Welcome to Coastal Castine
A resource for living in and visiting Castine
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Salsa Shack Food Truck
D&D Student Group 2
D&D Student Group 2
At Witherle Library, 41 School Street. For more information, contact Nick Berry (nick@witherlelibrary.net).
3 events,
Salsa Shack Food Truck
Maine Maritime Academy Graduation Weekend
D&D Adult Group
D&D Adult Group
At Witherle Library, 41 School Street. For more information, contact Nick Berry (nick@witherlelibrary.net).
3 events,
Salsa Shack Food Truck
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Jane’s Walk – Echoes in the Landscape: Uncovering Sites in Castine’s African & African American History
Jane’s Walk – Echoes in the Landscape: Uncovering Sites in Castine’s African & African American History
How do we honor what we cannot see? How can the experience of history-in-place change our perspectives on the past? Castine Waterfront, Sea Street / Castine, Maine Join Georgia Zildjian, ... Read more
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Salsa Shack Food Truck
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Blue Hill Historic Walking Tour
Blue Hill Historic Walking Tour
Join us for a free walking tour of historic Union Street in Blue Hill, part of Maine Preservation’s Jane’s Walk series! Starting at Town Hall (18 Union Street), we’ll explore ... Read more
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D&D Student Group 1
D&D Student Group 1
At Witherle Library, 41 School Street. For more information, contact Nick Berry (nick@witherlelibrary.net).
Mahjong at Witherle Library
Mahjong at Witherle Library
Mahjong returns for a spring session. If you would like to play, please email admin@witherlelibrary.net. The group will return this summer. Stay tuned.
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Witherle Library Board of Trustees Meeting
Witherle Library Board of Trustees Meeting
All are welcome. In person in the Downstairs Community Room and over Zoom. Go to the Agenda. Request the Zoom link
Crafty Wednesdays
Crafty Wednesdays
At Witherle Library / 41 School Street. Ms Orado will present a new craft every Wednesday in May. Join your friends and express your creative selves! All supplies provided. Ages ... Read more
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Foreign Affairs Discussion Group
Foreign Affairs Discussion Group
The topic is "The Rising Challenge to Territorial Integrity". Moderated by Barbara Griffiths. All are welcome. We meet over Zoom. Go to readings and how to register
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Understanding Your Land: A Site Assessment Workshop
Understanding Your Land: A Site Assessment Workshop
Learn how to assess a landscape before making significant design or structural changes. In this hands-on session, participants will explore a residential site and learn to assess key elements such ... Read more
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Wine Tasting
Wine Tasting
A complimentary wine tasting at Windmill Hill Provisions (5 Castine Road). The tasting on May 9th will feature wines from Greece and Portugal, with craft mocktails also on offer for ... Read more
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Writing a Food Essay with Deborah Joy Corey
Writing a Food Essay with Deborah Joy Corey
This writing workshop with author Deborah Joy Corey will serve as a starting point for each participant to shape a particular food story or memory. Through reading, prompts, and discussion, ... Read more
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Motherhood in a Flash: Spring Writing Workshop
Motherhood in a Flash: Spring Writing Workshop
Word invites mothers and caregivers to spend an afternoon at the Blue Hill Inn (40 Union Street) harnessing their creativity in a new way—writing in the compact, powerful “flash” form. ... Read more
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Mother’s Day Brunch at the Pentagöet
Mother’s Day Brunch at the Pentagöet
A delightful celebration at the beautiful Pentagöet. Contact 207.326.8616 for reservations.
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Bike Tune-up Day
Bike Tune-up Day
Witherle Memorial Library will host a Bike Check-Up Day on Tuesday, May 12 for Adams School students, thanks to the efforts of Bill Corbett, Barbara Fleck and Taggart Chung. The ... Read more
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Mahjong at Witherle Library
Mahjong at Witherle Library
Mahjong returns for a spring session. If you would like to play, please email admin@witherlelibrary.net. The group will return this summer. Stay tuned.
