The 10 Best Things to do Good for Kids in Rockland, Maine (ME)

The Strand Theatre, located in downtown Rockland on the coast of Maine, has been entertaining audiences since 1923. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the theater underwent an extensive renovation in 2005, which included new sound and projection equipment, a fully restored interior and exterior, and a bright new marquee. In 2014, the theater became a non-profit organization and is now owned and operated by the Friends of the Strand Theatre. Today, the Strand Theatre is a multi-use venue offering the best of current first-run and independent films, live musical concerts and comedy, simulcasts, educational programs, conferences, and other special events on our stage and screen.

Bufflehead is a 32 foot wooden gaff sloop, a classic boat, built in 1964. She is a very pretty boat, superbly swift, comfortable and safe. Captain Daniel Bennett sailed around the Pacific Ocean on a tall ship, and twice across the Atlantic (and back and forth to the Caribbean) on his own small boat.

Koukla is a custom classic wooden schooner built to sail the world in comfort, safety and style. We offer day sails and overnight trips on Penobscot Bay, from Windjammer Wharf in Rockland, Maine. Departure times and duration of the trip are as per the customers desires.

Come experience the peace, beauty and adventure of the coast of Maine aboard the only 3 masted schooner built in the age of sail - that is still sailing. With her sails pulling for all they are worth in the freshening breeze, this engineless vessel speeds through the water… with good food, good people, breathtaking scenery and the music of wind and sea. Three to Six day trips departing from Rockland Maine.

Sail aboard a historic Oyster freighter along the Maine coast, nature will provide the beautiful scenery, your hosts will provide the food and beverage. Departing 6 days a week, we offer a variety of sailing experiences, ranging from a 4-hour sail to a 5-day cruise. We have a full liquor license onboard with a great cocktail program, so no need to rush around and provision. Selling oysters on the half shell and snacks on our day sails and oysters are included on all our 4 hour plus cruises. Serving surf and turf Friday and Saturday evenings, brunch on Sunday and Chef’s choice dinner cruises on Tuesdays. We are the only windjammer that offers an exclusive 28 hour overnight cruise. Experience everything a Windjammerhas to offer in an abbreviated time period.

Visitors can explore the beach area surrounding the lighthouse that was built at the beginning of the 20th century.

Due to the Covid-19 pandemic the Project Puffin Visitor Center is closed until further notice. We are still operating the online store, please visit https://projectpuffin.3dcartstores.com/ to view the wide selection of puffin and seabird themed merchandise.

The Coastal Children’s Museum is dedicated to providing children ages 1-9 and their families the opportunity to explore, discover and learn through play about the natural world, the arts and sciences and the diversity of Maine’s coast. Children (and their parents!) are invited to explore our indoor sailboat, CedarWorks indoor climber, and General Store. The museum also hosts many species of tropical and Maine Coast sea life in our "Under the Sea Room" and our Gulf of Maine tank. We also have a daily craft at the art table, puppet theater, Tubes and Tracks, and a woodworking bench and wonderful puzzles and books all throughout the museum. You can also have your birthday party at the museum. Check out our website which has details and pictures of all our exhibits, past workshops, upcoming events and more. We are open Wed-Sat 10:00- 4:00 and Sun 1:00 to 4:00. Summer Hours Tues-Sat 10:00-4:00 and Sun 1:00 to 4:00

CMCA has been supporting, exhibiting, and sustaining arts and artists with ties to Maine since its founding in 1952. In that time, CMCA has grown from a scrappy upstart presenting shows in barns and backrooms to become the state’s preeminent contemporary arts organization, hosting a slew of internationally-known artists along the way. With its new space in the heart of downtown Rockland, designed by internationally renown architect Toshiko Mori, CMCA extends its reach exponentially, allowing it to continue its mission on a whole new level.