apr 10, activities and events in maine april 2015
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Apr 10, Activities and Events in Maine April 2015
More so than at any other time of year, the
schedule of activities
and events in Maine in April offer a very unusual
contrast in seasonal themes.
However, April weather in Maine can be perfect
for the
best events and
activities that celebrate the long awaited transition from winter to
spring.
April 2015 will be no exception!
While winter enthusiasts are still having a
great
time partying at Maine ski
resorts...
...along the coast of Maine, locals are
preparing for an annual Fishermen's Festival and Blessing
of the Fleet.
Elsewhere around the state, you can visit a
springtime Garden Show in
Bangor, an Antique Show in Bath, while in Lewiston, Portland
and
Augusta, a lively circus will provide family entertainment.
Patriot's Day will once again be
celebrated in Ogunquit, and in
Portland there will be a Chocolate Lover's Fling with
irresistible temptations!
...and find the best Maine
hotel deals and compare prices on hotels in
Maine, motels, inns and BB's.
Do
you sponsor a Maine event, or know of one to share?
If so, the form at the bottom of this page is for
you! Use it for Activities and Events in Maine, April 2015, or
any other time of year. Share Maine spring activities, or things
to do
in Maine in the summer, fall, or winter.
Your event may already be included on the
Great-Maine-Vacations.com Maine event calendar. If you see it and
would
like to update event information, please contact
me
and I will make the appropriate changes.
April Maine Event Calendar 2015
With all the things
to do in Maine in April, this
list will continue to grow. Please check back periodically to
see what current events have been added, and what to do on Maine
vacations!
Very
important...
Activities and
events in Maine, April 2015 may not reflect schedule changes or
cancellations. Before heading out, confirm event dates and event
locations.
Activities and
Events in Maine, April 2015 are listed by event date. For maps and driving
directions click on the Map links.
When:
Wednesday, April 1, 2015 - Thursday, April 30, 2015
Where:
Peaks Island, Portland, Maine
- Map
More
information: Richard Boyd Art Gallery
All images are Copyright(C) 2015 Richard Boyd Art
Gallery All Rights Reserved.
Image credit:
Jeffrey Ackerman - "Monkey Alchemist" - Oil on Linen 36" x 38".
Richard Boyd Art Gallery located on Peaks Island
in
Portland, Maine opens the fifth annual Creatures and Critters benefit
exhibit
on Wednesday, April 1 at 10:00 AM.
The exhibit features a selection of
art
works in a broad range of styles from contemporary to traditional
realism, in a
variety of mediums, covering an array of subjects depicting animals in
sporting
scenes, wildlife settings, and animal portraits.
Image credit:
Rob Anderson - "The Hunt" Oil on Canvas 15" x 30".
The exhibit includes a
limited
edition bronze sculpture and an oil painting by Jeffrey Ackerman;
paintings in
oil on canvas by Rob Anderson; paintings in acrylic based gouache,
watercolor
or mixed media by Amy Bickford; limited edition bronze sculptures by
Charles
Ellithorpe, DVM; and a painting in acrylic by Kathy Weinberg.
The
public is
invited to meet the artists at a reception at the gallery on Saturday,
April 11
from 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM.
Image credit:
Amy Bickford - "Tiger" - Mixed Media 10.5" x 10.5".
Each year a portion of Richard Boyd Art
Gallery's net income from the sale of
art works featured in the exhibit is donated to an animal charity.
The
beneficiary this year is the Portland, Maine based group, Friends of
Feral
Felines (FoFF). The FoFF is a non-profit whose mission is to humanely
reduce
the number of feral cats in our communities through trapping,
neutering, and
then releasing them back to their colony sites. Volunteers provide the
colonies
with food, water and monitor the colonies for new, sick or injured
members who
need attention.
Image credit:
Charles Ellithorpe, DVM - "Setter" - Limited Edition Bronze Sculpture.
