things to do with kids in new england
WEEK OF JUNE 29 - JULY 05, 2026
From Mt. Ararat Girl's Summer Volleyball Clinic - Grades 3-5 Girl's Volleyball (Fall 2026) at Community Programs - Six Rivers Youth Sports to RPG for 4th-6th graders: Session 2 at Curtis Memorial Library and Mt. Ararat Soccer Camp - Mt. Ararat Soccer Camp (Grades K-8 Fall 2026) at Topsham Parks & Recreation.
MONDAY - 6/29
Community Programs - Six Rivers Youth Sports,
Topsham
- 10:00am — Mt. Ararat Soccer Camp - Mt. Ararat Soccer Camp (Grades K-8 Fall 2026) ♡ soccer camp
- 1:00pm — Summer Field Hockey & Lacrosse Camps - 2026 Girl's Lacrosse Camp ♡ lacrosse camp
- 3:00pm — Summer Youth Basketball Clinics - Mt. Ararat Girl's Basketball Camp (Grades 3-8 Fall 2026) ♡ girl's basketball
- 4:00pm — Summer Youth Basketball Clinics - Mt. Ararat Boy's Basketball Camp (Grades 3-6 Fall 2026) ♡ boy's basketball
- 4:00pm — Mt. Ararat Girl's Summer Volleyball Clinic - Grades 3-5 Girl's Volleyball (Fall 2026) ♡ girl's volleyball
- 6:00pm — Mt. Ararat Girl's Summer Volleyball Clinic - Grades 6-8th Girl's Volleyball (Fall 2026) ♡ girl's volleyball
- 8:30am — Summer Field Hockey & Lacrosse Camps - 2026 Field Hockey Camp (Pre-k - 2nd Grade) ♡ field hockey
- 8:30am — Summer Field Hockey & Lacrosse Camps - 2026 Summer Field Hockey Camp Rising Grades 3-8 ♡ field hockey
- 8:30am — Summer Field Hockey & Lacrosse Camps - Combined Field Hockey & Lacrosse Camp (Rising) 3-8 ♡ field hockey
Cornish Best Martial Arts School!,
Cornish
- 10:30am - 3:30pm — Living Proof Farm Baby Goat Snuggles - Living Proof Farm Baby Goat Snuggles ♡ goat snuggles
- 3:00pm - 5:00pm — Crescendo - Musical Theater Camp - After Care Options ♡ after care
- 3:30pm - 5:30pm — Discovery Camp Grades Entering K-2 - After Care ♡ after care
- 3:30pm - 5:30pm — Explorer Camp Grades Entering 3-5 - After Care ♡ after care
- 7:30am - 3:30pm — Discovery Camp Grades Entering K-2 - Discovery Camp ♡ discovery camp
- 7:30am - 3:30pm — Explorer Camp Grades Entering 3-5 - Explorer Camp ♡ explorer camp
- 7:30am - 5:00pm — Adventure Camp Grades Entering 6-8 - Adventure Camp ♡ adventure camp
- 8:45am - 9:10am — Beginner Swimming Lessons 2026 - Beginners Level 2 - Basic Water Skills ♡ swimming lessons
- 9:00am - 11:30am — Crescendo - Musical Theater Camp - Mini Camper - Finding Nemo ♡ theater camp
- 9:00am - 3:00pm — Crescendo - Musical Theater Camp - Combination- All 5 weeks ♡ theater camp
- 9:00am - 3:00pm — Crescendo - Musical Theater Camp - Session 1: Finding Nemo KIDS ♡ theater camp
Curtis Memorial Library,
Brunswick
- - name: Bookmarks, KEVA Planks, and Lacing Cards - Available Anytime — TBA ♡ info
- - name: Summer Reading for Kids and Teens — TBA ♡ info
- 11:00am — Coastal Shores, Bookmobile ♡ info
- 11:00am — Pejepscot Terrace, Bookmobile ♡ info
- 11:00am — Thornton Oaks, Bookmobile ♡ info
- 11:00am — Creekside Village, Bookmobile ♡ info
- 2:30pm — Stories in the Garden ♡ info
- 3:30pm — CANCELED. Perryman Village, Bookmobile. ♡ info
- 3:30pm — Perryman Village, Bookmobile. ♡ info
Gray Recreation Department,
Gray
- 5:30pm - 6:30pm — Intro to Cheering ♡ intro to cheering
- 6:00pm - 6:30pm — JUNIOR Track and Field (PK-K) ♡ track and field
