Out and About for the York/Sanford Lakes Region of Maine Sept. 25-Oct.1

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Out and About for the York/Sanford Lakes Region of Maine Sept. 25-Oct.1

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“Guided Walk at Moses Woodman Preserve,” Buxton

Sept. 25 – 27, Thursday – Saturday, 2:30pm/Thurs, 3pm/Sat, 8pm/Thurs. annd Fri., “The Witches of Eastwick,” the Witches of Eastwick are the original “desperate housewives,” The Ogunquit Playhouse is proud to be selected by Cameron Mackintosh to be the American Northeast premiere of his hit stage adaptation of The Witches of Eastwick, the sexy new musical comedy based on the Warner Brothers hit motion picture, $39 – $79, Ogunquit Playhouse, 10 Main St., Ogunquit. FMI: 207-646-5511, www.ogunquitplayhouse.org.

Sept. 26 – 28, Friday – Sunday, 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., “Here by the Sea: Contemporary Art of the Piscataqua,” a juried show, the exhibition features the work of 28 artists who are inspired by life in the Piscataqua Region, “We who live in the beloved old New England towns here by the sea must remember very often that we are custodians of something that is every year more valuable and interesting to the rest of this great growing country,” free, Sarah Orne Jewett House and Museum and Visitor Center, 5 Portland St., South Berwick. FMI: 207-384-2454, www.historicnewengland.org.
Sept. 26, Friday, 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., “Biddeford Artwalk,” walk along and visit different sites full of artwork from different genres, no charge, Downtown Biddeford. FMI: 207-229-3560, www.feedtheengine.org.
Sept. 27, Saturday, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., “Pumpkinfiddle Family Festival,” features traditional arts, old-time games, coastal science, lively music, farm animals, tasty food, and lots of smiles in a historic seaside setting, it’s a true New England family festival paired with 21st century science, free/kids, $7/16 and up, $5/members of Laudholm Trust, Wells Reserve at Laudholm, 342 Laudholm Farm Road, Wells. FMI: 207-646-1555, www.wellsreserve.org.
Sept. 27, Saturday, 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., “Museum Day,” The Brick Store Museum will participate with museums and cultural institutions nationwide to open their doors free of charge to all visitors who download the Museum Day Ticket from www.smithsonian.com/museumday, visitors presenting the official pass will gain free admission for two people to the Museum, this one-day event emulates the free admission policy of the Smithsonian Institution, The Brick Store Museum, 117 Main Street, Kennebunk. FMI: 207-985-4802, www.brickstoremuseum.org.
Sept. 27, Saturday, 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m., “Guided Walk at Moses Woodman Preserve,” Saco Valley Land Trust invites you to an afternoon of exploration of the picturesque Moses Woodman Preserve in Buxton, we’ll practice some tree ID, discuss invasive species and see how stewardship benefits our local landscape, the walk will be led by board members of the trust, with a possible special guest TBA, the walk will be easy to moderate at times, and will last about an hour, wear sensible shoes, and be prepared to have fun, free, Moses Woodman Preserve, Simpson Road, Buxton. FMI: www.facebook.com/sacovalleylandtrust.
Sept. 28, Sunday, 10:00 s.m. – 4:00 p.m., “Hamilton House Fine Arts & Craft Festival,” this juried festival features the work of over 100 local artisans from the vibrant creative communities of New Hampshire and Maine, items include wooden furniture and toys, pottery, photography, jewelry, glass, knitted sweaters and throws, children’s clothing, and metalware, enjoy live music, a food court, family activities, and first-floor tours of Hamilton House, free/Historic New England members and children under 12, $5/general admission, Hamilton House, 40 Vaughn’s Lane, South Berwick. FMI: 207-384-2454, www.historicnewengland.org.

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