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.

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Curious Kid Hour

Wednesdays, June 26 – August 7, 2–3 p.m. Free, no registration required! Curious Kids Hour is back for another year, starting out by learning about programing robots with Waterville Public Library staff member Jessecca! Then, it’s off to space with the Children’s Discovery Museum of Central Maine, followed by the return of GSK in the […]

The Threat of Authoritarianism

Parker-Reed Room, Schair-Swenson-Watson Alumni Center, Colby College Mayflower Hill Drive, Waterville, ME

Linda Cotter Summer Speaker 2024 Co-hosted by the Mid-Maine Global Forum and the Goldfarb Center for Public Affairs at Colby College, the Linda Cotter Speaker Series honors Linda Cotter, founder of the Mid-Maine Global Forum and late wife of former Colby College president William Cotter. The Threat of Authoritarianism with David J. Kramer Date: Wednesday, July 24 […]

$50

Christopher Cross

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

Christopher Cross burst onto the music scene with his 1980 self-titled debut album, and in a career spanning more than four decades, has sold over 10 million albums. His music has garnered five Grammys, an Oscar, a Golden Globe, an Emmy nomination and five Top 10 singles. Touring internationally, he is once again performing the […]

$59 – $69
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Downtown Waterville Farmers’ Market

Head of Falls Temple Street at Front Street, Waterville, ME, United States

Enjoy the fresh air - and fresh food - your area farmers are happy to welcome you back outside. Visit the Downtown Waterville Farmers' Market Every Thursday, 2-6 p.m., From the First Thursday in May Until Thursday before Thanksgiving at Head of Falls Support your local farmers - and enjoy great food! Come join us at […]

Art in the Park: Solar Print Kerchiefs

Castonguay Square Common Street, Waterville

Solar Print Kerchiefs Embark on a solar printing adventure with us! Dive into the captivating world of cyanotypes, where creativity meets the power of sunlight to craft unique fabric art inspired by nature. Discover the joy and accessibility of this ancient photographic process as you create your own personalized handkerchief sun print. Take home not […]

Free

Yoga in the Park

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

Yoga in the Park is TODAY! Join us alongside Soul Revival at the Alfond Youth & Community Center North Street, Waterville at 5:00 pm! Yogis of all levels are invited to join KV Connect for a free Community Yoga class TONIGHT with Soul Revival!  JOIN US: TODAY JULY 25th 5:00 - 6:00 PM Participants are […]

Free

Molly Tuttle & Golden Highway

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

MOLLY TUTTLE & GOLDEN HIGHWAY Thursday, July 25 at 8pm Two-time Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter, and musician Molly Tuttle and her band, Golden Highway, released their latest album, City of Gold, this past July on Nonesuch Records. The Grammy-nominated City of Gold follows Tuttle’s acclaimed 2022 record, Crooked Tree, which won Best Bluegrass Album at […]

$44 – $54

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

Friday, July 26 - 3:30 p.m. with Dirigo Veterinary Care to be held at 14 Waterville Commons Drive, Waterville

Free

Waterville Rocks: Breakin’ Strings

Head of Falls Temple Street at Front Street, Waterville, ME, United States

After a 10-year hiatus, Breakin’ Strings is back and better than ever. Led by Cliff Gelina and backed by some of New England’s finest musicians—featuring Cody Howe, Sam Acus, Amanda Gelina, Steve Petterson, and David Bevins—they have a hard driving bluegrass sound that brings people to their feet. They will also blow you away with […]

Free

Westermann: Memorial to the Idea of Man if He Was an Idea

Maine Film Center 93 Main St., Waterville, ME

Westermann: Memorial to the Idea of Man If He Was an Idea is a documentary about the life and work of artist, marine, and acrobat H.C. (Cliff) Westermann. As a veteran of World War II and the Korean War, Westermann’s dramatic personal history can be traced through beguiling, surreal artworks he made to process the […]

$8 – $9

Community Day

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

Join the Colby College Museum of Art on campus for a day of free art workshops, music, food, and interactive gallery experiences for people of all ages. Create your own works of art with Lunder Institute for American Art resident fellows at the Art Tent, play with the Children’s Discovery Museum and Colby students, move […]

Free

Songwriters’ Music Festival

Head of Falls Temple Street at Front Street, Waterville, ME, United States

Come join us at Head of the Falls for a day filled with incredible live music! The Songwriters' Music Festival: Presented by Ex Machina will be a unique gathering of the nation's top songwriters, offering insights into the stories behind the iconic songs we all know and love. More than a music event, it promises […]

$35

Dratch, Walsh, & Friends: Chicago Style Improv

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

Rachel Dratch, Matt Walsh, Brad Morris, and Joe Canale make up the fantastically funny improv show: Meadows, Walsh & Friends. Their fully improvised performances are inspired by a short chat at the top of the show with the audience. The chats launch them into a fast-moving act that features irreverent characters and heightened spins on […]

