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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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10:45am-1:00pm: 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. Dress warmly! We'll meet in the front lobby at 10:45am. Admission: $10pp (pay when you get there)
1:30pm-3:30pm: Scenic walk at Marginal Way & Shopping at Perkins Cove
Meet Kara down in the lobby where she will drive you to Perkins Cove where you can walk Marginal way along. Or spend some time shopping around Perkins Cove! Limit 9 guests. Guest Please sign up in the Activities Hallway.
4:00pm-6:00pm: Get a Glimpse of the Bush Family Compound at Walker's Point & 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.
*Pool is closed for cleaning until 12:00pm*
Suggested Activity: Take a Scenic Drive
It's leaf peeping time in Maine! Take a look at the “Scenic Drive” map from the bulletin board in the Activities Hallway and revel in the beauty that is fall in Maine.
Note About Activity Guides:
In the front lobby you'll find information pertaining to local restaurants, breweries and shops. You'll also find information on visiting Portland to the north, Portsmouth to the south, as well as what to do with kids .
Suggested Activity: Live Entertainment (Subject to Change)
Clay Hill Farm – Live Music, Wednesday-Monday
Jonathan’s - Live Jazz in the Lounge, Friday & Saturday
Crew Ogunquit – Live Music, Tuesday-Saturday
Splash –Live Music, Afternoons, Daily
The Front Porch – Live Music at the Piano Bar, Daily
Nikanos – Live Music, Friday-Sunday
Wild Bevy – Live Music, Friday & Saturday
Leavitt Theatre – Live Music, Friday-Sunday; Live Comedy, Thursday & Saturday
Suggested Activity: Kennebunkport Ghost Walk
Discover the haunted history of Kennebunkport and neighboring Kennebunk. This ghost walk is guided by a local and all paranormal accounts are authentic and documented in the history of the community. Ghost stories from haunted hotels and inns abound. Tales feature roaming spirits, Spiritualist seances, and a poltergeist. Glimpse the supernatural side of celebrities who summered in the Kennebunks. Fathom the seafaring yarns of haunted lighthouses, dire premonitions, ghost ships, and sea serpents. Tickets and more info: americanghostwalks.com/kennebunkport
Suggested Activity: My Best Friend's Wedding- The New Musical
Broadway’s Krystal Joy Brown, Matt Doyle, Lianah Sta. Ana, and Telly Leung star in Tony-winning director Kathleen Marshall’s world premiere romantic comedy musical. For more information & Tickets go to https://www.ogunquitplayhouse.org/
Suggested Activity: Trivia Night at Crew In Ogunquit
Trivia Night with Alex. Sunday nights, 6:30pm and the perfect way to end your weekend. Team or individual play, no reservation or entry fee required. Have fun, learn some things and enjoy a delicious dinner and a beverage. Prizes! For More information please go to https://www.crewogt.com/
Suggested Activity: Live Music At
Experience this charming outdoor patio bar, where dogs are warmly welcomed! Enjoy the cozy ambiance around our fire pit as you sip on delicious cocktails, beer, or wine, and indulge in our mouth-watering light bites. Plus we have parking if you're coming from a little further away! For More Information and Hours https://theadmiralsinn.com/ogunquit-bar
10:45am-12:30pm: Take a Drive to Nubble Lighthouse & Tour around town First time in Ogunquit or maybe you're an OGT veteran? Either way, sit back, relax and let Kara, our bus driver, give you a tour of our beautiful coastal town along with a visit to Nubble. This historic and famous lighthouse is a favorite among locals and visitors. Bring your camera – you can't take a bad photo here! Rounding out the tour, we will take the scenic “Shore Drive” back to the resort. Meet Kara in the front lobby at 10:45am. Limited 9 guest.
1:30pm-3:00pm: Get a Glimpse of the Bush Family Compound at Walker's Point & 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.
3:30pm-4:00pm Tie-Dye a Tote bag or Handkerchief
Join Kara, the Activities Director, upstairs in the Activity Center, to make the perfect tie-dye bag or Handkerchief! Keep it as a souvenir or give it as a gift! Limit 10 guests. Please sign up in the Activity hallway. All ages welcome.
4:30pm-5:30pm: Paint a Mini Pumpkin
Join Kara, the Activities Director, upstairs in the Activity Center for fun-filled Holiday activity! Limit 10 Guests! Please sign up in the Activities Hallway.