- 6:00pm - 6:45pm — JUNIOR Track and Field (1st-2nd Grade) ♡ track and field
- 6:00pm - 7:00pm — Track and Field (3rd & 4th Grade) ♡ track and field
- 6:00pm - 7:30pm — Track and Field (5th-9th grade fall 2026) ♡ track and field
- 8:00am - 4:00pm — Welch's Warriors -Sports Camp ♡ sports camp
- 9:00am - 2:00pm — Big Diamonds (5th & 6th Grade) ♡ diamond cheer camp
- 9:00am - 2:00pm — Diamond Chips (3rd and 4th Grade) ♡ diamond cheer camp
- 9:00am - 2:00pm — Mini Diamonds (1st & 2nd Grade) ♡ diamond cheer camp
- 9:00am - 2:00pm — Super Diamonds (7th & 8th Grade) ♡ diamond cheer camp
- 9:00am - 2:00pm — Tiny Diamonds (PreK and K)) ♡ diamond cheer camp
North Gorham Public Library,
Gorham
- 10:30am — Story Hour ♡ story time
- 10:30am — Summer Reading/Nature Program ♡ summer reading
- 11:00am — Book Club ♡ book club
STAGES Youth Theater,
Scarborough
- 9:00am-3:00pm — PLAYVENTURE: SCHOOL FOR MAGIC! ♡ register now
- 9:00am-3:00pm — PLAYVENTURE: OZ UNIVERSITY! ♡ register now
- 9:00am-3:00pm — PLAYVENTURE: SCHOOL FOR VILLAINS! ♡ register now
- 9:00am-3:00pm — PLAYVENTURE: SCHOOL FOR MAGIC ♡ learn more
- 9:00am-3:00pm — PLAYVENTURE: WHODUNNIT? ♡ register now
- 9:00am-3:00pm — PLAYVENTURE: THE GREAT ART CAPER! ♡ register now
Saco Parks & Recreation,
Saco
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Golf, The Golf Club - The Golf "Club" Grades 3-5 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
♡
join in
Schoolhouse Arts Center - Organization,
Standish
- 12:30pm, 3:00pm — Ukulele Mini Camp ♡ sign up
- 9:00am, 3:00pm — Arts and Crafts Camp ♡ sign up
- 9:00am, 3:00pm — Finding Nemo KIDS Musical Theater Camp ♡ sign up
- 9:00am, 3:00pm — The Addams Family Young@Part Musical Theater Camp ♡ sign up
- 9:00am, 3:00pm — Songwriting & Ukulele Camp ♡ sign up
- 9:00am, 3:00pm — Rock Band “101” Camp ♡ sign up
Southworth Planetarium (USM),
Portland
- 10:00am — Sunstruck ♡ explore space
- 1:00pm — Molecularium ♡ explore science
- 2:00pm — Supermassive Black Holes ♡ explore space
Topsham Parks & Recreation,
Topsham
- 10:00am — Mt. Ararat Soccer Camp - Mt. Ararat Soccer Camp (Grades K-8 Fall 2026) ♡ soccer camp
- 1:00pm — Summer Field Hockey & Lacrosse Camps - 2026 Girl's Lacrosse Camp ♡ lacrosse camp
- 3:00pm — Summer Youth Basketball Clinics - Mt. Ararat Girl's Basketball Camp (Grades 3-8 Fall 2026) ♡ girl's basketball
- 4:00pm — Summer Youth Basketball Clinics - Mt. Ararat Boy's Basketball Camp (Grades 3-6 Fall 2026) ♡ boy's basketball
- 4:00pm — Mt. Ararat Girl's Summer Volleyball Clinic - Grades 3-5 Girl's Volleyball (Fall 2026) ♡ girl's volleyball
- 6:00pm — Mt. Ararat Girl's Summer Volleyball Clinic - Grades 6-8th Girl's Volleyball (Fall 2026) ♡ girl's volleyball
- 8:30am — Summer Field Hockey & Lacrosse Camps - 2026 Field Hockey Camp (Pre-k - 2nd Grade) ♡ field hockey camp
- 8:30am — Summer Field Hockey & Lacrosse Camps - 2026 Summer Field Hockey Camp Rising Grades 3-8 ♡ field hockey camp
- 8:30am — Summer Field Hockey & Lacrosse Camps - Combined Field Hockey & Lacrosse Camp (Rising) 3-8 ♡ field hockey camp
Topsham Public Library,
Topsham
- 10:30am - 11:30am — 4H presents: To the Moon ♡ space missions
- 3:30pm - 4:30pm — Minecraft Meet for Teens and Tweens @TPL ♡ join us
Yarmouth Community Services,
