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Play Your Way: DINO Egg Hunt
Apr
17
4:30 PM16:30
Play Your Way

Play Your Way: DINO Egg Hunt

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Play Your Way is a monthly playtime for anyone who would benefit from a quieter, low-key play session at the Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine (CMTM), designed for families affected by Autism, Sensory Processing Disorder, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Down Syndrome, or other challenges. This month, we’re hosting a sensory-friendly egg hunt!

A Mama Dinosaur left her eggs throughout the Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine, and we need help collecting them! Search for colorful dino eggs throughout the exhibits. Stop by MakerSpace to create a dinosaur-themed craft, explore fossils, and have a tasty snack to finish out the celebration.

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Play Your Way
Mar
20
4:30 PM16:30
Play Your Way

Play Your Way

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Play Your Way is on the way! Mark your calendar for this regularly scheduled event at the Children's Museum & Theatre of Maine, designed for anyone who would benefit from a quieter, low-key experience. It's an ideal time for families affected by Autism, Sensory Processing Disorder, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Down Syndrome, or other challenges to explore the Museum & Theatre, connect with other families, and see if it’s the right fit for you and your loved ones.

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CANCELED: Play Your Way - Love Celebration
Feb
13
4:30 PM16:30
Play Your Way

CANCELED: Play Your Way - Love Celebration

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Play Your Way is on the way! Mark your calendar for this regularly scheduled event at the Children's Museum & Theatre of Maine, designed for anyone who would benefit from a quieter, low-key experience. It's an ideal time for families affected by Autism, Sensory Processing Disorder, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, or other challenges to explore the Museum & Theatre, connect with other families, and see if it’s the right fit for you and your loved ones.

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Play Your Way
Jan
16
4:30 PM16:30
Play Your Way

Play Your Way

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Play Your Way is on the way! Mark your calendar for this regularly scheduled event at the Children's Museum & Theatre of Maine, designed for anyone who would benefit from a quieter, low-key experience. It's an ideal time for families affected by Autism, Sensory Processing Disorder, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Down Syndrome, or other challenges to explore the Museum & Theatre, connect with other families, and see if it’s the right fit for you and your loved ones.

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Play Your Way: New Year's Eve Indoor Beach Party
Dec
31
9:00 AM09:00
Play Your Way

Play Your Way: New Year's Eve Indoor Beach Party

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At this month's Play Your Way, we're ringing in the New Year with a special indoor seaside celebration! Meet real sea creatures like sea stars and anemones, create a sea star wand in MakerSpace, and stop by the snack shack for a summer-themed treat. Then, countdown to 2025 with a special interactive performance and Sea Star Drop in CMTM’s Maddy’s Theatre. CMTM is open to the general public from 10am-4pm for more indoor beach party fun. Play Your Way families are welcome to stay past 10am but please note that it will be a festive and full atmosphere! 

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Play Your Way
Nov
14
4:30 PM16:30
Play Your Way

Play Your Way

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  • Google Calendar ICS

Play Your Way is on the way! Mark your calendar for this regularly scheduled event at the Children's Museum & Theatre of Maine, designed for anyone who would benefit from a quieter, low-key experience. It's an ideal time for families affected by Autism, Sensory Processing Disorder, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, or other challenges to explore the Museum & Theatre, connect with other families, and see if it’s the right fit for you and your loved ones.

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Play Your Way: Sensory-Friendly Trick-or-Treat
Oct
25
4:30 PM16:30
Play Your Way

Play Your Way: Sensory-Friendly Trick-or-Treat

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It's time for CMTM's annual, one-of-a-kind, sensory-friendly Halloween-themed playtime! This event includes trick-or-treating, Halloween art time, exploring the museum exhibits, and a small snack. Play Your Way is an ongoing sensory-friendly play time open to anyone who would benefit from a quieter, low-key experience. This is the perfect time for families affected by Autism, Sensory Processing Disorder, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, or other challenges to explore CMTM, meet other families with similar experiences, and see if the Museum & Theatre is the right fit for you and your family.

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Play Your Way
Sep
19
4:00 PM16:00
Play Your Way

Play Your Way

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  • Google Calendar ICS

Join us for a special playtime for anyone who would benefit from a quieter, low-key play session at CMTM. Play Your Way is designed for families affected by Autism, Sensory Processing Disorder, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, or other challenges. Play Your Way offers families the opportunity to explore the Museum & Theatre, meet other families with similar experiences, and see if CMTM is the right fit for you and your family.

