Using aquatic ecosystems, we will spend a week learning about how to design experiments, collect data, and make conclusions about our research questions. Along the way, you will learn about the plants and animals that live in and around ponds, or interact with pond environments for food, shelter, and reproduction. We will explore water chemistry […]

Date: August 10, 2023 Time: 3-5pm Organization: Waterville Creates, Colby College Museum of Art, and Waterville Public Library Venue: Castonguay Square, Corner of Front and Main Streets, Waterville This event is free and open for all ages. The collage illustrations by Alma Fullerton in the book Community Soup, use natural objects like sticks, leaves, and grasses. Each collage she creates […]

Date: Wednesday, September 13, 2023, 6-8pm Organization: Ticonic Gallery + Studios Venue: Paul J. Schupf Arts Center, 93 Main Street, Waterville, Maine This event is eligible for the Youth Arts Access Program. Seasoned and aspiring artists are invited to participate in this costumed figure drawing program. This class offers a unique opportunity for emerging and established artists to […]

Waterville Creates and artist Tanja Hollander are photographing your objects on-site and gathering your stories through a series of collection station events. Objects (no larger than 8″ × 10″) will be photographed and catalogued, and the images will be included as part of The Ephemera Project. Please note objects will be photographed on-site and returned […]

What is a crankie? Join artist and illustrator Lucky Platt for a hands-on program on the crankie- a unique moving panorama storytelling tool! Originating in the early 1800’s, the crankie involves two handled spools that can be ‘cranked’ to bring movement to an illustrated scroll. Celebrate the moving image at the Maine International Film Festival […]

Omnic Data: Revolutionizing E-Sports Coaching to Improve Gameplay With Shaun Meredith, CEO & Co-Founder Join us to learn about Omnic Forge, an artificial intelligence platform that analyzes e-sports player performance to take gaming to a new and improved level. Location:10 Water St., Waterville Hathaway Creative Center Bricks Coworking & Innovation Space Refreshments: Food and hard and […]

Our mid-summer Union Coffeehouse will be held on Saturday, July 15, at 7 PM in Friendship Hall at the Union Church of Belgrade Lakes.  We are happy to welcome Ed DesJardins in what promises to be an enjoyable evening with one of central Maine's finest singer/songwriters.  For over thirty years Ed has been crafting his […]

Campers begin by discovering the basics of our solar system. Then they will use a sun scope, plan their own planet, train like an astronaut, study moonquakes, send up stump rockets, make craters, explore clouds, and make kites to fly! The Museum Space Camp is partnering with the NASA Camp program. For ages 7–12. Camp […]

Surette Real Estate, 113 Silver St. Waterville, ME A great place to network and market your business. After hours is hosted, or co -hosted by chamber members in our region and is one of many benefits we offer to Chamber members. Hors d'oeuvres, beer wine and other beverages are available, or you could win the […]

Opening Act: Tropidelic Since 2001, Dirty Heads have mixed hip-hop, reggae, and rock to create a unique sound that both fully embodies their Southern California roots and resonates with audiences around the globe. Dirty Heads are currently out streaming some of the biggest alternative acts in the U.S., with over 1.29 MILLION digital track sales […]

Back by popular demand! Free for MIFF Full and Partial Pass holders, as well as Comp "Admit One" ticket holders. Show your pass at the Box Office to exchange for a ticket. Additional tickets available for purchase. The role of Israel in American Jewish identity is challenged when Simone Zimmerman and Eitan join an awakening […]

  Date: July 20, 2023, 12-1:15pm Organizations: Sayon Camara Drumming + Waterville Creates Venue: Paul J Schupf Art Center This event is free but pre- registration is required. Journey to an African village with Sayon Camara of Guinea, celebrated drummer and steward of the ancient traditional music of his people. Learn the drumming, music, song, story and traditional […]

Date: July 20, 2023 Time: 3-5pm Organization: Waterville Creates, Colby College Museum of Art, and Waterville Public Library Venue: Castonguay Square, Corner of Front and Main Streets, Waterville This event is free and open for all ages. What do you love about your friends? Inspired by the story of friendship in the book I Am You, we will create friendship […]

Date July 22, 2023 Time 2pm Organization Children's Discovery Museum Location 7 Eustis Parkway, Waterville  Join us for a Festive Fundraiser to Support Kringleville!  The Children’s Discovery Museum is thrilled to invite you and your family to our special fundraising event in July to support the beloved Waterville holiday tradition, Kringleville, as it continues to grow. Together, let’s create […]

After 15 years at the top of their game, The High Kings are still selling out venues around the world to an ever-growing army of loyal fans. Having already surpassed a million listeners on Spotify as well as 2 platinum albums in their time, The High Kings are celebrating 15 years together by releasing 15 […]

Movies in the Park is back! Join the Augusta Downtown Alliance and the Children's Discovery Museum for a free movies series in the grass in front of Fort Western, right next to city hall! Movies are on WEDNESDAYS This year's lineup:July 12th HookJuly 26th Airbud The Last Fetch**August 9th Puss in BootsRain dates: July 19th […]

Date: July 27, 2023 Time: 3-5pm Organization: Waterville Creates, Colby College Museum of Art, and Waterville Public Library Venue: Castonguay Square, Corner of Front and Main Streets, Waterville This event is free and open for all ages. Who are the community helpers? We sometimes forget all the workers who keep the city clean, who mow the grasses, empty the […]

Comprehensive Plan Review Commission meeting This committee is meeting via ZOOM, please contact agbeverage@waterville-me.gov for the link to participate.

David Sedaris, author of the previous bestsellers Calypso, Naked, Me Talk Pretty One Day, Dress Your Family in Corduroy and Denim, and regular National Public Radio contributor will be live on stage for one night only, following the release of his newest book Happy Go Lucky. This is a unique opportunity to see the best-selling […]

  Theatre Camp Dates: July 24 - 29, 2023 Performance Date: Saturday, July 29 at 12pm Organizations: Waterville Opera House + Missoula Children's Theatre Venue: Waterville Opera House, 1 Common St, Waterville, ME These events are eligible for the Youth Arts Access Fund. This performance follows a week-long session of theatre camp. CLICK HERE for more information. Conceived and written by […]

Join the Colby College Museum of Art for a day of family-friendly art, creative workshops, music, food, and interactive gallery experiences. Create your own works of art at the Art Tent with Lunder Institute resident fellow Genevieve Gaignard and Papay Solomon. Engage in looking activities in our galleries, and spend time in our exhibitions—Painted: Our […]

Rock ‘n’ roll is often hard to define, or even to find, in these fractured musical times. But to paraphrase an old saying, you know it when you hear it. And you always hear it with the Wallflowers. For the past 30 years, the Jakob Dylan-led act has stood as one of rock’s most dynamic […]