Yarmouth
- 8:30am — Yarmouth Clippers Track & Field Camp ♡ track field camp
- 9:00am — Middle School Softball Camp ♡ softball camp
- 9:00am — Adventurers - entering K-1 ♡ adventurers
- 9:00am — Explorers - entering grades 2-3 ♡ explorers
- 9:00am — Navigators - entering grades 4-5 ♡ navigators
- 9:00am — Robotics Summer Camp 6/29 ♡ robotics camp
- 9:00am — Two Week Performance Camp ♡ performance camp
- 9:00am — Weekly Registration for weeks 1-5 *NO SURF LESSON ON WEEK 3* ♡ weekly registration
- 9:30am — Fun Chef's Cooking Challenge..AKA Chopped Jr. ♡ cooking challenge
TUESDAY - 6/30
A Program That Offers Fun and Challenge - Camp Wawenock,
Cape Elizabeth
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Family Swims at 12:30pm
♡
find more info
Bullfrog Adventures,
Cape Elizabeth
- 12:00pm - 1:00pm — Baby Storytime ♡ baby storytime
- 12:00pm - 1:00pm — Oh Crap! Potty Training: Special Baby Storytime & Play Group ♡ baby storytime
- 3:30pm - 4:15pm — My First Book Club ♡ my first book club
- 3:30pm - 4:30pm — Lego Club, for ages 5-12 ♡ lego club
Cornish Best Martial Arts School!,
Cornish
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Co-Ed Beach Volleyball Clinic - Age 11-15 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
♡
volleyball clinic
Curtis Memorial Library,
Brunswick
- 10:00am — Brunswick Early Learning Center, Bookmobile ♡ info
- 10:00am — Little Schoolhouse on Main, Bookmobile Visit ♡ info
- 10:00am — Pettengill Academy, Bookmobile ♡ info
- 11:00am — ChompSaw Cardboard Construction ♡ info
- 11:00am — Sunnybrook Village, Bookmobile ♡ info
- 12:00pm — The Sharing Table: Food For All ♡ info
- 12:30pm — Summer Meals for Kids & Teens ♡ info
- 1:00pm — Family Art Studio: Clay Play ♡ info
- 1:00pm — Family STEAM Studio: Cardboard Engineering ♡ info
- 1:30pm — Maplewood Manor, Bookmobile ♡ info
- 2:00pm — Art Supply and Hardware Swap ♡ info
- 3:00pm — Bay Bridge Estates, Bookmobile ♡ info
- 4:30pm — D&D or RPG for 4th-6th graders: Session 1 (Tuesdays) ♡ info
- 4:30pm — RPG for 4th-6th graders: Session 2 (Tuesdays) ♡ info
- 5:00pm — Creative Hive Drop-In Hours ♡ info
McArthur Public Library,
Biddeford
- - name: Catan Night — TBA ♡ catan night
- - name: Natural Communities of Biddeford Forest — TBA ♡ biddeford forest
- - name: Pre-K Play Space — TBA ♡ play space
- - name: Witch Hat Ring Holder and Ring Creation — TBA ♡ ring creation
- - name: Youth Ukulele Camp — TBA ♡ ukulele camp
South Portland Public Library,
South Portland
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Destination Storytime at Bug Light Park! at 10:30am
♡
story time
Topsham Public Library,
Topsham
- 10:30am - 11:30am — Read to Topsham Police Department's Comfort Dog Garver ♡ read to dog
- 3:00pm - 3:45pm — Preschool Art ♡ learn art
- 4:00pm - 5:00pm — Kids Art Club (ages 7 - 12) ♡ young artists
Yarmouth Community Services,
Yarmouth
- 10:00am — Garden Tour 'Guest' in morning on June 30th ♡ garden tour
- 1:00pm — Garden Tour 'Guest' in afternoon on June 30th ♡ garden tour
WEDNESDAY - 7/1
Calendar - Hollis School - MSAD 6,
Hollis
- 10:30am — Better Together Playgroup (Ages 0-4) ♡ info
- 1:00pm — Dino Dig (Ages 3-8) ♡ info
- 1:00pm — Bubble Pool-Palooza (Ages 0-6) ♡ info
