Rainy Day Activities

Although Maine is known for its beauty, the weather can change quickly! Be prepared for rainy days with this list.

Aroostook County

  • 408 Main St, Presque Isle, ME 04769 | (207) 768-5500Ìý
    • “The Braden Theater has been a centerpiece of downtown Presque Isle since 1950. After sitting vacant for nearly 15 years, the theater was reopened on March 1, 2008, under the new management of Dow Theater Company.”
  • 97 Bennett Dr, Caribou, ME 04736 | (207) 498-3386
    • Candlepin bowling and restaurant.
  • 66 Sweden St, Caribou, ME 04736 | (207) 496-3545
    • Small movie theater with great popcorn.
  • Ìý107 Main St, Houlton, ME 04730 |Ìý(207) 532-1302
    • Cultural and Intellectual center of the Houlton community!
  • 18 Community Center Dr, Fort Fairfield, ME 04742 | (207) 472-3882
    • Open to the public free for walking and exercise. They also have co-ed volleyball, adult basketball, and youth sports and activities.
  • Ìý339 Main St, Fort Fairfield, ME 04742 | (207) 472-3880
    • This Carnegie Library was built in 1913 and has about 18,000 books, a community room, and a kitchenette.
  • 84 Mechanic St, Presque Isle, ME 04769| (207) 764-0491
    • Multi-use event facility that provides the area with various shows and events. The space is an ice arena with ice skating and hockey during the winter.
  • 181 Main St, Presque Isle, ME 04769 | (207) 768-9772
    • Part of the University of Presque Isle, this building is open to the public and features a multipurpose court, fitness center, pool, elevated track, and climbing wall.
  • ÌýPO Box 148, 20 Library St, Island Falls, ME 04747
    • A book lovers’ paradise! Be sure to check out all the wonderful books available for reading! Other services available include computer, WiFi, and copy machine access.
  • Ìý413 Main St, St. Agatha, ME 04772Ìý|Ìý(207) 543-7377
    • Local gym and fitness center!
  • 18 Access Hwy, Caribou, ME 04736 | (207) 551-8186
    • Roller skating rink that also holds events.
  • 510 Main St, Presque Isle, ME 04769 | (207) 764-1532
    • 12 candlepin bowling lanes for the public, parties, and leagues, plus drinks and snacks.
  • Ìý61 Calais Rd, Hodgdon, ME 04730 | (207) 254-2133
    • Family fun featuring bowling and mini golf!
  • 1027 Crystal Rd, Island Falls, ME 04747 | (646) 316-5151Ìý
    • Offering yoga retreats, meditation, and arranged hiking and lake tours!
  • Ìý9 Church St, Sherman, ME 04776 | (207) 365-4882
    • Bookworm? Check out the wide variety of books available at this local library!
  • Ìý18 Market Square, Houlton, ME 04730 | (207) 532-7600Ìý
    • This theater, built in 1919, is one of the state’s oldest continuously operated movie theaters. It has kept its original fixtures wherever possible and has recently been updated and modernized. They also have fun specials, including free popcorn when you bring your own bowl on Wednesday nights and do birthdays and other events.