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Play Your Way
Aug
15
4:00 PM16:00
Play Your Way

Play Your Way

  • The Children's Museum & Theatre of Maine (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join us for a special playtime for anyone who would benefit from a quieter, low-key play session at CMTM. Play Your Way is designed for families affected by Autism, Sensory Processing Disorder, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, or other challenges. Play Your Way offers families the opportunity to explore the Museum & Theatre, meet other families with similar experiences, and see if CMTM is the right fit for you and your family.

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Play Your Way
Jul
11
4:00 PM16:00
Play Your Way

Play Your Way

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  • Google Calendar ICS

Join us for a special playtime for anyone who would benefit from a quieter, low-key play session at CMTM. Play Your Way is designed for families affected by Autism, Sensory Processing Disorder, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, or other challenges. Play Your Way offers families the opportunity to explore the Museum & Theatre, meet other families with similar experiences, and see if CMTM is the right fit for you and your family.

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Play Your Way
May
23
4:00 PM16:00
Play Your Way

Play Your Way

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  • Google Calendar ICS

Join us for a special playtime for anyone who would benefit from a quieter, low-key play session at the Museum & Theatre. This is the perfect time for families affected by Autism, Sensory Processing Disorder, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, or other challenges to explore the Museum & Theatre, meet other families with similar experiences, and see if the Museum & Theatre is the right fit for you and your family.

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Play Your Way: Thursday Evening Play Session
Feb
29
4:00 PM16:00
Play Your Way

Play Your Way: Thursday Evening Play Session

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  • Google Calendar ICS

Join us for a special playtime for anyone who would benefit from a quieter, low-key play session at CMTM. This is the perfect time for families affected by Autism, Sensory Processing Disorder, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, or other challenges to explore the Museum & Theatre, meet other families with similar experiences, and see if the Museum & Theatre is the right fit for you and your family.

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Play Your Way
Jan
22
9:00 AM09:00
Play Your Way

Play Your Way

  • The Children's Museum & Theatre of Maine (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join us for a special playtime for anyone who would benefit from a quieter, low-key play session at the Museum & Theatre. This is the perfect time for families affected by Autism, Sensory Processing Disorder, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, or other challenges to explore the Museum & Theatre, meet other families with similar experiences, and see if the Museum & Theatre is the right fit for you and your family.

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Play Your Way: New Years Eve Indoor Beach Party
Dec
31
9:00 AM09:00
Play Your Way

Play Your Way: New Years Eve Indoor Beach Party

  • The Children's Museum & Theatre of Maine (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Play Your Way is a special playtime for anyone who would benefit from a quieter, low-key play session at the Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine (CMTM), designed for families affected by Autism, Sensory Processing Disorder, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, or other challenges.

This morning, celebrate the new year with a special indoor seaside celebration! Meet real sea creatures like sea stars and anemones, create a sea star wand in the Makerspace, and have a summer-themed snack. Countdown to 2024 with a special Sea Star Drop in Maddy's Theatre.

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Nov
17
4:30 PM16:30
Play Your Way

Play Your Way

  • The Children's Museum & Theatre of Maine (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join us for a special playtime for anyone who would benefit from a quieter, low-key play session at the Museum & Theatre. This is the perfect time for families affected by Autism, Sensory Processing Disorder, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, or other challenges to explore the Museum & Theatre, meet other families with similar experiences, and see if the Museum & Theatre is the right fit for you and your family.

These play sessions are FREE thanks to a generous sponsorship by WEX and the Miller Foundation.

Admission is free but please RSVP using the button.

Questions about the event? Contact Lily Gilbert at lily@kitetails.org or 207-828-1234 x230

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Oct
20
4:30 PM16:30
Play Your Way

Play Your Way

  • The Children's Museum & Theatre of Maine (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join us for a special playtime for anyone who would benefit from a quieter, low-key play session at the Museum & Theatre. This is the perfect time for families affected by Autism, Sensory Processing Disorder, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, or other challenges to explore the Museum & Theatre, meet other families with similar experiences, and see if the Museum & Theatre is the right fit for you and your family.

These play sessions are FREE thanks to a generous sponsorship by WEX and the Miller Foundation.

