Our signature fundraiser is back as mud season’s most talked about cabin fever reliever!
The fun-not-fancy attire is clear, but we’re ready to help in case you are better at a bowline than a bow tie.
This evening event is designed for adults, but you will get to know some of the teens who take part in our outdoor programs as they spin tunes, show films, tell stories and assist with our raffle and live auction.
EVENT DETAILS:
Each $100 ticket includes two Après craft beverages, appetizers and tasty bites from Cheese Louise.
RAFFLE tickets are available in advance or at the event for outdoor gear including:
• Sterling climbing ropes
• Mountaineering crampons
• Freeman Ridge Bike Park passes and post-ride burritos at Rolling Fatties
• Spring skiing tickets to Sugarloaf and more!
Grab your bid number, our teens will lead a live auction for exciting outdoor adventures including:
Play & Stay – Sugarloaf Golf Club is Maine’s premier golf destination. This Robert Trent Jones Jr. design provides golfers with stunning panoramic mountain views and an unforgettable experience from first tee to final putt. Stay at a passive house designed by GO Logic close to the course with views of the Crockers & Bigelows.
Kayak Muscongus Bay – Join L.L.Bean’s experienced guides for a 3-day guided paddle around the beautiful islands and inlets of Muscongus Bay. All equipment included. You’ll also get a family membership to Maine Island Trail Association.
MTB in CV – Carrabassett Valley mountain bike trail offers cross-country riding spanning to Freeman Township. You’ll get a condo for two nights, full suspension rental bikes and professional technique instruction on a guided, private ride.
Packraft in Katahdin Woods & Waters – A guided, overnight hike and rafting trip with Packraft Maine, a guiding service that strives to reduce impact and boost adventure. Using bicycles and inflatable packrafts, you’ll access remote areas without the need for long car rides.
About
A Mama Dinosaur left her eggs throughout the Museum & Theatre; we need help collecting them! Children are invited to search for colorful dino eggs and try their luck at the golden dino egg challenge on April 8 and 9. During the event, visitors are invited to stop by the Makerspace to create a dinosaur-themed craft, explore fossils, and have a tasty snack to finish the celebration. All dino egg hunters will receive a special bag for collecting their eggs and prizes. Please leave bags, buckets, or baskets at home. This special event is part of our membership program “block-out” dates, so all visitors (including members!) must purchase tickets. All Access Members and Scholarship Members can contact boxoffice@kitetails.org or call 207-828-1234 for tickets. CMTM is open to the public from 11 am-4 pm after the event. Separate reservations are required after 11 am.
Activities
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MakerSpace: Dino-Take Over! Create a dinosaur-themed project, including making Dino Puppets at the workbenches.
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Snack Shack: Yummy Dino-Themed snacks are included with your visit.
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IDEXX Stem Learning Hub: Dinosaur Fossil Footsteps! Take a dramatic journey back to the Mesozoic Era to discover how fossils are made. Then, explore CMTM’s dinosaur fossil replicas, including a therapod footprint! Using play dough, we will recreate dinosaur footprints.
About
A Mama Dinosaur left her eggs throughout the Museum & Theatre; we need help collecting them! Children are invited to search for colorful dino eggs and try their luck at the golden dino egg challenge on April 8 and 9. During the event, visitors are invited to stop by the Makerspace to create a dinosaur-themed craft, explore fossils, and have a tasty snack to finish the celebration. All dino egg hunters will receive a special bag for collecting their eggs and prizes. Please leave bags, buckets, or baskets at home. This special event is part of our membership program “block-out” dates, so all visitors (including members!) must purchase tickets. All Access Members and Scholarship Members can contact boxoffice@kitetails.org or call 207-828-1234 for tickets. CMTM is open to the public from 11 am-4 pm after the event. Separate reservations are required after 11 am.
Activities
-
MakerSpace: Dino-Take Over! Create a dinosaur-themed project, including making Dino Puppets at the workbenches.
-
Snack Shack: Yummy Dino-Themed snacks are included with your visit.
-
IDEXX Stem Learning Hub: Dinosaur Fossil Footsteps! Take a dramatic journey back to the Mesozoic Era to discover how fossils are made. Then, explore CMTM’s dinosaur fossil replicas, including a therapod footprint! Using play dough, we will recreate dinosaur footprints.
Come and gather your eggs @ Payson Park, ThAt’s NO YoLk! Photos with Portland’s very own Bubba the Bunny!
Each child will be able to gather 20 Eggs! There will be golden eggs that will be hidden! If you find a golden egg, turn it in for a bigger prize! Face Painting, Side Walk Chalk Area, Potato Sack Racing with “Tater” and more! Our team hopes to see you there!
Kids 16 and under are invited to an Easter Egg Hunt pregame!
