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.

Old Time Toys

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

Take a trip through history and explore some of the popular games kids played a hundred years ago! Roll a hoop, play a proper Victorian game called Graces, try a ring toss, write on a slate board and more, as well as making a craft to take home. Admission: $3 for adults, $1 for children […]

$1 – $3

The Peking Acrobats

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

For the last thirty two years, The Peking Acrobats have redefined audience perceptions of Chinese acrobatics. They perform daring maneuvers atop a precarious pagoda of chairs and display their technical prowess at such arts as trick-cycling, precision tumbling, juggling, somersaulting, and gymnastics. They push the limits of human ability, defying gravity with amazing displays of […]

$32 – $43

Maine Birds and Animals Camp

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

Explore the museum collections and outdoor natural areas to study and learn about local birds and animals in wetlands, forest and fields. See who is living in the pond and trees. Net some insects, dissect owl pellets, look for tracks, examine animal skulls, and more. Camp runs Mon. - Fri., July 8 - 12, 9 […]

$65

Musical Theater Camp

Snow Pond Center for the Arts 8 Goldenrod Lane, Sidney, ME

In this two week program, children will receive voice, dance, and art lessons from experienced and professional educators, including Ben Clark! Clark played the Scarecrow in the Waterville Opera House's The Wizard of Oz. He is a music teacher in the Winslow School System. CLICK TO GET MORE INFORMATION OR TO REGISTER.  

$350

Art in the Park

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

Sun Prints Celebrate summer and the heat of our home star by making sun prints at art in the park. This unique project uses paper that undergoes a chemical change when exposed to sun light to creates beautiful prints. Each print uses natural objects including leaves, flowers and ferns! This program will be cancelled if […]

Free

Lewis Rosenthal: Rags to Riches

Waterville Historical Society - Redington Museum 62 Silver Street, Waterville, ME

Bob Rosenthal will be speaking about his father, Lewis Rosenthal. Lewis Rosenthal was a shrewd business man, loving father, and philanthropist. He was a major developer of residential and commercial real estate in Waterville and beyond who also owned multiple woolen mills in Maine and in other states.

Free

PechaKucha Waterville v32

Castonguay Square Common Street, Waterville

PechaKucha Night Waterville (PK WTVL) Volume 32 will take place in Castonguay Square on Thursday, July 11th- the eve of the 22nd annual Maine International Film Festival (MIFF). The exciting evening will begin with a reception at 6:20pm, where there will be delicious complimentary refreshments, and presentations following promptly at 7:20pm. The effervescent emcee for this occasion will […]

Free
Recurring

MIFF

Hobby Lobby 130 Elm Plaza, Waterville, ME

Maine International Film Festival July 12-21, 2019 100 Films, 10 Days, 50 Filmmakers Click for more info

Mad Science

Oakland Public Library 18 Church St., Oakland, Maine

Explore Space as we embark on an out-of-this-world galactic expedition! From Earth’s atmosphere to the outer reaches of our solar system, this stellar space show will send your young readers to the Moon! Launch into the excitement of Earth, Mars, the moon and beyond as we scale the solar system in a life size interactive […]

Annual Lawn Sale

Universalist Unitarian Church 69 Silver Street, Waterville, ME

Cosmic Juggling and Variety Show at Fort Halifax Park

Fort Halifax Winslow, ME, United States

Come by Fort Halifax Park for an interactive juggling show! "Participate and Discover! Come and experience a master juggler and variety performer who has toured all over the world. Michael has an amazing show with dazzling skills and hilarious comedy. Join Michael as he defies gravity by swinging Chinese meteors, juggles the rings of Saturn, […]

Free

Mr. Harley and The Strollers

Belgrade Public Library 124 Depot Road, Belgrade, ME

Join Mr. Harley and his band for an hour of music, dancing, and fun for the entire family.

