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Waterville Farmers’ Market
2025-05-01 14:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Head of Falls, Temple Street at Front Street, Waterville, ME, 04901, United States
Waterville Farmers’ Market is now open and at Head of Falls from 2- 6 p.m.
every Thursday.
Support local wherever, whenever and however you can!
The smallest gesture can make the biggest impact.

Support a local farmer | Serving the people of the Waterville area since 2006.

Wonka-Fest
2025-04-26 12:30 - 14:30, 2025-04-25 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-04-24 13:00 - 15:00 | Waterville Public Library, 73 Elm Street, Waterville, ME
Spring Break Family Movies: Wonka-Fest!
Visit the library during spring break for a trio of sweet films based on Roald Dahl's classic children's novel "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory".
Thursday, 04/24, 1-3pm: Wonka (2024)
Friday, 04/25, 1-3pm: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005)
Saturday 04/26, 12:30-2:30pm: Willie Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971)
Free fun for the whole family! Children 7 and under must bring their adult.
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Healthy Kids Day
2025-04-26 09:00 - 12:00 | Alfond Youth & Community Center, 126 North Street, Waterville, ME
Kids will enjoy arts and crafts, snack creation, nutrition activities,fun games, and give-aways and prizes. As they complete each activity, they’ll earn stickers in their “Activity Passport”. Fill the passport and receive a FREE youth admission to Open Swim or NinjAdventure Zone funded by Kiwanis of Greater Waterville!
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Saving Walden’s World
2025-04-22 18:30 - 20:00
Date: April 22 at 6:30pm
Runtime: 1 hour 29 minutes
MPA Rating: Not Rated
Organization: Maine Film Center
Venue: Maine Film Center, 93 Main Street, Waterville, Maine
Free and open to all, ticket reservations encouraged.

Followed by a Q+A with filmmaker Jim Merkel!
When young military engineer and arms dealer Jim Merkel realizes his work is harming families in less affluent societies, he has an ethical crisis and begins a decades-long journey to make the world a better place. Saving Walden's World follows Jim as he raises Walden, a budding young scientist, and meets powerful women who reshape society to work for all. Far from affluent utopias, Kerala, Cuba, and Slovenia offer women free college, access to contraception, maternity leave, childcare, dentistry and healthcare—services unimaginable in much of Jim’s blue-collar America. And as temperatures soar around the globe, the stakes couldn’t be higher.
Co-presented with the Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association.
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Brick
2025-04-21 19:00 - 21:00 | Maine Film Center, 93 Main St., Waterville, ME
Cinema in conversation: Brick
Date: April 21 at 7pm
Runtime: 1 hour 50 minutes
MPA Rating: R
Organization: Maine Film Center
Venue: Maine Film Center, 93 Main Street, Waterville, Maine
Free and open to all, ticket reservations encouraged.

With an introduction and presentation from Steve Wurtzler!
Gritty neo-noir meets high school social cliques in Brick, Rian Johnson's (American Fiction) directorial debut. After the smart but troubled loner Brendan (Joseph Gordon-Levitt) receives a cryptic phone call from his ex-girlfriend Emily, he is shocked to find a note that leads him to her dead body. Investigating the cause of Emily's death and determined to find her killer, Brendan must infiltrate the rougher groups at his school and figure out the connection between Emily and a local drug ring. But danger lurks around every corner, and Brendan soon realizes that people are willing to kill to keep their secrets buried. A terrific cult classic and filled with references to iconic films, Brick is "a Maltese Falcon where the stuff that dreams are made of rests in the lockers of a well-worn high school"—Michael Sragow, Baltimore Sun.
Before the film, Steve Wurtzler, Associate Professor and Chair of Cinema Studies at Colby College, will introduce Brick in terms of its relationship to the film noir, a cycle of post-World War II crime films notable for their disillusioned world view, their characters' apparent moral ambiguity, and the films' dark visual style, and discuss how Brick relocates common conventions of the genre to the unconventional setting of a California high school.

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Bard's Birthday Bash
2025-04-19 09:00 - 17:00 | Downtown Waterville, Main Street at Common Street, Waterville, ME
Join the Recycled Shakespeare Company for the annual celebration of all things Shakespeare. The Waterville Public Library is one of the first stops on the Sonnet Stroll, a walk around downtown Waterville where they strive to recommence the reading of all 154 sonnets, interspersed with monologues and songs from his plays. Come listen to the recitations or join in with a reading of your own!
All ages are welcome!