3 events,
Wings, Waves, and Woods
Wings, Waves, and Woods
Island Heritage Trust’s Annual Wings, Waves, & Woods Festival is a volunteer-run, non-profit event that makes birding accessible to all. The Festival offers a mix of activities surrounding birding, boating, ... Read more
Crafty Wednesdays
Crafty Wednesdays
At Witherle Library / 41 School Street. Ms Orado will present a new craft every Wednesday in May. Join your friends and express your creative selves! All supplies provided. Ages ... Read more
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Surveying Archaeological Sites around the Globe with Brian Norris
Surveying Archaeological Sites around the Globe with Brian Norris
Known around Castine as the publisher of Stroll Castine (Castine Living) magazine, throughout his surveying engineering career, Brian Norris has participated in a multitude of archaeological assignments around the globe. This ... Read more
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Stone Fox Creamery Opens for the Season
D&D Student Group 2
D&D Student Group 2
At Witherle Library, 41 School Street. For more information, contact Nick Berry (nick@witherlelibrary.net).
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Castine Community Forum: Town Dock Waterfront Project
Castine Community Forum: Town Dock Waterfront Project
At Emerson Hall, 67 Court Street / Castine, Maine. Please join us for a second forum on May 15, 2025 to discuss the Castine Town Dock Waterfront Project. The meeting ... Read more
2 events,
D&D Adult Group
D&D Adult Group
At Witherle Library, 41 School Street. For more information, contact Nick Berry (nick@witherlelibrary.net).
2 events,
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Affordable Housing 5K
Affordable Housing 5K
In support of our local community. An Out-and-Back route starting at the Blue Hill Fire Station (42 Water Street), going up Water Street to Main Street, then down Parker Point ... Read more
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Wilson Museum Book Discussion – The Serviceberry: Abundance and Reciprocity in the Natural World by Robin Wall Kimmerer
Wilson Museum Book Discussion – The Serviceberry: Abundance and Reciprocity in the Natural World by Robin Wall Kimmerer
Location: Hutchins Education Center 112 Perkins Street / Castine, Maine Register for this book discussion here. This month's book: From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Braiding Sweetgrass, ... Read more
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Digital Security Discussion Group
Digital Security Discussion Group
Moderated by Tom Lamontanaro. This month's topic is "Decentralized Finance". In person in the Downstairs Community Room and over Zoom. Go to the Zoom link
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Potluck and a Movie: Rabbit-Proof Fence
Potluck and a Movie: Rabbit-Proof Fence
At Emerson Hall, 67 Court Street / Castine, Maine Potluck starts at 5:30 followed by the film at 6:30 (you can opt to just come for the film) The Castine ... Read more
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Crafty Wednesdays
Crafty Wednesdays
At Witherle Library / 41 School Street. Ms Orado will present a new craft every Wednesday in May. Join your friends and express your creative selves! All supplies provided. Ages ... Read more
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Oyster River Winegrowers Spring Wine Dinner
Oyster River Winegrowers Spring Wine Dinner
Meet the Winemaker! Join Lizzie, Owen, and the Barncastle Family in welcoming Brian Smith, head winemaker of Oyster River Winegrowers out of Warren, Maine. Yes - delicious wine made in ... Read more
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Castine Touring Company Opening Day for the Season
Castine Touring Company Opening Day for the Season
A ride on Sally or Scarlett is a must for any visit to Castine! Book your tour here.
Wine Tasting
Wine Tasting
A complimentary wine tasting at Windmill Hill Provisions (5 Castine Road). The tasting on May 9th will feature wines from Greece and Portugal, with craft mocktails also on offer for ... Read more
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Castine Garden Club Plant Sale
Castine Garden Club Plant Sale
At Emerson Hall. There will be annuals, vegetables and herbs, perennials, and geraniums for sale. Also a raffle for a native tree, $250 value!
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Bagaduce Alewife Celebration
Bagaduce Alewife Celebration
Pierce Pond / Penobscot, Maine An annual child-friendly event to celebrate the return of alewives to the Bagaduce River. Representatives from land trusts, academic institutions, and non-profit organizations that focus ... Read more
“World’s Shortest” Art Walk with Adam Gallery, Gallery B, & Annex Arts
“World’s Shortest” Art Walk with Adam Gallery, Gallery B, & Annex Arts
Join our town galleries (Adam Gallery, Gallery B, and Annex Arts) for the "World's Shortest" Art Walk, inclusive of wine & cheese. A perfect opportunity to enjoy local art, local ... Read more
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Memorial Day
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Wilson Museum Opening Day of the 2025 Season
Wilson Museum Opening Day of the 2025 Season
Our galleries are open from 10 am to 5 pm on weekdays and from 2 to 5 pm on weekends. We look forward to seeing you! Wilson Museum & Perkins ... Read more
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This Lil Piggy BBQ Food Truck
This Lil Piggy BBQ Food Truck
BBQ on the Castine town dock. Pulled Pork, Pulled Chicken, Nachos, Mac N Chz, Street Corn, Slaw, Cornbread. All the goodies!
