Events
New members are always welcome! We would love to see you at one of our events! Become a Member
PLEASE NOTE: Some events are for garden club members only if they are personal invites from private gardens, offer carpooling with fellow club members, or we need to know the number of attendees for supplies. However, many events are open to the public. Each event will note if it's member only, or open to the public.
Garden club members are welcome to bring a guest to any event.
PLEASE NOTE: Some events are for garden club members only if they are personal invites from private gardens, offer carpooling with fellow club members, or we need to know the number of attendees for supplies. However, many events are open to the public. Each event will note if it's member only, or open to the public.
Garden club members are welcome to bring a guest to any event.
Upcoming Schedule
2024
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Speaker From the Xerces Society
September 24, 2024 at 6:00 PM Harmony Hall - 24 Kennebec Road, Hampden, Maine Join us in learning about pollinator friendly plants and why we need to encourage them in our gardens. Garden Club meeting to follow. * This event is open to the public. Please drop in to tour Harmony Hall, meet the garden club members and consider becoming a member! |
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Bangor Area Barn Dance
September 27, 2024 at 6:30 PM Harmony Hall - 24 Kennebec Road, Hampden, Maine Band: Some Reel People Caller: Alice Slater Onlookers, dancers, and musicians are welcome! Come learn more about traditional folk dancing and meet the people who are reviving it in the Bangor region. * This event is open to the public, but space is limited. Let us know if you are interested! Sign-up Here |
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Non-fiction Storytelling Techniques
October 7, 2024 at 4:00 PM Harmony Hall - 24 Kennebec Road, Hampden, Maine Emily Burnham is joining the Harmony Hall Committee to host a non-fiction storytelling workshop. The focus of this event is on the history of Harmony Hall. * This event is open to the public. |
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Pumpkin Decorating
October 15, 2024 at 6:00 PM Harmony Hall - 24 Kennebec Road, Hampden, Maine Decorate pumpkins for the autumn season with paint and trimmings. (No carving.) Pumpkins provided. * This is a member only event. Become a Member |
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How To Care For Dahlia Tubers
October 22, 2024 at 6:00 PM Harmony Hall - 24 Kennebec Road, Hampden, Maine This will be a demonstration on how to divide dahlia tubers in the fall, and the best way to store them through winter. Garden Club meeting to follow. * This event is open to the public. Please drop in to tour Harmony Hall, meet the garden club members and consider becoming a member! |
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Getting In The Holiday Spirit by Creating Decorations with Evergreens
December 2024 (Date, Time and Location To Be Announced) A hands-on workshop creating holiday arrangements. Trimmings and evergreens provided. Please bring your own containers. * This is a member only event. Become a Member |
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Holiday Dessert Party
December 10, 2024 at 1:00 PM Avalon Manor House - 50 Foxglove Drive, Hampden The garden club will be providing a festive dessert. Bring a small gift to exchange and a monetary donation for the Hampden Food Cupboard. * This is a member only event. Become a Member |
2025
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A Cabin-Fever Reliever
February 2025 (Date, Time and Location To Be Announced) Lunch gathering with garden club members at a local restaurant. * This is a member only event. Become a Member |
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"Almost Spring" Luncheon
March 25, 2025 at 12:00 PM/Noon Avalon Manor House - 50 Foxglove Drive, Hampden Lunch provided by the garden club. Open meeting and discussion. Bring your ideas for the club. * This is a member only event. Become a Member |
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Perennial Plant Sale
May 17, 2025 from 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM Harmony Hall - 24 Kennebec Road, Hampden, Maine We offer for sale hundreds of plants grown and potted by members and friends. We are a non-profit organization and all proceeds go to member events, garden club expenses, and to the maintenance of Harmony Hall. * This event is open to the public. Please drop in to tour Harmony Hall, meet the garden club members and consider becoming a member! |
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"Why Choose Native Plants"
With Speaker Ivonne Vasquez From Bas Rouge Farm & Forge May 27, 2025 at 6:00 PM Harmony Hall - 24 Kennebec Road, Hampden, Maine Join us for a discussion of native plants and why to plant them in your garden. Plants will be available for sale after the talk. For more information about this native plant nursery, you can visit their website: Bas Rouge Farm & Forge * This event is open to the public. Please drop in to tour Harmony Hall, meet the garden club members and consider becoming a member! |
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Art Show and Open House
June 2025 (Date and Time To Be Announced. It will be on the same day as Hampden Historical Society's Annual Yard Sale.) Harmony Hall - 24 Kennebec Road, Hampden, Maine Browse artwork by local artist and tour the historic Harmony Hall with Hampden Garden Club members. * This event is open to the public. Please drop in to tour Harmony Hall, meet the garden club members and consider becoming a member! |