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Celebrate Big Night at CMTM

  • The Children's Museum & Theatre of Maine 250 Thompsons Point Rd Portland, ME, 04102 United States (map)

Celebrate Big Night with CMTM

  • March 8 to March 11, 2024

  • Daily Programming

Every spring in the land we now call Maine, hundreds of thousands of amphibians awaken to leave their underground homes in the pouring rain to make the journey to vernal pools, known as Big Night. Salamanders and frogs can travel up to half a mile, crossing roads to begin the next phase of amphibious life cycles.

Join us as we celebrate the upcoming spring Big Night with special programming focused on the life cycle of frogs, the importance of vernal pools, and interactive learning. Each day highlights a variety of educational, hands-on activities in addition to exploring the exhibits. All programs are included with admission. Meet a Frog requires registration. Check out our daily specials on the chalkboard when you arrive!


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Schedule - Friday, March 8 

  • 9:30 am - 10 am - Vernal Pool Sensory Table: Life of a Frog

    Every spring in the land we now call Maine, hundreds of thousands of amphibians, such as frogs, awaken to leave their underground homes in the pouring rain to make the journey to vernal pools, known as Big Night. Learn about this unique amphibian migration by creating a mini vernal pool to reenact the life cycle of a frog. Included with Admission.

  • 10:15 am - 10:45 am - Visiting Scientist: Greg LeClair

    Have you ever caught a frog or discovered a salamander scurrying over a rock? Come meet scientist Greg LeClair, who is an amphibian expert and the founder of a citizen science project called The Maine Big Night. Maine Big Night is a special night of the year when folks help amphibians cross roads to reach their breeding grounds. Explore the amphibians in Maine and get tips on how you can help them at Big Night! Included with Admission.

  • 11:00 am - 11:30 am - Pop-Up Play - It’s a BIG Night!

    It’s a big night for our spotted salamander friend in the theatre. Imagine and create the sound of spring waking up, meet a spotted salamander puppet, and find out how to be a salamander ambassador. Included with Admission.

  • 2:00 pm - 2:30 pm - Pop-Up Play - It’s a BIG Night!

    It’s a big night for our spotted salamander friend in the theatre. Imagine and create the sound of spring waking up, meet a spotted salamander puppet, and find out how to be a salamander ambassador. Included with Admission.

  • 2:30 pm - 3 pm - Citizen Science: Big Night!

    Every spring in the land we now call Maine, hundreds of thousands of amphibians awaken to leave their underground homes in the pouring rain to make the journey to vernal pools, known as Big Night. Join us to read a story of a family who helps amphibians on Big Night and make a poster featuring your favorite amphibian. Included with Admission.

Earlier Event: March 7
Theatre for Tots
Later Event: March 9
Celebrate Big Night at CMTM