$44 – $54

Elle King

Snow Pond Center for the Arts 8 Goldenrod Lane, Sidney, ME

New York. London. LA. Firebrand. Punk. Renegade. Bold-faced icon. Startling songwriter. Grammy nominee. Pop sensation. Academy of Country Music and Country Music Association Award winner. Record setter. Brash live force. Brazen recording artist. Spider monkey on a tear. What if the story began with a banjo? With a residency trying to figure out writing songs? […]

$39.50 – $95

Broadway’s Rock of Ages Band

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

Date: Sunday, July 28 at 8pm Organization: Waterville Opera House Venue: Waterville Opera House, 1 Common St, Waterville, ME This event is eligible for the Youth Arts Access Fund. The driving, musical force that rocked Broadway and millions of fans in the ground-breaking musical ROCK OF AGES…This band of rock star musicians and lead singers […]

Summer Theater Camp: Robin Hood

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

Robin Hood: July 29–August 3 Gulliver’s Travels: August 5–10 Each year, Waterville Opera House partners with Missoula Children’s Theatre to offer week-long theater camp sessions in the winter and summer. The week includes auditions and rehearsals which provide children in Grades 1-8 with the opportunity to learn about the theatrical process. Camp concludes on Saturday […]

$240

Golf Scramble

Augusta Country Club 19 Hammonds Grove, Manchester, ME

Seeking golfers and sponsors for UWKV's Annual Golf Scramble, presented by Charlie's Family of Dealerships UWKV's 54th Annual Golf Scramble, presented by Charlie's Family of Dealerships, is on July 29 at the Augusta Country Club — register your foursome today! Join us for our shotgun start to 10 am, with lunch on the turn and a banquet […]

Taste of Waterville

Head of Falls Temple Street at Front Street, Waterville, ME, United States

S A V E  T H E  D A T E ! 3 2 n d A n n u a l T a s t e  o f  W a t e r v i l l e W e d n e s d a y,  J u l y 3 1 , […]

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Curious Kid Hour

Wednesdays, June 26 – August 7, 2–3 p.m. Free, no registration required! Curious Kids Hour is back for another year, starting out by learning about programing robots with Waterville Public Library staff member Jessecca! Then, it’s off to space with the Children’s Discovery Museum of Central Maine, followed by the return of GSK in the […]

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Downtown Waterville Farmers’ Market

Head of Falls Temple Street at Front Street, Waterville, ME, United States

Enjoy the fresh air - and fresh food - your area farmers are happy to welcome you back outside. Visit the Downtown Waterville Farmers' Market Every Thursday, 2-6 p.m., From the First Thursday in May Until Thursday before Thanksgiving at Head of Falls Support your local farmers - and enjoy great food! Come join us at […]

ART IN THE PARK: NATURE WALL HANGINGS

Waterville Creates Schupf Art Center, 93 Main Street, Waterville, Maine

Date: August 1, 3–5pm Organizations: 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. Indulge your creative spirit with our Nature Wall Hangings workshop! Join us in crafting delightful and colorful wall decor using an assortment of […]

Free

PAWSOME TALES WITH LOVE ON A LEASH

Date: Thursday, August 1 Time: 3:30–4:30pm Organization: Waterville Public Library Venue: Waterville Public Library, 73 Elm Street, Waterville, ME 04901 The first Thursday of every month, from 3:30–4:30pm, is time for Pawsome Tales with a furry visitor from Love on a Leash! Children can drop in and take turns reading their favorite book with the therapy dog. No appointment necessary! For more […]

Free
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Book Bites! A Facebook Read-Aloud

Online Event ME

Date: Weekly on Thursdays Time: 7–7:30pm Organization: Waterville Public Library Venue: Online Discover your child’s next favorite read! Each week on Thursdays at 7pm, Mrs. Liz will read an excerpt from one book off of the New Chapter Book or New Non-Fiction shelves, and the recording will be posted on our Facebook! See the video on facebook.com/watervillelibrary. For more information, call […]

Free
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Rhymetime: For Babies, Toddlers, and Their Grownups!

Waterville Public Library 73 Elm Street, Waterville, ME

Date: Weekly on Fridays Time: 10:30–11am Organization: Waterville Public Library Venue: Waterville Public Library, 73 Elm Street, Waterville 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 August 2024 are: August 2: Anna Dewdney August 09: James Dean August 16: Rosemarie Wells August 23: Chris Van Dusen August 30: Dan Santat For More […]

Free

Construct + Play with Artist Tom Jessen

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

Organization: Waterville Creates Venue: Ticonic Gallery Date: August 2, 2024 Time: 5–7pm Location: 93 Main Street, Waterville, Maine Meet artist Tom Jessen and help dismantle, construct, and reconstruct his work in the gallery as part of a group art-making activity.  No experience necessary! Image: Tom Jessen, Thomas.   At Play: Works by Tom Jessen is sponsored by: Morning Sentinel/ Kennebec Journal, Kennebec Savings Bank, City […]

Free
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