Preschoolers, Toddlers & Little Kids Events South Shore Boston Oct 21st Week 2024
What to do with the little kids this week for this October 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
Most of the library events are open to non residents! Chose a different Storytime or playtime in a different town if registration is needed we will let you know
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Grand Opening Alert New Playspace in Norwell Happy Hearts we got a sneak peek!
Sports Programs South Shore Sports Center Hingham got tot programs
Cheer Factor Hanover & Norton See their fall program
Missy’s Movement Dance Studio
💕 SPREADING JOY THROUGH DANCE Dance classes in Quincy and Hingham. Providing dance education in both public and private schools.
Sing Explore Create Hanover Music Therapy and Creative Arts Wellness for all phases of life make sure you sign up for their Sensory Santa experience
Year Round Swim Lesson in Plymouth, Raynham, Providence and Sandwich at AquaSafe
SELA: The International Private School Where Language Excellence Meets Academic Achievement! 📚🌍 Discover Southeastern Massachusetts’ First Spanish Immersion Academy Locations in Hingham & Norwell
Monday October 21st things to do South Shore Boston MA
East Bridgewater Library Messy Mondays 9am-12pm Join us for some messy fun! Sensory bin free play, 9:00-12:00. All ages, no registration. Caregiver supervision required. Repeats thru the end of October for Columbus day
Kidz World North Attleboro 930am-8pm open play
Maplewood Easton Indoor/Outdoor Playground open play 930-12pm & 130-5pm
KidsWorld Hingham Open Play 930-1230pm
Braintree Library 10am Young Nature Explorers on Leaves and Seeds
Young Nature Explorers is a new monthly program with Miss Elisabeth. Each month we’ll talk and learn about an aspect of local nature. In October, the focus is the leaves and seeds around us. We’ll share what we’ve seen, learn about some kinds of leaves and seeds we’ve never seen, then sort by color and size. We’ll also have a related craft project. Best for ages 3 to 5, but open to children of all ages. Held in the Children’s Room, in the Storytime corner.
Hanover Library 10:15am Story Time for 3- and 4-year-olds
Picture books, big books, flannel board stories, rhymes with movement, and more repeats weekly thru Nov 4th except for columbus day
Step Back in Time with Jurassic Quest! Ready for a dino-mite adventure? 
Bring the whole family to the Jurassic Quest Dinosaur event in Providence in November and get up close with life-sized, roaring dinosaurs! 
This immersive experience is perfect for dino lovers of all ages. Snag tickets now For train fans: we’ll have extra train tracks for children to build with, and extra trains to drive on them. Held in the Children’s Room
Rockland Library Tots & Tunes 1030am
Please join us for stories, songs, flanne lboard stories and stamps. This program is geared for babies and toddlers ages 0-3. Older children and siblings are welcome. No registration is required. Repeats weekly except for Monday holidays thru Dec 16th
THIS IS a game-changing Stuffed Animal Organizer that every MOM has been dreaming of! 
Abignton Library Toddler drop in storytime & play 1030am Join Miss Sandy (or Miss Heidi, or Mrs. Grimmett) every Monday morning at 10:30 AM this fall 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.