Richard Boyd Art Gallery is located at the corner
of Island Avenue and
Epps
Street, in the first building on the right, on the first floor.
The
exhibit is
open free of charge to the public from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM daily
through April
30, 2015.
Image credit:
Kathy Weinberg - "Mannequin with Dog" - Acrylic on Board 12" x 12".
For additional information about the exhibit...
...please call the
gallery
at 207-712-1097
...email [email protected]
...or visit
www.richardboydartgallery.com .
For weekly updates or news please like
the
gallery on facebook at http://www.facebook.com/RichardBoydArtGallery .
When:
Friday, April 3, 2015 - Sunday, April 5, 2015
Where:
Newry, Maine - Map
More
information: Sunday River
Events Calendar
Is there a better way to mourn the end of Maine
ski
season and celebrate the arrival of Spring than with a giant
beach party? The staff at Sunday River don't think so, and each year
they host an annual celebration with the Parrothead Festival. This
year's party scene will include cover bands, a Margarita Mix-Off, Key
Lime Pie eating contest, and much more!
Sunday River,
Lodging...
When:
Saturday, April 4, 2015
Where:
Bangor, Maine
- Map
More
information: z1073, Playland
Adventures Kidabaloo
In addition to the a visit with the Easter Bunny,
kids will stay amused with bounce
houses, clowns, face-painting, G-Force Laser Tag, games, two
performances by Rick Charette (see link above for ticket information)
and...
...The Animal Guy, Jeff Musial with his exotic
animal demonstrations. Events will take place from 10:00 AM-3:00
PM at the Cross Insurance Center Arena.
When:
Saturday, April 4, 2015
Where:
Portland,
Maine
- Map
More
information: Pillow Fight Day,
Portland, ME, Facebook
Portland, Maine will certainly be celebrating
International Pillow
Fight Day. Feathers begin to fly in Monument Square at 3:00 PM, and
continue until 5:00. The
event is free and open to all age groups.
When:
Thursday, April 9, 2015
Where:
Portland,
Maine
- Map
More
information: Toast on the Coast
Toast on the Coast is a successful annual event
held in
April featuring some of the best food and wine artisans in the state.
Held at
the beautiful Ocean Gateway Terminal, the evening boasts an impressive
display
in an elegant setting.
Come and meet the chefs behind the finest
gourmet food
in the Greater Portland area and beyond as they compete to see who will
be
chosen as the best dish! Try wine from around the world and learn about
pairings, wine growing and how to define your own wine palette.
Each person
attending will be entered to win a trip to California Wine Country!
Proceeds
of the evening will benefit Easter Seals Maine. In order to maintain an
intimate event, tickets are limited and the event has sold out each
year, so
advance ticket purchases are advised.
Admittance to the event begins at 6:00 PM.
Everyone who attends and buys a ticket will be entered to
win a dream 7 day wine tour vacation in California!
When:
Thursday, April 9, 2015
Where:
Gardiner, Maine - Map
More
information: Gardiner Main Street,
Calendar of Events
Gardiner is set to shake off the long tough winter
with a dose of Spring Tonic.
From the A-1 Diner to Zardus Spa, week-long promotions to put spring in
your
step will culminate with special events on April 9th at Johnson Hall
and downtown (Water Street) businesses.
Modeled on art walks,
Spring Tonic is a wellness walk that celebrates National Public Health
Week's
community day with Gardiner's special flair. The event showcases many
resources in and around Gardiner that contribute to wellness and
community
well-being with demonstrations, information and special opportunities
on
Thursday April 9th, at Johnson Hall and throughout downtown.
Gardiner is a national model for how a community
comes together to create
healthy living. Last summer, a film crew from the US Centers for
Disease
Control and prevention arrived to film Gardiner's Healthy Maine Streets
programs in action. The video will make its Maine premiere on April 9
at
Johnson Hall 6 PM as part of the Spring Tonic celebration.
Spring tonic offers will bubble up all week.
