Community Events Calendar
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yorkrivermaine.org/celebrate-york-river-month
Festival of Frights Parade & Trunk or Treat - October 23rd
Join us at the Festival of Frights Parade and Trunk or Treat! This Halloween costume parade starts at Short Sands Basketball Courts and marches to The Center for Active Living for a Trunk or Treat celebration!
Any goblins wishing to be in the parade should line up at 4:15pm at the basketball courts. The parade begins at 4:30pm. No registration necessary.
Calendar of Events
September 2026
September 16th, Wednesday - Special Bird Walk Wednesday Celebrating York River Month!
9:00am-10:30am at Smelt Brook Preserve More Info Here
September 17th, Thursday - The Tide Mills of the York River - Documentary Screening & Q&A
5:15pm-6:45pm in the York Library Community Room - Celebrate York River Month!
Cancelled due to wet conditions! September 18th, Friday - Celebrating York River Month. For more information or to register, please contact Robin Kerr at rkerr@yorkmaine.org
September 19th, Saturday - Mount A Trail Challenge
Mount Agamenticus Summit
September 19th, Saturday - Library Love at the Farmers' Market
9:00am-1:00pm at 1 Stonewall Lane
September is Library Card Sign-Up Month!
September 19th, Saturday - International Coastal Cleanup Week
10:00am - Beach Cleanup. Meet at Short Sands Beach Boardwalk by the Playground
September 19th, Saturday - Art in the Park
10:00am-4:00pm at Moulton Park
September 23rd, Wednesday - Lunch with Danie for Grades 5 and up
12:00pm-2:00pm in the York Library Young Adult Room
September 24th, Thursday - Celebrating York River Month at Goodrich Park, 200 US 1
Volunteer Opportunity: 9:30am-12:00pm
Invasive Plant Management, with optional orientation and education at 9:00am. Info & Register rkerr@yorkmaine.org
10:00am-12:00pm - Learning Opportunity: Aquatic & Terrestrial Invasive Plant Management Strategies Guided Walks and information on invasive plants and the multi-year management project. Drop-In. No registration required.
October 2026
Saturday, October 3rd - Community Wellness Fest
9:00am-12:00pm at the Village Green next to Town Hall
Sunday, October 11th - Guided Mindful Outdoor Experience
10:00am-11:00am at Highland Farm Preserve. For More info contact York Land Trust
Tuesday, October 13th - Quarterly Guided nature Walk with York Land Trust
9:30am-11:00am at Near Point Preserve. For More info contact York Land Trust
Saturday, October 17th - Naturalist Adventure Series: Ferns of Southern Maine: Autumn Exploration
10:00am-11:30am at Fuller Forest Preserve. For More info contact York Land Trust
Friday, October 23rd - Festival of Frights Parade with Trunk or Treat
Costume parade lines up at 4:15pm at Short Sands Basketball Courts and marches to Trunk or Treat at the Center for Active Living!
Sunday, October 25th Spirits of the Tavern: A D&D Halloween Adventure
5:00pm-9:00pm at Old York Museum Center, 3 Lindsay Road - For More Information and Tickets Click Here
Friday, October 30th - Trick or Treat Night in York!
Saturday, October 31st - Family Halloween Hike 2026!
10:00am-11:00am at Near Point Preserve. For More info contact York Land Trust
November 2026
Wednesday, November 11th - Veterans Breakfast at Norma's
Starting at 6:00am. The Committee for Veteran Affairs sponsors this annual Veterans Breakfast. Free special for all veterans. Thank you for your service
Saturday, November 28th - Nubble Holiday Lights
See the lighthouse in its holiday best every night from November 28th-February 1st
Saturday, November 28th - Lighting of the Anchorage Celebration!
4:00pm-7:30pm at the Anchorage Inn, York Beach. Join the holiday festivities with music, hot chocolate, ice bar, and Santa!
December 2026
December 5th, Saturday - Festival of Lights Parade 4:30pm
December 7th, Monday - Wreaths Across America
1st Annual Nubble Lighthouse Auction
Online Auction Sept. 8th-25th
Maintaining an offshore icon in the face of the Atlantic's elements is no small feat. From the crisp white paint on the keeper's house and tower to the manicured grounds, your support ensures that the Nubble Lighthouse remains a beacon of New England heritage.
Special Prizes to bid on include:
- Private tour of the Nubble Lighthouse
- 50 Raffle Tickets
- Canvas Print from our own lighthouse keeper
Goodrich Park
Invasive Plant Project
Celebrating York River Month at 200 US Route 1
September 24th, Thursday
9:30am-12:00pm- Volunteer Opportunity:
Invasive Plant Management
with optional orientation & education at 9:00am. For More Information or to Register contact Robin Kerr at rkerr@yorkmaine.org
10:00am-12:00pm - Learning Opportunity:
Aquatic & Terrestrial Invasive Plant Management Strategies
Drop-in for Goodrich Park Tours with York Conservation Commission, Aquatic Plant ID Kits with York County Soil & Water Conservation District, Leave No Trace Activity with Mount Agamenticus Conservation Program
For more information please contact Robin Kerr at rkerr@yorkmaine.org
York Public Library
Costume Closet!
September 21st-October 31st
Donate Clean and Gently Used Costumes in the lower lobby.
Shop October 5th-31st
Art Exhibit - Collage Connections
September 2nd-October 3rd
Featuring Works by Susan Victoria Fried and Linda Payne-Sylvester
September 23rd, Wednesday
Lunch with Danie for Grades 5 and up
12:00pm-2:00pm in the Young Adult Room
Mondays
Budding Builders - 10:30am-11:30am
Walking Club - 11:00am-12:00pm
Chess Club for 16 years and over - 5:15pm-6:45pm – Study Room at YPL
Tuesdays
Preschool Storytime - 10:30am-11:30am
Garden Squad! - 11:00am-12:00pm
YPL Writers Group - 5:30pm-7:00pm
3rd & 4th Tuesday every month
Fridays
Baby & Toddler Storytime - 10:30am-11:30am
York Land Trust
Bird Walk Wednesday
3rd Wednesday of Every Month
with YLT and White Pine Programs
9:00am-10:30am at Highland Farm Preserve 321 Cider Hill Road in York. Free and open to all!
Naturalist Adventure Series: Smelt Brook River Walk with Paul Dest
September 25th, Friday
5:00pm-6:30pm
October 8th, Thursday
Knapweed and Thistle Deadheading
9:00am-12:00pm at Near Point Preserve
October 11th, Sunday
Guided Mindful Outdoor Experience
10:00am-11:00am at Highland Farm Preserve
October 13th, Tuesday
Quarterly Guided Nature Walk with York Land Trust
9:30am-11:00am at Near Point Preserve
October 15th, Thursday
Moody Pasture Trail Corridoring and Clean-Up
9:00am-12:00pm at Moody Pasture Preserve
October 17th, Saturday
Naturalist Adventure Series: Ferns of Southern Maine: Autumn Exploration
10:00am-11:30am at Fuller Forest Preserve
October 31st, Saturday
Family Halloween Hike 2026!
10:00am-11:00am at Near Point Preserve
York Art Association
Open
Wednesday thru Saturday 11:00am-5:00pm
Sunday 1:00pm-5:00pm
October 2nd & 3rd, Friday & Saturday
Painting the Figure in the Landscape Workshop
More Information
October 18th, Sunday
Poetry Open Mic at 4:00pm
Calendar
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