Family guides for Maine
Hand-checked family events and always-open places in Maine, city by city, with dates, costs and official links. All times are local Eastern Time.
Coming up: holiday & seasonal highlights
- L.L.Bean Northern LightsFreeport · Nov 6 – Dec 30 · No tickets listed
- The Santa Experience at L.L.BeanFreeport · Nov 20 – Dec 20 · No tickets listed
- The Polar Express Train Ride (Maine Narrow Gauge)Portland · Nov 20 – Dec 28 · Coach $35 ($40 on peak nights)
- FEZtival of Trees at Kora ShrineLewiston · Nov 20 – Nov 28 · Adults $6
- Christmas at Victoria Mansion: Santa's Whimsical WorkshopPortland · Nov 27 – Dec 30 · Regular-season ticket prices
- Downtown Bangor Holiday Tree Lighting and Light ShowBangor · Fri, Nov 27 · No tickets listed
Seasonal guides
Portland area
Lewiston-Auburn area
Augusta area
Bangor area
York area
- Things to do with kids in York, ME9 listings
Kennebunkport area
Frequently asked questions
Which Maine cities have Little Outings family guides?
Our 6 city guides in Maine cover Kennebunkport & Kennebunk, Greater Portland, Bangor & Orono, York, Lewiston & Auburn and Augusta & Hallowell. All times are local Eastern Time.
Where can I take my kids to see Christmas lights in Maine?
We list 10 holiday light events across 4 cities in Maine, including L.L.Bean Northern Lights (Freeport), Downtown Bangor Holiday Tree Lighting and Light Show (Bangor) and Nubble Lighthouse Holiday Lights (York). See our Portland and York holiday lights guides.
Where can kids see Santa in Maine?
We list 11 events with Santa across 5 cities in Maine, including The Santa Experience at L.L.Bean (Freeport), FEZtival of Trees at Kora Shrine (Lewiston), Santa's Magical Trolley Ride (Kennebunkport) and Lighting of the Anchorage (York). See our Portland and Kennebunkport Santa guides.
What are the big kids' attractions in Maine?
Zoos, aquariums and children's museums on our Maine guides include Children's Museum & Theatre of Maine (Portland), Maine Discovery Museum (Bangor), Fort Williams Park & Portland Head Light (Cape Elizabeth) and Maine State Museum (Augusta). See all 8 in the city guides.
What is free for families in Maine?
11 places on our Maine guides have free admission according to the official site, including Portland Public Library (Downtown, Portland), Gilsland Farm Audubon Center (Falmouth), Bangor Public Library (Bangor), Zillman Art Museum (Bangor) and Hudson Museum (Orono). See all 11 in the city guides.
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