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Pittsfield Parent & Playgroup

Council: Kennebec Valley Community Action Program (Somerset)

Start Date: 7/1/2026    End Date: 9/2/2026

Day(s) of the Week: 1st Wednesday of each month

Time: 10:30 - 11:30am

Town: Pittsfield

In Person or Virtual: In-person

Registration Required: No

Additional Information: Bring your kiddos and join us! Connect with other families and enjoy movement, art and sensory play. Pittsfield Public Library, 110 Library Street, Pittsfield ME. This program is free, and all are welcome.

Contact: Kristen Plummer   Phone: 1-800-542-8227 ext 2520

Website: http://www.kvcap.org


Milbridge Playgroup

Council: Sunrise Opportunities (Hancock)

Start Date: 7/1/2026    End Date: 9/30/2026

Day(s) of the Week:

Time:

Town: Milbridge

In Person or Virtual: In-person

Registration Required: No

Contact: Monica Olivares   Phone: (207) 255-8273

Website: https://sopreventioncouncil.com


Ellsworth Playgroup

Council: Sunrise Opportunities (Hancock)

Start Date: 7/2/2026    End Date: 9/24/2026

Day(s) of the Week:

Time:

Town: Ellsworth

In Person or Virtual: In-person

Registration Required: No

Contact: Monica Olivares   Phone: (207) 255-8273

Website: https://sopreventioncouncil.com


Circle of Parents

Council: Franklin County Children's Task Force (Franklin)

Start Date: 7/2/2026    End Date: 9/24/2026

Day(s) of the Week: Thursdays

Time: 1:00pm

Town: Farmington

Audience: Parents and Caregivers of Children0-16

In Person or Virtual: In-person

Registration Required: No

Additional Information: At Franklin County Recovery Center

Contact: Rileigh Blanchet   Phone: 207-778-6960

Website: http://www.fcctf.org


Machias Playgroup

Council: Sunrise Opportunities (Washington)

Start Date: 7/3/2026    End Date: 9/25/2026

Day(s) of the Week: Every Friday

Time: 10:00 to 11:00

Town: Machias

Audience: Community members with young children.

In Person or Virtual: In-person

Registration Required: No

Contact: Andrea Coffin   Phone: (207) 263-5270

Website: https://sopreventioncouncil.com


Newport Cultural Center Storytime

Council: Penquis (Penobscot)

Start Date: 7/3/2026    End Date: 8/28/2026

Day(s) of the Week: Fridays

Time: 10:00am

Town: Newport

Audience: parents and caregivers of all age children

In Person or Virtual: In-person

Registration Required: No

Additional Information: Join us weekly on Fridays 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


Circle of Parents

Council: Kennebec Valley Community Action Program (Somerset)

Start Date: 7/6/2026    End Date: 9/21/2026

Day(s) of the Week: 1st and 3rd Monday of each month

Time: 12:30 - 2:00pm

In Person or Virtual: Zoom

Registration Required: Yes

Link to Register: https://forms.gle/jzgUFU2THJzH68eE9

Additional Information: This is a mutual peer support group open to anyone in a parenting role. Connect with other caregivers, share ideas and support.

Contact: Kristen Plummer   Phone: 1-800-542-8227 ext 2520

Website: http://www.kvcap.org


Brownville Library Storytime

Council: Penquis (Piscataquis)

Start Date: 7/7/2026    End Date: 9/29/2026

Day(s) of the Week: Tuesdays

Time: 11:00am

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 11am-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


Playtime in the Park

Council: Franklin County Children's Task Force (Franklin)

Start Date: 7/8/2026    End Date: 8/26/2026

Day(s) of the Week: Wednesdays

Time: 10:30

Town: Farmington

Audience: Parents of Caregivers 0-14

In Person or Virtual: In-person

Registration Required: No

Additional Information: For More Information Call Emily at (207)491-4248

Contact: Rileigh Blanchet   Phone: 207-778-6960

Website: http://www.fcctf.org


Skowhegan Parent & Playgroup

Council: Kennebec Valley Community Action Program (Somerset)

Start Date: 7/15/2026    End Date: 9/16/2026

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 families 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. This program is free, and all are welcome.

