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Preschoolers, Toddlers & Little Kids Events South Shore Boston Nov 4th Week 2024

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What to do with the little kids this week for this first full week of November   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

See our Playground video tours here 

 

South shore Fall fun events 

Are you looking for  programs for your little ones to sign up for

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

Kids Birthday Guide 

Monday November 4th    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 November  except for veterans day

Happy Hearts Playspace Norwell  NEW PLACE  9-1230PM

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   Monday at the Mall Storytime for Children 1030am 
Storytime is at the South Shore plaza  on the first Monday of each month. We’ll be in the Children’s Play area by the Food Court. Best for ages 2 1/2 to 4, but open to children of all ages. There will be books, songs and movement with Miss Elisabeth, plus a Take-and-Make craft .  “First Mondays at the Mall” Storytime for Children continues monthly through May.

 

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

🦖 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 

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

 

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 November 5th    things to do South Shore Boston MA

Election day!!

Happy Hearts Playspace Norwell  NEW PLACE  9-1230PM

CheerFactor Norton drop in  Tuesday: Mommy & Me 9-9:45 AM | Open Play 10-11 AM | Preschool Tumble 11:15-12 PM

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 

Fossil Craft  Adams Shore Quincy Library branch  Ages 3 and older  10:00—11:00 AM
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Join us at the Adams Shore Library on Tuesday, November 5th at 10:00 am for a special Dinovember craft activity. Children ages 3 and older, accompanied by an adult are invited to join us as we make fossils from a clay made of recycled coffee grounds.

Braintree Library  10am-4pm   Craft-a-Palooza, Board Games and LEGOs for children as Schools Closed today
It’s Voting Day for adults, and No School in Braintree today. Children and families can come by the Children’s Room today for Craft-a-Palooza, or try a board games or build with LEGOs. Featuring a new oversize game of Tic-Tac-Toe, and blue shapes to form into pictures. Held in the Children’s Room. For questions: 781 848-0405 ext 4425, childrens@braintree.OCLN.org

Wiggleworms storytime  Easton Library  1030am  
Best for mobile toddlers, Wiggleworms features songs, rhymes, and a story or two to keep little ones engaged. Join Miss Alyisha every Tuesday at 10:30 AM in the Children’s Room. Storytime runs for about 30 minutes. No registration required and all families are welcome!  On especially nice days, when the weather is clear and crisp, we may move outside to the Garden. We recommend keeping a picnic blanket (or chairs) in your car so you’ll always be prepared. To keep yourself abreast of any changes, please follow us on Facebook. repeats thru 12/17

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

Hanson Library  Preschool Playmates! (Ages 0-5) 4pm   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. 

Quincy Library  Art in the Evening for Ages 2-5  6:30—7:30 PM  A blue circle with a circular sweep of purple paint behind text that reads Art in the Evening  Kids ages 2-5 and their grownups are invited to join us in the Children’s Room on the first Tuesday of each month to try out different types of art.  On Tuesday, November 5th in the Children’s Room we will be making a dinosaur painting using resist technique  This program is for adults and children together. All grownups must be accompanied by a child.

 

Wednesday November 6th  things to do South Shore Boston MA

Happy Hearts Playspace Norwell  NEW PLACE  9-1230PM

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 

CheerFactor  Hanover Wednesday drop in  Homeschool Open Play 9:30-10:30 AM | Preschool Tumble 10:45-11:30 AM | Open Play 11:30-12:30 PM

Hanson Library 10am   Fall Scented Homemade Playdough (Preschool Age)Join Miss Kate to make super soft fall playdough recipes that smell like your favorite things about the season: apple, pumpkin and cinnamon scented play dough!  registration recommended

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

Raynham Library storytimes 2-5 ages 1030am     Join us for stories, songs, and fun!  Ages 2-5.  Everyone is welcome!  repeats weekly  thru Nov 6th

Big Ryan’s Toddler Show at Bridgewater Library 1030am
Come in and have some fun with Big Ryan! Big Ryan’s toddler program focuses on Puppet Play and Music and Movement. Due to the unpredictability and short attention spans of very young children these programs usually run about 25 to 30 minutes. No registration required.  This program is supported in part by a grant from the Bridgewater Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency.

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 

Quincy Library  Matinee Movie: Inside Out 2  2:00—4:00 PM  Disney and Pixar’s “Inside Out 2” returns to the mind of newly minted teenager Riley just as headquarters is undergoing a sudden demolition to make room for something entirely unexpected: new Emotions! Joy, Sadness, Anger, Fear and Disgust, who’ve long been running a successful operation by all accounts, aren’t sure how to feel when Anxiety shows up. And it looks like she’s not alone. Rated: PG

Quincy Library   PJ Storytime — Ages 1-5
6:30—7:15 PM A purple circle with a cartoon of a pair of green bunny slippers and the text Family PJ Storytime on
Join us for a monthly family pajama storytime for the whole family on the first Wednesday of each month at 6:30 pm. This program is especially for children ages 1-5 accompanied by an adult.

Thursday November 7th   things to do South Shore Boston MA

Happy Hearts Playspace Norwell  NEW PLACE  9-1230PM

Cheerfactor  hanover drop in  Thursday: Mommy & Me 9:30-10:15 AM | Open Play 10:30-11:30 AM | Preschool Tumble 11:45-12:30 PM

Cheer Factor Norton  Thursday: Homeschool Open Play 9-10 AM | Preschool Ninja 10:15-11 AM | Open Play 11-12 PM

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 

Quincy Library  Puppet Tales with Leigh Ages 3+  10:30—11:30 AM  Join us at the Main Library on Thursday, November 7th at 10:30 where Through Me To You Puppetry invites you to join Newton and his puppet friends for some storytime fun!  Newton and his friends take turns reading stories and singing songs with the kids. At the end of the show, the kids are invited to say “hi” to Newton. Our weekly half-hour show is geared to ages 3-7, but all are welcome!  This program is cosponsored by the City of Quincy Office of Healthy Homes who will share important messages about staying safe from lead hazards.

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 dec 5th except for thanksgiving day

 

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

 

Randolph Library 1030am  Come bounce with us on Thursdays at Bouncing Tots! Created for little ones aged 0-3, accompanied by an adult, get ready for a jolly storytime adventure! Sing along, pick up sign language, dive into stories, and tons of other exciting activities. No need to sign up – just hop on in!  repeats thursday thru end of June except for Thanksgiving

We will be publishing our weekend calendars today as well!

 

Friday November 8th    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!

Happy Hearts Playspace Norwell  NEW PLACE  9-1230PM

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 

Hanson Library  Music & Movement (Ages 0-5)  Drop in for stories and songs with Miss Kate!

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 Nov 22nd

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  10am  Music & Movement (Ages 0-5)  Drop in for stories and songs with Miss Kate!

Edaville Train & Enchanting Christmas Festival of Lights Carver MA 2024 opening day  4pm