Events at Bates
About
This aggregation of events draws from EMS/Master Calendar, GoBatesBobcats Athletics, and WordPress. The Dining, Conferences and Campus Events (DCCE) office maintains resources on the Space Reservation process and Scheduling Space on Campus.
Some of these events are open to the public, while others are limited to members of the Bates community. See event descriptions for details on audience.
Where else are events listed?
The Bate Athletics website offers Bobcat sports schedules. Links to more specific events listings — including events for prospective students and alumni — are available on our Calendars and Key Dates page.
Monday Apr 20
DeStress Fest: Pressed Flower Bookmark Craft
8:00 am
We have pressed flowers, pretty paper, and a laminator! You bring your creativity and/or your exhaustion, both work. Leave with a bookmark! The craft will be available in the…
Tuesday Apr 21
DeStress Fest: Puddle Walk
12:00 am
A meandering around the puddle for some sun and some ducks and some community! Meet at the Lake Andrews sign at 10:30 a.m. or 4:15 p.m. Like every semester, CITL is…Tuesday Apr 21
Bates College Blood Drive
9:00 am
American Red Cross Blood Drive hosted at Ben Mays on Campus!
For more information: sarvapalli@bates.edu (Campus Life)
Wednesday Apr 22
DeStress Fest: Games and Lunch
11:30 am
A no-agenda lunch to just chat, chill, craft, and (of course!) game. Go through line, password CITL. Like every semester, CITL is bringing you some community-oriented events during finals week. We…
Thursday Apr 23
DeStress Fest: Breakfast! (with donuts)
8:00 am
Just a few more days of the semester! And we’ve got just the thing to get you through today. Donuts! And other breakfast treats and drinks. Like every semester, CITL is…
Friday Apr 24
DeStress Fest: Grade in Community
8:00 am
Didn’t grade as much as you hoped during the week? No problem! Come grade with others. In our now semesterly tradition, CITL is bringing you some community-oriented events in the last…
Sunday Apr 26
President’s Cup Regatta
9:00 am
Head to the shores of the Androscoggin to watch the Bates, Bowdoin, and Colby rowing teams battle for the annual President’s Cup. Join us to cheer the Bobcats to victory! Schedule 9amFirst…
Monday Apr 27
Class of 1978 Gathering
10:00 am
Spend a spring morning among the blooms with fellow members of the Class of 1978 on Monday, April 27. We’re heading to Jamaica Plain for a casual walk followed by…
Tuesday Apr 28
Author Talk: Monica Wood
7:00 pm
Bobcat Reads will host a Live Author Talk with Monica Wood of How to Read a Book. Join us virtually for a unique opportunity to connect with the author, ask questions, and…
Tuesday Apr 28
Boston Alumnae Book Club: Trust
7:00 pm
VIRTUAL MEETING! Do you like meeting new people, reading great books, and discussing them? Don’t miss this unique opportunity to join the Boston Alumnae Book Club! Anyone interested in joining the conversation…
Wednesday Apr 29
Creative Ways to Give: Aligning Your Legacy with Your Values
1:00 pm
The Bates experience is defined by a “commitment to responsible stewardship of the wider world.” As alumni, your support ensures that the college remains a “model of the liberal arts,”…
Saturday May 2
Bates Softball: 50th Anniversary & Alumnae Weekend
12:00 am
Fifty years ago, the first generation of Bobcats took to the field, laying the foundation for a program defined by grit, community, and excellence. This year, our team is honored…
Saturday May 2
History from the Grave: A Tour of Riverside Cemetery in Lewiston – Jane’s Walk ME
9:00 am
Join Sam Howes of the Riverside Cemetery board of trustees on a tour of Lewiston history through the cemetery! Opened in 1857, Riverside Cemetery is the final resting place of…
Saturday May 2
Historic Frye Street Walking Tour – Jane’s Walk ME
1:30 pm
Join Sam Howes from the Muskie Archives at Bates College for a walk along Frye Street and College Street and learn about the historic homes, the architects who designed them,…
Tuesday May 5
Bates-to-Riverside Cemetery Bird Walk
6:30 am
The first week of the annual Bates-to-Riverside Cemetery Bird Walks starts Tuesday, May 5. Beginners welcome! Join us at 6:30 AM on the steps of Hathorn Hall on the Bates College campus. We…
Tuesday May 5
SOLD OUT: Elizabeth Strout ’77 Author Talk in New York City
