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The Best 40 Things to Do with Kids on the Seacoast
Kids have a lot of energy and they get bored easy. It’s a good thing that there is so much to do in the seacoast region to keep kids of all ages busy and active...
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Suggested Activity: Afternoon Tea at the Lady Mary Inn
Delicately prepared tea sandwiches, sweets and scones are served in intimate settings throughout the manor. A selection of teas are served in an eclectic collection of china sets. Surrounded by classic Victorian elegance and charm, this experience and culinary offering are steeped in both flavor and history. The Lady Mary Inn is the quintessential setting for afternoon tea. Located at 2 Elm Street, North Berwick, ME 03906 To book your seats visit https://www.theladymaryinn.com/teaparty
Suggested Activity: Live Music - Friday & Saturday Nights
Live Music at the Crew in Ogunquit from 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM EST. Located at 8 Shore Road, Ogunquit, ME
Suggested Activity: Seacoast Science Center
As the region’s leading nonprofit marine science education organization, SSC sparks curiosity, enhances understanding, and inspires the conservation of our Blue Planet for all ages, all year long. Visit them for exceptional educational programs, hands-on exhibits, meaningful volunteer opportunities, and exciting community events. For location, tickets and more information: seacoastsciencecenter.org
Suggested Activity: Easter Egg Hunt for Children 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Join us for our Annual Easter Egg Hunt Everyone should meet at the church for directions first. This takes place at the Parsonage across the street from the church Located at Ogunquit Baptist Church 157 Shore Road Ogunquit, ME 03907
10:30am-11:30am: Sea Canvas Art Making
Join Kara, the Activities Director, upstairs in the Activity Center, to make the perfect Sea Canvas Art Making! Keep it as a souvenir or give it as a gift! Limit 10 guests. Please sign up in the Activity hallway. All ages welcome.
12:30pm -2:30pm Nubble Light House
Join Kara, the Activities Director, as she drives you into York to visit the Cape Neddick Lighthouse, aka “Nubble.” This historic and famous lighthouse is a favorite among locals and visitors. Bring your camera—you can't take a bad photo here!. Limit 9 guests. Please sign up in the Activities Hallway. All ages welcome.
3:00pm-4:00pm: Tour Of White Bush Family Compound & Shopping In Kennebunkport
Ride with Kara to get a up close to the Bush Family Compound, it's an easy, 30-minute drive up to Blowing Cave Park on Ocean Avenue in Kennebunkport, where you can catch a glimpse of the estate and take some great photos. After Kara will drive you into town, to spend some time in lovely heart of Kennebunkport to do some shopping. Limit 9 guests. Please sign up in the Activities Hallway. All ages welcome.
4:30pm-5:00pm Paint Your Own Glass Plate
Join Kara, the Activities Director, upstairs in the Activity Center, to make the perfect glass plate! Keep it as a souvenir or give it as a gift! Limit 10 guests. Please sign up in the Activity hallway. All ages welcome.
10:45am-11:45am BINGO on The Patio!
Join Kara on the patio outside for BINGO! ! Limit 10 Guests. Please sign up in the Activities Hallway. All ages welcome.
12:00pm-2:00pm: Scenic Walk at Marginal Way
Meet Kara down in the lobby where she will drive you to Perkins Cove where you can walk the gorgeous Marginal way! To learn more information Marginal Way visit https://www.marginalwayfund.org/marginal-way/map Limit 9 guests. Guest Please sign up in the Activities Hallway.
2:30pm-3:30pm: Get Crafty! Tie-Dye a Bag or Handkerchief
Join Kara, the Activities Director, upstairs in the Activity Center, to make the perfect tie-dye bag! Keep it as a souvenir or give it as a gift! Limit 10 guests. Please sign up in the Activity hallway. All ages welcome.
4:00pm-5:30pm Explore Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge With Kara
Take a short drive with Kara to RCNWR for an easy 1-mile walk through the woods with gorgeous views of the salt marsh and ocean. Limit 9 guests. Guest Please sign up in the Activities Hallway.