DownEast Maine

  • 416 High St, Ellsworth, ME 04605 | (207) 266-7367
    • Yoga studio for all levels of fitness in a comfortable studio!
  • 1 Reach Rd, Brooklin, ME 04616 | (207) 359-2276
    • Local library with access to many ebooks and rentable music as well!
  • 41 School St, Brooklin, ME 04616 | (207) 359-5561
    • Exercise classes at the Brooklin Elementary School Gym on select days.
  • 89 Haystack School Dr, Deer Isle, ME 04627 | (207) 348-2306
    • This school holds classes and workshops all summer, and campus tours are available on Wednesday afternoons. The artists, artisans, and craftsmen of the area open their studios as well.
  • 10 Memorial Ln, Stonington, ME 04681
    • Open year-round but also has gym, aerobic, and yoga classes all winter.
  • 55 Water St, Lubec, ME 04652 | (207) 733-2491
    • Small library that holds concerts, book signings, movies, presentations, children’s activities, crafts, and more. The library was built in 1952 and had been growing and improving since.
  • 598 Sunshine Rd, Deer Isle, ME 04681 | (800) 777-6845
    • This is something out of the ordinary: an artist’s fantasy village with funny and whimsical “people” in a general store, a saloon, some medieval knights in their castle, and more!Ìý Plus, they make delicious homemade jams to purchase + other local gifts.
  • 1 Opera House Ln, Stonington, ME 04681 | (207) 367-2788
    • It has “brought theater, educational opportunities, original productions, movies, concerts, play readings, and so much more to the island communities.”
  • Ìý162 Main St, Jonesport, ME 04649 | (207) 497-3003
    • Library dates back over 100 years.
  • 26 Water St, Eastport, ME 04631 | (207) 853-4021
    • Small library with a wide variety of books, CDs, DVDs, local history, and more, along with regular and seasonal programs.
  • Ìý92 Court St, Machias, ME 04654 |Ìý(207) 255-3933
    • This library was initially established as a Library Society in the early 1800s and was designed by the Boston architect George Clough. It now features over 13,000 books for children and adults, audiobooks, magazines, and newspaper subscriptions.
  • 29 Reach Rd, Brooklin, ME 04616 | (207) 515-3142
    • Wonderful pottery and fused glass studio located inside the Old Brooklin Schoolhouse.
  • Ìý239 Main St, Calais, ME 04619 | (207) 454-8830
    • Locally owned and operated movie theater.
  • 43 Water St, Eastport, ME 04631 | (207) 853-4047
    • “Located directly on the U.S./Canada border between New England and the Atlantic Provinces, the Tides Institute & Museum of Art weaves together a range of regional and international interests, resources, and initiatives to build critical mass, synergy, and connectedness.”
  • 743 North Lubec Rd, Lubec, ME 04652 | (207) 320-9590
    • Art studio open for custom orders, gifts, frames, centerpieces, one-on-one lessons, open houses, and more. You can find them at their address, at local craft and farmers markets, or on Etsy!
  • Ìý1067 US-1, Columbia Falls, ME 04623 | (207) 483-3884
    • Farmer and chef have teamed up and created the wonderful Wild Blueberry Land in 2001! Dell and Marie Emerson have built up quite the destination here in Columbia Falls, offering a unique architectural marvel and a blueberry museum and shop that features delicious blueberry sweets.
  • Brooklin, ME 04616 | (207) 610-9448
    • Therapeutic massage. Unfortunately, the business does not have a website.

