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Fireworks
Friday, July 4th
Short Sands
9:30pm

 

 

 

 

Calendar of Events

June 2025

Wednesday, June 11th - Big Ole Board Game - Oregon Trail
2:30pm-4:30pm for Teens at York Public Library

Thursday, June 12th - Stories & Sketches
10:30am--11:30am at YLT, 1 Long Neck Marsh Road

Thursday, June 12th
Creating Backyard Habitats with the Center for Wildlife
5:30pm-7:30pm at Mount A Summit
Registration Required

Saturday, June 14th - Summer Fest
10:00am-2:00pm at York Land Trust, 1 Long Neck Marsh Road
Free Event

Thursday, June 19th - Free Tour: History of Slavery in York County
1:00pm at Old York Museum

Friday, June 20th - Guided Solstice Hike with Paul Dest
5:30pm-7:30pm at Highland Farm Preserve

Sunday, June 22nd -Intro to Leave No Trace Hiking
9:00am-12:00pm - Ages 5-6 at Mount Agamenticus
Registration Required

Sunday, June 22nd - The York Auto Show
8:00am at York High School 

Wednesday, June 25th - Stories at the Old School House
1:00pm at 3 Lindsay Road. Children must be accompanied by an adult

Friday, June 27th - Astronomical Events & Stargazing with Professor Bernie Reim
8:00pm-9:30pm at York Land Trust

Sunday, June 29th
Intro to Leave No Trace Hiking
9:00am-12:00pm - Ages 7-8 at Mount Agamenticus
Registration Required

July 2025

Thursday, July 3rd - Brian Walker
6:30pm-8:30pm at Ellis Park Gazebo

Friday, July 4th - Four on the 4th Road Race
Register Here

Friday, July 4th - Johnny Bubar Show
6:30pm-8:30pm at Ellis Park Gazebo

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

Saturday, July 5th - Gerry T Band
6:30pm-8:30pm at Ellis Park Gazebo

Sunday, July 6th - Dover Community Band
6:30pm-8:30pm at Ellis Park Gazebo

Thursday, July 10th - Miraj
6:30pm-8:30pm at Ellis Park Gazebo

Friday, July 11th - ELVIS
6:30pm-8:30pm at Ellis Park Gazebo

Saturday, July 12th - Invasive Species Management
Community Volunteer Workday at Mount Agamenticus

Saturday, July 12th - New Magnolia Jazz Band
6:30pm-8:30pm at Ellis Park Gazebo

Sunday, July 13th - Key Elements Band
6:30pm-8:30pm at Ellis Park Gazebo

Thursday, July 17th - Knock on Wood
6:30pm-8:30pm at Ellis Park Gazebo

Friday, July 18th - Merrimack Valley Concert Band
6:30pm-8:30pm at Ellis Park Gazebo

Saturday, July 19th - After Hours Band
6:30pm-8:30pm at Ellis Park Gazebo

Sunday, July 20th - Compaq Big Band
6:30pm-8:30pm at Ellis Park Gazebo

Thursday, July 24th - Fred Dame Jr.
6:30pm-8:30pm at Ellis Park Gazebo

Friday, July 25th - Big Picture Band
6:30pm-8:30pm at Ellis Park Gazebo

Friday, July 25th-Sunday, August 3rd - Lighting of the Nubble
See the lighthouse in it's holiday best!

Saturday, July 26th - Amherst Town Band
6:30pm-8:30pm at Ellis Park Gazebo

Sunday, July 27th - Fugitive
6:30pm-8:30pm at Ellis Park Gazebo

Thursday, July 31st- Seacoast Wind Ensemble
6:30pm-8:30pm at Ellis Park Gazebo

August 2025

Friday, August 1st - Belairs
6:30pm-8:30pm at Ellis Park Gazebo

Saturday, August 2nd - York Days Wellness Fest
9:00am-1:00pm at York High School

Saturday, August 2nd - Cool Beans
6:30pm-8:30pm at Ellis Park Gazebo

Sunday, August 3rd - Annual York Days 5K
Register Here

Saturday & Sunday, August 2nd-3rd - York Days Craft Fair
9:00am-3:00pm at York Beach Ball Field