Gardiner's eateries will
highlight healthy menu and especially healthy beverage specials
(several
restaurants are promoting their own "spring tonics"). Other special
events on
the spring tonic menu including fitness demonstrations, a movie on
local
agriculture, classes on using natural ingredients to create healthful
alternatives to sweetened sodas, and another on making teas and
tinctures, as
well as a class on how to tap your creativity. Themed retail specials
range
from seeds to athletic clothing.
The main Gardiner Spring Tonic event is a wellness
fair featuring people who
practice in or serve Gardiner. Visit downtown Gardiner to see
demonstrations,
exhibits and information around the downtown and on stage and on
exhibit at
Johnson Hall from 4:30 PM to 7:00 PM. We'll be posting sneak peeks of
what will be
on tap as the event approaches. Demos include dance, martial arts,
Zumba and
hula-hooping. Therapists will show and explain massage, reiki,
hypnotherapy,
chiropractic and other treatments. Learn where to get good food, where
to be
active, and how to connect with peers for support in making lifestyle
changes.
Celebrate the other things that keep us well--love, healthy
surroundings, and
laughter.
We'll be adding events and specials all month. For
more information, and to
find out about the specials being offered, check out our website and
event page @ http://www.gardinermainstreet.org/events/spring-tonic/
https://www.facebook.com/events/713423298766160/ .
If you'd like to be an exhibitor, volunteer, or be
part of the action,
contact Melissa Lindley @ [email protected] .
When:
Thursday, April 9, 2015 - Sunday, April 12, 2015
Where:
Various venues in Lewiston-Auburn, Maine - Map
More
information: Emerge Film
Festival
Much like its predecessor, the Lewiston-Auburn
Film Festival, the Emerge Festival will feature a variety of short and
feature films and documentaries from local, national and international
filmmakers.
Showings will take place at several venues
throughout the Lewiston and Auburn area. It is also anticipated that
Emerge will include a Student Film Festival.
When:
Thursday, April 9, 2015 - Sunday, April 12, 2015
Where:
Carrabassett Valley, Maine - Map
More
information: Sugarloaf, Events
Calendar
The Reggae Festival
at Sugarloaf Mountain always has
an excellent lineup of Reggae and hip-hop musicians. You'll definitely
want to join the party as this annual
event gets bigger and better every year!
When:
Saturday, April 11, 2015
Where:
Newry, Maine - Map
More
information: Sunday River, Events
Calendar
"The Bigger the Splash the Bigger the Prize" at
the Sunday River Pond Skim-a-Palooza. The event is free; however,
limited to 100 competitors. For the benefit of onlookers, pond skimming
will take place again this year at the South Ridge.
When:
Saturday, April 11, 2015 - Sunday, April 12, 2015
Where:
Bangor, Maine - Map
More
information: BDN Maine Garden Show
The show features dozens of vendors selling all
things
gardening, beautifully landscaped gardens, how-to seminars, golf
demonstrations and simulations, children's activities and music.
More
Activities and Events in Maine, April 2015...
When:
Sunday, April 12, 2015
Where:
Portland,
Maine
- Map
More
information: Chocolate Lover's Fling
Chocolate lovers from all around will join
together on April 12th at the Holiday Inn by the Bay in Portland, Maine
to celebrate a decadent favorite. Restaurants, candy shops
and Chefs in Cumberland and York counties will be represented.
Proceeds from the event are used to benefit the
Sexual Assault Response Services of Southern
Maine - SARSSM.
Portland, Maine
Hotels...
When:
Sunday, April 12, 2015
Where:
Bath, Maine
- Map
More
information: Bath Antique Shows
Paul Fuller Promotions presents several antique
shows at the Bath
Middle School on Congress Avenue, annually. Other 2015 show dates
include January 11th, February 8th, and March 8th.
