Arts in Bloom

When

May 11, 2024    
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
May 11, 10am–5pm
      Join us for a fun and creative celebration of spring! Activities include a free family movie, guided outdoor story walks, a hands-on program about worms, and more. Enjoy the       sixth edition of this fabulous and free family event!

      At the Paul J. Schupf Art Center, 93 Main Street:

      10am Pixar’s WALL-E at the Maine Film Center.

            Join lovable robots WALL-E and EVE on their mission to outwit a sinister AI and guide humanity back to a rejuvenated Earth in bloom. 

11am–4pm Painting Flower Bouquets at the Art Center

           Try making a watercolor painting of flowers! Colby College Museum of Art and Waterville Creates will have flower bouquets for painting drop-ins. The bouquets from            The Robin’s Nest will be based on different works of art in Museum’s the collections. All ages and abilities are welcome.

      At Reed Field, 58 Drummond Avenue:

      1pm Storywalk Opening #1

           Come explore the world of earthworms! Read the book How to Say Hello to a Worm, written and illustrated by Kari Percival, then join Maine Master Naturalist Serena            Sanborn to explore a hands-on program all about worms. Receive a copy of the book while supplies last.

           At North Street Community Connector Trail, 195 North Street:

      2pm Storywalk Opening #2

            Come enjoy a reading of the book A Dream for Every Season, written by Haddy Njie and illustrated by Lisa Aisato, with Waterville Public Library’s Liz Davis. Receive a             copy of the book while supplies last.

Reserve your free tickets here.