There’s a lot happening on the Blue Hill Peninsula and across Deer Isle–Stonington—live music, workshops, festivals, kids’ activities, and more. Our events calendar is here to put those happenings in one place so you can spot what’s coming up, make plans with friends, and plug into community life close to home.
You’ll find a mix of free and ticketed events, from nonprofit fundraisers and public programs to special performances and seasonal celebrations.
Events appear in order by date.
Looking for a calendar view? Visit our homepage calendar to see what’s happening.
Community Calendar
Flash! In the Pans Community Pan Dance
Three crack of a cowbell and the music erupts. Join us for Music, Dancing, Food Trucks and Socializing.
Monday evenings 7:30pm to 9pm, from Memorial Day through Labor Day at Blue Hill town park and various locations throughout Downeast Maine.
Community pan dances are free. Donations are collect to benefit various local charities.
See our website for the official flyer with dates, locations, times and information for rain venues Flashinthepans.org.
Submit your event
We’re glad to list community-focused events on the calendar at no cost. Good fits include:
Library and school events
One-time classes and workshops
Public talks and forums
Nonprofit fundraisers
Performances, festivals, and other open-to-the-public gatherings
To keep the calendar useful and readable, we don’t post regularly recurring events (for example, an ongoing fitness class or month-long shows), but we do welcome special sessions, series kickoffs, and standalone workshops.
If you’d like extra visibility we also offer a wide selection of advertising options starting at $25/week.
Not sure if your event is a fit, or want help choosing the right level of promotion?
Send us a note at info@risingtide.media and we’ll be happy to talk it through.

