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Preschoolers, Toddlers & Little Kids Events South Shore Boston May 20th Week 2024

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What to do with the little kids this week for this May 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

Preschoolers, Toddlers & Little Kids Events South Shore Boston May 20th Week 2024

 

 

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Got a weekday Toddler & preschool event send us an email 365southshore@gmail.com

 

Monday May 20th   things to do South Shore Boston MA

My Village House new indoor playspace 8am

Maplewood Easton Indoor/Outdoor Playground open play 930-12pm

Toddler Storytime at Pembroke Library 1030am repeats weekly  thru the end of June 

Rockland Library Tots & Tunes  1030am  Please join us for stories, songs, flannelboard stories and stamps!  This program is geared for babies and toddlers ages 0-3. Older children and siblings are welcome!  repeats weekly thru May 20th except for  Monday holidays.

Duxbury Library  Music & Movement!  1030 & 11am  sessions Move & groove with shakers, scarves and rhythm sticks! Geared toward age 2-4. Caregiver presence required.  Repeats thru June 10th except for Monday holidays

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

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 May 21st  things to do South Shore Boston MA

My Village House new indoor playspace 8am

Maplewood Easton Indoor/Outdoor Playground open play 930-12pm

Barnyard Storytime at Weir River Farm in Hingham

Quincy Library  Toy Time – Ages 9-23 months  10am   Come to the library for a free playtime session with your baby, ages 9- 23 months full of age appropriate toys and activities plus socializing with other children and caregivers.  A fun time for all and a chance to practice large and small muscle development. This program will meet in the large meeting room from 10:00 – 11:00 am and is for children ages 9 – 23 months accompanied by an adult.

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

Movement & Mindfulness – Requires Registration at cohasset Library 1030am Learn to connect mind and body through storytelling, breathwork and games in this Movement and Mindfulness series designed for young children and their families. In this weekly program, we will read stories, stretch and move our bodies through play, as well as learn to breathe deeply, all in an effort to establish connection with others and peace within. Ages 4 and under with caregiver.  repeats 5/28 as well

Hanson Library Preschool Playmates! (Ages 0-5)  4:00 PM – 5:30 PM
Caregivers and children ages 0-5 are invited to a playdate at the Hanson Public Library! Join us anytime between 4:00pm and 5:30pm for some unstructured play featuring puzzles, coloring, train table, activity cube, and more. Drop in for an afternoon of fun and meet some new friends!  This is not a librarian led program. Young children must be supervised by an assigned caregiver at all times.

Grab this toddler busy book! It covers 16 themes, including numbers, alphabet, food & drink, fruits, animals, colors, shapes and more. Each themes can enrich the child’s knowledge base

Wednesday May 22nd  things to do South Shore Boston MA

My Village House new indoor playspace 8am

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 

Hanson  Library  Spring Kids Yoga Class with Miss Kate (Ages 3-7)  10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Join Miss Kate to celebrate Spring! We will make flower shapes with our bodies, act out spring stories, and enjoy music & movement! A spring craft will follow.  Will need to register

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    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

Paint by Sticker (All Ages) at Hanson Library    11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Drop in for a casual and relaxing intergenerational morning craft! Paint by sticker is an uplifting and mindful activity for crafters, art lovers, puzzle fans, and more. All materials will be provided, and you will get to take your masterpiece home when completed.   Drop in program, preregistration not required. This is not a librarian led program. Young children must be supervised by an assigned caregiver at all times.   This program is sponsored by the Hanson Public Library Foundation Inc.

 

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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

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 thru Sept 2024

Kids eat Free at Barretts  on Wednesdays  

 

WE LOVE!!  Bring a splash pad to your backyard this is one of the most durable around

Stoughton Public Library 630pm  Teddy bear Storytime-Ages 4-7  Join Peggy Sewcyk for a bedtime storytime! Bring a stuffed friend and wear your pjs!  This program is for ages 4-7.  repeats weekly thru June 12th

Thursday May 23rd    things to do South Shore Boston MA

My Village House new indoor playspace 8am

Maplewood Easton Indoor/Outdoor Playground open play 930-12pm

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 end of May

Mamasteph Concert for Children at Braintree Library 10:15am 
.  Beloved local South Shore musician “Mamasteph” (Stephanie Chase) plays the guitar and sings traditional children’s songs as well as her own compositions. She will also entertain you with some special puppets. Don’t miss the fun!! All are welcome.  You do not need to be Braintree resident to attend.  Repeats May 30th as well

 

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

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.

 

Free Feeding support group art Marshfield Library 103am

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  Construction Storytime and Sensory Play (Ages 0-5)  4:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Join Percy for a construction themed storytime and play with our sensory bins!

We will be publishing our weekend calendars today as well!

Food Trucks Thursdays Kingston MA 2024  5pm 

 

Friday May 24th    to do South Shore Boston MA

My Village House new indoor playspace 8am

Maplewood Easton Indoor/Outdoor Playground open play 930-12pm

Hanson Library Music & Movement with Miss Kate (Ages 0-5)  10:00 AM – 11:00 AM

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 .

Music Makers with Ms. Bethany at Cohasset Library 1030am  Enhance your little one’s love of music during this 30-minute bonding time, with songs, dance, and movement games to excite one’s budding musician. Generously funded by the Friends of the Cohasset Library. No sign up necessary. Enter the Westwing through the Children’s Room.

Weymouth Food Truck Fridays 2024 5pm 

 

South Shore  Weekend Sneak Peak

Memorial Day Weekend Family Fun Day in Duxbury MA

North River Festival of Arts Memorial Day Weekend

Lakeside Family Festival & Carnival Memorial Day weekend

Canton Spring Carnival 2024 

Memorial Day parades & Ceremonies