Joy to the Ville 2026

Embrace the holiday and winter spirit at the ninth annual Joy to the Ville community celebration! Join Waterville Creates, the Colby College Museum of Art, the Waterville Public Library, and the Children’s Discovery Museum as we celebrate the magic of the season with movies, art-making, play, and more! Free food and holiday treats to enjoy while supplies last.

Festivities include:

At Greene Block + Studios, 18 Main Street:
9:30am Waterville Moves: Caregiver + Child
This shorter 45-minute program is for parents with children 6 and under. This class is designed specifically for parents to move alongside and with their child.

10:30am Waterville Moves: Intergenerational
This hourlong intergenerational dance class is for people of all ages, backgrounds and experiences. No formal dance experience is necessary. The class moves from solo movement practices to working with others to whole group creative processes. This class is designed for all ages and abilities. Classes are free and open to all: no experience with dance needed. (ages 5–105 welcome!)

At the Paul J. Schupf Art Center:
10am Miracle on 34th Street at the Maine Film Center. Reserve free tickets here!
11–2pm Recycled Book Buttons
Make a custom pin-back button! You can make mini collages, pick a single image, or draw your own! This event is free and open to all ages.
12–3pm Snowflake Making Colby College Museum of Art + Waterville Creates
Create your own snowflakes for your windows at home or help decorate the arts center!
12–4pm Kringleville with the Children’s Discovery Museum
Visit with Santa in Castonguay Square! For more info on Kringleville, click here! 
1pm Holiday Music from the Waterville High School Choir and Jazz Band
1pm Cookie Decorating with Holy Cannoli- first come first served, we will bring groups of 10 over to Holy Cannoli to create!

At Waterville Public Library, 73 Elm Street:
10am–3pm Hot cocoa + Stickers
Stop by the library during open hours to grab a cocoa and a free sticker.

Thank you to our sponsors the Harold Alfond Foundation, Kennebec Savings Bank, Central Maine Newspapers, the City of Waterville, and Back Office Solutions.