Calendar of Events
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2026 HOUSE IN THE WOODS SCHEDULE
*ALSO AVAILABLE AT https://www.houseinthewoods.org/events
JANUARY
1 MONTHLY HITW 2026 Gun of the Month DRAWING LIVE ON FB
8-12 TEXAS VETERAN RETREAT *apply online*
13 STATE NONPROFIT DAY MAINE *open to public- organized by MANP*
21 COFFEE WITH VETS - HITW *everyone welcome- every 3rd Wednesday*
30 BOOTH at Dysart’s Ride in Weekend - Morgan Hill 5 p.m. *everyone welcome
FEBRUARY
1 MONTHLY HITW 2026 Gun of the Month DRAWING LIVE ON FB
14 BOOTH - Topsham American Legion will be hosting the annual Winter Classic Softball Tournament
12-15 STURGEON SPEARING RETREAT - WISCONSIN *apply online*
18 COFFEE WITH VETS - HITW *everyone welcome- every 3rd Wednesday*
21 TRAPPER EDUCATION CLASS - 9 A.M. - 4 P.M. *Click here to register with IFW*
28 ICE FISHING DAY (single day, open to all Military families)
MARCH
1 MONTHLY HITW 2026 Gun of the Month DRAWING LIVE ON FB
5-8 QUILTS OF VALOR RETREAT at HITW *special event register with QOV*
6 MAPLE SYRUP TAPPING - HITW *Open to all - details to come*
18 COFFEE WITH VETS - HITW *everyone welcome- every 3rd Wednesday*
20-22 ORONO - EASTERN MAINE SPORTSMAN'S SHOW BOOTH *Community event*
20-22. RAFFLE HENRY GOLDEN SPECIAL RIFLE (SEPARATE FROM GUN OF THE MONTH)
27-29 PROJECT HEALING WATERS - for more information call Carolyn Braly 207-341-2174 with Bangor Chapter
29 MARINERS HOCKEY COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT - Portland, Maine *special event- limited Veteran tickets available.*
TBD due to weather and trail conditions - VETERAN DOG SLEDDING UP NORTH *apply online*
APRIL
1 MONTHLY HITW 2026 Gun of the Month DRAWING LIVE ON FB
TBD - kick off Veteran archery night (leading up to the Veteran archery retreat in fall)
12 Boyden Lake Half Marathon - Fundraiser *everyone welcome*
15 COFFEE WITH VETS - HITW *everyone welcome- every 3rd Wednesday*
18 NIGHT OUT with House in the Woods & The Whiskey Bent Band MUSIC AND AUCTION - BANGOR, ME *Fundraiser - open to ALL*
MAY
TBD - ROLL OUT ENDOWMENT WALL/MEMORIAL GARDEN CONCEPT END. FUNDRAISER
TBD - 250TH ANNIVERSARY TSHIRT FUNDRAISER
1 MONTHLY HITW 2026 Gun of the Month DRAWING LIVE ON FB
DATE TBD VETERAN COYOTE RETREAT *apply online*
TBD - ELECTRIC ASSIST RAFFLE FUNDRAISER
TBD - Binnie Media Radio Fundraiser
2 SPRING CLEANING *Volunteer Opportunity*
3-6 VETERANS TURKEY RETREAT - HITW *apply online*
20 **SPECIAL EVENT** COFFEE WITH VETS - HITW *everyone welcome*
TBD CORNHOLE TOURNAMENT - BANGOR, MAINE *Fundraiser - open to all*
18 10th annual HEROES GOLF TOURNAMENT - MARTINDALE - AUBURN ME *Fundraiser - registration is open*
20 COFFEE WITH VETS - HITW *everyone welcome- every 3rd Wednesday*
17-21 VETERAN FLY FISHING RETREAT *apply online*
24 WIDOWS SONS MOTORCYCLE RIDE - HITW *Special event*
22 STACEYVILLE PROPERTY Development - Volunteer Opportunity
30 OPEN HOUSE - HOUSE IN THE WOODS
31 VETERAN BOAT RIDE - COAST OF MAINE *apply online*
31-2 2nd VETERAN FLY FISHING RETREAT *apply online*
JUNE
1 MONTHLY HITW 2026 Gun of the Month DRAWING LIVE ON FB
TBD - 250TH ANNIVERSARY LIMITED EDITION COFFEE BLEND PATRIOT BOX
TBD - QUILT RAFFLE *Fundraiser - raffle tickets available online*
TBD OREGON VETERAN RETREAT *apply online*
5-7 VETERAN RECREATION RETREAT *apply online*
TBD FUNDRAISER CLAY SHOOT - LITCHFIELD, ME *registration open to everyone*