10:30am-12:30pm: Wiggly Bridge Hike
Let Kara bring you to the famous Wiggly Bridge & enjoy a walk through Steedman Woodsloop trail. (0.7 mile hike) The trail leads across a dam on the York River and leads across the Wiggly Bridge over to Steedman Woods. Great views of the York River, fishing boats in the harbor. Limit 9 guests. Please sign up in the Activities Hallway.
1:30pm-5:00pm Candle Making at Sea-Love & Shopping In Portsmouth
Let Kara drive you sea love candle bar and boutique in Portsmouth NH, where you will Discover the magic of scent by exploring 100+ fragrances and choosing your favorite vessel as they guide you through the candle pouring process. You are welcome to BYOB, so feel free to bring your bubbly. Prices start at $39-$54. Then while you wait for candles to cool, you will be able to enjoy sometime in downtown Portsmouth walking around. Limit 9 guests. Sign-ups must be completed by Monday at noon to save your spot.
10:30am-1:30pm: Mt. Agamenticus and Visit the Center for Wildlife
Ride with Kara up Mt. A. to get an amazing view of the ocean and the mountains. Enjoy about 10-20 minutes to take in the scenery. Then we'll head to the Center for Wildlife in Cape Neddick for a self-guided tour. View their resident porcupine, owls, falcons, reptiles and more as you explore the property. Limit 9 guests. Please sign up in the Activities Hallway. Admission: $10pp (pay when you get there).
2:00pm-3:00pm: Yoga with Kara In Reception Center
Join Kara in the Reception Center up the hill to do some yoga! (Yoga Mat's are included) Limit 10 guests. Please sign up in the Activities Hallway. All ages welcome
3:30pm-4:30pm: Get Crafty! Decorate A Small Wooden Tray
Join Kara, the Activities Director, upstairs in the Activities Center where you can decorate own small wood tray for great souvenir! Limit 10 guests. Please sign up in the Activity hallway. All ages welcome.
*Pool is closed for cleaning until 12:00pm*
Check out the Activities hallway for area events and happenings during the week!
Suggested Activity: Afternoon Tea at the Lady Mary Inn
Delicately prepared tea sandwiches, sweets and scones are served in intimate settings throughout the manor. A selection of teas are served in an eclectic collection of china sets. Surrounded by classic Victorian elegance and charm, this experience and culinary offering are steeped in both flavor and history. The Lady Mary Inn is the quintessential setting for afternoon tea. Located at 2 Elm Street, North Berwick, ME 03906 To book your seats visit https://www.theladymaryinn.com/teaparty
Suggested Activity: Live Music - Friday & Saturday Nights
Live Music at the Crew in Ogunquit from 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM EST. Located at 8 Shore Road, Ogunquit, ME
Suggested Activity: Seacoast Science Center
As the region’s leading nonprofit marine science education organization, SSC sparks curiosity, enhances understanding, and inspires the conservation of our Blue Planet for all ages, all year long. Visit them for exceptional educational programs, hands-on exhibits, meaningful volunteer opportunities, and exciting community events. For location, tickets and more information: seacoastsciencecenter.org
Suggested Activity: Karaoke at Maine Street 9pm-1am
Karaoke Fridays and Sundays 9pm til 1am! Located at Maine Street Nightclub Ogunquit 195 Main Street
10:30am-11:30am: Sea Canvas Art Making
Join Kara, the Activities Director, upstairs in the Activity Center, to make the perfect Sea Canvas Art Making! Keep it as a souvenir or give it as a gift! Limit 10 guests. Please sign up in the Activity hallway. All ages welcome.
12:30pm -2:30pm Nubble Light House
Join Kara, the Activities Director, as she drives you into York to visit the Cape Neddick Lighthouse, aka “Nubble.” This historic and famous lighthouse is a favorite among locals and visitors. Bring your camera—you can't take a bad photo here!. Limit 9 guests. Please sign up in the Activities Hallway. All ages welcome.
