Portland Earth Day Celebration 2026
2026-04-18 11:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Deering Oaks Park, Saint James Street, Portland, ME, 04102, United States
The City of Portland is hosting a free, family-friendly Earth Day Celebration on Saturday, April 18 from 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM at Deering Oaks Park by the Bandstand! Come learn about local climate initiatives, recreational opportunities, sustainable living tips, celebrate nature, and more.
Look for ecomaine among the lineup! We’ll be there with free recycling resources and our education team ready to chat about sustainable waste management in your community.

Enjoy live music by the local psych rock jam band, Leaf
Mend your clothes at the Powerful ARRMS table
Drop in bike repair & education with Portland Gear Hub and Bicycle Coalition of Maine
Meet your local farmers at the Portland Farmer’s Market
Make your own seed bombs with Sierra Club Maine
Plant wildflowers with O’Donals Nursery
Face painting with Parks, Rec & Facilities team
Learn more about composting with Garbage to Garden
Eat lunch at a local food truck (Icelandic Hot Dogs, Empanada Club, Ugly Dumpling, and Fire & Company)

Don’t miss this great chance to connect with neighbors and friends of the City, learn sustainability tips, and celebrate nature together in Portland, Maine.

Please email sustainabilityoffice@portlandmaine.gov with any questions.

Saco Earth Day Cleanup
2026-04-24 09:00 - 13:00 | Saco parks, trails, and open spaces!
Come Celebrate Earth Day in Saco! Registration is NOW OPEN!

Each year, the Saco Parks & Recreation Department offers an opportunity to bring the community together to clean up and prepare the local green spaces and parks for spring and summer! It is now more important than ever to focus on our green space, clean energy, eliminating waste, and becoming an eco-friendly community.

ecomaine is proud to be part of this year’s celebration! Stop by our table at the Saco Community Center at the start of the day to pick up recycling resources, meet our education team, and learn about the sustainable waste programs available to Saco residents. At the end of the cleanup, we’ll be weighing the trash collected from parks, trails, and open spaces across the city so volunteers can see the real impact their community made together.

Looking to get involved? Join your neighbors to volunteer in Saco and help clean up and prepare local parks for spring and summer. Duties include trash pick-up, weeding, mulching, raking, and more. This event is (light) rain or shine!

Brunswick Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day
2026-04-25 09:00 - 13:00 | Brunswick Public Works, 9 Industry Rd, Brunswick, ME 04011, ME, 04011, United States
Each year Brunswick hosts two household hazardous waste collection days for residents to dispose of these materials safely and conveniently.

Saturday, April 25, 2026

9am-1pm at Public Works
9 Industry Road, Brunswick
FREE EVENT

You must pre-register beginning April 6, 2026 at 8:00 AM. The link will be live here that morning.
This event is for residents of Brunswick, Bowdoin, and West Bath with proof of residency.
No commercial haulers or waste will be admitted.
For more information on accepted and unaccepted materials, click here.
Questions? Call 207-725-6654

If you are unable to wait until our locally scheduled drop-off events, you can dispose of your hazardous waste at the Environmental Depot in Lewiston or Riverside Recycling in Portland. Both locations charge a fee and have limited operating hours, so please go to their website or call for more information.
To learn more about household hazardous waste, please visit the Environmental Protection Agency’s website.

South Portland Earth Day Resource Fair
2026-04-25 10:00 - 14:00 | Mill Creek Park, 50 Hinckley Dr, South Portland, ME, 04106, United States
Find ecomaine at the South Portland Earth Day Fair on April 22nd! Join us alongside the City of South Portland, the South Portland Land Trust, and Dirigo Science Connection for a celebration of all things nature. Stop by our table to grab recycling resources, connect with our education team, and learn how South Portland residents can reduce waste and recycle right.
Rain location at South Portland Community Center!

Waste-Wise Freeport Forum and Green Resource Fair
2026-05-06 18:00 - 19:30 | Freeport Community Library, 10 Library Drive, Freeport, ME, 04032, United States
From taxes to toxins, waste costs you, our community and our planet every day.
The system is broken and taxpayers are footing the bill.
But waste isn’t inevitable – it’s a design flaw we can fix!
Freeport Climate Action Now (FreeportCAN) and the Freeport Sustainability Advisory Board (FCAN) have joined forces to offer a FREE waste awareness and solutions forum where you will learn the hidden ways waste is costing you, and simple fixes that save money now.
Join us for a panel discussion featuring industry leaders from our community and around the state as they explore the waste problem, why it matters to you, and what can be done about it.
Local nonprofits and sustainable brands will be on hand at resource tables with products and information to help you reduce your waste and save money.

