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Rhymetime
2026-03-20 10:30 - 11:00, 2026-03-27 10:30 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | Waterville Public Library, 73 Elm Street, Waterville, ME
Rhymetime: for Babies, Toddlers and Their Grownups!
Location: Children's Room, Waterville Public Library
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 March 2026 are:
03/06: Letter "X"
03/13: Letter "Y"
03/20: Spring!
03/27: Letter "Z"

A Doll's House, Part 2
2026-03-20 19:30, 2026-03-21 19:30, 2026-03-22 14:00, 2026-03-27 19:30, 2026-03-28 19:30, 2026-03-29 14:00 | Playhouse at Waterville Station, 17 Railroad Square, Waterville
Join us as ACAT kicks off its 2026 season with Lucas Hnath’s A DOLL’S HOUSE, PART 2!
Fifteen years after Nora Helmer left her home and family, there is a knock on the door. Nora has returned to reveal how much she has changed. In doing so, she learns exactly what her leaving left behind.
Show times:
7:30PM on 3/20, 3/21, 3/27, & 3/28
2:00PM on 3/22 & 3/29

Tickets are $15 for adults and $12 for Seniors and Students.
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The Irish Tenors
2026-03-20 20:00 | Waterville Opera House, 1 Common Street, Waterville, ME, United States
Date: Friday, March 20 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.
The Irish Tenors have been touring together since 1998, with sold-out shows at Radio City Music Hall, Sydney Opera House, Carnegie Hall, The Hollywood Bowl, and major concert halls throughout the world. Their faces and voices are familiar to PBS audiences through several specials, including the “Ellis Island” recordings that sold a million CDs and DVDs.
Since they first joined voices in 1998, The Irish Tenors have made countless traditional treasures breathe with new life. Moreover, they’ve proven themselves gifted interpreters of a wide range of material, with such songs as “My Heart Will Go On” (from Titanic), “Fairytale Of New York”(previously recorded by Kirsty MacColl and The Pogues) and even Jimmy Kennedy’s “South Of The Border (Down Mexico Way)”.
They are surely versatile, but for many, Anthony Kearns, Ronan Tynan, and Patrick Hyland are synonymous with Irish music. There is an aching bittersweet quality to much of Ireland’s musical heritage, a melodic loveliness and emotional intensity that brings a tingle to the spine and a tear to the eye. The dazzling technique and depth of feeling that defines this musical genre, amplified to the third power, is the hallmark of The Irish Tenors.
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Waterville Moves
2026-03-21 09:30 - 11:30, 2026-04-04 09:30 - 11:30 | Greene Block + Studios, 18 Main Street, Waterville, ME
Waterville Moves is a bi-weekly series that invites you to move your body, share stories, and create connections through guided movements and dance. Sessions take place every other Saturday, September 13 – December 20, 2025 and January 10 – May 16, 2026. The Caregiver + Child sessions, 9:30 –1 0:15 a.m., are for parents with children 6 and under. The Intergenerational sessions, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m., are for all ages.
CAREGIVER + CHILD
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Polar Plunge
2026-03-21 11:00 | Oakland Waterfront Park, 22 Belgrade Ave, Oakland, ME
Waterville, ME - February 19 - The 2026 Polar Plunge is making a splash for a powerful cause: providing nutritious meals to youth in local programs. This high-energy winter fundraising event invites individuals, teams, families, and businesses to take the icy plunge and help combat youth hunger and food insecurity in the community.
Proceeds from the Polar Plunge fundraising event will directly support meal programs for youth, ensuring that children and teens enrolled in youth programs at the Alfond Youth & Community Center (AYCC) have consistent access to healthy meals and snacks. Funds raised will help offset rising food costs and sustain critical youth nutrition initiatives that support learning, growth, and overall well-being.
"Food insecurity impacts a child's ability to learn, grow, and thrive," said Katherine Harvey, AYCC's Senior Director of Philanthropy. "By taking part in the Polar Plunge, you're joining a fun and meaningful community effort to ensure the youth we serve have reliable access to nutritious meals. Over the past year, the AYCC has provided more than 65,000 meals and snacks to children across our sites. While grant funding covers approximately 50% of our food costs, the remaining support comes from community members like you."
The 2026 Polar Plunge encourages participants to register online, create individual or team fundraising pages, and collect donations in the lead-up to the event. Supporters can plunge, donate, or cheer on participants, all while contributing to a mission that directly benefits local youth.
Event Details:

When: Saturday, March 21 @ 11:00 am
Where: Oakland Boat Launch, Old Belgrade Avenue, Oakland, Maine
Who: Individuals, teams, families, businesses, and community groups
Register: https://secure.frontstream.com/polar-plunge-2026

Why It Matters:
The Polar Plunge is more than a cold-water challenge; it's a community-driven fundraiser to fight youth hunger. Many children rely on schools and youth programs for daily meals and snacks. This event helps ensure those programs can continue to provide healthy, reliable nutrition in a welcoming, and supportive environment. Participants are encouraged to fundraise, share their plunge on social media, and help raise awareness about food insecurity among youth.
About the AYCC
The Alfond Youth & Community Center (AYCC) is a mission-driven nonprofit organization serving the Waterville area with programs and services that support youth development, health and wellness, and community connection. AYCC provides a welcoming, inclusive environment where individuals and families can thrive.

Teen Tabletop: The Remix!
2026-03-21 12:00 - 14:00, 2026-03-28 12:00 - 14:00 | Waterville Public Library, 73 Elm Street, Waterville, ME
Location: Bartlett Room for Teens & Colby Room
Waterville Public Library's teen gaming program! Teens will be playing a wide variety of TTRPGs and board games, and every week will be a completely different game, different world, and different vibe! No previous experience is necessary, so come explore new games with us each week or simply show up to the ones that sound fun for you. Open to ages 11-18, all materials will be provided.
Track List for March:
3/7 - ONE SHOT: A Better House Trap (Toon RPG)
3/14 - Board Games!
3/21 - Board Games!
3/28 - ONE SHOT: Libraries and Lycanthropes: The Practical Interview (Dungeons and Dragons)
Questions? Call 207-872-5433 or email librarian@watervillelibrary.org

Youth Art Month
2026-03-22 - 2026-03-23, 2026-03-29 - 2026-03-30 | Schupf Art Center, 93 Main Street, Waterville, ME, United States
Organization: Waterville Creates
Venue: Ticonic Gallery and Greene Block + Studios
Exhibition Dates: March 1–30, 2026
Gallery Hours: 11am–6pm (Closed Tuesday + Federal Holidays)
Ticonic Gallery (at 93 Main Street) is delighted to partner with Greene Block + Studios (at 18 Main Street) to celebrate Youth Art Month with a spectacular, multi-site exhibition of artwork by local students in grades K–12. Featuring works in a variety of media, including painting, digital art, pottery, photography, and more. Youth Art Month is an opportunity for students to showcase their work in a gallery setting and share their achievements with their families and their community. The 2026 theme is The World Needs Art.
Youth Art Month is a national initiative designed to emphasize the value of art education for all children and to encourage support for quality school art programs.
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Crafternoons
2026-03-24 14:30 - 16:00, 2026-03-31 14:30 - 16:00 | Waterville Public Library, 73 Elm Street, Waterville, ME
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 March:
03-03: Lion & Lamb Craft
03-10: Power-Up Flower
03-17: Rainbow Wreath
03-24: Dolphin Mosaic
03-31: Collaborative Art Project
All materials provided. Free and open to the public

Threads + Tales
2026-03-24 17:00 - 18:30, 2026-03-31 17:00 - 18:30 | Waterville Public Library, 73 Elm Street, Waterville, ME
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, try something new, share patterns, or check out the Library's crafting resources. This is a relaxed and informal group, you do not have to attend every session. Just pop in whenever it works for you!
Free and open to all adults and teens, coffee and tea will be available.
FMI: Call 207-872-5433 or email librarian@watervillelibrary.org

Business After Hours
2026-03-25 17:00 - 19:00 | Snow Pond Center for the Arts, 8 Goldenrod Lane, Sidney, ME

