Free events in Ellsworth, Maine
Everything coming up in town that costs nothing to attend — talks, markets, community gatherings, library programs and more.
15 free events are coming up in Ellsworth.
Between the Covers Book Club
Thursday, November 12, 2026 · 6:00 PM
Ellsworth Public Library · Ellsworth, Maine
Meets off-site (location varies) — contact the library for this month's location. More details
Free
Baby Story & Play
Friday, November 13, 2026 · 9:00 AM
Ellsworth Public Library · Ellsworth, Maine
For newborns to age 2, in the Riverview Room. More details
Free
Fish Belly Detectives - For ages 5 to 13
Friday, November 13, 2026 · 3:00 PM
Ellsworth Public Library · Ellsworth, Maine
Hands-on Maine 4-H science activity for youth ages 5–13: learn how to prepare for a dissection and explore the contents of a simulated fish stomach, then use the food items foun… More details
Free
Ellsworth Farmers' Market
Saturday, November 14, 2026 · 9:30 AM
Ellsworth Harbor Park and Marina · Ellsworth, Maine
Heart of Ellsworth newsletters confirm the series: market at Harbor Park every Saturday 9:30AM-12:30PM, 413 Water Street, 'now through November' (May 2026 newsletter) and still… More details
Free
Hancock County Genealogical Society Meeting
Saturday, November 14, 2026 · 10:00 AM
Ellsworth Public Library · Ellsworth, Maine
In the Riverview Room. Free and open to the public. More details
Free
Writing our DNA: On Writing and Re-Memory
Saturday, November 14, 2026 · 12:30 PM
Ellsworth Public Library · Ellsworth, Maine
Poetry and prose workshop with Faith Lane, in the Riverview Room. Registration required. More details
Free
HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS: Keeping Aging Loved Ones Safe, Strong & Independent
Thursday, November 19, 2026 · 5:00 PM
FYZICAL Therapy & Balance Centers - Downeast Ellsworth · Ellsworth, Maine
Practical tips for families to help aging loved ones stay safe, confident, and independent this holiday season and beyond: what changes to look for when you head home for the ho… More details
Free
AUDITIONS: Alice in Wonderland
Friday, November 20, 2026 · 6:00 PM
The Grand · Ellsworth, Maine
Directed by Moxie McBreairty. Casting adults and youth ages 12 and up; prepare to read from the script. Performances January 14–15, 2027. A second audition session follows on Su… More details
Free
AUDITIONS: Alice in Wonderland
Sunday, November 22, 2026 · 10:00 AM
The Grand · Ellsworth, Maine
Directed by Moxie McBreairty. Casting adults and youth ages 12 and up; prepare to read from the script. Performances January 14–15, 2027. First audition session was Friday, Nove… More details
Free
Finance Committee Meeting
Monday, November 23, 2026 · 8:00 AM
Ellsworth City Hall · Ellsworth, Maine
Finance Committee Meeting at Ellsworth City Hall in Ellsworth, Maine — Monday, November 23, 2026, 8:00 AM. Free. More details
Free
Board of Appeals
Monday, November 23, 2026 · 6:30 PM
Ellsworth City Hall · Ellsworth, Maine
Meets on an as needed basis. More details
Free
Recreation Commission
Tuesday, November 24, 2026 · 8:30 AM
Ellsworth City Hall · Ellsworth, Maine
Recreation Commission at Ellsworth City Hall in Ellsworth, Maine — Tuesday, November 24, 2026, 8:30 AM. Free. More details
Free
School Board Workshop
Tuesday, November 24, 2026 · 6:00 PM
Ellsworth City Hall · Ellsworth, Maine
School Board Workshop at Ellsworth City Hall in Ellsworth, Maine — Tuesday, November 24, 2026, 6:00 PM. Free. More details
Free
Harbor Commission Meeting
Wednesday, November 25, 2026 · 6:00 PM
Ellsworth Fire Department · Ellsworth, Maine
Harbor Commission Meeting at Ellsworth Fire Department in Ellsworth, Maine — Wednesday, November 25, 2026, 6:00 PM. Free. More details
Free
Celebrating Seaweed - For ages 5 to 13
Friday, December 11, 2026 · 3:00 PM
Ellsworth Public Library · Ellsworth, Maine
Interactive UMaine Extension 4-H workshop for youth ages 5–13: learn how kelp is grown, harvested, and used in daily life, then use seaweed and creativity to make your very own… More details
Free