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Kid & Family Fun South Shore Boston August 12th Week 2024

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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 The Marshfield Fair kicks off on Friday –we got a great giveaway to kick it off

 

101 plus  Summer adventures South Shore Boston and Beyond 

 

Kid & Family Fun South Shore Boston August 12th Week 2024

See Summer on A budget ideas for the South Shore  

Are you looking for Fall programs

 

Sports Programs  South Shore Sports Center Hingham

Code Wiz Quincy & Hanover  After school classes 

Cheer Factor Hanover & Norton Summer Camp 

Coastal Kids Learning  Small group class for young learners  age 2-5  who have not entered full-time school in Duxbury  The session will focus on age appropriate academics, social and emotional learning practices and confidence building

 

All week ongoing 

Playground Guide -try a different one each week!

Dalby Farm Animal Encounters -sign up in advance  

Buttonwood Zoo  New Bedford  we got a special discount for you 

Capron Park Zoo 

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

Join our Free & Cheap South Shore facebook group  shopping deals, cheap things to do

 

Rainy day fun 

SkyZone Kingston

Children’s world Canton 

Billy Beez Kingston Collection
Easton Children Museum
Pinz Bowling Kingston
Alley Kat Bowling

Timberlanes Bowling

Off the Wall Carver

Dave & Busters Arcade Braintree 25% discount on token this week

Ryans Amusement Arcade & Bowling

Monday August 12th   things to do South Shore Boston MA

Storytime for Ages 2-5 @ the Wollaston Beach Tot Lot 10am 
Join Ms. Dorothy for a fun outdoor storytime at the Wollaston Beach Tot Lot, located between East Elm Ave. and Sachem St. (next to the Clam Box). Bring your sunscreen and water and we’ll bring the books and music Cosponsored by the Friends of Wollaston Beach  In case of rain we will move storytime to the North Quincy Library

Nelson Memorial Park and Splash Pad in Plymouth MA 10am

Randolph Splash Pad 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

Buttonwood Zoo  New Bedford  we got a special discount for you 

New England Patriots Football Training Camp 2024 in Foxboro MA 10am Just Monday  & Tuesday this week

 

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!

Magoo’s Mini Golf & Ice Cream Rockland 11am Mini golf & ice cream for 2 for $25 

Dave & Busters Arcade Braintree 25% discount on token this week

Kids Eat Free at Towne Tavern & Treehouse Pembroke

 

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

Easton Library  Block Party 2pm  Lego your boredom and come to the coolest block party in town! Starting on June 17, drop by Queset House every Monday from 2:00 – 3:00 PM to free-play, topple, and construct with a variety of building materials, including giant, fort-sized blocks! Outdoor blocks can be found in the Walled Garden on sunny days.  Ends  August 19th  No registration is required for this self-led program. Children of all ages and their families are welcome

 

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

CheerFActor Hanover Open gym 8-9pm

Boston Lights at Franklin Park Zoo 6pm

Tuesday August 13th   things to do South Shore Boston MA

Free Duxbury Beach Reservation Nature program 930am

Nelson Memorial Park and Splash Pad in Plymouth MA 10am

Randolph Splash Pad 10am 

Buttonwood Zoo  New Bedford  we got a special discount for you 

Cape Cod Wicked Waves Drive Worthy perfect for Day out 10am 

View Boston -See the Boston skyline from the top of the hub 10am

New England Patriots Football Training Camp 2024 in Foxboro MA 10am Just Monday  & Tuesday this week  final day

Braintree Library Teddy Bear Picnic 1030an Come to our Teddy Bear Picnic! You can bring a teddy bear along so it can have fun too. A blanket or towel to sit on will make it feel like a real picnic. We’ll have a Teddy Bear Head-band craft to make, read the book and sing the song “Teddy Bear Picnic”, move to “Teddy Bear, Teddy Bear, turn around” and the “Teddy Bear Hokey Pokey”,  go on a Teddy Bear Parade and end with apple juice and Teddy Grahams for a snack. Best for ages 4 – 6.

Mamasteph, music for young children at Cohasset Library 1030am  Join us under the tent for music and more! Funded by the Friends of the Cohasset Library.  Repeats August 13th
Dr. Rosie Helps the Animals at Middleboro Library 1030am  Participants will enjoy an interactive reading and hands-on activities while learning about how to take care of animals. Kids are encouraged to bring their own stuffed animal for a vet clinic check up.

Sharon Library Tinker Time 11am Explore creativity, senses, science and more with fun weekly activities. After a story and song or two, create a craft with your little one. Then explore different sensory stations and early literacy games with other families. Geared towards children ages 18M to 5Y.  repeats Tuesdays all summer long

.Magoo’s Mini Golf & Ice Cream Rockland 11am Mini golf & ice cream for 2 for $25 

Dave & Busters Arcade Braintree 25% discount on token this week

 

Braintree Library Mario Movie and Puzzle  2pm Before the movie starts, we’ll have 3 options of pictures. Then it will be cut into puzzle pieces on our puzzle-making machine. You can take the puzzle home. Puzzle making is from 2:00 to 2:25, in the Children’s Room. The movie starts at 2:30pm

Hanson Library  Art Free Play: Trash Sculptures (All Ages)
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
As we “Read, Renew, Repeat” our way through Summer Reading, make some recycled art with us! We’ll have supplies to make recycled masterpieces, though you are welcome to bring materials from home as well.  Drop in program, preregistration not required. This is not a librarian led program. Children under seven years old must be supervised by an assigned caregiver at least 14 years or older at all times.

