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Preschoolers, Toddlers & Little Kids Events South Shore Boston Dec 2nd Week 2024

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

 

Preschoolers, Toddlers & Little Kids Events South Shore Boston Dec 2nd Week 2024

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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

Kids Birthday Guide 

Monday December 2nd

Happy Hearts Playspace Norwell  9-1130  and afternoon yoga registration is required for the kids yoga

Kidz World North Attleboro 930am-8pm open play 

Maplewood Easton Indoor/Outdoor Playground open play 930-12pm & 130-5pm 

Children’s World Canton open play 930-630pm

KidsWorld Hingham Open Play 930-1230pm 

Rockland Library Tots & Tunes  1030am 
Please join us for stories, songs, flannel board 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! 🐻🦁🐰 

Abington 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.

Braintree Library  Monday at the Mall Storytime for Children In-Person 1030am
Storytime is at the South Shore Mall 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.

Enchanted Village Avon  11am Santa pictures, Holiday fun 

LaSalette  Christmas Holiday Lights in Attleboro   5pm

Marshfield Holiday Light show 5pm 

Gillette Stadium Magic of Lights Holiday Show get discount tix 5pm

Tuesday December 3rd     things to do South Shore Boston MA

Children’s World Canton open play 930-630pm

Happy Hearts Playspace Norwell  NEW PLACE  9-1230PM and 330-530pm  registration required 

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 

Quincy Library  Rock-a-Bye Baby Storytime with Mrs. Miller – Ages 4-11 months
9:30—10:15 AM
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An introduction to stories, songs, nursery rhymes and gentle movement exercises for very young children, ages 4-11 months, accompanied by an adult.

Toddler Storytime @ Quincy Library  Adams Shore  branch for ages 2-3
10:00—10:45 AMJoin 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.

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

Enchanted Village Avon  11am Santa pictures, Holiday fun 

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.

Storytime with Guest Volunteer and Girl Scout Miss Madelyn Braintree Library 4pm Storytime with Girl Scout and Braintree student, Miss Madelyn. Children can hear a story and make a craft. This program is part Madelyn’s criteria for earning a special Girl Scout badge, and her focus is reading and literacy. Best for ages 3 to 5, but open to children of all ages.

 Yourigami play couch- it’s a nugget dupe. 

LaSalette  Christmas Holiday Lights in Attleboro   5pm

Marshfield Holiday Light show 5pm 

Gillette Stadium Magic of Lights Holiday Show get discount tix 5pm

Quincy Library  Art in the Evening for Ages 2-5  6:30—7:30 PM

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Kids and their grownups are invited to join us for “Art in the Evening” at 6:30 pm on Tuesday, December 3rd in the Children’s Room to make sparkly icicles.

This program is for adults and children together. All grownups must be accompanied by a child.

Wednesday December 4th   things to do South Shore Boston MA

Happy Hearts Playspace Norwell  NEW PLACE  830-1130a M plus 12-130 sensory friendly  pre reg required 

Children’s World Canton open play 930-630pm

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 Kids Yoga Class & Holiday Storytime (Preschool Age)Join Miss Kate for a kids yoga class featuring author Laura Walsh and her magical new storybook The Thanksmas Elf. The Thanksmas Elf is a story about a North Pole elf that works for Santa and has a dream of being a boy with a family. Santa helps this elf with his wish. The elf has faith and the wish comes true!

Quincy Library  ABC Storytime for ages 3-5
10:00—10:45 AMIn this storytime series for preschoolers we will explore a different letter of the alphabet each time we meet. We’ll read stories, sing songs and play games all centered around the letter of the day, including our favorite game: Mystery Bag!

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

Enchanted Village Avon  11am Santa pictures, Holiday fun 

 

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 

LaSalette  Christmas Holiday Lights in Attleboro   5pm

Marshfield Holiday Light show 5pm 

Gillette Stadium Magic of Lights Holiday Show get discount tix 5pm

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 December 5th    things to do South Shore Boston MA

Happy Hearts Playspace Norwell  NEW PLACE  830-12PM

Children’s World Canton open play 930-630pm

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 

 

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

 

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

 

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

Enchanted Village Avon  11am Santa pictures, Holiday fun 

We will be publishing our weekend calendars today as well!

 

Tinker Thursday at Cohasset Library 4pm  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 except Thanksgiving  thur the end May

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

LaSalette  Christmas Holiday Lights in Attleboro   5pm

Marshfield Holiday Light show 5pm 

Gillette Stadium Magic of Lights Holiday Show get discount tix 5pm

Hanson Library 6pm  Gingerbread Cloud Dough (Preschool Age) Join Miss Kate to make gingerbread cloud dough!

Friday December 7th    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 Holiday sensory class 930-10:30 plus open play 1030-12:30

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

Children’s World Canton open play 930-630pm

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 

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.  

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

LaSalette  Christmas Holiday Lights in Attleboro   5pm

Marshfield Holiday Light show 5pm 

Gillette Stadium Magic of Lights Holiday Show get discount tix 5pm