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🍎✨ Apple season is here in Maine! ✨🍎Looking for the perfect spot to go apple picking with your family before the season ...
09/15/2025

🍎✨ Apple season is here in Maine! ✨🍎
Looking for the perfect spot to go apple picking with your family before the season ends? We’ve rounded up orchards across Maine (A–Z) so you can find the one closest to you.

Hey fam!We’ve been a little quieter than usual here on Mainely Parents. Between the hustle of back-to-school season and ...
09/13/2025

Hey fam!

We’ve been a little quieter than usual here on Mainely Parents. Between the hustle of back-to-school season and helping our kids settle into new routines, and then the heaviness of this past week’s news, our family has been feeling both tired and heartbroken. 💙

Like so many of you, we’re carrying the weight of raising children in a world that doesn’t always feel safe. We believe every child deserves to feel secure at school and every family deserves safe, thriving communities. Violence is never the answer, and moments like these are a stark reminder of how much our communities need strong mental health resources and support systems.

We chose to step back for a moment and focus on what matters most — our family.

That said, we’re so grateful for this community and excited about the partnerships and content we have lined up for the coming weeks. You can expect us to be back to our regular programming by Monday. Thank you for being here with us through the busy seasons and the heavy ones too.

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📚 🐠 Reading, Writing & Water Safety ✏️🐠Make swim lessons part of your child’s back-to-school routine! Confidence in the ...
09/09/2025

📚 🐠 Reading, Writing & Water Safety ✏️🐠
Make swim lessons part of your child’s back-to-school routine!

Confidence in the pool means confidence in school. Let Goldfish Swim School, Portland lead the way. Make a splash this school year with life-saving skills, confidence, and fun!

👉 Enroll Today and add water safety to their list of essentials.

https://goldfishswimschool.com/portland

40% of Mainers voted absentee in the last election. Question 1 would dismantle that system and make it harder for thousa...
08/19/2025

40% of Mainers voted absentee in the last election. Question 1 would dismantle that system and make it harder for thousands of families to have their voices heard.

Absentee ballots matter for Maine families: they give parents flexibility around childcare and work, make voting possible for rural households, and let kids see their parents model civic engagement.

This November, it’s critical to understand what Question 1 would change — and how it could impact families across our state. 🗳️

Last call! 🚨 Today’s your final chance to join WinterKids’ 25 Days of Movement Challenge!Your free packet includes a mov...
08/13/2025

Last call! 🚨 Today’s your final chance to join WinterKids’ 25 Days of Movement Challenge!

Your free packet includes a movement calendar, fun daily activity ideas, and resources to help your family stay active all month long!

Sign up here 👇🏼
https://winterkids.org/celebrating-25-years/25-days-of-movement/

📚💛 Back-to-school season can be stressful for families already stretched thin.If you’re worried about affording supplies...
08/11/2025

📚💛 Back-to-school season can be stressful for families already stretched thin.
If you’re worried about affording supplies this year, you’re not alone — and you’re not without options.

We’ve gathered 12 free school supply programs in Maine where parents can go directly to get backpacks, pencils, notebooks, and more — no school referral needed.

These programs exist to make sure every child starts the year prepared, supported, and ready to learn.

📌 Save this post so you have it when you need it — and please share to help spread the word to other Maine families.

Note: Most programs don’t require eligibility documentation, but be sure to read the fine print and check if advance sign-up is required before you go.

Maine isn’t short on things to do this weekend! 😳 here are just SOME of the many things going on all weekend long!✨ALL W...
08/01/2025

Maine isn’t short on things to do this weekend! 😳 here are just SOME of the many things going on all weekend long!

✨ALL WEEKEND✨
Maine Lobster Festival (Rockland)


Wild Blueberry Weekend


Union Fair


S**o Drive In (feat. Superman and Fantastic Four)


Portland Sea Dogs


✨FRIDAY 8/1✨
L.L. Bean Family Movie Night (feat. Finding Nemo)


✨SATURDAY 8/2✨
TD Beach to Beacon (Cape Elizabeth)
*Registration sold out, but great event to view!


