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.

The Beach Boys: Endless Summer Gold

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

You can capsulize most pop music acts by reciting how many hits they’ve had and how many millions of albums they’ve sold. But these conventional measurements fall short when you’re assessing the impact of The Beach Boys. This band has birthed a torrent of hit singles and sold albums by the tens of millions. But […]

$55 – $105

Missoula Children’s Theatre: Robin Hood

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

Date: Saturday, August 3, 2024 at 12pm Organizations: Waterville Opera House + Missoula Children's Theatre Venue: Waterville Opera House, 1 Common St, Waterville, ME This event is eligible for the Youth Arts Access Fund. This performance follows a week-long session of theatre camp. CLICK HERE for more information. Adapted by Michael McGill Music by Michael McGill The time is simply […]

$9 – $11

Common Ground

Maine Film Center 93 Main St., Waterville, ME

Common Ground “aims to spark a cultural and political moment”—Forbes. It’s a hopeful and uplifting story of the pioneers of the “regenerative movement,” who produce tremendous quantities of nutritionally dense food and are working to balance the climate—all while bringing our entire ecosystem back to life. The film explores how Americans from different walks of life, […]

$8 – $9

Summer Theater Camp: Gulliver’s Travels

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

Robin Hood: July 29–August 3 Gulliver’s Travels: August 5–10 Each year, Waterville Opera House partners with Missoula Children’s Theatre to offer week-long theater camp sessions in the winter and summer. The week includes auditions and rehearsals which provide children in Grades 1-8 with the opportunity to learn about the theatrical process. Camp concludes on Saturday […]

$240
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Crafternoons for August 2024

Waterville Public Library 73 Elm Street, Waterville, ME

Date: Weekly on Tuesdays Time: 2:30–4pm Organization: Waterville Public Library Venue: Waterville Public Library, 73 Elm Street, Waterville Crafternoons are fun weekly crafts for young children and their families! Come to the Children’s Room between 2:30 and 4PM to make the craft with help from library staff! August 6: Paper Tube Opossum August 13: Craft Stick Tractor August 20: Plastic Cup Lighthouse […]

Free

Frame by Frame: Jamie Wyeth and the Unflinching Eye

Maine Film Center 93 Main St., Waterville, ME

Join us for a free screening of Jamie Wyeth and the Unflinching Eye, a new feature-length documentary that follows the Maine-based artist’s journey of capturing iconic figures like John F. Kennedy and Andy Warhol, as well as his unique, sometimes unsettling, views of domestic life, the islands of Maine and his own personal ghosts from […]

Carolyn Enger: Resonating Earth

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

The Union Church of Belgrade Lakes, sponsor of the Union Coffeehouse, is proud to present a multi-media piano concert by the internationally celebrated concert pianist Carolyn Enger.  The concert will be held in the sanctuary of the church at 67 Main Street, Belgrade Lakes. Ms. Enger’s concert, Resonating Earth, creates a meditative space for listeners […]

Free
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Curious Kid Hour

Wednesdays, June 26 – August 7, 2–3 p.m. Free, no registration required! Curious Kids Hour is back for another year, starting out by learning about programing robots with Waterville Public Library staff member Jessecca! Then, it’s off to space with the Children’s Discovery Museum of Central Maine, followed by the return of GSK in the […]

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Downtown Waterville Farmers’ Market

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

Enjoy the fresh air - and fresh food - your area farmers are happy to welcome you back outside. Visit the Downtown Waterville Farmers' Market Every Thursday, 2-6 p.m., From the First Thursday in May Until Thursday before Thanksgiving at Head of Falls Support your local farmers - and enjoy great food! Come join us at […]

Recurring

Radiant Summer: Illuminating Bookmaking in the Season of Light

Ticonic Classroom, Schupf Art Center 93 Main Street, Waterville, Maine

Dates: Thursdays, August 8 + 15, 5–8pm Organization: Ticonic Gallery + Studios Venue: Ticonic Classroom, 93 Main Street, Waterville, ME This event is eligible for the Youth Arts Access Fund. Lead by instructor, Charlene Lutz. In this two-part bookmaking workshop, we will create a concertina book to hold writing, art and collage inspired by the summer season that is […]

$86

History Talk: Waterville’s Railroad Station 1872-1963

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

  “Waterville’s Railroad Station 1872-1963” will go through the life and death of Waterville’s railroad station; from its design by one of the most famous Boston architects, to its ultimate demise in the name of the automobile. The presentation will include copies of the original architectural plans, minor artifacts, unseen photos from private collections, and […]

Free
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Book Bites! A Facebook Read-Aloud

Online Event ME

Date: Weekly on Thursdays Time: 7–7:30pm Organization: Waterville Public Library Venue: Online Discover your child’s next favorite read! Each week on Thursdays at 7pm, Mrs. Liz will read an excerpt from one book off of the New Chapter Book or New Non-Fiction shelves, and the recording will be posted on our Facebook! See the video on facebook.com/watervillelibrary. For more information, call […]

Free
Recurring

Rhymetime: For Babies, Toddlers, and Their Grownups!

