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Augusta
Children’s Discovery Museum
265 Water Street
Augusta, ME
(207) 622-2209
Programs, exhibits and camps provide interactive learning for children. The Children's Discovery Museum has many crafts and activities for children to enjoy. The Museum has been a thriving member of Augusta's community since 1992.
Old Fort Western
16 Cony
Augusta, ME
(207) 626-2385
www.oldfortwestern.org
The 1754 National Historic Landmark fort, store and house museum on the Kennebec River.
Maine State Museum
State House Complex – Cultural Building
Augusta, ME
(207) 287-2301
www.mainestatemuseum.org
Shaped by the forces of geology, and smoothed by ice age glaciers, Maine's natural environment is beautiful and complex. As the point of contact between New England, Maritime Canada and the sea, Maine has been the scene of human occupation, struggle, and enterprise for some 11,000 years. This human history extends from the first Paleo Indian hunters following the woolly mammoths, to vacationers today seeking fun and adventure. The Maine State Museum provides an excellent overview for first time visitors and a place for life-long residents to refresh their memories. Admission: Adults $2.00, Children 6-18 $1.00, Children under 6 Free, Family Maximum $6.00.
Lithgow Public Library
Winthrop St
Augusta, ME
(207) 626-2415
www.lithgow.lib.me.us
Offering Youth Services Weekly Programs-
Incredible Infants (Birth-1 yr.) - Fridays 10AM
Toddler Time (1-3 yrs.) - Tuesdays 10AM
Family Story Time (3-5 yrs.) - Wednesdays 10AM
Barnes and Noble Booksellers
9 Market Place Drive
Augusta, ME
(207) 621-0038
Pre-school story time hours:
Monday and Tuesdays at 10 AM
Kennebec Valley YMCA – Augusta Campus
(207) 626-3488
www.kvymca.org
Pre-school Swim Lessons:
For children 9 months to 3 years accompanied by parent or guardian.
Mondays 10:30-11:00am
Class fee: $5.00 per class
For a complete schedule of swim lessons for all age groups, contact the KVYMCA directly.
Bar Harbor
YWCA Play Group
36 Mount Desert Street
Bar Harbor, ME
207-667-5304, Ext. 233
Play group for babies and toddlers under age 3 and their parents.
Thursdays 10 AM - Noon
Call Stephanie at Parents Are Teachers, Too, for more information.
FREE
Bar Harbor Story Time
Bar Harbor Jessup Memorial Library
Bar Harbor, ME
207-288-4245
Wednesdays, 10 AM
Bass Harbor
Bass Harbor Story Time
Bass Harbor Memorial Library
Bass Harbor, ME
207-244-3798
Wednesdays, 10:30 AM
Blue Hill
Blue Hill Public Library Play Group
Parker Point Road
Blue Hill, ME
207-667-5304, Ext. 260
Play group for infants and toddlers under age 3 and their parents.
Wednesdays 10 AM - 11:30 AM
Call Parents Are Teachers, Too, for more information.
FREE
Blue Hill Story Time
Blue Hill Public Library
Blue Hill, ME
207-374-5515
Tuesdays, 10:30 AM
Boothbay
Boothbay Railway Village
586 Wiscasset Rd.
Boothbay, ME
(207) 633-4727
www.railwayvillage.org
Ride on a coal-fired, narrow gauge steam train to an exceptional antique vehicle display housing more than 50 vehicles from 1907-1949. Visit the Gift Shop. Call for additional information and hours of operation.
Admission: Adults $8.00, Children 3-16 $4.00
Brooksville
Brooksville Story Time
Brooksville Free Public Library
Brooksville, ME
207-326-4560
Mondays, 10:30 AM
Bucksport
Jewett School Play Group
Bucksport, ME
207-667-5304, Ext. 240
Play group for babies and toddlers under age 3 and their parents.
Tuesdays 10 AM - Noon
Call Tammy Branca at Parents Are Teachers, Too, for more information.
