York Public Library
Art Exhibit: July 8th-August 31st
Pamela duLong Williams
My Miles on the Brush
The public is invited to meet the artist at an opening reception on Tuesday, July 14, from 5:00–6:30 p.m. Light refreshments will be served. Admission is free.
Plant a Seed, Read
Summer Challenge 2026
Ongoing Event All Day June 13th-August 8th
Join us for a fun summer of activities, books an prizes. This program is for adults, teens, and kids! Activity Log may be picked up at any service desk.
Learn more and sign up to play HERE
July 21st, Tuesday
Garden Squad! Library Grounds Volunteers
11:00am-12:00pm - Meet in the Parking Lot
We have weeds and need your help!
July 23rd, Thursday
Avalyn Reed Trio: Notes From America
Celebrating the Semi-quincentennial
5:30pm-6:30pm - Upper Level at YPL
Free and open to all!
July 30th, Thursday
Teen Calming Glitter Jars
3:00pm-6:30pm - Young Adult Room
For Grades 6 and up!
August 1st, Saturday
Georgia O'Keefe in York Maine, 1920-1928
11:00am-12:30pm - Community Room
A history of Georgia O'Keefe's time in York!
Registration required for this Free program
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
Ellis Park Summer Concert Series
6:30pm-8:30pm
July
23rd: Fred Dame Jr.
24th: Paul & Matt Marquis
25th: The Visitors
26th: Stone Broke
30th: Fugitive
31st: Roadhouse R&B
August
1st: Cool Beans
2nd: 60's Invasion
6th: Eastern Sound Band
7th: Big Picture Band
8th: Rich Desoto
9th: Windham Swing Band
13th: Delta Knights Band
14th: North River Music
15th: Amherst Town Band
16th: Victoria O'Brien
20th: World Famous Grassholes
21st: Bel Airs
22nd: Merrimack Valley Concert Band
23rd: Amherst Brass Quintet
24th: Mark Marquis
28th: Calypso Soldiers
29th: Truth About Daiseys
30th: Chris Desmond
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!
July 17th-27th
Online Stewardship Fundraiser
Donate Here
York Art Association
July 27th-July 31st, Monday-Friday
YAY Arts Camp 2026
9:00am-3:30pm at YAA. Focus on creativity & interaction
July 22nd, Wednesday
Poetry Open Mic
5:00pm-6:00pm
July 23rd, Thursday
Watercolor Basics with Mary Ellen Carrier
9:00am-11:00am - $55 includes supplies
September 19th, Saturday
Art in the Park 2026
10:00am-4:00pm at Moulton Park
Mount Agamenticus
Sit-Spot and Phenology Observation
10:00am-11:00am-Monthly - Drop In
Shrubland Spot: Every 2nd Wednesday
Forest Spot: Every 2nd Friday
Dice Before Dark
Every Thursday thru July 30th
6:00pm-9:00pm - Drop In
All are welcome! Gather with friends, families, and solo visitors and play together before sunset. Participants are encouraged to bring a game they enjoy, learn something new from a neighbor, or simply relax and play as the sun fades. For all ages and experience levels. Free with Parking/Admission. donations welcome. Watch for occasional nights highlighting a featured nature-themed game with time to learn and play together!
10th Annual Mount A Trail Challenge!
September 19th - Run, Walk, Roll or Stroll!
Choose between a 5K or 1-mile course beginning at the summit of Mount Agamenticus. This year's event celebrates the newly renovated Big A Access Trail, making it better than ever for people of all abilities to experience the mountain. Participants looking for a greater challenge can explore adjoining trails along the 5K course. Online Registration Only!
Register Here by September 17th
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR MOUNT A TRAIL CHALLENGE !
We'd love your help before or during the event. Join our volunteer team and be part of this special community tradition. We could use help with setting up/breaking down, trail marshalling, water tables, and general race support. For questions or to sign up please email rkerr@yorkmaine.org
Adopt-A-Trail
The Mount Agamenticus Conservation Region depends upon volunteers to help maintain 15 miles of popular trails. Adopters take responsibility for stewardship of a specific trail.
To register for a Community Work Day or to learn more about Adopt-A-Trail, please email: Ben Jankowski at bjankowski@yorkmaine.org
Calendar
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Event Calendar | York Region Chamber of Commerce