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Community Events Calendar 

Four on the 4th Road Race
Saturday, July 4th

No Day Of Registration!
Must register by July 1st
Register Here

Fourth of July Fireworks

9:30pm
at Short Sands Beach

 

York Farmers' Market

Every Saturday from 9:00am-1:00pm
York Region Chamber of Commerce
1 Stonewall Lane

 

Calendar of Events

June 2026

Tuesday, June 9th - Tool Sharpening Workshop
10:00am-12:00pm - York Land Trust Info & Registration Here

Tuesday, June 9th - Trivia at the Tavern
6:00pm-8:00pm at Jefferd's Tavern at Old York Museum Center, 3 Lindsay Road
For More Info and Tickets Click Here

Wednesday, June 17th - Invasive Species Management Workday at Goodrich Park
9:00am-12:00pm please contact Robin Kerr at rkerr@yorkmaine.org  for information and registration.

Saturday, June 20th - Pattern Making - Nature as My Muse at Mount A
10:00am-12:00pm at Mount A Summit. Register through Center for Wildlife

Wednesday, June 24th - The Half-Written Play: A Theatrical Exploration of Community Decision Making in the Face of Climate Change
6:00pm-8:00pm at York Land Trust, 1 Long Neck Marsh Road. Free, registration required.
Click Here for More Info & Registration

Thursday, June 25th - The History of Chocolate Making: The American Colonies in the 18th Century
6:00pm at the Old York Museum Center, 3 Lindsay Road More Information Here

Saturday, June 27th - A Summer Walk in the Gardens of York with the Piscataqua Garden Club
10:00am-3:00am - Tickets $30 For Tickets and Info Click Here

July 2026

Saturday, July 4th - Annual four on the 4th Road Race

Saturday, July 4th - Independence Day at Old York: A Community Free Day Celebration of 250 at Old York Historical Society
10:00am-2:00pm More Info

Saturday, July 4th - Fireworks at Short Sands Beach - 9:30pm

Saturday, July 11th - Invasive Species Management at Mount Agamenticus
Volunteers Needed! More Information Here

Friday, July 31st - Sunday, August 9th
York Days Lighting of the Nubble

August 2026

Saturday & Sunday, August 8th-9th - York Days Craft Fair
9:00am-3:00pm at Beach Ball Field

Tuesday, August 4th - National Night Out
5:00pm-8:00pm - Join the York Police and York Fire Departments at Bog Road Athletic Fields Complex

Sunday, August 9th - York Days Fireworks
9:00pm at Short Sands Beach. Sponsored by the York Beach Fire Department

Saturday, August 15th - York Village Fire Department Annual Parade & Muster
12:00pm - Parade starts at Woodbridge & York St. and finishes at the York Public Library. Muster follows at Moulton Park

Friday, August 21st - 250 at Old York! A Benefit Party for Old York Historical Society
5:00pm at the Perkins House Museum - Click Here for More Info and Tickets

Saturday, August 22nd - Community Block Party & Open House at the Hub
3:00pm-7:00pm at 13 Church Street, Strong Girls United Hub

September 2026

Saturday, September 5th - Beach Bonfire Benefit at Long Sands Beach
6:00pm-10:00pm - Entertainment, Concessions, Raffles and Food Drive to benefit the York Food Pantry

Saturday, September 19th - Art in the Park
10:00am-4:00pm at Moulton Park

Saturday, September 19th - International Coastal Cleanup Week Beach Cleanup at Short Sands - 10:00am 

Saturday, September 26th - Community Wellness Fest
9:00am-12:00pm at the Village Green next to Town Hall

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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!

June 27th, Saturday - A Summer Walk in the Gardens of York
with the Piscataqua Garden Club
10:00am-3:00pm - Tickets $30
More Info & Tickets

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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!

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

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York Public Library

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

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

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York Art Association

Renovations planned for 2026
Learn more on our website

July 27th-July 31st, Monday-Friday
YAY Arts Camp 2026
9:00am-3:30pm at YAA. Focus on creativity & interaction

September 19th, Saturday
Art in the Park 2026
10:00am-4:00pm at Moulton Park

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Ellis Park Summer Concert Series

6:30pm-8:30pm

July
2nd: Knock on Wood
3rd: Johnny Bubar Show
4th: Key Elements
5th: Cocheco Street Jazz Band
9th: Miraj
10th: Compaq Big Band
11th: After Hours Band
12th: The Jazz Disciples
16th: New Magnolia Jazz Band
17th: Synergy
18th: Gerry T Band
19th: Dover Community Band
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

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Beach Cleanup

Join Co-Hosts Green Maids & Parks & Rec

INTERNATIONAL COASTAL CLEANUP WEEK
Saturday, September 19th - 10:00am
Meet at Short Sands Beach, Boardwalk by Playground 

 

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Calendar

If you have an event that is open to the public that you want to be part of the community calendar, please complete the form at the bottom of this page.

For Regional Happenings Click Here:
Event Calendar | York Region Chamber of Commerce  

If you have an event that is open to the community and would like to add it to the calendar, please fill out the information, and give us at least 1-2 weeks advanced notice.