Preschoolers, Toddlers & Little Kids Events South Shore Boston April 8th Week 2024
What to do with the little kids this week. We got all the fun activities’ and events! From captivating story hours to colorful arts and crafts, interactive playdates to outdoor adventures, our preschooler & toddler calendar is a gateway to a vibrant world of growth and development for your kids
Playground Guide -try a different one each week!
Select Tot Soccer in Hingham ages 2-5 years old
Dalby Farm Animal Encounters -sign up in advance SUMMER PROGRAMS FOR K-3 also open
Monster Jam will be here in April
CocoMelon Party time Live in May for one weekend only
Bluey Live will be back here in May in Boston
10 places to see animals South Shore & Beyond
Rock Papers Scissors in Duxbury is a fantastic local toy store
Got a weekday Toddler & preschool event send us an email 365southshore@gmail.com
Monday April 8th things to do South Shore Boston MA
Maplewood Easton Indoor/Outdoor Playground open play 930-12pm
Kids World Hingham Open Indoor playground 930-1230pm
ABC Storytime North Quincy Library for ages 3-5
10:00—10:45 AM In this storytime series for preschoolers we will explore a different letter of the alphabet each time we meet. We’ll read stories, sing songs and play games all centered around the letter of the day, including our favorite game: Mystery Bag! Repeats weekly thru 5/6 except for Monday Holidays
Toddler Storytime at Pembroke Library 1030am repeats weekly
Abington Library 1030am Toddler time is continuing on Monday morning! Join Miss Sandy (or Miss Heidi or Mrs. Grimmett) on Monday morning at 10:30 AM for a few short stories, songs, puppet visits, egg shaking, and scarf waving. Toddler Time is a 20 minute program that is geared towards children ages newborn – 3. Monday Morning Toddler Time is drop in, no pre-registration required, with a cap of 15 and will be held in the Copeland Room. Please sign in in the Children’s Room when you arrive. Toddler Times are funded by the Friends of the Library. happens Monday thru June 27th no Monday holidays
Kids Eat Free at Towne Tavern & Treehouse Pembroke
Hanson Library Total Solar Eclipse Viewing Party (All Ages) 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Join us to celebrate the total solar eclipse! Hanson is in the 91% totality region, and the eclipse will begin at 2:16, peak at 3:29, and finish at 4:39. We will have eclipse viewing glasses, eclipse-themed snacks, and an intergenerational eclipse craft!
Quincy Library Gather for the Solar Eclipse next Monday, April 8 from 2 – 4 PM on the lawn of the Thomas Crane Public Library !
Buttonwood Park Zoo New Bedford Solar eclipse Viewing Party 2pm
Want to experience a natural phenomenon at BPZOO? Join us Monday, April 8th for a Solar Eclipse View at the Zoo from 2-4pm!
This viewing party is free with admission, so no tickets are needed! We will have:
😎 Solar eclipse glasses available for purchase
🌽 Free popcorn with glasses
🌍 Educational demonstrations with Science on the Sphere
This will be the last total solar eclipse visible in our neighborhood until 2044. Don’t miss your chance to see this celestial event. ☀️🌙
Check out our event page for more information!
Cohasset Library Lego Club 4pm Join us for an hour of building with LEGO®s. Completed projects will be put on display in the Children’s Room. All ages and communities welcome. Repeats Monday except for school vacation weeks thru May 20th
Bedtime Story Hour at Abington Library 630pm
Bedtime Story Hour continues this winter and spring at the library! Kids ages 4 and up, who are able to separate from their parent/caregiver are invited to wear their coziest PJs, bring a stuffed animal friend, and join Miss Amy every Monday night at 6:30 PM. Bedtime Story Hour is thirty minutes of longer stories, songs, rhymes, and the chance to “Go Bananas!” Our Story Hour programs are funded by the Friends of the Library happens Monday thru June 27th no Monday holidays
Tuesday April 9th things to do South Shore Boston MA
Maplewood Easton Indoor/Outdoor Playground open play 930-12pm
Kids World Hingham Open Indoor playground 930-1230pm
Toddler Storytime at Braintree Library 10am
Storytime for Toddlers with short books, songs, movement and a simple craft. Held at 10:00 am. Come for Storytime Fun! Best for ages 1 – 3, but open to all children. Located in the Children’s Room. No sign-up needed.
