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.

Endangered Species Day

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

In the state of Maine, there are 26 species listed as endangered, and 25 that are considered threatened. From the Little Brown Bat to the New England Cottontail, what are the challenges facing these species, and what can we do to improve their chances of survival? Come learn about some of the endangered specimens in […]

$1 – $3

Coding and Technology

Winslow Public Library 136 Halifax Street, Winslow, ME

Join us at the Winslow Public Library for coding challenges using the computer, tablets and robots. Geared towards ages 9 to 14

Free

Hand Building with Clay

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

“Handbuilding” is a process that manipulates clay by hand using only simple tools as opposed to the pottery wheel. Before potters used the wheel, they created beautiful pots and clay forms using clay, fingers and hands, and basic hand tools. Students will to fire and glaze the coil mug works they make. No previous ceramic […]

$60

Teen Board Games

Winslow Public Library 136 Halifax Street, Winslow, ME

Join us at the Winslow Public Library to make friends and play board games. Bring your own board game or come choose one of ours. Geared towards ages 12-18.

Free

REM Community Volunteer Awards

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

REM Awards was broadcast live from the Waterville Opera House starting at 7:00PM Friday, May 24, 2019. Here is a link to the recorded event: Click for Facebook link We invite you to join our REM Partner organizations in paying tribute to exemplary volunteers who have enriched lives by serving our community with style, grace, […]

Frog Pond Day

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

Join us for a fun morning visit to the museum’s very own wetland ecosystem! We will catch, identify, study and release pond creatures such as tadpoles, frogs, giant water bugs, water scorpions, dragonfly nymphs and more. Nets will be provided — wear suitable clothing and mud boots! Admission: $3 for adults, $1 for children.

$1 – $3

Colby’s 198th Commencement

Miller Library Lawn, Colby College Mayflower Hill Drive, Waterville, Maine

Colby’s 198th Commencement begins at 10 a.m. when Colby’s Class of 2019, with approximately 460 members, will receive degrees from President David A. Greene. A majority of the graduates have studied abroad and have completed internships and significant scholarly research. Commencement speaker David E. Kelley has created several visionary, award-winning dramas, from Ally McBeal to […]

Free

Memorial Day Parade

Head of Falls Temple Street at Front Street, Waterville, ME, United States

The Waterville Memorial Day parade will be start at 10 a.m. Participants will assemble at Head of Falls at 9 a.m. The parade will proceed to Veterans Memorial Park, where there will be a ceremony. The event typically concludes by noon. For any questions related to the Memorial Day Parade, contact the Florest J. Pare […]

Free

Apple Talk with John Bunker

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

Common Street Arts will host John Bunker, “the apple guy,” as he discusses the fascinating history and distinct features of the unique apple varieties often found in our state. John Bunker is a self-taught fruit explorer, and has pioneered work in locating, identifying, and preserving heritage apple tree varieties discovered while exploring the fields, farms, […]

Free

Folksinger Bill Berlinghoff

Winslow Public Library 136 Halifax Street, Winslow, ME

Winslow Public Library invites you to a performance by Maine musician Bill Berlinghoff. A folksinger in the Pete Seeger tradition, Bill has a half-century of performing experience, from Maine to Virginia and as far west as Colorado and Oregon. His rich baritone treats you to songs from the southern Appalachians to coastal Maine, from popular […]

Stonewall Uprising

Railroad Square Cinema Schupf Art Center, 93 Main St, Waterville, ME

Film screening and panel discussion held as part of the 2019 Central Maine Pride Festival! When police raided the Stonewall Inn, a popular gay bar in the Greenwich Village section of New York City on June 28, 1969, the street erupted into violent protests that lasted for the next six days. The Stonewall riots, as […]

Free

Spaghetti Supper and Auction

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

Lots of auction items ranging from 1 dozen Needhams to a week’s stay in a camp/cottage on China Lake. Various gift cards/certificates have been donated. Items for a variety of prices.

