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.

Imagination Storytime with Under-the-Sea Guest!

Waterville Public Library 73 Elm Street, Waterville, ME

Join us for a special Storytime event with a well-known undersea princess! She’ll be reading stories and taking pictures. This event is free and open to children of all ages and their grownups. Children under the age of 7 must be accompanied by an adult.

Free

Colby College Museum of Art Summer Luncheon

Colby College Museum of Art 5600 Mayflower Hill Drive, Waterville, ME

Honoring the artist Rackstraw Downes with the Colby Museum’s 2018 Cummings Award for Artistic Excellence and celebrating the exhibitions: Self and Society: The Norma Boom Marin Collection of German Expressionist Prints Modern Wonder: The John Marin Collection City of Ambition: Photography of the Collection Contemporary Highlights On the Farm: Weathervanes from a Distinguished New England Collection This signature ticketed […]

The Drawing Game

L.C. Bates Museum, Good Will-Hinckley 14 Easler Road, Hinckley, ME

Originally played by the Surrealists in the 1920s, and known by a different, slightly morbid name—”The Exquisite Corpse”—this is an incredibly fun & collaborative group drawing game! The paper is folded three times, and each participant draws a section of a creature, while blind to what the previous artist has invented. Then we see what […]

Bill Berlinghoff at the Union Coffeehouse

Union Church of Belgrade Lakes 67 Main Street, Belgrade Lakes, ME

As the heat of the past week starts to wane, the Union Coffeehouse will be increasing the enjoyability quotient of your summer by presenting Bill Berlinghoff in concert.  Bill, central Maine’s consummate folk singer and a favorite at the Union Coffeehouse, will return for his thirteenth headlining appearance. Bill has played to enthusiastic audiences around […]

$5

Community Day at the Art Museum

Colby College Museum of Art 5600 Mayflower Hill Drive, Waterville, ME

Join us for refreshments, art making for all ages, games, docent-led tours, and live music by Gent Treadly.

Free

Tea and Tour

First Baptist Church 1 Park Street, Waterville, ME

Join us as we continue to celebrate our 200th anniversary with a “Tea and Tour”, an opportunity to glance at past years through scrapbooks, photo albums, and a guided tour.

Free

Middle East Mashup

Beth Israel Congregation 291 Main Street, Waterville, ME

On July 15, 2018 at 6:00 pm, we will be hosting an incredible meal prepared by Nilda Wolman and Alfonso Ortega inspired by our recent congregational trip to Israel and the cookbook Zahav by Michael Solomonov. All of the details from menu to cost can be found here. Our price has gone up a bit due […]

$65

Sculptacular Art Camp

Common Street Arts 10 Water Street, Suite 106, Waterville, ME

Campers will learn the incredible art of creating in 3D! Discover the art of sculpting in various media including: cardboard, clay, wire, aluminum and paper-mache. Give your emerging artist the experience of creating art in 3 dimensions, an important experimentation for engineering, science, and art! For ages 8–12. Camp runs July 16-20. Cost: $120 for […]

$120 – $160

Tilt Brush workshop for kids

Common Street Arts 10 Water Street, Suite 106, Waterville, ME

VJ Suave teaches students to draw in a virtual 3D environment using Tilt Brush. Click for more info and to register.

Free

Atlantic Music Festival

Lorimer Chapel, Colby College Mayflower Hill Drive, Waterville, ME

The Atlantic Music Festival (July 7 - 28, 2018) provides one of the most inspiring experiences of a lifetime. Every year, Atlantic Music Festival summons internationally recognized artists and young rising stars from all over the world to the beautiful state of Maine. During the festival season, our artists work toward a common goal: to […]

Free

Crafternoons: Pet Rock Making!

Waterville Public Library 73 Elm Street, Waterville, ME

Looking for a way to brighten up your child’s day? Bring them on down to the Library for Crafternoons! Drop in anytime between 2 and 4PM every Tuesday to participate in a fun craft! Children under 7 must be accompanied by a grown-up helper. This week: Pet Rock Making! FMI: Call 680-2604 or email librarian@watervillelibrary.org

Free

PFLAG

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

Uniting people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) with families, PFLAG meets the third Tuesday of each month at 5:30 PM at the Pleasant Street Methodist Church in the Dunn Parlor on the 2nd floor. All those interested in promoting the health and well-being of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender persons, their […]

Free

MIFF Celebrity Life Drawing

Common Street Arts 10 Water Street, Suite 106, Waterville, ME

Draw a MIFF celebrity! Seasoned and aspiring artists are invited to participate in the life drawing program hosted by Common Street Arts. This program provides a unique opportunity for emerging and established artists to hone their drawing skills in a supportive environment. Participants bring their media of choice: charcoal, pastels, paint, clay, etc. and CSA […]

