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Autumnfest, Saturday October 4th, 2025
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Fall fun in Downtown Bath!
Free Block Printing Activity
Approximately 60 tea towels will be available to individuals who would like to learn how to block print from our master artist, Nancy Marstaller. Nancy shows her work at Markings Gallery throughout the year, and we are excited to welcome her back to Autumnfest! First-come, first-served while supplies last. Look for Nancy next to Brackett's Market from 10-1pm. Scroll down for other creative Autumfest activities.
Shop Local Promotion: Spend $50+, Get $10 Back
Shopping in downtown Bath is a true treasure hunt! There's something for everyone! Look for participating stores with a pinwheel in the doorway to spend $50 or more, and receive a $10 Gift of Bath Certificate!
Scroll down for a list of participating businesses, or stop at the Autumnfest Information Tent at the corner of Front & Centre for a list on arrival.
Apple & Cinnamon Main Street Menu
It's an Apple & Cinnamon Crawl! Downtown Bath eateries and food purveyors are pulling out the stops with creative cinnamon and/or apple-themed menu items and products for purchase. Scroll down for the menu, and start mapping out your Autumnfest food tour!
Playful things to do!
Face Painting & Games
Face Painting & Games
Face Painting & Games
Join Midcoast Community Action Head Start Staff in front of the Bath Sweet Shoppe on Centre Street for face painting, a favorite of kids of all ages. Our sponsors at the Bath Sweet Shoppe are also on the Apple & Cinnamon Main Street Menu.
Giant Lego Build
Face Painting & Games
Face Painting & Games
Pop over to the Trolley Stop near City Hall and our sponsors at Bath Savings Bank for a Giant Lego Play Station hosted by Bath at Play. Free to participate, let your littles go wild for a shopping break, or park a guardian with the kids, so you can take advantage of Autumnfest sales and the $50/$10 Shop Local Promotion!
More Kids Games!
Face Painting & Games
More Kids Games!
The Pocket Park will also feature games for littles from our sponsor First Federal Savings and Loan... so you earn more time for shopping!
Music, Art, Sales, & More Stations!
Make & Take with Maine Maritime Museum Downtown!
Make & Take with Maine Maritime Museum Downtown!
Make & Take with Maine Maritime Museum Downtown!
Journey back to the beginning of photography with the Maine Maritime Museum by creating your own cyanotype print! Use sunlight to make monochromatic prints from signature maritime or other found objects. Receive one free postcard-sized print to take home.
Games from the Big Guys!
Make & Take with Maine Maritime Museum Downtown!
Make & Take with Maine Maritime Museum Downtown!
General Dymanics Bath Iron Works will be setting up for games and fun in the parking lot next to City Hall! Come see how the biggest employer around can really kick back and play!
Bath Swing Band!
Make & Take with Maine Maritime Museum Downtown!
This is becoming an Autumnfest custom! Gather in front of the Custom House at 1 Front Street, to hear the melodies of the talented Bath Swing Band! They will play from 11:00 am to 12:30 pm.
Paint a Pumpkin in the Pocket Park!
Find the Bath Parks & Recreation Pumpkin Painting Station in the Pocket Park by Lisa-Marie's and Maine Street Design Co. Paint and take a pumpkin home, and enjoy other activities such as the First Federal ring toss and music tucked in the Pocket Park.
Other Retail Events
Find fun sales and activities at downtown retail locations, like the big Le Creuset sale with FallSponsor Now You're Cooking. Sponsor Lisa-Marie's Made in Maine is hosting a local basket maker on-site. Customers may personalize a basket purchase with a leather patch of their choice.
Check out other favorite Bath businesses to see what they have in store!
Fidium Fiber Game Station
Get distracted by some giant Connect Four at the corner of Front & Elm Street. Fall Sponsor Fidium Fiber prides itself on connections and so does Main Street Bath!
Dance, Fiber, and More Food!
Making a Difference Dancers!
Fiber Day & Free Admission at Maine's First Ship!
Fiber Day & Free Admission at Maine's First Ship!
MAD Studio "Making a Difference" Community Dance Team will be entertaining us at City Hall Parking Lot between 10-1pm. Come celebrate dance with these great kids!
Fiber Day & Free Admission at Maine's First Ship!
Fiber Day & Free Admission at Maine's First Ship!
Fiber Day & Free Admission at Maine's First Ship!
Entry is free in honor of Autumnfest & Community Involvement Day. Join MFS for the 11th annual Fiber Day at the Bath Freight Shed. Local fiber artists will be weaving, spinning, knitting, hand sewing, felting, and doing rope work. See techniques both modern and dating from the 17th century. Some artists will offer hands-on opportunities, as well as demonstrations.
Chili Chowderfest
Fiber Day & Free Admission at Maine's First Ship!
Chili Chowderfest
Midcoast Youth Center's Annual Fundraiser is one of the most delicious gatherings of the season! Join in on the fun! Get your tickets here: https://www.chilichowderfest.com/
Apple & Cinnamon Main Street Menu!
A printable PDF is available below, and physical copies will be available at the Main Street Bath Information Tent at Front & Center during Autumnfest.
It Pays to Shop Locally at These Locations!
A printable PDF is available below, and physical copies will be available at the Main Street Bath Information Tent at Front & Center during Autumnfest.
Tours on the Kennebec River!
Map of Downtown Activities
More Business Support Behind the Main Street Magic!