Sabbathday Lake

Learn to craft natural Shaker-inspired brooms during a broom-making workshop in Shaker Village. May 13, June 10, July 15, and July 29, various times. 207-926-4597. maineshakers.com

South Paris

Breathe in the scent of more than 200 lilacs at the McLaughlin Garden Lilac Festival. May 26–29, 10 a.m.–4 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 9–11. 207-967-2483. sandypinescamping.com

Jefferson

Master the art of timber-frame building during Midcoast Conservancy’s Timber Frame Workshop at Hidden Valley Nature Center. July 6–9, 8 a.m.–4 p.m. 207-389-5150. midcoastconservancy.org

Cape Elizabeth

Check out exquisite gardens, and help raise money for Fort Williams Park, during the Cape Elizabeth Garden Tour. July 17, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. fortwilliams.org

Camden

Visit six private gardens emphasizing sustainability and native plantings on the Camden Garden Club’s Garden Tour. July 20, 9:30 a.m.–4 p.m. camdengardenclub.org

Boothbay Harbor

Explore inspiring seaside properties on the Boothbay Region Garden Club’s Home and Garden Tour. July 21, 9:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. 207-633-2353. boothbayregiongardenclub.org

Bath

Discover the beauty of historic Bath on Sagadahoc Preservation’s House and Garden Tour. August
5, 10 a.m.–3 p.m. 207-443-2174. sagadahocpreservation.org