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Rainy-day (indoor) things to do with kids in Portland, ME

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Weekend of Nov 13–15

Big outings

Sat, Nov 14 · 10am–4pm

Kids Con New England

DoubleTree by Hilton — South Portland · Cumberland Co. · Portland

Kid-focused comic con promoting art education and literacy, with comic creators, activities and workshops.

  • Ages 6-10
  • 11+
  • Big outing
  • Paid
  • Indoors
Details at Kids Con New England ↗

Museums, gardens & more

Library storytimes & programs (6, free)

From Portland Public Library and local venue calendars. Some need registration; check the library page.

Friday, Nov 13

10:15amBaby Storytime · Peaks Island Branch, Portland 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

Saturday, Nov 14

Weekend of Nov 20–22

Library storytimes & programs (5, free)

From Portland Public Library and local venue calendars. Some need registration; check the library page.

Friday, Nov 20

10:15amBaby Storytime · Peaks Island Branch, Portland 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

Saturday, Nov 21

Weekend of Nov 27–29

Big outings

Nov 27 – Nov 29 · 2pm

Maine State Ballet: The Nutcracker

Merrill Auditorium — Portland · Cumberland Co. · Portland

Maine State Ballet's holiday Nutcracker.

  • Ages 0-2
  • Ages 3-5
  • Ages 6-10
  • 11+
  • Big outing
  • Paid: $23–$89
  • Indoors

2pm shows Nov 27–29; run continues through Dec 6.

Details at PortTix ↗

Library storytimes & programs (4, free)

From Portland Public Library and local venue calendars. Some need registration; check the library page.

Friday, Nov 27

10:15amBaby Storytime · Peaks Island Branch, Portland 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

Saturday, Nov 28

Weekend of Dec 4–6

Library storytimes & programs (5, free)

From Portland Public Library and local venue calendars. Some need registration; check the library page.

Friday, Dec 4

10:15amBaby Storytime · Peaks Island Branch, Portland 0-2 · 3-5 · Free
5:30pmLavender Choir · Downtown Branch, Portland 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Saturday, Dec 5

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23 indoor events over the next 4 weekends: library programs, museum activities and workshops. Back to the full Portland, ME weekend guide.

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