Harbor House has many, many events scheduled throughout the year for all ages. Below is a listing by month of our regularly scheduled favorites, but we add more by popular demand. So please continue to check this page for our latest updates.
April
April 7, 2012
Annual Easter Egg Hunt
Age’s pre-K thru 4th grade. Meet and have your picture taken with the Easter Bunny. Afterwards the MDI Kiwanis and Southwest Harbor police dept will provide a free Finger Print and DNA clinic. For more information call 207-244-9824 or email
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May
May 19, 2012 Touch-A-Truck
More big rigs than you've ever seen in one place, and all for the kids to explore. At the Hancock County Bar Harbor Airport. 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. $5.00 per person or $20.00 per family. Refreshments available for purchase. All proceeds to benefit the Harbor House Children's Center and the Westside Food Pantry.
 May 27, 2012
Westside Rides
The Westside Rides are among Maine’s longest running bike races. What began in 1981 as a small local bike race has mushroomed into a state-wide attraction, kicking off the summer season on Mount Desert Island. Competitive racers will compete in a the 30-mile challenging course around the western side of Mt. Desert Island, while families will participate in a 10 mile ride finishing at Harbor House Community Service Center. For more information contact 207-244-3713 or
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Learn more and download registration form
July
 July 13-16, 2012
Harbor House Flamingo Festival
Every year, Harbor House holds this fun-filled family festival that truly has something for everyone. While it is whimsical, lighthearted and decidedly hot pink, the annual Harbor House Flamingo Festival is integral to our mission of community building. Over the years, it has become a way for the community to come together to celebrate the treasured value of small town life. Young, old and in-between, locals, summer people and tourists, all participate in the festivities, and our lawns, store windows and buildings proudly display the plastic pink creatures. It is a spectacular showcase for our Center and all that we offer our community. For more information contact 207-244-3713 or
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Flamingo 4-Miler and Fun Run: July 15, 2012 This four-mile race takes place on the "Quietside" of beautiful Mount Desert Island and is a fundraiser for Harbor House. The race is part of the Eden Athletics Jack Russell's Steakhouse Points series, it is open to all male and female runners 13 years of age and up. Learn more
August
 August 7, 2012
Lobsters on the Sound
This special evening, held at one of the loveliest spots on the Island, allows every facet of our community to come together and celebrate all that Harbor House offers our island residents from near and far. Learn more
September
 September 8, 2012
Brennan Lowe Memorial Golf Tournament
Every year Harbor House hosts this golf tournament where all proceeds benefit the Brennan Lowe Scholarship fund for the Youth Sports Programs. Click here to learn more and register
December
December 7th 3-7pm & December 8th 2012 9am-1pm
Holiday Craft Fair
Get into the holiday spirit and come to Harbor House to get a head start on your Christmas shopping while browsing the creations of some of our Island's finest crafters.
 December 7, 2012 5:30-7pm
Christmas Celebration in Southwest Harbor
Santa Claus comes to Town! Join us as we celebrate Christmas with the Town of Southwest Harbor and area businesses. The evening begins with the lighting of the Town's Christmas tree followed by a bonfire and tractor rides starting at the Post Office parking area. There will be refreshments provided and a special visit from Santa! Children will have the opportunity to have their picture taken with Santa upstairs at the Harbor House. Stick around town for special business hours to kick off your holiday shopping.
March
 The Great Harbor House Shootout
March 16-18, 2012
Every year high school and junior high students from all over Maine gather on MDI for the Great Harbor House Shootout. Learn more
The Great Harbor House Shootout got its start in l992 with a modest roster of seven teams. Last year, Harbor House played host to seventy youth basketball teams from every county in our vast state. There is no program like it in all of Maine. Its popularity is a tribute to the power of a great idea and a great need. With four divisions of play for girls and boys, our three-day tournament gives young people the opportunity to compete, excel and develop invaluable life lessons and sportsmanship skills.
The event has had several mentors, the first being Guy Dunbar who is credited with naming the event, taking his inspiration from the Great Alaskan Shootout college tournament. In l994, the tournament became affiliated with another Maine Hoop legend, long time U-Maine men's basketball coach, Skip Chappelle. And that very same year, MDI had to beat a Stephen King coached Bangor Ram team twice to win the tournament.
The Great Harbor House Shootout is a great example of how sports can bring kids together, build leadership through competition and foster team spirit.
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