Family events in Portland, Maine
Family-friendly events coming up in town — shows, games, festivals and activities that work for kids and parents alike.
37 family events are coming up in Portland.
Preschool Storytime
Tuesday, November 10, 2026 · 10:30 AM
Portland Public Library (Downtown Branch) · Portland, Maine
Preschool Storytime at Portland Public Library (Downtown Branch) in Portland, Maine — Tuesday, November 10, 2026, 10:30 AM. Free. More details
Free
Maine Public Literacy Tour 2026 with Julie Falatko
Tuesday, November 10, 2026 · 3:30 PM
Portland Public Library, Downtown Branch · Portland, Maine
4th annual Maine Public Literacy Tour stop with author/illustrator Julie Falatko and Daniel Tiger; story time plus Daniel Tiger-related crafts. More details
Free
Dinosaurs Roar! Family Storytime
Thursday, November 12, 2026 · 10:30 AM
Portland Public Library (Burbank Branch) · Portland, Maine
Join us for a special dinosaur themed edition of our Thursday Family Storytime! Family Storytime is a drop-in program for children and their caregivers. Play and sing along whil… More details
Free
Teen Video Games
Thursday, November 12, 2026 · 2:00 PM
Portland Public Library (Downtown Branch) · Portland, Maine
Play video games on the Teen Library's new PS5 — FC26, 2K26, Untitled Goose Game, NARUTO X BORUTO, Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero, Mortal Kombat 11, Street Fighter and more. Thursd… More details
Free
Baby Stories & Play
Friday, November 13, 2026 · 10:30 AM
Portland Public Library (Burbank Branch) · Portland, Maine
A weekly series for babies birth to 24 months and their caregivers — baby-friendly songs, rhymes, and movement that build early literacy, followed by open play for sensory explo… More details
Free
The Little Star That Could
Monday, November 16, 2026 · 1:00 PM
Southworth Planetarium — Science Building · Portland, Maine
A story about Little Star, an average yellow star in search of planets of his own to protect and warm. Along the way, he meets other stars and learns what makes each star special. More details
$9 – $9.50
The Little Star That Could
Tuesday, November 17, 2026 · 10:00 AM
Southworth Planetarium — Science Building · Portland, Maine
A story about Little Star, an average yellow star in search of planets of his own to protect and warm. Along the way, he meets other stars and learns what makes each star special. More details
$9 – $9.50
The Little Star That Could
Wednesday, November 18, 2026 · 3:00 PM
Southworth Planetarium — Science Building · Portland, Maine
A story about Little Star, an average yellow star in search of planets of his own to protect and warm. Along the way, he meets other stars and learns what makes each star special. More details
$9 – $9.50
Museum Playdates
Thursday, November 19, 2026 · 10:00 AM
Portland Museum of Art · Portland, Maine
Monthly morning for young children and their caregivers to slow down, explore, and make things together. Educator-led gallery adventures, art projects, storytime, and family act… More details
Free
Rusty Rocket’s Last Blast!
