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Colby Music Department Spring Recitals
2026-05-04 - 2026-05-10 | Gordon Center for Creative and Performing Arts, Colby College, Mayflower Hill Drive, Waterville
No reservations needed!

Crafternoons
2026-05-05 14:30 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | 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 May:
5/5: Flower Painted Card
5/12: Ant Farm
5/19: Bird's Nest
5/26: Squirrel Bag Puppet

All materials provided. Free and open to the public

Ribbon Cutting: Make Their Day Physical Therapy
2026-05-05 16:30 | Champions Fitness Club, 30 Elm Plaza, Waterville, ME
Please join us for a ribbon cutting at
Make Their Day Physical Therapy & Wellness
at 30 Elm Plaza (Inside Champions Fitness)

Threads + Tales
2026-05-05 17:00 - 18:30, 2026-05-12 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

Wheel 2: All Pots Considered
2026-05-06 17:30 - 20:00 | Art of Clay Studio, Paul J. Schupf Art Center, 93 Main Street, Waterville, ME
Dates: Wednesdays, May 6, 13, 20, 27, June 3, 10 at 5:30–8pm
Organization: Ticonic Gallery + Studios
Venue: Art of Clay Studio, Paul J. Schupf Art Center, 93 Main Street, Waterville
This event is eligible for the Youth Arts Access Fund.
In this open format six-week class, intermediate students are encouraged to explore their own projects in a fun, creative, and supportive environment. Instructor and Clay Studio Coordinator, Jeffrey Lipton, will be on hand to offer guidance, demonstrations, and individualized support. This class is ideal for experienced throwers who want to refine their skills and who desire constructive feedback while pursuing their own creative directions.
Age: Adults 18+
Limit: 7 participants
Cost: $181
Price includes a $1 handling fee. A portion of all ticket fees are designated to support the Youth Arts Access Fund.
This event is eligible for the Youth Arts Access Fund.
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Mid-Maine Technical Center Student Works Screening
2026-05-06 19:00 - 21:00 | Maine Film Center, 93 Main St., Waterville, ME
Join the Maine Film Center in celebrating the work of young media students from the Mid-Maine Technical Center's Mass Media Communications program! Admission is free, but ticket reservations are encouraged.
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How Will Paid Family Medical Leave and Other HR Changes Impact Your Business?
2026-05-07 07:15 - 09:00 | Best Western Plus, 375 Main Street, Waterville, ME
TO REGISTER: www.midmainechamber.com, 873-3315, or Cindy@midmainechamber.com

Coffee and Community through Film from Rwanda to Waterville
2026-05-07 12:00 | Chace Forum, Bill & Joan Alfond Main Street Commons, 150 Main St., Waterville, ME, 04901, United States
Learn about the Maine International Film Festival’s partnership with student filmmakers from Waterville’s Mid-Maine Technical Center and local businesses, and their global experience that connected communities around the story of coffee.
Please join us at the Chace Community Forum, 150 Maine Street, downtown Waterville, for these interesting and informative talks! As always, you can reach out to midmaineglobalforum@gmail.com if you have any questions.

Downtown Waterville Farmers’ Market
2026-05-07 14:00 - 18:00, 2026-05-14 14:00 - 18:00 | Head of Falls, Temple Street at Front Street, Waterville, ME, 04901, United States
Come join us at the market!
The market will be open every Thursday, rain or shine, 2 p.m. - 6 p.m. through mid-November at the Head of Falls by the Two Cent Bridge. There is loads of parking and a flat paved surface.
We are a producer-only market: we only sell things we grow and make ourselves! Come get to know your farmers. We are proud to offer a huge variety of real local food and goods, fresh vegetables, fruit, meat, eggs, dairy, flowers, maple syrup, honey, bread, baked goods, seedlings for your garden, wool yarn, sheepskins, natural skincare, and more.
Most vendors take credit cards or Venmo; some are cash-only.
Spend your Bumper Crop on any food with any vendor. Every vendor in the market accepts EBT for eligible items, and when you shop with SNAP/EBT, you earn bonus bucks for fruit, veggies, and seedlings that grow food. This program is called Maine Harvest Bucks.
Starting in June, senior shoppers can sign up for a free Maine Senior FarmShare! Stay tuned for more info. (Bumper Crop, Maine Harvest Bucks, and Senior FarmShare are all programs of Maine Federation of Farmers' Markets - check them out!)
Find out more info about our vendors and our market at watervillefarmersmarket.org. Support a local farmer!
Serving the people of the Waterville area since 2006.

