Kid & Family Fun South Shore Boston July 15th Week 2024
Summer fun is here! 365 South Shore is the place to go to keep up to with all the summer fun and to keep your kids busy
101 plus Summer adventures South Shore Boston and Beyond
See Summer on A budget ideas for the South Shore
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Dalby Farm Scituate Summer program sign ups
Summer Sports Camps at South Shore Sports Center Hingham
Infinity Tumbling summer Camp Kingston
Cheer Factor Hanover & Norton Summer Camp
Marine debris summer camps in Hull!
All week ongoing
Playground Guide -try a different one each week!
Dalby Farm Animal Encounters -sign up in advance
Did you know you can get day pass to local hotel pools? Local pools in Hyatt Braintree, Sonesta Braintree, foxboro and more if you want to go into Boston
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Monday July 15th things to do South Shore Boston MA
Nelson Memorial Park and Splash Pad in Plymouth MA 10am
Cape Cod Wicked Waves Drive Worthy perfect for Day out 10am
View Boston -See the Boston skyline from the top of the hub 10am
Storytime Wastson Park Playground Braintree 10am
Summer Storytimes out in Braintree Parks starts again. Today, our location will be at Waston . Summer Storytimes continue July 15, 22, 29 and Aug 19 at various parks around town. Bring a blanket or towel for more comfort. We’ll gather under the shady trees. July sessions are followed by an “Arts in the Parks” program presented by New England Historic, supported by a grant form Braintree Cultural Council, a local agency, which is supported by Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency.
Abington Library 1030am Drop-in Toddler Time
Join Miss Sandy (or Miss Heidi, or Mrs. Grimmett) every Monday morning at 10:30 AM this summer for our drop-in toddler time program! Toddler Time is a 20-minute program consisting of short stories, songs, scarf waving, egg shaking, and a puppet visit. This program is best suited for children ages 0-3. Monday Drop-In Toddler Time is on any Monday we are open. Our Toddler Times are funded by the Friends of the Library. Runs every Monday thru the summer!
Rockland Outdoor Storytime 1030am Sunshine Stories & Songs
Come join us on the front lawn for some stories and songs followed by stamps! **In case of bad weather, the program will be held in the Meeting Room. runs weekly thru August 12th
Explore the Outback with the Heelers at Middleboro Library 1030am Hop in Bobo and take a drive with Bluey and the rest of the Heeler family while learning about Australia. Enjoy many activities from the show during this drop-in program. Stations will be set up around the Library’s Large meeting room. Get ready for crafts, games and dance mode!
Magoo’s Mini Golf & Ice Cream Rockland 11am Mini golf & ice cream for 2 for $25
Kids Eat Free at Towne Tavern & Treehouse Pembroke
Bridgewater Library 1pm Join Bridgewater Martial Arts for a FREE kid’s safety program at the library! Kids will be taught simple and preservable thought processes to avoid abduction and assault. A small hands on portion will be taught at the end with some retainable technique. This program is open to kids ages 5-12. Instructor, John Hatfield, is a nurse who has spent years submerged in adolescent psychiatric studies as well as operating a martial arts school for over 30 years. Experts from all over the country have been consulted in this simple course and the curriculum is easy to apply and remember.
Hanson Library Throwback Movie Afternoon (Grades 6-12) 2:00 PM – 4:30 PM
Get out of the heat and enjoy a free afternoon movie on our big screen! You will have the opportunity to vote for your favorite throwback movie, and we’ll have DIY nachos and Dunkaroos to snack on. Registration required to ensure availability of supplies.
Drop in Crafts @ Adams Shore branch Quincy Library Ages 3-8
2:00—3:00 PM Graphic of a multicolored paint splatter with the words Arts & Crafts @Adams Shore over it
Stop by the Adams Shore Branch on Monday afternoons to do some crafting. Each week we’ll have a new craft. Repeats all July & August
Quincy Library Creativity Cafe for Ages 8-12 2-4pm
Arts and crafts supplies surrounding the words Creativity Cafe
Kids ages 8-12 are invited to join us on Monday afternoons at the Main Library from 2-4 PM for our weekly Creativity Cafe! Each week we will have a variety of craft supplies available and a craft prompt to spark your creativity. Repeats all July & August
Rockland Library Meal Time Magic with Ed the Wizard 3pm
Come learn how to perform easy magic tricks with items you would find at the kitchen table! Watch Ed the Wizard perform his trick, guess how the effects were performed, then peek behind-the-scenes to learn how each routine was accomplished. With Ed’s help you will have the opportunity to learn and practice several magic effects for yourself using cups, plates, handkerchiefs and napkins. Ed will donate his magic book to the library for future reference. Ages 7 and up. Parents must accompany children under 10 years old. Registration is Required
**This program is supported in part by a grant from the Rockland Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency AND by the Friends of the Rockland Memorial Library.**
Easton Family Library Family Garden Show 6pm
Abington Library Bedtime Story Hour 630pm
Bedtime Story Hour returns this summer 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. runs all summer
Tuesday July 16th things to do South Shore Boston MA
Where to go Blueberry picking South shore
Free Duxbury Beach Reservation Nature program 930am
Nelson Memorial Park and Splash Pad in Plymouth MA 10am
Learn about our Environment AT Sunset Lake 10am
Meet us at Sunset Lake for an educational program on our environment, with Hillary Waite of Braintree’s Stormwater Division. We’ll gather in the shade to look at a model of a town and what might pollute it. Hillary will present other interesting info, and then explain and show the Rainwater Garden of Sunset Lake. Best for children ages 5 – 11. Sunset Lake is on Safford Street, off Franklin Street.
