Family events in Lebanon, ME

An in-store gathering centered on the Pokemon Trading Card Game welcomes fans of all kinds to play casual matches, trade cards, or enter a paid tournament. Those who stay through the conclusion receive a Play Pokemon prize pack, while supplies last. A Standard Format tournament is included, with an entry fee equal to the price of a single Pokemon pack. All entry fees go into a prize pool paid out as store credit based on standings, and players should bring a Standard Format deck. The event is family friendly for ages 8 through adults. Children under 16 must have a parent or guardian present for the entire event. Minors may trade only with in-person parental permission, and staff can help confirm fair trades. In-store events focus on community play, and pricing is often below market value, may change at any time, and requires participation. Players who sign up and then drop can be disqualified from future events, and those who leave before the end are not eligible for bonuses, promos, prizes, or additional product. These policies are strictly enforced to support fair and enjoyable gameplay for everyone.

Explore the carefully restored Sweat-Morin Homestead, once home to Reverend Moses Sweat, Sanford’s first Congregational minister. This guided experience offers an immersive window into 18th century life, with a classic colonial layout that includes a keeping room, birthing room, and parlor accented by original woodwork, historic paint colors, and striking 32 foot ceiling beams. Inside the main house you will find three functioning fireplaces and furnishings suited to the period. The grounds feature a carriage house, a family cemetery, and wooded trails, and the barn has been rebuilt using original timber framing with distinctive reverse board and batten siding. The homestead house and barn are handicapped accessible. Admission is free, and donations are welcomed. Signing up in advance is optional and helps with planning.

The 2026 Shaker Hill Apple Festival offers free entry and parking. Attendees can browse a market of handcrafted items, choose from a variety of food trucks, and enjoy music. Highlights include a yard sale, pony rides, a petting zoo, face painting, and a kids game zone, with additional activities planned. Presented by Friends of Alfred Shaker Museum, a 501C3 organization. More information and updates will be shared as the event gets closer.

Quick family photo sessions in a peaceful woodland setting at Alewive Woods Preserve keep the focus on your family and the natural backdrop, with no props. Each slot is for one family unit, and any additional relatives or friends should reserve their own. Reaching the photo spot requires a short walk of less than half a mile on a trail, which may be difficult for wheelchairs or crutches. Sessions run about 10 to 15 minutes and include 8 to 15 digital images delivered through an online gallery. A $50 retainer paid by card secures the booking, and a $100 cash balance is due at the session.

Explore Dungeons and Dragons in a friendly series tailored for beginners and younger players. Learn how to build a character, practice role play, and cast spells with guidance from Anthony. Sessions take place twice a month with a flexible drop in and drop out format. The first meeting focuses on character creation, and pre-generated characters are available if the opening week is missed. Entry is $5, and space is limited to six players, so contact the store or sign up in person to reserve a spot.

A new Dover course has been added, featuring classes that meet on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays. Registration is open.