Central Aroostook Chamber of Commerce

Houlton Community Farmer's Market
2025-09-27 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-09-20 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-09-13 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-09-06 08:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Market Square, Houlton, Market Square, Houlton, 04730, United States

Riverside Park Farmer's Market
2025-09-27 07:00 - 12:00, 2025-09-26 13:00 - 18:00, 2025-09-20 07:00 - 12:00, 2025-09-19 13:00 - 18:00, 2025-09-13 07:00 - 12:00, 2025-09-12 13:00 - 18:00, 2025-09-06 07:00 - 12:00 | Riverside Park, Fort Kent, East Main Street, Fort Kent, 04743, United States

Behind The Barriers: An Evening of Action & Awareness For Homeless Youth
2025-09-26 18:00 - 21:00 | The Northern Lighthouse, 172 Academy St., Presque Isle, 04769, United States
Join us September 26th for Behind the Barriers: An Evening of Action & Learning For Homeless Youth 6:00pm-9:00pm. This event will raise funds and awareness for The Northern Lighthouse Safe Harbor Shelter and Transitional Living Program. During the event, guest speakers from throughout Maine will discuss reasons why youth would be in a situation of runaway or homelessness; including: human trafficking, domestic violence, substance abuse, and family financial instability. Fun activities such as bonfires, s’more bars, food trucks, and more! We will also have Aroostook County organizations tabling to inform participants about their services.
Each event guest will agree to pledge $50 to support funding for The Northern Lighthouse shelters to attend.
4.2 million young people face homelessness each year in the United States. The Northern Lighthouse welcomes youth with more than just a safe bed, warm meal, and clean clothes – we provide a community, opportunity, love, and respect. Together, we can help care for youth overcoming homelessness in Maine.
Bring your chairs & blankets, and join us for an evening of awareness and fun!

Haunted Hearse Tours
2025-09-25 19:00 - 20:00 | ME
Are there really ghosts and lingering spirits in Presque Isle? Seats limited. Tickets $10.00 each. Departs from Historic Fire Station at 11 Church Street. Reservation Required. RAIN or SHINE
May 22, June 26, July 24, August 28, September 25 and October 23 at 7:00pm. October 31 at 6:00pm, 7:30pm and 9:00pm.

Caribou Farmer's Market
2025-09-25 10:00 - 18:00, 2025-09-18 10:00 - 18:00, 2025-09-11 10:00 - 18:00 | Bennett Drive Plaza, 159 Bennett Drive, Caribou, 04736, United States

Homecoming 2025
2025-09-25 08:00 - 2025-09-28 17:00 | University of Maine at Presque Isle, 181 Main Street, Presque Isle, 04769, United States
UMPI presents: Homecoming 2025

Public Youth Art Group
2025-09-23 14:30 - 16:00, 2025-09-16 14:30 - 16:00, 2025-09-09 14:30 - 16:00 | Mark and Emily Turner Memorial Library, 39 2nd Street, Presque Isle, 04769, United States
The Youth Peer Support Statewide Network (Youth Peer Support Statewide Network | Maine Behavioral Healthcare | Maine (mainehealth.org)) is a growing resource open to any Youth (ages 14 – 26) who reside in Maine and self-identify as having struggled with Mental Health challenges.
The YPSSN welcomes Aroostook County Youth to participate in the free, weekly Art Group, at the Mark and Emily Turner Memorial Library! You do not have to work with one of our Peer Partners to participate in this recurring event, it’s free, and we provide snacks! Just show up, bring some curiosity, and let’s make Art!
Art Supplies and Snacks are provided for free when in attendance at the weekly Art Group. Parental supervision is not required, but the participants must meet the following criteria:

1. Be between the ages of 14 – 26
2. Self-identify as having Mental Health struggles. NO DIAGNOSIS needed.
3. Be a Maine resident. If you’re an unhoused community member in Maine, we have open arms and Welcome you!
Hope to see you at the next YPSSN Art Group!