FREE
Ellsworth
Downeast Family YWCA Play Group
State Street
Ellsworth, ME
207-667-3086
This play group is for toddlers through pre-kindergarten age children and their parents.
Thursdays 10 AM - 11 AM
Please call Robin Clarke for more information.
FREE
Special Children's Friends Play Group
78 Union Street
Ellsworth, ME
207-667-2430
This play group is for toddlers and their parents, but brothers and sisters are welcome.
Fridays 10:30 AM - Noon
Please call for more information.
FREE
Ellsworth Story Time
Ellsworth Public Library
Ellsworth, ME
207-667-6363
This Story Time is for children ages 2-3.
Thursdays, 10:30 AM
Ellsworth Story Time
Ellsworth Public Library
Ellsworth, ME
207-667-6363
This story time is for babies and toddlers (birth to 24 months).
Fridays, 10 AM
Ellsworth Area
Unitarian-Universalist Church Play Group
121 Bucksport Road
Ellsworth, ME
207-667-5304, Ext. 225
Play group for babies and toddlers under age 3, and their parents.
Tuesdays 10 AM - Noon
Call Parents are Teachers, Too, for more information.
FREE
Gray
Maine Wildlife Park
Route 26
Gray, ME
(207) 657-4977
www.state.me.us/ifw/education/wildlifepark.htm
Open at 9:30 a.m. daily; gate closes at 4:30 p.m.; visitors are expected to leave the premises by 6:00 p.m.
Admission:
Children under 3 – free
Ages 4-12 - $3.25
Ages 13-60 - $5.00
Ages 61+ - $4.00
This park is operated by The Maine Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife. Most of the animals exhibited at this facility have been brought to there for one of the following reasons: injuries due to accidents, orphaned due to the death of parents, human-dependent from being raised in captivity; in many cases, illegally kept as pets. The park has no desire to keep healthy wild animals in captivity, or to prevent any wild animal capable of surviving in the wild to do so.
The park has many educational programs as well as a picnic area. Call for more information.
Hancock
Hancock Community Center Play Group
US Route One
Hancock, ME
207-667-5304, Ext. 231
Play group for babies and toddlers under age 3 and their parents.
Wednesdays 10 AM - 11:30 AM
Call Karen at Parents Are Teachers, Too, for more information. Formerly known as the Friday Play Group.
FREE
Hiram
Sacopee Valley Preschool Playgroup
Calvary Bible Church
348 South Hiram Road
Hiram, ME
(207) 490-7702 (Lisa) (207) 625-2323
Come join us for fun activities, stories, toys, songs, and snacks. This is a great chance for your child to play with other children and for you to meet other parents. The Playgroup is sponsored by MSAD 55 Safe Schools/Healthy Students Initiative.
Children ages birth through 5 years old and their caregivers. (Children over 5 years are welcome with younger siblings.)
Every Tuesday from 10 AM to Noon. Note. The Playgroup will not be held on days when Hiram, Parsonsfield area schools are closed due to inclement weather. Contact Lisa Legere, Alliance for Healthy Families or Karen Loignon, Healthy Students Coordinator for more information.
Manchester
Kennebec Valley YMCA--Manchester Campus
40 Granite Hill Road
Manchester, ME
207-622-9622
The KV YMCA will offer an 8-week spring/summer session of Youth Gymnastics. Pre-registration is required and classes are taught by Mary Jo Clements.
All classes have a fee associated with them, so please call for class cost.
Monmouth
Story Time
Cumston Public Library
796 Main Street
Monmouth, ME
207-933-4788
Tuesdays at 10 AM
Mt. Vernon
Mt. Vernon Play Group
Mount Vernon Elementary School
Mt. Vernon, Maine
Tuesdays 9:45 AM to 11:30 AM
Northeast Harbor
Neighborhood House Play Group
Neighborhood House
Northeast Harbor, ME
207-288-5505
Mom/Toddler Yoga Group FREE with donations to the Neighborhood House for use of space is appreciated.
