Family Friendly Activities

Somerset & Kennebec County β€” Low-Cost Family-Friendly Activities

Activities typically under $15/person

Activity / VenueTown / CountyCategoryAddressCostAge RangeNotes
πŸ›οΈ MUSEUMS & HISTORY β€” Kennebec County
Old Fort WesternAugustaHistory / Museum16 Cony St, Augusta ME 04330Adults $15 | Kids 5–14 $8 | Under 5 Free | Family (5) $35 | Veterans FreeAll agesAmerica's oldest surviving wooden fort (1754); National Historic Landmark; open Memorial Day–Labor Day 10am–4pm
Maine State MuseumAugustaMuseum230 State St, Augusta ME 04330Adults $3 | Youth $2 | Under 6 Free | Family max $10 | Veterans FreeAll ages⚠️ Currently CLOSED for renovations β€” reopening October 24, 2026
Children's Discovery MuseumWatervilleChildren's Museum7 Eustis Pkwy, Waterville ME 04901Approx $10–$15/person (call to confirm)Best under 124 immersive zones: Forest, Mill, City & River β€” hands-on imaginative play; Tue–Sun
Margaret Chase Smith LibrarySkowheganHistory / Library54 Norridgewock Ave, Skowhegan ME 04976FreeAll agesLearn about Maine's first female U.S. Senator; documents, exhibits & archives
Skowhegan History House MuseumSkowheganHistory / Museum66 Elm St, Skowhegan ME 04976Small donation suggestedAll agesLocal history, period clothing, newspapers, antique furnishings; knowledgeable staff
Maine State House ToursAugustaHistory / Landmark210 State St, Augusta ME 04330FreeAll agesSelf-guided tours of the historic State House; great civics outing for kids
🎳 INDOOR FUN β€” Both Counties
Trampoline CitySkowheganIndoor PlayMain St area, Skowhegan ME~$10–$14/session (call ahead)Kids & teensWall-to-wall trampolines, ninja course, climbing wall, basketball hoop, interactive TV; great rainy day option
Central Maine Family Fun BowlingSkowheganBowling / ArcadeSkowhegan ME~$3–5/game + shoe rentalAll agesFriendly local bowling alley with food, arcade games; casual family atmosphere
β›³ OUTDOOR FUN β€” Both Counties
Gifford's Miniature Golf β€” SkowheganSkowheganMini Golf + Ice Cream307 Madison Ave, Skowhegan ME 04976$9/person | 3 & under free | Seniors/military $8.10 | 2-for-1 TuesdaysAll agesClassic 18-hole mini golf + famous Gifford's ice cream stand; open Fri 3–7:30pm, Sat–Sun noon–7:30pm
Gifford's Miniature Golf β€” WatervilleWatervilleMini Golf + Ice Cream170 Silver St, Waterville ME 04901$9/person | 2-for-1 TuesdaysAll ages18-hole course, adding 5 new holes this summer; ice cream stand on site; Mon–Fri 3–7:30pm, Sat–Sun noon–7:30pm
Moose Mountain Adventure ParkRichmondMini Golf + Ice Cream663 Main Street, Richmond, ME 04357Adults $14| Kids 12 and under $11 | Under 3 Free | Seniors 65+ $11.00All ages36 holes of golf that’s engaging for beginners and challenging enough for those seeking a bit more thrill.
🌿 NATURE & OUTDOOR β€” Free / Very Low Cost
Viles ArboretumAugustaNature / Walking153 Hospital St, Augusta ME 04330FreeAll ages224 acres, 6 miles of trails, botanical gardens, wildlife watching, geocaching; dawn to dusk daily
Kennebec River Rail TrailAugusta / Hallowell / GardinerBiking / WalkingAccess at Capitol Park, AugustaFreeAll ages6.5-mile paved flat trail; stroller & bike friendly; multiple access points along the Kennebec River
Coburn ParkSkowheganNature / Walking419 Water St, Skowhegan ME 04976FreeAll agesLily pond, 200+ tree species, river gorge views, gazebo, picnic tables; summer concerts in the park
Coburn WoodsSkowheganHikingRussell Rd, Skowhegan MEFreeAll ages3.1 miles of trails through quiet forest and sunny fields; great for explorers
Debe Park River WalkSkowheganWalkingMt. Pleasant Ave, Skowhegan MEFreeAll ages0.5-mile paved accessible riverside trail; wheelchair friendly
Houston Brook FallsBinghamHiking / SwimmingPleasant Ridge Rd, Bingham ME (off Rte 201)FreeAll ages (watch footing)32-ft waterfall with swimming hole; easy 0.2-mi trail; arrive early in summer
πŸ“… SEASONAL EVENTS β€” Free & Low Cost
Gardiner Free Waterfront ConcertsGardinerMusic / EventWaterfront, Gardiner MEFreeAll agesFree outdoor concerts throughout the summer; family-friendly waterfront setting
Skowhegan Outdoor ProgrammingSkowheganOutdoor SkillsVarious locations, SkowheganFreeAll agesFree guided outdoor activities: yoga, mountain biking, paddling clinics, and more via Skowhegan Outdoors AmeriCorps program
Ticonic Two-Cent BridgeWatervilleSightseeingTiconic Bridge, Waterville ME2 cents toll (historic!)All agesOne of the oldest iron-cable suspension bridges in the world; last toll footbridge in the U.S.; connected riverwalk with interpretive signs
Waterville RocksWatervilleMusic / EventHead of Falls, Waterville MeFreeall agesWaterville Rocks is a free, family-friendly concert series held at beautiful Head of Falls in downtown Waterville each summer.

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Resources By Region

Gardiner Main Street
Main Street Skowhegan
Kennebec Valley Chamber of Commerce
The Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce
Jackman Moose River Chamber of Commerce
Skowhegan Regional Chamber of Commerce
The Forks Area Chamber of Commerce
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