Crafty Wednesdays
Crafty Wednesdays
At Witherle Library / 41 School Street. Ms Orado will present a new craft every Wednesday in May. Join your friends and express your creative selves! All supplies provided. Ages ... Read more
1 event,
D&D Student Group 2
D&D Student Group 2
At Witherle Library, 41 School Street. For more information, contact Nick Berry (nick@witherlelibrary.net).
2 events,
This Lil Piggy BBQ Food Truck
This Lil Piggy BBQ Food Truck
BBQ on the Castine town dock. Pulled Pork, Pulled Chicken, Nachos, Mac N Chz, Street Corn, Slaw, Cornbread. All the goodies!
D&D Adult Group
D&D Adult Group
At Witherle Library, 41 School Street. For more information, contact Nick Berry (nick@witherlelibrary.net).
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Blue Hill Native Plant Sale
Blue Hill Native Plant Sale
NGBH Gardens, 49 South Street / Blue Hill, Maine For more information, including to preview the plant list, visit the NGBH site.
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Features
Bastille Day
Join us on Monday, July 14th, for a day of toasting our history.
Commemorating Castine’s founding as a French fort in the early 1600s, the whole town comes alive with activities all day!
Tour the town on land or water, enjoy ice cream, bread, and cocktails, and dine well at our famous Picnic en Blanc. It is a day not to be missed.
To view the full Bastille Day calendar, please visit this page.
Castine Film Festival
Please join us on Saturday, September 20th, to celebrate filmmakers from around the world.
We will be showcasing emerging + established filmmakers, narrative + documentary stories, in both short + feature formats.
For the festival guide, please visit the festival’s website.
About the Site
Welcome to Coastal Castine.
This site grew out of a curiosity about the activities available in the Castine area. I welcome helpful notes to sarah@coastalcastine.com.
Information is collected from a variety of sources, and the site is not affiliated with any business or organization.
The site features businesses and events across the area. If you are interested in reviewing a calendar featuring only events in Castine, please visit this page.
open by the day
SHOP:
- Blue Hill Co-op, 08:00–19:00
- Castine Market, 06:00–19:00
- Hammond Lumber Company, 06:30–17:30
- Hannaford, 07:00–21:00
- Left Bank Books, 09:30–17:30
- Mainescape, 09:00–17:00
- Surry Gardens, 09:00–17:00
- Tangle Syx, 10:00–12:00
- Tangle Syx, 16:00–18:00
- Walgreens, 07:00–21:00
DINE:
- Bucklyn Coffee, 08:00–14:00
- Castine Market, 06:00–19:00
- Danny Murphy’s, 16:00–20:00
- Hey Sailor! and the Starboard Lounge, 16:00–20:00
- Safe Harbor, 11:00–16:00
- The Blue Chill, 11:00–17:00
- The Breeze and Castine Variety, 07:00–15:00
- The Waypoint, 07:00–21:00
- Verona Island Wine & Bistro, 04:00–20:00
ACTIVITIES:
- Castine Golf Club, 08:00–18:00
- Witherle Library Fiber Arts Group, 10:00–12:00
- Witherle Memorial Library, 10:00–17:00
SERVICES:
SHOP:
- Blue Hill Co-op, 08:00–19:00
- Castine Market, 06:00–19:00
- Compass Rose Books, 09:00–16:00
- Fairwinds Florist, 10:00–17:00
- Grump & Sunshine, 10:00–17:00
- Hammond Lumber Company, 06:30–17:30
- Hannaford, 07:00–21:00
