Events around Bangor today
Blippi Blippi returns to the Cross Insurance Center with The WONDERful World Tour – complete with special gust Meekah and lots of trucks!
Family & Kids
A Reading and Conversation with Mo Drammeh The author of "Where the Cryptids Fled" joins a conversation with teacher and author Chris Packard and the audience.
Arts
Maine's Employment & Training Program Info Session Learn how to find help finding a job or support for training in this free online session.
Education
Rethinking Diversification Learn how diversification can benefit your investment portfolio in this online UCU seminar.
Education
Knitting at the Library Orono Public Library hosts a gathering of knitters for conversation and sharing.
Arts
Tuesday Tales The Bangor Public Library holds a session of stories, crafts, and games for ages 4-8.
Family & Kids
Banned Books Club The Orono Public Library invites students in ages 8-12 to discuss banned books over pizza at the library.
Family & Kids
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Events for the rest of this week
Goo Goo Dolls Goo Goo Dolls return to Bangor's Maine Savings Amphitheater with their Big Night Out Tour, featuring special guest Fitz and the Tantrums.
Music
Friday
NLE Choppa Platinum-selling rapper NLE Choppa comes to the Cross Insurance Center for a Saturday night show.
Music
Saturday
Paws on Parade Join the Bangor Humane Society for their 30th walk fundraiser to benefit programs and services for Bangor area animals.
Community
Saturday
Hampden Fall Festival Hampden's fall festival returns with food, family activities, games, and more on the first of October.
Family & Kids
Sunday
Bangor Symphony Orchestra The Bangor Symphony Orchestra celebrates Scandinavian artists with guest pianist Margarita Shevchenko.
Music
Sunday
Husson Women's Volleyball vs. Johnson Vermont State University Johnson comes to Bangor to face the Eagles in women's volleyball.
Sports
Sunday
Fire-MAINE-Ship Conference The Bangor Fire Department and New England FOOLS screen a documentary and welcome a lineup of speakers for a two-day conference in Downtown Bangor.
Education
Friday
UMaine Football vs. Stony Brook Stony Brook University faces UMaine for Military Apprecation Day, including a Hall of Fame recognition.
Sports
Saturday
State of Maine Intercollegiate Cross-Country Championship Collegiate runners from across the state – including Husson and UMaine – converge at Saxl Park in Bangor for the Intercollegiate Championship.
Sports
Saturday
Maine Public's News & Brews Try your hand at news-based trivia with a team event at Bangor Beer Company with Maine Public.
Social
Thursday
Guide Pack Baskets Workshop Create a 17" tall basket for festivals, markets, hiking, or fishing in a Fields Pond workshop with all materials provided.
Education
Saturday
Eclipse: The Moments of Wonder The Versant Power Astronomy Center presents an immersive display of solar and lunar events with tips for how to view upcoming eclipses.
Education
Friday
Next Chapter Book Club The Bangor Public Library hosts a club for adolescents and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Family & Kids
Thursday
Husson Women's Volleyball vs. Lyndon Husson's women's volleyball team faces Vermont State University Lyndon in Newman Gymnasium.
Sports
Saturday
Husson Women's Soccer vs. Tufts The Eagles face Tufts in women's soccer action at Boucher Field in Bangor.
Sports
Sunday
Husson Field Hockey vs. Colby Colby faces Husson for a field hockey match at Winkin Sports Complex.
Sports
Sunday
Husson Women's Soccer vs. Lyndon The Eagles women's soccer team faces Vermont State University Lyndon at Boucher Field.
Sports
Saturday
Tech Tutoring The Bangor Public Library holds hour-long tutoring session in person, by phone, or over Zoom to teach common tech tasks.
Education
Wednesday
Husson Men's Soccer vs. Lyndon The Eagles men's soccer team faces Vermont State University Lyndon at Boucher Field in Bangor.
Sports
Saturday
UMaine Women's Soccer vs. UMBC UMBC heads north to face the Black Bears in America East soccer play for Youth Day.
Sports
Sunday
Monster Mash: A Holiday Spooktacular Experienece Halloween music with planetarium visuals at the Versant Power Astronomy Center.
Music
Sunday
Halloween: Celestial Origins Relive the history of Halloween with a planetarium show that spans from Celtic roots to modern spooks at the Versant Power Astronomy Center.
Education
Sunday
Preparing for the Holidays Gear up for holiday markets and shoppers to increase your revenue with tips from a business advisor in an online workshop.
Education
Wednesday
Packrafting & Hiking Adventure Fields Pond hosts an evening hike and inflatable raft excursion in Holden with Packrafting Maine.
Recreation
Saturday
Husson Football vs. Dean Husson faces Dean in football action at Winkin Sports Complex.
Sports
Friday
Spooky Sip & Craft Create a spooky decoration and origin story from an antique doll in this workshop from the Penobscot Theatre with all materials provided.
Arts
Wednesday
Cadenzato The UMaine faculty chamber ensemble performs a free selection of music in Minsky Recital Hall.
Music
Saturday
Intro to Business Financials Learn how to take your business's pulse with three important financial reports in this online workshop from SCORE Northern Maine and the Bangor Public Library.
Education
Wednesday
A Tribute To Cam Carl Artists pay tribute to Cam Carl with a Northern Lights Nation reunion and over a dozen performers and special guests in an all-ages show.
Music
Friday
Family Fun at Fields Pond Kids ages 2-5 are welcome at Fields Pond to explore nature with their grown-ups through outdoor activities including art, songs, and more.
Family & Kids
Wednesday
Full Moon Paddle Paddle Pushaw Stream under the full moon at Hirundo Wildlife Refuge.
Recreation
Friday
A Strange Day: A Celebration of The Cure Here classics from The Cure in this all-ages celebration show at Bangor Arts Exchange.
Music
Saturday
Fall Bird Walk Series Head out into nature at Fields Pond to spot birds during fall migration and local regulars that have shed their breeding plumage.
Education
Friday
Mid-Autumn Festival Celebrate the autumn season with activities for the whole family at this event from the Maine China Network.
Miscellaneous
Saturday
Saturday Storytime Orono Public Library hosts a weekend session of stories.
Family & Kids
Saturday
Husson Field Hockey vs. Bowdoin Husson field hockey faces Bowdoin at the Winkin Sports Complex.
Sports
Saturday
Saturday Story Stop Kids ages 3-8 can take part in activities with books, songs, and crafts at the Bangor Public Library.
Family & Kids
Saturday
Bouncing Baby Storytime The Bangor Public Library holds a story time with rhymes and songs.
Family & Kids
Wednesday
Tiny Tots Storytime Enjoy a half an hour of games, stories, crafts, and more for kids ages 2-4 at the Bangor Public Library.
Family & Kids
Wednesday
Toddler Storytime Orono Public Library hosts a weekly story time with stories and songs.
Family & Kids
Thursday
Tech Tutoring The Bangor Public Library holds hour-long tutoring session in person, by phone, or over Zoom to teach common tech tasks.
Education
Friday
