Free events in Orono, Maine
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56 free events are coming up in Orono.
Mindfulness for Pain Management
Tuesday, November 10, 2026 · 10:00 AM
Online via Zoom · Orono, Maine
Mindfulness for Pain Management at Online via Zoom in Orono, Maine — Tuesday, November 10, 2026, 10:00 AM. Free. More details
Free
AI Literacy: Critical Thinking
Tuesday, November 10, 2026 · 4:00 PM
Fogler Library · Orono, Maine
Fogler Library workshop on analyzing AI-generated information — critical thinking skills and how to apply them. More details
Free
Robert Talbot Civil Rights Speaker Series: Shay Stewart-Bouley
Tuesday, November 10, 2026 · 5:30 PM
Buchanan Alumni House · Orono, Maine
Annual fall civil rights lecture. This year's speaker is Shay Stewart-Bouley, Maine-based writer, activist, creator of Black Girl in Maine Media, and executive director of Commu… More details
Free
2026 Robert Talbot Civil Rights Speaker Series
Tuesday, November 10, 2026 · 5:30 PM
Buchanan Alumni House · Orono, Maine
This year’s speaker is Shay Stewart-Bouley, a Maine-based writer, speaker, activist, and the creator of the award-winning Black Girl in Maine Media. She is also executive direct… More details
Free
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging Committee Meeting
Tuesday, November 10, 2026 · 5:30 PM
Orono Town Hall · Orono, Maine
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging Committee Meeting at Orono Town Hall in Orono, Maine — Tuesday, November 10, 2026, 5:30 PM. Free. More details
Free
Hudson Museum Lecture: The Surprising Story behind the Ancient Pot from Costa Rica
Tuesday, November 10, 2026 · 7:00 PM
Donald P. Corbett Room 100 · Orono, Maine
Hudson Museum lecture on the surprising story behind an ancient Costa Rican pot in the museum's collection. More details
Free
Mindfulness for Pain Management
Thursday, November 12, 2026 · 10:00 AM
Online via Zoom · Orono, Maine
Mindfulness for Pain Management at Online via Zoom in Orono, Maine — Thursday, November 12, 2026, 10:00 AM. Free. More details
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Guest Lecture Series 2026 - Dr. Michael Haley
Thursday, November 12, 2026 · 11:00 AM
Aubert Hall · Orono, Maine
Chemistry guest lecture by Dr. Michael Haley, Professor of Chemistry at the University of Oregon: “The Interplay Between Antiaromaticity and Diradical Character in Diarenoindace… More details
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Orono Public Library Storytime
Thursday, November 12, 2026 · 11:00 AM
Orono Public Library · Orono, Maine
Thursday and Saturday morning story times in the Children's Area. The Saturday session runs 10:30-11:00 AM. More details
Free
Gallery and Museum Management Presentation by Diana Baunbach
Thursday, November 12, 2026 · 11:30 AM
Powers Hall · Orono, Maine
Diana Baunbach, acting chair of the Art Department at UMaine and Director of the Lord Hall Gallery, will present the challenges of organizing and installing shows at the Lord Ha… More details
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Learn Before You Go: Macbeth with Bob Gallon
Thursday, November 12, 2026 · 5:00 PM
Orono Public Library · Orono, Maine
Free informational session on Verdi's Macbeth ahead of the Collins Center's Met: Live in HD screening, with opera fan Bob Gallon. For newcomers and longtime opera fans alike. More details
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Collegiate Chorale Concert featuring Bangor Middle School Chorus
Thursday, November 12, 2026 · 7:00 PM
Minsky Recital Hall · Orono, Maine
Collegiate Chorale Concert featuring Bangor Middle School Chorus at Minsky Recital Hall in Orono, Maine — Thursday, November 12, 2026, 7:00 PM. Free. More details
Free
Coffee & Climate
Friday, November 13, 2026 · 9:00 AM
Online via Zoom · Orono, Maine