- 2:30pm — Science Heroes: Digging It (Ages 5-12) ♡ info
- 2:30pm — Bright Star Theatre: Dino Academy (Ages 3-10) ♡ info
- 3:00pm — DIY Stuffed Dinos (Ages 5-9) ♡ info
- 4:00pm — Battle of the Books: Soccer Edition (Ages 7-10) ♡ info
Camp Mini-Me (Ages 3-5) - Cumberland Cape Atlantic YMCA,
Cumberland
- 2:00pm — Get Out! Nature Walk: Wildflowers & Monarchs ♡ nature walk
- 2:00pm — Get Out! Nature Walk: Ferns ♡ nature walk
- 4:00pm — Concert in the Woods with the MacBeth Concert Series ♡ concert woods
Community Programs - Six Rivers Youth Sports,
Topsham
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Eagles Nest (Girls Gr. 3-8) - Eagles Nest Girl's Basketball (Grades 3-8, fall of 2026) at 9:00am
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girl's basketball
Curtis Memorial Library,
Brunswick
- - name: Books We Love, LEGOs, Butterfly Scavenger Hunt and Coloring Pages - Available Anytime — TBA ♡ info
- 10:00am — Brunswick Landing, Bookmobile ♡ info
- 10:00am — Bug Mobile with Chewonki ♡ info
- 10:30am — Everything Butterflies with Jerry Schneider, the Butterfly Guy ♡ info
- 12:00pm — RPG for 4th-6th graders: Session 1 ♡ info
- 1:00pm — RPG for 4th-6th graders: Session 2 ♡ info
- 1:30pm — Harpswell Town Office, Bookmobile ♡ info
- 2:30pm — RPG D&D special session ♡ info
- 3:30pm — Atlantic Pointe Apartments, Bookmobile ♡ info
Events - Organization - Falmouth Chamber of Commerce,
Falmouth
- 10:00am - 11:30am — July Forest Playgroup @ TBD ♡ explore nature
- 10:00am - 11:30am — August Forest Playgroup @ TBD ♡ explore nature
McArthur Public Library,
Biddeford
- - name: Drop-in Arts & Crafts — TBA ♡ arts crafts
- - name: Little Buckaroos Story Time — TBA ♡ story time
- - name: Tech Tuesday — TBA ♡ tech tuesday
Orrs Island Library,
Harpswell
- 10:00am, 11:30am — Chewonki - Tidal Pools ♡ view event
- 10:00am, 11:30am — Chewonki – “Animal Adaptation” ♡ view event
South Portland Public Library,
South Portland
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Storytime for Babies & Toddlers at 1:00pm
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baby toddler
Southworth Planetarium (USM),
Portland
- 10:00am — Chrononaut ♡ explore time
- 1:00pm — Solar System: A Wonderful Journey ♡ explore space
- 2:00pm — From Earth To The Universe ♡ explore universe
Topsham Parks & Recreation,
Topsham
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Eagles Nest (Girls Gr. 3-8) - Eagles Nest Girl's Basketball (Grades 3-8, fall of 2026) at 9:00am
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girl's basketball
Topsham Public Library,
Topsham
- 10:30am - 11:15am — Preschool Storytime ♡ sing songs
- 3:00pm - 4:00pm — Write! A Roundtable Writers’ Group for Teens ♡ creative writing
- 4:00pm - 4:45pm — Tween & Teen Taste Club ♡ taste club
THURSDAY - 7/2
Bullfrog Adventures,
Cape Elizabeth
- 10:30am - 11:00am — Toddler Storytime ♡ toddler storytime
- 3:30pm - 4:30pm — 4-H Program - Ice Cream Making ♡ ice cream making
- 6:00pm - 8:00pm — Local Growers: Locker Project Gallery Reception ♡ gallery reception
Camp Mini-Me (Ages 3-5) - Cumberland Cape Atlantic YMCA,
Cumberland
- 4:30pm — Celebrate the Indian Point Restoration Project ♡ celebrate project
- 7:15pm — Maine Outdoor Film Festival ♡ film festival
