Family Fun
Bangor Public Library
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.
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.
Maine Discovery Museum
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.
Bangor Region YMCA
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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Pumpkins In The Park – UCP of Maine's 24th Annual Halloween Event
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Step into Maine’s Halloween tradition as UCP of Maine’s 24th Annual Pumpkins in the Park transforms the Anah Shriners into a glowing indoor Halloween carnival! Stroll through Pumpkin Lane, filled with jack-o’-lanterns, classic autumn charm, trick-or-treat booths and family games. Then venture into Spooky Alley, where blacklights, neon colors, music and fog bring a playful […]
Pumpkin Carving at The Emporium
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What is Halloween without your own Jack O’ Lantern? We’ll need to carve one of our own, care to join us? On Sunday October 18th we invite you to hang out with us in our Purple Room as we decorate pumpkins for our front door. Here’s the details:For $18 (+tax) we’ll provide you with a […]
Full STEAM Ahead
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A story time that explores the world of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math through books! Whether we are experimenting with magnets or dissecting owl pellets, this club explores it all! Registration is required. Please contact the Youth Services Department to register. Call 947-8336 ext 111. Grades 1 – 4
Bouncing Baby Story Time
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Come, sing, clap and bounce along to action rhymes, songs and stories! Recommended for babies up to 24 months and their caregivers.
Tiny Tots Storytime
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A 30-minute program for 2 to 4 year-olds, with a participating adult, filled with stories, games, songs and finger plays. Ages 2 – 4
Tech Club
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Learn how to create your own video game using Bloxels. **Registration is required and limited to 15 participants. Contact Youth Services to reserve a spot. Call 947-8336 ext 111. **For Grades 3 – 5 We meet every other week beginning Tuesday, September 22nd.
Teen Craft and Chat
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We will be doing some crafts and hanging out. We have crafts here at the library but you are welcome to bring a project that you are working on as well. Grades 6-12
Bouncing Baby Storytime
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Come, sing, clap and bounce along to action rhymes, songs and stories! Recommended for babies up to 24 months and their caregivers.
Tiny Tots Storytime
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A 30-minute program for 2 to 4 year-olds, with a participating adult, filled with stories, games, songs and finger plays. Ages 2 – 4
Teen Dungeons and Dragons Club
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Calling all barbarians, rangers, sorcerers, and warlocks! Dungeons and Dragons is happening at the Library! We will be hosting a learners campaign for those who haven’t adventured before and many other single shot or ongoing campaigns for everyone else! For Grades 6 – 12
Broomstick
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A cottage hidden away in the deepest part of the woods and in it a witch with a story to tell. She beckons you into her cozy cottage, bids you sit by the first to hear life story. Her first love affair, how she discovered her powers and how she used them. A completely unsentimental […]
Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Glow-N-Fire
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Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live™: Glow-N-Fire 2026 Tour brings fans’ favorite Hot Wheels Monster Trucks to life, including Mega Wrex™, Tiger Shark™, HW 5-Alarm™, Bone Shaker™, Bigfoot®, and Skelesaurus™, alongside FMX riders performing jaw-dropping stunts and a fire-breathing, car-crushing robot dinosaur. PLUS, see the ALL-NEW truck to the tour Rhinomite, the dynamite Rhino-themed truck charging […]
Broomstick
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A cottage hidden away in the deepest part of the woods and in it a witch with a story to tell. She beckons you into her cozy cottage, bids you sit by the first to hear life story. Her first love affair, how she discovered her powers and how she used them. A completely unsentimental […]
Saturday Story Stop
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Start your weekend with fun and friends! Discover books, songs, and games to help your child build early literacy, listening, and social skills. Great for kindergarten readiness! Ages 3 – 6
Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live: Glow-N-Fire
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Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live?: Glow-N-Fire 2026 Tour brings fans? favorite Hot Wheels Monster Trucks to life, including Mega Wrex?, Tiger Shark?, HW 5-Alarm?, Bone Shaker?, Bigfoot®, and Skelesaurus?, alongside FMX riders performing jaw-dropping stunts and a fire-breathing, car-crushing robot dinosaur. PLUS, see the ALL-NEW truck to the tour Rhinomite, the dynamite Rhino-themed truck charging […]
Trunk or Treat at Hammond Street Congregational Church
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Come celebrate Halloween with us at Hammond Street Congregational Church! Stop by during Downtown Bangor’s Trick-or-Treat on Saturday, October 24, from 2–4 p.m. We’ll have plenty of candy, treats, and fun waiting for you. Bring the kids, wear your costumes, and come say hello. We’d love to see you!
Downtown Bangor Trick or Treat
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Downtown Bangor Trick or Treat It’s all treats and no tricks for young folks during downtown Bangor’s annual Halloween event, Saturday, October 24, 2026 from 2-4pm. Don’t miss anything! Pick up a list Downtown on Oct. 24th or check the online map (TBA). Looking for other activities for families and children? Visit the Halloween Happenings calendar!
Broomstick
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A cottage hidden away in the deepest part of the woods and in it a witch with a story to tell. She beckons you into her cozy cottage, bids you sit by the first to hear life story. Her first love affair, how she discovered her powers and how she used them. A completely unsentimental […]
Monsters at the Museum
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Get ready for a monstrously fun evening filled with Halloween excitement, creative exploration, and family-friendly frights throughout Maine Discovery Museum. This spooktacular fundraiser invites families to dress up, explore, create, and celebrate the magic of Halloween with hands-on experiences designed for all ages. During the event, guests can enjoy: Spooky crafts with our Curiosity Team […]
Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live: Glow-N-Fire
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Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live?: Glow-N-Fire 2026 Tour brings fans? favorite Hot Wheels Monster Trucks to life, including Mega Wrex?, Tiger Shark?, HW 5-Alarm?, Bone Shaker?, Bigfoot®, and Skelesaurus?, alongside FMX riders performing jaw-dropping stunts and a fire-breathing, car-crushing robot dinosaur. PLUS, see the ALL-NEW truck to the tour Rhinomite, the dynamite Rhino-themed truck charging […]
