Yoga with Jill | March 1, 2026
2026-03-01 09:00 - 10:00 (America/New_York) | ME
Join Jill from Wood & Water Yoga for a welcoming, all-levels yoga class focused on movement, breath, and mindful connection. This weekly practice is a great way to stay grounded and active through the winter season. Held at the Skowhegan Center for Entrepreneurship at 181 Water Street, Skowhegan, ME.

Please register in advance to attend this program: https://www.giveffect.com/campaigns/44068-yoga-with-jill-march-april-2026/join

Downtown Rucksack Walk with Kay Active Fitness | March 2, 2026
2026-03-02 17:00 - 18:00 | ME
Join Kay Active Fitness and Skowhegan Outdoors for a walk wearing weighted backpacks around downtown Skowhegan, the Debe Trail, and Philbrick Woods. This is a great way to stay active, build strength, and get outside—walks are social, steady-paced, and beginner friendly.

Please register in advance to attend this program: https://www.giveffect.com/campaigns/44069-downtown-rucksack-walk-with-kay-active-fitness-march-april-2026/join

Morning Cross-Country Ski @ Lakewood Golf Course | March 3, 2026
2026-03-03 09:00 - 10:00 | ME
Start your morning with a relaxed, community cross-country ski session at Lakewood Golf Course. These outings are open to all levels and focus on enjoying winter movement, fresh air, and time on skis. We will bring skis and boots as requested, first come first serve.

Please register in advance to attend this program: https://www.giveffect.com/campaigns/44071-morning-cross-country-ski-lakewood-golf-course-march-2026/join

Downtown Rucksack Walk with Kay Active Fitness | March 9, 2026
2026-03-09 17:00 - 18:00 | ME

Fly-Tyin' Tuesdays | March 10, 2026
2026-03-10 16:00 - 17:30 | ME
Learn the basics of fly tying in this relaxed, social workshop. Participants will be guided through materials, tools, and simple patterns. All materials included.
March 10, 24 & April 7, 21 are at the Skowhegan Free Public Library
March 17 is at the Bingham Union Library

Please register in advance to attend these programs: https://www.giveffect.com/campaigns/44072-fly-tyin-tuesday-march-april-2026/join

Elevate Cross-Country Ski Clinic with Maine Huts and Trails | March 14, 2026
2026-03-14 09:00 - 16:00 | ME
Please register to participate in this program: https://www.giveffect.com/campaigns/44073-elevate-cross-country-ski-clinic-with-maine-huts-and-trails-march-14-2026/join

New to cross-country skiing or looking to build confidence on skis? This half-day introductory clinic, led by experienced instructors, is designed for beginners and first-time skiers.
Participants will learn foundational cross-country skiing skills, including basic movement, stopping, turning, and climbing techniques, along with an overview of equipment setup and trail etiquette. After instruction, the group will ski from the trailhead into Flagstaff Hut, experiencing one of Maine’s premier Nordic destinations.
Transportation, instruction, and lunch are included in the program cost. All participants will meet at the Basecamp Gear Library before departure.
Program Details
Cost: $50 adults | Free for youth
Skill level: Beginner / first-time skiers welcome
Includes: Instruction, transportation, lunch
Meeting location: Basecamp Gear Library
Destination: Flagstaff Hut (ski-in)
This program is a great introduction to cross-country skiing in a supportive, instructional setting while enjoying a scenic winter adventure.
Cancellation Policy
More than 7 days prior to the program: Full refund
3–7 days prior: 50% refund or full credit toward a future Skowhegan Outdoors program
Less than 72 hours prior or no-show: No refund
Programs may be rescheduled or canceled by Skowhegan Outdoors due to weather, water levels, or safety concerns. In these cases, participants will receive a full refund or program credit.

Yoga with Jill | March 15, 2026
2026-03-15 09:00 - 10:00 | ME

Downtown Rucksack Walk with Kay Active Fitness | March 16, 2026
2026-03-16 17:00 - 18:00 | ME

Fly-Tyin' Tuesdays | March 17, 2026
2026-03-17 16:00 - 17:30 | ME

Group Cross-Country Ski "Under the Lights" @ Quarry Road | March 20, 2026
2026-03-20 17:00 - 19:00 | ME
Please register to participate in this program: https://www.giveffect.com/campaigns/44074-group-cross-country-ski-under-the-lights-quarry-road-march-20-2026/join

Join us for our last cross-country ski program of the season at Quarry Road trails in Waterville! We will ski through the sunset and on the lighted trail system at Quarry Road! Gear included as requested.
This program is also weather and trail condition dependent. We will inform of any foreseen cancellations as soon as possible.
Program Details
Cost: $25 adults | Free for youth (cost covers trail fees)
Skill level: Beginner / first-time skiers welcome
Includes: Instruction, lunch
Meeting location: Quarry Road Yurt, Waterville, ME
This program is a great introduction to cross-country skiing in a supportive, instructional setting while enjoying a scenic winter adventure.
Cancellation Policy
More than 7 days prior to the program: Full refund
3–7 days prior: 50% refund or full credit toward a future Skowhegan Outdoors program
Less than 72 hours prior or no-show: No refund
Programs may be rescheduled or canceled by Skowhegan Outdoors due to weather, water levels, or safety concerns. In these cases, participants will receive a full refund or program credit.

Spring Open House
2026-03-23 17:00 - 19:00 | ME
Join us at Joe’s Flat Iron Cafe and Basecamp Gear Library for an Open House to meet the team, talk gear, and learn more about Main Street Skowhegan, Skowhegan Outdoors, Skowhegan Center for Entrepreneurship, and the Skowhegan River Park. Joe’s will be serving his weekly community dinner and refreshments will be available.
No registration required. We’ll see you then!

