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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


Circle of Parents

Council: Kennebec Valley Community Action Program (Somerset)

Start Date: 10/20/2025    End Date: 12/15/2025

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/ZdhoiJ4ddBEqxERt6

Additional Information: All are welcome at this parenting peer support group. Connect with other caregivers, share ideas and support! Note our NEW day and time starting October 20th: 1st and 3rd Mondays, 12:30 - 2:00pm.

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

Website: http://www.kvcap.org


Pittsfield Library Community Playgroup

Council: Kennebec Valley Community Action Program (Somerset)

Start Date: 10/22/2025    End Date: 12/24/2025

Day(s) of the Week: 4th Wednesday of each month

Time: 11:00am - 12:00pm

Town: Pittsfield

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. Pittsfield Public Library, 110 Library St., Pittsfield.

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

Website: http://www.kvcap.org


Penobscot Parenting Expo and Baby Sprinkle

Council: Penquis (Penobscot)

Start Date: 11/14/2025   

Day(s) of the Week: Friday

Time: 12p-4p

Audience: Prenatal and new parents of children ages 0-1

In Person or Virtual: In-person

Registration Required: No

Additional Information: 128 Texas Avenue, Bangor Maine in the UMA Eastport hall. We will have over 30 providers ready and waiting to nurture your family, share giveaways, and connect you to services in your local area

Website: http://www.penquis.org


Family Night at Thompson Free Public Library

Council: Penquis (Piscataquis)

Start Date: 11/21/2025    End Date: 11/21/2025

Day(s) of the Week: Friday

Time: 5:30-6:30pm

Town: Dover-Foxcroft

Audience: Parents and caregivers of all age children

In Person or Virtual: In-person

Registration Required: No

Contact: Christine McMillen    Phone: 207-974-2481

Website: http://www.penquis.org


Who Let the Dads Out Holiday Party

Council: Penquis (Piscataquis)

Start Date: 12/6/2025    End Date: 12/6/2025

Day(s) of the Week: Saturday

Time: 12-3p

Town: Dover-Foxcroft

Audience: Parents and caregivers of all age children

In Person or Virtual: In-person

Registration Required: No

Additional Information: Join our Who Let the Dads Out group at the Dover-Foxcroft Penquis Office (50 North Street) for our Holiday Party in conjunction with the town's Hometown Holidays!

Contact: Christine McMillen    Phone: 207-974-2481

Website: http://www.penquis.org


Baby Its Cold Outside Community Baby Shower

Council: Penquis (Piscataquis)

Start Date: 12/13/2025   

Day(s) of the Week: Saturday

Time: 10a-12p

Audience: Prenatal and New Parents of Children ages 0-1

In Person or Virtual: In-person

Registration Required: No

Link to Register: https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fdocs.google.com%2Fforms%2Fd%2Fe%2F1FAIpQLScZ1UPlXWCoCNlKgiUZbZCC5mfwb4sijo41Y0951hW9IXG8qw%2Fviewform%3Fusp%3Dsharing%26fbclid%3DIwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExZzV0TEZYNDdoZXdDUHEyUnNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3OD

Additional Information: Join us on Saturday, December 13th, from 10 AM – 12 PM at Central Hall Commons in Dover-Foxcroft for a Free Community Baby Shower for new and expectant parents! Come connect, celebrate, and learn about local resources to support you and your baby’s journey! 💙

Website: http://www.penquis.org