South Paris

Breathe in the scent of more than 200 lilacs at the McLaughlin Garden Lilac Festival. May 27–30, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. 207-743-8820. mclaughlingarden.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 10–12. 207-967-2483. sandypinescamping.com

Bath

Discover the beauty of historic Bath on Sagadahoc Preservation’s Homes & Hidden Gardens tour. June 18, 10 a.m.–3 p.m. 207-443-2174. sagadahocpreservation.org

Kittery Point

Visit nine sites from John E. Frost’s 1947 Colonial Village during the Kittery Historical & Naval Museum’s Kittery Seaside Gardens Tour. July 9, 10 a.m.–3 p.m. 207-439- 3080. kitterymuseum.com

Brunswick

Tour private gardens and help raise money for the nonprofit Oasis Free Clinic medical/dental practice during Brunswick in Bloom. July 16, noon–4 p.m. 207-721-9277. brunswickinbloom.org

Castine

Explore 10 downtown homes and six gardens during the Castine Historical Society’s Castine House & Garden Tour. Maine Homes is a media sponsor. July 22, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. 207- 326-4118. castinehistoricalsociety.org

Northeast Harbor

Stroll six luxurious gardens during the Garden Club of Mount Desert’s Open Garden Day. July 30, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. gardenclubofmountdesert.org

Portland

Shop for baskets, ceramics, furniture, and more by 100 New England artisans during the Portland Fine Craft Show. Aug. 27, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. 207-805- 4918. shopmainecraft.com