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Children's Museum & Theatre of Maine

Name: Children's Museum & Theatre of Maine
Address: 250 Thompson's Point Road, Portland, ME, 04102, US
Telephone: +12078281234
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Our new facility, now located at Thompson's Point, offers a science center (including a Maine watershed aquarium exhibit), theatre performances, a makerspace studio, and lots of opportunity to play inside and outside.

10/19/2026

Today we are giving a heartfelt THANK YOU to all of the generous partners who are helping to make After Dark Halloween! 💜

🎟️ Tickets and more information: www.kitetails.org/afterdark
📅 Thursday, October 29, 6 pm - 9 pm

After Dark Halloween is made possible by Silver Level sponsor Coffee By Design, Bronze Level sponsors Après, Chroma2Four, Corient, Coastal Maine Popcorn Co., and Hannaford Supermarkets, and Underwriter Plot Twist Pretzels.

10/18/2026

Get ready to hoot and howl, play, and discover with three special family events this Halloween season!
Learn more 🔗 www.kitetails.org/halloween

🎃 Hoot and Howl Family Halloween, Saturday, October 31, 9 am - 12 pm (Ticketed Event for All Attendees)
🎃 Hoot and Howl Halloween for Tots Celebration, Friday, October 30, 10 am - 12 pm (Included with Admission)
🎃 Play Your Way: A Sensory-Friendly Halloween Event, Friday, October 30, 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm (Free, Reservations Recommended)

Hoot and Howl Family Halloween was made possible by the generosity of the Presenting Sponsor, Hood, with additional support from The Little Gym of Scarborough, ME, Northeast Delta Dental, and Stone Coast Fund Services.

10/16/2026

This weekend: Youth Playwriting Festival
October 17 & 18, 11 am & 2 pm
🎟️ Purchase Tickets: www.kitetails.org/playfestival

Join us for an inspiring showcase of emerging voices and imaginative storytelling with twelve short plays written by individuals under 17 and performed by members of the CMTM acting company and guest artists.

Plays will be performed at 11 am and 2 pm both days in CMTM’s Maddy’s Theatre.

10/15/2026

After Dark Halloween is just TWO WEEKS away! 🎃
🎟️ Purchase tickets: www.kitetails.org/afterdark

Wondering what to expect? Your ticket includes:
🎶 Dancing with DJ Nate
💃 Live entertainment by Chartreuse Money and Bunny Wonderland
📸 Maine Magic Mirror Photobooth
🍬 Trick-or-Treating throughout the Museum
🦉 Interactive Hoot & Howl gesture animation experience courtesy of Chroma2Four and the students of Maine College of Art & Design
🥨 Small bites courtesy of Plot Twist Pretzels
🍿 Popcorn from Coastal Maine Popcorn Co.

Also onsite:
🌮 Ironclad Eats Food Truck, serving up a wild mashup of global and local flavors, packed into the mighty taco.
🥂 Bars on Two Floors, provided by Thompson's Point.
Please note: food truck and bars accept payment directly and are not included with your ticket.

And best of all, your ticket purchase supports CMTM's Community Fund, helping to open our doors to all children and families, regardless of financial or other hardship. 💜

10/11/2026

Today and tomorrow, celebrate Indigenous Peoples Day with art, music, making, and opportunities to learn from and connect with Indigenous artists! 💛
🎟️ Learn more and purchase tickets: www.kitetails.org/indigenous-peoples-day

Featuring guest artists Marissa Joly (Mi’kmaq) and Norma Randi Marshall (Passamaquoddy), along with the Burnurwurbskek Singers, this year’s celebration also marks the unveiling of a new mural in the IDEXX STEM Learning Hub. Created by Norma Randi Marshall (Passamaquoddy), the mural celebrates the life of the Sebago watershed and its meaningful relationship with Abenaki peoples. The mural was made possible through the generous partnership and support of Sebago Clean Waters, with additional funding from the Casco Bay Estuary Partnership.

Thank you to Bissell Brothers for their support of our Indigenous Peoples Day programming.

10/10/2026

Next Weekend: Youth Playwriting Festival 🎭
October 17 & 18, 11 am & 2 pm
🎟️ Purchase Tickets: www.kitetails.org/playfestival

Join us for an inspiring showcase of emerging voices and imaginative storytelling with twelve short plays written by individuals aged 17 and under and performed by members of the CMTM acting company and guest artists.

Plays will be performed at 11 am and 2 pm both days in CMTM’s Maddy’s Theatre.

10/07/2026

Tickets to After Dark Halloween are going so fast, it's scary! 👻 Do you have yours yet?

🎟️ Purchase tickets: www.kitetails.org/afterdark

Join us for CMTM's after-hours grown and ghoulish boo-bash! 🎃 After Dark is an adults-only event that includes full access to three floors of exhibits, activities, refreshments, and fun for those 21+.
📅 October 29, 2026 | 6 pm - 9 pm

Proceeds from After Dark Halloween support CMTM’s Community Fund, helping to open the doors to children and families. 💜

10/05/2026

Get ready to hoot and howl, play, and discover with three special family events this Halloween season! 👻
Learn more 🔗 www.kitetails.org/halloween

🎃 Hoot and Howl Family Halloween, Saturday, October 31, 9 am - 12 pm (Ticketed Event for All Attendees)
🎃 Hoot and Howl Halloween for Tots Celebration, Friday, October 30, 10 am - 12 pm (Included with Admission)
🎃 Play Your Way: A Sensory-Friendly Halloween Event, Friday, October 30, 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm (Free, Reservations Recommended)

Hoot and Howl Family Halloween was made possible by the generosity of the Presenting Sponsor, Hood, with additional support from The Little Gym of Scarborough, ME, Northeast Delta Dental, and Stone Coast Fund Services.

10/04/2026

On October 11 & 12, celebrate Indigenous Peoples Day with art, music, making, and opportunities to learn from and connect with Indigenous artists! 💛
🎟️ Learn more and purchase tickets: www.kitetails.org/indigenous-peoples-day

Featuring guest artists Marissa Joly (Mi’kmaq) and Norma Randi Marshall (Passamaquoddy), along with the Burnurwurbskek Singers, this year’s celebration also marks the unveiling of a new mural in the IDEXX STEM Learning Hub. Created by Norma Randi Marshall (Passamaquoddy), the mural celebrates the life of the Sebago watershed and its meaningful relationship with Abenaki peoples. The mural was made possible through the generous partnership and support of Sebago Clean Waters, with additional funding from the Casco Bay Estuary Partnership.

Thank you to Bissell Brothers for their support of our Indigenous Peoples Day programming.

Address

250 Thompson's Point Road
Portland, ME
04102

Opening Hours

Monday	10am - 4pm
Wednesday	10am - 4pm
Thursday	10am - 4pm
Friday	10am - 4pm
Saturday	9am - 4pm
Sunday	9am - 4pm

Telephone

+12078281234

Website

http://www.kitetails.org/

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