3:00pm-4:00pm: Get a Glimpses Of The White Bush Family Compound & Shopping In Kennebunkport
Ride with Kara to get a up close to the Bush Family Compound, it's an easy, 30-minute drive up to Blowing Cave Park on Ocean Avenue in Kennebunkport, where you can catch a glimpse of the estate and take some great photos. After Kara will drive you into town, to spend some time in lovely heart of Kennebunkport to do some shopping. Limit 9 guests. Please sign up in the Activities Hallway. All ages welcome.
4:30pm-5:00pm Paint Your Own Glass Plate
Join Kara, the Activities Director, upstairs in the Activity Center, to make the perfect glass plate! Keep it as a souvenir or give it as a gift! Limit 10 guests. Please sign up in the Activity hallway. All ages welcome.
10:45am-11:45am BINGO on The Patio!
Join Kara on the patio outside for BINGO! ! Limit 10 Guests. Please sign up in the Activities Hallway. All ages welcome.
12:00pm-2:00pm: Scenic Walk at Marginal Way
Meet Kara down in the lobby where she will drive you to Perkins Cove where you can walk the gorgeous Marginal way! To learn more information Marginal Way visit https://www.marginalwayfund.org/marginal-way/map Limit 9 guests. Guest Please sign up in the Activities Hallway.
2:30pm-3:30pm: Get Crafty! Tie-Dye a Bag or Handkerchief
Join Kara, the Activities Director, upstairs in the Activity Center, to make the perfect tie-dye bag! Keep it as a souvenir or give it as a gift! Limit 10 guests. Please sign up in the Activity hallway. All ages welcome.
4:00pm-5:30pm Explore Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge With Kara
Take a short drive with Kara to RCNWR for an easy 1-mile walk through the woods with gorgeous views of the salt marsh and ocean. Limit 9 guests. Guest Please sign up in the Activities Hallway.
Suggested Activity: Nubble Lighthouse Cruise
This cruise is fourteen-mile round trip offers unsurpassed views of York’s elegant homes and rocky coast. Enjoy your favorite beverage aboard the Finestkind III as you cruise leisurely to the lighthouse, and don’t forget your camera – as we circle the seldom seen back of the Nubble Lighthouse you will have breathtaking photo opportunities. Don’t miss this chance to see these beautiful views by boat! For more Information and Tickets Visit https://www.finestkindcruises.com/
Suggested Activity: Yummies Candy Store
Remember the old-fashioned penny candy from when you were a child? Visit Yummies with over 10,000 lbs of candy on display. Located at 384 State Road (Rt. 1), Kittery. Open daily 8am-5pm.
Suggested Activity: Pottery Painting, Seaglass Art & More - Open Studio at The Creative Soul
Open studio at The Creative Soul is an opportunity for you and other creative individuals to come together and explore various forms of art. With a range of options to choose from, there is something for everyone of all ages. For More Information and to Book a open studio spot visit https://www.thecreativesoulme.com/
10:30am-3:30pm: Strawbery Banke Museum & Shopping In Portsmouth
Let Kara drive to Strawbery Banke where it brings more than 350 years of history alive, from Indigenous history to the present day, in a historic waterfront neighborhood, then you will be able to enjoy sometime in downtown Portsmouth walking around. Limit 9 guests. Prices for Tickets is $24/per person please sign up at the front desk upon sign-up. Sign-ups MUST be completed by noon on Wednesday, 4/30, to give enough advance notice to the museum in order to reserve your spot(s). Due to the small booking window, reservations are non-refundable. Limit 9 guests.
4:00pm-5:00pm: Get Crafty! Decorate A Small Wooden Tray
Join Kara, the Activities Director, upstairs in the Activities Center where you can decorate own small wood tray for great souvenir! Limit 10 guests. Please sign up in the Activity hallway. All ages welcome.
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