Join us at the museum for Toddler Power Hour every Monday from 9-10 am for ages 1-4. This is a time of unstructured play for children to explore our Mobile Museum sets, toy sets, sensory toys, and more. Please note there will be minimal museum staffing and the area will be set up in a…

KindKids Music is a dynamic duo (sometimes trio) with original music, puppets, and a highly interactive performance for all ages. Amanda Panda and Rob Duquette share tools for emotional resilience, foster kindness, and encourage wellness, all while making music and having FUN! Doors open at 2:30. Concessions available. Tickets are $10 per person, ages 2…

Embrace the holiday spirit at the 5th annual Joy to the Ville community celebration at the new Paul J. Schupf Art Center! All activities will take place at 93 Main Street, Waterville, unless otherwise noted. Join Waterville Creates, the Colby College Museum of Art, the Waterville Public Library, the Children’s Discovery Museum, and Bixby Chocolate…

Join us at The Stage at CDM for a performance with Michael Menes. A delightful and inspiring show for children of all ages! Michael’s Awesome Juggling & Variety Show features dazzling acts to upbeat music, fun audience participation, zany illusions, and hilarious comedy. Tickets are $10 per person, or $40 for a bundle of 5…

Join us for our inaugural performance at The Stage at the Children’s Discovery Museum! This month CDM presents a magic show with Mr. Magic, who has over 25 years of performing experience. Tickets are $10 per person, or $40 for a bundle of 5 tickets for performances throughout the season. Tickets on sale now at…

Come for a walk in the woods with the Children’s Discovery Museum! We meets at the Quarry Road yurt every Tuesday at 10:00 for an outdoor adventure! Weekly meetups take place completely outside, are socially distanced, last about an hour, and include a walk through the trails and a simple nature-based activity. This program is…

Come Sing with us at the StoryWalk®! Saturday, September 24th, 2022, 1-3PM StoryWalk® at North St. Community Connector Trail (across from Maine General Hospital)   Come see the opening of a new book for the StoryWalk®, “CHIRP! Chipmunk Sings for a Friend” by Jamie A. Swenson where we’ll have a musical guest leading sing-alongs! Guided…

"There are NO MOOSE on this island!" book cover

Come celebrate the start of summer and the end of the school year with the brand-new summer StoryWalk® book, There are NO MOOSE on this island! by Stephanie Calmenson! We will be taking a guided walk with Liz Davis, the Children’s Librarian, Serena Sanborn, Waterville Creates’ Education + Outreach Coordinator and Citizen Scientist, and Amarinda…

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Join artist Veronica Perez in creating beautiful interactive artworks for the new Children’s Discovery Museum in Waterville. The Children’s Discovery Museum is excited to be teaming up with artist and Lunder Fellow Veronica Perez to create beautiful interactive pieces of art to be part of the museum’s brand new exhibit hall. The Children’s Museum has…

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Flow river, flow! Join the Children’s Discovery Museum and special guest, Melissa Bastien to discover the wonders of the Kennebec River. In honor of our beautiful river, we will create colorful, textured, paper and paint collages. “Wonder Walkers” by Micha Archer Art in the Park is back! Once again, Waterville Creates has joined forces with…