Jane’s Walk is a global festival of free, volunteer-led walking conversations inspired by community activist Jane Jacobs. Jane’s Walks combine the simple act of exploring a place with personal observations, local history, and civic engagement.  

The annual Jane’s Walk festival takes place the first weekend in May, in more than 500 cities and towns around the globe.

Listen to Maine Preservation’s Executive Director, Tara Kelly, share about the event and preview this years Maine walks in a radio interview on Maine Public’s State of the Art.

This year, Jane’s Walk will be held on Saturday, May 2, 2026. We have nearly 70 walks in 34 cities and towns across the state. Take a look at the full roster of walks and plan your day! See you out there!