Waterville Public Library 73 Elm Street, Waterville, ME

Date: Weekly on Fridays Time: 10:30–11am Organization: Waterville Public Library Venue: Waterville Public Library, 73 Elm Street, Waterville Come right to the Children’s Department every Friday at 10:30am for songs and stories for babies, toddlers, and their families! The themes for August 2024 are: August 2: Anna Dewdney August 09: James Dean August 16: Rosemarie Wells August 23: Chris Van Dusen August 30: Dan Santat For More […]

Free

Waterville Rocks: Assembly of Dust

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

Due to inclement weather, this performance is being moved inside the Waterville Opera House. Doors will open at 6:00 p.m.; music starts at 7:00 p.m. Art Rocks will be held inside the Waterville Opera House Lobby. Over the last 10 years Assembly of Dust has crafted a unique sound that recalls the likes of The Band, […]

Free

Blueberry Festival

Winslow Congregational Church 12 Lithgow Street, Winslow, ME

One of Maine’s all-time most popular, beloved, and downright yummy summer events—Winslow’s annual Blueberry Festival—is coming this year on Saturday, August 10, from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m., to Winslow Congregational Church, 12 Lithgow Street, Winslow.  Admission to the festival grounds is FREE. Nearly 700 mouth-watering blueberry pies and “all things blueberry” baked goods will […]

Family Storytime: Famous Fairy Tales!

Waterville Public Library 73 Elm Street, Waterville, ME

Date: Saturday, August 10 Time: 1:15–2:30pm Organization: Waterville Public Library Venue: Waterville Public Library, 73 Elm Street, Waterville Join Mrs. Liz in exploring some famous fairy tales and their many variations! Note that the photo is not showing the exact fairy tales that will be read. That part’s a surprise! —— What is Family Storytime? Fun for children and […]

Free
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Crafternoons for August 2024

Waterville Public Library 73 Elm Street, Waterville, ME

Date: Weekly on Tuesdays Time: 2:30–4pm Organization: Waterville Public Library Venue: Waterville Public Library, 73 Elm Street, Waterville Crafternoons are fun weekly crafts for young children and their families! Come to the Children’s Room between 2:30 and 4PM to make the craft with help from library staff! August 6: Paper Tube Opossum August 13: Craft Stick Tractor August 20: Plastic Cup Lighthouse […]

Free
Recurring

Downtown Waterville Farmers’ Market

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

Enjoy the fresh air - and fresh food - your area farmers are happy to welcome you back outside. Visit the Downtown Waterville Farmers' Market Every Thursday, 2-6 p.m., From the First Thursday in May Until Thursday before Thanksgiving at Head of Falls Support your local farmers - and enjoy great food! Come join us at […]

Recurring

Radiant Summer: Illuminating Bookmaking in the Season of Light

Ticonic Classroom, Schupf Art Center 93 Main Street, Waterville, Maine

Dates: Thursdays, August 8 + 15, 5–8pm Organization: Ticonic Gallery + Studios Venue: Ticonic Classroom, 93 Main Street, Waterville, ME This event is eligible for the Youth Arts Access Fund. Lead by instructor, Charlene Lutz. In this two-part bookmaking workshop, we will create a concertina book to hold writing, art and collage inspired by the summer season that is […]

$86

Dirigo Speaker Series

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

August ’24 Speaker Series: Leveraging Historic Tax Credits for Future Growth August 15 | 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. | Bricks Coworking, Hathaway Creative Center, Waterville Join us to hear from Jonathan Godbout as he discusses his experience renovating a 10,000-square-foot historic building in Cincinnati, Ohio, with the aid of historic tax credits. This session will […]

Free
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Book Bites! A Facebook Read-Aloud

Online Event ME

Date: Weekly on Thursdays Time: 7–7:30pm Organization: Waterville Public Library Venue: Online Discover your child’s next favorite read! Each week on Thursdays at 7pm, Mrs. Liz will read an excerpt from one book off of the New Chapter Book or New Non-Fiction shelves, and the recording will be posted on our Facebook! See the video on facebook.com/watervillelibrary. For more information, call […]

Free

AN EVENING WITH TOM RUSH AND MATT NAKOA

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

Date: Thursday, August 15 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. Tom Rush is a gifted musician and performer whose shows offer a musical celebration, a journey into the tradition and spectrum of what music has been, can be, and […]

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

5 Below 136 Elm Plaza Waterville 136 Elm Plaza, Waterville, United States

Friday, August 16 - 9 a.m. with Five Below to be held at 136 Elm Plaza, Waterville

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Rhymetime: For Babies, Toddlers, and Their Grownups!

Waterville Public Library 73 Elm Street, Waterville, ME

Date: Weekly on Fridays Time: 10:30–11am Organization: Waterville Public Library Venue: Waterville Public Library, 73 Elm Street, Waterville Come right to the Children’s Department every Friday at 10:30am for songs and stories for babies, toddlers, and their families! The themes for August 2024 are: August 2: Anna Dewdney August 09: James Dean August 16: Rosemarie Wells August 23: Chris Van Dusen August 30: Dan Santat For More […]

Free
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