Tuesday, November 24, 2026 · 10:00 AM
Southworth Planetarium — Science Building · Portland, Maine
Rusty Rocket’s Last Blast: Join Rusty Rocket and his band of rocket rookies as they explore the solar system. Fly across Saturn’s rings, soar along a Martian canyon; delve deep… More details
$9 – $9.50
One World, One Sky
Thursday, December 3, 2026 · 1:00 PM
Southworth Planetarium — Science Building · Portland, Maine
This show follows Sesame Street‘s Big Bird and Elmo as they explore the night sky with Hu Hu Zhu, a Muppet from China as they study the night sky on Sesame Street More details
$9 – $9.50
Dinosaur Stomp and Craft
Saturday, December 5, 2026 · 11:00 AM
Portland Public Library (Downtown Branch) · Portland, Maine
Stomp, chomp, crawl and roar like a dinosaur! At this special event, we'll read some dinosaur stories, move our bodies and make some noise just like dinosaurs. The party will co… More details
Free
One World, One Sky
Saturday, December 5, 2026 · 1:00 PM
Southworth Planetarium — Science Building · Portland, Maine
This show follows Sesame Street‘s Big Bird and Elmo as they explore the night sky with Hu Hu Zhu, a Muppet from China as they study the night sky on Sesame Street More details
$9 – $9.50
The Little Star That Could
Tuesday, December 8, 2026 · 10:00 AM
Southworth Planetarium — Science Building · Portland, Maine
A story about Little Star, an average yellow star in search of planets of his own to protect and warm. Along the way, he meets other stars and learns what makes each star special. More details
$9 – $9.50
Ruffi Stuffie Sleepover
Wednesday, December 9, 2026 · 4:30 PM
Victoria Mansion · Portland, Maine
Children's stuffed-animal sleepover program at the Mansion during the Christmas at Victoria Mansion holiday season. More details
$5 per family
Disney On Ice presents Magic of Family
Thursday, December 10, 2026 · 6:00 PM
Cross Insurance Arena · Portland, Maine
Experience the power of love at Disney On Ice! Feel the excitement as Mickey, Minnie, Donald, and Goofy welcome you into two worlds filled with heart. First, journey to wintery… More details
$15–$100
Disney On Ice presents Magic of Family
Friday, December 11, 2026 · 6:00 PM
Cross Insurance Arena · Portland, Maine
Disney On Ice presents Magic of Family at Cross Insurance Arena in Portland, Maine — Friday, December 11, 2026, 6:00 PM. $15–$100. More details
$15–$100
Disney On Ice presents Magic of Family
Saturday, December 12, 2026 · 10:30 AM
Cross Insurance Arena · Portland, Maine
Disney On Ice presents Magic of Family at Cross Insurance Arena in Portland, Maine — Saturday, December 12, 2026, 10:30 AM. See event page for price. More details
See event page for price
Disney On Ice presents Magic of Family
Saturday, December 12, 2026 · 2:30 PM
Cross Insurance Arena · Portland, Maine
Disney On Ice presents Magic of Family at Cross Insurance Arena in Portland, Maine — Saturday, December 12, 2026, 2:30 PM. $20–$30. More details
$20–$30
Disney On Ice presents Magic of Family
Saturday, December 12, 2026 · 6:30 PM
Cross Insurance Arena · Portland, Maine
Disney On Ice presents Magic of Family at Cross Insurance Arena in Portland, Maine — Saturday, December 12, 2026, 6:30 PM. $15–$16. More details
$15–$16
Disney On Ice presents Magic of Family
Sunday, December 13, 2026 · 11:00 AM
Cross Insurance Arena · Portland, Maine
Disney On Ice presents Magic of Family at Cross Insurance Arena in Portland, Maine — Sunday, December 13, 2026, 11:00 AM. $16–$24. More details
$16–$24
The Rock and Roll Playhouse – Music of Phish and More for Kids
Sunday, December 13, 2026 · 12:00 PM
Portland House of Music and Events · Portland, Maine
Family concert series introducing children to the music of Phish in a fun, educational setting. More details
$16 advance / $17 day of show
Disney On Ice presents Magic of Family
Sunday, December 13, 2026 · 3:00 PM
Cross Insurance Arena · Portland, Maine
Disney On Ice presents Magic of Family at Cross Insurance Arena in Portland, Maine — Sunday, December 13, 2026, 3:00 PM. $13.50–$24. More details
$13.50–$24
Little Draggy Adventure
Tuesday, December 15, 2026 · 10:00 AM
Southworth Planetarium — Science Building · Portland, Maine
Little Draggy Adventure at Southworth Planetarium — Science Building in Portland, Maine — Tuesday, December 15, 2026, 10:00 AM. $9 – $9.50. More details
$9 – $9.50
Museum Playdates: Winter Lights
Thursday, December 17, 2026 · 10:00 AM
Portland Museum of Art · Portland, Maine
Solstice-themed session honoring light, joy, and the rhythms of nature, with artmaking and art-looking exploring color and light; bring a favorite stuffy for the Teddy Bear Gall… More details
Free
Little Draggy Adventure
Wednesday, December 23, 2026 · 10:00 AM
Southworth Planetarium — Science Building · Portland, Maine
Little Draggy Adventure at Southworth Planetarium — Science Building in Portland, Maine — Wednesday, December 23, 2026, 10:00 AM. $9 – $9.50. More details
$9 – $9.50
Little Draggy Adventure
Tuesday, December 29, 2026 · 10:00 AM
Southworth Planetarium — Science Building · Portland, Maine
Little Draggy Adventure at Southworth Planetarium — Science Building in Portland, Maine — Tuesday, December 29, 2026, 10:00 AM. $9 – $9.50. More details
$9 – $9.50
Little Draggy Adventure
Thursday, December 31, 2026 · 10:00 AM
Southworth Planetarium — Science Building · Portland, Maine
Little Draggy Adventure at Southworth Planetarium — Science Building in Portland, Maine — Thursday, December 31, 2026, 10:00 AM. $9 – $9.50. More details
$9 – $9.50
Rusty Rockets Last Blast!
