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.

Battle of the Badges

Alfond Youth & Community Center 126 North Street, Waterville, ME

Waterville’s bravest and finest are lacing up their sneakers for the highly anticipated Battle of the Badges basketball game! This thrilling showdown between the Waterville Police and Fire Departments will not only bring excitement to the court but also raise vital funds for two transformative community programs: the Unified Champion Club and the Pay-What-You-Can Program […]

Free
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Carols in the Round

Winslow Congregational Church 12 Lithgow Street, Winslow, ME +3 more

One of Maine’s most beloved and beautiful Christmas experiences returns! Enjoy and be enriched by the gorgeous, candlelit, a capella presentation of the 33rd edition of Carols in the Round concert by the Mount View Chamber Singers, a 20 member ensemble of students from Mount View High School in Thorndike. As the singers encircle the […]

Free

Mid-Maine Global Forum: Pandit Mami

Chace Forum, Bill & Joan Alfond Main Street Commons 150 Main Street, Waterville, ME

Due to rough roads, today’s event has been postponed! We are working with today’s planned speaker, Pandit Mami, to reschedule this event for early 2025. Keep an eye out for a new date as well as other 2025 MMGF and partner events. Stay safe and warm! Mid-Maine Global Forum’s December lunch-time speaker: Pandit Mami Pandit […]

Free

Community Draw

Ticonic Gallery Schupf Art Center, 93 Main St, Waterville, ME

Paul J. Schupf Art Center 93 Main Street, Waterville 6–8pm, Wednesday, December 11, 2024 $11 Eligible for the Youth Arts Access Fund Seasoned and aspiring artists are invited to participate in this costumed figure drawing program. Participants bring their media of choice: charcoal, pastels, paint, clay, etc. Ticonic will provide the chairs, model, and camaraderie. TICKETS

$11

Business Breakfast

Best Western Plus 375 Main Street, Waterville, ME
$23 – $29
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Carols in the Round

Winslow Congregational Church 12 Lithgow Street, Winslow, ME +3 more

One of Maine’s most beloved and beautiful Christmas experiences returns! Enjoy and be enriched by the gorgeous, candlelit, a capella presentation of the 33rd edition of Carols in the Round concert by the Mount View Chamber Singers, a 20 member ensemble of students from Mount View High School in Thorndike. As the singers encircle the […]

Free
Recurring

The Nutcracker

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

December 13 + 14 at 7pm December 14 + 15 at 2pm Experience the magic of the holiday season with Bossov Ballet Theatre’s rendition of The Nutcracker at the Waterville Opera House, December 13–15, 2024. This year’s performance, guided by Artistic Director Natalya Getman, offers a masterful blend of tradition and fresh choreography, showcasing the […]

$39

Joy to the Ville

Schupf Art Center 93 Main Street, Waterville, ME, United States +1 more

Mark your calendar: Joy to the Ville returns Saturday, December 14 for its seventh annual edition! Come to the Paul J. Schupf Art Center during this festive celebration of the season and enjoy a free screening of The Muppet Christmas Carol at the Maine Film Center, craft solstice luminaries with the Colby College Museum of […]

Community Maker Days

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

Join local artists as we kick off a new series of workshops! These fun and engaging events offer makers of all ages the chance to explore their creativity and craft something special. From clay to felting, leather to bookmaking, Community Maker Days are a fantastic opportunity to celebrate the joy of creating! Offerings include: Felt […]

Free – $21
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The Nutcracker

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

December 13 + 14 at 7pm December 14 + 15 at 2pm Experience the magic of the holiday season with Bossov Ballet Theatre’s rendition of The Nutcracker at the Waterville Opera House, December 13–15, 2024. This year’s performance, guided by Artistic Director Natalya Getman, offers a masterful blend of tradition and fresh choreography, showcasing the […]

$39
Recurring

The Nutcracker

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

December 13 + 14 at 7pm December 14 + 15 at 2pm Experience the magic of the holiday season with Bossov Ballet Theatre’s rendition of The Nutcracker at the Waterville Opera House, December 13–15, 2024. This year’s performance, guided by Artistic Director Natalya Getman, offers a masterful blend of tradition and fresh choreography, showcasing the […]

