• Colby Symphony Orchestra: Stories in Sound

    Gordon Center for Creative and Performing Arts, Colby College Mayflower Hill Drive, Waterville

    Directed by Dr. Jinwook Park, this concert will be a wonderful experience for adults and children alike. Maurice Ravel’s orchestral suite Le Tombeau de Couperin will fill the hall with neoclassical orchestral color, and animals will spring to life in Sergei Prokofiev’s Peter and the Wolf, narrated by Colby’s own John Ervin. The vibrant Concerto […]

    Free
  • Colin & Brad

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

    Date: Saturday, December 6 at 8pm Organization: Waterville Opera House Venue: Waterville Opera House, 1 Common Street, Waterville, Maine This event is eligible for the Youth Arts Access Fund. Get ready for an evening of sidesplitting laughter as Colin Mochrie and Brad Sherwood, the dynamic duo from TV’s Whose Line is it Anyway?, take the stage in an […]

    $60 – $85
  • Christmas Queens Drag Show

    Playhouse at Waterville Station 17 Railroad Square, Waterville

    Join us at The Playhouse At Waterville Station for “Christmas Queens” with Lady the Cable Guy! Christmas season is meant to be spent with your favorite Judy’s and the ones you’re lucky enough to call family! Join us December 6th with Cherry Lemonade, Cutie Claws, Jen Da’Benda, and your host Lady the Cable Guy!! Showtime […]

  • If An Owl Calls Your Name

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

    Join the Free Global Film Premiere & Live 5-Day Online Event, Dec 9–13, 2025 with Indigenous Elders, Healers, & Activists Mending the wounds of forced assimilation, Indigenous elders, healers, and activists from the Esk’etemc, Gitxsan, and Wet’suwet’en territories share a legacy of resilience and ancestral wisdom. (Not Rated, 92 min., 2025)  Community Screenings of If An […]

    Free
  • Crafternoons

    Crafternoons
    Waterville Public Library 73 Elm Street, Waterville, ME

    Location: Children's Room, Waterville Public Library Crafternoons are fun weekly crafts for young children and their families! Come to the Children’s Room between 2:30 and 4:00 pm to make the craft with help from library staff.   Crafts for December: 12/02: Snow Shadows 12/09: Snow Bird 12/16: Paper Gnomes 12/23: Paper Gingerbread House 12/30: New […]

    Free
  • Threads & Tales

    Threads & Tales
    Waterville Public Library 73 Elm Street, Waterville, ME

    Location: Large Print Room, 4th Floor, Waterville Public Library Have you been itching to spin a yarn with fellow fiber artists? Check out Threads & Tales at the Waterville Public Library on Tuesdays, at 5:00pm! Crochet, cross-stitch, sewing, quilting, embroidery, needlepoint, etc. - all crafts and all abilities are welcome. Work on your latest project, […]

    Free
  • Community Draw

    Schupf Art Center 93 Main Street, Waterville, ME, United States

    Date: Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 6-8pm 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 […]

    $11
  • Business Breakfast series

    Best Western Plus 375 Main Street, Waterville, ME

    December 11: Non-Profit Sustainability Plan- How to Evolve with the Changing Times. President & CEO Ken Walsh of Alfond Youth & Community Center will discuss various aspects of nonprofit challenges. How do you stay true to one's mission while remaining sustainable, diversify revenue, and stay relevant to your constituents.  Register to attend.

    $25 – $30
  • Meet and Greet with New Waterville City Manager

    Waterville Public Library 73 Elm Street, Waterville, ME

    Join us for a Meet & Greet! We're excited to welcome Waterville's new City Manager, Nick Cloutier! This is a great opportunity to connect, share ideas, and learn more about the vision for our community. Date: Thursday, December 11, 2025 Time: 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Location: Waterville Public Library (73 Elm Street) Enjoy light […]

    Free
  • Rhymetime

    Waterville Public Library 73 Elm Street, Waterville, ME

    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 December 2025 are: 12/05: Letter “L” 12/12: Letter "M" 12/19: Letter "N" 12/26: Holiday Books FMI: Call 207.872.5433 or email [email protected].

    Free
  • Royal Ball

    Children's Discovery Museum 7 Eustis Parkway, Waterville, ME, United States

      You are cordially invited to attend the CDM Royal Ball! Come dressed in your best royal attire and enjoy snacks, dancing, sing alongs, and royal arts and crafts. Plus, come meet your favorite princes and princesses! ​ WHAT: ROYAL BALL WHERE: The Children's Museum 7 Eustis Parkway WHEN: Friday December 12th, 6:00-7:30 PM Click […]

    $15
  • The Nutcracker

    <i>The Nutcracker</i>
    Waterville Opera House 1 Common Street, Waterville, ME, United States

    Four Performances: December 12 & 13 at 7:00 p.m. and December 13 & 14 at 2:00 p.m. For nearly three decades, Bossov Ballet Theatre has returned to the Waterville Opera House each December with The Nutcracker — a tradition woven into Maine’s cultural life. This season, December 12–14, Artistic Director Natalya Getman brings together new choreography, impeccable costumes, […]

    $38 – $43
  • Hallmark Holiday Unscripted

    Playhouse at Waterville Station 17 Railroad Square, Waterville

    Join Capital City Improv as they return to the Playhouse to present a comedy show to brighten your holidays! The first act is short form holiday games. The second act features a completely improvised Hallmark Christmas movie! More info and tickets

    $20
  • Family Storytime

    Waterville Public Library 73 Elm Street, Waterville, ME

    Family Storytime: Winter's Coming Location: Children's Room, Waterville Public Library Winter stories with Mrs. Liz! Enjoy stories that will warm your heart on even the chilliest day. ------ What is Family Storytime? Fun for children and their caregivers with music, movement, and a bit more reading than Rhymetime. The target audience is 5-8 years of […]

    Free
  • The Nutcracker

    <i>The Nutcracker</i>
    Waterville Opera House 1 Common Street, Waterville, ME, United States

    Four Performances: December 12 & 13 at 7:00 p.m. and December 13 & 14 at 2:00 p.m. For nearly three decades, Bossov Ballet Theatre has returned to the Waterville Opera House each December with The Nutcracker — a tradition woven into Maine’s cultural life. This season, December 12–14, Artistic Director Natalya Getman brings together new choreography, impeccable costumes, […]

    $38 – $43