Maine Thrive • Penobscot Valley Community Network

Events Around the Penobscot Valley

November 10–16, 2026 • Plus upcoming holiday events

From Bangor and Brewer to Orono, Bucksport, Milo, Dover-Foxcroft and beyond. Explore local gatherings, markets, music, family activities and community traditions.

Before you go: Times and locations may change. Use each event's details link for tickets, registration and last-minute announcements. All times are Eastern. This is a curated weekly listing, not a live booking service.

Tue, Nov 10, 2026

Community & Family

Play Your Cards Right

Tue, Nov 10 • 2–4 PM

Bangor • Bangor Public Library

Drop-in card games for adults; newcomers welcome.

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Arts & Entertainment

Songwriters’ Open Mic

Tue, Nov 10 • 5–8 PM

Bangor • 2 Feet Brewing

Weekly open mic for songwriters, with time for original music.

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Arts & Entertainment

Live Irish Session & Open Mic

Tue, Nov 10 • 6 PM

Bangor • Paddy Murphy’s

Tuesday Irish music session followed by an open mic later in the evening.

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Community & Family

Community Bingo

Tue, Nov 10 • Time: see organizer

Piscataquis County • See chamber listing

Cash-prize bingo; confirm venue and start time with the organizer.

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Wed, Nov 11, 2026

Food & Drink

Veterans Day Pancake Breakfast

Wed, Nov 11 • 7–10 AM

Brewer • Jeff’s Catering, 15 EventCenter Way

Bangor Breakfast Rotary fundraiser. Veterans free; adults $10; children 12 and under $5.

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Community & Family

Stars, Stripes & Service

Wed, Nov 11 • 10–11:30 AM

Old Town • Herbert E. Sargent Center, 472 Stillwater Avenue

Old Town–Orono YMCA gathering with coffee, refreshments and community connection.

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Holiday Events

Bangor–Brewer Veterans Day Parade

Wed, Nov 11 • 10:15 AM

Brewer / Bangor • Starts on Vista Way, Brewer

Parade crosses the Joshua Chamberlain Bridge into downtown Bangor.

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Holiday Events

Three Rivers Veterans Day Dinner

Wed, Nov 11 • 11 AM–2 PM

Milo • Kiwanis Hall, 15 Harris Pond Road

Free turkey dinner for veterans and families; POW/MIA ceremony precedes noon meal.

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Holiday Events

Korean War Veterans Memorial Observance

Wed, Nov 11 • 12:30 PM

Bangor • Mount Hope Cemetery

Community remembrance with remarks, color guard and Taps.

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Holiday Events

Veterans Day Service at Cole Museum

Wed, Nov 11 • 1 PM

Bangor • Cole Land Transportation Museum, 405 Perry Road

Annual remembrance program; museum lists a 1–3 PM event window.

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Arts & Entertainment

Sugarland: Ride or Die Tour

Wed, Nov 11 • 7 PM

Bangor • Cross Insurance Center

Country duo Sugarland with special guest Payton Sullivan.

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Arts & Entertainment

Derry-Free Horror Book Club

Wed, Nov 11 • 7:30–8:30 PM

Bangor • The Briar Patch

November discussion of Joe Hill’s King Sorrow.

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Thu, Nov 12, 2026

Community & Family

Library Book Club

Thu, Nov 12 • 1–3 PM

Pittsfield • Pittsfield Public Library, 110 Library Street

Discussion of The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek.

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Business & Networking

Bangor Region Chamber Business After Hours

Thu, Nov 12 • 5–7 PM

Greater Bangor • Hosted by Day’s Jewelers

Monthly business networking gathering; confirm venue and register via chamber.

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Community & Family

ASL Social Hour

Thu, Nov 12 • 5:30–7:30 PM

Bangor • Bangor Public Library

Monthly American Sign Language social gathering with games and conversation.

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Arts & Entertainment

Steeplechase in Concert

Thu, Nov 12 • 7 PM

Bucksport • Alamo Theatre

Live Celtic music presented by Bangor Celtic Crossroads.

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Arts & Entertainment

National Theatre Live: The Playboy of the Western World

Thu, Nov 12 • 7 PM

Orono • Collins Center for the Arts, 2 Flagstaff Road

Screening of the acclaimed stage production.

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Fri, Nov 13, 2026

Farmers’ Markets

Hampden Farmers’ Market

Fri, Nov 13 • 2–5:30 PM

Hampden • Citizens of Maine, 177 Coldbrook Road

Winter-season Friday market; check vendor updates before traveling.

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Business & Networking

Piscataquis Extension Annual Meeting

Fri, Nov 13 • 5:30–7:30 PM

Milo • Elaine’s Café & Bakery, 38 Main Street

Community meeting with local 4-H and UMaine Extension updates.

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Sat, Nov 14, 2026

Food & Drink

PCCA Annual Hunters’ Breakfast

Sat, Nov 14 • 4:30–9 AM

Brewer • 570 North Main Street

Traditional early breakfast; adults $10, children under 12 $5.

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Holiday Events

Handmade Wreath Preview

Sat, Nov 14 • 8 AM–1 PM

Dover-Foxcroft • The Mill Inn + Café

View and order wreaths by Leslie’s Backyard Blooms; pickup November 28.

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Farmers’ Markets

Bangor European Market

Sat, Nov 14 • 8:30 AM–12:30 PM

Bangor • Sunnyside Greenhouse, 117 Buck Street

Local produce, foods and specialty goods.