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.

Wednesday August 14th   things to do South Shore Boston MA

 

Nelson Memorial Park and Splash Pad in Plymouth MA 10am

Randolph Splash Pad 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

Buttonwood Zoo  New Bedford  we got a special discount for you 

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.

snag these leak proof water bottles for back to school 

Magoo’s Mini Golf & Ice Cream Rockland 11am Mini golf & ice cream for 2 for $25 
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365 Steals & Deals we will stretch your shopping  budget

Free Movies at Patriot Cinemas at Hingham Shipyard 11am

Kids eat Free at Barretts  on Wednesdays  

Alden House Duxbury tours 12-4pm

Elmer Glue 30 pack under $8

Braintree Library 2pm  CAT KID Fans Draw an Animated Flip Picture or Comic Book
Cat Kid and Dog Man fans – come draw an animated picture (“Flip” style) or comic book (Cat Kid style). For ages 6 – 11. Take home a booklet “Create your own Comic Book” to continue creating, while supplies last.

Scituate Animal Shelter Dine out fundraiser 6pm at local restaurants 

Boston Lights at Franklin Park Zoo 6pm

Free Outdoor Movies 2024 at Patriot Place Foxboro MA 6pm 

Free Wednesday night Summer concerts 2024 in Canton MA last week 

Onset Summer of Love Free Summer Concerts 630pm

Free Summer concerts Wednesday Nights in Plymouth Waterfront 630pm

Weymouth summer concert Alya Brown 630pm

Thursday August 15th things to do South Shore Boston  MA

Free Duxbury Beach Reservation Nature program 930am

Nelson Memorial Park and Splash Pad in Plymouth MA 10am

Randolph Splash Pad 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

Buttonwood Zoo  New Bedford  we got a special discount for you 

 

30% off these ARTEZA Colored Pencils 

Are you traveling  this summer  and got a toddler/preschooler –this travel tray is perfect for the car or airplane 

Sharon Library at  Crescent Ridge Story Time! (All Ages)  11am Join us for some story time fun outside this summer. We will read books, sing songs, play games, and more! Registration is not required but encouraged so you get notifications about weather related cancelations. This story time will be outside in the sun so remember your sunscreen! Feel free to bring a blanket, chairs, picnic and whatever else will keep you and your little ones comfortable. In the event of bad weather, Story Time will be moved to the Community Room at the Sharon Public Library. Announcements will be made here in the calendar, via email, and on social media if it is moved indoors.  Story time will be held in the field next to the diary bar. Look for the goats and white tent.  Repeats every Thursday all summer

Dave & Busters Arcade Braintree 25% discount on token this week

Magoo’s Mini Golf & Ice Cream Rockland 11am

Alden House Duxbury tours 12-4pm

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

 

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 no concert this week continues 22nd  & 29th

Whitman Summer Concerts 2024 6pm  2nd to last one next one August 29th 

Sunset Picnics at Weir River Farm 6pm 

Snag this Tie Dye Kit for Rainy Days during the summer 

Boston Lights at Franklin Park Zoo 6pm

Cape Cod Canal Summer Concerts 630pm

Braintree library  Evening Storytime  630pm   
Little ones can come to Evening storytime with Miss Elisabeth for some books before they go home to sleep. Best for ages 2 1/2 to 4, but open to children of all ages. Held in the Children’s Room on August 8, 15, 22, and 29.

Hanson Library Campfire Storytime (Grades K-3)  6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Join Percy for a storytime around the “campfire” for stories and songs. After storytime, we’ll make camping lanterns for you to take home with you!

Friday August 16th   to do South Shore Boston MA

 Quincy Library  Snap Circuits for Ages 8-12 10:00—11:00 AM  Join us on Friday, August 16th from 10:00 -11:00 am to explore electric circuits with Snap Circuits! Use our circuitry kits to put together circuit boards that will make lights blink, sounds turn on, propellers spin, and more! We’ve got everything kids will need to work on these projects, including instructions. Once you’ve mastered the projects in the instruction books, try your hand at making your own.  This program is for children ages 8 -12

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 

Hanson Library Water Fun End of summer celebration 
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Join us to celebrate the end of Summer Reading at the Hanson Public Library! We will have Heidi’s Hollow Farm here serving ice cream for all our reading participants!

Dress in your bathing suits and join us for a Water Jumpy House and other fun water games! Don’t forget your towel to dry off!

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

Marshfield Fair Opening Day 12pm 

Dave & Busters Arcade Braintree 25% discount on token this week

Alden House Duxbury tours 12-4pm

CheerFActor Hanover Open gym 5-6pm

Free Quincy Concerts at Ruth Gordon Quincy Ruth Gordon Amphitheater 2024 6pm  2nd to last one season ends 8/23 

Boston Lights at Franklin Park Zoo 6pm

Free summer concerts at Hingham Shipyard 7pm

South Shore weekend Sneak Peak

Marshfield Fair here thru 8/24

August Moon Festival Quincy