7:00 pm
This event has sold out. We are officially at capacity and can no longer accept new registrations. On the global release day of her newest novel, The Things We Never…Wednesday May 6
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9:00 pm
{Pause} is a space held by the Multifaith community on Wednesday nights at 9:00pm to allow communal reflection in the presence of art and to engage in generative silence. Join…
Sunday May 10
Bates in Philly: Nature Walk & Birding
9:00 am
Bring your best bird calls and stroll along with fellow Bates alumni and current families in the greater Philadelphia area for a morning of birdwatching at John Heinz National Wildlife…
Wednesday May 13
Flipping the Birds: A monthly page turning of John James Audubon’s Birds of America
12:30 pm
Please join us for May’s page turning of John James Audubon’s Birds of America at 12:30pm in the lobby of Ladd Library! The Muskie Archives presents its copy of John James Audubon’s Birds of…
Wednesday May 13
Boston’s Real Estate Inflection Point
6:00 pm
Commercial Real Estate, Return to Office, and the Next Growth Cycle Join the Boston Bates Business Network for a candid discussion on the U.S. commercial real estate market — and what…Wednesday May 13
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9:00 pm
{Pause} is a space held by the Multifaith community on Wednesday nights at 9:00pm to allow communal reflection in the presence of art and to engage in generative silence. Join…
Thursday May 14
Event with campus partners-“Teaching and Scholarship in the Dawnland: Ethical engagements with Wabanaki partners”
2:30 pm
This event will be a panel and discussion on topics related to ethical collaboration with our Indigenous neighbors, including Indigenous intellectual and cultural property rights, research ethics, and environmental stewardship.…
Monday May 18
The Future of Information: Bates Alumni on the Modern Press
6:00 pm
Join the Bates D.C. Network for an evening of insight and connection as we explore the power of the written word. We are gathering a panel of Bates alumni—leaders in…
Tuesday May 19
Bates in the Arts: Navigating Your Creative Path
12:00 pm
The path to a creative career is rarely a straight line. It is a journey of exploration, identity, and finding a sustainable rhythm. This virtual session of Bates in the…Wednesday May 20
{Pause}
9:00 pm
{Pause} is a space held by the Multifaith community on Wednesday nights at 9:00pm to allow communal reflection in the presence of art and to engage in generative silence. Join…
Thursday May 21
Portland Bobcats: Monthly Meetup
6:00 pm
Keep the Bates connection strong throughout the year! We are thrilled to continue our popular monthly gatherings, offering local alumni a reliable, casual, and fun way to connect right here…
Friday May 22
Bobcat Reads: Custodians of Wonder
12:00 pm
Bobcat Reads will be discussing Custodians of Wonder by Eliot Stein from May 22, 2026, through July 15, 2026. In the next Bobcat Reads selection, Custodians of Wonder: Ancient Customs, Profound Traditions,…Wednesday May 27
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9:00 pm
{Pause} is a space held by the Multifaith community on Wednesday nights at 9:00pm to allow communal reflection in the presence of art and to engage in generative silence. Join…
Saturday May 30
Riverside Cemetery Gravestone Cleaning Workshop Series: General Cleaning
10:00 am
Join us for our first cleaning of the 2026 season! This season we are structuring the cleanings so that we can set and repair broken stones as well as clean…Sunday May 31
Boston Alumnae Book Club: The Measure: A Novel
12:00 am
IN-PERSON MEETING! – TIME IS TBD Do you like meeting new people, reading great books, and discussing them? Don’t miss this unique opportunity to join the Boston Alumnae Book Club! Anyone interested…
Thursday Jun 11
Bates Reunion 2026
12:00 am
This summer, we’re celebrating classes ending in 1 and 6 with a jam-packed weekend on the beautiful Bates campus. Join your classmates and alums from across the decades for a…
Monday Jun 22
Annual Alan Goddard ’53 Football Golf Outing
11:30 am
Join Bates football alumni, parents, and friends for the Annual Alan Goddard ’53 Football Golf Outing at the beautiful Wentworth by the Sea Country Club. Outing Schedule Registration – 11:30 amLunch will…
