4/11/2022 COVID Update: The State of Maine no longer requires masking or proof of vaccination to attend any public events, but individual venues are free to do so. For the latest information, visit the Center for Disease Control and Prevention or the State of Maine’s COVID site.

Blueberry Festival

Winslow Congregational Church 12 Lithgow Street, Winslow, ME

Blueberry Pancake Breakfast 7 am to 10 am Bounce House, kids games and more, 10 am to 1 pm Blueberry Café 7 am to 1 pm. Blueberry pie sale, yard sale, baked goods, children’s activities, agricultural exhibition, face painting, fire truck, police car, live music, 50/50 raffle and more.

Earth Jams! with Matt Loosigian

Waterville Public Library 73 Elm Street, Waterville, ME

Sing and dance and make your own music with Matt!   (www.earthjams.com ) "Jump on the Song Toboggan and sing-a-long with Matt Loosigian of Earth Jams.   "Matt is a Woolwich, ME based folk singer, guitarist, and songwriter specializing in playful, funny songs about ecology and being green. Join him as he works his musical magic […]

Free

Amazing Mammals

L.C. Bates Museum, Good Will-Hinckley 14 Easler Road, Hinckley, ME

While we mostly focus on Maine wildlife, you might be surprised to discover the number of “oddball” creatures housed in the museum collections! In this special program, we will highlight the amazing diversity of mammals, roaming the museum from anteater to platypus, from baboon to sloth! Admission: $3 for adults, $1 for children.

$1 – $3

Missoula Children’s Theatre: The Princess and the Pea

Waterville Opera House 1 Common Street, Waterville, ME, United States

Envision a kingdom of snow where the residents are Winter Wind Workers, Blizzard Bringers, Icicle Sharpeners and Snow Smoothers, ruled by the Storm King and the Snow Queen. Add to that a Prince looking for a proper Princess to share the throne. Now imagine the Princess and her friend the Pea living in a kingdom […]

$5 – $7

Simons and Goodwin at the Union Coffeehouse

Union Church of Belgrade Lakes 67 Main Street, Belgrade Lakes, ME

The final Union Coffeehouse of the 2018 summer season will feature the delightful music of Simons and Goodwin. The tight-knit harmonies of Renee Goodwin and Bob Simons have made them one of our favorite headliners at the Coffeehouse for the past 12 years. Central Maine’s favorite folk-singing duo performs both original and traditional folk and […]

$5

Sing

Benton Family Fun Park 269 Neck Road, Benton, ME

A koala impresario stages a gala singing competition in order to save his theater. The contest attracts in the attention of such musically inclined animals such as a harried pig mom, a teenage gorilla, a shy elephant, and a punk porcupine. Rated PG. Kennebec Federal Savings presents their first annual Saturday Movie Nights at Benton […]

Free

Maine Appreciation Day

Bowl in the Pines, Snow Pond Center for the Arts Geranium Lane (off Route 23), Sidney, ME

(New England Music Camp Band & Orchestra Concert, 3:00 - 5:00)

Free

Bible’s Buried Secrets

First Congregational Church, UCC 21 College Avenue, Waterville, ME

BIBLICAL ARCHEOLOGY - THE BIBLE'S BURIED SECRETS Dr. Steven W. Mann will be showing and moderating a discussion of the 2008 PBS NOVA documentary called "The Bible's Buried Secrets" on Sunday August 12th from 6:00PM - 8:30PM at the Waterville UCC.  This program presents recent mainstream archeological scholarship, including discussions from world renowned archeologists and […]

Dogs to the Rescue

First Congregational Church, UCC 21 College Avenue, Waterville, ME

Come enjoy a community cookout at 6 PM, followed by a puppet show, Dogs to the Rescue at 7 PM. Dogs to the Rescue is a lively puppet comedy about dogs who train people to stop climate change. Flash and Diego are the furry stars of Dogs to the Rescue. They make people laugh as they […]

Don Campbell: An Evening of Dan Fogelberg Music

Alumni Hall, Snow Pond Center for the Arts Goldenrod Lane (off Route 23), Sidney, ME

Don Campbell is a singer-songwriter, composer, and multi-instrumentalist whose music is inspired by sources as diverse as the Celtic and Canadian Maritimes music of his family to Dan Fogelberg, Vince Gill, the Beatles and novelist, Stephen King. Writing in genres including adult contemporary, country, Celtic, Christmas, bluegrass, and rock, Don has released 12 CDs, most […]

$20

The Role of Failure in the Creative Life

Winslow Public Library 136 Halifax Street, Winslow, ME

Maine author Monica Wood will speak on “The Role of Failure in the Creative Life.”  Wood’s most recent novel, The One-in-a-Million Boy, earned international interest, with 22 foreign editions in over 30 countries. She is also the author of When We Were the Kennedys, a New England bestseller, Oprah magazine summer-reading pick, and winner of […]

Free

Family Art in the Afternoon

L.C. Bates Museum, Good Will-Hinckley 14 Easler Road, Hinckley, ME

Come by the museum for a leisurely hour of creating your own artwork, inspired by the wonders and curiosities found throughout the museum. Art materials provided. Admission: $3 for adults, $1 for children.