Milton Library storytime 10am & 1045 am Join Ms. Tory for a storytime full of music and dancing located in the Keys Room on the Lower Level of the Library. Ages 0-5. (This program repeats at 10:45. Pick whichever time works best for you! repeats weekly thru July 16th
Cape Cod Wicked Waves Drive Worthy perfect for Day out 10am
View Boston -See the Boston skyline from the top of the hub 10am
.Magoo’s Mini Golf & Ice Cream Rockland 11am Mini golf & ice cream for 2 for $25
Regal Cinemas Kingston $1 movies 11am
Bridgewater library 1pm Draw with Ralph Masiello 1pm Join Ralph Masiello, author of a collection of drawing books for this fun program! Learn about his life, his drawing books, then draw with Ralph! Recommended for ages 5-15.
Animal World Experience North Quincy Library 2:00—3:00 PM Join Matt from Animal World Experience on Tuesday, July 16th at 2:00 pm at the North Quincy Branch for a live animal show. Our animal visitors will be a surprise but there will be time to pet them all as Matt tells us about some fantastically furry animals. This program is recommended for children ages 4 and older accompanied by an adult. Parents please stay close to younger children and help them to be gentle with the animals.
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! 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.
Food Truck Tuesdays at Forge Pond Park Hanover 2024 4-7pm cancelled due to heat
Sunset Lake Summer Concerts in Braintree 6pm
Braintree Library Pajama Party Storytime with Miss Meghan the Story Lady
Kids are invited to wear pajamas to “Pajama Parties Storytimes” on Tuesday evenings.Tonight is the first one, presented by Miss Meghan, the Story Lady. There will be stories, music and movement. Then children can make a craft to take home. Come Jammie Jam at the library. Best for ages 2 1/2 – 4, but open to all children. Miss Meghan will continue “Pajama Parties/Jammie Jams Storytimes”on Tuesday evenings at 6:30 through July 30 .
Wednesday July 17th things to do South Shore Boston MA
Where to go Blueberry picking South shore
Nelson Memorial Park and Splash Pad in Plymouth MA 10am
Cape Cod Wicked Waves Drive Worthy perfect for Day out 10am
View Boston -See the Boston skyline from the top of the hub 10am
Milton Library Small Wonders Ages 0-5 storytime 10am
Drop in and join Ms Elaine and Buddy in the Story Hour Room for rhymes, songs and stories for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers, ages 0-5. repeats weekly all summer
Hanson Library Mamasteph (Ages 0-5) 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM Join Mamasteph on Wednesdays in July for a morning of traditional children’s music, musical stories, and sing-a-longs! Space is limited in this free event, so please sign up to save your seat. This program is sponsored by the Hanson Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency
365 Steals & Deals we will stretch your shopping budget
Free Movies at Patriot Cinemas at Hingham Shipyard 11am
Regal Cinemas Kingston $1 movies 11am
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Kids eat Free at Barretts on Wednesdays
Alden House Duxbury tours 12-4pm
Braintree Library Pumpernickel Puppets present Sir George and the Dragon 3pm Pumpernickel Puppets presents the show “Sir George and the Dragon”. Free tickets will be given out starting at 2:00, an hour before the show. Held in Logan Auditorium. No registration necessary. Limited to first 90 people.
Hideaway Circus at Weir River Farm Hingham 430pm
WE LOVE!! Bring a splash pad to your backyard this is one of the most durable around
Edible Bugs with Blake Dinius at Bridgewater Library 6pm Join Entomologist Extension Educator at County of Plymouth, Blake Dinius, and learn about the future outlook of edible insects. We will cover topics such as: How insects may provide a solution to food insecurity/food waste, climate change, and malnutrition The nutritive comparison of insects vs our common food staples (beef, chicken, fish) Discussions on cultural barriers preventing us from adopting edible insects This program is open to all ages!