Sunday August 3rd - 60's Invasion
6:30pm-8:30pm at Ellis Park Gazebo

Sunday, August 3rd - York Days Fireworks
9:00pm at Short Sands Beach

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

Thursday, August 7th - World Famous Grassholes
6:30pm-8:30pm at Ellis Park Gazebo

Friday, August 8th - Amherst Brass Quintet
6:30pm-8:30pm at Ellis Park Gazebo

Saturday, August 9th - The Visitors
6:30pm-8:30pm at Ellis Park Gazebo

Sunday August 10th - Windham Swing Band
6:30pm-8:30pm at Ellis Park Gazebo

Thursday, August 14th - Eastern Sound Band
6:30pm-8:30pm at Ellis Park Gazebo

Friday, August 15th - Truth About Daiseys
6:30pm-8:30pm at Ellis Park Gazebo

Saturday, August 16th - Sandcastle Contest
9:00am-Noon at Short Sands Beach

Saturday, August 16th - York Village Fire Department Parade & Muster
12:00pm - Parade begins at the intersection of Woodbridge and York Street and finishes at the York Public Library. Muster in Moulton Park.

Saturday, August 16th - Sing Along With Rich
6:30pm-8:30pm at Ellis Park Gazebo

Sunday August 17th -Paul and Matt Marquis
6:30pm-8:30pm at Ellis Park Gazebo

Thursday, August 21st - North River Music
6:30pm-8:30pm at Ellis Park Gazebo

Friday, August 22nd - ELVIS
6:30pm-8:30pm at Ellis Park Gazebo

Saturday, August 23rd - Cocheco Street Jazz Band
6:30pm-8:30pm at Ellis Park Gazebo

Sunday August 24th - Mark Marquis Band
6:30pm-8:30pm at Ellis Park Gazebo

Thursday, August 28th- Delta Knights Band
6:30pm-8:30pm at Ellis Park Gazebo

Friday, August 29th - All Together Now - Beatles
6:30pm-8:30pm at Ellis Park Gazebo

Saturday, August 30th - Beach Bonfire
6:00pm-10:00pm at Long Sands Beach

Saturday, August 30th- Chris Desmond
6:30pm-8:30pm at Ellis Park Gazebo

Sunday August 31st - Stone Brooke
6:30pm-8:30pm at Ellis Park Gazebo

September 2025

September & October - Autumn Tones
York Art Association

Friday, September 12th - Autumn Tones Reception
5:00pm-7:00pm at York Art Association

Saturday, September 13th - Art In The Park
10:00am-4:00pm at Moulton Park, York Art Association

Saturday, September 20th - Mount A Trail Challenge
5K starts at 9:00am / 1-Mile starts at 9:20am

October 2025

Friday, October 24th - Festival of Frights Parade and Trunk or Treat 
4:15pm Parade line up at Short Sands Basketball Courts
4:30pm Parade leaves for the Center for Active Living and Trunk or Treat

Thursday, October 30th is Trick or Treat Night in York!

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York Land Trust

June 12th, Thursday
Stories & Sketches with York Public Library
10:30am-11:30am at YLT

June 14th, Saturday
Summer Fest
10:00am-2:00pm at York Land Trust

June 17th, Tuesday
Tall Tree Trail Restoration Workday
9:00am-12:00pm at McIntire Highlands Preserve

June 18th, Wednesday
Bird Walk Wednesday with White Pine Programs
9:00am-10:30am at YLT

June 20th, Friday
Guided Solstice Hike with Paul Dest
5:30pm-7:30pm at Highland Farm Preserve

June 26th, Thursday
Nature and History Interpretive Walk of Hilton-Winn Preserve
9:30am-11:00am at Hilton-Winn Preserve

June 27th, Friday
Astronomical Events & Stargazing with Prof. Bernie Reim
8:00pm-9:30pm at YLT

Sun

Mount Agamenticus

June 12th, Thursday
Creating Backyard Habitats with the Center for Wildlife
5:30pm-7:30pm

June 22nd, Sunday
Intro to Leave No Trace Hiking
Ages 5-6 - 9:00am-12:00pm

June 29th, Sunday
Intro to Leave No Trace Hiking
Ages 7-8 - 9:00am-12:00pm

July 12th, Saturday
Invasive Species Management
Volunteers will help with the removal of buckthorn in a sensitive wetland habitat.

