Our real estate agents know fall is a truly special time of year here in Bar Harbor. Visitors come from all around the region to see incredible fall foliage. Now is a terrific time to enjoy a wide variety of fall events and amenities with something for everyone.

Get Ready for an Unforgettable Fall in Bar Harbor

You won't want to miss out on the many things that make Bar Harbor's fall one of the best parts of the year. A warm cup of spiced apple cider and a quiet stroll through the brisk air to see the foliage is a truly iconic start to the season, but it's also only the beginning. There's so much more to see and do!

A full fall itinerary in Bar Harbor would certainly include one or two of our unique seasonal events. From there, you might consider dropping by one of our world-class museums. Stopping by a local cidery or other beverage provider for a taste of fall is a must. And of course, there's plenty of Halloween fun just around the corner.

Let's look at a few of your many options:

• Acadia Night Sky Festival – See Website for Location Information Near Bar Harbor
  What do you think of when you think about Downeast Maine? Brilliant night skies are a key part of it – in fact, many communities have fought to reduce light pollution so you can see the stars. Acadia Night Sky Festival is a local event that's been going strong for more than ten years. It comes to the area in the early weeks of October to give residents and visitors alike the chance to get together and see the stars at their most striking all year.
  
  
• MDI Marathon – See Website for Location Information on Mount Desert Island
  The MDI Marathon is a cornerstone of the racing culture around Bar Harbor. Amateur athletes of all skill levels love to get together for a meaningful cause. Offering a Marathon, Half Marathon and Relay, it is considered one of America's premier road races. The course brings participants through Acadia National Park in the peak of the fall foliage season, giving unparalleled views no matter if this is your first race or your fortieth.
  
  
• Abbe Museum – 26 Mt. Desert Street, Bar Harbor, ME 04609
  The Abbe Museum is dedicated to the rich history and culture of the indigenous people who made up Mt. Desert Island's first societies. Over the years, it has successfully developed from a small trail-side museum. Today, it is Maine's only Smithsonian Institution Affiliate. Come see the internationally famous core exhibit People of First Light or one of the many special exhibits and cultural demonstrations available for fall.
  
  
• Seal Cove Auto Museum – 1414 Tremont Road, Seal Cove, ME 04674
  Seal Cove Auto Museum is a truly unusual local museum where you can explore antique cars and motorcycles from the Brass Era. With displays ranging from 1895 through the early 1920s, it's a popular pick for historians, antique auto enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a day of fun in a welcoming environment. You can see more than 60 vehicles and hear stories of this transformational period in the story of America.
  
  
• Wendell Gilley Museum – 4 Herrick Road, Southwest Harbor, ME 04679
  To soak in the works of an artist who was truly in tune with Maine's natural beauty, consider a stop at the Wendell Gilley Museum. Gilley was a prolific carver of decorative birds, with much of his inspiration drawn from the countryside near Bar Harbor. Attendees will not only get to see cherished examples of his work but also learn about the process and even have opportunities to create their own art.
  
  
• Woodlawn Museum, Gardens, and Park – Black House Drive, Ellsworth, ME 04605
  Woodlawn Museum, Gardens, and Park is a historic 180-acre estate with all kinds of events, displays, and interesting venues to hold your interest. A comprehensive network of walking trails is open every day, even when the museum itself is closed, from dawn to dusk. See the antique carriages and sleighs or participate in a relaxing game of croquet.
  
  
• Atlantic Brewing Midtown – 52 Cottage Street, Bar Harbor, ME 04609
  Walk down Bar Harbor's beloved Cottage Street, and you'll find a slew of places where you can enjoy authentic Maine cider. Atlantic Brewing Midtown is one of them and has won a dedicated following with its creative microbrews. The company's lauded small-batch beers are created only seven barrels at a time. You can visit anytime from 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m., seven days a week. Soda, glassware, condiments, and more are also sold.
  
  
• American Ghost Walks of Maine – See Website for Tour Locations in and Near Bar Harbor
  American Ghost Walks of Maine might just turn out to be the ideal way to kick off the spooky season. These low-impact walking tours with experienced professional guides will give you the lowdown on ghosts, sea serpents, and other legendary inhabitants of the Shore Path. Tours leave at 3 and 6 o'clock.

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