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Preschoolers, Toddlers & Kids Activities Events South Shore Boston March 17th Week 2025

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What to do with the little kids this week for this  March   week.  We got all the fun activities’ and events in local south shore towns!   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 & Kids Activities Events South Shore Boston March 17th Week 2025

 

See our Playground video tours here 

See our Preschool Camp guide 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

Sports Programs  South Shore Sports Center Hingham got tot programs

Cheer Factor Hanover & Norton  See their winter 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.

Kids Birthday Guide 

 

Monday March 17th  little kids things to do South Shore Boston

Happy Hearts Playspace Norwell  9-11am, sensory and development play at 11am 

Messy Mondays  at East Bridgewater Library  9-12pm  Sensory bins will be out for play. Drop in. No registrations needed. Repeats mondays until March 31st except for Monday Holidays

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 

Kids eat Free at Barretts  on Monday thru Fridays

St. Patricks theme Storytime for Children at Braintree Library 10am  St. Patrick’s Day is today, and is the theme of this storytime with Miss Elisabeth. Best for ages 2 1/2 – 4, but open to all children. Held in the Storytime Corner of the Children’s Room.

Storytime with Mrs. Moody cohasset Library 1030am

Tots & Tunes at Rockland Library   10:30—11:00 AM  Join Ms. Erin for stories, songs, flannelboard stories and stamps.  repeats except for Monday holidays thru June 9th  Find all preschooler and toddler things to do in Rockland, whitman and Hanson This program is geared for babies and toddlers ages 0-3. Older children and siblings are welcome.   runs weekly thru June 9th except for monday holidays

Pembroke Library  Storytime 1030am
Toddlers (ages 2 to 5) and their caregivers can enjoy an interactive storytime with songs, dances, and a story that encourages language development and social skills. Each themed storytime is followed by a craft.  Repeats weekly except for Monday holidays

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.

Puppet Storytime with Leigh and Friends at Cohasset Library 1030am

Little Bee Yoga with Miss Christine at Abington Library  130pm
Miss Christine of Little Bee Yoga returns once a month on Mondays from 1:30 – 2:15 for our little yogis ages 3-5 and their caregivers. Participants need to bring a yoga mat or a towel and wear comfy clothing. This is a drop in program- no registration necessary. Namaste  No Registration Required

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 Mondays except for Monday holiday until May 12th  South Shore toddler activities

Top 10 LEGO sets for preschoolers 

 

 

Find little kids things to do around the South Shore

Tuesday March 18th    MA South Shore preschool  & Toddler events South Shore 

Blippi is coming to Boston this spring

Happy Hearts Playspace Norwell  NEW PLACE  9am-1230PM and 4-530pm afternoon  registration required 

Children’s World Canton open play 930-630pm

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

KidsWorld Hingham Open Play 930-1230pm 

Weymouth Library  Baby Butterflies  9:30—10:00 AM  Stories and songs for children ages 0-3. Registration is not required, but in the event that Story Time is canceled, we will email registered attendees as soon as we can.  Repeats thru April 15th

 

Cheer Factor  Hanover Open Play  for toddlers and preschoolers 10-11am 

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 repeats thru April 15th

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

Kids eat Free at Barretts  on Monday thru Fridays

 

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

 

Montessori fishing tool  27%  off  Combining the ocean mat with a storage bag makes cleanup and storage a breeze. After playtime, simply gather up the mat, along with all the fishing toys, and easily store them in the bag. Taking the fun on playdates or outings, everything you need is conveniently packed in one place. It is a travel toys for toddlers 1-3.

 

Hanson Library  4pm  LEGO Builders Club (Ages 4-12) 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 a birdhouse out of LEGOs to celebrate the arrival of spring this week!  This is not a librarian led program. Young children must be supervised by an assigned caregiver at all times.

 

Wednesday March 19th Best activities for preschoolers in South Shore, MA

Monster Jam for 2025  April Gillette Stadium

Happy Hearts Playspace Norwell  NEW PLACE 

Children’s World Canton open play 930-630pm

 

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

KidsWorld Hingham Open Play 930-1230pm 

 

Cheer Factor  Hanover Open Play  for toddlers and preschoolers 10-11am 

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.