Bath 'Spring Into Summer' Community Day
2026-05-16 | Downtown Bath, 15 Commercial St, Bath, ME, 04530, United States
Downtown Bath, Maine | Saturday, May 16, 2026
Spring has sprung and downtown Bath is celebrating! Join Main Street Bath for Spring Into Summer, a free community day packed with fun for all ages across the heart of the city.
Shop special sales, enjoy dining deals, and take part in a lineup of activities scattered throughout downtown. Look for the sunflower pots marking businesses participating in the $50/$10 Sale, where spending $50 earns you a $10 Gift of Bath certificate redeemable at over 60 local businesses.
Activities include a community dance with live fiddle music by Sharon Pyne and Doug Protsik at City Hall Parking Lot starting at 10:00 AM, flower pot painting and planting on Centre Street, free face painting by KlutzyCo Paint Parties at the Pocket Park (170 Front Street), and a bubble blowing challenge presented by Maine Family Planning. ecomaine will also be on hand with a kids recycling relay race where you can meet the team and learn what goes in which bin.
This event is free and open to everyone. Come on down and welcome the season with your neighbors!
Date: Saturday, May 16, 2026
Location: Downtown Bath, Maine

Hearts of Pine Match Day - May 16th
2026-05-16 16:00 - 19:00 | Fitzpatrick Stadium, Deering Ave, Portland, ME, 04101, United States
Join ecomaine at the Hearts of Pine Match Day Experience!
The beautiful game just got a little greener.
ecomaine is partnering with the Hearts of Pine to bring sustainability to the pitch this season! Stop by our table in the Kids Zone on match day to learn how your household can make a real difference through smarter recycling, composting, and waste reduction and pick up some tips you can take straight home.
While you’re there, test your sorting skills with our soccer-themed sorting game! Toss balls into the correct bin: trash, recycling, or compost, based on the item on each ball. It’s fast, it’s fun, and you might just learn something new. Perfect for kids, but honestly, adults are just as welcome to take a shot.
The Hearts of Pine have brought something special to Portland, and we’re proud to be a part of the community rallying behind them. Come for the match, stay for the sustainability. See you in the Kids Zone!

Hearts of Pine Match Day - June 13th
2026-06-13 18:30 - 21:00 | Fitzpatrick Stadium, Deering Ave, Portland, ME, 04101, United States

Falmouth Community Fest 2026
2026-06-20 10:00 - 16:00 | ME
Join the Falmouth Community Wellness Committee for the 4th Annual Falmouth Community Fest on Saturday, June 20, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM at Falmouth Community Park (19 Winn Road). This free, family-friendly outdoor festival celebrates arts, wellness, and community spirit with live music, food trucks, local artisans, and activities for all ages. Bring the whole family for a fun-filled day of connection and celebration right in the heart of Falmouth.
For more information, visit the link below.

June Repair Meetup - Ripe4Repair
2026-06-28 14:00 - 17:00 | Congress Square Park, 581 Congress St, Portland, Maine, 04101, United States
Join Ripe for Repair on Sunday, June 28, 2026, from 2:00 to 5:00 PM at Congress Square Park in Portland for a free community repair meetup! Bring your broken toys, bicycles, small appliances, clothes, lamps, and small furniture, and local volunteer fixers will help you mend them on the spot, keeping useful items out of the landfill and in your hands a little longer.

Composting Program: Story Time at Hinckley Park Series
2026-07-10 10:30 - 12:00 | Hinckley Park, 288 Highland Ave, South Portland, Maine, 04106, United States
Join us for a special composting presentation, part of South Portland’s Story Time at Hinckley Park series! Educator Erika Schaper will lead this hands-on session exploring the basics of composting, perfect for curious kids and families. Come learn how to turn scraps into soil and discover the magic of decomposition!
Date: Friday, July 10, 2026
Time: 10:30 AM
Location: Hinckley Park (South Portland Public Library is the weather-dependent backup location)
For questions, contact Jessamyn Schmidt at jschmidt@southportland.gov, or call (207) 767-7660 on the day of the event.

Hollis Community Day 2026
2026-08-08 10:00 - 17:00 | Hollis Sports Complex, 14 Lower Tarbox Rd, Hollis Center,, ME, 04042-3404, United States
Save the date for Hollis Community Day on Saturday, August 8, 2026, starting at 10:00 AM at the Hollis Sports Complex, the biggest community celebration of the year!
The day kicks off with a parade at 10:00 AM, followed by live entertainment, kids’ games, vendors, and information booths featuring great food, local crafts, and community resources. Don’t miss the huge raffle and silent auction, with all proceeds benefiting the Hollis Rec Summer Scholarship Program.
From toe-tapping music to unique shopping and hometown pride, it’s a fun-filled day for the whole family. More details at the link below, mark your calendar now!

August Repair Meetup - Ripe4Repair
2026-08-23 14:00 - 17:00 | Congress Square Park, 581 Congress St, Portland, Maine, 04101, United States
Join Ripe for Repair on Sunday, August 23, 2026, from 2:00 to 5:00 PM at Congress Square Park in Portland for a free community repair meetup! Bring your broken toys, bicycles, small appliances, clothes, lamps, and small furniture, and local volunteer fixers will help you mend them on the spot, keeping useful items out of the landfill and in your hands a little longer.

Pet Rock in the Park 2026
2026-08-30 11:00 - 15:00 | Deering Oaks Park, Saint James Street, Portland, ME, 04102, United States
Mark your calendars for the 15th Annual Pet Rock in the Park, taking place Sunday, August 30, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM at Deering Oaks Park in Portland! This free, pet-friendly festival brings together vendors, non-profits, and food trucks for a fun-filled day celebrating pets and their people, with proceeds supporting the Animal Cancer Foundation and other animal-centric causes.
Stop by the ecomaine table to learn about recycling and sustainability, then bring your furry friend and enjoy the festivities rain or shine!