$5

Weird Science

Waterville Public Library 73 Elm Street, Waterville, ME

Weird Science is back! Join us 1-2:30pm in the Children's department at the Waterville Public Library to take part in an exciting science experiment! Experiments will be led by a group of Waterville Senior High School Students, and are geared towards kids ages 7 and up. Kids under the age of 7 should be accompanied […]

Free

Art Happy Hour (MIFF style)

Common Street Arts 10 Water Street, Suite 106, Waterville, ME

Relax after work or before a movie and explore your creative side. Create cool art using 35mm film with Common Street Arts. Participants will fashion a fun candle votive and prints using 35 mm film–an activity designed to explore your creative side. Delicious snacks and beverages provided. Click for more info.

$25

Business After Hours

Hemphill's Horses, Feed, & Saddlery 575 Oak Grove Road, North Vassalboro, ME

Join the Mid-Maine Chamber each month at our Business After Hours Events! These events are a great opportunity to mix and mingle with other business professionals and leaders in our communities. Hors d’oeuvres, beer, wine, and other beverages are available, as well as a 50/50 raffle and fabulous door prizes donated by area businesses. Don’t […]

Free

Solar Open House

Hobby Lobby 130 Elm Plaza, Waterville, ME

You’re Invited to a Solar Open House  Thursday, July 19th 4:00-6:00pm 31 Pat Street Winslow, Maine    Join ReVision Energy for an Open House in Winslow on Thursday, July 19th. Stop by anytime to learn how the Anderson’s made the clean energy transition by using solar energy in their home to reduce their reliance on […]

Teen Anime Night

Waterville Public Library 73 Elm Street, Waterville, ME

Ouran High School Host Club (Episodes 1-4) Teen Movie Night is becoming Teen Anime Night for the summer! Through July and August, come to the Teen Room every week and enjoy a different anime! If there's an anime you'd like to watch in August, please email your suggestion to staylor@watervilelibrary.org These events are free, and […]

Free

Cassatt String Quartet

Colby College Museum of Art 5600 Mayflower Hill Drive, Waterville, ME

The Cassatt String Quartet presents music from around the world with guest sitar player/composer Vineet Shende from Bowdoin College. The performance will feature instrument demonstrations and musical works from India, Russia, the United States, Argentina, Germany, and Romania. This program is open to all ages — families are encouraged to attend.

Free

Tilt Brush Workshop for Adults

Common Street Arts 10 Water Street, Suite 106, Waterville, ME

VJ Suave teaches students to draw in a virtual 3D environment using Tilt Brush. Click for more info and to register.

Free

PSUMC Indoor Yard Sale

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

The sale will be held in the Fellowship Hall of Pleasant Street United Methodist Church and will run from 8am to 2pm.  Rain or shine.   For $25, an individual can rent space which includes one 6’ table and chair (but you can bring another table/tables if they fit into your space).  Call 873-5358 to reserve […]

Fish Prints

L.C. Bates Museum, Good Will-Hinckley 14 Easler Road, Hinckley, ME

Create and take home your own artistic print of a Maine fish! Inspired by the traditional Japanese art of Gyotaku, which began as a way for fishermen to record and compare their catches—but we use replica fish instead of the real thing! Admission: $3 for adults, $1 for children.

$1 – $3

NEMC Pops Concert

Bowl in the Pines, Snow Pond Center for the Arts Geranium Lane (off Route 23), Sidney, ME

Come celebrate the 39th Annual New England Music Camp POPS Concert, Live! at the Bowl In The Pines.  The concert will showcase New England Music Camp's Jazz Ensemble, Chorale, Symphony Orchestra, Symphonic Band. There will be a raffle, door prize, and variety of other exciting events throughout the evening.  All proceeds from the event directly […]

$20

Puppets and Lights Art Camp

Common Street Arts 10 Water Street, Suite 106, Waterville, ME

Young artists will be encouraged to use their imaginations to create a puppet character. The puppets will be created and sewn with foam, felt and fabric. Participants will learn to light it up with “wearable” electronics! For kids ages 10–17. Camp runs July 23-27. Cost: $120 for half days, 9 a.m. – Noon. $160 for […]

$120 – $160

Missoula Children’s Theatre Camp

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

Waterville Opera House collaborates with Missoula Children’s Theatre, an internationally recognized touring group, to present sessions of theater camp during February and summer vacations for students in the first through eighth grades. Each week concludes with a fully realized performance, with scenery, costumes, and props. Theatre camp provides children with hands-on opportunities to learn about […]

$220
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