Invite 134 // Aug 12

The Perseid meteor shower peaks tonight, coinciding with mostly clear skies and a new moon. In short, conditions look great for seeing 50–100 meteors per hour.

Find a dark, open space (fairly easy in Maine) and get out there! One option: check with your local land trust — places like Hacker's Hill in Casco have extended hours tonight for better viewing. Enjoy the spectacle. Now, on to this week's events.

✌️ Max

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Sunset Yoga

Thu, Aug 13 | Harpswell | Free

Stretch seaside at Johnson Field Preserve with a 45-minute yoga class that includes gentle poses, breathing practices, and meditation for all levels.

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Maine Outdoor Film Festival @ Tidewater Farm

Thu, Aug 13 | Falmouth | Paid

Watch a feature film about Bristol Bay's fight against a massive copper mine under the stars at Tidewater Farm with free popcorn provided.

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Paddle the Presumpscot: Dusk to Dark!

Fri, Aug 14 | Westbrook | Paid

Paddle the Presumpscot River at night with a guided group, learning about the river's natural and cultural history with canoes and gear provided.

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Group Trail Run with SoMe Brewing Co.

Sat, Aug 15 | York | Free

Run trails at Highland Farm Preserve with SoMe Brewing Co., then head to the brewery for discounted beer and seltzers after the workout.

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Marsh Day 2026

Sat, Aug 15 | Scarborough | Free

Paddle or walk through Scarborough Marsh to spot birds, fish, crabs, and shellfish while learning how scientists and conservationists protect this coastal ecosystem.

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Painting at Plummer Point

Mon, Aug 17 | South Bristol | Free

Paint plein air at Plummer Point Preserve in South Bristol, where local artists lead a casual group hike to find a spot to sketch or paint with no formal instruction.

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Stargazing Party on Beech Hill

Mon, Aug 17 | Rockport | Free

Gaze at constellations through telescopes with local astronomers at Beech Hill Preserve, with storytime for kids before the viewing begins.

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GPNEMBA Women’s Ride

Mon, Aug 17 | Falmouth | Free

Ride singletrack at Blackstrap with a women's group that covers moderate climbs, descents, and technical features like roots and rocks.

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Concert in the Woods

Wed, Aug 19 | Chebeague Island | Free

Listen to classical and folk violin duets performed by the Halcyon String Quartet in Littlefield Woods on Chebeague Island.

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Freeport Summer Ride

Tue, Aug 25 | Freeport | Donation Based

Ride through Freeport on a self-paced bike route with distance options from 25 to 42 miles, supporting the Portland Gear Hub's community bike programs.

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Rooting for Climate Resilience

Sat, Sep 12 | Brunswick | Free

Plant native shrubs along the Brunswick shoreline to strengthen coastal resilience against rising sea levels with Maine Coast Heritage Trust. Register today; Chikadeed volunteer events fill quickly.

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Coming Up (Previously Featured)

​Maine Summer Hiking Series | Wed, May 13 - Sat, Sep 26 | Donation-Based​

​Teens to Trails: Choose Outside Challenge | Mon, Jun 15 - Fri, Aug 14 | Free​

​Volunteer Workday: Biddeford Forest | Wed, Aug 12 | Free​

​Maine Gravity Race Series | Sugarloaf | Sat, Aug 15 - Sun, Aug 16 | Paid​

​Accessibility Summit | Sun, Aug 16 | Paid​

​Women at Sea: Expedition on Casco Bay | Tue, Aug 18 - Thu, Aug 20 | Paid​

​Firebird Trail Races | Sat, Aug 22 | Donation Based​

​Pemaquid Beach Triathlon | Sun, Aug 23 | Paid​

​Fireweed: Women's Mountain Bike Retreat | Fri, Aug 28 - Sun, Aug 30 | Paid​

​Maine Lighthouse Ride | Sat, Sep 19 | Paid​

​Maine Woods Rambler | Sat, Sep 26 | Paid​

​Harvest at the Huts | Sat, Sep 26 | Paid​

​Farm to Farm Ultra | Sun, Sep 27 | Paid​

​Pleasant Mountain Race | Sun, Sep 27 | Paid​

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