Five spoooooky Halloween treats. Eat them if you dare!
It’s Halloween season already and you know what that means. Time to scour Pinterest and try making really adorable snacks that, when executed, look absolutely... Read More
Are we there yet? Tips for this summer’s car travel. You can do it!
Traveling for the summer vacation? Time to pack up the family in the car for one helluva ride! Take a deep breath and don’t panic…you... Read More
How to say “Thank YOU!” to your child’s teacher after a year with all the plot twists.
Plot Twist! Isn’t that the understatement of 2020. You’ve done it all as these last few months give way to the last few weeks of... Read More
Tons o’ fun with left over plastic Easter Eggs
Remember that bag of plastic Easter eggs you have stuffed away in the back of your closet? Or maybe their still hanging around your kids... Read More
May Day Baskets Your Kids Can Make! Leave for neighbors and friends even while distancing, phew!
Looking for something to celebrate? Running out of crafts ideas (or yet to try one) at this point? These cute, kid friendly baskets may be... Read More
Staycation Station Idea #3: Fun and Original Dinner Themes
Who is kinda “over it” in the dinner department? However, maybe you feel a little guilty about it. Spoiler alert- Me too. 3 meals a... Read More
Participate in the Virtual Kids Duathlon through May 10th! Cue up the Rocky soundtrack for the finish line.
Woah! This is a boredom buster. You’re welcome. Except that I can’t take any of the credit at all. This one is all race director... Read More
Staycation Station Idea #1: Tons o’ fun and options with leftover Easter Eggs
Remember that bag of plastic Easter eggs you have stuffed away in the back of your closet? Or maybe their still hanging around your kids... Read More
Three women doctors are changing the way we view and talk about our bodies, let’s meet who they are!
Ever sneeze peed?! Yup, we are going there today. Because our bodies need us to chat about this. And it won’t be as embarrassing as... Read More
Deli Mini Dinosaurs
If your kids will eat sandwiches, lucky you. If not, order low-fat deli meats and cheese sliced extra thick; then use dinosaur or farm animal... Read More
Wowzers! All your holiday TV viewing in one easy guide! Set your DVR and pop that corn!
‘Tis the season to find your inner elf and watch a grinchy heart grow three sizes! Set your dvr and kick back to watch with... Read More
Feeling a meltdown coming on with holiday cards? Check out these real tips from Emilie Inc.!
HOLIDAY CARD photo tips Guest blog post from Emilie Inc I’m a professional photographer and my children do not like being photographed. The irony, I... Read More
Veteran’s Day Parades in Greater Portland
November 10, 2019 Brunswick: A Military Color Guard will lead the Rolling Slumber Bed Races parade from Park Row. Sunday, November 10, 2019; 1:00 p.m.... Read More
Need ski/snowboard equipment? Check out the Ski Swaps in Greater Portland this month!
Get your “new to you” gear for you and your family at a fraction of the price. Winter fun here we come! Saturday, November 2,... Read More
Scratching your head wondering “Why do they act this way?” Then mark your calendar for 11/17 and save your seat!
Join us for this 90 minute information-packed workshop featuring guest expert speakers Sarah MacLaughlin, LSW, and Susan Malcolm, LCSW, with Centerpoint Founder Andy Mishkin. Learn... Read More
Get your spooky on! The “31 Nights of Halloween” is in full swing all month long.
Get your fill of chills and thrills during Freeform’s (formerly ABC Family) “31 Nights of Halloween” October going in full swing now! Check out the... Read More
Sign your kids up for the “Kids Bowl Free” Program and play for free all summer!
Select bowling centers and schools around the country are participating in the “Kids Bowl Free” program. This program is designed by bowling centers to give... Read More
Portland-area outdoor Farmer’s Markets now open. Check out schedule and local directory!
The summertime farmer’s markets are still in full swing and selling a plethora of fruits, vegetables, eggs, dairy products, flowers, homemade goods and crafts that... Read More
Ben and Jerry’s FREE Cone Day on April 9th! You know you want the scoop!
What is Free Cone Day? Every time you enjoy a scoop of Ben & Jerry’s, you’re showing us how much you care. We love... Read More
12 Days of Giveaways: Day 3. Enter to win a 10-Pack Admission Pass to Family Ice! TWO Winners!
Today’s giveaway is a 10-Pack Admission Pass to Family Ice! Leave a “Strap on the skates!” comment below and you’re automatically entered to win!... Read More
DVR Alert! Find all your favorites on our 2018 Holiday TV & Movie Guide.
‘Tis the season to find your inner elf and watch a grinchy heart grow three sizes! Set your dvr and kick back to watch with... Read More
Santa Baby! Where Can I find you?
There are sooo many opportunities to meet and greet the jolly old soul (and sometimes the Mrs., too!) this weekend around the Greater Portland Area!!... Read More
PKC’s 2018 “12 Days of Giveaways” starts 12/10! See contest rules here!
The “12 Days of Giveaways” is right around the corner and we couldn’t be more excited! Monday, December 10, PortlandKidsCalendar will be giving away a prize... Read More
Pumpkin Hayrides at Wolfe’s Neck Center Saturday and Sunday.
Come on out to the Farm for a family outing to remember. Set on the shores of Casco Bay, Wolfe’s Neck Center is a 626... Read More
Corn maze, pumpkin checkers, food trucks and more at Pumpkin Patch by the Sea every weekend in October!
It’s fall family fun at its best! Alewife Brook Farms welcomes you to explore their Pumpkin Patch by the Sea ever Saturday and Sunday in... Read More
Get outdoors! Daily ‘Family Canoe Tours’ at Scarborough Marsh all summer long!
Discover the wildlife and plants of Scarborough Marsh as you paddle the Dunstan River. Gliding through the marsh, you will be exposed to its many... Read More
Story Time at Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad Museum is back every Thursday morning!
Yay, the Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad Museum Story Time is back! Join them for a reading of a children’s book (or two!) along with children’s... Read More
Every Sunday: Skyline’s Farm’s special exhibit “Recollections: Horse & Buggy Days”!
Skyline Farm Carriage Museum’s current exhibit “Child Size Vehicles: From the Sublime to the Ridiculous” highlights horse sized vehicles next to their smaller counterparts built... Read More
Free and discounted Museum Passes? Borrow them from your local library!
If you haven’t visited your local library lately, you may not realize what a tremendous wealth of resources they have to offer! In addition to... Read More
Purchase your 2017 Advance Polar Express Tickets! No lottery system!
For those of you who can’t wrap your head around a lottery system to purchase tickets (me included!), the Lincoln and North Conway are offering... Read More