Mud Season Magic: Easter Eggs, Orchids, and Events in Midcoast Maine

Easter & Family Fun April brings several holiday-themed events just across the town line: Annual Easter Eggstravaganza: Saturday, April 4, at 1:00 PM at the Boothbay Fire Station. This free event features separate hunts for older and younger kids, a golden egg prize, face painting, and a visit from the Easter Bunny. Wiscasset Community Center Egg Hunt: Saturday, April 4, at 10:00 AM. A traditional hunt for candy-filled eggs and prizes. Eastertime Eggspress: Saturday, April 11. Board a steam train at the WW&F Railway in Alna for a journey to SeaLyon Farm for an Easter-themed experience. Spring Workshops & Outdoor Exploration Get a head start on gardening and nature conservation with these regional events: Growing Orchids Indoors: Thursday, April 2, at 3:00 PM. An online gardening class hosted by the Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens. Live Staking Demonstration: Thursday, April 9, from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM at Salt Bay Farm in Damariscotta. A hands-on Maine Forest Service workshop. Tick Prevention Workshop: Saturday, April 18, at 10:00 AM at the Hidden Valley Nature Center in Jefferson. Learn crucial prevention methods for the upcoming season. Vernal Pool Exploration: Sunday, April 26, at 1:00 PM. Join the Midcoast Conservancy at Hidden Valley Nature Center to explore seasonal wildlife habitats. Arts, Music & Socials Game Night: Friday, April 3, at 5:00 PM at the Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library. The Boneheads Live: Saturday, April 18, at 7:30 PM. Catch these local favorites at the Opera House at Boothbay Harbor. Acoustic Open Mic Night: Friday, April 17, at Bath Ale Works in Wiscasset. Amateur and professional musicians are welcome. Eat & Greet: Thursday, April 16, at 5:15 PM at the Central Lincoln County YMCA in Damariscotta for light bites and social networking.