Free

Teddy Bear Tea

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

Bring your own favorite stuffed animal, and join us for iced tea or lemonade as we share the origin story of the teddy bear! We will also chat about Maine’s real bears — did you know that, despite their fearsome reputation, black bears are primarily foragers, killing less than 1% of their total diet? Admission: […]

$1 – $3

Simons and Goodwin

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

Returning for their twelfth appearance as headliners at the Union Coffeehouse, Bob and Renee always provide our audiences with a first-class concert. Their voices blend seamlessly to create delightful harmonies while their accomplished guitar accompaniment completes a musical picture that appeals to audiences and makes them one of the most popular acts in central Maine. […]

$5

Opening Reception for MIFFonEDGE Vol. 7

Old Waterville Post Office 1 Post Office Square, Waterville, ME

This year, MIFFonEDGE invites us to expand our perceptions regarding disciplinary boundaries as we engage with 6 artists and multiple interactive performances. Find out how sensory memory influences our futures? What is the relationship between natural history, myth, and individual story? Find out at MIFFonEDGE! FMI

Free

Garden Party

Castonguay Square Common Street, Waterville

Waterville Creates! invites you to a Garden Party to celebrate the community capital campaign in support of the Paul J. Schupf Art Center. Cocktails and hors d'oeuvres provided. Brief remarks will be at 3 p.m. RSVP by July 8 to Phoebe Sanborn at rsvp@watervillecreates.org.

Free

Clay Camp

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

Clay is a wonderfully versatile and expressive medium for young artists. Campers will make unique creations with clay using a variety of wheel, slab, pinch pot, and hand techniques. Discover how glazes work and produce distinct clay creations in our clay studio. This class is designed for young artists from ages 7 - 12. Clay […]

Mystery Making: How the Stories Get Told

Belgrade Public Library 124 Depot Road, Belgrade, ME

With intense audience participation, Maine mystery writers Maureen Milliken, Kate Flora, and Sandra Neily will build a mystery novel on the fly — or at least the plan for one. In the process, you'll learn how writers make the decisions when they create their books. Hilarity generally ensues. Maureen Milliken, author of the Bernie O'Dea […]

Free
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Book and Bake Sale

Oakland Public Library 18 Church St., Oakland, Maine

Fresh, home baked goods, clean used books for adults and children. Also, puzzles DVD, VHS tapes, breads, pies, cookies, bars and cup cakes. Buy raffle tickets for a beautiful quilt! Dates: July 16-19 & 23-26. Hours: Tues., 10:00-7:00; Wed. - Fri., 10:00 - 6:00.

3-2-1 Blast Off

Center for All Seasons 1 Center Drive (off Route 27), Belgrade Lakes, ME

Explore Space as we embark on an out-of-this-world galactic expedition!  From Earth’s atmosphere to the outer reaches of our solar system, this stellar space show will send young readers to the Moon!  Launch into the excitement of Earth, Mars, the moon and beyond as we scale the solar system in a life-size interactive demonstration.  Examine […]

Free

Family Star Wars Afternoon

Winslow Public Library 136 Halifax Street, Winslow, ME

Join us for a Star Wars event. We will also have crafting and activities from 2:30 to 3:30 followed by a Star Wars movie showing at 3:30. For all ages.

Free

Gravity Art

Winslow Public Library 136 Halifax Street, Winslow, ME

Come paint with gravity! Discover how gravity plays a role in how the art project comes out. For grades K-5.

Free

Art in the Park: Popcorn Art

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

In honor of the incredible Maine International Film Festival, join us as we make popcorn art! Popcorn is a terrific healthy snack but it can also be used as the basis to create flower blossoms, paintings and more! (Don’t worry, we will have some for snacking too.) This program will be cancelled if there is […]

Free

Central Maine Tech Night

Bricks Coworking & Innovation Space Hathaway Creative Center, 10 Water St. Ste. 110, Waterville, ME

Join Us for Drinks, Pizza, and the Newest Trends in Tech! Central Maine's technology community comes together each month for a fun night of collaboration, drinks, food, and networking. At Tech Night you will be connected with technologists (from experts to hobbyists) who share a passion for learning, technology, innovation, and entrepreneurship. Come be part […]

Free

Recovering the Recent Past

7 Lakes Alliance 137 Main Street, Belgrade Lakes, ME

A presentation by former Messalonskee High School teacher David Leigh about letters written by Messalonskee High School students during the 1990s.

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