The Easter Bunny has been at the Maine Mall since Friday, March 28 and he's waiting to take holiday pictures with you and your family. Now is the perfect time to make an appointment to have pictures taken with the Easter Bunny. Don't miss this awesome opportunity, which ends on April 19. Children … [Read more...] about 2025 Easter Bunny Pictures at the Maine Mall Plus Coupon for Freebie
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Museums for All in Southern Maine
Museums for All is a new-to-me program. What is Museums for All? "[T]hose receiving food assistance (SNAP benefits) can gain free or reduced admission to more than 1,000 museums throughout the United States simply by presenting their SNAP EBT (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Electronic … [Read more...] about Museums for All in Southern Maine
Easter Egg Hunts in Southern Maine
I've just updated this article on Easter egg hunts that towns and organizations put together for kids. Most are scheduled for Saturday, April 12, 2025. Where you'll find Easter egg hunts near you I've put together this list of Easter egg hunts happening in 2025. Most are occuring the before … [Read more...] about Easter Egg Hunts in Southern Maine
Maine Maple Weekend 2025: Where to Go and What to Do
For as long as I can remember, we’ve called Maine Maple Weekend this: maple syrup Sunday. That’s because on that sweet, sticky holiday we would visit the local sugaring house near my grandparents’ home in Kezar Falls (now Parsonsfield).Afterwards, we would enjoy homemade pancakes with, of course, … [Read more...] about Maine Maple Weekend 2025: Where to Go and What to Do
Breakfast with Santa in Southern Maine
If you don't get the chance to take pictures with Santa at the Maine Mall or see him arrive by lobster boat at Kennebunkport Prelude, you can always go have breakfast with Santa. There are a number of places throughout Southern Maine hosting these meal events this year. Where to Go for … [Read more...] about Breakfast with Santa in Southern Maine
Free Holiday Food Boxes in Maine
Normally, when we cover free food in Maine, it's about freebies for birthdays or one-off fun giveaways. However, this article is more akin to our articles about SNAP-EBT benefits and the like. It focuses on where families in need can find free holiday meals this year. Free Holiday Meals in … [Read more...] about Free Holiday Food Boxes in Maine
Christmas Light Displays in Maine
Do you love looking at Christmas and holiday light displays in November and December? Same. That's why we've put together this guide to Christmas light displays in Maine. Many get underway right around Thanksgiving. Where to see Christmas Light Displays in Maine Last year we wrote about … [Read more...] about Christmas Light Displays in Maine
Exploring the Polar Express Portland Maine Train Ride
The Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad Museum hosts the Polar Express train ride in Portland, Maine every holiday season. It's quickly become an annual tradition for thousands of families. Last year more than 20,000 passengers rode the train. What is the Polar Express in Portland, Maine If you know … [Read more...] about Exploring the Polar Express Portland Maine Train Ride
Favorite Spots for Southern Maine Apple Picking
Apple picking in Maine is great family fun. And nothing evokes a New England autumn like apple picking. Maine apple picking season typically runs from mid-September into late October. Each apple variety ripens at its own pace. So, if you have favorites and hope to get them when you visit a … [Read more...] about Favorite Spots for Southern Maine Apple Picking
Ogunquit Trolley: The Map and Stops
Whenever my husband and I drive into Ogunquit to have dinner, we always see people waiting for the Ogunquit Trolley. While not at bona fide bus stops — with shelters and what not like you might see in major cities — there is always a bench or sign that says "Trolley Stop." That's where we see … [Read more...] about Ogunquit Trolley: The Map and Stops
Peanuts Themed Corn Mazes For Fall
In 2025, it will be 75 years since cartoonist Charles M. Schulz introduced the world to The Peanuts. And in a weird, seasonal convergence this year, more than 75 farms in the United States will have a Peanuts-themed corn maze this fall. One of those farms is here in Maine. Peanuts Themed Corn … [Read more...] about Peanuts Themed Corn Mazes For Fall
Maine Libraries: Much more than just great books!
You probably already knew that you could borrow more than just books at your local public library. However, are you aware of all of the benefits that come with your Maine library card? For example, you are able to download digital books via the Libby app in case you can't get to the library to … [Read more...] about Maine Libraries: Much more than just great books!