Saturday, January 2, 2027 · 1:00 PM
Southworth Planetarium — Science Building · Portland, Maine
Join Rusty Rocket and his band of rocket rookies as they explore the solar system. Fly across Saturn’s rings, soar along a Martian canyon; delve deep into the solar interior! More details
$9 – $9.50
Rusty Rocket’s Last Blast!
Tuesday, January 5, 2027 · 10:00 AM
Southworth Planetarium — Science Building · Portland, Maine
Rusty Rockets Last Blast!: Join Rusty Rocket and his band of rocket rookies as they explore the solar system. Fly across Saturn’s rings, soar along a Martian canyon; delve deep… More details
$9 – $9.50
Rusty Rocket’s Last Blast!
Wednesday, January 6, 2027 · 3:00 PM
Southworth Planetarium — Science Building · Portland, Maine
Rusty Rockets Last Blast!: Join Rusty Rocket and his band of rocket rookies as they explore the solar system. Fly across Saturn’s rings, soar along a Martian canyon; delve deep… More details
$9 – $9.50
Larry Cat in Space
Tuesday, January 19, 2027 · 10:00 AM
Southworth Planetarium — Science Building · Portland, Maine
When Diana takes a job on the Moon, she sadly leaves her cat Larry behind. Larry figures out a way to hide in her clothes trunk and make his way to her space station to reconnect. More details
$9 – $9.50
Larry Cat in Space
Wednesday, January 20, 2027 · 3:00 PM
Southworth Planetarium — Science Building · Portland, Maine
When Diana takes a job on the Moon, she sadly leaves her cat Larry behind. Larry figures out a way to hide in her clothes trunk and make his way to her space station to reconnect. More details
$9 – $9.50
Larry Cat in Space
Thursday, January 21, 2027 · 1:00 PM
Southworth Planetarium — Science Building · Portland, Maine
When Diana takes a job on the Moon, she sadly leaves her cat Larry behind. Larry figures out a way to hide in her clothes trunk and make his way to her space station to reconnect. More details
$9 – $9.50
Dan Brown's Wild Symphony
Sunday, February 7, 2027 · 2:30 PM
Merrill Auditorium · Portland, Maine
PSO family Discovery concert (ages 4–12, fun for all): Dan Brown's Wild Symphony with Maestro Mouse and his musical friends. Pre-concert activities 1pm (instrument petting zoo l… More details
$10 all ages, including fees
Dog Man: The Musical
Saturday, March 6, 2027 · 2:00 PM
Merrill Auditorium · Portland, Maine
Portland Ovations. Dav Pilkey's bestselling Dog Man (head of a dog, body of a policeman) battles Flippy the cyborg fish and Petey the evil cat in a 90-minute family musical. More details
$70 / $55 / $35 / $30
Symphony in Space
Sunday, March 7, 2027 · 2:30 PM
Merrill Auditorium · Portland, Maine
The Portland Symphony Orchestra's Discovery concert for families — a space-themed afternoon of orchestral favorites at Merrill Auditorium. More details
$10