WATERVILLE – OCTOBER 5 - Alfond Youth & Community Center and Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce combine efforts to present Festival of Trees this holiday season, continuing a proud tradition. Participation in this year’s event continues a fabulous holiday tradition. At the same time, money raised supports families in the community experiencing food insecurity through the […]
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Dates: November 14, 15, 21, 28, & 29 at 7:30 p.m. + November 16, 22, 23, & 30 at 2:00 p.m. Organization: Waterville Opera House Venue: Waterville Opera House, 1 Common Street, Waterville, Maine This event is eligible for the Youth Arts Access Fund. Based on the timeless and beloved film, White Christmas follows Veterans […] |
1 event,Mid-Maine Global Forum presents “World Youth Clubs: Connecting Youth Around the World” with Ken Walsh Ken Walsh, coming from the New Rochelle Boys & Girls Clubs as the Assistant Executive for 7 years, began his Maine journey in 1992 when he became the Executive Director of the Waterville Boys & Girls Club. In 1998, following […] |
2 events,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 […]
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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, […]
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2 events,Join us for a ribbon cutting Thursday, December 4, 4 p.m. with Gallant Funeral Home to be held at 10 Elm St., Waterville
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One of Maine’s most beloved and beautiful Christmas-concert experiences returns to Winslow! On Thursday, December 4, at 6 p.m. the Mt. View Chamber Singers from Mt. View High School in Thorndike will present “Carols in the Round” at Winslow Congregational Church, 12 Lithgow Street. You’ll enjoy and be enriched by the gorgeous, candle-lit a capella […]
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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].
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Date Night Childcare Drop the kids off for pizza and playtime with museum staff and volunteers while you have a night to yourself! Date Nights are November 21 (FULL), December 5, and December 19 5:00-7:30 PM Open to ages 3 to 8 (all children must be potty trained) $20 per child for members, $25 per […]
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Date: December 5, 2025 Time: 5–7pm Location: Multiple Locations, Downtown Waterville At the Paul J. Schupf Art Center, 93 Main Street: 5–7pm Opening Reception Mawte: Bound Together Join us at the Joan Dignam Schmaltz Gallery of Art, located in the Paul J. Schupf Art Center, as we celebrate the opening of Mαwte: Bound Together with […] Date: Friday, December 5 at 7pm Organization: Waterville Opera House Venue: Waterville Opera House, 1 Common Street, Waterville, Maine This event is eligible for the Youth Arts Access Fund. Let’s Sing Taylor - A Live Band Experience - is the ultimate tribute to the music of Taylor Swift. We can show you incredible things, including […] |
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Embrace the holiday and winter spirit at the eighth annual Joy to the Ville community celebration! Join Waterville Creates, the Colby College Museum of Art, the Waterville Public Library, and the Children’s Discovery Museum as we celebrate the magic of the season with movies, art-making, play, and more! Highlights include: Kringleville Santa Claus visits Diwali […]
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Date: December 6 at 10am Runtime: 1 hour 40 minutes MPA Rating: G Organization: Maine Film Center Venue: Maine Film Center, 93 Main Street, Waterville, Maine Free and open to all, ticket reservation encouraged. Part of Joy to the Ville! See all events here. A young boy who no longer believes in Santa is visited […]
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As part of Joy to the Ville, turn a cherished personal photo into a stunning 3D-printed lithophane — an image that comes to life when illuminated from behind. Once crafted from porcelain in the 1800s, this timeless art form now gets a modern, high-tech twist with 3D printing. Create a truly unique keepsake or one-of-a-kind […]
$76
Get free help with your writing at the Waterville Public Library! Trained Colby Farnham Writers’ Center tutors can assist at any stage of the writing process! • Brainstorming an idea or thesis statement • Developing a rough draft, double-checking grammar • Polishing a final draft Fridays, 3:00 - 5:00 pm · Saturdays, 12:00 - 3:00 […]
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Strauss’s elegant romance brings the glamour and enchantment of 19th-century Vienna to cinemas worldwide in a sumptuous production by legendary director Otto Schenk that “is as beautiful as one could hope” (The New York Times). Soprano Rachel Willis-Sørensen stars as the title heroine, a young noblewoman in search of love on her own terms. Radiant […]
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Join Elm City Music for an "informance" at Greene Block and Studios. So, what's an "informance," anyway? When I was learning piano many decades ago, I spent countless hours practicing all year, and about 5 minutes performing a piece of music at the year-end recital. Many beginning students find this nerve-wracking, because they have practiced […] |
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3 events,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 […]
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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 […]
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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, […]
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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 […]
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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
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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 […]
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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].
