Community Events

Searsport

Free Admission for Kids

Wednesdays in 2025

Thanks to support from Central Maine Power, Penobscot Marine Museum is offering free admission for kids 18 years and under on Wednesdays in 2025.

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Hancock

Blacksmith classes

Ongoing

I have a working blacksmith shop and offer ongoing classes on the basics of blacksmithing to Home schoolers as well as the public.

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Hope

Hope Grows

Begins Oct. 17, 2025

Garden Club will meet on Fridays at Hope Elementary School (starting on October 17th) from 2-3PM with Nurse Allison McNeil. Come join the fun and learn about plant care, where food comes from and many other fun facts! Open to students in grades 3-8. Please note: students are expected to follow our HES Student Behavior Policy. If your student finds they can't behave at Garden Club, they may be asked to leave. If this is ever the case, we will reach out to you directly so we can discuss next steps. Every student will need a parent/guardian to pick them up in the main lobby at 3PM.

Please register here.

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Cape Neddick, ME

Trick or Treat at Center for Wildlife

October 24, 2025

Center for Wildlife invites the community to our annual Trick or Treat on Friday, October 24th, from 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM!

Celebrate the magic of the season with a family-friendly Halloween evening at the Center for Wildlife! Come dressed in your favorite costume and enjoy a festive night of nature, creativity, and fall fun for all ages.

Follow our forest trails for Trick-or-Treating in the woods, then try your luck at the Monster Cakewalk! Step into our spooky sensory room to explore curious sights, sounds, and textures, perfect for the brave and curious alike.

Cozy up by the campfire to roast marshmallows and share ghost stories, then head over to the craft tent with Kit Supply + Co to create your very own Halloween keepsakes. Don’t miss the chance to meet our live animal ambassadors and learn how wildlife prepares for the fall season!

This community event is perfect for all ages and offers a memorable evening of treats, hands-on activities, and close encounters with nature. Whether you're here for the costumes, crafts, or creatures, there's something for everyone to enjoy! So gather your family and friends, dress up in your Halloween best, and join us for a night of seasonal celebration at Center for Wildlife!

Tickets are limited for this special event, so we encourage purchasing yours in advance! All ticket sales will go towards the care of the injured and orphaned wild animals in our conservation medical clinic. Reserve your tickets at our website.

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Augusta/Winthrop

Free KPAC Christmas Concert

December 5 & 6, 2025

Friday, Dec. 5th at 7pm at the Winthrop Performing Arts Center on Ramble Rd.

Saturda,y Dec 6th at 5pm at Cony Highschool Auditorium.

A holiday musical celebration brought to you by Kennebec Performing Arts Company. This event features Jazz band, Choir, and Concert band. Free to the community by the Onion Foundation.

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Rochester, NH

The Nutcracker

December 4, 2025

Sole City Dance Presents: THE NUTCRACKER

This classic holiday tale performed by Sole City Dance has become a regional favorite! Celebrating our 20th anniversary production, this soaring story, framed by Tchaikovsky’s legendary score, captures the wonder and expectation of the night before Christmas when a mysterious gift sparks an extraordinary journey.

Follow Clara as she embarks on an adventure filled with colorful characters, majestic scenery, and breathtaking costumes. You’ll find your heart dancing as Clara and the Nutcracker Prince overcome obstacles on their way to the Land of Sweets.

From the captivating dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy to the iconic snow scene, this delightful holiday classic continues to enthrall audiences of all ages. Whether you’re seeing it for the first time or it’s an annual tradition, start your holiday season in grand style with the ones you love and join us for this milestone celebration.

Thursday, December 4 at 7:00 pm Friday, December 5 at 7:00 pm Saturday, December 6 at 1:00 pm and 6:00 pm Sunday, December 7 at 1:00 pm

Tickets:

$25 Adults

$20 Seniors/Students

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Venue & Online Ticketing:

Rochester Opera House

31 Wakefield Street

Rochester, NH 03867

http://www.rochesteroperahouse.com/

BOX OFFICE: (603) 335-1992

Produced by:

Sole City Dance

603-750-7777

http://solecitydance.org/

info@solecitydance.org

Sole City Dance provides a strong technical foundation in dance in a non-competitive, nonjudgmental environment, for the encouragement of artistic expression. Sole City Dance is a federally-designated 501(c)(3) non-profit arts organization.

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Waterville

Alice in Wonderland

March 24, 2026

Follow Alice on her journey down the rabbit hole, packed with some eccentric and fantastical characters who take your audience on an imaginative ride. Since 1865, this literary classic has been a favorite among young readers and we can’t wait to bring it to life. Join the Queen of Hearts, the Cheshire Cat, the Mad Hatter and Alice on this adventure in Wonderland.

Date: Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at at 9:30am + 12pm

Organizations: Waterville Opera House + Bright Star Theatre

Venue: Waterville Opera House, 1 Common Street, Waterville, Maine

Recommended Grades: K - 6

School Shows: On sale Tuesday, May 27 at 11am. Tickets must be reserved in advance through the Box Office by completing the registration form. For more information CLICK HERE.

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Waterville

The Little Prince

April 8, 2026

After crashing in the desert, an airplane pilot befriends a mysterious Little Prince. As the pilot repairs his plane, the Little Prince tells the story of his travels throughout the galaxy. He has visited several planets, learning lessons from their strange inhabitants. Will the Little Prince ever find his way back to his own tiny home planet and the beloved Rose he left behind? Join us for this staged retelling of the classic novella by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry to find out.

Date: Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at at 9:30am + 12pm

Organizations: Waterville Opera House + Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine

Venue: Waterville Opera House, 1 Common Street, Waterville, Maine

Recommended Grades: K - 6

School Shows: On sale Tuesday, May 27 at 11am. Tickets must be reserved in advance through the Box Office by completing the registration form. For more information CLICK HERE.

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Auburn

Homeschool Science Fair

May 18, 2026

Calling all young scientist and researchers! Auburn Public Library will host it's first Homeschool Science Fair for grades 4-8. For more information and to register please go to our website.

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