Location Mark and Emily Turner Memorial Library

The County's Oktoberfest
2025-09-20 14:00 - 17:00 | Caribou Municipal Airport, 12 Airport Dr, Caribou, 04736, United States
The County’s 5th Annual Oktoberfest!September 20, 2025, from 2 p.m. – 5 p.m. VIP Hour 1 p.m. – 2 p.m.Being held at the Caribou Municipal Airport12 Airport Dr Caribou, ME 04736Featuring specialty brews from our local brewers, First Mile, Parkhurst Siding Pub, Rodney’s at 436 Main and the Northern Maine Brewing Company alongside Orono Brewing Company, Geaghan Brother’s Brewing Company, Chester Gap Cellars, Heart of Maine Winery, Mason’s Brewing Company Food trucks!Music!Don your best Dirndl or Lederhosen and win the prize for best costume. Other games such as Throw the Keg and Beer Stein Holding!$45 per advance ticket/$50 per ticket at the doorPricing includes Beer and a Tasting Glass!Park and Ride offered from The Northeastland Hotel 436 Main St. Presque Isle to 12 Airport Dr Caribou and back.Caribou Area- if you feel that you have consumed too much at the event, please reach out to Beaulieu’s Garage for a ride at 207-492-2471Come prepared for a good time!

Libra Distinguished Lecturer Maureen Healy
2025-09-18 18:00 - 20:00 | University of Maine at Presque Isle, 181 Main Street, Presque Isle, 04769, United States
The University of Maine at Presque Isle will host Maureen Healy as its next speaker in the Libra Distinguished Lecturer Series on Thursday, September 18 at 6 p.m. in the Campus Center’s Multi-Purpose Room. A notable educator, award-winning author, and leader in the field of child development and positive psychology, Healy’s talk will give educators, parents, and caregivers the ideas they need to nurture positive emotional health and resilience in children. Enjoy a book signing and light refreshments after the talk. This LDLS talk is presented in partnership with the Central Aroostook Council on Education (CACE). The event is free and open to the public. FMI: Emma McNally, (207) 768-9520 or emma.mcnally@maine.edu.

United Way Aroostook Campaign Kickoff
2025-09-18 16:00 - 18:00 | Quoggy Jo Ski Center, 426 Fort Fairfield Rd, Presque Isle, 04769, United States
Our annual Campaign Kickoff is a mixer you don’t want to miss. Join us as we UNITE the top hand-raisers, game-changers, and difference makers in the County. It’s an evening filled with appetizers, drinks, games and inspiring stories.

American Legion Monthly Meeting - Skyway Industrial Park
2025-09-15 | ME
Supper with a business meeting to follow.
Auxiliary Members, Wives, and Guests are always welcome.

Planetarium Show: Astronomy: 3000 Years of Stargazing
2025-09-13 15:00 - 17:30, 2025-09-12 18:30 - 19:00 | Francis Malcolm Science Center, 776 Houlton Rd., Easton, 04740, United States
Astronomy: 3000 Years of Stargazing
Take an historical odyssey to learn about our oldest science!
Throughout time, the sky has piqued our curiosity. Eclipses, the regular cycle of the seasons, the rising and setting of the Moon, Sun, and planets, the motion of the stars — all have fascinated mankind since our earliest ancestors first looked up. Monuments constructed across our home planet, from Stonehenge to Machu Picchu, bear witness to humanity’s ancient fascination with the stars.
With occasional observations from a learned cartoon astronomer, “Alvin Astro”, we retrace the milestones of cosmic discovery in this engaging history of astronomy. Rediscover the major astronomical theories of the last 3,000 years — from the cosmological models of antiquity and the Ptolemaic system of epicycles — to the contributions of Copernicus, Galileo, Kepler, Newton, Herschel and Hubble. From Galileo’s telescope to modern instruments used on Earth and in space, see how cutting-edge technology reveals a multi-wavelength universe of planets, star birth regions, nebulae, pulsars, black holes and galaxies.
Preview at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AVK-MuMnHSw
Space is limited to 30 people, reservations are needed. Please call Jim Stepp at 207-554-7837 and leave a message containing your name, the number of seats your party will need, and your phone number. You will receive a call in the evening confirming your reservation.
Tickets are $5.00 per person.