Suggested Activity: Mini Golf at Raptor Falls in Arundel
Raptor Falls offers the ultimate family fun experience: combining the excitement of realistic animatronic dinosaurs with a modern state of the art mini golf course! They provide a safe, fun-filled environment and delicious, locally made ice cream from Shaker Pond. Hours and info: raptorfalls.com
10:45am-12:30am: Scenic walk at Marginal Way & Shopping at Perkins Cove
Meet Kara down in the lobby where she will drive you to Perkins Cove where you can walk Marginal way along. Or spend some time shopping around Perkins Cove! Limit 9 guests. Guest Please sign up in the Activities Hallway.
1:00pm-1:30pm: BINGO With Prizes!
Join Kara upstairs in the activity center for BINGO! ! Limit 10 Guests! please sign up in the Activities Hallway.
1:45pm-3:30pm: Fisher Men Walk & Wiggly Bridge Hike
Let Kara Bring You to Fisherman’s Walk in York, Maine, it is a charming 1.7-mile out-and-back trail that offers scenic views along the York River. The trail bring you to the famous Wiggly Bridge where we will enjoy a walk through Steedman Woodsloop trail. (0.7 mile hike) harbor. Then we will turn back around and head back through fisherman walk. Making this total trip 2.4 miles of walking. Limit 9 guests. Please sign up in the Activities Hallway.
4:30pm-5:30pm: Decorate Wooden Trinket Boxes
Join Kara upstairs in the Activity Center to decorate a wooden trinket box with paint and treasures from the sea, such as shells, pebbles, and starfish. Limit 10 guests. Please sign up in the Activities Hallway. All ages welcome
Suggested Activity: Meetinghouse Museum Tour
Guided tours by the Historical Society of Wells and Ogunquit occur between 1pm and 4pm, free of charge (donations accepted). More info: wellsogunquithistory.org
Suggested Activity: Trivia at Garden Street Bowl in Kennebunk 7:00pm-9:00pm
Drinks, food and gaming fun! Free to play; prizes. Located at 11 Garden St., Kennebunk. Info: gardenstreetbowl.com
11:30am-1:30pm: Wiggly Bridge Distillery Tour
Let Kara drive you to Wiggly Bridge Distillery in York where you'll embark on a 1-hour tour of the distillery. The tour starts you out with one of their hand-crafted cocktails. While sipping on your cocktail of choice you’ll learn about Wiggly Bridge Distillery and the operation, as well as the distillation process. You’ll get the answer to the oh-so popular question: where does whiskey get its color? Go home with knowledge to impress your friends and family! You’ll end the tour with a tasting of all of their award winning spirits! 21+Cost: $31.45pp (includes taxes and fees); please pay at the front desk upon sign-up. Sign-ups MUST be completed by noon on Monday, 9/30, to give enough advance notice to the distillery in order to reserve your spot(s). Due to the small booking window, reservations are non-refundable. Limit 9 guests.
2:30pm-3:30pm: Sea glasses Art Making
Join Kara, the Activities Director, upstairs in the Activity Center, to make the perfect sea glasses art! Keep it as a souvenir or give it as a gift! Limit 10 guests. Please sign up in the Activity hallway. All ages welcome.
5:00pm-5:30pm: Explore Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge with Kara!
Take a short drive with Kara to a easy 1-mile walk through the woods with gorgeous views of the salt marsh and ocean. Limited 9 guest. Please sign up in the Activities Hallway
10:45am-1:00pm: 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. Dress warmly! We'll meet in the front lobby at 10:45am. Admission: $10pp (pay when you get there)
1:30pm-3:30pm: Join Kara For A Ride To Spiller Farms
Join Kara on a 20 min ride up to Spillers Farm, in Wells Maine to go pick your own apples enjoy fresh cider and homemade cider doughnuts! And of course a tractor ride! Perfect way to kick off the gorgeous fall time in New England. Limited 9 guest. Please sign up in the Activities Hallway. All ages welcome. Please Sign up by Wednesday @ Noon. Weather permitting.
4:30pm-5:30pm: Get Crafty! Picture Frame Keepsake
Meet Kara upstairs in the Activity Center to paint and decorate a wooden picture frame ocean-themed: you decide! Keep it as a souvenir or give it as a gift! Limit 10 Guests! Guest please sign up in the Activities Hallway.
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