In this beginner-friendly workshop, participants will create a Gift Card Basket — a charming and reusable way to present a gift card that can also be used later to hold holiday greens. The basket is crafted with various widths of reed splint, and each student will choose two colors of dyed reed to accent their […]
The Just History Walk: Stories Between the Mousam and Kennebunk Rivers Saturday, November 8, 2025 | 12:30 - 6:00 pm Beginning at Rogers Pond Park, 49 Water St, Kennebunk Ending at First Parish Unitarian Universalist Church, 114 Main St, Kennebunk The lower Kennebunk and Mousam River watershed region has provided people with homes and sustenance […]
This Concert has been Cancelled due to performer illness. Thank you for your understanding! If you ordered your tickets online, you will see a refund to your account within the next two business days. Questions? Call us at (207)985-4802. __ The Museum's Concert Partner Mousam River Music Presents: Hildaland, featuring Orkney (Scotland) -born fiddler Louise […]
This seminar will examine the differing ideas of government that have troubled democracy in the United States through time, and how we have landed where we are in the present, as members of a marginalized community. It will identify root causes of our current trajectory, and why it’s happened. It will also offer pragmatic examples […]
Celebrate the beauty of the season with a wreath made from nature’s own materials. In this hands-on workshop, participants will learn the basics of wreath-making and explore how to work with foraged elements from the forest and field. Guided step-by-step, you’ll create a unique, sustainable wreath using branches, greens, berries, and other natural finds—perfect for […]
Kennebunk native Steve Bull shares The Story of the Wilde-Stein Club and the Maine Gay Task Force, exploring how a student movement at the University of Maine in the 1970s sparked conversation about LGBTQ+ rights across Maine. Joining him is Susie R. Bock, Director of the Jean Byers Sampson Center for Diversity in Maine, who […]
This holiday season, immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Charles Dickens’s beloved tale, "A Christmas Carol," as it comes to the historic Brick Store Museum on Sunday, November 23, 2025, at 5:00 PM. With its rich history and classic charm, this timeless production promises to kindle the festive spirit and touch your heart with its powerful […]
Bring a little whimsy to the season with your very own needle-felted gnome! In this workshop, participants will learn the basics of needle felting while creating a cheerful gnome complete with a tall hat and fluffy beard. Perfect for beginners and experienced crafters alike, this project is a fun introduction to the art of felting. […]
Join us at the Brick Store Museum for a special holiday storytime with New York Times best-selling author and illustrator Matt Tavares! Matt will share his brand-new picture book, Dasher and the Polar Bear, with a reading, live drawing demonstration, Q&A, and book signing. Families will also enjoy festive touches, including fun antler headbands provided […]
Create a warm autumn glow with handmade paper bag lanterns! In this workshop, kids will design and cut out their own little house or pattern, then add a light to make it shine. A cozy, creative project perfect for the season—each lantern becomes a magical take-home decoration. Instructor: Sarah Soleau
Create a personalized holiday keepsake! When you sign up, you’ll share the name or phrase you’d like stitched (examples: a first name, Merry Christmas, or The Coombs Family 2025). Your custom template will be ready so you can focus on stitching and decorating. Your class fee includes supplies for one ornament. Want to make extras? […]
Step into the magic of the season at one of Kennebunk’s most treasured landmarks — the historic George Lord House on Summer Street. On Sunday, December 7, 2025, from 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm, enjoy an afternoon of holiday cheer as you explore this beautifully decorated 1845 home. Savor seasonal appetizers and sweet treats while […]