Programs & Events
Photo disclaimer: please note that by participating in our programming, you or your child may have pictures taken by staff members for marketing purposes. We will never share identifying information, but will use the photos to promote the museum and our programs. If you do not want your child's photo taken, please speak with a staff member at the event.
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October 17
6:00 pm 'til late
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Join us for a grown-ups only evening fundraiser in the exhibit hall of the Children’s Discovery Museum.
Have you ever wondered how beer is brewed? Want to try your hand at milling some grain? How many fish can you catch in under a minute at our fishing hole? We are planning a night of play, learning, and community and we hope you will join us.
Come enjoy a tasty tactile experience featuring local artisans, including Cushnoc Brewing Co, Freedom's Edge Cider, Maine Grains, Crooked Face Creamery, and Early Ground Farm, paired with
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hands-on activities
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creative competitions
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a wine pull
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and more...
all to support the Children’s Discovery Museum.
Plus, every donation goes twice as far! An anonymous donor will match all Play it Forward silent auction bids, live auction bids, and donations connected to our October 17th event — dollar for dollar.
Tickets are $50/ticket or a table of 8 tickets for $350.
Trail of Treats
October 25, 2025
1pm-3pm
at Viles Arboretum in Augusta
$3 per child (3 and under free)
FREE for Members
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Wander a scenic loop at Viles Arboretum, where each stop along the way offers hands-on activities, nature-inspired fun, and a few tasty treats. Families of all ages are invited to enjoy the season with an outdoor adventure of learning, play, and just a touch of Halloween magic.
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Fun Fund
Give the gift of fun to another child this season with our Fun Fund: all donations will be used to gift admission to our programs and events to a family that otherwise may not be able to participate.
This project was born through the idea that as a community we can come together to offer opportunities to play to all children.
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To donate, please use the button.
The Fun Fund is intended to provide admission to special events and program or for the use of an Annual Membership. To use the Fun Fund, please send us an email to let us know!