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 

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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) 

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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

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

1 MONTHLY HITW 2026 Gun of the Month DRAWING LIVE ON FB

2 SPRING CLEANING *Volunteer Opportunity*

3-6 VETERANS TURKEY RETREAT - HITW *apply online*

20 **SPECIAL EVENT** COFFEE WITH VETS - HITW *everyone welcome*

18 10th annual HEROES GOLF TOURNAMENT - MARTINDALE - AUBURN ME *Fundraiser - registration is open*

17-21 VETERAN FLY FISHING RETREAT *apply online*

20 ARCHERY NIGHT - open to all Veterans 5-6:30 p.m. - HITW Lee, Maine 

24 WIDOWS SONS MOTORCYCLE RIDE - HITW *Special event*

25 MEMORIAL DAY FLOWER LAYING - LEE, MAINE CEMETERIES 

27-31 OREGON VETERAN RETREAT *apply online* 

30 OPEN HOUSE - HOUSE IN THE WOODS

     ROLL OUT ENDOWMENT WALL & MEMORIAL GARDEN CONCEPT 

     RIBBON CUTTING GREENHOUSE 

     RIBBON CUTTING SUGAR SHACK 

     QUILT RAFFLE *Fundraiser - raffle tickets available online* 

31 VETERAN BOAT RIDE - COAST OF MAINE *apply online* 

31-2 2nd VETERAN FLY FISHING RETREAT  *apply online* 

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JUNE

1 MONTHLY HITW 2026 Gun of the Month DRAWING LIVE ON FB

2 STACEYVILLE PROPERTY Development - Volunteer Opportunity 

5-7 VETERAN RECREATION RETREAT *apply online*

5-7 VFW State Convention - Bethel, Maine 

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*

24 ARCHERY NIGHT - open to all Veterans 5-6:30 p.m. - HITW Lee, Maine  

25 VETERAN LOBSTER RETREAT *apply online* 

22-25 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 

27 FUNDRAISER CLAY SHOOT - LITCHFIELD, ME *registration open to everyone*

28 UTV RIDE - HITW *everyone welcome*

June 29th -July 17th - Binnie Media - Operation Help Our Heroes 

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JULY

1 - 250TH ANNIVERSARY PERSONALIZED HERO TUMLBER FUNDRAISER

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 

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*

15 ARCHERY NIGHT - open to all Veterans 5-6:30 p.m. - HITW Lee, Maine 

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 

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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*

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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*

16 ARCHERY NIGHT - open to all Veterans 5-6:30 p.m. - HITW Lee, Maine 

19 CRIBBAGE TOURNAMENT FUNDRAISER - 9:30 START TIME

19 ARCHERY NIGHT - open to all Veterans 5-6:30 p.m. - HITW Lee, Maine  

28 SEPTEMBER MOOSE RETREAT *apply online*

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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*

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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*

11 BOOTH AT WALMART - LINCOLN, MAINE - Volunteer Opportunity 

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!