Things to do with kids in Augusta & Hallowell, ME
Checked · All times are local Eastern Time (Augusta & Hallowell time)
No dated Augusta & Hallowell events are listed right now. 6 always-open places, led by Maine State Museum, Maine State House and Viles Arboretum. Prices and hours come from each official site.
Always-open family places
Most popular first: zoos, aquariums and museums, then nature spots, parks and libraries. Prices come from each official site; "Not stated" means the site doesn't list one.
Maine State Museum
- Price
- Adults $3; youth 6–18 $2; 6 and under free; family maximum $10; admission is waived for everyone Oct 24 – Dec 31, 2026
- Best for
- Ages 0–17+ (our guidance)
Maine's natural history and industry, newly reopened; free parking; closed Mondays and state holidays
✓ Price verified Oct 31, 2026 · source
Maine State House
- Price
- Free
- Best for
- Ages 5–17+ (our guidance)
Maine's capitol, open weekdays 8am–5pm; free guided tours at 9, 10, 11 and noon (book ahead); security screening
✓ Price verified Oct 31, 2026 · source
Viles Arboretum
- Price
- Free
- Best for
- Ages 0–17+ (our guidance)
224 acres of trails, gardens and groves, open daily sunrise to sunset; snowshoe rentals and sledding in winter
✓ Price verified Oct 31, 2026 · source
Kennebec River Rail Trail
- Price
- See site
- Best for
- Ages 0–17+ (our guidance)
Flat 6.5-mile paved trail along the river from Augusta's Waterfront Park through Hallowell to Gardiner
✓ Price verified Oct 31, 2026 · source
Lithgow Public Library
- Price
- Free
- Best for
- Ages 0–17+ (our guidance)
Augusta's historic library with a children's room and a Library of Things
✓ Price verified Oct 31, 2026 · source
Vaughan Woods & Historic Homestead
- Price
- See site
- Best for
- Ages 3–17+ (our guidance)
Woodland trails and historic stone bridges along Vaughan Stream, open dawn to dusk year-round
✓ Price verified Oct 31, 2026 · source
Frequently asked questions
What is there to do with kids in Augusta & Hallowell this weekend?
Maine State Museum, Maine State House and Viles Arboretum are open most days, but we don't have an Augusta & Hallowell event listed for this weekend (Oct 31–Nov 1).
What are free things to do with kids in Augusta & Hallowell?
These are free according to their official sites: 3 places in Augusta & Hallowell, including Maine State House, Viles Arboretum and Lithgow Public Library.
Where can kids play indoors in Augusta & Hallowell when it's cold or snowy?
We list 3 indoor places in Augusta & Hallowell: Maine State Museum (kids $2), Maine State House (kids free) and Lithgow Public Library (kids free).
What are the big family attractions in Augusta & Hallowell?
The best-known family attractions we list in Augusta & Hallowell are Maine State Museum (kids $2), Maine State House (kids free), Viles Arboretum (kids free) and Kennebec River Rail Trail (See site). They're listed first under always-open places.
How much do Augusta & Hallowell family attractions cost?
Prices from the official sites for 4 places in Augusta & Hallowell: Maine State Museum (adult $3, kids $2), Maine State House (free), Viles Arboretum (free) and Lithgow Public Library (free). Confirm before you go; prices change.
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