Outdoor
COLOR ME UNITED 5k Walk/Run
Narrow Gauge Cinemas 123 Narrow Gauge Square, Farmington, ME, United StatesJoin United Way for the 5th annual COLOR ME UNITED 5k...you can walk, run, or roll as you have a blast getting sprayed with paint and water. Finally no need to travel to have this kind of fun! Registration is $30 for individuals, $25/person for teams of 5+. Registration includes a white shirt, color packet, bandana, sunglasses and more! Register now at www.uwtva.org We can't wait to see you there!
15th Annual Donn Barker Memorial Horseshoe Tournament
Farmington Elks Lodge 120 School Street, Farmington, ME, United StatesSign Ups start @ 10am Cost- $10 per person First set of shoes are tossed @ 12pm There will be T-Shirts for sale & 50/50 raffle. The kitchen will be open with lots of great food! Contact the Farmington Elks Lodge @ 207-778-6761 and ask for Joel.
Whistlestop Trail Open House
There has been some activity down Whistlestop Trail. A homestead is being slowly moulded out of the landscape. Come down from noon to five on Sunday the fifth to meet the owner, Alex, to be given a tour of the property, and to ask any questions you'd like. For more information contact Alex at 351-6765.
Free Outdoor Art Workshop
Prescott Field in FarmingtonElizabeth Olbert (faculty at UMF) will lead a conversation on the limits of realism and Andrew Wyeth’s depictions of Mainers before guiding participants through a multimedia art workshop. Artists and non-artists are welcome, and all art materials will be provided. Bagels and coffee will be served at 9:30 a.m. Discussion and workshop begin at 10:00 a.m.
Sandy River & Rangeley Lakes Railroad
Trains will depart Sanders station on the hour from 11 AM through 3 PM. You are free to depart on one train and return on a later train should you wish to make use of our picnic grove or simply spend more time exploring the roundhouse and other nearby buildings preserved from the original railroad. The last return train departs the roundhouse area at approximately 3:45 PM. Read more
FIX-A-BIKE Bike maintenance Workshop for Adults & Teens
The Readfield Community Library and the Dr. Shaw Memorial Library in Mt. Vernon are partnering to offer patrons and area residents an opportunity to participate in a free "Fix-A-Bike" Workshop, with instruction provided by the Bicycle Coalition of Maine. This 2-hour hands-on workshop, open to teens and adults, will cover routine maintenance, roadside repairs, general bicycle mechanics, and how to perform a basic tune-up. Please bring your bike along! All tools and instruction will be provided. Two workshop times/locations will be offered on Wednesday, September 22. From 2:30-4:30pm, a workshop will take place outdoors at the Dr. Shaw Memorial Library
RIDE THE NARROW GAUGE!
RIDE THE NARROW GAUGE! The SRRL RR Museum, 128 Bridge St in Phillips, will operate on Sat Sept 25 and Sun Sept 26. Trains will depart Bridge St at 11AM, 12PM, 1PM, 2PM, and 3PM. The trees are changing, enjoy the scenic splendor along the banks of the Sandy River! Bring a picnic lunch to enjoy! Walk the Flyrod Crosby Trail…. Fare is $6.00 for Adults, $2.00 for Children. Well behaved Dogs on a leash may accompany their humans!
Third Annual Family Fun Farm Day
Martin Woods Farm 24 Abijah Hill Rd., Starks, ME, United StatesJoin us at Martin Woods Farm on September 26th from 12 - 6 pm. We will be following COVID-19 guidelines for outdoor activities. Our activities include, but not limited to, carriage rides, lawn games, bonfires and s'mores, and many many yummy farm fresh food offerings. Parking is $20 per carload and all of the proceeds go to the Care and Share Food Closet. We hope to see you there! Martin Woods Farm - 24 Ablijah Hill Rd, Starks ME, 04911
Cornhole Tournament – TPAC Dance Team
Ayuh Cidah 272 Morrison Hill Road, Farmington, ME, United StatesPlease join us for a cornhole tournament to raise money for the Thomas Performing Arts Center - Competitive Dance Team!! This double elimination tournament will take place Saturday, October 2nd, at Ayuh Cidah, located at 272 Morrison Hill Rd. in Farmington! Vie for a cash prize, while indulging on delicious wood-fired nachos and pizza, and variety of hard ciders (available for purchase). Registration is $25 per team. We will also be having a 50/50 raffle!! Event is limited to 24 teams, so please sign up quickly to reserve your spot!! -If you have any questions, please contact: Katie Merrill (207)
Farmington Fright Nights
Farmington Fairgrounds 292 High St, Farmington, ME, United StatesThree main haunted attractions for one price Food and Merchandise ,Vendors, Beer/Cider Tent, Activities, and more...!
Western Maine Audubon presents: “Ethical Questions for the Outdoor Naturalist” with naturalist Doug Hitchcox
Thomas Auditorium in UMF's Preble Hall 173 High Street, FARMINGTON, ME, United StatesWestern Maine Audubon is pleased to invite the general public to a free, live talk entitled “Ethical Questions for the Outdoor Naturalist,” presented by naturalist Doug Hitchcox on Wednesday, October 13 at 7:00-8:30 pm in UMF Preble Hall’s Thomas Auditorium at 173 High Street in Farmington. Masks and social distancing will be required at the event. Should updated Covid protocols require cancellation of the live talk, it will be live-streamed. Please check Western Maine Audubon's website (https://western.maineaudubon.org/events/) for up-to-date information on changes and where to watch the live stream, should that be necessary. Birding, and other wildlife observing, provides an