Realm of Twin Riverswood Renaissance Faire 2025; Swords & Sonnets
2025-09-13 10:00 - 2025-09-14 15:00 | Albert Michaud Memorial Park, 10 Van Buren Road, Limestone, 04750, United States
Our 6th annual Renaissance Faire will take place at Albert Michaud Memorial Park soccer field & softball area on September 13th 10-5pm, and September 14th 10-3pm.
The only Renaissance Faire in northern Aroostook County, we will be having music, live performances and the Stormwalkers of W.A.R.G. will return to impress with their swordsmanship skills and teach archery along with some new additions.
We will nave period(ish) demos of woodworking and blacksmithing techniques, and there will be something for everyone to join in on with our Childrens Pavilion, Merchants Row and the Mystical Glen amongst other activities
Admission(paid at Toll, cash only) :
Adult; $6.00 Teen: $4.00 Youth(4-12): $3.00 Babes in Arms- 3yrs- FREE

Guided Walking Tours of Historic Fairmount Cemetery
2025-09-11 17:30 - 18:30 | ME
The tours begin at 5:30pm at the Civil War Monument in Fairmount Cemetery on US Route 1 just south of the city proper. Parking is available across the street at the Chamber of Commerce. Tickets $5.00 each. Hear the history of the cemetery, about its Victorian influences and the stories of some of Presque Isle’s interesting historical figures interred within. Reservations Required.
June 12, July 10, August 14, and September 11.

FREE Playtime at the Children's Museum of Aroostook County
2025-09-10 10:00 - 12:00 | Children’s Museum of Aroostook County, Aroostook Centre Mall 830 Main St, Presque Isle, 04769, United States
Come play at the Children’s Museum of Aroostook County for FREE! This event is open to all children and parents. No preregistration is required.

Automate IT Fall 2025
2025-09-08 09:00 - 10:30 | Online via Zoom, 30 Federal St, Brunswick, 04011, United States
Do you spend time thinking about how there “has to be an easier way”, there “has to be a more effective way”, or there has to be something that can “do this thing better and faster than me”?
As a small business owner, you most likely think about this a lot but may not know where to start to figure it out!
In this 8-week cohort, facilitated by Tara Servilio, we will work from the point of view that implementing some targeted technology-based changes can support our business goals. We will also work from the point of view that we have limited resources, including time, capacity, and financial means to do this with.
Your goals may be to streamline, create efficiencies, focus your time differently, increase awareness and sales, organize your finances better, or just generally increase your capabilities to run the business from end-to-end.
Our objective is to:
Identify areas that could benefit from technology, and define what that technology is,
How technology will work within your business,
Focus on both front of house (customer experience, processes, and accessibility) and back of house (business and offering processes and administrative tasks).
We will alternate between Workshop Sessions, where we learn and discuss concepts and tools, and Lab Sessions, where we spend time focused on applying the learning to our business.
You will leave the cohort with a support network, as well as, a clearly defined end-to-end view of what, where, why, and how you want to implement technology into your business.
This program is for Maine-based business owners who are currently in-business.
Program Outline:
Define End-to-End Operations: We start by mapping out our businesses current end-to-end operations, and the most important points of action within those. We will focus on identifying manual actions, and if those should stay as is, or evolve into a more standardized or automated action.
Identify Areas of Opportunities: Through the definitional work done above, you will identify where there are pain points, constraints, and opportunities for technology to support these activities. Again, keeping in mind if that activity is best supported by being manual, standardized, and / or automated in some way.
Plan and Budget for Change: Having clearly understood what you need to focus on, we will work to identify technologies and options to fit your needs, and begin to plan the time, and resources required to make it happen, including vendors, money, and knowledge / information.
Session Dates:
Monday, September 8th, 9:00am-10:30am
Monday, September 15th, 9:00am-10:30am
Monday, September 22nd, 9:00am-10:30am
Monday, September 29th, 9:00am-10:30am
Monday, October 6th, 9:00am-10:30am
(No Session October 13th)
Monday, October 20th, 9:00am-10:30am
Monday, October 27th, 9:00am-10:30am
Monday, November 3rd, 9:00am-10:30am
