Kid-Friendly Portland LIVE

Kid-Friendly Portland LIVE
An in-person event that brings the Kid-Friendly Portland Guide to life.

Kid-Friendly Portland LIVE is a FREE family-focused showcase designed to connect local families with the kid-friendly businesses, experiences, and organizations that help make life in Greater Portland easier and more fun.

Kid-Friendly Portland LIVE is also the exclusive in-person & early voting opportunity for the Kids’ Pick Awards.

Next event: Saturday, January 30, 2027, 9 AM to 2 PM at The Point Community Center in South Portland. Free for families.

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What to Expect

Kid-Friendly Portland LIVE is intentionally designed to feel spacious, engaging, and easy to enjoy.

Families can expect:

• Interactive experiences and activities for kids
• Live performances and demonstrations
• A curated lineup of local, family-focused businesses
• Space to move, play, and explore at your own pace

This is not a traditional vendor fair. It’s a thoughtfully curated event built around how families actually spend their time.

Who It’s For

• Families looking to discover new kid-friendly businesses and experiences
• Parents who rely on Real Maine Mom to find trusted local recommendations
• Businesses that serve families and want meaningful, in-person visibility

For Local Businesses

Kid-Friendly Portland LIVE offers participating businesses the opportunity to connect with families face-to-face while they explore, play and plan their year.

Participation is limited and curated to ensure a positive experience for families and meaningful visibility for each business.

If you are a business interested in participating, fill out this short form and we will email you the participation details and a link to save your spot.

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A demo, an activity, samples, a class preview, anything you have in mind.

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For Performers

Do you perform for kids and families? Musicians, magicians and other family performers can request to be part of the LIVE 2027 lineup.

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What kind of performance? *

• Music
• Magic
• Costumed characters
• Interactive or educational show
• Other

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What ages is your act best for? *

• Babies and toddlers
• Preschool (3 to 5)
• Elementary (5 to 10)
• All ages

Are you available on Saturday, January 30, 2027 between 9 AM and 2 PM? *

• Yes, all day
• Yes, part of the day
• Not sure yet

Performance sets are 20 minutes.

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What families can expect from your 20 minute set, plus anything we should know about space, sound or power needs.

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Past & Upcoming Events

• 2027 Event → January 30, 2027, 9 AM to 2 PM at The Point Community Center, South Portland
• 2026 Event → January 24, 2026

Kid-Friendly Portland LIVE is produced by Real Maine Mom as part of our mission to connect families with trusted local businesses and experiences.