Fly-Tyin' Tuesdays | March 24, 2026
2026-03-24 16:00 - 17:30 | ME

Yoga with Jill | March 29, 2026
2026-03-29 09:00 - 10:00 | ME

Downtown Rucksack Walk with Kay Active Fitness | March 30, 2026
2026-03-30 17:00 - 18:00 | ME

"Spring Forward" Run Club with Kay Active Fitness | April 2, 2026
2026-04-02 17:30 - 18:30 | ME
Join Kay Active Fitness and Skowhegan Outdoors for a run from Basecamp Gear Library. This includes areas of Downtown Skowhegan, the Debe Trail, and the Philbrick Woods. Beginners, walkers, marathoners welcomed to this social hour of exercise.
Please register to participate in this program: https://www.giveffect.com/campaigns/44076-spring-forward-run-club-with-kay-active-fitness-april-2026/join

Downtown Rucksack Walk with Kay Active Fitness | April 6, 2026
2026-04-06 17:00 - 18:00 | ME

Fly-Tyin' Tuesdays | April 7, 2026
2026-04-07 16:00 - 17:30 | ME

"Spring Forward" Run Club with Kay Active Fitness | April 9, 2026
2026-04-09 17:30 - 18:30 | ME

Yoga with Jill | April 12, 2026
2026-04-12 09:00 - 10:00 | ME

Downtown Rucksack Walk with Kay Active Fitness | April 13, 2026
2026-04-13 17:00 - 18:00 | ME

Basecamp Session: Vernal Pools - More Than a Puddle | April 14, 2026
2026-04-14 18:00 - 19:00 | ME
Please register to join us for this program: https://www.giveffect.com/campaigns/44077-vernal-pools-more-than-a-puddle-basecamp-session-april-14-2026/join

Join Naturalist Rachel Cheatham-McFadden for this 1-hour “Basecamp Session” seminar on vernal pools and their importance to a forest ecosystem. Light refreshments available.

"Spring Forward" Run Club with Kay Active Fitness | April 16, 2026
2026-04-16 17:30 - 18:30 | ME

Downtown Rucksack Walk with Kay Active Fitness | April 20, 2026
2026-04-20 17:00 - 18:00 | ME

Fly-Tyin' Tuesdays | April 21, 2026
2026-04-21 16:00 - 17:30 | ME

Earth Day Blue & Green Space Clean-Up | April 22, 2026
2026-04-22 17:00 - 18:30 | ME
Join the Skowhegan Outdoors Team in a celebration of Earth Day by cleaning up parts of downtown Skowhegan. The melting snow may reveal some “treasures”! We will meet at Basecamp Gear Library at 5pm and will work our way adjacent to the river, the river access stairs, the Debe Trail, and Philbrick Wood. Gloves and safety vests will be provided.
Please register to join us for this program: https://www.giveffect.com/campaigns/44078-earth-day-blue-green-space-clean-up-april-22-2026/join

"Spring Forward" Run Club with Kay Active Fitness | April 23, 2026
2026-04-23 17:30 - 18:30 | ME
Join Kay Active Fitness and Skowhegan Outdoors for a run from Basecamp Gear Library. This includes areas of Downtown Skowhegan, the Debe Trail, and the Philbrick Woods. Beginners, walkers, marathoners welcomed to this social hour of exercise.
Please register here to participate in this program: https://www.giveffect.com/campaigns/44076-spring-forward-run-club-with-kay-active-fitness-april-2026/join

Yoga with Jill | April 26, 2026
2026-04-26 09:00 - 10:00 | ME

Downtown Rucksack Walk with Kay Active Fitness | April 27, 2026
2026-04-27 17:00 - 18:00 | ME

"Spring Forward" Run Club with Kay Active Fitness | April 30, 2026
2026-04-30 17:30 - 18:30 | ME

Full-Day Beginner Whitewater Kayaking Clinic | May 23, 2026
2026-05-23 08:00 - 17:00 | Skowhegan Outdoors Basecamp Gear Library, 65 Water Street, Skowhegan, ME, 04976, United States
Saturday, May 23rd, 2026 | 8:00am – 5:00pm
Crusher Pool, Lower Dead River, Lower Kennebec River
A full-day introduction to whitewater kayaking fundamentals including paddle strokes, river features, eddy turns, ferrying, and safety concepts in a controlled river environment.
REGISTER HERE!
Program Type: Full-Day Guided Experience
Cost: $100 (under 18 are free!)
Includes:

Professional instruction
Whitewater kayak, paddle, helmet, PFD
Transportation from Skowhegan & gear transport
Lunch

What to Expect
This introductory whitewater kayaking program covers the fundamentals needed to begin paddling moving water safely. Instruction includes paddle strokes, river features, eddy turns, ferrying, and basic river safety concepts. Participants practice skills in a controlled river environment with close instructor support.
We will begin the morning at Crusher Pool, working on fundamentals. After lunch, we’ll transition to the Dead River and confluence with the Kennebec River for some down-river paddling skills.
No prior whitewater experience is required. Full itinerary will be sent 1 week in advance of this program
What to Bring (Additional)

Layers
Sunscreen and bug spray
Water and snacks
Towel and dry clothes
Water shoes or strappy sandals
Swimsuit or shorts

Cancellation Policy
More than 7 days prior to the program: Full refund
3–7 days prior: 50% refund or full credit toward a future Skowhegan Outdoors program
Less than 72 hours prior or no-show: No refund
Programs may be rescheduled or canceled by Skowhegan Outdoors due to weather, water levels, or safety concerns. In these cases, participants will receive a full refund or program credit.
