MDI YMCA Fall Half Marathon & 5K
The Mount Desert Island YMCA Fall Half Marathon is the only half marathon that runs through a national park. This September, follow a challenging loop course along Acadia National Park’s historic carriage roads, an excellent running surface far away from cars. For over 40 years, this half marathon has supported the MDI YMCA as their […]
Acadia Night Sky Festival
Join us for one of the premier night sky events on the eastern seaboard in September at the Acadia Night Sky Festival. With workshops, internationally recognized speakers and hands-on experiences, there truly is something for everyone from families to the serious amateur astronomer.
Bar Harbor’s Independence Day Celebration
Celebrate the 4th of July in Bar Harbor with festivities including a pancake breakfast, Independence Day parade, lobster races, music, seafood festival and fireworks over Frenchman Bay..
Bar Harbor Music Festival
Acclaimed by Phi Beta Baton as “…one of the nation’s proving grounds for gifted young artists,” the July Bar Harbor Music Festival has gained national recognition for its important work. It remains one of the few music festivals in the United States whose guiding mission is to provide essential performance opportunities for outstanding up-and-coming talent. […]
Art in the Park
Join us in June for the longest running art show in Bar Harbor! For almost 70 years, artists have shown and sold their work on the Village Green in downtown Bar Harbor. Come see how the beauty of Bar Harbor has inspired a lively arts community since the mid 1800’s, when the area was first […]
MDI YMCA Acadia Half Marathon & 10K
Featuring breathtaking views of Acadia National Park and Maine’s rocky coastline, the Mount Desert Island YMCA Acadia Half Marathon and 10K runs a spectacular course for a great cause every June. The MDI YMCA is the cornerstone of youth development and recreational activities on the island, and this race is their second largest fundraiser of […]
Acadia Birding Festival
On the first weekend in June, Acadia’s birding community invites you and your family to celebrate the ecological wonders of the birds of the Gulf of Maine at the annual Acadia Birding Festival. Explore Mount Desert Island and its birds through numerous events and venues. Greet our warblers on early morning birding walks, visit with […]
National Park Canoe & Kayak Rentals
Rent a kayak, canoe, or stand-up paddleboard and enjoy the beauty of Long Pond in Acadia National Park. No experience necessary – you’ll receive excellent free instruction at all levels on all equipment.
Acadia Bike
Experience Bar Harbor and Mount Desert Island by bicycle, where 45 miles of historic carriage roads were converted to crushed stone riding trails by John D. Rockefeller between 1913 and 1940. Acadia Bike has all the equipment and expertise for a memorable bike adventure.
Atlantic Climbing School
From beginner to experienced climbers, Atlantic Climbing School has an excursion for every ability. Daily excursions by appointment only.
