Out and About for the York/Sanford Lakes Region of Maine Oct.17-23

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Out and About for the York/Sanford Lakes Region of Maine Oct.17-23

“Tales of Mystery and Suspense,” Clay Hill Farm, Cape Neddick

Oct. 16-19, Wednesday- Wednesday, 10-5 p.m. except Sunday 1 p.m. -5 p.m., “The Barrell Family Collection,” highlights the personalities and collections of one of York’s most distinguished early families – The Barrells of Barrell Grove, $6 adults one building, $12 all buildings, 5-16 $3 one building, $5 all buildings, children under 4 free, York Village, 3 Lindsay Road, York, FMI: 207-363-4974, www.oldyork.com
Oct. 17-23, Thursday-Wednesday,” daylight hours, “Wiggly Bridge and Steedman Woods,” this is a very neat little bridge leading to a walking path through the adjacent woods along side the York River. Nice for short hikes or runs and you can also access the shoreline/cliff walk from here, York Harbor, Old Mill Road, York, FMI: 207-363-4422, www.yorkchambercommerce.com
Oct. 19, Saturday, 9:00 a.m.-4:00 a.m., “Marketfest,” Museum Closing Day Visit York Village and the Museum for this annual celebration of the fall season, traditional crafts and our town’s history. Watch prisoner performances in the Old Gaol at 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Enjoy hearth cooking and other craft demonstrations. Take advantage of your last chance to view the Remick Gallery exhibit. $1 each., The Parsons Center, Emerson-Wilcox House and Old Gaol, York, FMI: 207-363-4974, www.oldyork.com.
Oct. 19-20, Friday-Saturday, 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m., kidfest events continue Saturday night from 5-8 p.m., “Harvestfest,” live bands and performers including Don Campbell Band and local favorite, Skyler, Bean hole Beans and local vendors, juried crafters and marketplace vendors, and kidsfest has pony rides, a roaming railroad, pumpkin carving, face painting, and horse-drawn wagon rides, free to attend, parking is free at York’s Wild Animal Kingdom, and meters at the beach are free, Short Sands Beach, The Greater York Region of Commerce, 1 Stonewall Lane, York, FMI: 207-363-4422, www.yorkchamber.com
Oct. 20, Sunday, 8:00 p.m., “Live Irish Music,” and singing, free with purchase of beverage or food, Annie’s Irish Pub, 369 Main Street, and short walk from town center, Ogunquit, FMI: 207-251-4335, www.ogunquit.org.
Oct. 23, Wednesday, 2:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m., “Community Market, ” consists of thirty vendors offering a wide variety of locally grown fruits, vegetables, meats, seafood and flowers, as well as handmade items from local artisans. Many of the local farmers participating in the market grow their produce organically or without pesticides. The market hosts a variety of food trucks and local restaurants that prepare delicious, ready-made food items. Additionally, each week, there is live entertainment provided by the area’s musicians and guest chefs, free to attend, Kittery Community Market, 10 Shapleigh Road, Kittery, FMI: 603-300-7360, www.kitterycommunitymarket.com.
Oct. 23, Wednesday, 6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m., “Tales of Mystery and Suspense,” experience an evening with Edgar Allen Poe! Local actor, Kirk Simpson, returns as POE, delighting audiences with this one-man dinner show of dramatic readings and character improvisation, tickets $15 with an a la carte menu, Clay Hill Farm Restaurant, 220 Clay Hill Road, Cape Neddick, FMI: 207-361-2272, www.clayhillfarm.com.

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