Contact: Kristen Plummer   Phone: 1-800-542-8227 ext 2520

Website: http://www.kvcap.org


Easton Community Baby Sprinkle

Council: Aroostook Council for Healthy Families (Aroostook)

Start Date: 9/3/2026   

Day(s) of the Week:

Time: 11:00-1:00

Audience: Pregnant parents and families with newborns

In Person or Virtual: In-person

Registration Required: No

Link to Register: https://forms.gle/GmSEe3qYBn8jWLND8

Website: https://sites.google.com/achf-me.org/wwwachf-meorg


Waldo County Pop-Up Playgroup

Council: Healthy Kids (Waldo)

Start Date: 9/17/2026    End Date: 9/17/2026

Day(s) of the Week: Thursday

Time: 12:30-2 PM

Town: Searsport

Audience: Caregivers of children ages 0-5

In Person or Virtual: In-person

Registration Required: No

Additional Information: Please join us for Healthy Kids' first Waldo County playgroup session for kids 0-5 and their caregivers! We'll be outdoors at Mosman Park, 15 Howard St. in Searsport for some unstructured playtime. Snacks and drinks are provided. If the weather is questionable, please call our office at 207-563-1818 or check our Facebook page, Healthy Kids-A Family Resource Network, for updates.

Contact: Charlene Corbett   Phone: 207-563-1818

Website: http://www.healthykidsmaine.org


2nd Annual Midcoast Community Baby Shower

Council: Healthy Kids (Knox)

Start Date: 9/19/2026   

Day(s) of the Week: Saturday

Time: 10 AM - 1 PM

Town: Thomaston

In Person or Virtual: In-person

Registration Required: Yes

Link to Register: https://forms.gle/1XcE8mxi2qWLqwqV7

Additional Information: Join us for the 2nd Annual Midcoast Community Baby Shower held on Saturday, September 19th, 10 AM - 1 PM at the Academy Building, 60 Main St. Thomaston, ME. Any residents of Lincoln, Knox and Waldo Counties (Maine) who have recently had or are currently expecting a new baby can register for this FREE event! The first 125 registrants will receive a Welcome Baby Bag full of fun and useful baby items! Browse and take home a large variety of lightly-used donated baby clothes, toys, gear, books, and more! Use your free raffle tickets for a variety of new baby products! Connect with other parents whose babies might be your baby's future best friend! Get your carseat checked by a professional!

Contact: Charlene Corbett   Phone: 207-563-1818

Website: http://www.healthykidsmaine.org


2nd Annual Midcoast Community Baby Shower

Council: Healthy Kids (Waldo)

Start Date: 9/19/2026   

Day(s) of the Week: Saturday

Time: 10 AM - 1 PM

Town: Thomaston

In Person or Virtual: In-person

Registration Required: No

Link to Register: https://forms.gle/1XcE8mxi2qWLqwqV7

Additional Information: Join us for the 2nd Annual Midcoast Community Baby Shower held on Saturday, September 19th, 10 AM - 1 PM at the Academy Building, 60 Main St. Thomaston, ME. Any residents of Lincoln, Knox and Waldo Counties (Maine) who have recently had or are currently expecting a new baby can register for this FREE event! The first 125 registrants will receive a Welcome Baby Bag full of fun and useful baby items! Browse and take home a large variety of lightly-used donated baby clothes, toys, gear, books, and more! Use your free raffle tickets for a variety of new baby products! Connect with other parents whose babies might be your baby's future best friend! Get your carseat checked by a professional!

Contact: Charlene Corbett   Phone: 207-563-1818

Website: http://www.healthykidsmaine.org


Little Acorns Baby Sprinkle

Council: Sunrise Opportunities (Washington)

Start Date: 9/26/2026   

Day(s) of the Week:

Time: 10-2

Registration Required: No

Link to Register: https://websites.godaddy.com/en-US/editor/c693f091-fbc1-445b-a39d-4d2087f96d4c/a1cc9135-1ef4-4ea9-9eb2-04414aaf9f97/edit

Additional Information: Little Acorns Baby Sprinkle will be embedded within a larger Family Fair at UMM on September 26, 2026 from 10-2. Diapers, Wipes, Sleep Sacks, burp cloths, onesies and other resources for babies and toddlers will be distributed..

Contact: Andrea Coffin   Phone: (207) 263-5270

Website: https://sopreventioncouncil.com


Brain Under Construction

Council: Kennebec Valley Community Action Program (Somerset)

Start Date: 9/30/2026    End Date: 9/30/2026

Day(s) of the Week: Wednesday, August 12th

Time: 1:00 - 3:00pm

Audience: Parents & caregivers of children and youth (all ages.)

In Person or Virtual: Zoom

Registration Required: Yes

Link to Register: https://forms.gle/PCkvA8857ysJCjpB8

Additional Information: Have you ever wondered what is going on in your child or teen’s head? Join us for this single session workshop to explore brain development from birth through adulthood. We’ll talk about how knowledge of child development can guide our parenting strategies, including communicating with kids, navigating feelings, and more.

Contact: Kristen Plummer   Phone: 1-800-542-8227 ext 2520

Website: http://www.kvcap.org