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Outdoor Things to Do with Kids in Maine
WEEK OF JUNE 1 – 7, 2026

MONDAY - 6/1

2025 Schedule – Harmony Free Fair, Hanover Old McFaye’s Summer Farm Camp at 8:30am farm camp
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 & Entertainment, City of Ellsworth EXHIBIT: Betty & Barney explore exhibit
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
Calendar • Kids Summer Series - City of Westfield, Westfield
  • 10:00am — CFCE Playgroup info
  • 3:45pm — Kids Beading info
  • 5:45pm — Girl Scouts Troop 65265 info
Camden Community Events, Camden Paces for PAWS 5k Race & 1 Mile Family Fun Walk join in
Dixfield - River Valley Chamber of Commerce, Dexter Lego Club at 4:30pm lego club
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
NEHSS - Northeast Harbor Fleet, Northeast Harbor Lego Club at 3:00pm info
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
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
Rec Department - Town of Charleston, Maine, Charleston Kids Camp-Summer at 9:00am join in
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

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
Bar Harbor Community Events, Bar Harbor Baby and Toddler Time join in
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
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
METIS OF MAINE Gathering & Powwow - The Wandering Bull, LLC, Dayton
Mount Desert Island High School, Swans Island Spring Carnival spring carnival
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
PENOBSCOT NATION COMMUNITY DAYS, Penobscot Penobscot Café at 10:00am socialize
The Greater Portsmouth Chamber of Commerce, Inc.,, City of Ellsworth
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
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
Bar Harbor Community Events, Bar Harbor Art for Homeschoolers (Ages 3 to 5) create art
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
Calendar - The Game Loft, Belfast Community Clay Studio for Kids clay studio
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
Cumberland County Fairgrounds, Cumberland Girls on The Run – 5K Road Race join race
Events - Friends of Starling Hall, Fayette Storytime (Birth-5) at 10:30am storytime
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
Mount Desert Island High School, Swans Island Marching Practice marching practice
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
Thomaston Community Events, Thomaston Playgroup at 10:30am playgroup
Wild Blueberry Heritage Center, Jefferson

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
Bar Harbor Community Events, Bar Harbor
  • Ballet | Grades 5-12 dance now
  • Contemporary / Modern Dance for grades 5-12 dance now
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
Boothbay Region Land Trust, Boothbay Thursday Morning Bird Walks: Oak Point Farm at 7:30am bird watching
Brooks - Belfast Area Chamber of Commerce, Brooklin Little Learners Art Lab at 11:30am art lab
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
Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens, Boothbay Free Hike the Trolls at 1:00pm hike the trolls
Coastal Mountains Land Trust, Camden Happy Wanderers: Bald Mountain at 10:00am happy wanderers
Dixfield - River Valley Chamber of Commerce, Dexter Club Create Book Club at 4:30pm book club
Events - Friends of Starling Hall, Fayette Free Play (Birth-5) at 10:30am free play
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
Mount Desert Island High School, Swans Island Music Field Day music field day
NEHSS - Northeast Harbor Fleet, Northeast Harbor
  • 10:30am — Baby/Toddler Storytime info
  • 3:00pm — Family Book Club- The BFG by Roald Dahl info
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
Wild Blueberry Heritage Center, Jefferson Family Story Hour at 6:30pm family story hour

FRIDAY - 6/5

2025 Schedule – Harmony Free Fair, Hanover Water Works at 9:00am water works
Ages - Children's Day School of Wilton, Wilton Family Playgroup at 10:30am family playgroup
Arts In The Barn Cushing/ Cushing Historical Society - Origi, Cushing
Bar Harbor Community Events, Bar Harbor Stained Glass Mosaic - Birches create mosaic
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
Calendar - The Game Loft, Belfast Open Farm & Live Music at Toddy Pond Farm open farm
Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens, Boothbay
Event List - Addison County Chamber of Commerce, Addison Bixby Storytime story time
Events - Friends of Starling Hall, Fayette BKM Crafts @ Roberts Park at 12:00pm bkm crafts
Events Calendar - Freeport Conservation Trust, Bradley Freeport Farmers Market at 10:00am farmers market
Family Fun - Bangor Downtown, Bangor First Friday Art Walks explore art
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
Plan Your Family Vacation in Maine - Camp Arcadia, Newfield Storytime at 10:00am join us
Recreation and entertainment in the Central Maine Area, Bingham June First Friday Art Show and Free Admission Night at 4:00pm art night
Thomaston Community Events, Thomaston Family Movie Night at 5:00pm movie 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
Eddington Elementary School, Eddington Hoedown at the Campground at 11:30am join in
Event Calendar - Kennebunk-Kennebunkport-Arundel Chamber of, Arundel Kennebunk Artisans Marketplace explore art
Event List - Addison County Chamber of Commerce, Addison
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
NEHSS - Northeast Harbor Fleet, Northeast Harbor All Ages Storytime at 10:00am info
Nearby Sightseeing Spots - Balsam Cove Campground, Orient
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
Thomaston Community Events, Thomaston All Ages Story Time at 10:30am story time
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

2025 Schedule – Harmony Free Fair, Hanover June’s Sensory Sunday at 10:00am sensory sunday
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
Generations of Impact at Eagle Lake - The Navigators, Eagle Lake
  • Day Camp at Glen Eyrie register
  • Day Camp at Glen Eyrie + Garden of the Gods Club register
  • Crew at Glen Eyrie register
  • Day Camp at The Club at Flying Horse register
  • Day Camp at Cornerstone Church register
  • Day Camp at Rez.Church register
  • Day Camp at South Fellowship register
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
Programs, Greenfield The Pool is Open for the Season pool open

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