Greater Portland has so many activities for you to enjoy with children − it's the perfect place to get away from it all... together.
Children's Museum of Maine
Discover the power of play with interactive exhibits that encourage hands-on exploration for the whole family! Daily programs on the arts, science and multicultural topics. Don't miss the best view of Portland through the amazing Camera Obscura.
Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad
Take a ride on the Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad, an authentic two-foot gauge train which chugs alongside Portland's waterfront.
Portland Sea Dogs & Portland Pirates
Cheer for the home team at a Portland Sea Dogs baseball game in the summer or Portland Pirates Hockey game in the winter months.
Life-Sized Chocolate Moose
Take a factory tour, complete with samples, of Len Libby's Homemade Candies and visit Lenny, the world's only life-sized chocolate moose.
Maine Wildlife Park
See real moose, bears and other wildlife at the Maine Wildlife Park in Gray, an educational facility with Maine's mammals and great birds displayed.
Desert of Maine
In Freeport, tour the Desert of Maine, one of the state's most unique features, only a mile from the Atlantic Ocean.
World's Largest Rotating Globe
View the world's largest rotating globe, Eartha, at Delorme's map store in Yarmouth.
MainelyKids.com
Visit the online magazine for information, resources and ideas on enjoying Maine with kids of all ages.
Then when it's time for just plain fun, romp around Maine's best playgrounds, beaches, and amusement and water parks. In every season of the year you'll find Greater Portland alive with special events to help make your visit memorable. Throughout the summer and fall, fairs and festivals celebrate the region's foods, crafts and entertainers. Harvest fairs dot the region in autumn and holiday festivities give winter a magical sparkle. Check our Calendar of Events and look for those marked "Great for Kids."
