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Dates and times subject to change. Contact your local Council to confirm the event details.Phillips Playgroup
Council: Franklin County Children's Task Force (Franklin)
Start Date: 4/2/2026 End Date: 10/1/2026
Day(s) of the Week: Every other Thursday from April 2nd-October 1st.
Time: 10:00-12:00
Town: Phillips
Audience: Parents with children 0-5
In Person or Virtual: In-person
Registration Required: No
Additional Information: Playgroup for infants and toddlers at the Phillips Library every other Thursday from April 2nd-October 1st. Dates: 4/2, 4/16, 4/30, 5/14, 5/28, 6/11, 6/25, 7/9, 7/23, 8/6, 8/20, 9/3, 9/17, 10/1
Contact: Rileigh Blanchet Phone: 207-778-6960
Website: http://www.fcctf.org
Safe Harbor
Council: Sunrise Opportunities (Washington)
Start Date: 4/7/2026 End Date: 6/30/2026
Day(s) of the Week:
Time:
Town: Machias
In Person or Virtual: In-person
Registration Required: Yes
Contact: Andrea Coffin Phone: (207) 263-5270
Website: https://sopreventioncouncil.com
Storytime at Brownville Free Public Library
Council: Penquis (Piscataquis)
Start Date: 4/7/2026 End Date: 6/30/2026
Day(s) of the Week: Tuesdays
Time: 11am
Town: Brownville
Audience: Children and caregivers of children of all ages
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 11:00am-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
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
Supporting a Stressed Out Kid
Council: Kennebec Valley Community Action Program (Kennebec)
Start Date: 7/13/2026 End Date: 7/13/2026
Day(s) of the Week: Monday
Time: 1:00pm-3:00pm
Audience: Parents and caregivers of children at all ages.
In Person or Virtual: Zoom
Registration Required: Yes
Link to Register: https://forms.gle/94xVA389CiVrxvXF7
Additional Information: Knowing what to say or do to support a stressed out kid is a stressful experience for adults, too! Let's explore how stress works in the brain and body to find tools and share ideas that can help.
Contact: Megan Dickinson Phone: 1-800-542-8227 ext 1588
Website: http://www.kvcap.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
Brain Under Construction
Council: Kennebec Valley Community Action Program (Somerset)
Start Date: 8/12/2026 End Date: 8/13/2026
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