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Imagination Ball

Groove into a night of imagination, joy, and serious fun at CMTM’s second-annual Imagination Ball. This high-energy evening supports CMTM’s Community Fund, helping ensure all children can access inclusive, welcoming experiences through play. Expect great music, a groovy live and silent auctions, playful surprises, and the kind of magic that is only made possible when our community shows up for kids and families.

Events > Imagination Ball
Children's Museum & Theatre of Maine
250 Thompson's Point Road
Portland, Maine 04102 United States
About the Event
Presented by
Children's Museum & Theatre of Maine
(207) 828-1234
May 8, 2026
All Day Event

IMAGINATION BALL

Date: Friday, May 8, 2026

Time: 7 pm to 10 pm (Host Committee Reception Begins at 6 pm)

Location: 250 Thompson’s Point Road, Portland, Maine

Theme: The Funkraiser – 70’s inspired, disco-era celebration

Early Bird General Admission Tickets (3/1 – 3/31): $80

General Admission Tickets (4/1 – 5/8): $100

Host Committee Tickets: $250

Groove into a night of imagination, joy, and serious fun at CMTM’s second-annual Imagination Ball. This high-energy evening supports CMTM’s Community Fund, helping ensure all children can access inclusive, welcoming experiences through play. Expect great music, a groovy live and silent auctions, playful surprises, and the kind of magic that is only made possible when our community shows up for kids and families.

Whether you attend in person or participate online, your participation ensures that play, creativity, and learning remain available to every child who walks through our doors. Current initiatives made possible by the community fund include: Year-long Scholarship Memberships for families experiencing financial hardships. Free or discounted Museum admission and theatre tickets for families who might not otherwise have access to come play and attend mainstage performances. Discounted school group visits for students from Title 1A schools. Educational Outreach programming to schools and community organizations. Community Partner Nights for local direct service organizations. Free Play Your Way sessions for families experiencing sensory processing challenges and physical and cognitive disabilities. And more!

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