Toddler Storytime Adams Shore Quincy Library for ages 2-3
Join Miss Lori for Toddler Storytime at Adams Shore! This program for two- and three-year-olds and their caregivers introduces simple stories and concepts to young children. Songs, rhymes, fingerplays, and felt board activities will be used to reinforce concepts. Repeats thru 4/30 except for vacation week.
Wiggleworms Storytime at Ames Free Library Easton 1030am
Awestruck toddler, eyes filled with wonder, with wings and an inchworm on her shoulder.
Best for mobile toddlers, Wiggleworms features songs, rhymes, and a story or two to keep little ones engaged. This program meets every Tuesday at 10:30am with Miss Alyisha in the Children’s Room and runs for about 30 minutes. No registration is required and all families are welcome! Repeats weekly except for school vacation weeks thru the end of May
Mamasteph, music for young children at Cohasset Libraray 1030am
Preschool Playgroup at Abington Library 11:15am
Are you ready to have some fun? Children ages 3-5 and their caregivers are welcome to join Miss Heidi for 45 minutes of free play, stories, songs and activities. (Siblings are welcome.) This is a registered 5-week session, but you are welcome to call and see about space availablity if you are not registered. runs thru May 7th except for vacation week in April
Wednesday April 10th things to do South Shore Boston MA
Maplewood Easton Indoor/Outdoor Playground open play 930-12pm
Kids World Hingham Open Indoor playground 930-1230pm
Open Gym any age Play at Cheer Factory in Hanover 10am & 11am
Braintree Library Family Yoga for Little Ones 10:15am Join experienced yoga instructor Jennifer Lyn to stretch and breath deep. Jennifer returns with session of mindfulness, relaxation, games and simple yoga poses for kids. This class will be fun and engaging for kids 1-5 years old. Siblings are welcome. Please bring a yoga mat, towel or use a library carpet square. Registration is encouraged, please register separately for each week you would like to attend. The registration form is below. This program, as are all programs at the library, is free. Instructor Jennifer Lyn is the owner of Nutured Roots LLC and is an experienced Wellness Coach, Yoga and Mindfulness Instructor. repeats weekly thru May 22nd except for April vacation week. Program made possible by the use of State Aid Funds Non Braintree residents allowed.
Babytime storytime at Easton Public Library 1030am
Best for infants and prewalkers, Babytime is storytime for littles – and their grownups! This session is full of songs, rhymes, and lap games – and maybe a short book – to fire up those babies’ brains. Babytime meets every Wednesday at 10:30 AM with Miss Hannah in the Children’s Room and runs for about 20 minutes. Siblings are welcome and are encouraged to bring their own “baby” doll or stuffed animal. No registration is required, and all families are welcome! repeats weekly thru June 5th except for April vacation week.
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Braintree Public Library Baby and Me Movement & Mindfulness 11am
Join Jennifer Lynn for this Baby & Me Movement and Mindfulness class. Jennifer offers a warm and supportive environment for parents and caregiver to connect with their infants, as well as with other adults in their community, through gentle movement, song and discussion. Class is for newborn babies to pre-crawling and their parent/caregiver. Registration is encouraged, please register for each week you would like to attend. Class is free and baby does not need to be a Braintree resident to attend. Presented by Jennifer Lynn, owner of Nutured Roots, LLC. Jennifer is a Yoga and Mindfulness , Grief Educator and Reiki Master. Repeatly thru May 22nd except for April vacation week.
Randolph Library 11am Please join us on Thursdays for Bouncing Tots!
