Annual Events
The Island Community Center is thrilled to offer these fan-favorite events each year.
love our island
February 2026
Every February the Island Community Center teams up with local students and nonprofits to spread love across our island. We gather Valentine’s to distribute to our senior citizens and fill the windows of local businesses with artwork.
the great down-easter egg hunt
Saturday, April 4, 2026
On the Saturday before Easter, join the Island Community Center for The Great Down-Easter Egg Hunt! The Island Community Center will hand out craft bags and area businesses will be handing out treats. Participants will walk through town to the Opera House, who will host the Great Down-Easter Egg Hunt (weather permitting). In case of rain or wet conditions the hunt may be moved into the Island Community Center gym. This is a free event.
flash in the pans
Returning in 2026
Grab your dance shoes and come enjoy the steel drums of Flash in the Pans. Hailing from Blue Hill, Flash in the Pans is one of the largest community steel drum bands in the country. This annual community street dance is a combined fundraiser for the Island Community Center and Flash in the Pans. Suggested $5 donation. Bring chairs to sit and enjoy or get ready to get your groove on. Snacks and drinks are available for sale.
Stonington Six
Saturday, July 4, 2026
The Stonington Six is a popular 10K fundraiser run that kicks off the Island’s Fourth of July festivities. The race is divided into three categories: the Stonington Six (6.2 miles or 10k), the Fun Run (1 mile), and the Walker Class. Prizes are awarded for top male and female finishers in each age division, to the first Deer Isle or Stonington resident to finish, and for the oldest and youngest finishers. Each racer receives a t-shirt with registration.
‘christmas in july’ craft fair
Returning in 2026
Check out local crafters and artisans at our summer craft fair. Admission is free and open to the public.
Sign up to be a vendor by calling the Island Community Center: 207-367-2735
jack-o’-lantern walk
Check back in October
Location: Deer Isle – Stonington Elementary School
Please come join us after school and carve some jack-o-lanterns! Meet us on the front lawn to carve immediately after school. Soup and rolls, and Darlings Ice Cream Truck for a cause will be available with FREE ice cream! Donations welcome! The money raised will benefit the after-school program.
spooktacular
Saturday, October 31, 2026
On the Saturday before Halloween, the Island Community Center celebrates the holiday with a costume parade through downtown Deer Isle and Stonington with trick-or-treating at local businesses. The Spooktacular concludes with a Halloween movie at the nearby Stonington Opera House. This event is free!
thanksgiving day dinner drive
Thursday, November 26, 2026
A community-wide event, this program serves Thanksgiving dinner to over 100 people each year and brings together many volunteers who spend their holiday preparing and delivering the meals. In addition to dinner and dessert, recipients receive Thanksgiving cards from local children.
To be a part of this program as a recipient or volunteer, call the Island Community Center: 207-367-2735
holiday craft fair
Saturday, November 28, 2026
Celebrate Small Business Saturday at the Island Community Center. Some of the peninsula’s best vendors, crafters, and organizations sell their work and help to kick off the holiday season. Plus – Santa will be stopping by! Admission is free and open to the public.
Sign up to be a vendor by using the form below or calling the Island Community Center: 207-367-2735
Island Festival of Trees
Returning in 2026
Come see many beautifully decorated and gifted trees that you could win! Trees can have various items such as: toys, adult prizes, gift cards, or cash. Plus visit with Santa for a great holiday picture and enjoy some yummy food.
Any individual, organization, or business can partake in this event. You can donate a fully decorated artificial tree or provide us with a donation and we will do the rest. NEW this year: You can donate a fully decorated wreath with prizes. If you would like to sponsor a tree or wreath please let us know by calling 207-367-2735 or click the link to go to our online form:
