Outdoor Things to Do with Kids in Maine
WEEK OF JUNE 1 – 7, 2026
MONDAY - 6/1
Ages - Children's Day School of Wilton,
Wilton
—
Make Your Own TAQA for Grades 4-7 at 4:00pm
♡
make taqa
Apple Hill Stables, LLC - 6th Annual Charity Rodeo September,
Lee
—
Summer Reading Program Crafts! at 10:00am
♡
crafts
Arts In The Barn Cushing/ Cushing Historical Society - Origi,
Cushing
—
Scottish Country Dancing in Bucksport at 4:30pm - 6:30pm
♡
join the fun
Autumn's Gate: Niagara's Horseback Riding & Family Fun First,
Strong
- 10:00am — Play Lab: Parachutes ♡ explore
- 10:30am — Carol D. Simmons Storytime Club: Amazing Animals ♡ story time
Biddeford ME Activities - Maine Vacation - The Lincoln Hotel,
Biddeford
- 4:30pm - 7:30pm — Biddeford Little League Baseball - TEE BALL PRACTICES ♡ tee ball
- 4:30pm - 8:00pm — Biddeford Little League Softball Practice ♡ softball practice
Blue Hill Community Events,
Blue Hill
—
Colloquy Downeast - Big Ideas in Books for Young Readers at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
♡
big ideas
Events Calendar - Freeport Conservation Trust,
Bradley
- 10:00am — Meridian Stories: Build Your World ♡ build world
- 3:00pm — Freeport Community Services: Weekly Ukulele Jam ♡ ukulele jam
Festivals & Events Calendar for the Region - Visit Lubec Mai,
Baileyville
—
Lego Club at 2:45pm
♡
build create
Great Oaks Wilderness Sanctuary,
Parsonsfield
- 10:00am - 5:00pm — April School Vacation week: Made for a Nation ♡ explore nation
- 11:00am - 5:00pm — Boston Spring Market ♡ spring market
Hitchcock Center for the Environment - Education for a Healt,
Amherst
—
Junior Nature Play Afterschool at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
♡
play afterschool
Homeschool Family Camp - Fall - Hartland Christian Camp,
Hartland
—
Design a Coloring Page Contest
♡
design contest
Kennebunkport Community Events,
Kennebunkport
—
LAUNCH! A Maritime Festival Event
♡
maritime festival
METIS OF MAINE Gathering & Powwow - The Wandering Bull, LLC,
Dayton
- Carnival at The Mall at Fairfield Commons ♡ join us
- 9:00am — Dayton Live Creative Academy Summer Camp: TBD The Musical ♡ summer camp
Midcoast Conservancy / Hidden Valley Nature Center,
Jefferson
—
Afterschool Mountain Bike Ride at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
♡
ride bikes
Nearby Sightseeing Spots - Balsam Cove Campground,
Orient
—
FREE YOUTH-LED WEBINAR: NAVIGATING DIGITAL SPACES at 6:00pm
♡
youth webinar
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
Perkins Arboretum,
Waterville
- 2:00pm — Alewife Migration Walks at Mill Brook Preserve ♡ explore nature
- 3:00pm — Spring Four Season Walk at Crystal Spring Farm ♡ walk together
- 3:00pm — Spring Native Plant Walk at Crystal Spring Farm ♡ discover plants
Rainy Day Guide - Wells - ELMWOOD – Resort Hotel,
Caswell
—
Horseshoe Crab Adventure: Living Fossils in Harpswell at 4:00pm
♡
explore nature
Recreation and entertainment in the Central Maine Area,
Bingham
—
Toddler Time: All About Bees at 10:00am
♡
explore bees
The Greater Portsmouth Chamber of Commerce, Inc.,,
City of Ellsworth
—
Kids Bowl Free 2026 at Bowl-O-Rama
♡
kids bowl free
Wild Blueberry Heritage Center,
Jefferson
- 5:30pm — STEAM Session: Baking Soda Painting ♡ steam session
- 9:30am — Tiny Tales ♡ tiny tales
TUESDAY - 6/2
Ages - Children's Day School of Wilton,
Wilton
—
Firefighter Storytime at 10:30am
♡
firefighter storytime
Apple Hill Stables, LLC - 6th Annual Charity Rodeo September,
Lee
- 10:30am — On The Table Color Your Own Dinosaur Keychain ♡ dinosaur keychain
- 5:00pm — Bonita Springs Summer Reading Kickoff Party ♡ kickoff party
Arts In The Barn Cushing/ Cushing Historical Society - Origi,
Cushing
—
Irish Set Dancing in Yarmouth at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
♡
come join us
Biddeford ME Activities - Maine Vacation - The Lincoln Hotel,
Biddeford
—
BYFA Free Football Camp at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
♡
football camp
Boothbay Region Land Trust,
Boothbay
—
Trail Tuesday: Hike Saunders Preserve at 10:00am
♡
explore nature
Brooks - Belfast Area Chamber of Commerce,
Brooklin
- Music and Movement ♡ music movement
- 2:30pm — Here Comes the Sun ♡ create sun
Caribou Viking Riders Activities and Events,
Caratunk
- Blast-Off Rocketry!! - Blast-Off Rocketry!! ♡ rocket science
- 10:30am — All Sorts of Sports - All Sorts of Lil' Sports Session 2 ♡ lil sports
Cumberland County Fairgrounds,
Cumberland
- Cumberland County 4H June Jamboree ♡ explore
- Maine Antique Power Association ♡ see history
Hitchcock Center for the Environment - Education for a Healt,
Amherst
- 10:00am - 11:15am — Springtime Little Bear Nature Walk ♡ little bear walk
- 3:30pm - 5:30pm — Girls into the Wild ♡ girls into wild
- 3:30pm - 5:30pm — Nature Play Afterschool ♡ nature play
METIS OF MAINE Gathering & Powwow - The Wandering Bull, LLC,
Dayton
- 12:00pm — CURIO at Courthouse Square ♡ free entertainment
- 5:00pm — Tasty Tuesday Food Truck Rallies ♡ tasty tuesday
Our Programs - Northfield Community Nursery School,
Northfield
—
Together Tuesday at 9:30am - 11:00am
♡
together tuesday
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
The Greater Portsmouth Chamber of Commerce, Inc.,,
City of Ellsworth
- Junior Science: The Wonders of Water ♡ junior science
- Be Like Blippi Tour ♡ blippi tour
Wild Blueberry Heritage Center,
Jefferson
—
Homeschool Session: Dinosaur Day at 1:00pm
♡
homeschool session
Wyonegonic Camps - Historic Girls' Summer Camp in Denmark, M,
Denmark
—
Community Gathering Night at 6:00pm, 8:30pm
♡
gather and share
WEDNESDAY - 6/3
Ages - Children's Day School of Wilton,
Wilton
- 10:30am — Beach Boogie Toddler Dance Party ♡ toddler dance party
- 4:00pm — Hayley Kiyoko Party ♡ hayley kiyoko party
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
Blue Hill Community Events,
Blue Hill
—
Art for Homeschoolers (Ages 3 to 5) at 9:00am - 10:00am
♡
art for kids
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
Calendar • Kids Summer Series - City of Westfield,
Westfield
—
Westfield CFCE Caregiver Conversations at 6:00pm
♡
info
Caribou Viking Riders Activities and Events,
Caratunk
—
Karate For Kids - Karate For Kids at 5:30pm
♡
karate for kids
Competitions - Springfield Fair,
Springfield
—
Little Notes Pop Up Class with the Community Music School of Springfield at 1:30pm
♡
music class
Events - Organization - Falmouth Chamber of Commerce,
Falmouth
—
Warbler Walk @ River Point Conservation Area at 8:00am
♡
register here
Festivals & Events Calendar for the Region - Visit Lubec Mai,
Baileyville
—
Wiggles and Giggles at 10:30am
♡
play time
Great Oaks Wilderness Sanctuary,
Parsonsfield
—
Mornings at the Museum at 10:00am - 10:30am
♡
museum mornings
Homeschool Family Camp - Fall - Hartland Christian Camp,
Hartland
- 10:00am — Family Storytime On the Go! ♡ family storytime
- 4:00pm — Afternoon Craft Time ♡ craft time
NEHSS - Northeast Harbor Fleet,
Northeast Harbor
—
MDI Historical: "What Happened Here?" with Raney Bench at 5:30pm
♡
info
Parks, Playgrounds and Gardens - Town of Sorrento, Maine,
Somerville
—
Ward 3 Slice of the City at 5:00pm
♡
meet up
Plan Your Family Vacation in Maine - Camp Arcadia,
Newfield
—
Youth World Bicycle Day
♡
create craft
Recreation and entertainment in the Central Maine Area,
Bingham
—
Music in Motion: Singin’ in the Rain at 10:00am
♡
sing along
Wild Blueberry Heritage Center,
Jefferson
- 10:00am — Super Kids ♡ super kids
- 4:30pm — Crafty Creatives: Chalk Painting ♡ crafty creatives
THURSDAY - 6/4
Ages - Children's Day School of Wilton,
Wilton
—
Petite Concerts for Little Ones at 11:00am
♡
petite concerts
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
Biddeford ME Activities - Maine Vacation - The Lincoln Hotel,
Biddeford
- 5:00pm - 6:15pm — Tiger Recreation Track & Field - Track & Field: 1st & 2nd Grade Spring 2026 ♡ track and field
- 5:00pm - 6:15pm — Tiger Recreation Track & Field - Track & Field: 3rd - 5th Grade Spring 2026 ♡ track and field
- 8:00am - 1:30pm — Field Day for St. James School ♡ field day
- 8:00am - 1:30pm — St. James Field Day ♡ field day
- 9:30am - 10:30am — Tiny Tigers ♡ tiny tigers
Blue Hill Community Events,
Blue Hill
- 3:30pm - 4:30pm — Ballet | Grades 5-12 ♡ ballet grades
- 4:30pm - 5:30pm — Contemporary / Modern Dance for grades 5-12 ♡ modern dance
Boothbay Community Events,
Boothbay
- 9:00am — Boothbay Farmers Market ♡ farmers market
- 9:00am — BHML Plant Sale ♡ plant sale
Boothbay Region Land Trust,
Boothbay
—
Thursday Morning Bird Walks: Oak Point Farm at 7:30am
♡
bird watching
Calendar - The Game Loft,
Belfast
—
All-Ages Open Studio in the Community Room | Fiber Exploration
♡
open studio
Calendar - Town of Burlington, Maine,
Burlington
—
Knit for your Neighbors at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
♡
knit together
Family Fun - Bangor Downtown,
Bangor
- 4:00pm — Teen Fun with 4-H ♡ join in
- 6:00pm — Film Screening of "The Extraordinary Caterpillar" ♡ watch film
Homeschool Family Camp - Fall - Hartland Christian Camp,
Hartland
—
Sensory Play Day at 10:00am
♡
sensory play
The Greater Portsmouth Chamber of Commerce, Inc.,,
City of Ellsworth
—
2026 Car or Cash Raffle Supporting Children's Museum of NH
♡
childrens museum raffle
Town Departments - The Town of Norway - Norway, Maine,
Norway
—
Understanding Breastfeeding at 4:00pm
♡
learn to breastfeed
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
Biddeford ME Activities - Maine Vacation - The Lincoln Hotel,
Biddeford
—
Biddeford Intermediate School Field Trip at 9:00am - 1:00pm
♡
school field trip
Brooks - Belfast Area Chamber of Commerce,
Brooklin
—
Nunley’s Carousel Open at 12:30pm
♡
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
Events Calendar - Freeport Conservation Trust,
Bradley
—
Freeport Farmers Market at 10:00am
♡
farmers market
Great Oaks Wilderness Sanctuary,
Parsonsfield
—
KidsJam at Berklee – Free at 11:00am - 12:00pm
♡
kids jam
Homeschool Family Camp - Fall - Hartland Christian Camp,
Hartland
—
Summer Partnership with Encore Youth Theater: Performance of Magic Tree House: Pirates Past Noon at 7:00pm
♡
magic tree house
Recreation and entertainment in the Central Maine Area,
Bingham
—
June First Friday Art Show and Free Admission Night at 4:00pm
♡
art night
SATURDAY - 6/6
Ages - Children's Day School of Wilton,
Wilton
—
Wilton Library's Ice Cream Social 2026 at 12:30pm
♡
ice cream social
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
Autumn's Gate: Niagara's Horseback Riding & Family Fun First,
Strong
—
Girl Scouts Event: Digital Game Design Badge at 10:00am
♡
earn badge
Blue Hill Community Events,
Blue Hill
- 10:00am - 10:45am — Mommy & Me Ballet (for Pre-K & Kindergarten children & their caregivers) ♡ mommy me ballet
- 3:00pm - 4:30pm — Family Friendly Printmaking Workshop ♡ family printmaking
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
Event Calendar - Kennebunk-Kennebunkport-Arundel Chamber of,
Arundel
—
Kennebunk Artisans Marketplace
♡
explore art
Event List - Addison County Chamber of Commerce,
Addison
- Middlebury Farmer's Market ♡ farmers market
- Lego Club ♡ lego club
- Sheep & Wool Day ♡ wool day
Events - Organization - Falmouth Chamber of Commerce,
Falmouth
—
Wildflower Walk @ Community Park at 9:00am
♡
register here
Farmington Community Events,
Farmington
—
Maine’s Mega Yard Sale at Farmington Fairgrounds! at 08:00am, 02:00pm
♡
mega yard sale
Festivals & Events Calendar for the Region - Visit Lubec Mai,
Baileyville
—
Lubec Market ! at 10:00am, 12:00pm
♡
shop local
Gouldsboro Historical Society,
Gouldsboro
—
Guided Birding Walk at Jordan River Preserve at 8:00am
♡
birding walk
Homeschool Family Camp - Fall - Hartland Christian Camp,
Hartland
—
Summer Reading Challenge Kickoff at 11:00am
♡
reading kickoff
Midcoast Conservancy / Hidden Valley Nature Center,
Jefferson
—
Ride the Rails to Hike the Trails at 11:00am - 2:00pm
♡
ride hike
Nearby Sightseeing Spots - Balsam Cove Campground,
Orient
- 10:00am — Family History Day 1776 ♡ family history day
- 1:00pm — Celebrate the 250th with Art ♡ celebrate art
Our Programs - Northfield Community Nursery School,
Northfield
—
Rainbow Run at 8:00am - 10:30am
♡
rainbow run
Plan Your Family Vacation in Maine - Camp Arcadia,
Newfield
—
Youth Seashell Creations!
