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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:
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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
Circle of Parents
Council: Franklin County Children's Task Force (Franklin)
Start Date: 7/2/2026 End Date: 9/24/2026
Day(s) of the Week: Thursdays
Time: 1:00pm
Town: Farmington
Audience: Parents and Caregivers of Children0-16
In Person or Virtual: In-person
Registration Required: No
Additional Information: At Franklin County Recovery Center
Contact: Rileigh Blanchet Phone: 207-778-6960
Website: http://www.fcctf.org
Machias Playgroup
Council: Sunrise Opportunities (Washington)
Start Date: 7/3/2026 End Date: 9/25/2026
Day(s) of the Week: Every Friday
Time: 10:00 to 11:00
Town: Machias
Audience: Community members with young children.
In Person or Virtual: In-person
Registration Required: No
Contact: Andrea Coffin Phone: (207) 263-5270
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
Playtime in the Park
Council: Franklin County Children's Task Force (Franklin)
Start Date: 7/8/2026 End Date: 8/26/2026
Day(s) of the Week: Wednesdays
Time: 10:30
Town: Farmington
Audience: Parents of Caregivers 0-14
In Person or Virtual: In-person
Registration Required: No
Additional Information: For More Information Call Emily at (207)491-4248
Contact: Rileigh Blanchet Phone: 207-778-6960
Website: http://www.fcctf.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
Waldo County Pop-Up Playgroup
Council: Healthy Kids (Waldo)
Start Date: 9/17/2026 End Date: 9/17/2026
Day(s) of the Week: Thursday
Time: 12:30-2 PM
Town: Searsport
Audience: Caregivers of children ages 0-5
In Person or Virtual: In-person
Registration Required: No
Additional Information: Please join us for Healthy Kids' first Waldo County playgroup session for kids 0-5 and their caregivers! We'll be outdoors at Mosman Park, 15 Howard St. in Searsport for some unstructured playtime. Snacks and drinks are provided. If the weather is questionable, please call our office at 207-563-1818 or check our Facebook page, Healthy Kids-A Family Resource Network, for updates.
Contact: Charlene Corbett Phone: 207-563-1818
Website: http://www.healthykidsmaine.org