Wednesdays

GORHAM – Story Hour every Wednesday from 10:30 to 11:30 at North Gorham Public Library.

Thursdays

LEWISTON — Baby Sensory Playtime in the Lewiston Public Library’s Children’s Department every Thursday morning from 10am to 12pm.

Drop-in and join us for Baby Sensory Playtime! Babies and their caregivers will have the opportunity to interact with a variety of sensory toys and socialize with other families with young children. Playtime with sensory toys contributes to a baby’s cognitive development, fine motor skills, social and emotional development, creativity, and language development. 

Recommended for babies ages birth-18 months and their caregivers. Siblings are always welcome. This program is free, open to the public and no registration is required.

Dec 19

AUBURN — WinterKids is hosting its annual Welcome to Winter event on Thursday, December 19, 2024, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Lost Valley in Auburn. This free, family-friendly event is open to everyone and offers fun ways for kids to try winter activities like snowshoeing, skiing, and snow sculpting—no gear required! 

Dec 20-22

LEWISTON — The Franco Center’s annual Christmas show—Sights and Sounds of Christmas–is a cherished event for families, featuring an unforgettable celebration of the holiday season with a variety of performances, music, and a dazzling light show. This year’s event promises to be just as spectacular, with evening shows at 7 p.m. on Friday, December 20, and Saturday, December 21, and a special late afternoon performance at 4 p.m. on Sunday, December 22. 

Dec 23

LEWISTON — Join us at the Lewiston Public Library at noon to celebrate the holiday season! Come and make your own snowflake for decoration or as an ornament. Create a unique snowflake for yourself or as a gift. All materials are provided. Free. In person. Recommended for children ages 5 – 13 years old and siblings welcome. 

                                                                                                          Dec 24

BUXTON — All are welcome to come and enjoy our FREE delicious Turkey dinner with all the fixings – Tuesday, December 24, 2024 (Christmas Eve) – 5:00 pm at Living Waters Church, Parker Farm Road, Buxton.  

Dinner will be followed by a short Christmas Eve Service at 6:00 pm.

We will offer the option of takeout containers for those who do not want to sit inside.

                                                                                                          Dec 24, 31

LEWISTON – From 11:15am to 12:00pm at the Lewiston Public Library, enjoy an interactive storytime for some fun with books, songs, and body movement while building early literacy skills. 

Recommended for children ages 3 – 5 years old and their caregivers. Siblings are always welcome. Please stay home if you or your child are sick and not feeling well. This program is free, open to the public, and no registration is required.

Dec 31

BANGOR — The Maine Discovery Museum is thrilled to invite families to ring in the New Year early at Midnight at the Museum! This fun-filled, family-friendly New Year’s Eve event takes place on December 31, from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM, offering kids and parents the perfect way to celebrate the holiday without staying up until midnight.

Jan 3-5

MONMOUTH — The Monmouth Community Players (MCP) are excited to present our 4th Annual MCP Shorts Play Festival, happening at the start of the new year at Cumston Hall, 796 Main St, Monmouth, ME 04259. January 3rd at 7pm, January 4th at 7pm, and January 5 at 2pm. Tickets will be $10 general admission and are available online or at the door. Advance tickets can be purchased by visiting our website’s home page, www.monmouthcommunityplayers.org or contacting our box office at mcpboxoffice@gmail.com or calling at 207-370-9566.

Jan 10

LEWISTON — On Friday, January 10th at 10am the Lewiston Public Library Children’s Department will be offering the program My Little Snowflake Handprint Keepsake. Caregivers and their young children will be able to make a wintery snowflake themed handprint keepsake. This activity is recommended for caregivers with children between the ages of 0-6 years old. Siblings are also welcome to attend and participate. This program will take place in the Children’s Department on the third floor of the library. The activity is free and there is no registration required.

Jan 11

BRUNSWICK — The 2024-25 UUCB Concerts for a Cause Series season will include folk, jazz, blues, celtic, and choral singing for justice.   This season’s charities receiving 100% of the profits from the concert are Brunswick Area Teen Center and Maine Family Planning.  For further details about the concerts, go to https://www.uubrunswick.org/events/.

David Mallett – Sat, January 11, 2025 at 7:30 pm. Doors open 7:00 pm.

Maine’s own singer-songwriter David Mallet is one of America’s true troubadours. In a career that spans four decades, David Mallett has recorded 17 albums and has performed in clubs, concert halls and festivals across the US, Canada and Europe. He has appeared on numerous broadcasts, including National Public Radio’s A Prairie Home Companion. Known for his carefully written, poetic offerings, his body of work has provided material for more than 150 artists , including Alison Krauss, Pete Seeger, Hal Ketchum, Emmylou Harris, John Denver and even the Muppets, and his “Garden Song” has become an American folk classic.

