Events at COA
October 2026
SUN
4
October 4 @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Strengthening community: Forging connections through art
jesup memorial library
34 Mt Desert St, bar harbor, ME, United States
College of the Atlantic faculty and students help lead an afternoon of interactive workshops focused on creating positive change.
FRI
9
October 9 – October 10
Family weekend
Visit together, get out on the ocean, explore campus, check out Acadia National Park, tour our farms, and share COA-crafted meals.
MON
12
October 12 @ 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
Fall Open House
Our Fall Open House is a signature in-person event designed to give prospective students and their families a comprehensive look at COA’s community, academics, and campus life.
FRI
23
October 23 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Kippy Stroud Artist-in-Residence Public Lecture
Thomas S. Gates, Jr. Community Center
105 Eden Street, Bar Harbor, ME, United States
Artist Maria de los Angeles brings her vibrant, deeply human exploration of migration, identity, and belonging to College of the Atlantic this October for a special evening lecture.