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Things to do this weekendOctoberfest, chalk art, BBQ & fall fairs: 6 things to do this weekend
It's a lederhosen kind of weekend. Wear your best German apparel to Saturday's Octoberfest. There's also plenty of fair action, too, with the Common Ground Country Fair running all weekend and Cumberland Fair starting up on Sunday. I'm ready for some fried dough and a few spins on The Scrambler. Although not necessarily in that order. Plus blues, barbecue, and running for beer. Read on
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Do thisBeer, boats & cardboard boxes: 6 things to do this (three day!) weekend
Three days. We have three days to revel in this weekend. (To those, like my boss, who have the extreme displeasure of working on Monday, I say: So sorry. How awful. Better you than me.) The rest of us can pack one more day of weekendy relaxation. It's going to be a busy weekend, after all, with the Portland Brew Fest and the Camden Windjammer Festival for starters. There's some free cardboard craftiness on the East End on Saturday, and free boat rides and races (a lobster roll dinner) at the water. And remember, while summer technically meanders on for a few more weeks, we all know that Labor Day is summer's death knell. So use Monday to squeeze out every last drop of summer, because you'll be back to wearing pants and socks (socks!) before you know it. On that note, the weekend! Read on
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Do thisFrom here to beer: On tour with The Maine Brew Bus
Board The Maine Brew Bus, also known as Lenny, for guided tours (and sampling!) of local breweries, distilleries, and fermentories. It's rumored that Lenny used to ferry kids to and from schools in Kennebunkport. In a way he's still in the educational transportation business - except now he conveys scholars of beer, mead, hard cider, and rum. Read on
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Do thisGlow run, indie crafts, Chili Fest & muttinis: 8 things to do in Maine this weekend
Sometimes weekends have a theme. They might be festival focused or full-up on food events. They might be drink-heavy or staunchly sober. And this weekend? Well, it's a strange amalgamation of cigars, chili, foot stompin', glow sticks, and a signature drink called the "Muttini." If there's a theme in there, I can't find it. Or maybe the theme is simply: The darn weekend! Read on
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Do thisA perfect trip to Fryeburg: A hike and tasty snacks from Quinn’s Jockey Cap
Hikes don't feel so hard when we have a snack we're looking forward to eating on the summit. It helps when there is a favorite bakery stop to pick up snacks on drive to trailhead. Read on
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Do thisSunset sail awesomeness with Portland Schooner Company
Because we Mainers are constantly surrounded by all the awesomeness our state has to offer it's easy to forget about some of the fun, cool, touristy things that get visitors jazzed about a stay here. Many of those things have to do with the beauty of Casco Bay. But looking out at the water from a dock along Portland's Commercial Street doesn't really cut it. Boarding an authentic wooden schooner does. Read on
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Do thisMoxie, yoga, beer, paddling & street dancing: 7 things to do this weekend
This weekend goes out to the Moxie chuggers and the craft beer lovers. And to the people who like film and the people who like free stuff. It goes out to the paddlers, the beer gardeners, and the calm, strong yogis. Also, this weekend goes out to the dancin' fools of southern Maine, who are welcome to take to the streets this weekend to shake, gyrate, and otherwise trip the light fantastic. Read on
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Do thisChebang, wine, Art Walk & zipline: 5 things to do this weekend
There's no lack of action on Fourth of July, but what happens after the fireworks end? There's still a whole weekend to consider. If your hankering for colorful explosions in the sky isn't yet sated, head out to Chebeague Island for the Chebeague Chebang, where fireworks will cap off a day of barbecue, music, and sack races. There's a wine sail Friday, and Art Walk returns, too. And on Sunday, seize the opportunity to throw things at runners (soft, gentle, colorful things that the runners want you to throw at them). Read on
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Do thisGreek, swap, raid, speakeasy: 6 things to do this weekend
Rain won't hinder anything going on this weekend, thanks in large part to giant tents. The Greek Festival is safe regardless of precipitation, and the MaineSwap and Speakeasy are both inside. And as for the Urban Raid? You'll already be climbing walls, sprinting up hills, and carrying sand bags for the fun of it, so what's a little rain? Read on
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Do thisBug Light Summer Movie Series: “The Incredibles”
Movies start just after sunset, and there will also be live music, games, and activities prior to each movie. Food will be available for purchase from local vendors like Mainely Burgers, Bite Into Maine and Pizza By Fire. Read on
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Boy Keyes previews the "Holding Up the Sky: Wabanaki People, Culture, History & Art" exhibit at Maine Historical Society, Face the Music previews Elle King at State Theatre and Ray Routhier previews Thaw film fest at Apohadian Theater. Plus we've got your weekend covered with all sorts of fun events including theater and concerts.
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Face the MusicA visit to six record stores in Portland
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