things to do with kids in new england
Outdoor Things to Do with Kids in Midcoast, ME
WEEK OF JUNE 1 – 7, 2026
MONDAY - 6/1
Arts In The Barn Cushing/ Cushing Historical Society - Origi,
Cushing
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Scottish Country Dancing in Bucksport at 4:30pm - 6:30pm
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join the fun
Midcoast Conservancy / Hidden Valley Nature Center,
Jefferson
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Afterschool Mountain Bike Ride at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
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ride bikes
Outdoor Learning for Kids - The Trustees of Reservations,
Appleton
- Where Land Meets Sea: A Coskata–Coatue Nature Tour ♡ explore nature
- Home to Two Revolutions: Tour of the Old Manse ♡ historic home tour
Wild Blueberry Heritage Center,
Jefferson
- 5:30pm — STEAM Session: Baking Soda Painting ♡ steam session
- 9:30am — Tiny Tales ♡ tiny tales
TUESDAY - 6/2
Arts In The Barn Cushing/ Cushing Historical Society - Origi,
Cushing
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Irish Set Dancing in Yarmouth at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
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come join us
Boothbay Region Land Trust,
Boothbay
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Trail Tuesday: Hike Saunders Preserve at 10:00am
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explore nature
Brooks - Belfast Area Chamber of Commerce,
Brooklin
- Music and Movement ♡ music movement
- 2:30pm — Here Comes the Sun ♡ create sun
Outdoor Learning for Kids - The Trustees of Reservations,
Appleton
- Barnyard Story Hour at Appleton Farms ♡ farm story time
- Castle Hill Tour: Cupola with a View ♡ architecture tour
- Barnyard Story Hour at Weir River Farm ♡ farm stories
- Castle Hill Tour: Guest of the Cranes ♡ historic tour
Wild Blueberry Heritage Center,
Jefferson
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Homeschool Session: Dinosaur Day at 1:00pm
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homeschool session
WEDNESDAY - 6/3
Arts In The Barn Cushing/ Cushing Historical Society - Origi,
Cushing
- 6:30pm - 8:30pm — Scottish Country Dancing in Belfast ♡ join the fun
- 6:45pm - 9:00pm — English Country Dancing in Brunswick ♡ try to come
Brooks - Belfast Area Chamber of Commerce,
Brooklin
- Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! The Musical! ♡ pigeon musical
- 11:00am — Mini Mingle ♡ mini mingle
Parks, Playgrounds and Gardens - Town of Sorrento, Maine,
Somerville
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Ward 3 Slice of the City at 5:00pm
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meet up
Wild Blueberry Heritage Center,
Jefferson
- 10:00am — Super Kids ♡ super kids
- 4:30pm — Crafty Creatives: Chalk Painting ♡ crafty creatives
THURSDAY - 6/4
Arts In The Barn Cushing/ Cushing Historical Society - Origi,
Cushing
- 6:00pm - 8:00pm — Bread n Jam ♡ all are welcome
- 6:30pm - 8:30pm — Scottish Country Dancing – Weekly Class, Topsham ♡ learn the steps
- 7:00pm - 10:00pm — Portland Intown Contra Dance ♡ all ages welcome
Boothbay Community Events,
Boothbay
- 9:00am — Boothbay Farmers Market ♡ farmers market
- 9:00am — BHML Plant Sale ♡ plant sale
Boothbay Region Land Trust,
Boothbay
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Thursday Morning Bird Walks: Oak Point Farm at 7:30am
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bird watching
Calendar - The Game Loft,
Belfast
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All-Ages Open Studio in the Community Room | Fiber Exploration
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open studio
FRIDAY - 6/5
Arts In The Barn Cushing/ Cushing Historical Society - Origi,
Cushing
- 6:00pm - 11:00pm — Flying Shoes 1st Fri Community Dance & Contras ♡ all musicians welcome
- 6:00pm - 7:00pm — Flying Shoes Radio Hour ♡ contra dance music
- 7:30pm - 10:30pm — Seacoast Contra Dance ♡ high-spirited fun
Brooks - Belfast Area Chamber of Commerce,
Brooklin
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Nunley’s Carousel Open at 12:30pm
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carousel open
Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens,
Boothbay
- Homeschool Days: Spring Wildflowers (Ages 8-18) ♡ explore nature
- Homeschool Days: Wabanaki Traditions (Ages 8-18) ♡ learn traditions
- Homeschool Days: Pond Life (Ages 3-12) ♡ explore pond
SATURDAY - 6/6
Arts In The Barn Cushing/ Cushing Historical Society - Origi,
Cushing
- 2:00pm - 3:30pm — Afternoon Concert with Boston Scottish Fiddle Orchestra and Belfast Bay Fiddlers ♡ afternoon concert
- 4:00pm - 8:30pm — MidCoast Maine Community Square Dance Party – RETURNS! ♡ family dance
- 7:00pm - 8:30pm — Primordial Waters: Aquatic Contact Improvisation ♡ move intuitively
- 7:00pm - 9:00pm — International Folk Dancing ♡ all dances taught
Boothbay Community Events,
Boothbay
- 10:00am — 'Veterans and Community Connection Expo' coming to BRVM ♡ expo
- 11:00am — Historic New England Open Houses ♡ open houses
- 7:00pm — Castlebay in Concert ♡ concert
Brooks - Belfast Area Chamber of Commerce,
Brooklin
- 12:00pm — Whatever Floats Your Boat ♡ boat test
- 9:00am — Members Only Hour ♡ members hour
Midcoast Conservancy / Hidden Valley Nature Center,
Jefferson
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Ride the Rails to Hike the Trails at 11:00am - 2:00pm
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ride hike
SUNDAY - 6/7
Arts In The Barn Cushing/ Cushing Historical Society - Origi,
Cushing
- 2:00pm - 5:00pm — Downeast Session in Lubec ♡ all welcome
- 5:30pm - 7:30pm — Kennebunk Scottish Country Dance Class ♡ learn and enjoy
- 6:30pm - 9:00pm — Hackmatack Contra Dance (Berwick) ♡ contra dances
Parks, Playgrounds and Gardens - Town of Sorrento, Maine,
Somerville
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SomerStreets: Carnaval at 2:00pm
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join the fun