Family Fun

Family Fun

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Bangor Public Library

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This beloved cultural resource offers more than just books – although there are plenty of great things to read here, of course. There’s lectures and workshops for adults, art exhibitions, children’s storytimes, teen book clubs, gaming clubs and other regular programming.

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Downtown Bangor is for everybody, whether you’re 1 or 100. There are ample opportunities for the littlest folks to the grownups that are with them to have fun all year long! Downtown Bangor’s beautiful community gardens, grassy parks, interesting architecture, and beautiful public art make it a wonderful place for families to enjoy unstructured time together.

Downtown Bangor has plenty of family-friendly places to shop, including a beloved independent bookstore, a toy store, bakeries, arcades, and many retail locations have goods that delight the child in all of us! In addition, the Bangor YMCA, Maine Discovery Museum, and Bangor Public Library are wonderful stops for the entire family.

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Maine Discovery Museum

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This downtown institution has for more than two decades offered three floors of activities for learners and their grownups. With exhibits on everything from science and nature to music and literature, there’s hand-on fun to be had for the whole family.

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Bangor Region YMCA

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Stay healthy, meet friends, learn and have fun: that’s what you can do at the Bangor Y. Swimming, working out, classes, children’s programming and much more happen every day at this venerable Bangor institution. 

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Dreaming at Dawn: An art exhibition by the Union of Maine Visual Artists

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The Union of Maine Visual Artists (UMVA) proudly presents Dreaming at Dawn, an exhibition of dreamy, imaginative, and contemplative artworks in a wide range of mediums by 50 of our member artists. Our largest show of 2026, Dreaming at Dawn will be on display in the Cyr Gallery, Stairwell Gallery, and Lecture Hall at the […]

Summer 2026 Exhibitions at the Zillman Art Museum – University of Maine

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The Zillman Art Museum – University of Maine, opens five new exhibitions that run June 1 – September 5, 2026. ZAM is open Tuesday-Saturday from 10 am – 5 pm and brings modern and contemporary art to the region, presenting approximately 21 original exhibitions each year. 2026 SUMMER EXHIBITIONS AT ZAM SAM CADY: Helter Skelter […]

Bangor Farmers Market

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Every Sunday from 11:00-1:30, across from Bangor Public Library (corner of Franklin & Harlow Streets)

Sandollar Spa and Pools Sale

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Welcome to the August edition of the Sandollar Splash! As summer begins to wind down, it’s the perfect time to enjoy every sunny day and get the most out of your backyard oasis. This month, Sandollar is featuring weekly specials on popular pool accessories, plus a great deal on a Cold Plunge! Did you know […]

Pirate Party!

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Ahoy Mateys! Join us for a pirate party. There be crafts and snacks and games! Ages 4 – 11

Charity Bike Night with Exiles Motorcycle Club

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The roar of motorcycles, live music, great food, and an incredible cause all come together for one unforgettable afternoon!Join us for Charity Bike Night hosted by the Exiles Motorcycle Club on Saturday, August 22 from 3:00 PM–7:00 PM at the Penobscot Pour House. $10 bike parking donation helps support the Maine Veterans Project while you […]