♡
create masterpiece
Rainy Day Guide - Wells - ELMWOOD – Resort Hotel,
Caswell
—
Harpswell Hiking Challenge at 9:00am
♡
get outside
Rangeley Lakes Regional School,
Rangeley
—
White Nose Pete Fly Fishing Festival at 9:00am
♡
explore fishing
Recreation and entertainment in the Central Maine Area,
Bingham
—
Imagination Station: Blue Blocks Build Day at 10:00am
♡
build day
The Greater Portsmouth Chamber of Commerce, Inc.,,
City of Ellsworth
- Seacoast Eat Local Portsmouth Farmers' Market ♡ farmers market
- Raising a Sheep Flock for Wool Fiber Production Workshop ♡ sheep workshop
- 14th Annual NH Maker Fest ♡ maker fest
Town Departments - The Town of Norway - Norway, Maine,
Norway
—
Baby Basics In Person (2026) at 9:30am
♡
baby basics
Young's Jersey Dairy: Homemade Ice Cream & Family Fun on the,
Dayton
—
METIS OF MAINE Gathering and Powwow at 9:00am
♡
gather and powwow
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
Caribou Viking Riders Activities and Events,
Caratunk
- 10:00am — Spring Tennis in the Parks (Youth) - Spring Red Ball - Grades 1-2 ♡ youth tennis
- 11:00am — Spring Tennis in the Parks (Youth) - Spring Orange Ball - Grades 3-5 ♡ youth tennis
- 2:30pm — Spring Tennis in the Parks (Youth) - Spring Green Ball - Grades 6-8 ♡ youth tennis
Event Calendar - Kennebunk-Kennebunkport-Arundel Chamber of,
Arundel
—
Superhero Beach Fun Run/Walk
♡
run for kids
Great Oaks Wilderness Sanctuary,
Parsonsfield
- 10:00am - 5:00pm — Boston Family Days at MFA ♡ family days
- 12:00pm - 7:00pm — Caribbean American Heritage Festival Boston ♡ heritage festival
Kennebunkport Community Events,
Kennebunkport
—
Artisans Marketplace and Farmers Market
♡
marketplace farmers market
Monthly Kids' Craft Pop Up at The Allagash Bungalow - Event,
Allagash
- 10:00am — Fountain Hills Youth Theater Summer Performing Arts Camps ♡ join theater
- 12:00am — The Oz Experience in Philadelphia: Escape the Wicked Glitch ♡ escape oz
- 12:00am — The Oz Experience in Oklahoma City: Escape the Wicked Glitch ♡ escape oz
- 12:00am — The Oz Experience in Dallas: Escape the Wicked Glitch ♡ escape oz
- 12:00am — The Oz Experience in Virginia Beach: Escape the Wicked Glitch ♡ escape oz
- 12:00am — The Oz Experience in Augusta: Escape the Wicked Glitch ♡ escape oz
- 12:00pm — 2026 Young Musicians Concert ♡ hear music
- 1:00am — The Oz Experience in Omaha: Escape the Wicked Glitch ♡ escape oz
- 1:00am — The Oz Experience in Charlotte: Escape the Wicked Glitch ♡ escape oz
- 3:00pm — Clearview Library District: Unearth A Story – Summer Adventure Program Kick-Off ♡ dig in
- 6:30pm — Sunset Run for the Park 5K Run/Walk ♡ join run
- 7:00pm — Ukulele Strumalong ♡ strum along
- 9:00am — CAMP INNOVATION: Summer Camp ♡ explore camp
Parks, Playgrounds and Gardens - Town of Sorrento, Maine,
Somerville
—
SomerStreets: Carnaval at 2:00pm
♡
join the fun