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Dates and times subject to change. Contact your local Council to confirm the event details.Pittsfield Parent & Playgroup
Council: Kennebec Valley Community Action Program (Somerset)
Start Date: 7/1/2026 End Date: 9/2/2026
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 families 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
Milbridge Playgroup
Council: Sunrise Opportunities (Hancock)
Start Date: 7/1/2026 End Date: 9/30/2026
Day(s) of the Week:
Time:
Town: Milbridge
In Person or Virtual: In-person
Registration Required: No
Contact: Monica Olivares Phone: (207) 255-8273
Website: https://sopreventioncouncil.com
Ellsworth Playgroup
Council: Sunrise Opportunities (Hancock)
Start Date: 7/2/2026 End Date: 9/24/2026
Day(s) of the Week:
Time:
Town: Ellsworth
In Person or Virtual: In-person
Registration Required: No
Contact: Monica Olivares Phone: (207) 255-8273
Website: https://sopreventioncouncil.com
Newport Cultural Center Storytime
Council: Penquis (Penobscot)
Start Date: 7/3/2026 End Date: 9/25/2026
Day(s) of the Week: Fridays
Time: 10:00am
Town: Newport
Audience: parents and caregivers of all age children
In Person or Virtual: In-person
Registration Required: No
Additional Information: Join us weekly on Fridays 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
Brownville Library Storytime
Council: Penquis (Piscataquis)
Start Date: 7/7/2026 End Date: 9/29/2026
Day(s) of the Week: Tuesdays
Time: 11:00am
Town: Brownville
Audience: parents and caregivers of all age children
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 11am-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 Parent & Playgroup
Council: Kennebec Valley Community Action Program (Somerset)
Start Date: 7/15/2026 End Date: 9/16/2026
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 families 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 Playgroup
Council: Healthy Kids (Knox)
Start Date: 7/20/2026 End Date: 7/20/2026
Day(s) of the Week: Monday
Time: 10-11:30 AM
Town: Rockland
Audience: Children 0-5 and their caregivers. Older kiddos welcome!
In Person or Virtual: In-person
Registration Required: No
Additional Information: Come on down to MacDougal Park in Rockland for some playground fun with friends! Snacks and drinks provided.
Contact: Charlene Corbett Phone: 207-563-1818
Website: http://www.healthykidsmaine.org
Brain Under Construction
Council: Kennebec Valley Community Action Program (Somerset)
Start Date: 8/12/2026 End Date: 8/12/2026
Day(s) of the Week: Wednesday, August 12th
Time: 1:00 - 3:00pm
Audience: Parents & caregivers of children and youth (all ages.)
In Person or Virtual: Zoom
Registration Required: Yes
Link to Register: https://forms.gle/PCkvA8857ysJCjpB8
Additional Information: Have you ever wondered what is going on in your child or teen’s head? Join us for this single session workshop to explore brain development from birth through adulthood. We’ll talk about how knowledge of child development can guide our parenting strategies, including communicating with kids, navigating feelings, and more.
Contact: Kristen Plummer Phone: 1-800-542-8227 ext 2520
Website: http://www.kvcap.org