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Family Fun & Kids Activities in Maine

Maine's variety — from ocean cliffs to western mountains and rivers — makes it a treasure for family activities, indoors and outdoors, in all seasons for any vacation. Among them are whale watch cruises, camping, children's museums, paddling, hiking, and much more.

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A Morning in Maine at Owl's Head - Rockland, ME
A Morning in Maine

3 Park Drive Rockland, ME, 04841 Phone: 207-691-7245

Set Sail on a Family Adventure

Create unforgettable family memories aboard Morning in Maine, a beautiful 55-foot sailboat cruising the scenic waters of Penobscot Bay. Whether you hop on for a morning, afternoon, or sunset sail, your two-hour cruise is packed with fun and discovery. Spot seabirds, harbor seals, and lighthouses as you relax on deck—or jump into the action and lend a hand in sailing the boat!

Families will especially love the Science Under Sail cruises, where a science educator leads hands-on activities using real oceanographic tools—perfect for curious kids. For a bigger adventure, set off on the six-hour trip to Monroe Island, ME, complete with beachcombing, hiking, and a lobster picnic lunch. Looking for something more personal? Private charters are also available.
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Chimp Chomping at York's Wild Kingdom - York, ME
York's Wild Kingdom

Route 1 - (GPS address: 1 Animal Park Road) York, ME, 03909 Phone: 207-363-4911

New England's Only Zoo AND Amusement Park

Get your tickets to the zoo at yorkzoo.com - Use the promo code VNEzoo25 to receive $2 off each adult ticket you purchase. In order to get this discount, you must buy your tickets online only. Discount codes may NOT be used at the in person ticket box. 

See African lions, a Bengal tiger, ring tail lemurs, and so much more at York’s Wild Kingdom! We have a wide range of animals in beautifully landscaped exhibits, just walking distance from the quaint beach town of York Beach. Here at YWK you can feed African pygmy goats, deer, ducks, and a flock of parakeets all by hand. Enjoy some rides in our amusement park or play a round on our mini golf course. Feel free to bring a picnic lunch or feast from our snack bars.
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Mom & Son 500x250 - Crab Apple Whitewater - The Forks, ME
Crab Apple Whitewater (ME)

3 Lake Moxie Road The Forks, ME, 04985 Phone: 800-553-7238

Guided family rafting trips down Maine’s rivers will create memories to last a lifetime

Create some family memories that will last a lifetime when you book a rafting trip with family owned and operated Crab Apple Whitewater in Maine. Experienced guides will lead you on extraordinary journeys on the Kennebec and Dead Rivers, from dramatic plunges and huge rolling waves to smaller rapids where you can get out and float next to your self-bailing raft. At the base camp on the Kennebec River, you’ll find a heated outdoor pool, paintball fields and a conference room where you can watch video of your day’s adventure. Lodging at the base camp runs from bunk-style rooms to suites with whirlpool tubs, and there’s a welcoming pub and restaurant. Stay over two nights and spend a day hiking to Maine’s highest waterfall, Moxie Falls.
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Funtown Splashtown USA Water Park Saco ME
Funtown Splashtown USA

Route 1 Saco, ME, 04072 Phone: 207-284-5139

Earn your kids’ undying affection and make family memories at this amusement and water park

Want to be a hero with the kids? Tell them you are going to Funtown Splashtown USA, where 50 rides await, from roller coasters to corkscrew water slides. At Funtown, they can plummet down New England’s longest and tallest log flume, sit and spin in a tea cup, zip through hairpin turns on a roller coaster or ride the carousel. Kiddie rides include boats, cars, swings, helicopters, canoes and planes. At Splashtown, thrill-seekers can plummet down a 60-foot-high slide feet first or race down a 45-foot slide head first on a mat. There’s also a swimming pool, and private cabanas for rent that seat eight. Dining options include cafes, a tiki bar with fruit smoothies, ice cream shops and a beer garden. A family owned and operated business, Funtown Splashtown puts guest safety first. Please review our health safety guidelines prior to your visit.
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Village by the Sea - Family Fun with Room to Stretch Out! - Wells, ME
Bumper Boats
Aquaboggan Water Park

980 Portland Road Saco, ME, 04072 Phone: 207-282-3112

Thrilling water slides, toddler-friendly splash zones, bumper boats, mini golf galore!

Aquaboggan Water Park in Saco, Maine is the ultimate spot for family fun in the summer sun. With high-speed waterslides like Turbo Drop and Stealth 5, a giant wave pool, and toddler-friendly play areas, there’s something for thrill-seekers and little splashers alike. When you're ready for a break from the water, head over to the Grand Prix Go-Kart track or enjoy a round of mini golf. Bumper Boats and the Aquasaucer add even more ways to play. Families love the free parking, picnic areas, and plenty of lounge chairs for relaxing between rides. For evening entertainment, don’t miss their Saco Drive-In – now located at water park – showing double features under the stars. It's the perfect end to a fun-filled day.

Opens for the 2025 season on June 28th 

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Childrens Museum & Theatre of Maine - Portland, ME
Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine

142 Free Street Portland, ME, 04101 Phone: 207-828-1234

Interactive exhibits at this Museum and theater span four floors, and special programming is offered daily. Features and exhibits include Toddle Park, Tide Pool Touch Tank, a rock climbing wall, the Space Shuttle, and the Music Garden, all great options for family activities on your next vacation or trip to Maine. Programs change frequently. Fun for all ages, but best for children younger than 12.
Hours: Open Wednesday thru Monday 9am - 4pm. Closed Tuesdays. General admission is $15.
Belfast and Moosehead Lake Railroad - Unity, ME
The Belfast and Moosehead Lake Railroad

212 Depot Street Unity, ME, 04988 Phone: 207-315-9410 Toll-Free: 888-317-2142

This 33-mile railroad line is one of the oldest continuously operating railroads in the United States. Scenic excursion trips leave from the historic depot in Unity at noon on Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, following a turntable demonstration at 11:30 a.m.
Old Fort Western - Augusta, ME
Old Fort Western

16 Cony Street Augusta, ME, 04330 Phone: 207-626-2385

Built in 1754, this National Historic Landmark is America's oldest surviving wooden fort. Visitors can tour the fort and its store, which contains hundreds of farming and forestry tools essential to the economic life of the settlement.
Hours: Open Memorial Day to Labor Day, 10am - 4pm. ; Check website for winter season dates & times.
Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad Museum - Portland, ME
Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad Company & Museum

49 Thames Street Portland, ME, 04101 Phone: 207-828-0814

The whole family will enjoy a trip along Portland, Maine’s waterfront in a historic narrow gauge railway coach, a perfect place to go during your next vacation when you are searching for fun family activities. Magnificent views of Portland's working waterfront aboard antique rail cars pulled by steam and diesel locomotives. Discover the unique two-foot gauge trains that linked rural Maine to the rest of the world. The museum is open daily from May 1 to October 31, and seasonally for special events such as the Christmastime Polar Express trains.