- Left Bank Books, 09:30–17:30
- MAE, 10:00–17:00
- Mainescape, 09:00–17:00
- Surry Gardens, 09:00–17:00
- Tangle Syx, 10:00–12:00
- Tangle Syx, 16:00–18:00
- Walgreens, 07:00–21:00
- Working Loose, 11:00–17:00
DINE:
- Bucklyn Coffee, 08:00–14:00
- Castine Market, 06:00–19:00
- Chase’s Daily, 08:00–15:00
- Danny Murphy’s, 16:00–20:00
- Ebee’s Sweets, 09:00–16:00
- Safe Harbor, 10:00–16:00
- The Blue Chill, 11:00–17:00
- The Breeze and Castine Variety, 07:00–15:00
- The Waypoint, 07:00–21:00
ACTIVITIES:
- Castine Golf Club, 08:00–18:00
- Witherle Memorial Library, 10:00–17:00
SERVICES:
SHOP:
- Blue Hill Co-op, 08:00–19:00
- Castine Market, 06:00–19:00
- Compass Rose Books, 09:00–16:00
- Fairwinds Florist, 10:00–17:00
- FarmDrop, 14:30–16:00
- Grump & Sunshine, 10:00–17:00
- Hammond Lumber Company, 06:30–17:30
- Hannaford, 07:00–21:00
- Left Bank Books, 09:30–17:30
- MAE, 10:00–17:00
- Mainescape, 09:00–17:00
- Surry Gardens, 09:00–17:00
- Tangle Syx, 10:00–12:00
- Tangle Syx, 16:00–18:00
- The Meadow of Blue Hill, 10:00–17:00
- Trove, 10:00–16:00
- Walgreens, 07:00–21:00
- Working Loose, 11:00–17:00
DINE:
- Barncastle Inn & Restaurant, 17:00–20:00
- Bucklyn Coffee, 08:00–14:00
- Castine Market, 06:00–19:00
- Chase’s Daily, 08:00–15:00
- Danny Murphy’s, 16:00–20:00
- Ebee’s Sweets, 09:00–16:00
- Homeport Inn and Tavern Beer Garden (only drinks after 16:00), 11:30–21:00
- Humblebee Cafe, 07:00–15:00
- Safe Harbor, 10:00–16:00
- The Blue Chill, 11:00–17:00
- The Breeze and Castine Variety, 07:00–15:00
- The Waypoint, 07:00–21:00
- Tinder Hearth, 09:00–12:00
ACTIVITIES:
- Castine Golf Club, 08:00–18:00
- Witherle Library Toddler Storytime, 10:30–11:30
- Witherle Memorial Library, 10:00–17:00
SERVICES:
SHOP:
- Blue Hill Co-op, 08:00–19:00
- Castine Market, 06:00–19:00
- Compass Rose Books, 09:00–16:00
- Fairwinds Florist, 10:00–17:00
- Grump & Sunshine, 10:00–17:00
- Hammond Lumber Company, 06:30–17:30
- Hannaford, 07:00–21:00
- Left Bank Books, 09:30–17:30
- MAE, 10:00–17:00
- Mainescape, 09:00–17:00
- Surry Gardens, 09:00–17:00
- Tangle Syx, 10:00–12:00
- Tangle Syx, 16:00–18:00
- The Meadow of Blue Hill, 10:00–17:00
- Trove, 10:00–16:00
- Walgreens, 07:00–21:00
- Working Loose, 11:00–17:00
DINE:
- Arborvine, 17:00–19:45
- Barncastle Inn & Restaurant, 17:00–20:00
- Brooklin Inn, 17:00–20:00
- Bucklyn Coffee, 08:00–14:00
- Castine Market, 06:00–19:00
- Chase’s Daily, 08:00–15:00
- Danny Murphy’s, 16:00–20:00
- Ebee’s Sweets, 09:00–16:00
- Hey Sailor! and the Starboard Lounge, 16:00–20:00
- Homeport Inn and Tavern, 17:00–21:00
- Homeport Inn and Tavern Beer Garden (only drinks after 16:00), 11:30–21:00
- Humblebee Cafe, 07:00–15:00
- Safe Harbor, 10:00–16:00
- Strong’s Public House & Patio, 16:00–20:00
- The Blue Chill, 11:00–17:00
- The Breeze and Castine Variety, 07:00–15:00
- The Waypoint, 07:00–21:00
- Verona Island Wine & Bistro, 16:00–20:00
ACTIVITIES:
- Castine Golf Club, 08:00–18:00
- Witherle Memorial Library, 10:00–17:00
SERVICES:
SHOP:
- Belfast Farmers’ Market, 09:00–13:00
- Blue Hill Co-op, 08:00–19:00
- Castine Market, 06:00–19:00
- Compass Rose Books, 09:00–16:00
- Fairwinds Florist, 10:00–17:00
- Grump & Sunshine, 10:00–17:00
- Hammond Lumber Company, 06:30–17:30
