Looking for events, activities, performances, and community happenings in the Kennebec Valley?

Each week, Kennebec Valley Voice highlights a selection of local events in the newsletter, but there is often more happening across Waterville, Augusta, Winslow, and surrounding communities than we can fit into a single issue.

This page serves as the weekly events hub for the region. Here you’ll find featured events, additional local happenings, arts and culture opportunities, recurring programs, family-friendly activities, business networking, volunteer opportunities, and community gatherings.

Featured Events This Week

TUESDAY, MAY 27

Augusta Farmers Market at Mill Park Every Tuesday · 2:00–6:00 p.m. Mill Park, 1 Water Street, Augusta Free to attend · All ages · Walk-in welcome Local produce, baked goods, meats, cheese, and more along the Kennebec River. Running May through October under the pavilion.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 28

Mid-Maine Chamber Business-to-Business Showcase Thursday, May 28 · Noon–6:00 p.m. Thomas College Field House, 180 West River Road, Waterville Free admission and parking · $1,000 cash prize drawing · All ages · Walk-in welcome The Valley's largest annual business showcase. Open to the public.

THURSDAY, MAY 29

Waterville Farmers Market at Head of Falls Every Thursday · 2:00–6:00 p.m. · Rain or shine Head of Falls, 60 Front Street, Waterville Free to attend · All ages · Walk-in welcome More than 20 vendors back along the river for the season.

The Janzen Boys — Johnson Hall Opera House Friday, May 29 · 7:30 p.m. 280 Water Street, Gardiner Cost: Check johnsonhall.org · All ages · Walk-in if available Father-and-son folk/roots trio from Winnipeg. Tight harmonies and heartfelt songs in one of the Valley's most intimate stages.

The Tin Woman — The Playhouse at Waterville Station May 29 · 7:30 p.m. (also May 30, June 5, 6 at 7:30 p.m. · May 31, June 7 at 2:00 p.m.) 17 Railroad Square, Waterville Cost: $15 adults / $12 students & seniors · Tickets: theplayhouse.me · All ages Heartfelt drama about a heart transplant recipient who seeks out her donor's family. Sharp, funny, and genuinely moving.

Arrested Development — Waterville Opera House Friday, May 29 · 8:00 p.m. 1 Common Street, Waterville Tickets from $105 · watervillecreates.org · Adults · 28 tickets remaining as of press time Hip-hop trailblazers behind "Tennessee" and "Mr. Wendal" — an intimate venue for a genuinely influential act.

FRIDAY, MAY 30

Kennebec Behavioral Health Signs of Hope 5K Walk Saturday, May 30 · 9:00 a.m. Sports field next to the Augusta YMCA, Augusta Free · Registration: kbhmaine.org · Family friendly · Same-day registration 9–10 a.m. A community walk focused on mental health awareness. Hope Markers along the route. Not a race — a gathering.

Erskine Academy All-Class Alumni Reunion — Brunch & Boards Saturday, May 30 · 10:00 a.m. 309 Windsor Road, South China Brunch complimentary · Cornhole tournament $15/player · Family friendly (kids activities ages 10 and under) · Pre-registration encouraged at erskineacademy.org Open to all Erskine alumni. Brunch at 10:30, cornhole at 11:30, campus tours, food truck on site. Special recognition for the Class of 1976.

SUNDAY, MAY 31

Livingston Taylor — Johnson Hall Opera House Sunday, May 31 · 7:30 p.m. 280 Water Street, Gardiner $30 · Tickets: johnsonhall.org · All ages · Doors 6:30 p.m. Five decades of songwriting and stage presence. James Taylor's brother plays downtown Gardiner. One of Maine's most anticipated shows of the season.

ONGOING THROUGH THE WEEK

The Righteous Brothers — Waterville Opera House Wednesday, May 27 · 7:00 p.m. 1 Common Street, Waterville Tickets from $136 · watervillecreates.org · Adults Blue-eyed soul legends — "You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin'" and a catalog of #1 classics. Doors open one hour before showtime.

Painted Fiction — Paul J. Schupf Art Center Through June 15 · Gallery hours 93 Main Street, Waterville Free · All ages · Walk-in welcome Curated painting exhibition at Waterville Creates. A beautiful space and a good reason to walk downtown.

Maine State Primary — Absentee Voting Open Through Thursday, June 4 Augusta City Hall, 16 Cony Street · Monday–Thursday, 7:15 a.m.–5:30 p.m. Primary Election Day: Tuesday, June 9. No excuse required. Track your ballot at maine.gov.

CIVIC & GOVERNMENT

Augusta City Council Meeting Tuesday, June 2 · 5:30 p.m. Augusta City Hall, 16 Cony Street, Augusta Public welcome · augustamaine.gov

Waterville City Council Meeting — FY27 Budget First Reading Tuesday, June 2 City Council Chambers, 46 Front Street, Waterville First reading of the FY27 Municipal and School Operating Budget. Public welcome · waterville-me.gov

Lithgow Library Board of Trustees Meeting Tuesday, May 26 · 4:00 p.m. Augusta Public Library, 45 Winthrop Street, Augusta Open to the public.

That's 14 verified items across Augusta, Waterville, Gardiner, South China, and Oakland — spanning arts, music, community, civic, outdoor, and markets. Every entry has date, time, location, cost, and walk-in status. Zero placeholder language anywhere.

Business & Networking Events

Kennebec Networkers BNI Every Wednesday · 8:00 a.m. Thomas College Ice Vault, Hallowell Weekly business referral meeting — visitors welcome.

Elm City Referral Source BNI — Waterville Chapter Every Thursday · 8:30–10:00 a.m. Waterville area — contact chapter for current location Weekly business referral meeting — visitors welcome.

Mid-Maine Chamber Leadership Luncheon Thursday, June 11 Speaker: David Greene, President of Colby College Register: [email protected] · 207-873-3315

Library & Community Programs

At Waterville Public Library:

Homeschool Hub — Thu, May 7 | 1:00–2:00 PM

Pawsome Tales (Love on a Leash) — Thu, May 7 | 3:30–4:30 PM

Teen Tabletop Gaming — Sat, May 9 | 12:00–2:00 PM

Family Storytime: Classic Fairy Tales — Sat, May 9 | 1:30–2:15 PM

Career Help — Mon, May 11 | 1:00–4:00 PM

Crafternoons: Ant Farm Picture — Tue, May 12 | 2:30–4:00 PM

Threads & Tales — Tue, May 12 | 5:00–6:30 PM

Grab & Go Kits — Fri, May 8 | Available All Day

At Lithgow Public Library:

Children’s Storytime — Weekly session

Tech Help / Computer Assistance — Weekday sessions

Book Clubs & Adult Programs — Ongoing

At Hubbard Free Library:

Children’s Programs & Story Hours — Weekly

Community Reading & Events — Rotating

At Gardiner Public Library:

Youth Programs & Family Activities — Weekly

Adult Learning & Community Events — Ongoing

At Lawrence Public Library:

Children’s Storytime & Activities — Weekly

Community Programming — Rotating

Farmers Markets

Augusta Farmers Market — Tuesday, 2:00–6:00 PM
Mill Park

Hallowell Farmers Market — Saturday, 9:00 AM–1:00 PM
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