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Dates and times subject to change. Contact your local Council to confirm the event details.Caribou Family Playgroup
Council: Aroostook Council for Healthy Families (Aroostook)
Start Date: 10/1/2025 End Date: 12/17/2025
Day(s) of the Week: 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month. October 1 & 15, November 5 & 19, and December 3 & 17
Time: 10am-Noon
Town: Caribou
Audience: Families with children ages 0-5 years. Older siblings welcome to attend.
In Person or Virtual: In-person
Registration Required: No
Additional Information: Caribou Rec Center, 55 Bennett Drive
Contact: Danielle Langley Phone: 207-538-5674
Website: https://sites.google.com/achf-me.org/wwwachf-meorg
Machias Playgroup
Council: Sunrise Opportunities (Washington)
Start Date: 10/3/2025 End Date: 12/26/2025
Day(s) of the Week: Every Friday
Time: 10:00 am
Town: Machias
In Person or Virtual: In-person
Registration Required: No
Contact: Monica Olivares Phone: (207) 255-8273
Website: https://sopreventioncouncil.com
Storytime at Newport Cultural Center
Council: Penquis (Penobscot)
Start Date: 10/3/2025 End Date: 12/26/2025
Day(s) of the Week: Fridays
Time: 10-11am
Town: Newport
Audience: Parents and caregivers of all age children
In Person or Virtual: In-person
Registration Required: No
Additional Information: Join us for weekly Friday 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: 10/7/2025 End Date: 12/30/2025
Day(s) of the Week: Tuesdays
Time: 11:15am-12:00pm
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 11:15am-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
Thomaston Public Library Playgroup
Council: Healthy Kids (Knox)
Start Date: 10/15/2025 End Date: 12/17/2025
Day(s) of the Week: Wednesdays
Time: 10-11:30
Audience: Parents & caregivers of children aged 0-5
In Person or Virtual: In-person
Registration Required: No
Additional Information: Join us downstairs at the Thomaston Public Library (60 Main St., Thomaston, ME) for playtime in the gym! Lots of age-appropriate toys and space to move around. Meet new friends and have a chance for some grownup chat while your littles run and play. Snacks provided!
Contact: Charlene Corbett Phone: 207-563-1818
Website: http://www.healthykidsmaine.org
Skowhegan Community Playgroup
Council: Kennebec Valley Community Action Program (Somerset)
Start Date: 10/15/2025 End Date: 12/17/2025
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 parents 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.
Contact: Kristen Plummer Phone: 1-800-542-8227 ext 2520
Website: http://www.kvcap.org
Art and Support at Machias Recovery Center
Council: Sunrise Opportunities (Washington)
Start Date: 11/1/2025 End Date: 12/31/2025
Day(s) of the Week:
Time:
In Person or Virtual: In-person
Registration Required: No
Contact: Monica Olivares Phone: (207) 255-8273
Website: https://sopreventioncouncil.com
Nurturing Parenting: Setting Boundaries
Council: Kennebec Valley Community Action Program (Somerset)
Start Date: 1/13/2026 End Date: 1/13/2026
Day(s) of the Week: Tuesday, January 13th
Time: 12:00 - 1:30pm
In Person or Virtual: Zoom
Registration Required: Yes
Link to Register: https://forms.gle/HExFQN8deQvskvpP9
Additional Information: In this single-session workshop, we will explore skills for setting and communicating nurturing boundaries for ourselves, and children of all ages.
Contact: Kristen Plummer Phone: 1-800-542-8227 ext 2520
Website: http://www.kvcap.org