If you’re looking for things to do with kids in or near Greater Portland, this list is for you! Bookmark and share this one because it will (hopefully) come in handy for you rain or shine. Whether you need to be indoors or out, check out this list to find something to do.
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Mill Studio Arts
Mill Studio Arts offers engaging, skill-building art classes for kids as young as 3 through the teen years, along with a dedicated homeschool group. Their quarterly programs are thoughtfully designed to introduce and strengthen art fundamentals through hands-on exploration of drawing, clay, fashion design, painting, and printmaking.
Enrollment is ongoing as space allows, and families can join at any point during the quarter with convenient weekly prorating.
Located in Biddeford.
The Little Gym
At The Little Gym, your child will grow skills, learn, and most importantly have SERIOUS FUN! From their first steps to confident flips, The Little Gym is here to empower children for life’s adventures. Our classes support your child’s physical, social, and emotional growth giving them the confidence to be the best that they can be! Learn more about The Little Gym of Scarborough at TheLittleGym.com
Indoor Attractions
Drop In Activities/Play:
- Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine, Portland
- Color Me Mine, Pottery Painting, Portland
- Evo Rock + Fitness, Rock Climbing, Portland
- IT/ Little Tykes, Ropes Course (Inside Jordan’s Furniture), South Portland
- Raise Playspace, Scarborough
- Salt Pump Climbing Co., Rock Climbing, Scarborough
- The Playlot, Biddeford
- The Playscape at The Point Community Center, South Portland
- Treehouse Toddler Room, Indoor play at Westbrook Community Center
- Urban Air Trampoline Park, South Portland
Scheduled Activities/Classes:
After school activities, extra-curricular activities, creative and hands-on activities.
- Goldfish Swim School, Swimming, Portland
- LoveLab Studio, Arts & Crafts, Portland
- Maine Warrior Gym, Ninja Warrior, Parkour, South Portland
- Measuring Up Kitchen, Cooking Classes, Scarborough
- MEPowered Pastries, Baking Classes, Scarborough
- Mill Studio Arts, Art Instruction, Biddeford
- Raise Playspace Studio Classes, – Art, language, development, yoga, Scarborough
- Studio Artisane, Power Tools Classes, Falmouth
- The Little Gym, Recreational Gymnastics, Scarborough
Bowling:
- Sparetime Portland
- Bayside Bowl, Portland
- Round1, South Portland
- Big 20 Candlepin Bowling, Scarborough
- Junction Bowl, Gorham
Swimming:
- Goldfish Swim School, Portland
- Cape Elizabeth Community Pool, Cape Elizabeth
- Westbrook Community Center, Westbrook
Explore Science/ History/ Arts & More:
- Portland Museum of Art, Portland
- Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine, Portland
- Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad Company & Museum, Portland
- International Cryptozoology Museum, Portland
- Southworth Planetarium, Portland
- Norlands Living History Center, Livermore
- Maine State Aquarium, Boothbay
- Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens, Boothbay
- Len Libby’s Candy Store (World’s Only Life-Size Chocolate Moose), Scarborough
Outdoor Attractions
View/Visit Animals:
- Pineland Farms, New Gloucester
- Smiling Hill Farm, Westbrook
- Sunflower Farm & Creamery, Goat farm, Cumberland
- Maine Wildlife Park, Zoo, Gray
- Cape Ledge Farm, Horse Farm, Cape Elizabeth (by appointment)
- First Tracks Cumberland, Horse Harness Racing, Cumberland
- Wolfes Neck Center, Farm, Freeport
- Wallingfords Orchard, Petting Zoo, Auburn
- York’s Wild Kingdom, Zoo, York
- Mr. Drew & His Animals Too, Lewiston (This one is Indoor)
Amusement Parks:
- Funtown/Splashtown USA, Saco
- Aquaboggan Waterpark, Saco
- Seacoast Adventure, Windham
- Palace Playland, Old Orchard Beach
- York’s Wild Kingdom, York
Walk/Hike:
- Eastern Trail, (Walk or Bike) Scarborough
- Bradbury Mountain State Park, (Walk/Hike) Pownal
- Wolfes Neck Center, Walking Trails, Freeport
Sporting Events:
- Portland Sea Dogs, Baseball, Portland
- Maine Mariners Hockey, Portland
- Maine Celtics Basketball, Portland
Drive-In Movies:
- Saco Drive-In (Now at Aquaboggan), Saco
- Pride’s Corner Drive-In, Westbrook
Mini Golf:
- Pirates Cove Adventure Golf, Old Orchard Beach
- Schooner Mini Golf, Saco
- Martel’s Mini Golf, Saco
- Raptor Falls Mini Golf, Arundel
Tour & Explore:
- Portland Head Lighthouse & Fort Williams Park, & Children’s Garden, Cape Elizabeth
- Portland Fire Engine Tour, Portland
- Lucky Catch Lobstering Excursion, Portland
- Maine Duck Tours, Portland
- Scarborough Marsh Audubon– Canoe/Kayak, Scarborough
- Casco Bay Islands Ferry, Portland
- Whale Watching, Portland
- Family Fishing Charter, Portland
- L.L. Bean Outdoor Experiences, Freeport
- Desert of Maine, Freeport
- Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens, Boothbay
Ski/Snowboard:
- Pleasant Mountain, Bridgton
- Lost Valley Ski Area, Auburn
Didn’t see your business on the list? Reach out by direct message on Instagram or Facebook. I’d be happy to add any kid-friendly things to do to this list provided they offer drop-in style play or single class options regularly within a short drive from Greater Portland.
