IMAGINATION BALL

A Play-filled Benefit Auction for the Children's Museum & Theatre of Maine

  • Date: Friday, May 9, 2025

  • Time: 7 pm to 10 pm  (Host Committee Reception Begins at 6 pm)

  • Location: 250 Thompson’s Point Road, Portland, Maine

  • Theme: Embrace Emotions

Step into a world of imagination and play at CMTM’s first IMAGINATION BALL!

Guests will journey through three vibrant floors filled with interactive exhibits, playful activities, delicious food and drinks, and hundreds of enticing auction packages.

Whether you attend in person or participate online, your involvement will help to foster creativity, learning, and play for all children.

With a diverse range of items and experiences available, this is your chance to give back while treating yourself and your loved ones.

Proceeds from the Imagination Ball help to open the door to all children and families through CMTM's Community Fund.

Current initiatives made possible by the Community Fund include:

  • Year-Long Scholarship Memberships for families in need

  • Free or discounted admission for the Museum & Maddy's Theatre performances

  • Educational Outreach programming to schools and community organizations

  • Free Community Partner Nights for local community service organizations

  • Free Play Your Way sessions for families of children with sensory processing challenges
     

Your support makes all the difference and will bring hands-on learning to children near and far and from all walks of life.

Thank you for being part of our community!

 
 

Imagination Ball is presented by Maine Community Bank

 

Host Committee

Thank you to this growing list of CMTM community members for their generous support

  • Rachael & Justin Alfond

  • Michael Bourque & Kendra Connelly

  • Chris & Jennie Coyne

  • Brent Barnes & Scott Stevens

  • Emily Bruce & David Plumb

  • Chris & Kolleen Dougherty

  • Heather & Mark Hochstein

  • Harry Hollenberg & Ann Budner

  • Gretchen Johnson

  • Sadie & Chandler Jones

  • Celine Kuhn

  • Josh & Marci Murphy

  • Julie & Michael Ouellette

  • Cameron & Jordan Peden

  • Phil & Ula Polsky

  • Harry & Anne Pringle

  • Gail Ringel & Jay Wylie

  • Lucas & Yemaya St. Clair

  • Kristin & Warren Valdmanis

  • Stuart & Karen Watson

  • Jodi Williams & Acacia Lamb

SPONSORSHIP AND DONATION OPPORTUNITIES

Thank you for considering sponsoring or contributing to our 2025 benefit auction, the Imagination Ball. All proceeds from this fundraiser go directly to our Community fund, supporting our access and inclusion initiatives.

Sponsorship Deadline: March 31, 2025

Donation Deadline: April 18, 2025. All Auction Items Due to CMTM by April 25, 2025.