Preschoolers, Toddlers & Little Kids Events South Shore Boston Dec 16th Week 2024
What to do with the little kids this week for this December 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
Create A Splash Kingston & Sandwich Join us for some colorful fun in one of our Glow paint splashing studios! You are invited to enter our black lit room, where you can splash neon non toxic washable colors, on your canvas, on yourself, on your family and friends. Our walls are designed to endure all your creativity. Then capture the moment of this unique experience our selfie area for a created memory.
Monday December 16th
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
Little Learners Look at Nature at Braintree Library 10am
“Little Learners Look at Nature” is a new monthly program with Miss Elisabeth. In December, we’ll talk about tracks that animals make in the snow and the mud. We’ll share what we’ve seen, learn about tracks made by local animals. Then we’ll make some pretend tracks in play-dough. Best for ages 3 to 5, but open to children of all ages.
Held in the Storytime corner of the Children’s Room.
Puppet Storytime with Leigh and Friends at Cohasset Library 1030am
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
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.
Whitman Library 11am my first storytime Join us for 15-20 minutes of stories and songs followed by open play time! Best for ages 0-3 but all ages are welcome. No sign up required.
Enchanted Village Avon 11am Santa pictures, Holiday fun
Lego Club at Cohasset Library 4pm Join us for an hour of building with LEGO®s. Completed projects will be put on display in the Children’s Room. All ages and communities welcome. repeats monday except for Dec 23rd and Monday holidays
Top 10 LEGO sets for preschoolers
LaSalette Christmas Holiday Lights in Attleboro 5pm
Marshfield Holiday Light show 5pm
Gillette Stadium Magic of Lights Holiday Show get discount tix 5pm
Brewster Garden Holiday Lights 5pm
Tuesday December 17th 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
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
Pale peach circle with a graphic of a cloud mobile with stars hanging from it and the text Rock-a-By
An introduction to stories, songs, nursery rhymes and gentle movement exercises for very young children, ages 4-11 months, accompanied by an adult. repeats 12/17
Toddler Storytime @Adams Shore branch Quincy v for ages 2-3
10:00—10:45 AM
Peach circle with a graphic of a child reading a book big enough to obscure its torso and head and t
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 12/17
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
Santa Storytime at the Renaissance Patriot Place 11am Join us for a magical morning filled with holiday cheer! On Tuesday, December 17, at 11 AM, gather at the Renaissance Boston Patriot Place Hotel for a special Storytime with Santa.
Enjoy festive decorations, cozy vibes, and a chance to snap a photo with Santa himself after storytime!
This is a free event, open to children of all ages.
Enchanted Village Avon 11am Santa pictures, Holiday fun
CheerFactor Hanover Tuesday drop in : Preschool Tumble 11-11:45 AM | Open Play 12-1 PM
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
Brewster Garden Holiday Lights 5pm
Wednesday December 18th 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
Quincy Library ABC Storytime for ages 3-5 10:00—10:45 AM Light blue circle with ABC in different colors and the word Storytime underneath
In 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!
How to Catch an Elf Storytime and Gingerbread House Decorating Hanson Library 10am Join Miss Kate to hear How to Catch an Elf and decorate gingerbread houses made out of graham crackers, frosting, and holiday toppings! This event is geared towards preschool aged children.
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
Hanson Library Music & Movement with Ms. Marsha (Preschool Age) 1030am Join Ms. Marsha as we celebrate December together! We will sing, dance, and move to the groove together. We will use props and even have an instrument play! Do you have a favorite song? Let me know what it is and we will add it to the song list! This group is for young children of all ages and their caregivers. Register today to reserve your spot!
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
dnesday of each month at 6:30 pm. This program is especially for children ages 1-5 accompanied by an adult.
Thursday December 19th things to do South Shore Boston MA
Happy Hearts Playspace Norwell NEW PLACE 830-12PM
Children’s World Canton open play 930-630pm
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
Whitman Library 11am Wonder Days Join us for 15-20 minutes of songs and stories followed by a craft and open play time. Best for ages 2-6 but all are welcome. No registration required.
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
Brewster Garden Holiday Lights 5pm
Friday December 20th 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.
Quincy Library Welcome Winter Cocoa & Coloring! 2:00—4:00 PMJoin us for our 2nd annual Cocoa & Coloring program at the Main Library! With the winter solstice 1 day away, we will have free hot chocolate & winter themed coloring sheets in the Atrium for all ages to enjoy. At 3pm, children & families are welcome to join us in the Community Meeting Room for a screening of Jack Frost (1979)!
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
Middleboro Festival of Lights 530pm