Preschoolers, Toddlers & Little Kids Events South Shore Boston Jan 20th Week 2025
What to do with the little kids this week for this January 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
See our Playground video tours here
Paw Patrol Live in Boston this March get your tickets here
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
Ever After Events South Shore Boston Princess Birthday Parties and More a premier character entertainment company dedicated to creating enchanting moments for families throughout the South Shore Boston area and beyond. With over seven years of experience, we specialize in bringing beloved princess characters to life for birthday parties, corporate events, school functions, charity appearances, and more.
Monday January 20th things to do MLK DAY
MLK Day (Director’s Clinic & Youth Camps) Soccer Camps at South Shore Sports center
KidsWorld Hingham Open Play 930-130pm extended hours for MLK day
Happy Hearts Playspace Norwell 9-1230 afternoon open play 4-530pm
Nova Indoor Trampoline Park & Arcade Plymouth 10am
MLK Day Free Admission at the ICA Boston 10am
MLK Day Celebration at Museum of Fine Arts free admission 10am tickets need to be reserved!
Free Admission on Martin Luther King Jr. Day: Stone Zoo & Franklin Park Zoo
Buttonwood Zoo New Bedford 10am
Capron Park Zoo Attleboro 10am
Dave & Busters Arcade Braintree 11am
Top 10 LEGO sets for preschoolers
Tuesday January 21st things to do South Shore Boston MA
Blippi is coming to Boston this spring
Cheer Factor Hanover drop in Tuesday preschool tumble 9-945am Open play 10-11am
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 & 130pm -5pm
KidsWorld Hingham Open Play 930-1230pm
Braintree Library Storytime for Children 10am & 11am times
Storytime with books, songs and a craft, with Miss Elisabeth. Best for ages 2 1/2 – 4, but open to all children. Held in the Children’s Room.
Milton Library Ms. Tory’s Stories, Ages 0-5 10am and 1045am
Join Ms. Tory for a storytime full of music and dancing located in the Keys Room on the Lower Level of the Library.(This program repeats at 10:45. Pick whichever time works best for you!) repeats weekly thru Feb 25th except for Jan 28th
Hingham Library Move & Groove Storytime (Ages 4 and under) 10:15am
Move & Groove Storytime, held on both Tuesdays & Wednesdays, is perfect for young children. This fast-paced Storytime includes fun stories, music, movement, and a big finish with bubbles! This program is suitable for children ages 4 and under with their caregiver. Gentle reminder: food is not permitted at Storytime. Space in this storytime is limited, and registration is required. We now offer three sessions of Move & Groove Storytime each week. Please register weekly this program repeats thru the end of January
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 Mar 11th
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 end of June
Storytime with Mrs. Moody at Cohasset Library 1030am
Yourigami play couch- it’s a nugget dupe.
Canton Library Story Time 4:00—4:30 PM
Story time includes books, flannel boards, and dancing! Geared for ages 3 to 5 but all are welcome repeats weekly thru the end of June
Hanson Library LEGO Builders Club 4–5pm Calling all master builders! Join us to create with LEGOs and connect with new friends. You’ll be presented with a different challenge each week, and your creation will be displayed in our lobby cases. This week’s challenge: Build something that keeps you warm in the cold weather like a mug of hot cocoa, a mitten, or a hat. This is not a librarian led program. Young children must be supervised by an assigned caregiver at all times.
Wednesday January 22nd things to do South Shore Boston MA
Monster Jam for 2025 Jan/Feb Rhode Island Feb Vac Worcester April Gillette Stadium
Happy Hearts Playspace Norwell NEW PLACE 9-12pm and Join us at 12:00pm for our first Playful Pathways class, guided by a pediatric OT!
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
Hanson Library Snowy Crafts, Stories & Songs (Ages 3-7)
10:00—11:00 AM Join Miss Kate for snowy crafts, stories & songs on Wednesdays and Fridays during the month of January. Each week we will make a snow-related craft and share snowy stories & songs together.
Cheer Factor Hanover drop in Open play 10-11am, preschool tumble 11:15-12pm
Milton Library storytime Small Wonders Ages 0-5 10am & 1045 am sessions repeats weekly thru April 23rd
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.
Hingham Library Move & Groove Storytime (Ages 4 and under) 10:15am or 11:15am
Move & Groove Storytime, held on both Tuesdays & Wednesdays, is perfect for young children. This fast-paced Storytime includes fun stories, music, movement, and a big finish with bubbles! This program is suitable for children ages 4 and under with their caregiver. Gentle reminder: food is not permitted at Storytime. Space in this storytime is limited, and registration is required. We now offer three sessions of Move & Groove Storytime each week. Please register weekly repeats thru the end of January
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 Feb 12th
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 Feb 12th
Melissa & Doug Sticker Wow!™ 24-Page Activity Pad and Sticker Stamper, 300 Stickers great toddler skill building and perfect for winter days
Kids eat Free at Barretts on Wednesdays
Kids Eat free at ocean’s grill in Marshfield on Wednesday
Thursday January 23rd things to do South Shore Boston MA
CheerFactor Hanover : Mommy & Me 9-9:45 AM | Open Play 10-11 AM | Preschool Tumble 11:15-12 PM
Happy Hearts Playspace Norwell NEW PLACE 830-12PM & 4-530 open play registration required
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
Quincy Library Toy Time – Ages 9-23 months 10-11am Come to the library for a free playtime session with your baby, ages 9- 23 months full of age appropriate toys and activities plus socializing with other children and caregivers. A fun time for all and a chance to practice large and small muscle development. This program will meet in the large meeting room from 10:00 – 11:00 am on Thursday, January 9th, Saturday, January 18th and Thursday January 23rd. Join us once, twice or all three times for some fun indoor play! This program is for children ages 9 – 23 months accompanied by an adult. Space is limited and the doors will be closed when the room is full.
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 February 6th
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 weekly thru end of June
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!
Hingham Library Music & Movement with Rebecca (ages 4 and under) 1030am
Join Miss Rebecca for a class filled with music and movement. Rebecca is a musician who has a background in theater, music and improve. She is bringing her multiple talents to our library. Sing along to original songs and family favorites, as well as play with her collection of instruments. Great program for infants, toddlers and preschoolers. Space in this event is limited, and registration is required. repeats weekly thru the end of Jan
Preschool Discovery Wollaston Library in Quincy 3-4pm Drop by the Wollaston Library with your preschooler, ages 3-5, any time between 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. to do some fun simple science together. Activities, experiments and instructions will be provided for science you can do with your child.
Each month activities, experiments and instructions will be provided on a different science topic you can do with your child.
In January we will be exploring Building & Engineering – Come build with us to explore simple engineering activities. Make block towers, send marbles down ramps, and try to make a bridge out of paper and cardboard.
This program is made possible by the generous sponsorship of the Friends of the Thomas Crane Public Library
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
Friday January 24th things to do South Shore Boston MA
Melissa & Doug take a long travel train set tableAs 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 open play 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
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
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 Snowy Crafts, Stories & Songs (Ages 3-7)
10:00—11:00 AM Join Miss Kate for snowy crafts, stories & songs on Wednesdays and Fridays during the month of January. Each week we will make a snow-related craft and share snowy stories & songs together.