Hanover Library 11am Patty-Cake for Babies Nursery rhymes with movement, board books, finger plays and more for babies newborn to 17 months with a parent/caregiver. Drop-in, no registration needed. repeats weekly thru Nov 4th except for columbus day
Hanover Library Kids Yoga 11am Miss Christine from Little Bee Yoga Co. is excited to share the magic of yoga with John Curtis Library families!! Partner with your little yogi in super fun poses, games, music, stories, breathing exercises, meditation, and guided relaxations that help to strengthen their bodies, minds and souls… We’ll bark in downward dog, meow in cat pose and roar in lion pose while we take a yoga journey that you and your child will never forget! This fun class provides a beautiful bonding experience between the adult and child. Each class is 45 minutes. The class is geared toward children ages three to six years, but all ages are welcome to participate. runs weekly thru Nov 4th
Tuesday October 22nd things to do South Shore Boston MA
Kidz World North Attleboro 930am-8pm open play
Maplewood Easton Indoor/Outdoor Playground open play 930-12pm & 130pm -5pm
KidsWorld Hingham Open Play 930-1230pm
Rock-a-Bye Baby Storytime with Mrs. Miller – at Quincy Public Library 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 end of October
Toddler Storytime Quincy Library Adams Shore for ages 2-3 10:00—10:45 AM
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 weekly thru end of October
Milton Library 10am & 1045am sections Ms. Tory’s Stories, Ages 0-5
Join Ms. Tory for a storytime full of music and dancing located in the Keys Room on the Lower Level of the Library. repeats thru Oct 22nd
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Wiggleworms in the Garden Easton Library 1030am
Awestruck toddler, eyes filled with wonder, wearing butterfly wings
Best for mobile toddlers, Wiggleworms storytime features songs, rhymes, and a story or two to keep little ones engaged. This program meets every Tuesday at 10:30 AM in Queset Garden with Miss Alyisha. It runs for about 30 minutes. Don’t forget to bring your blanket (or chairs) and a light jacket. No registration required and all families are welcome! runs weekly thru the end of October In the event of rainy &/or soggy weather, storytime will meet in the Children’s Room
Pembroke Library storytime 2-5 ages 1030am Toddlers (ages 2 to 5) and their caregivers can enjoy an interactive storytime with songs, dances, and a story that encourage language development and social skills. Each themed storytime is followed by a craft. Repeats weekly thru Dec 17 2024
CheerFactor Hanover Tuesday drop in : Preschool Tumble 11-11:45 AM | Open Play 12-1 PM
Preschool Discovery @North Quincy Library – Ages 3-5 3pm
Drop by the North Quincy Branch Library with your preschooler, ages 3-5, any time between 3 and 4 PM to do some fun simple science together.
Each month activities, experiments and instructions will be provided on a different science topic you can do with your child.
This month come in and play with magnets: Make magnets float above each other, chase each other around, use them to go fishing and more!
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.
Yourigami play couch- it’s a nugget dupe.
Wednesday October 23rd things to do South Shore Boston MA
Kidz World North Attleboro 930am-8pm open play
Maplewood Easton Indoor/Outdoor Playground open play 930-12pm & 130-5pm
KidsWorld Hingham Open Play 930-1230pm
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 library carpet square. No registration is needed .Instructor Jennifer Lyn is the owner of Nurtured Roots LLC and is an experienced wellness coach, Yoga and Mindfulness Instructor. Program made possible by the use of State Aid Funds. Repeats weekly thru Dec 18th
Braintree Library Baby and Me Movement & Mindfulness 11am Join Jennifer Lyn in this Baby & Me movement and mindfulness classs. Jennifer offers a warm and supportive environment for parents and caregivers to connect with their newborns and 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 parents/caregivers. No registration is needed. Repeats weekly thru Dec 18th
Melissa & Doug Sticker Wow!™ 24-Page Activity Pad and Sticker Stamper, 300 Stickers this would be a great stocking stuffer
Kids eat Free at Barretts on Wednesdays
Kids Eat free at ocean’s grill in Marshfield on Wednesday
Thursday October 24th things to do South Shore Boston MA
Kidz World North Attleboro 930am-8pm open play
KidsWorld Hingham Open Play 930-1230pm
Maplewood Easton Indoor/Outdoor Playground open play 930-12pm & 130-5pm
Baby Sing and Play at West Bridgewater Library 10;15 This is a lap-sit program of music, movement and stories for babies birth to 24 months. Registration now required repeats thru 10/31
Baby Lapsit babies to 2 yr old Pembroke 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. repeats thru Dec 19th except for Thanksgiving
Patriot Place trick-or-treating-spooktacular-at-patriot-place 11am and 530pm Ghosts and Goblins! You’re invited to the annual Trick-or-Treating SPOOKtacular presented by SNICKERS® at Patriot Place on Thursday, October 24! For 2024, there will be two sessions: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM and 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM. Make sure to wear your best costume!
We will be publishing our weekend calendars today as well!
Quincy Library Spooktacular Magic with Robert Clarke for ages 4+ 3:00—4:00 PM
Join us for a spine-tingling afternoon of magic and mystery with magician Robert Clarke during Lead Poisoning Prevention Week!Watch as he conjures up tricks that will leave you spellbound, all while sharing important messages about staying safe from lead hazards. Ghoulish Crafts await after the show! Can’t wait to see you there!
