Join the Maine State Museum and the Children’s Discovery Museum of Central Maine for a morning of hands-on activities, special demos, and more, all centered around celebrating the beautiful state of Maine!

Saturday, October 5th, 10:00 am to 1:00 pm in Augusta’s Capitol Park.

MaineFest is a free, family-friendly event with activities for different ages. We will be joined by other organizations who are bringing their own fun!

Free parking is available on Union Street, as well as in the lot across from the park (by 19 Union St.). You can also walk across State Street from the Capitol Building and Maine State Museum parking lot.

We look forward to seeing you at this free event!

In 2024 we will be joined by the following organizations:

Children’s Discovery Museum

Maine State Museum

Friends of the Cobbossee Watershed

Lithgow Public Library

UMaine Cooperative Extension in Kennebec County

Forest Society of Maine

Maine State Library

Adaptive Outdoor Education Center

Waterville Creates

Colby College Museum of Art

Help Me Grow

Lisa the Free Book Lady