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Community Events Calendar 

Beach Bonfire Benefit at Long Sands Beach

Saturday, September 5th
6:00pm-10:00pm

Local Charities Benefit and York Food Pantry Food Drive

Live Entertainment, Concessions, Raffles and the town's largest bonfire!

 

Mount A Trail Challenge
September 19th

5K / 1 Mile
Run, hike, roll or stroll!
No prizes, but there will be a raffle for all participants!

$30 Registration Fee.
All proceeds support the
Mount Agamenticus conservation & education efforts


Register Here

 

York Farmers' Market

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

 

Calendar of Events

August 2026

Saturday, August 1st - Georgia O'Keefe in York Maine, 1920-1928
11:00am-12:30pm - Community Room at York Public Library
A history of Georgia O'Keefe's time in York! Registration required for this Free program

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

Tuesday, August 11th - Trivia at the Tavern
6:00pm-8:00pm at Jefferds Tavern at Old York Museum Center, 3 Lindsay Road
BYOB and BYOF - Ages 21 and up, Teams of 4 max. $20 ($15 for members)
Click Here for More Info

Friday, August 14th - 6:00pm - Rock the Beach at Long Sands with Saturdaze

Saturday, August 15th - 6:00pm - Rock the Beach at Long Sands with Greg Traquair

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 5th - 6:00pm - Rock the Beach at Long Sands with Freight Train

Saturday, September 12th - Historic Milk Paint & Ancient Patina Workshop
1:00pm-3:00pm at the Old York Museum Center, 3 Lindsay Road - $45.00 per person More Info Here

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!

Group Trail Run with SoMe Brewing Co.
Saturday, August 15th
6:00pm-6:30pm at Highland Farm Preserve

Bird Walk Wednesday with White Pine Programs
Wednesday, August 19th
9:00am-10:30am at Highland Farm Preserve

Get to Know Your Preserves Summer Series: Lafcadio's Woods Preserve
Saturday, August 22nd

9:00am-10:30am at Highland Farm Preserve

Savor the Summer
Saturday, September 12th
4:00pm - Annual Fundraiser Dinner
More Info Here

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Ellis Park Summer Concert Series

6:30pm-8:30pm

August
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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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. 

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
Garden Squad! - 11:00am-12:00pm
YPL Writers Group - 5:30pm-7:00pm
            1st & 4th Tuesday every month

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York Art Association

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

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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

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

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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

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

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