Fairfield Downtown Plan Public Workshop
2025-04-15 18:00 | Fairfield Community Center, 61 Water St, Fairfield, ME, United States
Fairfield, ME – April 3, 2025 – The Town of Fairfield’s Economic and Community Development Committee (FECDC) and the Central Maine Growth Council (CMGC) have launched a planning initiative focused on the redevelopment and revitalization of Fairfield’s downtown area. A key phase of the planning efforts include participation from Fairfield residents and business owners to collect public input, which will inform the downtown plan. Included in the public input strategy is a digital survey, and public workshop.
Fairfield’s Downtown Plan Public Workshop will be held on April 15, at 6:00 PM at the Fairfield Community Center located at 61 Water St. Presented by CMGC, the workshop will feature interactive and informational boards that highlight progress on the Downtown Plan, allowing residents and business owners to visualize proposed concepts and provide valuable input. CMGC will offer an overview of what the Town has accomplished from the previous plan, and provide updates on the proposed and planned timeline for developing a new set of goals and priorities. This hands-on opportunity for the public to interact with committee members and Town leadership will ensure that community members can engage directly with the planning process and influence the next stages of downtown development.
The survey is designed to solicit feedback on various aspects of downtown development, including land use, housing, transportation, waterfront enhancements, economic growth, and community amenities. The results will provide the FECDC, CMGC, and Fairfield Town Council with critical insights to guide the allocation of resources, prioritize capital investments, and create a vibrant, thriving downtown that meets the evolving needs of residents and business owners.
The survey invites participants to provide input on a wide range of topics, including:

Prioritizing new business development, public green spaces, and housing opportunities.
Evaluating opportunities for enhancing the downtown waterfront with parks, trails, and gathering spaces.
Identifying transportation improvements, such as cycling infrastructure, public transit options, and enhanced walkability.
Assessing the types of housing and business developments that should be encouraged in various zones of the downtown area.

The FECDC and CMGC will use the survey results, along with the feedback gathered during the public workshop, to prioritize investments, support business growth, and ultimately, craft a plan that is reflective of the shared needs and vision for growth of Fairfield's residents and businesses. All residents and business owners are encouraged to participate in the survey.

National Theatre Live: Dr. Strangelove
2025-04-12 12:00 - 14:30 | Maine Film Center, 93 Main St., Waterville, ME
Date: April 12 at 12pm
Runtime: 2 hours 30 minutes
MPA Rating: R
Organization: Maine Film Center
Venue: Maine Film Center, 93 Main Street, Waterville, Maine
This film is eligible for the Youth Arts Access Fund.

Seven-time BAFTA award-winner Steve Coogan plays four roles in the world premiere stage adaptation of Stanley Kubrick’s comedy masterpiece Dr. Strangelove. This explosively funny satire, about a rogue U.S. general who triggers a nuclear attack, is led by a world-renowned creative team including Emmy-winner Armando Iannucci (The Thick of It, Veep) and Olivier-winner Sean Foley (The Upstart Crow).
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Community Draw
2025-04-09 18:00 | Ticonic Gallery, Schupf Art Center, 93 Main St, Waterville, ME, 04901
Date: Wednesday, April 9 at 6pm
Organization: Ticonic Gallery + Studios
Venue: Paul J. Schupf Art Center, 93 Main Street, Waterville, ME
This event is eligible for the Youth Arts Access Fund.
Seasoned and aspiring artists are invited to join this costumed figure drawing session to refine their skills in a welcoming, supportive environment. Bring your preferred media—charcoal, pastels, paint, tablet, etc.—Ticonic will supply the chairs, model, and plenty of camaraderie.
All levels of experience are welcome. Each class will begin with a quick drawing warm-up exercise, followed by timed, open-drawing sessions. There will be an optional 15-minute sharing of work after class.
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Jo Dee Messina: Heads Carolina, Tails California
2024-06-06 18:30 | Bowl in the Pines, Snow Pond Center for the Arts, Geranium Lane (off Route 23), Sidney, ME
Jo Dee Messina is one of the most iconic country artists of the '90s and '00s and still has a reputation as one of the genre's most passionate, high-energy performers. In 1996, she kicked off her notable career with "Heads Carolina, Tails California," a single that immediately made her a household name.
Following the success of her debut, Jo Dee posted nine No. 1 hits and sixteen Top 40 songs and has been recognized by the ACM Awards, CMA Awards and GRAMMY Awards. As Jo Dee's resumé grew, she proved to be a trendsetter and history-maker, becoming the first female in country music history to celebrate three consecutive multi-week, chart-topping songs.
Over the years, Jo Dee has amassed over half a billion streams on Pandora, hundreds of millions of album and song streams on Spotify and Apple Music, and millions of views on YouTube. Her impressive listenership recently earned her acknowledgment for having one of the Top 20 country albums of the 1990s on Spotify. Additionally, her social media accounts are collectively followed by millions of fans.
Jo Dee has been traveling the country for many years, receiving rave reviews for her authenticity, commitment and openness on stage. Hoping to inspire and enlighten fans from all walks of life with every step she takes, Jo Dee has made it her mission to present herself and her story with honesty, inviting fans to see behind the masquerade. For complete information and upcoming tour dates, please visit www.JoDeeMessina.com and follow @jodeemessina on Instagram, TikTok and on Facebook.
Opening act TBA.
Tickets: $40 - $60 per person + $10 for onsite parking.
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Juston McKinney
2023-04-15 20:00 | Waterville Opera House, 1 Common Street, Waterville, ME, United States
Date: April 15, 2023 at 8:00pm
Organization: Waterville Opera House
Venue: Waterville Opera House, 1 Common St, Waterville, ME
This event is eligible for the Youth Arts Access Fund.