Books

York Public Library

Closed Juneteenth, Thursday, June 19th

York Public Library and the York Diversity Forum are partnering to bring you two programs this month in acknowledgement of Juneteenth. Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day or Emancipation Day, is a holiday commemorating the emancipation of enslaved people in Texas on June 19, 1865. It's celebrated annually on June 19th and marks the end of slavery in the United States.  On Tuesday, June 10th at 6:30 PM, Carol Gardner will talk about her new book "The Divided North: Black and White Families in the Age of Slavery". On Thursday, June 17, Peter D. Brown will speak about his book "I AM JAYVYN". 

Art Exhibit:
Beverly Hallam, Chasing Light
Upper Level at the Library
Exhibit will run through August 27th

Summer Challenge: Level Up!
Ongoing through July 31st
Summer Challenge is a chance to read, win prizes, complete literacy-based activities, score a free book, and have fun, for all ages. 

June 10th, Tuesday
Virtual Author Talk with Lisa Jewell
2:00pm-3:00pm at YPL

June 10th, Tuesday
Author Talk with Carol Gardner
6:30pm-8:00pm at YPL Community Room

June 11th, Wednesday
Big Ole Board Game - Oregon Trail
2:30pm-4:30pm - Teens in the Community Room

June 12th, Thursday
Stories & Stretches at York Land Trust
10:30am-11:30am at YLT 1 Long Neck Marsh Rd.
Librarian Barb will share a story with animal yoga moves!

June 14th, Saturday
Canine Cuddles
10:30am-11:30am in the Children's Storytime Area

June 17th, Tuesday
Author Talk with Peter D. Brown
6:30pm-8:00pm at YPL Community Room

June 18th, Wednesday
Mario Kart Tournament
2:30pm-4:30pm for 7th-12th Graders

June 28th, Saturday
S'moreytime!
10:30am-11:30am Stories, Songs, and S'mores Trail Mix

 

CFW

Center for Wildlife

June 21st, Saturday
Bugs! at CFW
10:00am-4:00m - Come learn about invertebrates and explore the world of bugs. See special live invertebrates on display to teach about the importance of our little friends and the roles they play in our environment. Crafts, activities and fun all day! Stop in and join us!

July 19th, Saturday
Dino Day
10:00am-4:00pm
Dino Day is back for 2025! Come celebrate the wild animals that once roamed the earth!

August 16th, Saturday
Beaks & Brews
12:00pm-4:00pm
Join Center for Wildlife for our annual Beaks and Brews fundraiser featuring a variety of local brewers and food from HiFi burritos. Visit our website for more details.

September 6th, Saturday
Center for Wildlife Open House

Regular Happenings:
Creature Features
Story Time
Guided Tours
Ambassador Meet & Greets!

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York Art Association

May & June
Entre Nous
Reception May 9th - 5:00pm-7:00pm

July & August
Maine Mystique
Reception July 11th - 5:00pm-7:00pm

September 13th, Saturday
Art in the Park
10:00am-4:00pm at Moulton Park
(Rain Date September 14th)

September & October
Autumn Tones
Reception September 12th - 5:00pm-7:00pm

November & December
Spruce It Up
Reception November 14th - 5:00pm-7:00pm

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Ellis Park Summer Concert Series

6:30pm-8:30pm at the Gazebo
Sponsored by Ellis Park

July
3 Brian Walker
4 Johnny Bubar Show
5 Gerry T Band
6 Dover Community Band
10 Miraj
11 ELVIS
12 New Magnolia Jazz Band
13 Key Elements Band
17 Knock on Wood
18 Merrimack Valley Concert Band
19 After Hours Band
20 Compaq Big Band
24 Fred Dame Jr.
25 Big Picture Band
26 Amherst Town Band
27 Fugitive
31 Seacoast Wind Ensemble


August
1 Belairs
2 Cool Beans
3 60’s Invasion
7 World Famous Grassholes
8 Amherst Brass Quintet
9 The Visitors
10 Windham Swing Band
14 Eastern Sound Band
15 Truth About Daiseys
16 Sing Along With Rich
17 Paul and Matt Marquis
21 North River Music
22 ELVIS
23 Cocheco Street Jazz Band
24 Mark Marquis Band
28 Delta Knights Band
29 All Together Now (Beatles)
30 Chris Desmond
31 Stone Broke

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