South Shore South of Boston Kids Summer Fun Bucket List 2016

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Summer school vacation is almost here    It’s almost summer, which means: sun, freedom, beach/pool, and hanging out with your the kids  24/7. Those glorious summer months are the perfect time to try something new, and make amazing memories. This  Kids summer fun bucket  will save you from the “I’m bored” moments

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1. Feed the animals at South Shore nature center in Norwell
2.  Spend a day on the high seas looking for whales with  whale watch
3. Visit story time at Weir River farm in Hingham
4. Go see an outdoor movie at the Hingham Shipyard
5. Play kiddie pool  kickball
6. See one of the free concerts in many towns including Abington, Braintree, Milton  Plymouth and more
7. Visit the Braintree  Randolph   or Plymouth  Splash pad
8. Eat some Campfire S’more Cones
9. Take a bike ride on the Cape Cod Canal
10. Make your own slip & slide for the backyard
11. Make homemade ice cream
12. Ride Hingham to Boston Ferry
13. Visit the animals at Dalby Farm in Scituate
14. Grab an ice cream from the ice cream man
15. Watch Fireworks for the 4^th of July
16. Go down the water slides or wave pool at Water wiz in Wareham
17. Paint Hot Rocks for your garden
18. Go to a summer carnival
19.  Take the train into Boston and play tourist
20. Roller skating at Carousal Family skating center
21. Enjoy homemade ice cream on a hot summer day Peaceful Meadows  in Plymouth or Whitman
22. Attend a Brockton Rox game
23. Create a summer memory book photo or scrapbook
24.  Go to storytime or learn about history at South Shore Children Museum at Hanvoer Mall 
25. Watch free outdoor movies in Weymouth or Braintree
26. Go fishing at Ames Norwell Park in  Abington
27. Use your animal instincts  Buttonwood zoo  in New Bedford
28. Play mini golf
29. Make Large Giant Bubbles  in the backyard
30. Play in the Sprinkler
31. Attend the Marshfield Fair
32. Learn about history at Battleship cove in Fall River  
33. Play Glow in the Dark Ring Toss
34.  Head to the Mendon Drive in 
35. Go to the free or cheap morning movies during the summer at Regal and Showcase cinemas
36. Experience car crushing excitement at Monster Jam at Gillete stadium 
37. Check out Jungle Jake  indoor playground on a rainy day
38. Create a masterpiece at Claychick in Plymouth
39. Have a water balloon fight
40. Attend children’s theater at South Shore music circus in  Cohasset
41. Eat Ice cream for dinner on a hot summer night
42. Visit Bass Pro Shop for free summer activities,
43. Go to one of the Highland foundation free cultural events on Fridays
44. Eat a burger at Walhburgers  and watch the boats at shipyard
45. Visit the Frosty dog for hot dogs and ice cream in Carver
46. Attend a free children’s workshop at Lowe’s, Home Depot or Michael’s
47. Feed the deers at Southwick Zoo 
48. Go Camping in your backyard
49. Eat fried clams from Tony’s at Wollaston beach in Quincy
50. Search for crabs and shells at Brant Rock beach in Marshfield
51. Visit the Fuller craft museum in Brockton
52. Enjoy an afternoon at Easton’s children’s museum
53. Get Crafty  at South Shore pottery
54. Make Homemade popsicles on hot day
55. Take a cooking class at Good Life Kitchen
56. Take a stroll Hidden Pond at Derby street shops and eat some Cold stone creamery ice cream
57. On a rainy day play the arcades on  Round one in Taunton
58. Get on tv at one of Fox 25 Zip trips
59. Make pancakes for dinner
60. Visit the Plymouth Sheriff farm petting zoo
61. Do a twilight tour with the Hanover Historical Society
62. Take a the Pilgrim Belle  cruise  around Plymouth Harbor
63. Make homemade pizza on the grill
64. Ghost tour at Burial Hill in Plymouth
65. Visit the Soule Homestead in Middleboro and learn about the Web of Life
66. Get your jump on at Sky Zone in Kingston on a  hot day
67. Take a hike at the Blue Hills and visit owls  close rang at Blue Hills Trailside museum
68. Quack quack do Boston Duck tour
69. Stroll along Plymouth waterfront and jetty and eat fried seafood at Woods
70. Family sleepover in the living room
71. Get wild  at the Capron Zoo and Splashpad
72. Visit the Barnes & Noble Storytime in  Hingham or Braintree
73. Go swimming at  Houghton’s pond in Milton/Canton
74. Stroll at the NRT Sheep Pasture in Easton
75. Get a science lesson at Blue Hill Meteorological Observatory
76. Take a ride on the Paragon Carousel in Hull
77. Spend a night at the Nantasket Beach Resort and see the beach at sunrise
78. Go on an Owl Quest at Daniel Webster Sanctuary in Marshfield
79. Set up pool noodles for a game of kickball croquet
80. Sign up for your library’s summer reading challenge
81. Go strawberry picking
82. Go Blueberry picking
83. Vernal Pool Trail Quest  at Moose Hill Wildlife Sanctuary in Sharon
84. Play Lazer tag at Stronghold Ops in Abington
85. Play nature bingo when going for a walk through Pond Meadow Park  or World’s end
86. Check out Patriot’s Training camp in July and August
87. Hit one new playground a week
88. Pack a picnic and take a wiffle ball set to Whitman Park
89.   Use your library’s museum pass program to have summer adventure
90. Take a Pirate’s Cruise
91. Go Deep Sea Fishing
92. Ride the train at  Edaville USA
93. Dave & Buster ½ price games  on  Wednesday
94. Play Glow in the dark bowling at night
95. Create  a sand volcano at  Brant rock beach
96. Make a butterfly   bucket for the beach
97. Splash in the water at Duxbury beach
98.  Go bowling and make sure you take advantage of  Kids Bowl Free
99. Watch a Pax Sox Game in Providence
100. Eat from a food truck
101. Watch the boats and grab some dinner at  Marina Bay in Quincy
102. Create Tie Dye tshirts
103. Drive in backyard movie party