Family events in Orono, Maine
Family-friendly events coming up in town — shows, games, festivals and activities that work for kids and parents alike.
22 family events are coming up in Orono.
Little Eve: Stories of Planet Earth (Planetarium Show)
Tuesday, November 10, 2026 · 10:00 AM
Versant Power Astronomy Center and Maynard Jordan Planetarium · Orono, Maine
Monthly homeschool planetarium show, also open to the general public. Designed for younger audiences. More details
$9 adults, $8 UMaine students/veterans/senior citizens, $7 children under 12
Orono Public Library Storytime
Thursday, November 12, 2026 · 11:00 AM
Orono Public Library · Orono, Maine
Thursday and Saturday morning story times in the Children's Area. The Saturday session runs 10:30-11:00 AM. More details
Free
Sounds of the Ocean (Planetarium Show)
Thursday, November 12, 2026 · 4:30 PM
Versant Power Astronomy Center and Maynard Jordan Planetarium · Orono, Maine
Award-winning immersive planetarium experience inviting families to the heart of the deep blue sea — a transformative, calming project about connecting with ocean life. More details
$9 general, $8 UMaine students/veterans/seniors, $7 under 12
4-H Science Center Fall Open House
Saturday, November 14, 2026 · 10:00 AM
Lafayette and Rawcliffe 4-H Science and Engineering Learning Center · Orono, Maine
Free hands-on open house for all ages: 2-D felting, Maine wildlife ID, touch tank, seed mosaics, and more. Meet the staff and see how to get involved in 4-H locally. No registra… More details
Free
Storytime
Saturday, November 14, 2026 · 10:30 AM
Orono Public Library · Orono, Maine
Storytime at Orono Public Library in Orono, Maine — Saturday, November 14, 2026, 10:30 AM. Free. More details
Free
Legends of the Night Sky: Orion (Planetarium Show)
Sunday, November 15, 2026 · 2:00 PM
Versant Power Astronomy Center and Maynard Jordan Planetarium · Orono, Maine
Family planetarium show telling the stories and legends of Orion and the autumn night sky. Designed for younger audiences. More details
$9 adults, $8 UMaine students/veterans/senior citizens, $7 children under 12
Cat Video Fest 2026 (Matinee)
Sunday, November 15, 2026 · 3:00 PM
Collins Center for the Arts · Orono, Maine
Oscilloscope Laboratories' annual compilation of the latest and best cat videos — submissions, animations, music videos, and internet classics; a portion of every ticket goes to… More details
$13 adult, $10 K-12, UMaine students free with MaineCard; family 4-pack $9.25 each; all fees included
Cat Video Fest 2026 (Evening)
Sunday, November 15, 2026 · 7:00 PM
Collins Center for the Arts · Orono, Maine
Oscilloscope Laboratories' annual compilation of the latest and best cat videos — submissions, animations, music videos, and internet classics; a portion of every ticket goes to… More details
$13 adult, $10 K-12, UMaine students free with MaineCard; family 4-pack $9.25 each; all fees included
Storytime
Thursday, November 19, 2026 · 11:00 AM
Orono Public Library · Orono, Maine
FEED-FOUND: recurring library storytime; Nov 19 is the first occurrence in the window. More details
Free
Pajama Storytime
Thursday, November 19, 2026 · 6:00 PM
Orono Public Library · Orono, Maine
Pajama Storytime at Orono Public Library in Orono, Maine — Thursday, November 19, 2026, 6:00 PM. Free. More details
Free
Legends of the Night Sky: Orion (Planetarium Show)
Sunday, November 22, 2026 · 2:00 PM
Versant Power Astronomy Center and Maynard Jordan Planetarium · Orono, Maine
Family planetarium show telling the stories and legends of Orion and the autumn night sky. Designed for younger audiences. More details
$9 adults, $8 UMaine students/veterans/senior citizens, $7 children under 12
Legends of the Night Sky: Orion (Planetarium Show)
Sunday, November 29, 2026 · 2:00 PM
Versant Power Astronomy Center and Maynard Jordan Planetarium · Orono, Maine
Family planetarium show telling the stories and legends of Orion and the autumn night sky. Designed for younger audiences. More details
