Discover Downtown Westbrook

Walker Memorial Library storytime
2023-07-14 10:30 - 11:00, 2023-07-07 10:30 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | Westbrook Common, 1 Westbrook Common, Westbrook, ME, 04092, United States
Programming and Outreach librarian, Kate, will be hosting a storytime at Westbrook Common every Friday morning this summer. Sing, move around, read books, and have fun!
Storytimes are designed for kids toddler age and up.

Artisan Markets at the Common
2023-07-13 16:00 - 19:00 | Westbrook Common, 1 Westbrook Common, Westbrook, ME, 04092, United States
Weekly artisan markets will feature local makers selling items such as housewares, jewelry, art, soaps, and more! Every Thursday before our Summer Concerts at Vallee Square.
Discover Downtown Westbrook is hosting a variety of free & fun events at Westbrook Common all summer long. Thank you to Northeast Credit Union for serving as our Founding Partner!

Zumba Love with Beth
2023-07-12 18:00 - 19:00 | Westbrook Common, 1 Westbrook Common, Westbrook, ME, 04092, United States
Join Beth every second Wednesday of the month for a fun evening of Zumba 6-7pm.
Bring your water bottle, sneakers, sunscreen and get ready to dance!!
Discover Downtown Westbrook is hosting a variety of free & fun events at Westbrook Common all summer long. Thank you to Northeast Credit Union for serving as our Founding Partner!

The Brown Street Presumpscot Paddle and Grill
2023-07-12 16:00 - 19:00 | 50 Brown St, Westbrook, ME 04092, 50 Brown St, Westbrook, ME, 04092, United States
The Brown Street Presumpscot Paddle and Grill
July 12. 4-7 pm
Brown Street Dock (near the black bridge)

The Paddle and Grills are a time when community members can come together in the banks of the Presumpscot River in the middle of Westbrook. There will be hot dogs, burgers, beverages, and snacks. Paddle Boards and Kayaks will be available for anyone to use. Zack Anchors of Portland Paddle will supply the equipment and instruction. It is a great time to experience the fun of paddling and the lush beauty of Downtown Westbrook as seen from the water. Food is free so come and connect to neighbors, friends and the river.

This event is sponsored by Friends of the Presumpscot River, Westbrook Community Policing, Discover Downtown Westbrook, and Portland Paddle.

Family Ice Cream Bike Ride
2023-07-09 15:00 - 17:00 | Westbrook Common, 1 Westbrook Common, Westbrook, ME, 04092, United States
July’s Westbrook Social Bicycle Ride will be a Family Ice Cream Ride!

Meet at the Westbrook Common at 3 PM for a 15 minute kids bike safety presentation, after which we will ride at a leisurely pace through neighborhood streets to Dairy Queen to purchase some creamy goodness, then return to the Common by the same route. It is a 5 mile round trip.

Kids in trailers, bicycle seats, and tag-alongs are welcome. No kids trikes or scooters, please. Kids on their own bikes should have some experience on quiet streets. An adult will ride in the back to make sure no one gets “dropped”.

*Please remember, helmets are required.*

Join us for the fun on Sunday, July 9th!

Local Music at the Common
2023-07-08 13:00 - 15:00 | Westbrook Common, 1 Westbrook Common, Westbrook, ME, 04092, United States
Enjoy local music every other Saturday this summer in the Common!

July 8 – The AO & the KOs
July 22 – Alejandro Graciano
August 5 – Down Two Earth Duo
August 19 – Melissa Bragdon Carson “Fiddle tunes and beyond”
September 2 – TBD
September 16 – TBD
September 30 – TBD

Discover Downtown Westbrook is hosting a variety of free & fun events at Westbrook Common all summer long. Thank you to Northeast Credit Union for serving as our Founding Partner!

Bicycle Benefits Group Bike Ride
2023-06-11 15:00 - 16:30 | Westbrook Common, 1 Westbrook Common, Westbrook, ME, 04092, United States
Join Discover Downtown Westbrook and Ernie’s Bicycle Shop for a social 3 mile ride throughout downtown Westbrook with stops at our new Bicycle Benefits businesses.
When: Sunday, June 11th at 3 PM
Where: Meet at the Daily Grind at 2:30
(You will need to make purchases at the Daily Grind before they close at 3 PM.)
Click here for more information

Artist Open House: Common Threads of Maine
2023-05-15 17:30 - 19:00 | Discover Downtown Westbrook, 816 Main St, Westbrook, ME, 04092, United States
Common Threads of Maine teacher Apphia Kamanda and students Nana Batumike, Diana Brown, and Josiane Mutangana will be presenting their designs at DDW’s office.
Stop by Monday night to purchase a one-of-a-kind item, chat with DDW staff/board, and celebrate Common Threads as one of Westbrook’s downtown businesses.
Complimentary food and drinks will be served.
Items for sale include: earrings, clothing, bags, hats, table place mats, pillows, and more!