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Community & Family

Downtown Winter Decorating

Sat, Nov 14 • 9 AM–noon

Bangor • Norumbega Park

Volunteer effort to decorate downtown for the holidays.

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Holiday Events

All Souls Annual Bazaar

Sat, Nov 14 • 9 AM–2 PM

Bangor • All Souls Congregational Church, 10 Broadway

Handmade crafts, baked goods and seasonal shopping.

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Holiday Events

Bangor Holiday Craft Fair

Sat, Nov 14 • 9 AM–5 PM; Sun 10 AM–4 PM

Bangor • Former furniture store space at Bangor Mall

November 14–15 craft and gift fair; free admission. Check venue directions because the fair is not in the mall concourse.

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Community & Family

Daniel Tiger Literacy Tour Story Time

Sat, Nov 14 • 10–11:30 AM

Bangor • Bangor Public Library

Maine Public literacy event with Alexandra Hinrichs, stories and children’s activities.

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Community & Family

4-H Science Center Fall Open House

Sat, Nov 14 • 10 AM–1 PM

Orono • 491 College Avenue

Free hands-on activities for all ages; no registration required.

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Arts & Entertainment

Weird Book Fair

Sat, Nov 14 • 11 AM–4 PM

Bangor • The Emporium Spooky Goods and More

Maine authors, an illustrator, music and custom poetry.

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Arts & Entertainment

The Met: Live in HD — Macbeth

Sat, Nov 14 • 1 PM

Orono • Collins Center for the Arts

Live HD opera presentation; ticketed.

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Community & Family

LEGO Club

Sat, Nov 14 • 1–2 PM

Pittsfield • Pittsfield Public Library

All-ages library LEGO activity.

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Food & Drink

St. John’s Dinner & Auction

Sat, Nov 14 • 5:30–7:30 PM

Bangor • 225 French Street

Fundraising evening with dinner and auction.

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Sports & Recreation

NEF 69: Crossfire

Sat, Nov 14 • 7 PM

Bangor • Cross Insurance Center

New England Fights event featuring MMA and kickboxing.

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Arts & Entertainment

Scripts in Spotlight

Sat, Nov 14 • 7–9 PM

Bangor • The Stage Door, 115 Main Street

Free play reading hosted by Penobscot Theatre Company.

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Sun, Nov 15, 2026

Farmers’ Markets

Bangor Farmers’ Market

Sun, Nov 15 • 11 AM–1:30 PM

Bangor • Abbot Square, Harlow Street

Outdoor Sunday market; check organizer for seasonal changes.

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Holiday Events

Kris Kringle Market & Book Shoppe

Sun, Nov 15 • Noon–5 PM

Bangor • Nocturnem Draft Haus, 56 Main Street

Local authors, independent makers and holiday shopping.

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Arts & Entertainment

No Country for Mothers — Free Documentary

Sun, Nov 15 • 3 PM

Dover-Foxcroft • Center Theatre, 20 East Main Street

Free documentary screening.

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Arts & Entertainment

Cat Video Fest 2026

Sun, Nov 15 • 3 PM and 7 PM

Orono • Collins Center for the Arts

Family-friendly compilation of cat videos; ticketed.

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Mon, Nov 16, 2026

Community & Family

Learn About Rug Braiding

Mon, Nov 16 • 10–11 AM

Bangor • Bangor Public Library

Meet local rug braiders and learn the basics of the craft.

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Community & Family

Monday Story Time

Mon, Nov 16 • 10:30–11:30 AM

Pittsfield • Pittsfield Public Library

Children’s story time featuring The Great Puppy Invasion.

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Sports & Recreation

PCCA November Archery Class

Mon, Nov 16 • 5:30–7:30 PM

Brewer • PCCA, 570 North Main Street

Week two of a three-week archery program; registration details with PCCA.

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Holiday Events

Christmas Silent Auction Begins

Mon, Nov 16 • Dates and times: see organizer

Piscataquis County • See chamber event listing

Multi-day holiday silent auction listed by the Piscataquis Chamber.

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Looking Ahead

Community & Family

Free the Z Turkey Drive

Tue, Nov 17 • 6 AM start

Brewer • Hannaford parking lot

Donation drive supporting local families; check organizer for collection schedule.

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Holiday Events

15th Anah Shriners Feztival of Trees

Thu–Sun, Nov 19–22 • Thu 4–8 PM; Fri–Sat 10 AM–8 PM; Sun 10 AM–6 PM

Bangor • 1404 Broadway

Tree displays and Gingerbread Café; $2 adults, children under 12 free. Dates/hours supplied directly by PVV publisher.

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Food & Drink

Maine Harvest Festival

Sat–Sun, Nov 21–22 • Check organizer for hours

Bangor • Cross Insurance Center

Maine growers, food producers and artisans.

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Holiday Events

SeDoMoCha Christmas Craft Fair

Sat, Nov 21 • Check organizer for hours

Dover-Foxcroft • SeDoMoCha School, 63 Harrison Avenue

47th annual craft fair.

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Food & Drink

Free Community Thanksgiving Meal

Thu, Nov 26 • 1–2 PM

Bangor • Hammond Street Congregational Church, 28 High Street

Community Thanksgiving meal.

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Holiday Events

Anah Shriners Feztival of Trees — Second Weekend

Fri–Sun, Nov 27–29 • Fri–Sat 10 AM–8 PM; Sun 10 AM–4 PM

Bangor • 1404 Broadway

Second Feztival weekend; $2 adults, children under 12 free. Dates/hours supplied directly by PVV publisher.

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