Fridays 10 AM - 11 AM
Call for more information.
FREE
Northeast Harbor Story Time
Northeast Harbor Library
Northeast Harbor, ME
207-276-3333
Mondays, 10:30 AM
Portland
Museums
Children's Museum of Maine
142 Free Street
Portland, ME
www.kitetails.com
The Children's Museum of Maine exists to inspire discovery and imagination through exploration and play. It serves as an indispensable resource for families and educators, helping to create a broad community devoted to our children's development and learning.
Hours: Labor Day through Memorial Day
Mondays, closed to the public but Members, Only, Toddler Time from 9 AM - 11 AM.
Tuesdays - Saturdays: 10 AM - 5 PM
Sunday: 12 PM - 5 PM
Hours: Memorial Day through Labor Day
Mondays - Saturdays: 10 AM - 5 PM
Sundays: 12 PM - 5 PM
Open ALL week during school vacations.
Admission:
$6.00 per person (under age 1 free)
Note. First Friday night of each month is FREE from 5 PM - 8 PM.
Prospect Harbor
Propsect Harbor Church Play Group
Prospect Harbor, ME
207-667-2430
This play group is for children ages birth to five years old and their parents.
Wednesdays 9 AM - 11 AM
Please call Brenda Clough for more information.
FREE
Readfield
Readfield Communtiy Library Story Time
Readfield Community Library
1151 Maine Street (Rte. 17) Across from Fire Station
Readfield, ME
(207) 685-4089
Come enjoy wonderful picture book stories, songs, and activities. A great way for little ones to experience listening in a friendly group setting.
Reading Hour: 10:00 AM 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month--no meetings in July and August Library Hours: Monday 6-8 PM Wednesday 2-8 PM Thursday 10- Noon Saturday 10-4 PM
Southwest Harbor
Southwest Harbor Story Time
Southwest Harbor Public Library
Southwest Harbor, ME
207-244-7065
Wednesdays, 10 AM
Stonington
Stonington High School Play Group
Portable Classroom behind
Deer Isle/Stonington High School
207-667-5304, Ext. 248
Join this play group for infants and toddlers under age 3 and their parents.
Tuesdays 10 AM - 11:30 AM
Call Parents are Teachers, Too, for more information.
FREE
Turner
Ricker Hill Orchards and Farm
295 Buckfield Road
Turner, ME
207-255-5552
www.rickerhill.com/orchards
This is a great place for the whole family! Not only is it a pick your own orchard, but it is also filled with fun activities for the kids such as a corn maze, petting zoo, hiking and biking trails, mini golf, obstacle cource, mini train ride, and more!
Open Fridays, Saturdays, & Sundays starting April 9th Open all week starting June until Thanksgiving: Monday through Friday 10 AM to Dusk and Saturday through Sunday, 8 AM to Dusk.
Waterville
Inside Out Playground
The Center Downtown
93 Main Street
Waterville, ME
207-877-8747
www.insideoutplayground.org
Inside Out Playground & Preschool is a not-for-profit developmental learning center that is open to the public for a unique outing that encourages healthy physical activity and social learning through the power of play. Also offering a Nursery School, birthday and holiday parties, special events, and ongoing programs for families with children under the age of 8.
Winthrop
Charles M. Bailey Public Library
39 Bowdoin St
Winthrop, ME
(207) 377-8673
Pre-school reading programs.
Baby Times 10:00 a.m. 1st and 3rd Tuesdays with Miss Anne. For ages 0 to 2.
Story Times 10:00 a.m. Wednesdays weekly, with Miss Anne. For ages 18 months and up, with craft activities on 2nd and 4th Wednesdays.
Music Times 10:30 a.m. 1st and 3rd Wednesdays with Mr. Harley. For all preschoolers.