Pawsome Tales
2026-05-07 15:30 - 16:30 | Waterville Public Library, 73 Elm Street, Waterville, ME
It's time for Pawsome Tales with a furry visitor from Love on a Leash! Children can drop in and take turns reading their favorite book with the therapy dog. Reading to animals provides a fun, low-stress way to help children who struggle with literacy.
No appointment necessary!
This will be the last Pawsome Tales until September, so come wish Sadie and her handler a happy vacation!
FMI: email ldavis@watervillelibrary.org or call 207-872-5433
To learn more about Love on a Leash: https://www.loveonaleash.org/kennebec-valley/

Rhymetime
2026-05-08 10:30, 2026-05-15 10:30 | 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 May 2026 are:
05-01: Opposites
05-08: Moms & Families
05-15: Birds
05-22: Bugs
05-29: All Around the Farm
FMI: Call 207.872.5433 or email ldavis@watervillelibrary.org.

Ribbon Cutting: Sprague & Curtis Real Estate
2026-05-08 15:00 | Sprague & Curtis Real Estate, 2 Meadow Drive, Waterville, Maine
Join us for a ribbon cutting
Friday, May 8
at 3:00 p.m.
to celebrate a new Model Home Neighborhood with
Sprague & Curtis Real Estate
2 Meadow Drive, Waterville

TNT Dance Studio: Sparking a Revolution
2026-05-08 18:00, 2026-05-09 14:00 | Waterville Opera House, 1 Common Street, Waterville, ME, United States
TNT Dance Studio proudly presents its 52nd Annual Spring Production, Sparking a Revolution, at the Waterville Opera House! This exciting showcase features a variety of dance styles as students take the stage to perform their routines with creativity, passion, and boundless energy. Join us for an inspiring performance that’s igniting the world and celebrating the power of movement — together, let’s spark change and light up the future!
Tickets: $38 - $43. These performances are not eligible for either the Youth Arts Access Fund or Waterville Creates Member benefits.
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National Theatre Live: All My Sons
2026-05-09 12:00 - 14:15 | Maine Film Center, 93 Main St., Waterville, ME
Bryan Cranston (Breaking Bad) and Marianne Jean-Baptiste (Hard Truths) feature in a five-star, triumphantly acclaimed new production of Arthur Miller’s classic play, from visionary director Ivo Van Hove (A View from the Bridge).
One family, the heart of the American dream. When wartime delivers profits for Joe, it comes at a price when his partner is charged with criminal manufacturing deals and his eldest son goes missing in action. Will peacetime bring peace of mind, or will he be confronted by the consequence of his actions?
Filmed live from the West End, Paapa Essiedu (I May Destroy You), Tom Glynn-Carney (House of the Dragon), and Hayley Squires (I, Daniel Blake) also feature in this disturbingly prescient play.
See our other upcoming National Theatre Live performances here.
Admission: $14.50 - $17.00. Eligible for the Youth Arts Access Fund.
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Canoe Dig It?
2026-05-09 13:00, 2026-05-10 13:00 | Maine Film Center, 93 Main St., Waterville, ME
Two Screenings: May 9 + 10 at 1:00 p.m.
Canoe Dig It? is a mockumentary comedy about a fictional canoeing competition in Northern Maine that highlights the very real and eccentric sport of Freestyle Canoeing, a performative art best described as “canoe dancing.” Competitors paddle out to spin, dip, and “dance” in perfect synchronization with music of their choice, blending athleticism and artistry on the water. The film follows a colorful cast of quirky and oddly relatable competitors as they vie for the coveted blue ribbon at the Moosehead Regional Finals. Among them are a cutthroat perfectionist, a backwoods natural, an aging underdog, a bickering couple of summer camp owners, and a hard-rocking bartender. As they prepare for the big stage—or rather, lake—audiences get a glimpse into their personal lives, their eclectic training methods, and the unique challenges of the freestyle canoeing world.
(Not Rated, 78 min., 2025)
Admission: $9-10. Eligible for the Youth Arts Access Fund.
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Inside Out 2
2026-05-09 16:00 - 19:00 | Johnson Hall Opera House, 280 Water Street, Gardiner, Maine
FREE FILM SCREENING TO FOSTER CONVERSATIONS ON BIG FEELINGS AND EMOTIONS
Kennebec Behavioral Health (KBH) invites children, caregivers, educators, and community members who serve as trusted adults in children’s lives to a special free screening of a beloved Pixar film centered on “big emotions” on May 9, 2026. The film screening will be hosted in Johnson Hall’s 400+ seat, newly renovated theater located at 280 Water Street in Gardiner, Maine.
This family-centered event is designed to bring the community together to explore the theme of “big emotions” and better understand the complex emotions children experience. Through the lens of Pixar’s engaging storytelling, attendees will gain insight into how emotions shape behavior, relationships, and communication. The screening aims to create a welcoming space for meaningful dialogue.
Following the film, attendees are invited to participate in a facilitated panel discussion focused on practical tools and strategies to help children—and the people who support them—navigate emotions in healthy and constructive ways. Attendees will also receive take-home resources, tools for learning, and fun giveaways sponsored by local businesses.
This special screening is made possible through the generous support of our presenting sponsor, Kennebec Savings Bank, along with GEAR Parent Network, Coutts Brothers, and other valued local sponsors.
The event is free and open to the public. Sponsorship opportunities remain available for local businesses and organizations interested in supporting children’s mental health and community wellness.
For more information about the event, registration, or sponsorship opportunities, please visit www.kbhmaine.org/community/film-screening/ or email the KBH engagement team at engagement@kbhmaine.org.