Admission is free but please RSVP using the button.

Questions about the event? Contact Lily Gilbert at lily@kitetails.org or 207-828-1234 x230

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Sep
29
4:30 PM16:30
Play Your Way

Play Your Way

  • The Children's Museum & Theatre of Maine (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join us for a special playtime for anyone who would benefit from a quieter, low-key play session at the Museum & Theatre. This is the perfect time for families affected by Autism, Sensory Processing Disorder, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, or other challenges to explore the Museum & Theatre, meet other families with similar experiences, and see if the Museum & Theatre is the right fit for you and your family.

These play sessions are FREE thanks to a generous sponsorship by WEX and the Miller Foundation.

Admission is free but please RSVP using the button.

Questions about the event? Contact Lily Gilbert at lily@kitetails.org or 207-828-1234 x230

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Jul
14
4:30 PM16:30
Play Your Way

Play Your Way: Sensory Friendly Play Session

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  • Google Calendar ICS

Join us for a special playtime for anyone who would benefit from a quieter, low-key play session at the Museum & Theatre. This is the perfect time for families affected by Autism, Sensory Processing Disorder, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, or other challenges to explore the Museum & Theatre, meet other families with similar experiences, and see if the Museum & Theatre is the right fit for you and your family. 

This event is FREE thanks to our generous sponsors WEX, Unum, Gorham Savings Bank, and the Miller Foundation. All parking on Thompson's Point is paid parking. Please pay using one of the onsite kiosks or the Passport to Park phone app. Reservations required.

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May
5
4:30 PM16:30
Play Your Way

Play Your Way

  • The Children's Museum & Theatre of Maine (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join us for a special playtime for anyone who would benefit from a quieter, low-key play session at the Museum & Theatre. This is the perfect time for families affected by Autism, Sensory Processing Disorder, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, or other challenges to explore the Museum & Theatre, meet other families with similar experiences, and see if the Museum & Theatre is the right fit for you and your family. 

RSVP in advance is required for this event.

This play session is FREE thanks to a generous sponsorship by WEX, Unum, Gorham Savings Bank, and the Miller Foundation.

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Mar
10
4:30 PM16:30
Play Your Way

Play Your Way

  • The Children's Museum & Theatre of Maine (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join us for a special playtime for anyone who would benefit from a quieter, low-key play session at the Museum & Theatre. This is the perfect time for families affected by Autism, Sensory Processing Disorder, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, or other challenges to explore the Museum & Theatre, meet other families with similar experiences, and see if the Museum & Theatre is the right fit for you and your family. 

This play session is FREE thanks to a generous sponsorship by WEX, Unum and the Miller Foundation.

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Jan
27
4:30 PM16:30
Play Your Way

Play Your Way

  • The Children's Museum & Theatre of Maine (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join us for a special playtime for anyone who would benefit from a quieter, low-key play session at the Museum & Theatre. This is the perfect time for families affected by Autism, Sensory Processing Disorder, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, or other challenges to explore the Museum & Theatre, meet other families with similar experiences, and see if the Museum & Theatre is the right fit for you and your family. 

This play session is FREE thanks to a generous sponsorship by WEX.

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Oct
28
5:00 PM17:00
Play Your Way

Play Your Way: Sensory Trick Or Treat!

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Come experience a low-key Halloween at the Children's Museum & Theatre of Maine during a festive playtime for children with sensory integration challenges. Follow a trick or treat visual map to find treats throughout the Museum & Theatre, play in our exhibits, and show off your costume in a warm and inviting atmosphere. This is a perfect time for families affected by Autism, Down syndrome, Sensory Processing Disorder, or other challenges to experience the Museum & Theatre and celebrate the season. Our staff will make special adjustments to our normal exhibit lighting and sound design; noise-reducing headphones will be available. A limited number of visitors will be admitted to ensure a calm and welcoming play environment. 

Masks are required for everyone ages 5 & up and recommended for ages 2-4. We understand that it can be challenging to wear masks due to sensory challenges, but please do your best to have your child wear a mask. Masks are not required in our outdoor exhibits.

This event is FREE thanks to our long-time sponsor WEX. All parking on Thompson's Point is paid parking using one of the onsite kiosks or the Passport to Park phone app. Reservations are required - please hit the RSVP button to make your reservation!

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