Vintage Baseball double-header and kids’ clinic 6/21! All FREE!
Kicking off MHS’s summer programming once again is a fun, festive, family-friendly, and FREE day of 19th century baseball! This year will feature a triple-header,... Read More
Westbrook Together Days two-day festival Friday & Saturday!
Westbrook Together Days is a 2-day festival that is fun for families and residents of all ages! The event begins on Friday at 5 PM... Read More
Family Paddlesports Weekend with LLBean May 30-June 1!
Join us at your local store for L.L.Bean PaddleSports Weekend, May 30-June 1. Our annual event is great for everyone from beginners to more experienced... Read More
Found! 30 healthy snacks under 150 calories. Now you can eat more.
I don’t know about you, but I need some new snack ideas– but ones that are still healthy. Here are some delish snacks for... Read More
‘Good Night, Nature’ bedtime story hour at Gilsland Farm 5/13
Join us for this gentle moonlit hour based around a bedtime story about animals of the night. Come in your pajamas, but be prepared to... Read More
Two interactive performances of Pinocchio at the Theater of Awesome 5/17!
The Awesome Kid’s theater is at it again with this slapstick silly retelling of this great children’s classic. Bring your child down to take part... Read More
Are you ready for “National Turn Off Your TV Week”? Tips for a successful TV-free week.
Could you turn off your television for an entire week? Would you or your family go running into a screaming hysteria without it? May 5... Read More
“May Day” at Broadturn Farm on May 3!
To celebrate their eighth season farming on Broadturn Road, the folks at Broadturn Farm are having an open farm day on Saturday, May 3, 2014... Read More
“Drop in a Draw” program on Saturday 4/19 at the Portland Museum of Art.
For centuries, artists have learned to draw the human figure by sketching from a live model and perfecting their craft. Be part of the academic... Read More
North Atlantic Figure Skating Club’s 16th Annual Ice Show this Sat/Sun!
NAFSC’s Ice Show, featuring solos, synchronized skating, and guest skaters. Join the Family Ice Center for this spectacular event. Also, see special guest star Samantha... Read More
FREE carnival fun at the Annual Easter Egg Extravaganza in Old Orchard Beach 4/5.
The Old Orchard Beach Recreation Department will host its 9th Annual Egg-Stravaganza on Saturday, April 5th at the Old Orchard Beach High School. This FREE... Read More
Saturday is ‘Portland Pillow Fight Day 2014’ at Monument Square. BYOP(illow)!
Portland’s second annual Pillow Fight Day is joining the 30+ cities worldwide that have participated year after year. The concept is simple: Everyone meets up... Read More
Lights, camera, action! Attend the Portland Children’s Film Festival 4/2 – 4/6.
Sundance has one for adults, and Portland has one for our favorite little people! The third annual Portland Children’s Film Festival, held Wednesday, April 2... Read More
Movie: “Little Star that Could” in full dome at the Southworth Planetarium 3/15!
A little yellow star travels through the galaxy in search of planets that will give it its special name. During his journey, this star learns... Read More
Ogunquit’s Annual Mardi Gras Weekend Celebration & Parade 2/28 – 3/2!
Ogunquit’s annual Mardi Gras Celebration brings a little bit of that southern spirit up north for three days of fun. The Mardi Gras king and... Read More
Winter Wildlife Day on Wednesday, 2/20 at Wells Reserve at Laudholm. Free event!
The Wells Reserve, Center for Wildlife, and York County Audubon team up once again to celebrate the wildlife of southern Maine! Join us for lots... Read More
South Portland’s “Winterfest 2014” this Friday and Saturday!
Loads of winter family fun coming at you this Friday and Saturday in South Portland! Check out the many activities and events happening to celebrate... Read More
Free “Chinese Lunar New Year Celebration” crafts program at PPL 1/25.
Local author Jennifer DeCristoforo will be hosting a hands-on crafts program for children in celebration of Chinese Lunar New Year/Year of the Horse, on Saturday,... Read More
Pets & More with the Animal Welfare Society at The Children’s Museum 1/18!
Join the Animal Welfare Society of West Kennebunk Humane Educator and a shelter pet at the Children’s Museum and Theatre of Maine on Free Street... Read More
25 Ways to have more fun at home. That’s a lot of fun, friends.
I love coming up with fun and clever ideas for fun things to do with my kids, and the rewards are two-fold: 1) they have... Read More
7 Ways you’re wasting your money. 7 Ways to get it back.
Just came upon this article from MSN Money and thought it was pretty right on. Passing it along in hopes you can save some green,... Read More
Tons o’ family fun at the Westbrook Winter Festival Jan. 10-12!
Join the City of Westbrook for “Winter West.” A weekend long winter festival that takes place throughout the city of Westbrook. Family skating, pancake breakfast,... Read More
Rusty Rocket & Dinosaurs at Dusk at the Southworth Planetarium this weekend!
Two great shows in FULL DOME at the Southworth Planetarium! Rusty Rocket Saturday, January 11; 3:00pm Our favorite rocket character, Rusty Rocket, was once a... Read More
“Welcome To the Space Show” family film at the SPACE Gallery 12/28!
With an intergalactic cast of thousands, director Koji Masunari’s colorfully explosive debut feature, WELCOME TO THE SPACE SHOW, sets a new high for visual spectacle and... Read More
2013 Portland area Holiday Parade Guide: Find one marching near you!
Southern Maine is ready to celebrate the winter holidays and several towns are kicking off the season with a Santa parade and other festive activities.... Read More
38th Annual Grand Bazaar and Silent Auction 11/2. Food, fun and family!
The Children’s Nursery School (CNS) will host its 38th Annual Grand Bazaar and Silent Auction. Admission is free and all are welcome! The event delivers... Read More
Maine Youth Dance Theater performs ‘Cinderella’ ballet at Windham HS 9/21!
Expose your kids to the beautiful art of theatre, dance and ballet without breaking the bank! Tickets are now on sale for the ‘Cinderella’ ballet... Read More
Visit ‘The Roaring Twenties” family fun event at the Narrow Gauge 9/21!
The Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad Company and Museum celebrates the heyday of railroading in the United States with a new event The Roaring Twenties, Saturday,... Read More
‘BubbleMania – Amazing Bubble Wizardry!’ at the Freeport Theater of Awesome 9/14!
“BubbleMania!” starring Casey Carle blends the latest in bubble wizardry with music and nonstop comedy, for a show that entertains kids from 5 to... Read More
Kids’ imaginations run wild at the Pop-Up Playscape on the Eastern Promenade 8/31!
At this free, second-of-its-kind event, people of all ages will meet up on the Eastern Promenade to build the ultimate fort-meets-sculpture-meets-homemade-playground. We’ll have a huge... Read More