As we ease on into the first official weekend of fall, the shift is being felt in the music, scenes and events in the Midcoast this weekend. This time of year in Maine it’s like walking around on Tatooine during the day and Hoth at night, so layer up and enjoy the outdoors ad nighttime events.

Last Belfast Art Walk of Summer

Friday, Sept. 23—Belfast

This is the last Belfast art walk of the summer before the snow flies, so get hoofing. Explore the galleries in downtown Belfast from 5:30 to 8 p.m. and catch the former artists of Aarhus Gallery at the Belfast Framer & Betts Gallery for a special show and opening reception at 5:30 p.m. Featured performers for the September Art Walk are Kate Hall singing to the accompaniment of pianist Lincoln Blake. Special changes include the ever-changing and always enticing Pop Up Art Tents, full of sly surprises, courtesy of Our Town Belfast. Maine Farmland Trust will be coordinating ‘farm to gallery’ food tastings, celebrating the synergy of local food movement and art.

Toughcats play Three Tides

Saturday, Sept. 24—Belfast

They may not be around as much anymore because they’re touring the country, but Toughcats, Three Tides favorite go-to band is coming back for a show from 8-11 p.m. This Americana Pop Rock band originally from The Fox Islands will be back to thump and pluck their way into your heart.

The Common Ground Country Fair

Friday, Sept. 23 to Sunday, Sept. 25

Every year people have this total love-love relationship with the Common Ground Fair. You’ll have all weekend to appreciate it. This annual celebration of rural living, with 1,400-plus exhibitors and speakers emphasizes vibrant communities, sustainable living and local economies, while highlighting organic agriculture. Gates open at 9 a.m. each day. Click for advance and regular ticket information.Toughcats play Three Tides Saturday, Sept. 24—Belfast They may not be around as much anymore because they’re touring the country, but Toughcats, Three Tides favorite go-to band is coming back for a show from 8-11 p.m. This Americana Pop Rock band originally from The Fox Islands will be back to thump and pluck their way into your heart.

Pemaquid Oyster Fest

Sunday, Sept. 25—Damariscotta

Shuck it up and get ready for the always-popular Pemaquid Oyster Festival in downtown Damariscotta on Schooner Landing's riverside deck from 12 p.m. to dusk. As always, the Pemaquid Oyster Festival will feature a great line-up of entertainment, food, educational exhibits and thousands of oysters fresh from the Damariscotta River. Besides freshly shucked oysters and cold local beer, don’t miss the Oyster Poetry readings at 2 p.m. and the Maine Champion Oyster Shucking Contest starting at 3 p.m. FMI: Shucking and Poetry

The Muppet Movie

Sunday, Sept. 25—Rockland

Admit it. You love this movie. It doesn’t matter if it’s for kids; Muppet movies have always had a sly wink for the adults as well. The Strand Theatre is hosting the original 1979 “The Muppet Movie” for audiences of all ages. It’s only $3 and the show starts at 12:30 p.m.

Kay Stephens can be reached at news@penbaypilot.com