Activities for Kids
8am - 11am - Old South Church Art Activity
2 Chestnut Street.
Enjoy some refreshments at Old South Church while you decorate a little canvas bag to collect all of your parade candy.
8:15 am - OHD Kids K Race
Vaughan Field Park, near Middle & Lincoln Streets.
Kids K Race will start after the Old Hallowell Day Road Race. Pre-registration is required. Cost is $5 per entry.
9am - 3pm - Old Hallowell Day Sturgeon Search
Water Street.
Swing by the OHD Committee Information Booth located at Central & Water Street to snag your Sturgeon Search sheet.
10am - 10:45am - OHD Parade
Water Street.
An annual favorite! Who knows what you’ll see? Pick your spot early!
11am - 1pm - OHD Community Flag
Slates Restaurant and Bakery, Union & Water Streets.
After the parade, stop by our booth to purchase and decorate your own quilt square. Add your story, your family’s name, a favorite memory, or something uniquely you.
11am - 1pm - OHD Create with Cassie!
Slates Restaurant and Bakery parking lot, Union & Water Streets.
Old Hallowell Day 2026 Artist, Cassie Sano, will lead a unique art activity for people of all ages. Come create with Cassie!
11am - 1pm - All Ages & Stages Sensory Experience Tent
Slates Restaurant and Bakery, Union & Water Streets.
The Children's Center of Augusta hosts this hands-on environment that invites children to explore sensory-rich activities that emphasize creativity, development, and connection. This tent offers a joyful, judgment-free space for families to come together and experience the magic of sensory play together.
11am - 1pm - International Kids Festival
Hallowell Multicultural Center, 20 Union Street.
The Capital Area New Mainers Project hosts the 6th annual International Kids Festival! Join us for international music, games, food, and more at the Hallowell Multicultural Center. Admission is free!
9pm - OHD Fireworks
Downtown Hallowell.
The Grand Finale!