With multiple appearances on The Tonight Show, two Comedy Central specials, and two Amazon Prime specials, including his latest, Parentally Challenged, it’s no wonder the New York Times called Juston McKinney, “Destined for stardom.”
Juston was born in Portsmouth, NH where he grew up until the sixth grade. That’s when his aunt and dad, wanting to get away from the hustle and bustle of city life, packed up the family of eight and moved north. To Kittery, ME. After attending the — very prestigious — Southern Maine Community College, he spent 7 years as a York County Deputy Sheriff, patrolling the woods. In the late 1990’s, he traded in his badge for a microphone and went from York County to New York City to pursue a career in comedy. He quickly became a regular at Comic Strip Live, Stand-Up New York, Dangerfield’s, Gotham Comedy Club, Caroline’s on Broadway and the New York Times called him, “Destined for stardom.” Juston would go on to sign sitcom development deals with Warner Brothers, CBS, IFC and Comedy Central.
He has appeared on numerous Comedy Central shows including his half-hour Comedy Central Presents special and his own one-hour special. He has appeared several times on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno and Conan O’Brien as well as a Showtime Comedy Special with Rob Gronkowski. He has appeared twice at Denis Leary’s, Comics Come Home at the TD Garden. His TV & movie credits include The King of Queens, 100 Centre Street, The Zoo Keeper, and Here Comes the Boom. He recently wrote and starred in the short film, “Suck It Up,” which screened at the NH Film Festival. He was awarded “Best Acting Performance”.
He currently lives in New Hampshire with his wife, kids and dogs. When not “dadding” he can be seen touring theaters and clubs all over the country.
Juston just release his new Comedy Special, “On the Brightside” for FREE on YouTube! Watch it and then come see his whole NEW Show!!
Tickets: $28. Price includes a per ticket handling fee. Tickets are nonrefundable. This event is eligible for the Youth Arts Access Fund.
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Wine & Beer Tasting
2019-05-02 17:00 - 20:30 | Winslow VFW, 175 Veteran Drive, Winslow, ME
The Maine Children's Home for Little Wanderers will be hosting a wine and beer tasting at Winslow VFW Hall. Join us to enjoy wine and craft beer from local Maine vendors, heavy hors d'oeuvres, live music from The Sunday Project, a silent auction and a live auction emceed by Maine humorist, Gary Crocker.
Tickets are $40 per person and are available online at winetastingmch.eventbrite.com or by calling (207) 873-4253. Must be 21+ to attend.
FEATURED VENDORS:

Waterville Brewing Company
Cushnoc Brewing Co.
Boothbay Craft Brewery
Tree Spirits
Two Hogs Winery
Ricker Hill Hard Cider
Breakwater Vineyards

Click here for a complete list of our auction items!