$1 – $3

The Rise and Fall of Axe Making in Maine

Oakland Public Library 18 Church St., Oakland, Maine

Howard Hardy, a local historian and tool collector, will present a talk and display. The presentation will focus on how and why axe making became so big in Oakland and around the state. You will learn about the advantages Oakland had in the making of axes as well as scythes since the scythe’s history parallels […]

Recurring

Art in the Park

Common Street Arts 10 Water Street, Suite 106, Waterville, ME

Passionate about the river, fish, or the ocean? Come make a mini river life "aquarium" in the Castonguay Square with us! We'll use glass mason jars, and recycled and found materials to recreate the beauty of our favorite waterways in miniature form. Art in the Park, a program of Common Street Arts is designed to […]

Free

Waterville Rocks!

Castonguay Square Common Street, Waterville

Waterville Rocks! is a series of four outdoor concerts presented by the Waterville Opera House for the enjoyment of the greater Waterville community. At these concerts, families and friends gather in historic downtown Waterville, lay down a blanket in Castonguay Square, listen to awesome music, and dance and socialize with others in the community. Established […]

Free

Hope Haitian Choir

Veterans Memorial Park 62 High St, Fairfield, ME

You are invited to be a part of this special experience as the Hope Haitian Choir travels our country, knowing that it will prove to be a blessing to you! The Hope Haitian Choir is coming to Fairfield to perform on Friday, August 17, 2018. This non-traditional choir is made up of fifteen young people, […]

Free

Picnic in the Pool Party

Home of Jim & Faye Nicholson 17 Albion Rd, China Village, ME

The Picnic in the Pool Party is postponed to 2019 REM invites you to cool off at a Picnic in the Pool Party! You can eat in the pool on floating tables or eat at a table on dry ground next to the pool.  The poolside buffet will include pulled chicken, hot dogs and sausages, […]

$35 – $40

Birds that Fish

L.C. Bates Museum, Good Will-Hinckley 14 Easler Road, Hinckley, ME

Maine is a land of magnificent waterways, drawing visitors from all over for world-class fishing. Some birds love to fish, too! From osprey to heron, learn about the special adaptations and behaviors these birds use to catch their dinner. Admission: $3 for adults, $1 for children.

$1 – $3

Dave Mallet at the U.U. Coffeehouse

Universalist Unitarian Church 69 Silver Street, Waterville, ME

Finally! One of the all time folk legends makes a return appearance at the venue where he played to a sold out packed house more than 10 years ago!! This Maine native just keeps rolling along, releasing in demand cd’s on the North Road la- bel every few years, and building up a solid base […]

$25

The Secret Life of Pets

Benton Family Fun Park 269 Neck Road, Benton, ME

Two mismatched mutts get lost in NYC due to their feuding, and must find their way home. During their journey, they encounter a vicious bunny who plans to lead a group of abandoned pets on a mission of revenge against humanity. Rated PG. Kennebec Federal Savings presents their first annual Saturday Movie Nights at Benton […]

Free

Crafternoons

Waterville Public Library 73 Elm Street, Waterville, ME

Looking for a way to brighten up your child's day? Bring them on down to the Library for Crafternoons! Drop in anytime between 2:30 and 4PM every Tuesday to participate in a fun craft. We do something different every week! Today: Paper Heart Mice  This Month: 8/7: Clay Cacti 8/14: Paper Plate Whales 8/21: Paper […]

Free

Therapy Dog Visit for Teens

Waterville Public Library 73 Elm Street, Waterville, ME

Visit to the library and unwind with a furry friend! Our friends, the therapy dogs from Kennebec Valley Love on a Leash will be visiting teens at the Waterville Public Library on Tuesday, August 21st from 4-5pm! Stop by and relax with friendly puppers!    This event is free and open to attendees ages 11-18.     For […]

Free

Art Happy Hour – River Embroidery!

Common Street Arts 10 Water Street, Suite 106, Waterville, ME

Need a relaxing evening after work with other social creatures? Kick back and explore the textile arts by creating an embroidered river scene with visiting artist Dina Jeannotte. Yes, your river can have penguins. Why not? Delicious snacks and beverages are provided. All materials are included, just bring your creativity! Click for more info  

$35

PFLAG

Pleasant Street United Methodist Church 61 Pleasant Street, Waterville, ME

Uniting people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) with families, PFLAG meets the third Tuesday of each month at 5:30 PM at the Pleasant Street Methodist Church in the Dunn Parlor on the 2nd floor. All those interested in promoting the health and well-being of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender persons, their […]

Free
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