Hands-On History at Wilson Museum

At the Wilson Museum, 112 Perkins Street / Castine, Maine. SEE, SMELL, TOUCH, & HEAR HISTORY IN ACTION Immerse yourself in history, culture, and place during our Hands-On History Days. This is a must-visit experience you’ll want to repeat year after year. Each Hands-On History Day you can experience engaging activities and demonstrations! Special demonstrations ... Read more

Blue Hill Fair

A true "down to earth" country fair, with games, livestock, performances, and exhibits. This fair is the origin of Charlotte's Web, and you can visit with Wilbur and friends over the weekend. For more information, visit the Fair's website.

Event Series Barncastle 2025 Concert Series

Barncastle 2025 Concert Series

The Barn at Barncastle invites you to their delightful summer concert series, featuring a range of talented musicians. For details and tickets, please visit here. The Barn is stocked with a bar, but no food. Consider making a reservation at the Barncastle restaurant adjacent to the venue beforehand! 125 South Street / Blue Hill, Maine

Hands-On History at Wilson Museum

At the Wilson Museum, 112 Perkins Street / Castine, Maine. SEE, SMELL, TOUCH, & HEAR HISTORY IN ACTION Immerse yourself in history, culture, and place during our Hands-On History Days. This is a must-visit experience you’ll want to repeat year after year. Each Hands-On History Day you can experience engaging activities and demonstrations! Special demonstrations ... Read more

Castine Blueberry Day!

Join the Pentagoet Inn & Ebee's Sweets for Castine's First-Ever BLUEBERRY DAY! Wild Maine Blueberries are a summertime staple in Vacationland, and it's time for Castiners to celebrate our favorite fruit: 1. Enter your family's favorite blueberry dessert into the dessert contest (Winner receives prizes from Ebee's Sweets & the Pentagoet) 2. Take part in ... Read more

Hand-building Workshop with Ellen Sedgwick

Stay tuned for details about a hand-building workshop with potter Ellen Sedgwick! Registration required. Visit this page for more information and to register. 112 Perkins Street Castine, Maine

Does Anything from the Year 1776 Matter Today?

Location: Mitchell Room, Castine Historical Society, 17 School Street, Castine Reservations required for in-person attendance. Click here to RSVP or for the link to watch online. The Declaration of Independence is a fixture of American culture and the reason that many of us try to spend time with family, picnic, and watch fireworks on the ... Read more

Mondays Shuck! Oysters at the Pentagöet

Who’s ready for a shucking good time? Presenting “Mondays Shuck!” Oyster Pop-ups in the courtyard of the Pentagöet Inn! (26 Main Street / Castine, Maine) The inn has partnered with five local oyster farms to bring weekly oyster nights to Castine: @tapleycoveoyster + @deerisleoysterco + @waukeagneckoyster + @fishcreekoysters + @besodelmaroysters Starting June 23 through September 29 from ... Read more

Maine Open Lighthouse Day

This special event attracts between 15,000 to 18,000 visitors each year and offers the general public the rare opportunity to climb and learn about more than a dozen historic Maine lights. In Castine, visit Dyce Head Lighthouse at the corner of Battle Avenue and Dyces Head Road. Coordinates: 44°22′ 57″ N 68°49′ 07″ W