City of Portland News Round Up (Nov 6, 2026): next Coffee & Climate chat November 13, 9 to 10 AM, virtual, with the Bicycle Coalition of Maine on e-bikes as sustainable/equitabl… More details
Free
Guitars for Vets
Friday, November 13, 2026 · 11:00 AM
Memorial Union · Orono, Maine
Sharing the healing power of music with veterans impacted by PTSD and other service-related trauma. More details
Free
Thesis: Shambhu Katel
Friday, November 13, 2026 · 12:00 PM
Nutting Hall, University of Maine · Orono, Maine
Shambhu Katel, a candidate for the Master of Science in Forestry, defends his thesis, “Development of an Airborne Laser Scanning-Based Aboveground Biomass Model Without Coregist… More details
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Thesis Defense: Yuka Kawata
Friday, November 13, 2026 · 2:00 PM
Rogers Hall, University of Maine · Orono, Maine
Yuka Kawata, a candidate for the Master of Science in Food Science and Human Nutrition, defends her thesis, “Assessing Farm Food Safety in the Northeastern Region of the U.S.: I… More details
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Jazz Night (Nov 13)
Friday, November 13, 2026 · 7:30 PM
Minsky Recital Hall · Orono, Maine
Jazz Night (Nov 13) at Minsky Recital Hall in Orono, Maine — Friday, November 13, 2026, 7:30 PM. Free. More details
Free
4-H Science Center Fall Open House
Saturday, November 14, 2026 · 10:00 AM
Lafayette and Rawcliffe 4-H Science and Engineering Learning Center · Orono, Maine
Free hands-on open house for all ages: 2-D felting, Maine wildlife ID, touch tank, seed mosaics, and more. Meet the staff and see how to get involved in 4-H locally. No registra… More details
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Storytime
Saturday, November 14, 2026 · 10:30 AM
Orono Public Library · Orono, Maine
Storytime at Orono Public Library in Orono, Maine — Saturday, November 14, 2026, 10:30 AM. Free. More details
Free
Mahjongg Group
Saturday, November 14, 2026 · 12:00 PM
Orono Public Library · Orono, Maine
Mahjongg Group at Orono Public Library in Orono, Maine — Saturday, November 14, 2026, 12:00 PM. Free. More details
Free
Queer Hangout
Saturday, November 14, 2026 · 6:00 PM
The Wilson Center at UMaine · Orono, Maine
Monthly (2nd Saturday) cozy hangout hosted with Bangor Pride: read, craft, play board games, or just chat. The Wilson Center has an ADA-accessible entrance; no ASL interpreter a… More details
Free
Geezers in Sneakers Getting Coffee
Monday, November 16, 2026 · 9:30 AM
Orono Public Library · Orono, Maine
FEED-FOUND: recurring series; Nov 16 is the next occurrence in the window (prod holds only the Nov 9 occurrence, id 4084). More details
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Thesis Defense: Nathaniel Jordan
Monday, November 16, 2026 · 2:00 PM
Hitchner Hall, University of Maine · Orono, Maine
Nathaniel Jordan, a candidate for the Master of Science in Microbiology, defends his thesis, “Examining The Role of the Germline in Relation to Hallmark Stress Responses in C. e… More details
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Research Seminar – Prof. Neel Patel
Monday, November 16, 2026 · 3:00 PM
421 Neville Hall, University of Maine · Orono, Maine
Mathematics research seminar with Professor Neel Patel from the University of Maine. Talk topic to be announced. More details
Free
Chamber Music Concert
Tuesday, November 17, 2026 · 7:30 PM
Minsky Recital Hall · Orono, Maine
Chamber Music Concert at Minsky Recital Hall in Orono, Maine — Tuesday, November 17, 2026, 7:30 PM. Free. More details
Free
Recipe To Market
Wednesday, November 18, 2026 · 9:00 AM
Online · Orono, Maine
9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Online via Zoom Cost: $50 Register Online Introducing Maine adults to the basics of starting a food business. The workshop covers the specialty food industr… More details
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Library Board of Trustees Meeting
