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9 Homey Things to Do in Maine This Summer
Places to Explore
Freeport
Shop for artwork and crafts by New England artisans during Visit Freeport’s Makers on Main events on the first Saturday of each month. May– Sept., 10 a.m.– 4 p.m. 207-865-1212. visitfreeport.com
South Paris
Breathe in the scent of more than 200 lilacs — New England’s largest collection of the springtime blooms — at the McLaughlin Garden Lilac Festival. May 28–31, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. 207-743- 8820. mclaughlingarden.org
Wiscasset
Find Maine-grown perennials, 16 varieties of heirloom tomatoes, and gardening advice at the Morris Farm Community Plant Sale. May 29, 8:30 a.m.–noon. 207-882-4080. morrisfarm.org
Kennebunkport
Book a site at Sandy Pines Campground during its Vintage Camping Weekend and enjoy camper tours, a dessert potluck, and a bonfire. June 11–13. 207-967-2483. sandypinescamping.com
Bath
Visit 11 gardens in Bath’s historic district during Sagadahoc Preservation’s Hidden Gardens of Historic Bath tour. June 19, 10 a.m.–3:30 p.m. 207-443-2174. sagadahocpreservation.org
Camden
Admire some of the midcoast’s most beautiful green spaces during the Camden Garden Club’s annual Camden Garden Tour. July 15. camdengardenclub.org
Cape Elizabeth
Take a self-guided stroll through 10 sweet private gardens during the annual Cape Elizabeth Garden Tour. July 17, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. 207-767-3707. cegardentour.com
Bar Harbor
Collect work by Maine artisans at the Guild Fine Craft Show at La Rochelle Mansion and Museum. July 23, 5–8 p.m., July 24, 10 a.m.–5 p.m., & July 25, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. 207-205-0791. mainecrafts.org
Union
Peruse wares from more than 150 dealers, and sample local food, at the annual Maine Antiques Festival. Aug. 6, noon–5 p.m., Aug. 7, 9 a.m.–5 p.m., & Aug. 8, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. 207-221-3108. maineantiquesfestival.com