Family events in Waterboro, ME

Jellystone Park™ Lakes Region becomes a Halloween playground for a weekend of spooky fun. Face a haunting scare, take in the Magic Pumpkin Experience, and step out in your best look for the Costume Contest. Collect treats during traditional trick or treating, then bring the frightful flair to the Spooky Site Decorating Contest and the Ghostly Golf Cart Decorating Contest. All activities are scheduled on the weekend, with plenty of spooky thrills and seasonal magic.

An immersive LEGO experience for all ages returns to Portland, ME as BrickUniverse presents a major showcase of creations by celebrated artists from around the country. At the Portland Exposition Building, the fifth annual celebration features a Master Builder Art Gallery with large city scenes, life-size characters, and detailed microscale worlds, along with displays by local enthusiasts and collaborative projects. Interactive themed building zones invite visitors to create bold, clever builds and display them for a chance to be featured. Artist meet and greets provide a closer look at techniques and the creative process. Larger-than-life brick installations offer memorable photo opportunities, and the Brick Marketplace includes retired sets, custom pieces, exclusive merchandise, and other unique finds. Ticket options include a limited VIP pass with early access one hour before general admission and an exclusive VIP BrickUniverse LEGO brick badge, along with smaller crowds and enhanced photo opportunities. General admission is offered in timed sessions with full access to immersive zones, exhibits, and build spaces, and a family 4-pack is available. Timed entry helps ensure a comfortable, crowd-controlled experience, and attendees are asked to arrive during the selected entry window. The event welcomes families, LEGO lovers, artists and creators, kids, teens, adults, STEM students, and anyone who enjoys imagination and creativity.

Explore the carefully restored Sweat-Morin Homestead, once home to Reverend Moses Sweat, recognized as Sanford’s first Congregational minister. Guided tours offer an immersive glimpse into colonial life, moving through spaces such as a keeping room, a birthing room, and a parlor highlighted by original woodwork, period paint colors, and impressive 32 foot ceiling beams. The main house features three working fireplaces and furnishings suited to the era. Beyond the house, the grounds include a carriage house, a family cemetery, wooded trails, and a barn rebuilt with original timber framing and distinctive reverse board and batten siding. The house and barn are accessible to visitors with mobility needs. Admission is free, and donations are appreciated. Advance sign up is optional and helps organizers plan for attendance.

Enjoy a monthly contra barn dance welcoming all ages and experience levels. No prior experience is required. A beginner lesson is offered before the main dance, and caller Christopher Ricciotti leads the dancing with live music from Joy Factor. The festivities take place inside a historic 19th century barn, with concessions available on site. Attendees can arrive early to picnic on the lawn and visit the farm animals. Admission is $15 per person, with free entry for youth under 12. Tickets are available at the door or can be reserved online in advance.

Designed for children ages 6 to 9, this in-person Spanish class boosts confidence with games, guided conversations, songs, and hands-on activities. It is open to both first-time learners and returning students, creating a welcoming setting for every level. The class is taught in person by Señorita Dafni.

Take part in a weekly Pokémon TCG league centered on casual, friendly play with other players. Drop in for a short visit or stay the whole time. The atmosphere is relaxed and welcoming. A free Pokémon prize pack is available to each player who participates, provided they are registered league members. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

A welcoming drop-in storytime open to children of all ages with their caregivers. Enjoy a lively blend of read-alouds, songs, and simple movement that keeps everyone engaged and having fun. Some sessions may include special guests or seasonal activities.

Enjoy an evening of Pokemon fun centered on the Trading Card Game, with space for casual matches, card trading, and paid tournament play. Stay through the conclusion to receive a Play! Pokemon prize pack, while supplies last. A Standard Format tournament is available. Entry equals the cost of a single Pokemon booster pack, and all entry fees form a prize pool awarded as store credit based on final standings. Bring a Standard-legal deck. Players of all ages are welcome, from kids around 8 through adults. Attendees under 16 must remain with a parent or guardian for the duration of the event. Minors may only trade with in-person parental permission, and staff can help confirm fair trades. These in-store events aim to build community and active gameplay. Pricing is often below market, may change at any time, and requires participation. Players who sign up and then drop will be disqualified from future events, and anyone who leaves before the end will not be eligible for bonuses, promos, prizes, or additional product. This policy is strictly enforced to keep play fair and ensure spots go to participants who can attend from start to finish.