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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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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)

Tiny Thespians Summer Camp

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Tiny Thespians are back! Campers will read a selection of picture books about strong kids, just like Matilda Wormwood. They will explore these books through theatrical games, activities and crafts. Tinies will take to the big stage at the end of the session performing a play adaptation of their favorite book from the week. A […]

What's Inside a Flower?

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Peel back the petals, discover hidden pollen and find out why a tomato might not be what you think! Stop by anytime to explore the secret world of plants. Ages 5 – 11

Preschool Storytime

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Join us for a fun storytime that will feature a food-based picture book and craft and a sampling of the recipe from the book. Ages 4 – 7

The Bangor Band Concert @ The Waterfront

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On Tuesday, July 21st at 7pm The Bangor Band will be playing at the Waterfront!

Bouncing Baby Story Time

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Come, sing, clap and bounce along to action rhymes, songs and stories with Miss Savannah! 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! Join us every Wednesday for everyone’s favorite tabletop role-playing game. All skill levels welcome! Grades 6-12 only, please

Crafty Corner

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Stop by the Library for a fun drop-in craft. Ages 5 – 11

Teen Bad Art Night

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We provide the supplies, you make the worst art you can imagine in our 3rd annual Bad Art Night! Leave your aesthetics at home–the “best” bad art will win the Tackiest Trophy to take home! Grades 6-12 only, please.

Summer Music Series – Flōrentis

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Flōrentis is a rock band formed in Bangor, Maine, of students from Bangor High School. They love making music together and making memories.

PanStorm Summer Concert Series

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Join us Thursdays, July 16th and 23rd, and August 6th, 13th and 20th, in the heart of Downtown Bangor for the electrifying sounds of PanStorm⚡️! Experience the vibrant energy and irresistible grooves as our local steel pan group brings the streets to life with a mix of soca, calypso, jazz, pop, and more! Whether you’re […]

LEGO Club

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Let your imagination run wild in this free-play LEGO Club! Ages 5 – 11

The Princess Concert

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We invite you to an enchanting concert, singing the most magical music in all of the land. Prepare for a show stopping performance as we pay tribute to the iconic, heartwarming and nostalgic songs from animations including; Frozen, Wicked, K-Pop Demon Hunters, Moana, The Wizard of Oz, Beauty & The Beast, Anastasia, Pocahontas, Aladdin, The […]

Bangor Contradance: Gus and Pepin with Alyssa Adkins

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We are so excited to see you again! 🙂 💕✨ Join us as we welcome in a new era of Bangor Contra Dance! Every 4th Friday! Dance at UUSB, 120 Park St. Bangor, ME. 5:30PM-6PM Community Band optional practice session. Learn tunes, practice, ask questions before the community dance! 6PM-7PM: Community Dance.Family Friendly, Simple dances. […]

Matilda the Musical

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Even if you’re little you can do a lot! Based on the classic book by Roald Dahl, this musical follows the extraordinary Matilda Wormwood. Though she’s little, Matilda uses her intellect, imagination and telekinetic powers to fight injustice at home and school. She’s unloved by her LOUD mother, money-hungry father, and tv obsessed brother. On […]

Matilda the Musical

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Even if you’re little you can do a lot! Based on the classic book by Roald Dahl, this musical follows the extraordinary Matilda Wormwood. Though she’s little, Matilda uses her intellect, imagination and telekinetic powers to fight injustice at home and school. She’s unloved by her LOUD mother, money-hungry father, and tv obsessed brother. On […]