Free Summer concerts Wednesday Nights 2024 in Milton MA 6pm
Free Wednesday night Summer concerts 2024 in Canton MA
Onset Summer of Love Free Summer Concerts 630pm
Free outdoor movies in Braintree 630pm
Free Summer concerts Wednesday Nights in Plymouth Waterfront 630pm
Thursday July 18th things to do South Shore Boston MA
Free Duxbury Beach Reservation Nature program 930am
Cardboard Construction Quincy’s Wollaston Library All Ages 930-1230pm
Drop by the Wollaston Branch Library any time from 9:30 am-12:30 pm to participate in Cardboard Construction. Build a tent, a cabin or anything else you want out of cardboard and other odds and ends. We’ll have plenty of craft materials available to spark your imagination as you work with other kids and parents to make the biggest and best cardboard construction we’ve ever seen! This project will take up most of the floor in the children’s section and collaboration is encouraged!
Nelson Memorial Park and Splash Pad in Plymouth MA 10am
Cape Cod Wicked Waves Drive Worthy perfect for Day out 10am
View Boston -See the Boston skyline from the top of the hub 10am
How fun is wiffle ball sprinkler game
Are you traveling this summer and got a toddler/preschooler –this travel tray is perfect for the car or airplane
Magoo’s Mini Golf & Ice Cream Rockland 11am
Abington Library Mama Steph Returns 11:15
Musician, singer, songwriter and entertainer Mama Steph returns to the library for an afternoon of songs (old and new), puppets, and laughter. This program is geared towards children ages 0-5. Registration is required
Alden House Duxbury tours 12-4pm
North Attleboro Firefighters Kids Day Festival and Carnival 2024 12pm
LEGO Building @ Wollaston Ages 5+ at Wollaston Library 2-4pm
Stop by the Wollaston Branch on Thursday afternoons this summer for free-play LEGO building. Grab some LEGO bricks and build a boat, a spaceship, a double-decker couch – anything you want, then toss them back and try to make something else. LEGOs must be returned by the end of the program, sorry! Parents please note regular LEGO are intended for children ages 5 and older, DUPLO and other building toys will be available for younger children. Repeats Thursdays July & August
Bridgewater Library Free art class for grades 1-4 2pm Explore the world of art with Melissa of Beeble Art Center! Experience different art techniques and leave with a beautiful, unique craft created by YOU!
Braintree Library Rainforest Reptiles Presentation 3pm An expert from Rainforest Reptiles will visit today to show some fascinating reptiles. Come see, learn about and touch reptiles. You might see an alligator, a python, a lizard and more. Held in Logan Auditorium. Best for ages 5 – 12. Attendance will be limited to 90. Free Tickets will be given out starting at 2:30, one hour before the show.
Food Trucks Kingston MA 4-8pm LIVE music as well
We will be publishing our weekend calendars today as well!
Bridgewater Music Alley Free Summer Concerts 2024 530pm
Free Summer concerts Thursday Nights in Stoughton MA 2024 6pm
Whitman Summer Concerts 2024 6pm
Sunset Picnics at Weir River Farm 6pm
Snag this Tie Dye Kit for Rainy Days during the summer
Cape Cod Canal Summer Concerts 630pm
Friday July 19th to do South Shore Boston MA
Where to go Blueberry picking South shore
Nelson Memorial Park and Splash Pad in Plymouth MA 10am
Cape Cod Wicked Waves Drive Worthy perfect for Day out 10am
View Boston -See the Boston skyline from the top of the hub 10am
Scituate Library Mama Steph Tickets Required 10am
For Children Ages 0-5 Along with Their Caregivers* Mamasteph brings her traditional children’s songs for sing-alongs and musical stories to the Scituate Town Library! FREE TICKETS ARE REQUIRED to attend this program on a first come, first served basis. Starting the Monday before the program, stop by the library to get tickets anytime during our normal business hours. Please note that tickets often go quickly and will likely not be available the day of the program. Ticket pick up is limited to six (6) per patron.
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 children. Little ones, ages infant to four, can enjoy Duplos, extra Train Tracks and Train Table , MagnaTiles, and puzzles. There will be board games out for school age children as well
Barnes & Noble Storytime Hingham 1030am .
Storytime in the Summer Field with Holbrook Library 1030am Let’s get outside and enjoy the nice weather! Join us every Friday morning at 10:30 in the gazebo at the Sumner Field Playground beginning June 21st. Enjoy stories, music, movement, and various outdoor activities with your little ones. Storytime is perfect for toddlers and preschoolers, but every age can get something great out of Storytime!
Magoo’s Mini Golf & Ice Cream Rockland 11am
North Attleboro Firefighters Kids Day Festival and Carnival 2024 12pm
Alden House Duxbury tours 12-4pm
Free Quincy Concerts at Ruth Gordon Quincy Ruth Gordon Amphitheater 2024 6pm
Free summer concerts at Hingham Shipyard 7pm
South Shore weekend Sneak Peak
K9 Kitt Foundation Family Fun Day & Touch a Truck Braintree MA 2024