- Hannaford, 07:00–21:00
- Left Bank Books, 09:30–17:30
- MAE, 10:00–17:00
- Mainescape, 09:00–17:00
- Surry Gardens, 09:00–17:00
- The Meadow of Blue Hill, 10:00–17:00
- Trove, 10:00–16:00
- Walgreens, 07:00–21:00
- Working Loose, 11:00–17:00
DINE:
- Arborvine, 17:00–19:45
- Barncastle Inn & Restaurant, 17:00–20:00
- Brooklin Inn, 17:00–20:00
- Bucklyn Coffee, 08:00–14:00
- Castine Market, 06:00–19:00
- Chase’s Daily, 08:00–15:00
- Danny Murphy’s, 16:00–20:00
- Ebee’s Sweets, 09:00–16:00
- Hey Sailor! and the Starboard Lounge, 16:00–20:00
- Homeport Inn and Tavern, 17:00–21:00
- Homeport Inn and Tavern Beer Garden (only drinks after 16:00), 11:30–21:00
- Humblebee Cafe, 07:00–15:00
- Pentagöet Inn & Pub, 17:30–21:00
- Roaring Lion Farm and Market, 08:00–14:00
- Safe Harbor, 10:00–16:00
- Strong’s Public House & Patio, 16:00–20:00
- The Blue Chill, 11:00–17:00
- The Breeze and Castine Variety, 07:00–15:00
- The Waypoint, 07:00–22:00
- Tinder Hearth, 16:30–20:00
- Verona Island Wine & Bistro, 16:00–20:00
ACTIVITIES:
- Castine Golf Club, 08:00–18:00
- Witherle Memorial Library, 10:00–17:00
SERVICES:
SHOP:
- Blue Hill Co-op, 08:00–19:00
- Castine Market, 06:00–19:00
- Compass Rose Books, 09:00–16:00
- Fairwinds Florist, 10:00–13:00
- Grump & Sunshine, 10:00–17:00
- Hammond Lumber Company, 07:00–16:00
- Hannaford, 07:00–21:00
- Juniper, 11:00–16:00
- Left Bank Books, 10:00–17:00
- MAE, 10:00–16:00
- Mainescape, 09:00–17:00
- Surry Gardens, 09:00–17:00
- The Meadow of Blue Hill, 10:00–17:00
- Tilth & Timber, 10:00–14:00
- Trove, 10:00–16:00
- United Farmers Market of Maine, 09:00–14:00
- Walgreens, 07:00–21:00
- Working Loose, 11:00–17:00
DINE:
- Arborvine, 17:00–19:45
- Barncastle Inn & Restaurant, 17:00–20:00
- Brooklin Inn, 17:00–20:00
- Bucklyn Coffee, 08:00–14:00
- Castine Market, 06:00–19:00
- Danny Murphy’s, 16:00–20:00
- Ebee’s Sweets, 09:00–16:00
- Hey Sailor! and the Starboard Lounge, 16:00–20:00
- Homeport Inn and Tavern, 17:00–21:00
- Homeport Inn and Tavern Beer Garden (only drinks after 16:00), 11:30–21:00
- Humblebee Cafe, 07:00–15:00
- Pentagöet Inn & Pub, 17:30–21:00
- Roaring Lion Farm and Market, 08:00–14:00
- Strong’s Public House & Patio, 12:00–20:00
- The Blue Chill, 11:00–17:00
- The Breeze and Castine Variety, 07:00–15:00
- The Waypoint, 17:00–22:00
- Tinder Hearth, 09:00–12:00
- Verona Island Wine & Bistro, 11:00–20:00
ACTIVITIES:
- Castine Golf Club, 08:00–18:00
- Witherle Memorial Library, 10:00–15:00
SERVICES:
SHOP:
- Blue Hill Co-op, 08:00–18:00
- Castine Market, 06:00–19:00
- Grump & Sunshine, 10:00–17:00
- Hannaford, 07:00–20:00
- Left Bank Books, 11:00–04:00
- Mainescape, 09:00–15:00
- Surry Gardens, 09:00–17:00
- Walgreens, 07:00–21:00
DINE:
- Barncastle Inn & Restaurant, 15:00–19:00
- Castine Market, 06:00–19:00
- Danny Murphy’s, 16:00–20:00
- Hey Sailor! and the Starboard Lounge, 16:00–20:00
- Homeport Inn and Tavern, 17:00–21:00
- Homeport Inn and Tavern Beer Garden (only drinks after 16:00), 11:30–21:00
- Roaring Lion Farm and Market, 08:00–14:00
- The Breeze and Castine Variety, 07:00–14:00
- The Waypoint, 14:00–20:30
- Verona Island Wine & Bistro, 11:00–07:00
ACTIVITIES:
- Castine Golf Club, 08:00–18:00