$9 adults, $8 UMaine students/veterans/senior citizens, $7 children under 12
Mystery of the Christmas Star (Planetarium Show)
Sunday, December 6, 2026 · 2:00 PM
Versant Power Astronomy Center and Maynard Jordan Planetarium · Orono, Maine
Journey back 2,000 years to Bethlehem to seek a scientific explanation for the star the wise men followed, investigating possible dates and the celestial events behind the story. More details
$9 adults, $8 UMaine students/veterans/senior citizens, $7 children under 12
Let it Snow! (Planetarium Music Show)
Sunday, December 6, 2026 · 4:00 PM
Versant Power Astronomy Center and Maynard Jordan Planetarium · Orono, Maine
Festive classics from Frank Sinatra and Chuck Berry to Burl Ives and Brenda Lee, including a stunning multi-media finale by the Trans-Siberian Orchestra. More details
$9 adults, $8 UMaine students/veterans/senior citizens, $7 children under 12
3-2-1 Liftoff! (Planetarium Show)
Tuesday, December 8, 2026 · 10:00 AM
Versant Power Astronomy Center and Maynard Jordan Planetarium · Orono, Maine
Elon the hamster loves science and doing experiments — until one day he hears a crash outside. More details
$9 adults, $8 UMaine students/veterans/senior citizens, $7 children under 12
Sounds of the Ocean (Planetarium Show)
Thursday, December 10, 2026 · 4:30 PM
Versant Power Astronomy Center and Maynard Jordan Planetarium · Orono, Maine
Award-winning immersive planetarium experience inviting families to the heart of the deep blue sea — a transformative, calming project about connecting with ocean life. More details
$9 adults, $8 UMaine students/veterans/senior citizens, $7 children under 12
Sounds of the Ocean (Planetarium Show)
Saturday, December 12, 2026 · 2:30 PM
Versant Power Astronomy Center and Maynard Jordan Planetarium · Orono, Maine
Award-winning immersive planetarium experience inviting families to the heart of the deep blue sea — a transformative, calming project about connecting with ocean life. More details
$9 adults, $8 UMaine students/veterans/senior citizens, $7 children under 12
Mystery of the Christmas Star (Planetarium Show)
Sunday, December 13, 2026 · 2:00 PM
Versant Power Astronomy Center and Maynard Jordan Planetarium · Orono, Maine
Journey back 2,000 years to Bethlehem to seek a scientific explanation for the star the wise men followed, investigating possible dates and the celestial events behind the story. More details
$9 adults, $8 UMaine students/veterans/senior citizens, $7 children under 12
Let it Snow! (Planetarium Music Show)
Sunday, December 13, 2026 · 4:00 PM
Versant Power Astronomy Center and Maynard Jordan Planetarium · Orono, Maine
Festive classics from Frank Sinatra and Chuck Berry to Burl Ives and Brenda Lee, including a stunning multi-media finale by the Trans-Siberian Orchestra. More details
$9 adults, $8 UMaine students/veterans/senior citizens, $7 children under 12
Mystery of the Christmas Star (Planetarium Show)
Sunday, December 20, 2026 · 2:00 PM
Versant Power Astronomy Center and Maynard Jordan Planetarium · Orono, Maine
Journey back 2,000 years to Bethlehem to seek a scientific explanation for the star the wise men followed, investigating possible dates and the celestial events behind the story. More details
$9 adults, $8 UMaine students/veterans/senior citizens, $7 children under 12
Let it Snow! (Planetarium Music Show)
Sunday, December 20, 2026 · 4:00 PM
Versant Power Astronomy Center and Maynard Jordan Planetarium · Orono, Maine
Festive classics from Frank Sinatra and Chuck Berry to Burl Ives and Brenda Lee, including a stunning multi-media finale by the Trans-Siberian Orchestra. More details
$9 adults, $8 UMaine students/veterans/senior citizens, $7 children under 12
Erth's Shark Dive
Wednesday, April 7, 2027 · 6:00 PM
Collins Center for the Arts · Orono, Maine
Erth's life-like puppetry plunges audiences into an underwater adventure — a family show from the creators of dinosaur-puppet spectaculars. More details
$37