Wednesday, November 18, 2026 · 5:00 PM
Orono Public Library · Orono, Maine
Library Board of Trustees Meeting at Orono Public Library in Orono, Maine — Wednesday, November 18, 2026, 5:00 PM. Free. More details
Free
Planning Board Meeting
Wednesday, November 18, 2026 · 6:30 PM
Council Chamber · Orono, Maine
Planning Board Meeting at Council Chamber in Orono, Maine — Wednesday, November 18, 2026, 6:30 PM. Free. More details
Free
Conversational Italian
Thursday, November 19, 2026 · 11:00 AM
Orono Public Library · Orono, Maine
FEED-FOUND: model missed this library program. More details
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Storytime
Thursday, November 19, 2026 · 11:00 AM
Orono Public Library · Orono, Maine
FEED-FOUND: recurring library storytime; Nov 19 is the first occurrence in the window. More details
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Thesis Defense: Nur Kus
Thursday, November 19, 2026 · 2:30 PM
Shibles Hall, University of Maine · Orono, Maine
Nur Kus, a candidate for the Master of Science in Food Science & Human Nutrition, defends her thesis, “Development of Thermoformed Molded Fiber Trays for Cheese Packaging.” Cont… More details
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Nachos in November
Thursday, November 19, 2026 · 3:30 PM
Colvin Hall · Orono, Maine
Nachos in November at Colvin Hall in Orono, Maine — Thursday, November 19, 2026, 3:30 PM. Free. More details
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Scott Scripture Memorial Thanksgiving Dinner
Thursday, November 19, 2026 · 4:00 PM
10 Birch Street · Orono, Maine
Scott Scripture Memorial Thanksgiving Dinner at 10 Birch Street in Orono, Maine — Thursday, November 19, 2026, 4:00 PM. Free. More details
Free
Well-being for Honors Students
Thursday, November 19, 2026 · 5:00 PM
Colvin Hall · Orono, Maine
Honors College This workshop was developed in partnership with the Student Wellness Resource Center (SWell). The sessions are structured around the Eight Dimensions of Wellness… More details
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Disability and Chronic Illness Support Group
Thursday, November 19, 2026 · 5:00 PM
Orono Public Library · Orono, Maine
FEED-FOUND: model missed this library support group. More details
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Pajama Storytime
Thursday, November 19, 2026 · 6:00 PM
Orono Public Library · Orono, Maine
Pajama Storytime at Orono Public Library in Orono, Maine — Thursday, November 19, 2026, 6:00 PM. Free. More details
Free
Jazz Ensemble Concert
Thursday, November 19, 2026 · 7:30 PM
Minsky Recital Hall · Orono, Maine
Jazz Ensemble Concert at Minsky Recital Hall in Orono, Maine — Thursday, November 19, 2026, 7:30 PM. Free. More details
Free
Thesis Defense: Percival Ulsamer
Friday, November 20, 2026 · 9:00 AM
Nutting Hall, University of Maine · Orono, Maine
Percival Ulsamer, a candidate for the Master of Science in Wildlife Ecology, defends his thesis, “Birds as indicators of forest management sustainability in Maine: an evaluation… More details
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Mathematics Colloquium – Lydia Bieri
Friday, November 20, 2026 · 3:00 PM
Arthur St. John Hill Auditorium, Barrows Hall, University of Maine · Orono, Maine
Mathematics colloquium by Lydia Bieri (University of Michigan). Refreshments are served before the talk. More details
Free
Homework Happy Hour
Friday, November 20, 2026 · 3:00 PM
Colvin Hall · Orono, Maine
Honors College Join us for mocktails, studying, and board games! More details
Free
Mahjongg Group
Saturday, November 21, 2026 · 12:30 PM
Orono Public Library · Orono, Maine
FEED-FOUND: recurring group; Nov 21 is the next occurrence in the window (prod holds only the Nov 14 occurrence). Note feed start 12:30 differs from the Nov 14 occurrence's 12:00. More details