Hanson Library  5-Minute Stories with Friends! (Ages 3-7) 10am
Join us for 5 Minute Stories!  This week’s theme is Dinosaurs. Bring your favorite dinosaur toy and join us for stories and a related craft

Craft Time with Ms. Sarah  at Cohasset Library 10am  Join Ms. Sarah for a story and craft every Wednesday. Each week, we will read a different story and complete a corresponding craft!This storytime is perfect for children ages 2-6 and their caregivers. Younger siblings are welcome to attend but will not be able to participate in the craft.  Space is limited. Register below!  run weekly thru the end of May   *Please note that this program begins promptly at 10:30 AM. If you have not arrived by 10:35, your spot will be given to the next person on the wait list. Thank you for your understanding.

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 repeats thru April 15th

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 May 14th except for vacation week

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 May 14th except for vacation week

Plymouth Library Tots and Tales  11am
Tots and Tales is a half-hour storytime for toddlers, babies, and their caregivers. This program includes developmentally appropriate stories, songs, and movement activities that reinforce important early literacy skills. For children 3 and under. Repeats thru May 28th except March 19th

21% off these Melissa & Doug Primary Lacing Beads fun way to encourage fine motor skills, color recognition, and sorting and sequencing skills  

Kids eat Free at Barretts  on Monday thru Fridays

Kids Eat free at ocean’s grill in Marshfield on Wednesday 

 

Preschool Discovery @Adams Shore Quincy Library  – Ages 3-5 3pm 
Drop by the Adams Shore 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 March we will be exploring Colors.  This program is made possible by the generous sponsorship of the Friends of the Thomas Crane Public Library. Click here to find out more about their work and how you can get involved.

Thursday March 20th   Indoor and outdoor activities for toddlers  preschoolers South Shore Boston MA

CocoMelon Live is coming to Boston & Providence this spring and summer

Happy Hearts Playspace Norwell  NEW PLACE  830-12PM & 4-530 open play registration required 

Children’s World Canton open play 930-630pm

KidsWorld Hingham Open Play 930-1230pm 

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

East Bridgewater Library  LIttle Learners 10am
Join us for some independent activities for children ages 2-5. Each week we will focus on a part of early learning: Letters, numbers, Touch & Play. Each week will bring out different activities to play with to encourage conversation, learning, reading, writing and playing. This is a drop in program.

Cheer Factor  Hanover Open Play  for toddlers and preschoolers 1030-1130am 

 

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  Find fun things to do in Pembroke, Marshfield and Hanson

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   Explore little kids things to do in Randolph, Quincy and Weymouth

Plymouth Library  Preschool Storytime 11am
Preschool Storytime is a half-hour story program that gives parents, caregivers, and children ages 3-5 the opportunity to enjoy books, songs, rhymes, and movement activities together. It also reinforces important early literacy skills to help children get ready to read. While intended for 3-5 audience, children of all ages welcome.   Feel free to bring a blanket for your family to sit on! repeats weekly thru May 28th exept for Thursday March 20th

We will be publishing our weekend calendars today as well!

 

Kids eat Free at Barretts  on Monday thru Fridays

 

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  Find fun things to do near Cohasset and Scituate with the little kids

 

Friday March 21st      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  930-1230pm

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 March

Children’s World Canton open play 930-630pm

 

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

KidsWorld Hingham Open Play 930-1230pm 

Miss Ari’s Family Tree Sing-a-long for Children  1015am Braintree Library   Miss Ari will visit from 10:15-11:00 a.m. for singing and dancing. With live music featuring ukulele and guitar, her fast-paced concert is designed to keep everyone from infants to 5 year olds (and even parents) entertained! She covers classic nursery rhymes, colors and the alphabet, while using shaker eggs and dance scarves. Miss Ari always says “See You Later ” with BUBBLES!   Children are welcome to stay after, for Drop In Play.

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.   THIS WEEK WILL BE AT 11AM due to Miss Ari coming in earlier 

 

Music & Movement (Ages 0-3) at Hanson Library 10am  Drop in for music & movement with Miss Kate!