Curtis Memorial Library,
Brunswick
- 10:00am — Pathways Early Learning Center, Brunswick ♡ info
- 10:00am — Bright Beginnings at the Landing, Bookmobile ♡ info
- 10:00am — Jayme's House Daycare ♡ info
- 10:30am — Storytime: Let's Celebrate the 4th! ♡ info
- 10:30am — Storybook Art - The World of Lois Ehlert ♡ info
- 10:30am — Story Time with Robyn - Caterpillars and Butterfles ♡ info
- 10:30am — Story Time with Robyn - Boats ♡ info
- 10:30am — Storybook Art- Ice Painting! ♡ info
- 10:30am — Storytime with Robyn - The World of Eric Carle ♡ info
- 10:30am — Story Time with Robyn - Ocean Life ♡ info
- 2:00pm — Day Camp at KF, Bookmobile ♡ info
- 3:30pm — Family Focus Summer camp, Bookmobile ♡ info
Events - Organization - Falmouth Chamber of Commerce,
Falmouth
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Maine Outdoor Film Festival @ Tidewater Farm at 7:30pm - 9:30pm
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watch films
McArthur Public Library,
Biddeford
- - name: Baby & Me — TBA ♡ baby me
- - name: Intro to Book Binding — TBA ♡ book binding
- - name: LEGO Build — TBA ♡ lego build
- - name: Winnie & Wilbur Wednesdays — TBA ♡ winnie wilbur
Old Orchard Beach Recreation,
Old Orchard Beach
- 2:00pm — Ocean Park Association Sand Sculpture Contest 07.02.2026 ♡ sand sculpture
- 9:45pm — Palace Playland and the Pier Fireworks Displays on the beach in front of Palace Playland at 9:45 p.m. ♡ fireworks
Orrs Island Library,
Harpswell
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ANNUAL BOOK AND BAKE SALE - Day One at 10:00am, 2:00pm
♡
view event
Southworth Planetarium (USM),
Portland
- 11:00am — Chrononaut (Time Changed) ♡ explore time
- 1:00pm — Beyond Nirvana ♡ explore stars
Topsham Public Library,
Topsham
- 10:00am - 10:20am — Baby & Me ♡ bond together
- 10:30am - 11:00am — Baby & Me Craft ♡ make art
- 10:30am - 11:00am — Music & Rhyme Time ♡ sing dance
- 11:15am - 12:00pm — Toddler Craft ♡ run wild
- 3:00pm - 5:00pm — Drop-In Legos ♡ build bricks
Yarmouth Community Services,
Yarmouth
- 3:00pm — Farmers' Market Full Season Registration ♡ farmers market
- 3:00pm — Farmers' Market Vendor One Week Registration ♡ farmers market
FRIDAY - 7/3
Camp Mini-Me (Ages 3-5) - Cumberland Cape Atlantic YMCA,
Cumberland
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An Introduction to Nature Journaling at 10:00am
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nature journaling
McArthur Public Library,
Biddeford
- - name: Board Game Lounge — TBA ♡ board game
- - name: Potion Making — TBA ♡ potion making
- - name: Super Smash Bros Tournament — TBA ♡ smash bros
Old Orchard Beach Recreation,
Old Orchard Beach
- 8:00am — TGK Athletics Basketball Tournament ♡ basketball tournament
- 9:00am — OOB Recreation Department hosting Girls High School Round Robin Basketball Games in Memorial Park ♡ girls basketball
Orrs Island Library,
Harpswell
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Annual Book and Bake Sale - Day Two at 10:00am, 2:00pm
♡
view event
Prince Memorial Library,
Cumberland
- 4:00pm — Zen Coloring for Kids ♡ info
- 9:30am — Nature Stroll at the Town Forest Trailhead at Cumberland Town Hall ♡ info
