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We’ve officially made it to spring! 🌷
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Check out the site for our full guide to springtime in Maine 👇🏼
https://mainelyparents.com/explore-springtime-in-maine/
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Maine Maple Sunday is THIS weekend and there are so many great sap houses all across Maine! Swipe to find a sugarhouse near you and then check out our site to learn more!

Let us know in the comments where you plan to visit this weekend 👇🏼

Looking to get outside this weekend or celebrate the holiday? Here’s what’s happening across the state this weekend (both indoors and out!)! 👇🏼

✨ ALL WEEKEND ✨
Somerset SnowFest

✨ FRIDAY 2/13 ✨
For Tots: Lovebugs Bash @ CMTM, Portland


Create Homemade Cards @ CMTM, Portland


Parents Night Out @ Maine Warrior Gym, SoPo


Mini Bakers & Makers @ MePowered Pastries


Parent Survival Night @ The Little Gym, Scarborough


Shrekentine Movie Night @ Downeast Recovery Support Center, Calais

Food Drive & Open Mic @ Blue Jay Coffee, Lewiston


Princess Storytime @ The PlayLot, Biddeford


Snow Plow Storytime @ SoPo Library


✨ SATURDAY 2/14 ✨
Art Therapy: Love in Every Language @ SoPo Public Library


Create Homemade Cards @ CMTM, Portland


Valentines for Turtles @ CMTM, Portland


Valentine’s Family Dance @ SoPo Public Library


Kids Night Out @ MePowered Pastries


Morning Chores @ Wolfes Neck Center, Freeport


Free Ice Fishing Weekend

Fishing Derby @ East Grand Lake, Weston

Sugar Showdown @ Atlantic Oceanside, Bar Harbor

Sanford Family WinterFest

Biddeford Public Market


Lunar New Year @ Maine Discovery Museum


Sweet Sprinkles @ The Holy Donut


Maine Snowshoe Festival, Norway

Winter Carnival @ Maine Audubon, Falmouth


✨ SUNDAY 2/15 ✨
Jurassic Jo’s Dino Encounters @ CMTM, Portland


Community Craft Fundraiser @ Orange Bike Brewing Company, Portland


Lego Day @ New Gloucester Library


Free Ice Fishing Weekend

Thompson Ice House Ice Harvest, South Bristol

Black History Month is the perfect time to be intentional about the stories we’re reading with our kids. 📚

These 15 children’s books highlight powerful leaders, important moments in history, and voices that have shaped our country. Whether you’re reading at bedtime or adding to your classroom shelf, every story helps spark meaningful conversations and build understanding that lasts far beyond February. 🤎

All of these books can be purchased at local Maine retailers such as and so be sure to support local whenever you can!

For the full blog post, be sure to check out MainelyParents.com

ReadWithKids

Over the weekend, our family crossed something off our bucket list: seeing a dog sled race event in person! We’re trying to add more unique experiences to our calendar and the girls were super excited when I suggested we check it out. While it was a frigid 10 degrees outside (and snowing), the girls had so much fun and said they’d love to return next year!

Check out the blog for our full experience! (Link in bio)
https://mainelyparents.com/wilderness-sled-dog-race-greenville-maine/

Brrr it’s cold out there! But the Maine fun doesn’t stop!

Here’s what’s happening across the state this weekend (both indoors and out!)! 👇🏼

✨ ALL WEEKEND ✨
Biddeford WinterFest


Toboggan Festival, Camden


✨ FRIDAY 2/6 ✨
6/7 Skate Nights @ Happy Wheels


Parents Night Out @ Maine Warrior Gym


Red Velvet Cupcakes @ MePowered Pastries


Middles at the Museum @ Maine Discovery Museum


First Friday Art Walk, Portlandme

First Friday @ Farnsworth Art Museum


✨ SATURDAY 2/7 ✨
6/7 Skate Nights @ Happy Wheels


S**o Main Street Cookie Walk


Brunswick 207 Day @ The Town Mall


Town Mall Trot @ Brunswick Town Mall



Family Story Time @ SoPo Library


Valentine Ball @ Harriet Beecher Stowe School


Winter Snow Ball @ State St Church, Portland


Open Gym @ Strong Girls United Hub


Make a Valentine’s Day Card @ CMTM


Wilderness Sled Dog Race @ Moosehead Lake


Stockholm Winter Carnival


Kitten Adoption Event @ Freeport Library


Storytime & Book Signing @ Barnes and Noble


Galentine Princess Picnic @ Raise Play Space


The Big Chill @ Pepperell Mill, Biddeford


Biddeford WinterFest Dance Party


Teen & Tween Night @ MePowered Pastries


Love Letters @ Maine Discovery Museum


Rainbow Family Craft Days, Bangor


✨ SUNDAY 2/8 ✨
Make a Valentine’s Day Card @ CMTM


All About Turtles @ CMTM


My Day to Play @ Maine Discovery Museum


Lost & Found Market @ Thompson’s Pointand.found.market

Here’s what’s happening across the state! 👇🏼

✨ ALL WEEKEND ✨
Polar Express @ Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad (Portland)


