With miles of white sandy beach, there's plenty of space for everyone. Many families with young children gather on the river side of

Main Beach

, where the waves are smaller and the water is calmer. Remember to bring along a bucket and net for crab-catching fun. You'll find this section on the right as you enter the Main Beach parking lot.

For lunch, grab a hot dog and soft-serve ice cream from the Dairy King, or enjoy a larger menu selection with take-out from

Charlie's On the Beach

. Both are conveniently located across the street from the Main Beach parking lot.

Grab a blanket and a pizza and head to the beach for a picnic.

La Pizzeria

in downtown even delivers right to the beach on their moped! Low tide evenings are ideal, providing ample space for kids to run around between bites of pizza.

Salty Lewer Charter Fishing

has family fishing and lobstering trips that are great for kids to learn to fish and have fun out on the water. Capt. Bryan introduces fishing to children in a stress-free and fun environment to create lasting family memories of time spent fishing off the coast of Perkins Cove and Ogunquit.

Finestkind Scenic Cruises

offers multiple daily lobstering trips, perfect for kids. Departing from Perkins Cove, this kid-friendly cruise provides a hands-on lobstering experience. Kids will love seeing lobsters and other sea creatures up close as they come up in the traps.

Give the kids some spending money and head to

Perkins Cove Candies

, where they can choose from baskets and jars filled with various sweets. Close by, visit The Toy Chest, a whimsical wonderland of toys and games sure to delight children and adults alike. Afterward, walk across the pedestrian bridge to watch sailboats leave the cove. For a bite to eat, try

Footbridge Lobster

or

Barnacle Billy's

, both of which offer take-out windows.

Visit the

Village Toy Funatic

, a charming neighborhood toy store with a wide selection of unique toys and games. For lunch, head to

Cornerstone Artisanal Pizza & Craft Beer

, where kids can enjoy pizza while adults can savor unique pizza options paired with beer or cocktails.

The Ogunquit Trolley

offers a fun and scenic way to get around town. Look for the trolleys with whimsical names like Molly, Dolly, and Polly. They run the entire length of town, with stops at Main Beach, Footbridge Beach, Downtown Ogunquit, Perkins Cove, and more. Trolleys typically operate throughout July and August, with schedules posted at each stop.

The

Ogunquit Museum of American Art

hosts story hours for children aged 0 to 12 throughout the summer, in collaboration with the

Ogunquit Memorial Library

. Weather permitting these events are held outdoors in the Sculpture Garden, so bring a blanket! The schedule of story hour events can be found

here

.

Tucked behind Obed’s Parking Lot and next to the Ogunquit Heritage Museum, the

Dorothea Jacobs Grant Common

offers a large, shaded grassy area ideal for playing or having a picnic.

The

Ogunquit Playhouse

presents several children's shows each year. The 2025 performances include Legally Blonde The Musical Jr. and Matilda Jr. For the latest schedule of shows

check here

.