Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall: The Children’s Theatre of Maine is one of the oldest children’s theater’s in the United States. The theatre is a place for children to express their creativity and explore learning through acting. The Children’s theatre is designed to get kids and adults interested in live theatre. The theatre offers classes and workshops for children. These classes are for ages 3 and up. While children are performing at the theatre, they are learning self confidence and team work. The Children’s Theatre is also a non-profit organization. So the next time you are thinking about seeing a play or just having a wonderful time with a new experience, consider a visit to the theatre.
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Related Maine To Do’s: Kids Fun, Family, Plays, Concerts
Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall: Visit Maine’s historical Old Port shopping district on Portland’s waterfront. With its cobble stone streets and brick Victorian buildings, the Old Port is a great way to take in some local Maine history. The Old Port also features a wide range of restaurants, specialty shops, and boutiques. Serendipity is one of the boutiques and is located in one of the Portland Italianate structures that was built back in 1866. The building features high arched windows, beautiful tile work on the inside, plus the original glass seal of the city of Portland on the front window. There are several other shops that are filled with antiques, Maine made products, jewelry, crafts, art from local and national artists, art galleries, breweries and much more. While shopping, you get the chance to see the beautiful Portland harbor with the ferries, cruise ships, tug boats, fishing boats, and lobster boats. This is a great way to enjoy Portland’s history and support some local businesses.
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Related Maine To Do’s: Sightseeing, Maine History, Shopping, Walking, Tourism
Winter: This winter, don’t miss out on one of Freeport’s newer traditions: Winterfest. You can enjoy watching an ice and snow carving contest that has professional and amateur sculptors from all over the United States competing for first place. This yearly event offers ice fishing, food, raffles, and giveaways. There is also a life size Luge run, a life size snow slide for the children to use, and an area designated for families and friends to make their own a snowman or other snow creation. The festival also features a winter dance and live concerts from local performers. Winterfest is a great way to get kids and adults interested and involved in our winter season.
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Related Maine To Do’s: Winter, Snow Sculptures, Family, Festival
Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall: Payson Park in Portland offers a great place for you and your children to come an burn of some of that extra energy. The park provides a place to play for everyone. The park also has tennis and basketball courts, baseball fields, skateboarding, roller blading, and roller skating. The kids can play on the playground, and everyone can enjoy sledding and the man made ice rink during the winter. Right next to back cove, one of Portland’s premier walking trails, the park is a great place to come and just have a few moments to make some lasting memories.
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Related Maine To Do’s: Parks, Ponds, Ice Skating, Sports, Family, Picnic
Winter: If you love the idea of attending the Mardi Gras celebration but, getting away is impossible you may consider joining one of the local celebrations right here in the State of Maine. With frosty parades, colorful costumes, beads and Cajun music you are sure to get into the spirit of celebrating this festive event. Hallowell will be celebrating the Mardi Gras tradition during the first week of February. Festivities include a colorful parade including the green, purple and gold beads, a mask making contest open to the whole community and of course a costume ball. The Mid-coast area will be celebrating at the Boothbay Opera House with their own masquerade ball, Cajun music and food. If you are in the northern half of the state, you may want to check out the Fort Kent Fiddler’s Jamboree. This is an annual event that draws quite a crowd and last year attracted 30 musicians who entertained the audience for hours. The Fiddler’s Jamboree is held on the campus of the University of Maine at Fort Kent. You don’t need to be in New Orleans to celebrate!
