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Portland, ME family weekend: Friday, November 13 – Sunday, November 15

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Big outings first: festivals, farms, shows and attractions, mixing free and paid, for a range of ages.

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 ↗

More big outings

Nov 14 – Jan 2 · 4pm–9pm

Gardens Aglow

Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens — Boothbay · Lincoln Co. · Portland

Huge holiday light show across the botanical gardens.

  • Ages 0-2
  • Ages 3-5
  • Ages 6-10
  • 11+
  • Big outing
  • Paid: Adult $20–28; child $10–18 by night (members save 20%)

Thu–Sun plus select dates; closed Thanksgiving. Shuttle from Boothbay Harbor Town Office. About an hour from Portland.

Details at Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens ↗

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

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9 events for the weekend of Nov 13–15, with 7 free and 8 indoors.

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