To help you find the right program for your child, we have gathered information from dozens of organizations and programs.

It’s simple! In the right column on this page, you can narrow your search by selecting your child’s age, interests, time of year or day, and many other important program features so you can see a list of programs that are the best fit for your family.

Several of our partners provide scholarships and free or reduced-fee programs, include meals, provide transportation, and other ways to make it possible for every child to have opportunities to explore their interests, learn new skills, and have fun. Click on each program listing to get more detailed information about these opportunities.

Portland Youth updates this information frequently, so check back often.


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WCTM Newscast: By Kids For Kids

This kids news show features 8-15 year-olds as the news anchors, reporters, and often as the star of a news story because of the good work that they are doing in their community. In this free program, Museum and Theatre staff train youth newscasters for the interviewing process and then create news video safely via […]

Winter Foot Skills and Futsal League

Portland Parks and Recreation, PAYSA, and Maine Lightning have joined forces to expand our Futsal footprint in Portland. This program offers a blend of foot skills sessions and weekend futsal game play. This program is for ages 5-14 and provides a program to better your soccer skills throughout the winter at an affordable price. Weekly […]

WinterKids App

The WinterKids App is a native, mobile app that connects kids and families with free or discounted outdoor activities across Maine and New Hampshire. Find it at the Apple or Google Play stores.