17 COFFEE WITH VETS - HITW *everyone welcome- every 3rd Wednesday*
20 CRIBBAGE TOURNAMENT FUNDRAISER - 9:30 START TIME
22 SETUP OF FESTIVAL OF TREES - FOR JULY - *Fundraiser - tickets available online*
25 VETERAN LOBSTER RETREAT
22-26 LAKE ONTARIO RETREAT - NEW YORK *apply online*
27 ANNUAL MUSIC ON THE GREEN & 250TH ANNIVERSARY CAR SHOW "HEROES & HORSEPOWER"- open to the public & Eagle Cane Presentation & CAN & BOTTLE DRIVE
28 UTV RIDE - HITW *everyone welcome*
JULY
1 MONTHLY HITW 2026 Gun of the Month DRAWING LIVE ON FB
1-27 FESTIVAL OF TREES- Christmas in July IN PERSON AND RAFFLE ONLINE
TBD - 12 CUSTOM BOWLS FUNDRAISER - Fundraiser *tickets available online*
4 PARADE FLOAT IN HERITAGE DAYS - BATH MAINE - Volunteer Opportunity
4 PARADE LEE, MAINE - Volunteer Opportunity
TBD VETERAN LOBSTER BOAT RIDE - *apply online*
TBD BATH FISHING RETREAT - BATH, MAINE *apply online*
11 Lee, Maine Cemeteries - Memorial Flower ceremony Honoring the Fallen - Volunteer Opportunity
11 or 12 BOOTH AT WALMART - LINCOLN, MAINE - Volunteer Opportunity
TBD Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Summer Sessions at House in the Woods! - Contact Luke House for more information 207- 831-5777
15 COFFEE WITH VETS - HITW *everyone welcome- every 3rd Wednesday*
17-19 Booth at LOON FESTIVAL - LINCOLN, MAINE - Community Activity
AUGUST
1 MONTHLY HITW 2026 Gun of the Month DRAWING LIVE ON FB
1 ANNUAL VOLUNTEER SAFETY REFRESHER & LUNCH - Volunteer
1 WILDERNESS FIRST AID - *HITW Guides welcome*
TBD Veteran Goose Retreat *apply online*
6-9 GOLD STAR FAMILY RECREATION WEEKEND *apply online*
TBD Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Summer Sessions at House in the Woods!
19 COFFEE WITH VETS - HITW *everyone welcome- every 3rd Wednesday*
22-29 BEAR RETREAT WEEK 1 - HITW *apply online*
29-SEPT 5 BEAR RETREAT WEEK 2 - HITW *apply online*
SEPTEMBER
1 MONTHLY HITW 2026 Gun of the Month DRAWING LIVE ON FB
1-6 BEAR RETREAT WEEK 2 - HITW *apply online*
11 VETERAN PATRIOT HIKE *apply online*
TBD VETERAN GOOSE RETREAT - HITW *apply online*
16 COFFEE WITH VETS - HITW *everyone welcome- every 3rd Wednesday*
19 CRIBBAGE TOURNAMENT FUNDRAISER - 9:30 START TIME
28 SEPTEMBER MOOSE RETREAT *apply online*
OCTOBER
1 MONTHLY HITW 2026 Gun of the Month DRAWING LIVE ON FB
5-7 VETERAN ARCHERY DEER RETREAT *apply online*
21 COFFEE WITH VETS - *Special Welcome Home" HITW *everyone welcome*
12-21 - BIRD RETREAT - MAINE *apply online*
12 MOOSE RETREAT - *Purple Heart Veterans apply online*
18 CAR SHOW BOOTH - BILL DODGE - WESTBROOK MAINE *Community connection*
26 MOOSE RETREAT -* Purple Heart Veterans apply online*
NOVEMBER
1 MONTHLY HITW 2026 Gun of the Month DRAWING LIVE ON FB
1-4 DEER RETREATS - MAINE *apply online*
5-8 - OPEN SEWING RETREAT - HITW *Fundraiser- registration required*
18 COFFEE WITH VETS - HITW *everyone welcome- every 3rd Wednesday*
TBD VETERAN DUCK RETREAT - TBD *apply online*
26 THANKSGIVING - HITW *Open to the Public - Free Meal reservations*
DECEMBER
1 MONTHLY HITW 2026 Gun of the Month DRAWING LIVE ON FB
5 CHRISTMAS EVENT - HITW *OPEN - EVERYONE WELCOME!*
6 SNOWSHOE HIKE - HITW *Open to all - just let us know you're joining us.*
12 COMMUNITY CRAFT FAIR - HITW - Fundraiser & Community Event
16 COFFEE WITH VETS - HITW *everyone welcome- every 3rd Wednesday*
31 NEW YEAR'S EVE PARTY *All adults welcome!