Boo-tacular Candy & Costumes Pembroke 430pm All ages can visit the Library and the Council on Aging for a special event of treats (no tricks!). Both locations will have treats/candy and activities including Pin the Nose on the Pumpkin and a Zombie Obstacle Course. This event is free and open to all youth; costumes are encouraged but not required. Non-food treats will be available.
Friday October 11th things to do South Shore Boston MA
Melissa & Doug take a long travel train set table As a mom of a 2 year old son who hates having a mess this was a MUST! I love how it folds up and all the pieces fit within it. It is also perfect for on the go as well! It is great quality and the pieces are actual wood & not cheap and thin!
East Bridgewater Library LEGO FREE PLAY! All day Fridays (9:00-4:45)
All ages welcome! No registration. Drop in. Come be creative at the library! run weekly thru the end of December
Kidz World North Attleboro 930am-8pm open play
this is expected to the top toy for the holiday season Little Live My Really Real Puppy
Maplewood Easton Indoor/Outdoor Playground open play 930-12pm & 130-5pm
KidsWorld Hingham Open Play 930-1230pm
Stoughton Library 10:00 AM Baby Storytime for ages 0-24 months 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 the end of October
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.
Hanson Library Kids Yoga with Miss Kate (Ages 3-7) 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Drop in for a Fall themed Kids Yoga Class! We will incorporate music, movement, literacy & FUN!
St. John’s Not-So-Spooky Haunted House 2024 in Hingham MA 5pm
Boo Bash at Battleship Cove Fall River 5pm purchase tickets in advance
Stoughton Trunk or Treat 5pm Hansen Elementary parking lot for some ghoulish fun!
There will be a DJ, snacks, dancing and competitions for best costume and trunk
Plymouth YMCA Trunk or Treat 5pm Join us at the Plymouth branch for a Spook-tacular Event! Bring your little Goblins for an outdoor family-friendly trick or treat experience! Included with your Old Colony YMCA Family Membership. Members, please register each child on your OCY App under KidZone, Featured Event. Not a member yet? You can register here for $5/child
Easton YMCA Trunk or Treat 5pm To promote a safe and fun environment for the community, we will be hosting a trick or treat alternative. Kids can trick or treat from trunk to trunk in a line-up of vehicles parked in the parking lot with trunks or tailgates full of goodies. $5 for non-members Free for Old Colony Y Members (Branch Locations: Stoughton, Brockton, Easton, Middleboro, East Bridgewater, Taunton) Family friendly costumes and trunk decorations please. Rain or shine!
Hull Life Museum Pumpkin Trail 5pm-8pm October 25th/26th Join us for a family-friendly adventure filled with spooky and fun surprises! Explore the museum and outdoor trail dotted with over 100 pumpkins hidden in nooks and crannies. Adults can enjoy a selection of brews provided by VITAMIN SEA at our beer tent while little ones revel in Halloween activities.
Boys & Girls Club’s Haunted Car Wash Marshfield 5-8pm Zombie car wash Just us for spine chilly time Friday & Saturday nights
Zoo Boo Spooktacular Capron Park Zoo Attleboro 5-9pm! Come for all the Halloween fun Hayrides, Pumpkins and much more Wear your costume
Trunk or Treat at The Bridge Center Bridgewater 530pm Join us for a fun-filled, sensory friendly evening of trunk or treating on Friday, 10/25 from 5:30-7:30pm. All ages are welcome!
Carver haunted house 6-9pm The Friends of Carver Youth Arts and Athletics and the Carver Recreation Committee are bringing you back the Carver Haunted House with more scares for the 4th year in a row! October 25th 26th, Nov 1& 2 Be prepared to be SCARED with a new walk through and new scenes. Brave souls of all ages are welcome to come through the CREEPY Old Fire Station in Carver… but it may be too scary for little ones. The actors will not touch any guests, and expect the same courtesy in return… but WATCH OUT even returning victims won’t know what’s around the next corner. BOO!
Food and Beverages will not be allowed inside; photos and videos inside are also not permitted.
Cookout style concessions will be available out side before or after your scare.
New England Wildlife Center Night of Thousand Faces in Weymouth MA 630pm back for 2024 tickets will go quick!
Middleboro Ghost Drive will be occurring Friday 10/25 and Saturday 10/26 from 6-9pm Pm at Peirce Playground/26 Jackson St! It is $15 per vehicle,
Boston Lights at Franklin Park Zoo 6pm