Tickets:  $25 in advance, $30 at the door, $10 Students/Children.  Available at the church office, Gulf of Maine Books, or online at https://ticketstripe.com/pousette.

Mar 15

BRUNSWICK — The 2024-25 UUCB Concerts for a Cause Series season will include folk, jazz, blues, celtic, and choral singing for justice.   This season’s charities receiving 100% of the profits from the concert are Brunswick Area Teen Center and Maine Family Planning.  For further details about the concerts, go to https://www.uubrunswick.org/events/.

Women in Harmony – Sat, Mar 15, 2025 at 7:30 pm. Doors open 7:00 pm. Tickets:  $25 in advance, $30 at the door, $10 Students/Children

Women in Harmony is a Portland-based chorus of 60 women’s voices, which has been singing for social justice for over 20 years. It is a diverse group of gay and straight, musically sophisticated and musically untrained women who unite in song and a spirit of fairness. Women in Harmony is dedicated both to musical excellence and social justice.

Tickets:  $15 in advance, $20 at the door, $10 Students/Children. Available at the church office, Gulf of Maine Books, or online at  https://ticketstripe.com/womenharmony

Apr 12

BRUNSWICK — The 2024-25 UUCB Concerts for a Cause Series season will include folk, jazz, blues, celtic, and choral singing for justice.   This season’s charities receiving 100% of the profits from the concert are Brunswick Area Teen Center and Maine Family Planning.  For further details about the concerts, go to https://www.uubrunswick.org/events/.

Guy Davis – Sat, April 12, 2025 at 7:30 pm. Doors open 7:00 pm.

Guy Davis is a two-time, back-to-back Grammy nominee for Best Traditional Blues, a musician, actor, author, and songwriter. Guy uses a blend of Roots, Blues, Folk, Rock, Rap, Spoken Word, and World Music to comment on, and address, the frustrations of social injustice, touching on historical events, and common life struggles.

Tickets are $25 in advance, $30 at the door, and $10 for students/children.  Available at the church office, Gulf of Maine Books, or at ticketstripe.com/guydavis.

May 17

BRUNSWICK — The 2024-25 UUCB Concerts for a Cause Series season will include folk, jazz, blues, celtic, and choral singing for justice.   This season’s charities receiving 100% of the profits from the concert are Brunswick Area Teen Center and Maine Family Planning.  For further details about the concerts, go to https://www.uubrunswick.org/events/.

House of Hamill – Sat, May 17, 2025 at 7:30 pm. Doors open 7:00 pm.

The upcycled Celtic folk trio, House of Hamill, features Brian Buchanan and Rose Baldino of the Celtic folk-rock band Enter the Haggis.  They are both accomplished traditional fiddle players and classical violinists, with over 25 years of writing and performance experience between them. They write unusual new fiddle tunes and exciting, unpredictable original songs while breathing new life into traditional and contemporary songs. A third full-time member, Caroline Browning, recently joined the duo, playing bass, mandolin, and vocals. Their music occupies a space between traditional Irish and sophisticated indie folk.

Tickets are $25 in advance, $30 at the door, and $10 for students/children.  Available at the church office, Gulf of Maine Books, or online at ticketstripe.com/house.

June 14

BRUNSWICK — The 2024-25 UUCB Concerts for a Cause Series season will include folk, jazz, blues, celtic, and choral singing for justice.   This season’s charities receiving 100% of the profits from the concert are Brunswick Area Teen Center and Maine Family Planning.  For further details about the concerts, go to https://www.uubrunswick.org/events/.

Susan Werner – Sat, June 14, 2025 at 7:30 pm. Doors open 7:00 pm.

Susan Werner is a singer/songwriter, guitarist, and pianist who has built a reputation as one of the country’s most compelling live performers. She has been playing to sold-out audiences across the country for 27 years. Renowned as a charismatic performer, she’s known above all for challenging herself to conquer new styles every few years.  She writes ambitious concept albums with subject matter and sounds to match.  She has produced 18 albums of songs that effortlessly slide between folk/rock, jazz, Tin Pan Alley to gospel, country, and pop, all delivered with sassy wit and classic Midwestern charm.

Tickets:  $25 in advance, $30 at the door, $10 Students/Children.  Available at the church office, Gulf of Maine Books, or online at https://ticketstripe.com/swerner