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Dates and times subject to change. Contact your local Council to confirm the event details.Art and Support group at Machias Recovery Center
Council: Sunrise Opportunities (Washington)
Start Date: 4/1/2026 End Date: 6/24/2026
Day(s) of the Week:
Time:
Town: Machias
In Person or Virtual: In-person
Registration Required: No
Contact: Andrea Coffin Phone: (207) 263-5270
Website: https://sopreventioncouncil.com
Pittsfield Library Community Playgroup
Council: Kennebec Valley Community Action Program (Somerset)
Start Date: 4/1/2026 End Date: 6/3/2026
Day(s) of the Week: 1st Wednesday of each month
Time: 10:30 11:30am
Town: Pittsfield
In Person or Virtual: In-person
Registration Required: No
Additional Information: Bring your kiddos and join us! Connect with other parents and enjoy movement, art and sensory play. Pittsfield Public Library, 110 Library Street, Pittsfield ME. This program is free, and all are welcome.
Contact: Kristen Plummer Phone: 1-800-542-8227 ext 2520
Website: http://www.kvcap.org
Phillips Playgroup
Council: Franklin County Children's Task Force (Franklin)
Start Date: 4/2/2026 End Date: 10/1/2026
Day(s) of the Week: Every other Thursday from April 2nd-October 1st.
Time: 10:00-12:00
Town: Phillips
Audience: Parents with children 0-5
In Person or Virtual: In-person
Registration Required: No
Additional Information: Playgroup for infants and toddlers at the Phillips Library every other Thursday from April 2nd-October 1st. Dates: 4/2, 4/16, 4/30, 5/14, 5/28, 6/11, 6/25, 7/9, 7/23, 8/6, 8/20, 9/3, 9/17, 10/1
Contact: Rileigh Blanchet Phone: 207-778-6960
Website: http://www.fcctf.org
Machias Playgroup
Council: Sunrise Opportunities (Washington)
Start Date: 4/3/2026 End Date: 6/26/2026
Day(s) of the Week: Friday Morning
Time: 10-11
Town: Machias
In Person or Virtual: In-person
Registration Required: No
Contact: Andrea Coffin Phone: (207) 263-5270
Website: https://sopreventioncouncil.com
Storytime at Newport Cultural Center
Council: Penquis (Penobscot)
Start Date: 4/3/2026 End Date: 6/26/2026
Day(s) of the Week: Fridays
Time: 10am
Town: Newport
Audience: Children and caregivers of all age children
In Person or Virtual: In-person
Registration Required: No
Additional Information: Join us for weekly Friday at 10am at the Newport Cultural Center. Activities will include either story-time and a craft, or a playgroup activity. All ages and abilities are welcome.
Contact: Christine McMillen Phone: 207-974-2481
Website: http://www.penquis.org
Circle of Parents
Council: Kennebec Valley Community Action Program (Somerset)
Start Date: 4/6/2026 End Date: 6/15/2026
Day(s) of the Week: 1st and 3rd Mondays each month
Time: 12:30 - 2:00pm
In Person or Virtual: Zoom
Registration Required: Yes
Link to Register: https://forms.gle/jzgUFU2THJzH68eE9
Additional Information: All are welcome at our parenting peer support group. Connect with other caregivers, share ideas and support!
Contact: Kristen Plummer Phone: 1-800-542-8227 ext 2520
Website: http://www.kvcap.org
Safe Harbor
Council: Sunrise Opportunities (Washington)
Start Date: 4/7/2026 End Date: 6/30/2026
Day(s) of the Week:
Time:
Town: Machias
In Person or Virtual: In-person
Registration Required: Yes
Contact: Andrea Coffin Phone: (207) 263-5270
Website: https://sopreventioncouncil.com
Storytime at Brownville Free Public Library
Council: Penquis (Piscataquis)
Start Date: 4/7/2026 End Date: 6/30/2026
Day(s) of the Week: Tuesdays
Time: 11am
Town: Brownville
Audience: Children and caregivers of children of all ages
In Person or Virtual: In-person
Registration Required: No
Additional Information: Come join us at the Brownville Free Public Library (27 Church St, Brownville) for our storytime on Tuesdays from 11:00am-12pm. Storytime includes a book, craft and snack. All ages and abilities welcome!
Contact: Christine McMillen Phone: 207-974-2481
Website: http://www.penquis.org
Skowhegan Community Playgroup
Council: Kennebec Valley Community Action Program (Somerset)
Start Date: 4/15/2026 End Date: 6/17/2026
Day(s) of the Week: 3rd Wednesday of each month
Time: 10:30 - 11:30am
Town: Skowhegan
In Person or Virtual: In-person
Registration Required: No
Additional Information: Bring your kiddos and join us! Connect with other parents and enjoy movement, art and sensory play. Centenary United Methodist Church, 113 Dr. Mann Rd., Skowhegan. The clothing closet will be open and a light lunch will be served. This program is free, and all are welcome.
Contact: Kristen Plummer Phone: 1-800-542-8227 ext 2520
Website: http://www.kvcap.org
Pop Up Mini Baby Sprinkle
Council: Aroostook Council for Healthy Families (Aroostook)
Start Date: 4/30/2026
Day(s) of the Week:
Time: 9am-2pm
Audience: Expectant parents and families with newborns
In Person or Virtual: In-person
Registration Required: No
Link to Register: https://sites.google.com/achf-me.org/wwwachf-meorg/sprinkles?authuser=0
Additional Information: Every family who joins us will go home with a special Welcome Baby bundle filled with essentials like diapers, wipes, board book, and infant toy. We’ll also have lots of fun raffles—including a baby monitor, newborn bath goodies, developmental play items, and more! Come by anytime to enter raffles, connect with local resources, and meet other amazing families in our community. We’d love to see you there!