$39
Recurring

The Nutcracker

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

December 13 + 14 at 7pm December 14 + 15 at 2pm Experience the magic of the holiday season with Bossov Ballet Theatre’s rendition of The Nutcracker at the Waterville Opera House, December 13–15, 2024. This year’s performance, guided by Artistic Director Natalya Getman, offers a masterful blend of tradition and fresh choreography, showcasing the […]

$39
Recurring

Carols in the Round

Winslow Congregational Church 12 Lithgow Street, Winslow, ME +3 more

One of Maine’s most beloved and beautiful Christmas experiences returns! Enjoy and be enriched by the gorgeous, candlelit, a capella presentation of the 33rd edition of Carols in the Round concert by the Mount View Chamber Singers, a 20 member ensemble of students from Mount View High School in Thorndike. As the singers encircle the […]

Free

Central Maine Growth Council Annual Meeting

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

In 2024, the mid-Maine region welcomed new businesses, launched innovative programs, advanced construction projects, supported entrepreneurs, and engaged in conversations about the future of our communities and economy. Let’s celebrate this year’s achievements while preparing for a thriving regional economy in 2025! Featuring: Developer of the Year Award Emerging Leader Award Maine Department of Economic […]

Free
Recurring

Morning Clay

Art of Clay Studio, Paul J. Schupf Art Center 93 Main Street, Waterville, ME

Tuesdays, November 5 + 19, December 3 + 17, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Join us for Morning Clay, a newly created class at The Art of Clay Studio focusing on hand-building with clay. This class is designed for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This small-group class is led by Candy Andre, an art educator […]

$40
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Teen Clay Club

Art of Clay Studio, Paul J. Schupf Art Center 93 Main Street, Waterville, ME

In this bimonthly exploration of clay, teens ages 13–16 will learn about hand-building, glazing, surface design, and more. Each young artist will be encouraged to independently find their own unique approach to clay in a supportive environment. Cost: $51. This event is eligible for the Youth Arts Access Fund. DETAILS

$51

Business After Hours

Skills, Inc / Ervin Community Supports 15 Wandrup Road, Hinckley, ME
Free

Tommy Dorsey Orchestra

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

Date: Thursday, December 19 at 7:30pm Organization: Waterville Opera House Venue: Waterville Opera House, 1 Common St, Waterville, ME This event is eligible for the Youth Arts Access Fund. Celebrate the festive season with beloved classics from the timeless Tommy Dorsey Orchestra. Tommy Dorsey was an extremely successful bandleader from the 1930s until his untimely […]

Longest Night (Blue Christmas)

Pleasant Street United Methodist Church 61 Pleasant Street, Waterville, ME

A special service will be offered on Friday, December 20, 4 p.m., at Pleasant Street UMC. We welcome The Tourmalines for special music during this service. The name of this service comes from the season. But the name, “Longest Night”, also describes the feeling that a number of people have during this season. In these long, dark, […]

Free
Recurring

Waterville Moves

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 making. Each class is 45 minutes to an hour long, and can be taken as a series or a single workshop. Classes are free and open to all: no experience with dance […]

Free

Met Opera Holiday Encore: The Magic Flute

Maine Film Center 93 Main St., Waterville, ME

New York’s Metropolitan Opera made history in December 2006 when it presented its first Live in HD transmission to cinemas worldwide: the abridged English-language version of Mozart’s The Magic Flute. Julie Taymor’s whimsical production features a winning ensemble, including tenor Matthew Polenzani, baritone Nathan Gunn, and bass René Pape. The opera returns to select movie […]

$16 – $19

Christmas with the Celts

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

Date: Monday, December 23 at 7pm Organization: Waterville Opera House Venue: Waterville Opera House, 1 Common St, Waterville, ME 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, performing a fresh hybrid of Irish […]

Fiddler on the Roof

Maine Film Center 93 Main St., Waterville, ME

A forever classic, Fiddler on the Roof is set in 20th-century pre-revolutionary Russia where Tevye, a poor Jewish milkman, is deadset on marrying his three daughters off in respectable matches. However, when each of them expresses different romantic leanings, he has to contend with the collision of tradition and uncomfortable change. The family has to […]

The Iron Giant

Maine Film Center 93 Main St., Waterville, ME

"You are who you choose to be." Based on the 1968 novel The Iron Man by Ted Hughes, The Iron Giant is a beloved animated classic that brings Cold War tension to the fictional town of Rockwell, Maine. One night in October of 1957, an enormous object from space crashes into the ocean. Nine-year-old Hogarth […]

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