Books & Resources About Portland!

Fun activities for children & families abound in Portland, Maine! From exploring the islands in Casco Bay and walking our local trail system to visiting our child friendly museums and playgrounds, there is something for everyone! Portland Public Library offers free passes to some local museums and cultural sites that you can find here. Below is a listing of our favorite places – just click on the name to find out more information.

Portland Outside:

• Places to Play: City of Portland Recreational Facilities
• Portland Park Finder: Interactive Map
• Portland Freedom Trail
• Casco Bay Lines
• Congress Square Park
• Longfellow Garden
• Maine Audubon
• Portland Sea Dogs
• Portland Trails

Portland Inside:

• Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine
• Evo – Rock & Fitness Gym
• Get Air
• Greenlight Studio
• Happy Wheels – Rollerskating
• International Cryptozoology Museum
• Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad Company and Museum
• Portland Fire Museum
• Portland Museum of Art
• Portland Observatory
• Portland Symphony Orchestra
• Southworth Planetarium
• Tate House

Family Science Backpacks »

Greet the summer with an eye for exploring the world– check out one of the five Family Science Backpacks. Available to borrow for one week, see the staff at the Children’s Desk in the main library or the Riverton Lending Desk for more information!

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