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Black Bear Men's Chorus Concert
Saturday, November 21, 2026 · 7:30 PM
Minsky Recital Hall · Orono, Maine
Black Bear Men's Chorus Concert at Minsky Recital Hall in Orono, Maine — Saturday, November 21, 2026, 7:30 PM. Free. More details
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UMaine Space Webinar: “Old Space vs. New Space”
Monday, November 23, 2026 · 12:00 PM
Online (Zoom webinar) · Orono, Maine
One-hour Zoom webinar with George Maeda of ArkEdge Space. More details
Free
Research Seminar - Prof. Shalin Parekh
Monday, November 23, 2026 · 3:00 PM
Neville Hall (Room 421), University of Maine · Orono, Maine
Research Seminar - Prof. Shalin Parekh at Neville Hall (Room 421), University of Maine in Orono, Maine — Monday, November 23, 2026, 3:00 PM. Free. More details
Free
Brass Night
Monday, November 23, 2026 · 7:30 PM
Minsky Recital Hall · Orono, Maine
Brass Night at Minsky Recital Hall in Orono, Maine — Monday, November 23, 2026, 7:30 PM. Free. More details
Free
Research Seminar - Tristan Philips & Michael Cerchia
Monday, November 30, 2026 · 3:00 PM
Neville Hall · Orono, Maine
Please join us for our next research seminar on Monday, 11/30/26 from 3:00-4:00pm in 421 Neville Hall. Professors Tristan Philips and Michael Cerchia will be speaking. More info… More details
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Mathematics Colloquium - Tristan Phillips
Wednesday, December 2, 2026 · 3:00 PM
Arthur St. John Hill Auditorium · Orono, Maine
Please join us on Wednesday, December 2, 2026 in Hill Auditorium in Barrows Hall. Refreshments will be available at 3:00pm, and the talk will be from 3:15-4:05pm. More informati… More details
Free
Symphonic Band & Guest Band
Thursday, December 3, 2026 · 7:30 PM
Collins Center for the Arts · Orono, Maine
UMaine Symphonic Band in concert with a guest band TBA. More details
Free
Jazz Night (Dec 4)
Friday, December 4, 2026 · 7:30 PM
Minsky Recital Hall · Orono, Maine
Jazz Night (Dec 4) at Minsky Recital Hall in Orono, Maine — Friday, December 4, 2026, 7:30 PM. Free. More details
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Mathematics Colloquium - Alexander Bertoloni Meli
Wednesday, December 9, 2026 · 3:00 PM
Arthur St. John Hill Auditorium · Orono, Maine
Please join us on Wednesday, December 9, 2026 in Hill Auditorium in Barrows Hall. Refreshments will be available at 3:00pm, and the talk will be from 3:15-4:05pm. More informati… More details
Free
Fall Dance Showcase
Thursday, December 10, 2026 · 7:30 PM
Hauck Auditorium · Orono, Maine
UMaine dance program's fall showcase performance. More details
Free
Fall Dance Showcase
Friday, December 11, 2026 · 7:30 PM
Hauck Auditorium · Orono, Maine
UMaine dance program's fall showcase performance. More details
Free
2026 Annual Wabanaki Winter Market
Saturday, December 12, 2026 · 9:00 AM
Collins Center for the Arts · Orono, Maine
New England's largest holiday gathering of Wabanaki artists – buy directly from nationally recognized weavers and the next generation of artists and learn about ancient traditions. More details
Free
Ye Olde Holiday Shoppe
Saturday, December 12, 2026 · 10:00 AM
Page Farm and Home Museum · Orono, Maine
The museum transforms into a two-story, two-building craft fair with over 25 local vendors — fresh-baked apple pies, jams and jellies, herbal wellness products, fine jewelry, qu… More details
Free
Fall Dance Showcase
Saturday, December 12, 2026 · 7:30 PM
Hauck Auditorium · Orono, Maine
UMaine dance program's fall showcase performance. More details
Free
Concert for a Cause: UMaine Concert Band
Tuesday, March 9, 2027 · 7:00 PM
Collins Center for the Arts · Orono, Maine
Annual benefit concert — plays with the Leonard Middle School Band, Warsaw Middle School Band, and Maine Central Institute Band; donations benefit Sarah's House. More details
Free