Macaroni Kids is a great resource for family friendly activities in the area.

Stacie Hutchinson, local publisher of Macaroni Kids, joined us in the HOM studio today to let us know about some fun, family friendly activities happening in the area this week. Here are a few:

Kite Day at Hacker's Hill

Friday, August 12

Come along on what will be a fun afternoon of kite making and flying at Hacker's Hill! Loon Echo, the Casco Recreation Department and kite specialist John Martin will be on hand to help kids build, decorate and fly their own kites! Easy.

Where: Meet at the top of Hacker's Hill at 1:45 PM. Hacker's Hill, Quaker Ridge Rd in Casco
When: 1:45 PM - 5:00 PM
Who: Open to all!
How: Pre-registration required at recreation@cascomaine.org or 207-627-4187
Cost: A $5.00 donation is suggested to cover program costs. Pre-registration required atrecreation@cascomaine.org or 207-627-4187

Brownfield Old Home Days

Saturday, August 13

Come join us for a day of fun for the whole family! Parade, pie eating contest, live music, vendors, cow chip bingo, crafters, water slide, bounce house, tug of war (community vs the Fire Dept), tons of food, and more!

Where: Brownfield Recreation, 90 Main Street
When: 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Who: Open to all
How: Just show up!
Cost: Free

Village Folk Festival

Friday, August 19 through Saturday, August 20

Day long celebration. Kid's activities,free community supper prepared by local chefs and gardeners, Best Beard contest. The fourth annual Village Folk Festival will be held Friday and Saturday, August 19-20, 2016, in beautiful Downtown Bridgton. Regionally local music, food, arts and crafts, demonstrations, exhibits and activities will be held at the Bridgton Community Center and fill Depot Street in a celebration of who we are and what we do.