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What is Outdoors Again?
Outdoors Again is a non-profit organization (501c3) founded by Geoff and Mike Howe, former owners, current SVPs of Howe & Howe Inc. OA organizes activities such as camping, hunting, fishing, horseback riding, music concerts, sporting events and many other adventures free of cost for individuals with limited mobility. We pride ourselves in alleviating some of the stresses wheelchair users may face with planning, organizing and accessibility within their community. OA provides the opportunity for youth, veterans, ALS persons, paraplegics, quadriplegics within the wheelchair community to meet and make connections with. All of our events are free of cost to our guests and their families. Planning and organizing is a huge part of what we do, but there are no words to describe the experience and bonds we create with each new event/adventure. To have the ability to be a part of and witness individuals regain a sense of hope, excitement and desire to get outdoors again and participate in activities they may never have imagined possible is an incredible experience within itself.
Outdoors Again provides wheelchair users opportunities they may have once enjoyed doing but haven't for years because of their disability/limitations. We create and organize events throughout the year that assist with re-integration into social settings and connections to those that may have some common areas with one another. For some, this may even be their first experience or first time leaving their home/program since their diagnosis, accident or injury. We have many individuals that find hope in our excursions as well as their means for social inclusion and look forward to each new adventure! Providing a second chance at enjoying the outdoors once again is our mission and we can and will continue to do so with the help of our volunteers, community donations and business/corporate sponsors. If you are a wheelchair user, please contact us to be included in our next adventure! If you wish to help us provide hope and the ability to continue offering events, please donate to our organization or sponsor an event!
Outdoors Again provides wheelchair users opportunities they may have once enjoyed doing but haven't for years because of their disability/limitations. We create and organize events throughout the year that assist with re-integration into social settings and connections to those that may have some common areas with one another. For some, this may even be their first experience or first time leaving their home/program since their diagnosis, accident or injury. We have many individuals that find hope in our excursions as well as their means for social inclusion and look forward to each new adventure! Providing a second chance at enjoying the outdoors once again is our mission and we can and will continue to do so with the help of our volunteers, community donations and business/corporate sponsors. If you are a wheelchair user, please contact us to be included in our next adventure! If you wish to help us provide hope and the ability to continue offering events, please donate to our organization or sponsor an event!
2026 EVENTS
Saturday February 21
Winter Wonders
Sandy Hill Farm
Sandy Hill Lane
Eliot, Maine
5:45pm
Winter Wonders is a world class light show experience with over 2.5 million lights! The unique 14 acre display is the largest accessible trail with light show in New England. If you love holiday & festive lights, make sure you don’t miss this experience!! Rain date is February 28th.
Saturday March 14
Maine Mariners Hockey
Cross Insurance Arena
1 Civic Center Square
Portland, Maine
Game starts at 6:00pm and we will watch the Mariners compete against the Norfolk Admirals in our reserved chicken coop section at ice level! The ice level lounge is a private reserved area where we will watch the game and enjoy a buffet dinner. This area also features the "players tunnel' where the Mariners players will skate right past us! Limited tickets for this event.
Saturday May 2
Adaptive Painting Event
TBD
10:00am-1:00pm
We are bringing some spring ideas to our painting event this year! Join us as Lori, our painting instructor, provides us with some fun ways to be creative and artistic. We'll have music, snacks and a day of fun and memories! Family & friends can join for this event!
Saturday June 6
OA Cookout with live music
92 Emery Corner Road
Limerick, Maine
11:00am-2:00pm
A social get together for our Outdoors Again family and friends! Great food, BYOB and live music with the Parsonsfield Music Project Band. Family & friends can join! More information to follow.
Sunday July 12
Great Maine Airshow
Brunswick Executive Airport
15 Terminal Road
Brunswick, ME 04011
11:00am-4:00pm
The legendary US Blue Angels will be performing at this years airshow! We will have our front row reserved area again at the runway for prime viewing. A thrilling showcase of aerial acrobatics and patriotic displays that will leave you breathless. Don’t miss this chance to witness the artistry of America’s finest pilots in action! More information to follow.
Saturday August 8
Challenger Space Mission
Challenger Learning Center
30 Venture Way
Bangor, Maine
11:00am-2:00pm
In 2025, they completed a $3.7 million NASA- and community-funded accessible facility and technology upgrade, becoming one of only five Challenger Centers worldwide with a next-generation mission simulator. Experience anywhere from mission control operations to the surface of Mars! Limited tickets for this event.
Sunday October 4
Portland Cruise
Casco Bay Cruise Lines
56 Commercial Street
Portland, ME 04101
12:30pm-3:30pm
Join us for our 6th annual cruise around Casco Bay from 12:30pm-3:30pm. The ferry has 2 levels and an elevator to access both floors. There is an enclosed middle area as well. Beau Dalleo will be playing live and the cruise line will have a cash bar on hand. OA will provide a catered lunch, water & soda. Make sure to bring an extra layer (jacket/sweatshirt) in case it’s chilly out on the water! We will return to land at 3:30pm. Feel free to invite family and friends to join us for this event!
Sunday November 15
"Friends"giving
American Legion Hall
94 Eastern Avenue
Rochester, NH 03867
12:00pm-3:00pm
OA's 5th annual Thanksgiving event! There's so much to be thankful for and we want to gather to support and celebrate as we enter the holiday season! Event time is 12:00pm-3:00pm, with a social hour followed by a catered Thanksgiving meal. Please feel free to invite family and friends to join!
For more information on events, volunteering or to RSVP, please email: [email protected]. Once you RSVP, you are placed on the attending list for the event and will receive a detailed email 4-5 days prior to the event.
**as always... events are FREE to our guests and their families/friends**
2025 MAINE MARINERS HOCKEY GAME
2025 ADAPTIVE PAINTING
2025 MAINE WILDLIFE PARK
2025 BULLS & BRONCOS RODEO
2025 ANNUAL CASCO BAY CRUISE
2024 STATE OF MAINE AIRSHOW & AIRFORCE THUNDERBIRDS
2024 ADAPTIVE PAINTING EVENT
2024 MAINE MARINERS HOCKEY GAME
2023 ADAPTIVE PAINTING EVENT
2023 MAINE MARINERS HOCKEY GAME
2023 MAINE CELTICS BASKETBALL GAME
2023 MAINE WILDLIFE PARK
2023 FIREWORKS @ SANFORD REGIONAL AIRPORT
2023 SAILING with "IM"POSSIBLE DREAM FOUNDATION
2023 ANNUAL CASCO BAY CRUISE
2023 FRIENDSGIVING
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Tony receives his very own Ripchair from his co-workers at Howe & Howe Tech
If you or someone you know is interested in taking part in an Outdoors Again event please contact us using the link below!
You can also donate to Outdoors Again by using the button below.
Thank you to all of our sponsors!
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WOODSOMES FEEDS & NEEDS WATERBORO
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MERRILL'S COUNTRY STORE
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