When:
Friday, April 17, 2015 - Sunday, April 19, 2015
Where:
Ogunquit, Maine
- Map
More
information: Ogunquit
Chamber of Commerce, Ogunquit Patriot's Day Weekend
The Annual Ogunquit Patriots Day Weekend
celebration takes place at various venues throughout Ogunquit, ME.
Live
entertainment, an American Pie Contest, hayrides, a Patriotic Pooch
Pageant and Fashion Show, children's crafts and games, and a Beach
Bazaar where over 50 vendors display their
wares have highlighted the schedule of event in previous years.
The 2015 Patriots Day celebration promises to be
just as much fun!
Ogunquit, Maine
Motels and Hotels...
When:
Saturday, April 18, 2015 - Sunday, April 19, 2015
Where:
Bar
Harbor, Maine
- Map
More
information: National Park Service,
Acadia, Fees and Reservations
In commemoration of National Park Week the National Park Service has
waived entrance fees for anyone visiting Acadia (and other national
parks across the U.S.).
By doing so, the NPS hopes that American's will have an opportunity to
appreciate the beauty and history that lives in these protected areas.
The weather
in Bar Harbor and Acadia is still chilly at this time of
year...
...but it can be perfect for hiking and taking in
the sites. The events also marks the 2015 opening weekend at Acadia
National
Park!
Bar Harbor, Maine
Hotels...
When:
Friday, April 17, 2015 - Saturday, April 18, 2015
Where:
Lewiston, Maine - Map
More
information: Kora Shriners,
Circus
The Kora Shriners are celebrating their 62nd
anniversary of presenting wonderfully entertaining shows, for kids AND
their parents! See also April 20-22 and April 24-25 for circus show
dates
in other Maine cities.
The Lewiston circus will be held at the
Androscoggin Bank Colisee in
Lewiston,
ME.
More Activities
and Events in Maine, April 2015...
When:
Saturday, April 18, 2015 - Sunday, April 19, 2015
Where:
Standish, Maine
- Map
More
information: Maine Mineralogical
and
Geological Society, Gem and Mineral Show
Visit with dozens of Mineral, Gem, Fossil and jewelry
dealers at the Alfond Center...
...Saint Joseph's College of Maine - 278
Whites Bridge Road in Standish.
The two-day event will include...
...silent
auctions, hourly door prizes and grand prizes, demos
of gold
panning, gem cutting and wire wrapping, a Children's area with
mini-mine and spin wheel.
When:
School vacation - Week of April 20th
Where:
Owls Head, Maine - Map
More
information: Owls Head
Transportation Museum, Kite Week
Beginning at 10:00 AM, from Monday to Friday of
April school
vacation week, visitors of all ages can tackle different kite related
projects at the Owls Head Transportation Museum.
When:
Monday, April 20,
2015 - Friday, April 24, 2015 (Choose 1 to 5 days)
Where:
Freeport,
Maine
- Map
More
information: Wolfe's Neck Farm,
April Vacation Camps
Kids in grades 1-5 are invited to join us for 1-5
days of fun and
learning at Wolfe's Neck Farm in Freeport, ME. Campers will help us
care
for the
animals in the barn (including dozens of spring lambs!), plant seeds in
the
greenhouse, meet new friends and have a great time! Before and after
care is
available. Sign up for the full week and save 20% - one free day!
Camp Dates: April 20-24, 2015 (Choose one to five
days),
Times: 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM, Morning Care: Drop off at 7:30 AM for
$25/week,
After Care: Pick up by 5:30 PM for $35/week
Ages: Children in grades 1-5
Rates: Nonmembers: $67/day or $268/wk (a 20%
discount if you sign up for all
five days!). Members receive a 5% discount of off both prices.
Register:
Wolfe's Neck Farm,
April Vacation Camps
When:
Monday, April 20, 2015 - Wednesday, April 22, 2015
Where:
Portland,
Maine
- Map
More
information: Kora Shriners,
Circus
An annual event, the Portland Kora Shriners Circus
2015 will thrill little kids and big kids alike, just as it has for
years and years! See also April 17-18 and April 24-25 for circus
show dates in other Maine cities.