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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 […]
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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
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
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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 […]
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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
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Next Association meeting will be 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Sat, Dec 13, 2025 Meeting will be via Zoom For Zoom link: Send email to [email protected] or Text to 207-313-2924 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
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1 event,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
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1 event,Date: Monday, December 15 at 7pm Organization: Waterville Opera House Venue: Waterville Opera House, 1 Common Street, Waterville, Maine This event is eligible for the Youth Arts Access Fund. Top Irish musicians have united with the finest Nashville players to create the new sound and energy of The Celts. TC perform a fresh hybrid of […] |
3 events,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 […]
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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, […]
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Aspiring rapper Rome (Ashton James) has the talent and vision to break out in Toronto's hip-hop scene, but his crippling insecurity is holding him back. When he learns that megastar producer Richie Hill (Rich Kidd) will be making an appearance at a local club, Rome seizes the chance to meet him and get his album […]
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Waterville Elks Lodge #905 and Banquet Center 76 Industrial Road, Waterville, ME Business After Hours: A great place to network and market your business with other business professionals and leaders in our community. After Hours is hosted, or co-hosted, by chamber members in our region and is one of many benefits we offer our chamber […]
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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].
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Date Night Childcare Drop the kids off for pizza and playtime with museum staff and volunteers while you have a night to yourself! Date Nights are November 21 (FULL), December 5, and December 19 5:00-7:30 PM Open to ages 3 to 8 (all children must be potty trained) $20 per child for members, $25 per […] This service is designed for those who find the holiday season difficult due to loss or painful memories. Come and experience a restful chance to be held in hope and healing. All are welcome.
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Join us for the next riotous installment of Jenda’s Movie Madness, where cinematic disasters become comedy gold. This time, we’re unwrapping the gloriously awful holiday “classic” Santa Claus Conquers the Martians — a 1964 sci-fi mess so bad, it’s practically a gift. More info
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The Met made history in December 2006 when it presented its first transmission to movie theaters worldwide — the abridged English language version of Mozart’s The Magic Flute. Julie Taymor, Tony Award-winning director of Broadway’s The Lion King, gives the beloved fairy tale a whimsical setting with dazzling puppetry and costumes. Running under two hours, this […]
$16 – $19
Date: Saturday, December 20 at 7pm Organization: Waterville Opera House Venue: Waterville Opera House, 1 Common Street, Waterville, Maine This event is eligible for the Youth Arts Access Fund. The world famous Glenn Miller Orchestra brings timeless classics like "In the Mood", "Moonlight Serenade", "Chattanooga Choo Choo", "Pennsylvania 6-5000", "String of Pearls" and "Tuxedo Junction" […] |
2 events,Story Songs of the 70s is a seasonal concert series by Maine-based singer/songwriter, Tom DiMenna, and features songs by 3 legendary songwriters of the vinyl era — Gordon Lightfoot, Cat Stevens, and Harry Chapin. For this special Christmas Spectacular edition, Tom has curated a setlist of reflective wintry songs balanced with upbeat favorites and holiday […]
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The ShineOnCass Foundation will host its fifth Annual Blue Christmas Ceremony for grieving families and friends, and those who support them on the Winter Solstice, the longest and darkest night of the year. Blue Christmas will feature music, speakers, and a reading of submitted names of loved ones lost and the lighting of memorial blue […]
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2 events,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 […]
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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, […]
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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].
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3 events,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 […]
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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, […]
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Have you been itching to spin a yarn with fellow fiber artists? 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. Would you like to learn to knit or crochet? We can help […]
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1 event,In memory of Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner, all are invited to attend a free New Year's Eve screening of When Harry Met Sally, one of Rob Reiner's most iconic films and one of Hollywood's greatest romantic comedies. The film owes its ending to the real-life relationship between Rob and Michele; originally destined for […]
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1 event,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 January 2026 are: 01/02: Letter "O" 01/09: Letter "P" 01/16: Letter "Q" 01/23: Letter "R" 01/30: Letter "S" FMI: Call 207.872.5433 or email [email protected].
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1 event,Two Screenings: January 3 + 4, 10:00 a.m. Set in an occupied postwar Rome, a working-class woman struggles for a better future for her family while facing abuse from her domineering husband. Gritty Italian neo-realism embraces surrealism and comedy as the woman is presented with an opportunity to change her life circumstances — but will […]
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