One of the many dinosaurs that will be at Cross Insurance Arena in Portland. Photo courtesy of Jurassic Quest

Make no mistake, it’s going to be a great weekend, starting with Jurassic Quest at Cross Insurance Arena. Animatronic dinosaurs will delight the kids, who will also have fun digging for fossils and riding a baby dino. Another option in our weekly roundup is Beautiful: The Carole King Musical at the Maine State Music Theatre in Brunswick.

Some of the candies available at the Granite Hall Store in Round Pond. Photo by Aimsel Ponti

For an even sweeter experience, we’re sending you candy shopping. We’ve picked out five stores with special deals and created a handy guide to 18 stores you can find throughout Southern Maine and the Midcoast. From massive stores like Sweetz & More in Wiscasset to charming places like the Granite Hall Store in Round Pond, there’s a candy store calling your name.

The Brackett’s Market 4-Cylinder Pros will compete at Wiscasset Speedway on Saturday. Anna Chadwick/Morning Sentinel

If your search for candy brings you to Wiscasset, we can help you find plenty of other things to do in town, including auto racing at the Wiscasset Speedway.

Bagel sandwich with eggs, cheese and pork bun from Dutchman’s Wood-Fired Bagels in Brunswick. Photo by Aimsel Ponti

Want a breakfast made from scratch? Head to Brunswick and grab an egg and cheese sandwich from Dutchman’s Wood-Fired Bagels. We especially liked the one with a pork bun and bodega sauce. Your taste buds will thank us later.

Ling-Wen Tsai, “Rising/Sinking Study Chair,” wood and milk paint, 12 x 12 x 5 inches. Photo courtesy of Corey Daniels Gallery

Further south in Wells, you can visit Life Forms, a women’s sculpture collective at the Corey Daniels Gallery. As you tour the exhibition, you’ll see works by about a dozen artists.

Performance by the US Navy band Country Current in Tennessee. Photo by Petty Officer 1st Class April Enos

If you want to hear live music on Sunday afternoon, come to Memorial Park in Freeport at 3 p.m. for a free performance by Country Current. The band is the US Navy’s only country/bluegrass ensemble, and the show promises to be a rousing treat.

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