Website: https://sites.google.com/achf-me.org/wwwachf-meorg
Madawaska Community Baby Sprinkle
Council: Aroostook Council for Healthy Families (Aroostook)
Start Date: 5/7/2026
Day(s) of the Week: Thursday
Time: 11am-1pm
Audience: Expectant parents and families with newborns
In Person or Virtual: In-person
Registration Required: No
Link to Register: https://forms.gle/VHo5C172mwR9GkAXA
Additional Information: Every family who joins us will go home with a special Welcome Baby bundle filled with essentials like diapers, wipes, and a cozy sleep sack. We’ll also have lots of fun raffles—including a car seat/stroller combo, baby monitor, newborn bath goodies, developmental play items, and more! Come by anytime to enter raffles, enjoy a snack, connect with local resources, and meet other amazing families in our community. We’d love to see you there!
Website: https://sites.google.com/achf-me.org/wwwachf-meorg
Potluck in the Park
Council: Penquis (Piscataquis)
Start Date: 5/7/2026 End Date: 5/7/2026
Day(s) of the Week:
Time: 5:30 -6:30
Town: Brownville
In Person or Virtual: In-person
Registration Required: No
Additional Information: This event takes place in the Park near the Brownville Library. Families enjoy a community BBQ, Families bring dish to share if able.
Contact: Christine McMillen Phone: 207-974-2481
Website: http://www.penquis.org
Field Trip - Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens
Council: Healthy Kids (Knox)
Start Date: 5/8/2026 End Date: 5/8/2026
Day(s) of the Week: Friday
Time: 10:30 AM
Town: Boothbay
Audience: Families from Knox & Lincoln Counties
In Person or Virtual: In-person
Registration Required: Yes
Link to Register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1dWF2IyQti07zuW8Vfj1x7iC5AFTVoN3n0CrCN1W2OrQ/edit?ts=669ff0be
Additional Information: Knox & Lincoln County families, please join us for a fun outdoor learning session at Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens in Boothbay! We will have a one-hour guided tour investigating the underground life of decomposers--the recyclers of nature. Then enjoy exploring the gardens on your own for the rest of the day. Spots are available for 50 kids (and their adults).
Contact: Charlene Corbett Phone: 207-563-1818
Website: http://www.healthykidsmaine.org
Family Night with Bangor Public Schools at Bangor Public Library
Council: Penquis (Penobscot)
Start Date: 5/14/2026 End Date: 5/14/2026
Day(s) of the Week: Tuesday
Time: 5-6:30pm
Town: Bangor
Audience: Children and caregivers of all age children
In Person or Virtual: In-person
Registration Required: No
Additional Information: Join Bangor Public Schools at the Bangor Public Library for a family night highlighting library resources, and also having representation from the Maine Multicultural Center, Penquis, Job Corps, Bangor Parks and Rec, and the YMCA to name a few community organizations
Contact: Christine McMillen Phone: 207-974-2481
Website: http://www.penquis.org
Community Baby Shower
Council: Midcoast Maine Community Action Program (Sagadahoc)
Start Date: 5/30/2026
Day(s) of the Week: Saturday
Time: 9 a.m. - Noon
Town: Bath, Maine
In Person or Virtual: In-person
Registration Required: Yes
Additional Information: Registration opens April 30th.
Contact: Dawn Flagg Phone: 207-442-7963 x230
Website: http://www.midcoastmainecommunityaction.org
Blackfly Festival
Council: Penquis (Piscataquis)
Start Date: 6/6/2026 End Date: 6/6/2026
Day(s) of the Week: Saturday
Time: 10am-3pm
Town: Milo
In Person or Virtual: In-person
Registration Required: No
Contact: Christine McMillen Phone: 207-974-2481
Website: http://www.penquis.org
Whoopie Pie Festival
Council: Penquis (Piscataquis)
Start Date: 6/13/2026 End Date: 6/13/2026
Day(s) of the Week: Saturday
Time: 10am-4pm
Town: Dover-Foxcroft
In Person or Virtual: In-person
Registration Required: No
Contact: Christine McMillen Phone: 207-974-2481
Website: http://www.penquis.org
Potluck in the park
Council: Penquis (Piscataquis)
Start Date: 6/18/2026 End Date: 6/18/2026
Day(s) of the Week:
Time: 5:30-6:30
Town: Brownville
Audience: Families
In Person or Virtual: In-person
Registration Required: No
Additional Information: This event takes place in the Park near the Brownville Library. Families enjoy a community BBQ, Families bring dish to share if able.
Contact: Christine McMillen Phone: 207-974-2481
Website: http://www.penquis.org
Thompson Library Summer Reading Program Kickoff
Council: Penquis (Piscataquis)
Start Date: 6/23/2026 End Date: 6/23/2026
Day(s) of the Week: Tuesday
Time: 4-6pm
Town: Dover-Foxcroft
Audience: Children and caregivers of all age children
In Person or Virtual: In-person
Registration Required: No
Contact: Christine McMillen Phone: 207-974-2481
Website: http://www.penquis.org
Orono Arts Festival
Council: Penquis (Penobscot)
Start Date: 6/27/2026 End Date: 6/27/2026
Day(s) of the Week: Saturday
Time: 10am-2pm
Town: Orono
In Person or Virtual: In-person
Registration Required: No
Contact: Christine McMillen Phone: 207-974-2481
Website: http://www.penquis.org