43rd Annual Beach Olympics
Three days of games and fun competition including opening ceremony, live music and online silent auction, all to benefit Special Olympics Maine.
Three days of games and fun competition including opening ceremony, live music and online silent auction, all to benefit Special Olympics Maine.
Sanford Arts Commission Presents: A New Season of Creativity, Community, Culture & Connection Join us for an uplifting and inspiring evening filled with local artistry, live performances, and hands-on creativity at our new location, outdoors at the Springvale Library! 2026 is extra special, as our June through August events will coincide with the Springvale Library’s Music After Hours […]
Mark your calendar for Fringe Fest on Friday, August 14, 2026! This free, high-energy arts festival features an evening of bold performances, immersive art, and creative surprises. Hosted by Heart of Biddeford and Art of Biddeford, Fringe Fest celebrates experimental, original work and shines a spotlight on artists who bring fresh perspectives and boundary-pushing ideas […]
Three days of games and fun competition including opening ceremony, live music and online silent auction, all to benefit Special Olympics Maine.
River Jam returns to Downtown Biddeford on Saturday, August 15, 2026, with a full day celebration of music and community along the beautiful Saco River. This beloved summer tradition, hosted by Heart of Biddeford, features live music, family-friendly activities, local vendors, food trucks, and a beer & wine garden—all free and open to the public. […]
Celebrate with our biggest, most spectacular fireworks show ever! Presented in part by Atlas Fireworks.
Join us every Thursday from June 25 through August 27 for fireworks on the beach. And of course, we’re going all out with a bonus show on July 4th! Fireworks start at 9:45pm, weather permitting.
Biddeford Art Walk is a free event where people can explore the arts in our community by walking through galleries, studios, shops, or public spaces that display artwork or host performances. It’s a fun and casual way to experience art, support local creatives, and enjoy all that downtown Biddeford has to offer!
The Wells Chili-Fest has been a popular, traditional late summer event for Wells. The event is presented by the Wells, Maine Chamber of Commerce and the Chili Cook-Offs are sanctioned by and run in accordance to the rules of the International Chili Society. Cash prizes and plaques are awarded for winners in each of the cook-off categories. […]
Join us every Thursday from June 25 through August 27 for fireworks on the beach. And of course, we’re going all out with a bonus show on July 4th! Fireworks start at 9:45pm, weather permitting.
This popular annual event, which is sponsored by the American Lighthouse Foundation, the United States Coast Guard, and the Maine Office of Tourism, 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.
You’ll find unique handmade gifts at the 38th Annual Summer Solstice Craft Show in Wells, September 12 & 13. The juried show, held at the Wells Jr. High School on Rte. 1 (1470 Post Road), features Maine and New England artists and craftsmen. Shows are Saturday from 10am to 4pm and Sunday from 10am to […]