Jane's Walks in Westbrook, May 6th 2023
2023-05-06 10:00 - 16:00 | ME
Discover Downtown Westbrook is excited to be hosting a series of Jane’s Walks throughout Downtown Westbrook on the weekend of May 6th. Jane’s Walks are citizen led informational walks that have become popular nationwide. These walks are held in memory of Jane Jacobs, an activist who fought against the urban development of Central Park. You will have the chance to join a variety of Jane’s Walks in Westbrook with topics including the history of the Presumpscot river, future plans for the downtown area, and the development of walking trails in Westbrook.
Jane’s Walks are being organized by Discover Downtown Westbrook! Thank you to our volunteer leaders: Michael Shaughnessy, Mike Sanphy, Robyn Saunders, and Rhonda Forrester.

Visit the Jane’s Walks Page to learn about each walk that is being offered this year: downtownwestbrook.com/janes-walks

WinterFest 2023
2023-03-04 10:00 - 14:00 | Riverbank Park, 651 Main St, Westbrook, ME, 04092, United States
WinterFest 2023 will feature bounce houses, games, prizes, face painting, photo booth, ice skating, Mini Makers Market, local food vendors, and so much more!
Performances are to take place throughout the day:
10 AM – 12 PM | Frank 107.5 FM – Come hear some great tunes provided by the radio station van!
10:15AM – 10:55AM | K9 Demonstration – The Westbrook Police Department will be showing off what their trained K9s can do.
11:00 – 11:40AM | River Rescue Demo – Westbrook Fire Department will be demonstrating their river rescue gear.
11:00 – 11:55 AM | Zumba Class – It’s a Zumba Dance Party! Join Zumba co-instructors Beth Abramson and Meaghan Wildes for a demo class!! It’s Winterfest and we’re warming you up with a fun 40 min booty shakin Zumba dance party to get the whole family moving! Just feel the music and move your body!! We can’t wait to dance with you!!
11:50AM – 12:40PM | Fire Hula Hooper – Amelia Aglow has been adding lights, flames, and flair to all kinds of of events since 2010. She spins multiple hoops, plays with fire, and stilt-walks!
12:50PM – 1:50PM | Juggler – Expert juggling of items like a ladder and fire batons by Steve Corning will have the crowds mesmerized.

Learn more about this event!

Scavenger Hunt
2022-11-05 12:00 - 14:00 | ME

Westbrook Vallée Square Concert Series feat. Boyz Gone Wild
2022-09-08 18:00 - 21:00 | Vallée Square
The event starts at 6pm with Youth in Music and then the TBoyz Gone Wild – 80’s Covers & Costume Contest from 7pm-9pm.
Enjoy food from several of the walking distance restaurants. The concert venue has a bar with mixed drinks, beers and wine that can be purchased throughout the time of the event.

Westbrook Vallée Square Concert Series Featuring El Grande
2022-09-01 19:00 - 21:00 | Vallée Square
Original ska band playing in Portland since 2004
The event starts at 6pm with Youth in Music and then the El Grande from 7pm-9pm.
Enjoy food from several of the walking distance restaurants. The concert venue has a bar with mixed drinks, beers, and wine that can be purchased throughout the time of the event.
https://www.downtownwestbrook.com/…/summer-concert-series/

Westbrook Vallée Square Concert Series feat. The Queen Masterstroke – Ultimate Queen Tribute Band
2022-08-25 18:00 - 21:00 | Vallée Square
The event starts at 6pm with Youth in Music and then The Queen Masterstroke from 7pm-9pm.
Enjoy food from several of the walking distance restaurants. The concert venue has a bar with mixed drinks, beers and wine that can be purchased throughout the time of the event.

Westbrook Vallée Square Concert Series feat. Studio Two - The Beatles Tribute
2022-08-18 18:00 - 21:00 | Vallée Square
The event starts at 6pm with Youth in Music and then Studio Two from 7pm-9pm.
Enjoy food from several of the walking distance restaurants. The concert venue has a bar with mixed drinks, beers and wine that can be purchased throughout the time of the event.

Westbrook Vallée Square Concert Series feat. No Guts, No Glory
2022-08-11 18:00 - 21:00 | Vallée Square
The event starts at 6pm with Youth in Music and then No Guts No Glory from 7pm-9pm.
Enjoy food from several of the walking distance restaurants. The concert venue has a bar with mixed drinks, beers and wine that can be purchased throughout the time of the event.

Macisso Family Music Festival – History of Westbrook Music
2022-08-06 14:00 - 20:00 | Vallée Square
In addition to hearing fantastic local musicians, you’ll also have the opportunity to see several influential people recognized with official awards. There will even be an open jam available to musicians in the area who want to contribute and make music!

As always, Discover Downtown Westbrook is working hard to make our vision of “embracing the downtown” a reality. One great way to do this is by making music the star! Our goal with the Macisso Family Music Festival is to celebrate the historical music legacy of our city.

Westbrook Vallée Square Concert Series feat. Gina & The Red Eye Flight Crew
2022-08-04 18:00 - 21:00 | Vallée Square
The event starts at 6pm with Youth in Music and then the Gina & The Red Eye Flight Crew from 7pm-9pm.
Enjoy food from several of the walking distance restaurants. The concert venue has a bar with mixed drinks, beers and wine that can be purchased throughout the time of the event.