Union Coffeehouse: The Gawler Family
2026-05-09 19:00 | Union Church of Belgrade Lakes, 67 Main Street, Belgrade Lakes, ME
Our season-opening Union Coffeehouse will feature a rousing concert by Belgrade's own Gawler Family! They will bring us an assortment of old and new sounds from many folk traditions. The Gawlers accompany interweaving harmonies with fiddles, banjo, wooden banjo, and guitar, as well as a few surprises. Whether they are crooning a poignant ballad or delivering a rollicking fiddle tune, their unique arrangements are especially engaging and often go along with anecdotes of historical or humorous content. Although the Gawlers may be best known for their extensive collection of dance tunes in the Scots-Irish and French-Canadian traditions, their repertoire may include a gutsy “Sweet Honey in the Rock,” an a capella work song, or an amusing ode to everyday life. With their infectious spirit and sparkling musicianship, the Gawler Family has earned a beloved place in the delighted hearts of varied audiences across the Northeast.
Please show your support for this wonderful Union Church community outreach program by coming to the Union Coffeehouse concerts and bringing your friends. The concert will start at 7 PM in Friendship Hall with the featured performers will start the show. They will be followed by the serendipitous group of performers who show up for the Open Mic time. We’ll offer the wonderful baked goods, and fresh coffee, tea, and lemonade that have become a hallmark of the Union Coffeehouse. We hope you will come and enjoy the wonderful concerts that we are able to offer this year. Suggested donation is $10 per person. We look forward to seeing you there.

Mobile Home Madness!
2026-05-09 20:00 | Playhouse at Waterville Station, 17 Railroad Square, Waterville
With spring right around the corner we’ve all started opening up our pop-outs, sweepin’ off the decks and washing off whatever lawn ornaments we have left!
Join Lady the Cable Guy for her “trash-tastic” event of the year!
Mother’s Day never looked so good, bring ur mama! She’ll enjoy some classics while you can enjoy the newly renovated lobby and theatre!
May 9th at 17 Railroad Square Waterville ME, right down the street from Wally-World!
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Ribbon Cutting
2026-05-12 16:00 | Children’s Discovery Museum, 7 Eustis Parkway, Waterville, ME, 04901, United States
Join us for a ribbon cutting
to celebrate two new displays at
the Children's Discovery Museum.

Business After Hours
2026-05-13 17:30 - 19:00 | Skowhegan Savings Bank, 92 Main Street, Fairfield

Community Draw
2026-05-13 18:00 - 20:00 | Ticonic Gallery, Schupf Art Center, 93 Main St, Waterville, ME, 04901
Date: Wednesday, May 13 at 6–8pm
Organization: Ticonic Gallery + Studios
Venue: Ticonic Classroom, 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.
Age: Adults and teens 16+
Limit: 20 participants
Cost: $11
Price includes a $1 handling fee. A portion of all ticket fees are designated to support the Youth Arts Access Fund.
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Friends Camp Work Weekend
2026-05-15 - 2026-05-18 | Friends Camp, 729 Lakeview Drive, South China, ME
Work weekend is coming up! Each year in mid-May, generous volunteers join Friends Camp to help prepare for the upcoming season. This spring, work weekend will be Friday, May 15 to Sunday, May 17. This is an opportunity for friends in the area to help with some of the repairing, cleaning, and painting that needs to be completed before the first campers show up in June. You can learn more about work weekend on our website here. We request that all volunteers register by May 1, although later registrations are permitted.
By volunteering, you will be a part of making camp happen this summer and even have an impact on camp into the future. We do not offer a childcare program, but children and teens are welcome to join for work projects if accompanied by adults.
Some projects we will be working on this year at work weekend include:

Building a giant "nest" for camper play
Painting the outsides of cabins
Working on kitchen storage
Planting plants
General camp clean-up

Come help out—for the whole weekend or just a few hours—and make a difference at camp!
Register to volunteer!

Sagittarius Rising
2026-05-15 19:00 - 21:00 | Playhouse at Waterville Station, 17 Railroad Square, Waterville
Live Music:
Sagittarius Rising
(with special guests, The Curl Tapes)

Sagittarius Rising is twin sister duo Isabelle and Phoebe Rogers from Western Maine. Together
they create uplifting, original music inspired by nature and the imagination with vocal
harmonies, guitar, penny whistle and percussion. They are also artists and award-winning
filmmakers, blending their music soundtracks with artistic visuals. Sagittarius Rising believes
that music is a powerful way to ignite positive change in the world.
TICKETS + INFO

Plant Sale
2026-05-16 08:00 - 12:00 | Maine Children’s Home, 93 Silver Street, Waterville, United States
Location: Maine Children's Home, 93 Silver St, Waterville, ME

Waterville Moves
2026-05-16 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
INTERGENERATIONAL
