rooms, original woodwork paint colors, substantial ceiling beams, working fireplaces, and period-appropriate furnishings. The property also includes a carriage house, a family cemetery, wooded trails, and a barn rebuilt with original timber framing and distinctive reverse-board-and-batten siding. The house and barn are handicapped accessible. Admission is free, and donations are welcome.

Hosted at The Regatta Room, this Halloween-themed community fundraiser features live music by Undercover and a planned silent auction. The focus is on helping local families stay warm through the winter. Light appetizers will be served and open table seating is available, and costumes are optional but encouraged. Tickets are $28 and can be purchased via Venmo or at the door. The South Berwick/Eliot Rotary Club is helping organize and run the event, and all net proceeds will support fuel assistance for families in Eliot and South Berwick, Maine.

Sundays on the coast bring fresh ocean air and a relaxed pace for Sunday Brunch at Stage Neck Inn. The menu features sweet morning favorites, savory classics, and handcrafted cocktails, with views of York Harbor just beyond the table. This brunch is offered every week, and there is no separate lunch menu on Sundays.

Whether you are setting out for your first mile, walking, or training for a race, this casual, no-drop group welcomes all paces, experience levels, and distances. The route follows an out-and-back section of the Eastern Trail, and you can run or walk as much as you like, from 1 to 5 miles. There is often someone moving at your pace to accompany you. Expect a supportive, low-pressure atmosphere where no one is left behind. Reflective clothing or gear is encouraged for safety.

Enjoy Taco Tuesday at Shearwater with a rotating selection of taco specials and refreshing tequila-based cocktails. Take in harbor views and a relaxed coastal atmosphere while savoring summer flavors by the water.

Learn to bake flavorful sourdough with a hands-on class at Ferry Beach Retreat & Conference Center in Saco, ME. Explore how to create and care for a starter, dive into the science of dough rising, and practice techniques for mixing and shaping. Participants take home recipes for starter and sourdough bread, along with a banneton, a jar for starter, and a dough scraper. The class is held over two days, with day one focused on preparing dough to proof overnight and day two dedicated to baking. Attendance on both days is required. Class size is limited to 10 people. The cost is $55 per person and includes the full two-day experience plus take-home supplies. Bring an apron. Session 3 has four spots remaining, while Session 4 is sold out.

Settle into a calming guided meditation focused on chakra alignment, led by Ray O'Sunshine Recovery Yoga, then move into a creative session building a chakra-inspired crystal tree with guidance from Emily of All Hearts Everything. All supplies and step-by-step instruction are included, and participants leave with a completed crystal tree to take home the same day. Taking place at Ripples to Re-membering Wellness in Alfred, ME, this workshop emphasizes intention, peace, and a spirit of fun.

Enjoy a relaxed evening of music and connection with fellow music lovers. Bring an instrument and favorite music, and share ideas as the jam format develops with participation and interest. A piano is available in the recently renovated performance space, which features acoustics and an HVAC system for comfort. Free Wi-Fi and parking are available. A suggested donation of $5 supports Music and Arts at Ferry Beach.