Gadens Aglow @ Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens (Boothbay)


Northern Lights Celebration (w/ Santa) @ L.L. Bean


Rockland Festival of Lights

Nyte Walk @ Moon Lantern Forest (Lebanon)walk

Festival of Fostering Trees @ Fosters Clambake, York




Festival of Trees @ Waterville Elks Center


Illuminate the Arts @ Machias Arts Center


✨ FRIDAY 11/28 ✨
Meet Santa @ L.L. Bean


Portland Downtown Tree Lighting


Bangor Downtown Tree Lighting


The Rink at Thompson’s Point Opening Day


The Nutcracker @ Merrill Auditorium


Kids Night Out @ A to Z Abilities


✨ SATURDAY 11/29 ✨
Nubble Lighthouse Holiday Lighting

Meet Santa @ L.L. Bean


The Nutcracker @ Merrill Auditorium


Santa’s Magical Trolley Ride @ Seashore Trolley Museum


Christmas Market @ Guini Ridge Farm, Rockport


Holiday Craft Market @ Mill Pond Ceramics Studio


Small Biz Saturday Mini Market, Bangor


Family Yoga Pop Up @ Raise Play Space


Makers Market @ Lone Pine Brewing, Portland


Holiday Wagon Ride @ The Alpine Shop, Rangeley


Christmas Parade @ Norway Main Street


Brunswick Tree Lighting @ Brunswick Town Hall


City of Brewer Tree Lighting @ Brewer Auditorium

Old Town Festival of Lights Parade

✨ SUNDAY 11/30 ✨
Main Street Market @ S**o Main Street


Gorham Pride Holiday Lights Parade


Meet Santa @ L.L. Bean


Makers Market @ Lone Pine Brewing, Portland

Holiday shopping for kids can feel overwhelming, so we’ve rounded up some of our favorite gift ideas that you can find right here in Maine!

Check it out via the link in our bio!
https://mainelyparents.com/maine-kids-gift-guide-2025/

See all the deals on Mainely Parents:
https://mainelyparents.com/maine-small-business-deals-discounts-2025

We’re heading into the holidays, and the weekends are exploding with fun, family-friendly things to do all across Maine!

As you plan your weekend, consider giving back—drop off food at a local drive or pass along gently-used clothes, toys, or household items to organizations like . Your small donation might be exactly what another family needs this season.

Here’s what’s happening across the state! 👇🏼

✨ ALL WEEKEND ✨
Polar Express @ Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad (Portland)


Gadens Aglow @ Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens (Boothbay)


Nyte Walk @ Moon Lantern Forest (Lebanon)walk

Northern Lights Celebration (w/ Santa) @ L.L. Bean


Festival of Trees @ Waterville Elks Center


✨ FRIDAY 11/21 ✨
Northern Lights Celebration Kick Off @ L.L. Bean


Bake @ Jam @ MEpowered Pastries


Pizza Party @ MEpowered Pastries


Ninja Night In @ Club AYCC, Waterville


Pop Up Shops @ The Northeastland Hotel, Presque Isle

Q***r Youth Movie Night @ Equality Community Center, Portland


Sugarloaf Season Opening!


Teddy Bear Clinic @ Maine Discovery Museum


✨ SATURDAY 11/22 ✨
Ponies & Pastries @ MEpowered Pastries


Kids Night Out @ MEpowered Pastries


Parents Night Out @ Western Maine Play Museum


Dino Mornings @ CMTM


Pihcintu @ Center Theatre, Dover-Foxcroft


Boothbay Lights Firetruck Parade

Unofficial Taylor Swift Tribute @ Sanford Performing Arts Center


Woodworking Workshop @ Studio Artisiane, Falmouth


Fill the Van @ Cooks Corner Hannaford, Brunswick


Thanksgiving Market @ Bumbleroot Organic Farm, Windham


✨ SUNDAY 11/23 ✨
Dino Mornings @ CMTM


My Day to Play @ Maine Discovery Museum


Holiday Art Walk & Market @ Dana Warp Mill, Westbrook


A Dickens Christmas @ Brickstore Museum, Kennebunk