Designed for ages 0-3, with an adult caregiver, children will experience a fun filled learning storytime! We’ll sing songs, learn sign language, read stories, and many more fun activities
No registration necessary! repeats weekly
Quincy Library Singing Storytime Ages 2-5 11am Join Ms Rebekah at the Main Library for Singing Storytime! All kids ages 2-5 are invited to meet in the Children’s Room on Wednesday mornings. Come ready to learn about instruments, sing favorite songs, and do some dancing! repeats weekly thru 5/1 except for April vacati0n week
Kids eat Free at Barretts on Wednesdays
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Thursday April 11th things to do South Shore Boston MA
Maplewood Easton Indoor/Outdoor Playground open play 930-12pm
Kids World Hingham Open Indoor playground 930-1230pm
Quincy Library Rock-a-Bye Baby Storytime with Mrs. Miller – Ages 4-11 months 930am
An introduction to stories, songs, nursery rhymes and gentle movement exercises for very young children, ages 4-11 months, accompanied by an adult. repeats weekly thru the May 2nd except for April vacation week
Preschool Tumble at Cheer Factory in Hanover 10:15am
Baby Sing and Play at West Bridgewater Library 1015am This is a lap sit program of music and stories for babies 3-18 months of age. REGISTRATION IS NOW REQUIRED. REGISTRATION OPENS UP BY NINE AM ON THE DAY OF THE EVENT. PLEASE NO FOOD OR DRINK IN THE GALLERY! repeats weekly thru the first week of May
Duxbury Library storytime 1030am & 11am Join us for Storytime on Thursdays! Geared towards families with children under 5, children must be accompanied with an adult caregiver. repeats thru June 6th except for April vacation week
Are you traveling this summer and got a toddler/preschooler –this travel tray is perfect for the car or airplane
Baby Lapsit at Pembroke Public Library 1030am Designed for babies and toddlers from 6 to 24 months, Lapsits are a great chance for caregivers to bond with their child. Each 30-minute program includes stretches, songs, and rhymes followed by an open play time that allows babies to play and grown-ups to chat. weekly thru the end of June
Stoughton Library Family Storytime for ages 2-6 1030am Family Storytime is fun for the whole family! Participants will listen to stories, sing ,and dance! Stories are geared towards ages 2-6 but all ages are welcome! Repeats weekly thru May 2nd
Open Gym any age Play at Cheer Factory in Hanover 11am
Tinker Thursday at Cohasset Library 4-5pm Explore, experiment, and invent with hands-on activities using Playstix, Magnetic Tiles, Brickyard Building Blocks, and Brainflakes. Open to all ages. Registration is not required. repeats weekly thru 6/6
Hanson Library Baking Storytime and Sensory Play! (Ages 0-5) 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Join Percy for a baking themed storytime and play with our baking sensory bin! Pre-registration preferred but not required
We will be publishing our weekend calendars today as well!
Friday April 5th to do South Shore Boston MA
Children’s World Canton indoor play 930am
Maplewood Easton Indoor/Outdoor Playground open play 930-12pm
Kids World Hingham Open Indoor playground 930-1230pm
Hanson Library Music & Movement (Ages 0-5) 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Drop in for Music & Movement with Miss Kate!
Stoughton Library Baby Storytime for ages 0-24 months 10am
This interactive program is for babies from birth to age 2 and their caregivers. Join Ms. Amy & Ms. Stacey for a high energy storytime filled with songs, short stories, felt board activities and fingerplays. No Registration required. repeats weekly thru May 3rd
Braintree Library Playroom Drop in Playgroup 10am Families and caregivers may stop in on Fridays anytime between 10:00 am and noon for informal fun with other young children. Little ones, ages infant to four, can enjoy Duplos, extra Train Tracks and Train Table , MagnaTiles, and puzzles.
Duxbury Library Baby playgroup 1030-12pm Playtime meant just for babies, and for their caregivers to connect. Recommended for children under 2 and their caregivers. Siblings welcome. repeats weekly thru June 7th
Barnes & Noble Storytime Hingham 1030am .
Families/children will engage in free play with a variety of manipulatives/educational toys. The group will have circle time, music, stories, a simple art project, tunnel and parachute play. This group is focused on socialization and other developmental skills.