Kids Day on the Farm @ Bumbleroot Organic Farm, Windham


Brunswick Landing Block Party @ Brunswick Landing

Portland Farmers Market @ Deering Oaks Park


Open Farm @ Sunflower Farm Creamery


Little Builders Fairy Houses @ Growing Littles in Maine
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L.L. Bean Concert in the Park (feat. Toby McAllister & The Sierra Sounds
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✨SUNDAY 8/3✨
Maine Reptile Expo Lewiston Colisee_drew_and_his_animals_too

Out in the Park (Bethel)


Looking for other ideas? Check out mainelyparents.com for more!

Did you know kids get in FREE at the Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens every Wednesday through July and August? Thanks to ...
07/20/2025

Did you know kids get in FREE at the Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens every Wednesday through July and August? Thanks to a partnership with L.L. Bean, kids can explore the gardens at no extra cost to families. No need to reserve tickets—just bring them along with a ticketed adult, and they’ll check them in at the door.
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To save even more money, we recommend buying adult tickets online in advance which saves $4!
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For more information and to reserve your adult tickets, check out their website at mainegardens.org
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🚨 What’s Happening in Education — and Why Maine Families Should CareThe Department of Education is under threat — and th...
07/18/2025

🚨 What’s Happening in Education — and Why Maine Families Should Care

The Department of Education is under threat — and the impact would hit Maine’s schools hard. From the loss of after-school programs to rising local taxes, this isn’t just a federal issue. It’s a family issue.

We broke it all down in this post — what’s happening, how it affects Maine (especially rural communities), and what you can do right now to protect our schools.

📣 What You Can Do:
✔️ Call your representatives
✔️ Attend your local school board meetings
✔️ Stay informed and involved
✔️ Share this post to help other families understand what’s at stake

📚 Resources to Follow:
– maine.gov/doe (Maine Department of Education updates)
– nea.org
– mainepublic.org

🗳️ We fight for our kids by showing up—locally, statewide, and nationally.

Follow for more Maine-centered policy updates, parenting resources, and ways to take action.

☀️ Summer’s in full swing—but there’s still time to make a splash! ☀️Goldfish Swim School - Portland is offering Jump St...
07/14/2025

☀️ Summer’s in full swing—but there’s still time to make a splash! ☀️

Goldfish Swim School - Portland is offering Jump Start Clinics—a fun, fast-track swim lesson option designed to help swimmers gain confidence and skills in just one week. With four consecutive lessons (Tuesday–Friday) with the same instructor at the same time each day, kids see real results, fast! 🏊‍♀️💦

📅 Weekly sessions now through August 15

📍 Goldfish Swim School – Portland

🕒 Consistency = Confidence + Progress

Perfect for busy summer schedules and swimmers eager to make the most of the season. There’s still time to jump in and make waves before summer winds down! 🌊✨

👉 REGISTER today! (link in our bio)
https://goldfishswimschool.com

Kid-approved cabins? Check ✔️ We stayed overnight at the Desert of Maine and were so happy with how family-friendly thei...
07/08/2025

Kid-approved cabins? Check ✔️

We stayed overnight at the Desert of Maine and were so happy with how family-friendly their on-site cabins are — just a short walk from all the attractions, but tucked into quiet, wooded surroundings.

📍Desert of Maine, Freeport, Maine


Some of our favorite kid-friendly touches:
🛏️ Multiple sleeping options to fit your crew comfortably
🚪 Private outdoor space for playing, relaxing, or morning coffee
🛁 A full bathroom (a big win with littles!)
🍽️ Kitchenette with cooktop, sink, and mini fridge for snacks & meals
🪑 Built-in seating area for meals, games, and winding down
🌿 Plenty of open space inside and out so no one feels cramped

If you’re visiting with kids, we definitely recommend making it an overnight!
Note: Amenities vary by cabin type — check their site to find the best fit for your stay.

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