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Things to do around Bangor today
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Events for the rest of this week
Papa Roach / Rise Against Papa Roach's Rise of the Roach tour stops in Bangor with Rise Against and special guests Underoath.
Music
Saturday
Common Ground Country Fair Maine's rural living fair – including food, demonstrations, arts, workshops, and more – returns to Unity.
Arts
Friday
Steel Magnolias Penobscot Theatre presents the heartfelt story of friendship, community, and resilience around six Louisiana women.
Theatre & Movies
Thursday
Out of the Darkness Community Walk Participate in a walk of remembrance and support at the Bangor waterfront, organized by the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.
Community
Saturday
Preschool Nature Hour Children and their caregivers can join the Fields Pond Audubon Center for STEM activities, art, stories, and play to foster a love of nature.
Family & Kids
Friday
Next Chapter Book Club The Bangor Public Library hosts a club for adolescents and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Arts
Thursday
Jazz Education Symposium Discover new jazz teaching techniques and enjoy performances at this informative symposium at the University of Maine.
Education
Saturday
Full S.T.E.A.M. Ahead Kids in grades 1-4 can explore the world of science, technology, engineering, arts, and math through story time and hands-on activities.
Family & Kids
Monday
Husson Men's Soccer vs. Lesley Husson men's soccer plays against Lesley University at College Circle.
Sports
Saturday
Fall Foraging Walk Join Dave Spahr for a guided Fields Pond walk to discover wild plants and mushrooms for food, medicine, and more.
Education
Saturday
Painted "Stained Glass" Paint and Sip FUNdraiser Participants enjoy a guided stained-glass painting session and support a charity with a fun, social evening.
Arts
Saturday
Be Red Cross Ready Learn essential disaster preparedness skills in a free, expert-led session hosted by the American Red Cross in Bangor.
Community
Saturday
Husson Football vs. WPI Join Husson fans as they launch their season at home against WPI in a Military Appreciation matchup.
Sports
Saturday
Jazz Education Symposium Explore jazz education techniques with expert clinicians, participate in sessions, and enjoy performances at the University of Maine.
Education
Saturday
The Focus Group The Focus Group invites audiences to "Goes to the Dogs (and Cats and Bunnies and Stuff)", a lively, humorous evening of pet-centered improv sketches and stories celebrating animal companions.
Theatre & Movies
Saturday
Diderot String Quartet Experience a captivating blend of 18th- and 19th-century classical works by the Diderot String Quartet.
Music
Sunday
Mount Hope Cemetery Walking Tour Discover tales and facts about famous Bangor residents of the past with a walking tour at Mount Hope.
Education
Sunday
Exercise Guidelines for Bone Health & Osteoporosis Join an educational session to learn about bone health, osteoporosis, and effective exercise strategies to strengthen bones.
Education
Saturday
UMaine Field Hockey vs. Northeastern Experience an exciting college field hockey match at the UMaine Field Hockey Complex as the Black Bears take on Northeastern University.
Sports
Friday
Stitch and Sip Join fellow fiber artists for relaxing evenings of knitting and crocheting with coffee and tea in Bangor.
Arts
Thursday
Beach Wave Resin Serving Board Create a unique bamboo serving board with food-safe resin at Generations Boutique & Art Studio for your next gathering.
Arts
Thursday
Swingmatism Jazz band Swingmatism performs an evening concert of soothing selections at the Bangor Public Library.
Music
Thursday
Grieving Through Reading Join a book group to explore coping with grief through literature and discussions on loss and life changes.
Arts
Thursday
Bangor CareerCenter Hiring Event The Bangor Tri-County CareerCenter hosts a hiring event connecting job seekers with multiple employers from diverse industries — no registration needed.
Community
Wednesday
Literacy Tutor Certification Course LVB invites volunteers to join flexible online or in-person certification, empowering adults to improve English and life skills.
Community
Wednesday
Landscaping Ideas for Winter Appeal Discover effective techniques to create vibrant, year-round landscapes and enhance winter garden appeal with expert gardening advice.
Education
Wednesday
Blue Argyles Book Club Join Blue Argyles Book Club to enjoy engaging discussions on diverse, thought-provoking books with a welcoming group of readers.
Arts
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
Wednesday
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Holiday
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Community
Old Town Festival of Lights Parade
Pre-Registration required for parade participation - Open to the Public to Participate - Trophies for Best Float - Best Theme! When - November 25. Line up at 4:30 PM (37 - 4th Street at the Old Town Elks Lodge 1287 who is sponsoring the event). Parade rolls at 5:45 PM. Ending at Waterfront Park for the Town Tree Lighting. Businesses, families, clubs, automobiles, organizations, Scouts, school groups, all welcome to some show off your lights and theme! Register by contacting the Contact Deb Mitchell via FB messenger or call the Old Town Elks Lodge to inquire. We do already have one Santa and a Grinch who are registered for an appearance. Floats, individual vehicles, walking groups, bands, horses, you precision riding groups - come show off your lights and have a fun evening! Public is cordially invited to attend this community event! The more the merrier!
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- Old Town Maine Parade Route - 4th St to Brunswick St to Main St and end at Waterfront Park
- Date
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- Saturday, November 25, 2023
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In-Person
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Family-friendly
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Free
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Outdoors
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