Gipsy Kings Featuring Tonino Baliardo
2026-03-27 19:30 | Waterville Opera House, 1 Common Street, Waterville, ME, United States
Gipsy Kings Featuring Tonino Baliardo - Historia Tour
Date: Friday, March 27 at 7:30pm
Organization: Waterville Opera House
Venue: Waterville Opera House, 1 Common Street, Waterville, Maine
This event is eligible for the Youth Arts Access Fund.
Tonino Baliardo is the founder and leader of Gipsy Kings, but above all he is a guitar virtuoso and a composer recognized worldwide. He composed and produced the greatest hits of the group such as “Bamboleo” or “Djobi Djoba”.
Undisputed masters of gypsy music, the group has sold over 20 million albums worldwide and has been awarded numerous gold, platinum and diamond discs, a music victory in 1990 and a Grammy Award in 2013 in the Best World Music category for the album “Savor Flamenco”. He also collaborated on the film “The Big Lebowski” by remixing “Hotel California”, and on “Toy Story III”, the Disney Pixar animated film with “You’ve Got a Friend in Me”.
Most recently Tonino was awarded a platinum record for his duet with Takagi Ketra and a triple platinum record with “Ingobernable” in a duet with Tangana.
He has performed in the most prestigious concert halls around the world: Radio City in New York, the Hollywood Bowl or the Greek Theater in Los Angeles, but also the Royal Albert Hall in London or the Olympia in Paris. Tonino said in an interview “We started in Saint Tropez with our guitars and since then, we have travelled around the world. Music has no borders and our music is universal”. This must be the secret to 30 years of success: an eternity in the world of music. If the story written by the Gipsy Kings and Tonino Baliardo draws its sources from the gypsy tradition, it is resolutely geared towards the future and targets all generations.
Family and transmission are essential values in the eyes of Tonino who has been accompanied by his two sons Mikaël and Cosso Baliardo since 2014.
Today, he continues to travel the world to share a music which is unique to him.
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Rustic Overtones
2026-03-28 20:00 | Waterville Opera House, 1 Common Street, Waterville, ME, United States
Hailing from Portland, Maine, Rustic Overtones have been captivating audiences since their formation in the early 1990s. Their music is a genre-blending masterpiece, fusing rock, soul, and funk into a distinct sound that has garnered both critical acclaim and a devoted fan base. Fronted by Dave Gutter, the band's dynamic live performances and thought-provoking lyrics have been key to their enduring success. While their lineup has seen changes over the years, Rustic Overtones' influence on the alternative rock and funk scenes remains unmistakable, and their dedication to storytelling through song is a hallmark of their artistry.
Known for their signature horn section and socially conscious themes, Rustic Overtones have delivered memorable albums like Rooms by the Hour (1997) and Viva Nueva! (2001). After a mid-2000s hiatus, the band made a triumphant return in the late 2010s, solidifying their status as a compelling force in the indie and alternative music landscape. This enduring band's legacy is defined by their commitment to making music that resonates on both a musical and emotional level.
Tickets: $35. This concert is eligible for the Youth Arts Access Fund.
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Habitat for Humanity Ribbon Cutting
2026-03-31 15:30 | ME
Please join us for a ribbon cutting at Habitat for Humanity on Jacques Lane in Oakland.
3:30 PM Tuesday, March 31, 2026

Latin Dance Classes
2026-03-31 19:00 - 20:15 | Greene Block + Studios, 18 Main Street, Waterville, ME

Teen Wheel-Throwing
2026-04-01 15:00 - 17:00 | Art of Clay Studio, Paul J. Schupf Art Center, 93 Main Street, Waterville, ME
Instructor Wendy Burton leads teens in this 4-week class exploring the fundamentals of wheel-throwing. Teens ages 13-16 will learn throwing basics, including centering, shaping, trimming, handle making, and glazing in a fun and supportive environment.
Tools, materials, clay, glazes, and firings are included with class registration. Finished work will be available to pick up two weeks after class is completed.
The class continues on Wednesdays in April. Please note: There is no class the week of April 20, as that is Spring Vacation for area schools.
Ages: 13–16
Limit: 7 participants
Cost: $141. Eligible for the Youth Arts Access Fund.
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Rhymetime
2026-04-03 10:30 - 11:00 | Waterville Public Library, 73 Elm Street, Waterville, ME
Rhymetime: for Babies, Toddlers and Their Grownups!
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 April 2026 are:
04-03: Counting
04-10: Shapes
04-17: The Earth
04-24:Trees
FMI: Call 207.872.5433 or email ldavis@watervillelibrary.org.

