2026 Community Day
The biggest celebration of the season is back, bigger and better than ever!
Saturday, October 3 • 4pm-7pm
We’re bringing back all the classic fun. Open play site-wide, dunk tank, chili contest,
New this year is the first annual Community Day 5K. Open to runners and walkers of all ages, this family-friendly event is pure fun. First 30 registrants get a free t-shirt!
The course is the beautiful Erickson Preserve. Race starts at 2:30pm with CASH prizes! Then go straight to Midcoast Rec for an after party you don’t want to miss. See all the amazing details below.
Community Day at Midcoast Rec is free and open to all!
The road race entry fee is $35.
The Best Community Day Yet!
We’re planning a big day with more fun being added as we go. Check back for new details!
Food trucks! Maine Street Kitchen is coming with American fare for purchase. Delicious!
Darling’s Ice Cream Truck! Serving all kinds of frozen treats for purchase. Cash & check only.
Chili contest! We’re bringing it back! Sign-up HERE if you’re the chef to beat. Compete for bragging rights and culinary awe. Chili of all kinds welcome! Bring your crock pot and bring it on. Please bring an ingredient list.
Games & Prizes! Fun games for all ages. Cornhole, pingpong, and more. Plus a bouncy house obstacle course, and the dunk tank return!
Face painting! This year we’re going all out with a professional face painter. Mrs. Frizzle Face Paints joins us for all your wacky and wonderful face painting fun.
Skating, Tennis, and Pickleball! Open play and organized games all day for all ages and levels. Bring your stuff or borrow skates, and get out and play!
About the event
This is our annual FREE day of play, and this year is bigger than ever! Join us for games of all kinds, win prizes, compete in our annual chili contest or be a judge.
535 West St. Rockport, ME 04856