1^st, 3^rd Wednesday of every month

LEWISTON — Join Lewiston Public Library for Bumps & Babies on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday every month starting June 4th from 10:30am to 11:30am in the Children’s Department.

Bumps & Babies is a support group that provides a safe, compassionate space for individuals navigating the emotional and physical challenges of pregnancy and the postpartum period. Members can share experiences, receive encouragement, and connect with others facing similar struggles, such as anxiety, depression, or the joys and adjustment to parenthood. 

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.

Saturdays

AUBURN — THOUSANDS OF BOOKS for sale at the APL Bookstore on Saturdays 9:30-1:00.  Gently used books of all types, DVDs, music CDs and puzzles & games – new items added every week.  Kids’ books are 50 cents and all other books are $3 or less!  Stop by the lower level of the Auburn Public Library for great deals. Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring Street, Auburn.

Sundays

LEWISTON — Lewiston Farmers’ Market held every Sunday, May 11th-November 23rd from 9:30am-1:00pm. Hours change to 11:00am-1:00pm beginning first Sunday in November. Located at 2 Oxford St., Lewiston

June 19 and Every Third Thursday

LEWISTON — The Lewiston Farmers’ Market is excited to announce the introduction of “Third Thursday” markets, which will take place every third Thursday of the month, June through September from 4:00-7:00 pm on the green space at 75 Lincoln St.

June 21

UNITY — Join the Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association (MOFGA) on their main campus in Unity on Saturday, June 21, from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. for Farm & Homestead Day! This free, volunteer-run, family-friendly event includes over 50 skill-building workshops and activities centered around sustainable living.

June 22

AUBURN — About Love: Grief & Loss, 11:30-1pm. First Universalist Church of Auburn, 169 Pleasant St. (enter on Spring St. across from Dairy Joy). Freewill donations accepted. Parking; accessible. FMI 783-0461.

Mondays, June 23 – August 18

LEWISTON — The Lewiston Public Library, in partnership with ArtVan, will be offering art programs in the Children’s Department for children ages 5-14 every Monday from June 23rd-August 18th from 3:00PM-4:30PM. Children aged 5-8 must be accompanied by an adult.

June 25

LEWISTON/AUBURN — SeniorsPlus invites the community to support a great cause while enjoying a night of summer fun at Family Night Out, taking place on Wednesday, June 25, from 4 to 9 p.m. at Lost Valley Brew Pub in Auburn.

June 26

AUBURN — Auburn Public Library: Author Talk with Nicole Beaudry to be taking place on Thursday, June 26th from 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM.

June 28

PORTLAND — Found Object, A Seconds & Supplies Marketplace Saturday, June 28, 2025 | 9:00AM – 3:00PM at Running With Scissors, 250 Anderson Street, Portland, ME. Free & open to the public. Parking is available on Anderson Street, Marginal Way, and nearby commuter lot. Website: shopmainecraft.com/programs/found-object

June 28

WINDHAM — St. Anthony of Padua Summer Festival to be held at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church in Windham. This is the 4th Annual Summer Festival with a yard sale, sales of plants, books and jewelry, Italian food, quesadillas, Knight of Columbus Grill for breakfast and lunch, and homemade baked goods. There also will be music, games for children and adults, and raffles.

This year featured is the “Golden Ticket” raffle.  The winning ticket gets two passes for all the dinners at Our Lady of Perpetual Help, St. Hyacinth’s in Westbrook and St. Anne’s in Gorham for a year starting in September 2025.

July 1-5

RANGELEY — The Rangeley Friends of the Arts will produce a live theater event, “Chicago”, the musical. This show will feature a live orchestra and cabaret seating is available. Show dates are July 1,2,4, at 7PM, July 5 at 5PM. Tickets are $20 adults/$10 youth. To reserve your seats visit our website at www.rangeleyarts.org.

July 18

LEWISTON — At 10am the Lewiston Public Library Children’s Department will be offering the program Seashell Picture Frame Keepsakes. Caregivers and their children will be able to decorate a keepsake picture frame with a variety of seashells.

July 26

LEWISTON — The Lewiston Public Library Children’s Department will be offering the program Within the Whale, an immersive marine science experience where guests can step inside a life-size inflatable humpback whale to explore its anatomy and learn about ocean conservation. Fun, educational, and perfect for all ages! There will be four available times for patrons to participate in the 30-minute program. The starting times are: 10:30am, 11:00am, 11:30am, and 12pm.

Each session is limited to 20 participants, so registration is required. Signups will be at the Children’s information desk. Patrons can register in person, by phone, or by email. This free Summer Reading program will take place in Callahan Hall on the third floor of the library.

July 30

LEWISTON — At 12PM the Lewiston Public Library Children’s Department will be offering the program Woven Herb Garden Baskets. Kids and teens will be provided with materials to create their own woven basket for growing small plants. Various herb seeds, soil, and paper cups to sit inside the woven baskets will also be provided so participants can start their own windowsill herb garden. This program is recommended for kids and teens ages 5 and older. Children under the age of 8 must be supervised by a caregiver.

This activity will take place at the back tables in the Children’s Department on the third floor of the library. This program is free, and no registration is required. All materials will be provided.

Aug 9

GORHAM — Makers Market & Pick Your Own Blueberries Fest at Orchard Ridge Farm in Gorham, August 9th from 10-2 (rain date August 10th, 10-2)

We will have 30 Vendors selling their goods including Ceramics, Jewelry, Woodworking, Illustration and Painting, Vintage Clothes, Stained Glass, Soap and Body Products & More. There will be live music, farm animals and we will have 2 food trucks!

We are also having a BAKE SALE (blueberry themed) fundraiser for ARLGP with all the funds raised will go to help the shelter continue doing the amazing work they have been doing for years.