Western Maine

  • Ìý5092 Access Rd, Carrabassett Valley, ME 04947 | (207) 237-2000
    • Maine’s largest indoor skate bowl. Trampolines, rock climbing wall, multi-purpose gymnasium with a track, weight rooms, and other gym equipment.
  • 110 Bethel Rd, West Paris, ME 04289 | (207) 674-3440
    • Dig Maine Gems provides a chance to dig and sift for gem finds from nearby mines. This is a great family activity, and gems from their shop make great local gifts! Seasonal!
  • 162 Main St, Bethel Maine 04219 | (207) 824-0577
    • This art gallery features astounding work from local artists. A perfect place to visit when the weather doesn’t agree with outdoor activities!
  • Ìý1570 Main St, Oxford, ME 04270 | (207) 744-2718
    • Flagship Cinemas is Southern Maine’s premier cinema chain, providing a great movie-going experience at cheaper rates than big-name competitors. They even offer a free ticket on your birthday!
  • 683 Waterford Rd, Waterford, ME 04088 | (860) 235-3650
    • This local wellness studio offers a variety of classes, including yoga, functional fitness, somatic movement, health coaching, and more!
  • 253 Halls Pond Rd, South Paris, ME 04281 | (207) 890-9622
    • Offering Vinyasa yoga classes and a relaxing massage service for personal healing and reconnection.
  • Ìý281 Main St, Jackman, Maine 04945 | (207) 668-2781
    • Check out what this unique trading post has to offer!
  • Ìý1148 South Main St, Woodstock, ME 04219 | (207) 674-3440
    • Screen through mine tailings and keep what you find!
  • 99 Main St, Bethel, ME 04217 | (207) 824-3036
    • Maine’s finest collection of minerals and gems includes Maine tourmaline and “one of the world’s foremost collections of extraterrestrial rocks … including the five largest pieces of the Moon on Earth!”
  • 226 Main St, West Paris, ME 04289 | (207) 674-2004
    • The beautiful West Paris Library is worth a visit – it was designed by Maine architects, built using West Paris field stones, and opened in 1926.
  • 907 US-2, Wilton, ME 04294 | (207) 778-6078
    • This classic bowling alley offers fun for the whole family and can host birthdays and other parties!
  • Ìý2809 Main St, Rangeley, ME 04970 | (207) 864-9955
    • “State-of-the-art bowling, billiards, entertainment, arcade, great food, and good times!”
  • Ìý15 Front St, Farmington, ME 04938 | (207) 778-2881
    • The local’s favorite and very affordable movie theater.
  • 77 Warren Rd, Denmark, ME 04022 | (855) 207-7387
    • This holistic retreat center offers a variety of cabins, yurts, and tent sites in a pristine forest setting. Join one of their guided yoga retreats, or relax, do your own thing, and don’t miss the wood-fired sauna!
  • 15 Tannery St, Norway, ME 04268 | (207) 743-0930
    • This wellness studio offers yoga classes and teacher training, physical therapy, and massage.
  • Ìý221 Stratton Rd, Rangeley, ME 04970 | (207) 622-9288
    • Visitors are calling it the best collection in the state!
  • 95 Pine St, Fryeburg, ME 04037 | (207) 935-3777
    • The Saco Valley Sports Center is home to a fun bowling alley, simulated golf, pool tables, arcade games, and a tasty food counter!
  • 243 Greenwood Brook Rd, Industry, ME 04938 | (207) 485-1228
    • This Hindu spiritual center, unique in Maine, offers exposure to the Hindu tradition and teaching, weekly yoga classes, retreats, musical events, and more!
  • 108 Park St, South Paris, ME 04281 | (207) 743-9863
    • This classic bowling alley offers bowling open to the public and league play, delicious pizza, burgers, and fried foods, a nice bar selection, and arcade games.
  • 695 Dugway Rd, Brownfield, ME 04010 | (207) 935-7292
    • One might not expect to find a world-class music venue in Brownfield, Maine, but here it is! The Stone Mountain Arts Center is an intimate venue regularly hosts artists like Tom Waits, John Hyatt, and more with sold-out crowds.
  • 3 Station Rd, Hebron, ME 04238 | (207) 461-3663
    • This unique boutique studio offers workshops and classes for DIY woodworking projects, like apple crates, wreaths, and home decor. Enjoy sipping a glass of wine while working on your next masterpiece!
  • Ìý1242 Carrabassett Dr, Carrabassett Valley, ME 04947 |Ìý(207) 235-3300
    • This is a beautiful new center with bowling, virtual golf, and great food!
  • 519 Main St, Fryeburg, ME 04037 | (207) 935-4020This amazing dance academy teaches many different styles of dance to students of all ages!
  • Ìý264 Main St, Farmington, ME 04938 | (207) 778-1062
    • Exhibitions are regularly changing; check out the best and the brightest of UMF’s artists!
  • ÌýChurch St, Weld, ME 04285 | (207) 585-2439
    • The Weld Free Public Library is a small library that also hosts events. Stay tuned to their Facebook page!
  • 561 Main St, Wilton, ME 04294 | (207) 645-3555
    • This amazing, unique children’s museum provides opportunities for learning through interactive play! Exhibits include a magnet room, train room, invention room, building room, and more to keep your little one laughing and learning for hours!

Other great rainy day activities include historical museums and shopping.

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