First Friday
2026-04-03 17:00 - 19:00 | Downtown Waterville, Main Street at Common Street, Waterville, ME
Date: April 3, 2026, 5–7pm
Organizations: Waterville Creates, Sexual Assault Crisis and Support Center, Colby Arts Office, and Lunder Institute
Location: Multiple Locations, Downtown Waterville
Paul J. Schupf Art Center, 93 Main Street:
Songs from Once Upon a Mattress
5:30pm
Join us in the Paul J. Schupf Arts Center lobby space for singers from the cast of the Waterville Opera House’s production of Once Upon a Mattress! For more information and tickets, click here.
Project Soul Chains: Freedom Night!
5:30–7pm
Join the Sexual Assault Crisis and Support Center and Waterville Creates in recognition of Sexual Assault Awareness Month for an evening of reflection and community. This event celebrates Project Soul Chains, a powerful teen summer initiative led by community prevention educator Maegan Bell. Teens from the South End Teen Center and the AYCC Restorative Justice Teen Program explored themes of breaking harmful cycles, building confidence, and reclaiming identity through journaling, art, storytelling, and honest conversation.
Join us to experience their artwork, hear their voices, and honor their journey toward courage, connection, and boldly walking in freedom: unchained and unapologetic. Light refreshments available and all are welcome.

Greene Block + Studios, 18 Main Street:

Support Colby Student Artists at the third annual Colby Creatives Pop Up! Original work for sale by individual student artists, Colby Riso, and Colby Pottery clubs! We hope you’ll stop by and check out the immaculate vibes! Shop stickers, zines, prints, and fashion!

Clothing as Canvas: Workshop with Maria de Los Angeles + InTandem

5–7pm
Join Lunder Institute for American Art Fellow Maria de Los Angeles, in partnership with InTandem, for a hands-on workshop that transforms clothing into a canvas for personal expression. In conjunction with April First Friday, participants will draw, collage, patch, and embellish directly onto a garment—exploring identity, memory, and storytelling through wearable art. Whether subtle or bold, abstract or narrative, each piece becomes a reflection of lived experience.
Participants are invited to bring a clothing item they’d like to customize (limited garments may be provided). All materials—including fabric paints, textile markers, and upcycled fabrics—will be supplied. Sewing stations will be available for patching and embellishment, and no prior drawing or sewing experience is necessary.
This workshop is supported in part by MuleWorks.

What are First Fridays?
First Fridays celebrate the vibrant creativity in Waterville through a wide array of arts experiences. On the first Friday of every month, visit Main Street in downtown Waterville to meet artists, see performances, listen to live music, eat delicious food, shop at local businesses, enjoy the arts, and come together as a community.

Pancake Breakfast and Indoor Yard Sale
2026-04-04 08:30 - 11:00 | Winslow Congregational Church, 12 Lithgow Street, Winslow, ME

Teen Tabletop
2026-04-04 12:00 - 14:00 | Waterville Public Library, 73 Elm Street, Waterville, ME
Waterville Public Library's teen gaming program! Teens will be playing a wide variety of TTRPGs and board games, and every week will be a completely different game, different world, and different vibe! No previous experience is necessary, so come explore new games with us each week or simply show up to the ones that sound fun for you. Open to ages 11-18, all materials will be provided.
Track List for April:
4/4 - ONE SHOT: Egg Hunt
Every year the fine feathered inhabitants of Candy Hollow must sacrifice their eggs to avoid some horrible fate at the hands of a mysterious creature. This year, you and your fowl friends are determined to figure out why.
4/11 - Board Games!
4/18 - Board Games!
4/25 - CAMPAIGN: Libraries and Lycanthropes: Session 1
Session 1 of our monthly Dungeons and Dragons campaign!
Questions? Call 207-872-5433 or email librarian@watervillelibrary.org