- 9:30am — Nature Stroll at LongWoods Preserve ♡ info
- 9:30am — Nature Stroll at Skyline Farm ♡ info
- 9:30am — Nature Stroll at Knight's Pond ♡ info
- 9:30am — Nature Stroll at Memak Preserve, North Yarmouth ♡ info
- 9:30am — Nature Stroll at Read Family Farm & Woods in Cumberland ♡ info
Topsham Public Library,
Topsham
- 10:00am - 11:30am — Movement Morning ♡ active play
- 1:30pm - 5:45pm — Nintendo Switch Club ♡ teen gamers
Welcome To Waterford Country School - Strong Roots. Bright F,
Waterford
- - name: KID ZONE OPENS — TBA ♡ kid zone
- 1:15pm — Doug Twitchell Ventriloquist ♡ ventriloquist
- 2:30pm — Youth Mini Horse & Steer Relay Pull ♡ youth relay
- 5:00pm — Pig Scramble 5&6 yr old ♡ pig scramble
Wilbur's of Maine Chocolate,
Freeport
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Chocolate Pizza Friday, July 3rd at 1:00pm
♡
chocolate pizza
SATURDAY - 7/4
Calendar - Hollis School - MSAD 6,
Hollis
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Music & Movement with Miss Jackie (Ages 0-6) at 11:00am
♡
info
Camp Mini-Me (Ages 3-5) - Cumberland Cape Atlantic YMCA,
Cumberland
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A Basket Picnic! Paddle to Basket Island With Portland Paddle at 8:00am
♡
paddle picnic
Old Orchard Beach Recreation,
Old Orchard Beach
- 10:00am — Ocean Park Independence Day Parade 07.04.2026 CHANGE IN DATE ♡ independence day
- 6:00pm — Ocean Park Association Square and Line Dancing 07.04.2026 ♡ square dancing
Orrs Island Library,
Harpswell
- 10:00am, 11:30am — Bob Lloyd Magic. ♡ view event
- 10:00am, 2:00pm — Annual Book Sale - final day! ♡ view event
Point Passadumkeag River Cabins,
Parsonsfield
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One Year Wilder: Celebrate College Hill’s First Birthday at 10:00am, 2:00pm
♡
celebrate birthday
Welcome To Waterford Country School - Strong Roots. Bright F,
Waterford
- 11:00am — Jr Firefighter Competition ♡ firefighter
- 5:00pm — Pig Scramble 7&8 yr old ♡ pig scramble
Windham Historical Society,
Windham
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Fourth Annual Fall Harvest Festival at 10:00am, 3:00pm
♡
fall festival
aoec brunswick programs - Adaptive Outdoor Education Center,
Brunswick
- 10:00am - 1:00pm — Santa Day ♡ meet santa
- 1:00pm - 3:00pm — Colonial Times Workshop: Preserving and Using Plants and Flowers ♡ explore plants
- 1:00pm - 3:00pm — Colonial Times Workshop: Bird Lore and Imagery ♡ learn birds
SUNDAY - 7/5
Camp Mini-Me (Ages 3-5) - Cumberland Cape Atlantic YMCA,
Cumberland
- 12:00pm — Turd Pollock Raft Benefit Concert ♡ raft concert
- 3:00pm — Trail Fest Celebration & Fundraiser ♡ trail fest
Events - Organization - Falmouth Chamber of Commerce,
Falmouth
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Mushroom ID Walk with North Spore at 10:00am - 12:00pm
♡
explore mushrooms
Kennebunk Parks & Recreation,
Kennebunk
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Summer Tennis in the Parks (Youth) at 10:00am
♡
tennis youth
Welcome To Waterford Country School - Strong Roots. Bright F,
Waterford
- 10:00am — Youth Livestock Grooming & Fitting Demo, Contest to Follow ♡ livestock demo
- 12:00pm — Pig Scramble 9&10 yr ♡ pig scramble
- 2:15pm — Kiddie Tractor Pull ♡ tractor pull