The circus will be held at the Cumberland County
Civic Center in Portland, ME
Portland, Maine
BB's...
When:
Tuesday, April 21, 2015 - Friday, April 24, 2015
Where:
Portland,
Maine
- Map,
Westbrook, Maine
- Map,
Arundel, Maine
- Map, Bangor,
Maine
- Map
More
information: Infinity Federal
Credit Union, Special Offers
This event will be held in four locations on
consecutive days...
April 21: Infinity
Federal Credit Union, at 4 Davis Farm Road, Portland ME.
April 22: Infinity Federal Credit Union
202 Larrabee Road, Westbrook ME
April 23: Infinity Federal Credit Union,
1298 Alfred Street, Arundel ME
April 24: Infinity Federal Credit Union
193 Broad Street, Bangor ME
FREE Community Event for Kids 12 and under!
Gather your Herd for a "Wild about Saving" Kids Day at Infinity Federal
Credit
Union!
Join us for:
GAMES - PRIZES - CRAFTS - HOT DOGS POPCORN
THE SPARK'S ARK LIVE ANIMAL SHOW!
If you have ever been thinking of opening an
account for your kiddos, NOW IS
THE TIME! All you need is your child's Social Security Card
Birth
Certificate. The $5.00 minimum opening deposit will be provided by
Infinity
Federal Credit Union. Kids that open a savings account during this
event will
each receive a special "Wild about Saving" gift!
When:
Saturday, April 25, 2015
Where:
Turner, Maine
- Map
More
information: Turner Public Library
The Spring Gardening Seminar at the Turner Public
Library (98 Matthews Way) features speakers who provide great
information for everyone who is ready to begin digging in.
More
Activities and Events in Maine, April 2015...
When:
Saturday, April 25, 2015
Where:
Portland,
Maine
- Map
More
information: Urban Runoff,
Green Neighbor Family Fest
The day begins with Urban Runoff, a 5K race that
takes runners along streets of Portland neighborhoods and through a
portion of the Portland Trails system. Later, at Deering High School,
community members will
have an opportunity to be hands on in water activities, "learn steps
to becoming a green neighbor and have an all-around good time".
Portland, Maine
Bed and Breakfast...
When:
Saturday, April 25, 2015 - Sunday, April 26, 2015
Where:
Pownal, Maine - Map, Freeport,
Maine - Map
More
information: Maine Birding Trail,
Festivals and Events
Educational programs, displays, bird walks, and
games are typically among the fun events for both adults and children
held annually at Bradbury Mountain State Park in Pownal (Saturday) and
Wolfe's Neck Woods
State
Park in Freeport (Sunday).
Freeport, Maine
Hotels...
When:
Friday, April 24, 2015 - Saturday, April 25, 2015
Where:
Augusta, Maine - Map
More
information: Kora Shriners,
Circus
The Augusta Kora Shriners will be the last time to
catch the circus in Maine for 2015. See also April 17-18 and
April 20-22 for circus show dates in other Maine cities.
The Augusta circus will be held at the Augusta
Civic
Center in Augusta, ME.
When:
Friday, April 24, 2015 - Sunday, April 26, 2015
Where:
Boothbay
Harbor, Maine - Map
More
information: Harbour Towne Inn
If you're looking for a unique Maine festival
you've
found one when Boothbay Harbor celebrates a new fishing season.
Previous festival schedules have included a Miss Shrimp Pageant,
Cod Fish Relay, Lobster Trap Hauling, Dory Bailing, Lobster Crate
Running, Tug of War, Fish Fry and a Blessing of the Fleet!
Boothbay Harbor
Rentals...
Are you Planning Events in Maine for 2015?
...or know of one that should be shared?
Just send me the details and I will be happy to
include it in the appropriate section. You can send additions to
Activities
and Events in Maine, April 2015, other Maine spring
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