The Stage at CDM Kid’s Entertainment Series is back this season! Kicking off the series of shows is Jason Tardy. You may have seen juggling, but you haven’t truly experienced it until you’ve seen the explosive, inventive, high-energy juggling of Jason Tardy! His hilarious show includes innovative choreographed juggling to music, fitting his body through…
Join museum staff and volunteers to make an apple pie to take home and bake for Thanksgiving! Families will work together to create a delicious dessert in a disposable pie-tin; which can easily be taken home and baked for the holiday. All ages welcome, but best for ages 4-10. $15 per pie 10 spots available…
You are cordially invited to attend the formal ball of our very own winter princess, prince and friends. Come dressed in your best royal attire and enjoy snacks, dancing, singing lessons, royal arts and crafts, and get a chance to meet your favorite princes and princesses! ​Tickets are $15 per attendee, ages 2 and up.…
Drop the kids off for pizza, playtime, and movies with museum staff and volunteers while you have a night to yourself! They’ll have a blast while you have a relaxing night. Ages 3 to 10 (all children must be fully toilet-trained) $20 for the first child, $10 for each additional sibling 20 spots available –…
Two Cent Talks: Lauren Saxon and Emerson Whitney Emerson Whitney is the author of Daddy Boy (McSweeney’s 2023), Heaven (McSweeney’s 2020), and the poetry title, Ghost Box (Timeless Infinite Light, 2014). Emerson’s work has appeared in The Paris Review, New York Magazine, The Los Angeles Review of Books, and elsewhere. Kirkus, in a starred review, called Heaven “An incisive, nuanced inquiry into gender and…
Join us for a great night out at the museum! We will have black lights and glow activities, as well as music and lighting provided by J.R. Davis Entertainment. $10 per person, ages 3 and up. Learn more at: childrensdiscoverymuseum.org
Paul J Schupf Art Center, 93 Main St: all day 50% off concessions at Maine Film Center 5-7pm Meet and Greet and art making with author Jaimie Hogan! Join us for an enchanting evening of creativity and stargazing with the renowned children’s book author and illustrator, Jamie Hogan, as we celebrate the magic of the…
Using nonviable seeds, craft stunning paintings with instructors from Waterville Creates and Fedco Seeds! Combining art and a beautiful mixture of seeds, participants will create a special artwork to take home. This is art for all ages and abilities. All materials are provided. Location: Railcar Speakers Tent For more information about the Common Ground Country…
Two new books open on story walk trails in Waterville this fall! Join us on September 9th at the Waterville Public Library for the official opening event! The Children’s Discovery Museum will have mobile museum exhibits and there will be book giveaways from the Waterville Public Library while supplies last! Skywatcher written and illustrated by…
Do you love to spin, knit, or crochet and want to hang with other fiber lovers? This is the group for you! All are welcome to sit and create their own projects with other area fiber lovers every Wednesday from 1-3pm. This is a free, informal gathering of like minded lovers of all things fiber!…
Paul J Schupf Art Center, 93 Main St: All day Half off concessions at the Maine Film Center! (excluding alcohol) 5-7pm Display of Death Wings project by artist Bess Whelan on the second floor of the Schupf Center . Whelan will be on hand to answer questions about the upcoming Death Wings workshops. 5-7pm Art-Making…
Experience a true potluck through a shared meal and conversation. Gather with friends and community members and bring food to share for a truly magical night. This event will feature handmade plates by Ticonic clay studio members. This event is free and open to the public, but pre-registration is required. Sign up to bring a…