OHTM Events - Kites, Bikes and Trikes

On Saturday, April 23, the Museum will host its annual Kites, Bikes & Trikes Family Festival where kids can bring their kites (homemade or otherwise) to fly and see kite-flying demonstrations by members of the Nor'easters Kite Club from Portland.

Children are also encouraged to bring their bicycles to this event for a free spring safety check-up offered by Maine Sport. Children can ride their bikes and trikes on Runway 17 throughout the day and may participate in the bicycle parade at noon. Helmets are required.

A special activity during the event will be our second annual Cardboard Contraption Contest. Open to all ages, teams of up to four people will build their own cardboard "vehicle" of their own design. “This competition will be part artistic ability, part public spectacle and all fun,” says Owls Head Education Director and contest coordinator, Ethan Yankura. Due to limited materials, registration is required. However, as many teams will be accommodated as possible.

Event highlights will include highwheel bicycle demonstrations; and free Model T rides for all. Kite-building workshops will be offered throughout the day, and there will be designated areas for kite flying as well as bicycle and tricycle riding. Any youngster who has participated or will be participating in the Soap Box Derby is encouraged to bring and display their derby cars alongside several of the Museum’s early derby cars. An enclosed "Kids Corral" will have pedal cars and planes for younger children to enjoy.

The gates open at 9:30, with most activities starting at 10:00 sharp. Admission is FREE for children under 18 and $10 for adults.

The Museum's "Under 18 Free" initiative is sponsored in part by Camden National Bank.