Pride Weekend Opening Reception

Colby College Museum of Art 5600 Mayflower Hill Drive, Waterville, ME

Join Central Maine Pride for our opening reception at the Colby College Museum of Art in celebration of this year’s theme: “Remember Our Heritage, Do Something Now, Love Always.” We welcome you to an evening of art, hors d’oeuvres, drinks, and community, hosted by our beloved Chuck Locke. This opening reception is part of a […]

Free

Good Will-Hinckley Yard Sale

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

Spring is coming and many people will do their "spring cleaning". Instead of throwing away items you no longer use, why not make some money with it? GWH is holding its second annual yard sale.  Your small fee to rent a space will go towards helping to feed and clothe GWH's Glenn Stratton Learning Center […]

National Trails Day – Oxbow Cleanup

Oxbow Trail 36 Cool Street, Waterville, ME

Join us on National Trails Day, Saturday, June 1, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. to celebrate the grand re-opening of the Oxbow trail, one of Waterville's earliest trails. New this year, Kennebec Messalonskee Trails has partnered with Five County Credit Union. Together they will be hosting a cleanup and grand re-opening of the Oxbow […]

Free

Drag Queen Story Hour

Children's Book Cellar 52 Main Street, Waterville, ME

Join Central Maine Pride and the Children's Book Cellar for Drag Story Time! After the story, there will be time for the children to decorate their own crowns and wands.

Pride Community Social

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

Join Central Maine Pride and the Kennebec Valley Queer Coalition for a community social. All who identify as LGBTQ+ and allies are welcome! There will be food, games, music, a clothing exchange, tons of free resources, and a host of other special activities. Later that evening the Railroad Square Cinema is showing the movie To […]

Free
Recurring

Kennebec Dance Centre: Metamorphosis

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

Kennebec Dance Centre celebrates the culmination of our 2018-2019 season with Metamorphosis. This multidisciplinary showcase features all of our talented dancers as they demonstrate the technique and choreography they've learned throughout this past season. We invite all family and friends to join us in this celebration Saturday at 6:30 or Sunday at 2:00. Tickets: $20 […]

$20 – $21

To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar

Railroad Square Cinema Schupf Art Center, 93 Main St, Waterville, ME

“I’ve never seen this America place,” explains Noxeema (Wesley Snipes), worrying about hinterland reactions to “people like us”. Noxeema’s one of three New York drag queens (or folks “with too much fashion sense for one gender”) contemplating a car trek to Los Angeles, and the land between is a terra incognita she’d just as soon […]

Central Maine Pride Festival

Head of Falls Temple Street at Front Street, Waterville, ME, United States

Our fifth annual Pride Festival will have an expanded lineup of performers, musicians, and speakers as well as the annual tradition of recognizing one of our awesome allies!

Free

Dining for Dollars

Mainely Brews 1 Post Office Square, Waterville, ME

The Friends of the Maine Children's Home for Little Wanderers has organized a great night out at Mainely Brews Restaurant on June 4th from 5pm - 9pm. 10% of all proceeds will be donated to the Friends to support its work with the Maine Children's Home. Bring your family for a night out to support […]

Aging Law Considerations

REM Community Center 31 Temple Street, Waterville, ME

John Nale, Esq. will be offering an opportunity to discuss topics related to legal affairs as one ages. Bring your questions. Is your money really going where you want it too? Do you really intend to have a child have access to your checkbook? No one wants families to fight, how do we prevent that? […]

Free
Recurring

Teen Dungeons and Dragons

Winslow Public Library 136 Halifax Street, Winslow, ME

Teen Dungeons and Dragons meets at Winslow Public Library on June 5 and 19th from 4pm to 6pm - geared towards ages 12-18.

Free

Deconstructing the Beatles: Abbey Road, Side 1

Railroad Square Cinema Schupf Art Center, 93 Main St, Waterville, ME

The Beatles’ Abbey Road is a masterpiece filled with classic Beatles songs, such as “Come Together,” “Something,” and “Here Comes the Sun.” George Martin told the Beatles to think “symphonically,” and they responded by creating the remarkable side two song suite. Abbey Road was the last time that the Beatles recorded together at EMI Studios […]

Art in the Park: Lilac Paintings

Head of Falls Temple Street at Front Street, Waterville, ME, United States

Art in the Park is back! This week, discover what plants are found on old farms in Maine and create lilac paintings in a pointillism style. Art in the Park is a free, weekly program that takes place each Thursday during the Farmers' Market. MORE

Free
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