Join us for Go Outside, Gorham! Fall Edition on Saturday, October 17, with a rain date of Saturday, October 24. This community-wide event celebrates outdoor recreation, local businesses, community connection, and the many ways residents and visitors can experience Gorham’s parks, trails, village, and public spaces.
Events will take place throughout the day at several locations around Gorham, with morning programming, afternoon family-friendly activities, and evening events at the Lavoie Bike Park.
Quick Access Information
Date:
Saturday, October 17
Rain Date:
Saturday, October 24
Locations:
Municipal Quarters
Robie Gym
Preble Street Commons
Baxter House Museum
Municipal Parking Lot
Shaw Gym
Robie Park
Lavoie Bike Park
Featured activities include:
Morning Mile
Outdoor yoga
Jazzercise
Baxter Memorial Library Book Sale
Baxter House Museum
Gorham Farmers Market
Fall Fest at Robie Park
Spooky Ride
Maine Outdoor Film Festival screening
Food and Beer Garden
More details included below.
Morning Programming
7:00am – 8:00am – Morning Mile Check-In & Day of Registration | or Register here.
8:00am – Gorham Morning Mile Start
9:00am – Outdoor yoga class presented by The Village Maine
8:30am – 12:00pm – Gorham Farmers Market
9:00 – 3:00pm – Baxter Memorial Library Fall Book Sale – Shaw Gym
10:00am – 1:00pm – Baxter House Museum tours
Afternoon Programming – Fall Fest
1:00pm – 4:00pm – Mindfulness Walk on the Fraizer Trail – Presented by The Grounded Path
2:00pm – 4:00pm – Fall Fest – Presented by Gorham Recreation
Evening Programming
4:30pm – 6:30pm – Spooky Ride at Lavoie Bike Park – Presented by Gorham Conservation Commission & GPNEMBA
5:00pm – 8:00pm – Beer Garden, Wood-Fired Pizza, & Lawn Games – Presented by Rustic Taps & Catering
6:30pm – 8:00pm – Maine Outdoor Film Festival – Selects Tour at Lavoie Bike Park
Thank You to Our Sponsors & Community Partners
Community events like Go Outside, Gorham! do more than bring people together for a fun day. They help support local visibility, encourage foot traffic, create new partnerships, and showcase the businesses and organizations that contribute to Gorham’s quality of life and local economy.
We are so appreciative of our sponsors for investing in this event and recognizing the value of community-centered economic development. Their support helped create an opportunity for residents and visitors to experience Gorham as a place where outdoor recreation, small business, and community connection can grow together.
Featured Sponsors
We would especially like to recognize our Featured Sponsors, whose generous support played an important role in shaping the event experience. Their contributions helped expand what was possible, support engaging activities, and create meaningful opportunities for community members to gather, explore, and connect.
Their willingness to participate reflects a shared commitment to strengthening Gorham’s local business community, supporting accessible outdoor recreation, and investing in events that bring people together in positive and memorable ways.
Back In Motion
Bangor Savings Bank
Casco Federal Credit Union
Dance Studio of Maine
Elevate Physical Therapy
Great Falls Construction
Hannaford
Maine Community Bank
O’Donal’s Nursery
Southern Maine Orthodontics
Sullivan House Bakery
Event Sponsors & Community Supporters
We are also deeply grateful to our supporting sponsors, whose contributions helped add energy, visibility, and community spirit to the event. Every level of support made a difference, and we truly appreciate the businesses and organizations that stepped forward to be part of this collaborative effort.
Their participation helped make the event more vibrant, welcoming, and representative of the many people and places that contribute to Gorham’s identity.
Event Sponsors
Baxter House Museum
Benson Farm Earth Products
Findview Farm
Gorham Farmer’s Market
R. J. Grondin
Rustic Taps & Catering
Third Space Market
University of Southern Maine – Student Athletics Advisory Committee
Willis Real Estate
5 Point DJs
Community Supporters
Bedrock Play
Bloom Pediatric Therapy
Custom Coach New England
Hollis Center Foot Care
Maine Metal Building
Sampson Lawn Care
Event Participants & Community Partners
In addition to our sponsors, we want to extend a heartfelt thank-you to the event participants, community partners, volunteers, and Town departments who contributed their time, creativity, resources, and enthusiasm. Whether through an activity, demonstration, table, service, promotion, or behind-the-scenes support, each partner helped make the day feel more connected and engaging.
Go Outside, Gorham! was truly a community effort, and we are so thankful to everyone who helped bring it to life.
