Susan F. Beegel will present her illustrated lecture, “A Hemingway Marlin in Maine,” that was inspired by the L. C. Bates Museum’s skin mount of a blue marlin caught by Hemingway off the island of Bimini in 1935. She calls the talk “a wild fish chase across the first half of the twentieth century” that […]

Join us for Oakfest 2019! ​ Three days of family entertainment begins Friday evening with Oakfest’s first "Movies at the Waterfront" on FRIDAY, July 26, presented by Kingdom Life Church. Bring your chairs and blankets and watch free movies under the stars with the community! Then join us Saturday, July 27, at Williams Elementary School […]

Enjoy a Motorcycle Ride and Toy & Treat Drive to benefit the Humane Society Waterville Area. Registration opens at 9 a.m. at RiverWalk, with the ride beginning at 10 a.m. Lastly, enjoy a BBQ and concert at North Country Harley-Davidson at noon! Cost: $20 single, $30 double

Maine is a land of magnificent waterways, drawing visitors from all over for world-class fishing. Some birds love to fish, too! From osprey to heron, learn about the special adaptations and behaviors these birds use to catch their dinner. Admission: $3 for adults, $1 for children.

Join the Museum in celebrating our summer exhibitions, including the newly-opened Wíwənikan . . . the beauty we carry and Occupy Colby: Artists Need to Create on the Same Scale that Society has the Capacity to Destroy, Year 2. We’ll have looking guides for families, art-making projects, food trucks from Taco the Town, Stone Fox […]

Mattie Wadsworth was an avid amateur entomologist who lived on a farm in Manchester, Maine during the years 1862 to 1943. She was a scientist in a time when women were not often welcomed into the fold. As an entomologist Mattie collected many insect specimens on her farm including a type specimen of a dragon […]

Come enjoy a smorgasbord of casseroles, baked beans, salads, rolls, beverages and a summer dessert bar including make-your–own sundaes. The cost is $9 for adults, $4 for children under 12, and Free for children under 5.

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 1st through 8th grades. Each week concludes with a fully realized performances, with scenery, costumes, and props. Theatre camp provides children with hands-on opportunities to learn about […]

Learn the basics of 3D printing in our new maker space. Try your hand at laser printing, make mini robots, and more! This is perfect for children interested in art, science, engineering, and tinkering. This camp is designed for students from ages 10-14. Camp hours are 9 a.m. to noon, July 29- August 2. Registration […]

Campers will observe and explore their natural world and all its wonderful wildlife. Spend a day at the pond, a day in the woods, a day in the fields and days in the museum getting in touch our local animals and plants. For ages 6-12. Camp runs July 29 – August 2, 9 a.m. – […]

During this program, children will receive voice, dance, and art lessons from experienced and professional educators, including Aaron Gibbs and Christian Giddings! For grades 9 - adult. Camp runs July 29 - August 2, 1:00 - 5:30 p.m. Cost for the week is $175. Advance registration is required.

Casting is open for all roles. Auditions consist of cold reading. All who audition will get a part. There are plenty of roles for silent characters and ensemble. Most roles are for adults and/or teenagers, but we accept children as young as 6 years old. If you have never acted but have always wanted to […]

Join us at the library to celebrate Harry Potter's Birthday. We will have themed crafts, projects, treats and more. Feel free to come dressed as your favorite Harry Potter character. For Harry Potter fans of all ages.

Make paintings and creations inspired by Van Gogh and his painting "Starry Night". Geared towards grades Pre-K to 5.

Art in the Park: Watercolor Planets The summer theme at the library is a “Universe of Stories”, inspired by space and all things astronomy. Get creative with some space themed planet making! What would a planet look like that you designed? Come create a little planet of your very own. This program will be cancelled […]

Please join the Humane Society Waterville Area on August 1 from 5:30-7:00 pm as they launch their Adoptable Art in the Lobby program. You're invited to meet Candace Andre, whose work will be on display and available for purchase. Light refreshments will be available and there will be tours of the shelter. A portion of […]

One Show Only! $12 Admission Tickets available in advance till sold out! Celebrate the 9th Annual Grateful Dead Meet-Up At the Movies — the first to go global —­­ when the previously unreleased complete June 17, 1991 concert from Giants Stadium comes to Rail road Square. Widely considered one of the greatest shows of the […]

Drop in between 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Explore motion themed mobile museum pieces including a wind tunnel and ramps and gears. Geared towards grades Pre-K to 5.

What is a 24-Hour Play? This is a fun, free theater intensive. In 24 hours we write and rehearse short original works to be performed the evening of August 3. What does it involve? You sign up to write, direct, and/or act a short (10-15 minute) play. Writers get to choose their topic and create […]

This science camp encourages children become junior naturalists as they use STEAM experiments to observe the wetlands and forest. STEAM is an acronym for science, technology, engineering, art and math. designed to demonstrate their interconnectedness. Campers will build many skills as they have fun expanding their knowledge of the outdoors. For ages 6-12. Camp runs […]

The Waterville Opera House collaborates with Missoula Children's Theatre, an internationally recognized touring group, to present sessions of theater camp! Each week concludes with a fully realized performance! This week, it's Robinson Crusoe. For children in grades 1 - 8. Camp runs Mon.-Fri., 9:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., with a performance on Saturday. Cost is […]

Walk, ride, or carpool down to Green Street Park for the 16th Annual South End Neighborhood National Night Out Festival! This FREE Family-friendly event includes: games, activities, live music, a bounce house & climbing wall, a BBQ, and more! Games, booths, and live music start at 5. The food tent begins serving at 5:30. Can't […]

Taste of Waterville has been held annually every August since 1992. Each summer one can find a line-up of food trucks and restaurants offering their most popular dishes in the downtown. This foodie event is loved by locals and it is a tasteful family-friendly event showcasing the regions culinary flavors with a little bit of […]

Make friends and play board games. Bring your own board game or come choose one of ours to play. For all ages.