Workout with Gianna
2021-03-29, 2021-03-22 | ME
Link to classes each Monday and select the Winterfest 2021 playlist. Beginner, intermediate and advanced
levels.
Modifications and demonstrations for all three levels will be shown for EACH class. Workouts will be
45-60 minutes including warm-up, full body workout, cool down and abdominals with every session.
Start your week off with a Monday workout by Giana Storey. Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced levels. Modifications and demonstrations for all three levels will be shown for EACH class.
Workouts will be 45-60 minutes including warm up, full body workout, cool down and abdominals with every session. Every Monday beginning on 2/15. Classes are, Hi/Low Aerobics (no equipment needed); Balance, Core & More! (Yoga or exercise mat suggested); Cardio Sculpt (1-3 sets of dumbbells ranging in size and a mat). You will be able to log on and link to the classes each Monday at your convenience.

Get to Know Westbrook with the Westbrook Historical Society
2021-03-28 | ME
Join the great talent at the Westbrook Historical Society each Sunday of Winterfest (February 21 and 28, March 7, 14, 21 and 28) who will be featuring a video to enhance our local knowledge – the first episode will be a tour of the gem of a location they have for all of us to visit – tune in to learn a little history of Westbrook. What better way to spend a Sunday afternoon when it’s cold outside!
Bob Bertin gives a presentation on the history of the American Legion on Dunn Street

Westbrook Trivia
2021-03-27 15:00 - 15:45 | ME
Join us for two rounds of Westbrook Trivia on Saturday, March 27th at 3 pm and 3:45 pm. Test your knowledge of Westbrook history and current events (hint: the weekly Westbrook Historical Society videos are a great resource). Prizes will be awarded for the top scores in each round.
Please email info@downtownwestbrook.com by midnight March 26th to register for the event. The event link and additional information will be sent to those that register.
Event link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_KCBnVRwPRM-oJ7JE_ZOLQg
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

Warm-Up Question!
Approximately how tall is the chimney at the Sappi (formerly SD Warren) mill:
a.25 ft b. 100 ft c. 300 ft d.500 ft

In what year was “Wessie” first sighted in Westbrook?
a. 2011 b. 2014 c. 2016 d. 2019
What were the Westbrook Platinum Knights?
a. Hot rod club b. Semi-pro hockey team c. Chess club d. Dance Group
In what year did President Harding visit Westbrook?
a. 1908 b. 1918 c. 1921 d. 1925

Drouin Dance Center: Acrobatics with Miss Tiffany! Ages 8 & up
2021-03-26 | ME
Join Drouin Dance Center Faculty member Tiffany Randall for this Acrobatics dance class. Acrobatics is a style of movement that incorporates
gymnastics skills and dance concepts. Miss Tiffany will warm up the dancers, teach beginner/advanced beginner acrobatic skills and lead the
class in flexibility and strengthening exercises. Fun for all!

Each week the new class will be uploaded with a Dropbox link and the description with the intended age group.

Poetry Reading
2021-03-25 15:00, 2021-03-18 15:00 | ME
Join Anna Wrobel, Jim Donnelly and Alice Persons for some wonderful readings to get us through the last cold days of Winter. March 4, 11, 18, 25 at 3:00 pm.

Walker Memorial Library Reading
2021-03-23 10:30 | ME
Virtual story times 10:30 am Join in to sing songs, make rhymes, read a book about winter, move around and have fun. If you miss it, no worries! The video will be up for 2 weeks afterwards. No Facebook account needed! Just click here: https://www.facebook.com/events/151938016737187/

Get to Know Westbrook with the Westbrook Historical Society
2021-03-21 | ME
Join the great talent at the Westbrook Historical Society each Sunday of Winterfest (February 21 and 28, March 7, 14, 21 and 28) who will be featuring a video to enhance our local knowledge – the first episode will be a tour of the gem of a location they have for all of us to visit – tune in to learn a little history of Westbrook. What better way to spend a Sunday afternoon when it’s cold outside!

SWAT Team Demonstration
2021-03-20 10:00 | Westbrook Public Safety Building, 570 Main Street, Westbrook, ME, 04092, United States
Saturday, March 20 at 10:00 am at the Westbrook Public Safety Building located at 570 Main St, Westbrook. Meet with the Cumberland County Emergency Services Unit, aka SWAT Team. Highly trained, physically fit, and dedicated to protecting our community in high-risk situations. Sergeant Brian Olson and Westbrook native Officer Garrett McCarthy will host a static display of ESU equipment, followed by a question-and-answer session. Detective Sergeant Timothy Gardner will be on hand to discuss his important role on the team as a certified Crisis Negotiator.
Every child who attends will be entered into a raffle to win a prize.
This is an in person demonstration

Drouin Dance Center: Beginner Jazz with Miss Brittany! All Ages
2021-03-19 | ME
Join Drouin Dance Center Faculty member Brittany Goodnow in this fun and upbeat Beginner Jazz Dance Class for all ages! The class can be
done barefoot. Miss Brittany warm up the dancers, teach basic jazz dance steps and a short combination. Great for the whole family!

Each week the new class will be uploaded with a Dropbox link and the description with the intended age group.