The Easter Egg Hunt is expected to begin about 12:15pm.
About
A Mama Dinosaur left her eggs throughout the Museum & Theatre; we need help collecting them! Children are invited to search for colorful dino eggs and try their luck at the golden dino egg challenge on April 8 and 9. During the event, visitors are invited to stop by the Makerspace to create a dinosaur-themed craft, explore fossils, and have a tasty snack to finish the celebration. All dino egg hunters will receive a special bag for collecting their eggs and prizes. Please leave bags, buckets, or baskets at home. This special event is part of our membership program “block-out” dates, so all visitors (including members!) must purchase tickets. All Access Members and Scholarship Members can contact boxoffice@kitetails.org or call 207-828-1234 for tickets. CMTM is open to the public from 11 am-4 pm after the event. Separate reservations are required after 11 am.
Activities
-
MakerSpace: Dino-Take Over! Create a dinosaur-themed project, including making Dino Puppets at the workbenches.
-
Snack Shack: Yummy Dino-Themed snacks are included with your visit.
-
IDEXX Stem Learning Hub: Dinosaur Fossil Footsteps! Take a dramatic journey back to the Mesozoic Era to discover how fossils are made. Then, explore CMTM’s dinosaur fossil replicas, including a therapod footprint! Using play dough, we will recreate dinosaur footprints.
The Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine is the perfect place for indoor, educational fun this spring break.
This week, we’re celebrating the lands and waters of Maine. Programs and activities are dedicated to the scientific exploration of Maine’s ecosystems, migratory species, and our mutual relationships with all life. Earth Week is about raising awareness about the importance of protecting our planet, climate change, and taking action.
Round out your Earth Week experience by attending a theatrical performance of GRUFF! An Epic Fairytale Eco-Musical (additional ticket required). In addition to our Earth Week programming, visitors can expect to get their energy out in the indoor climber and make & create in the MakerSpace.
Museums visits are scheduled in three-hour sessions from 9 am-4 pm every day (excludes Tuesday, April 18). Each day highlights various educational, hands-on activities and exploring the exhibits. Check out our daily specials when you arrive!
The Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine is the perfect place for indoor, educational fun this spring break.
This week, we’re celebrating the lands and waters of Maine. Programs and activities are dedicated to the scientific exploration of Maine’s ecosystems, migratory species, and our mutual relationships with all life. Earth Week is about raising awareness about the importance of protecting our planet, climate change, and taking action.
Round out your Earth Week experience by attending a theatrical performance of GRUFF! An Epic Fairytale Eco-Musical (additional ticket required). In addition to our Earth Week programming, visitors can expect to get their energy out in the indoor climber and make & create in the MakerSpace.
Museums visits are scheduled in three-hour sessions from 9 am-4 pm every day (excludes Tuesday, April 18). Each day highlights various educational, hands-on activities and exploring the exhibits. Check out our daily specials when you arrive!
GRUFF! An Epic Fairytale Eco-Musical
Concept and Text by Ora Fruchter and Stoph Scheer
Music By Toby Singer
Produced with special permission from IPEX Theatrical Artists
April 15 – May 14, 2023
Location Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine’s Maddy’s Theatre
Age Recommendation Ideal For Ages 5-10 & Their Families
Tickets | $15. Members receive 10% off.
- Directed by Emily M. Dixon
- Musical Direction by Jen Segal
- Live Accompaniment by Jack Zweben
- Art by Charlie Hindall
About
In a not-so-distant future on a place once known as Earth, the goats are about to run out of food in the toxic wasteland they call home. There are trash heaps and junk piles as far as the eye can see, and no traces of plant life anywhere. Gruff, a young goat, along with her siblings Griff and Clancy, set out on a mission to find a flower that they’ve never seen before. Gruff discovers the hidden and magical Troll Valley, the only place left on Earth where natural plant growth is treasured and protected. But when the Goat Elders find out that plants (and trolls!) still exist, they set out to take the resources for themselves. Can Trolls and Goats overcome their differences to work together and save the planet before it’s too late?
The Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine is the perfect place for indoor, educational fun this spring break.
This week, we’re celebrating the lands and waters of Maine. Programs and activities are dedicated to the scientific exploration of Maine’s ecosystems, migratory species, and our mutual relationships with all life. Earth Week is about raising awareness about the importance of protecting our planet, climate change, and taking action.
Round out your Earth Week experience by attending a theatrical performance of GRUFF! An Epic Fairytale Eco-Musical (additional ticket required). In addition to our Earth Week programming, visitors can expect to get their energy out in the indoor climber and make & create in the MakerSpace.
Museums visits are scheduled in three-hour sessions from 9 am-4 pm every day (excludes Tuesday, April 18). Each day highlights various educational, hands-on activities and exploring the exhibits. Check out our daily specials when you arrive!