Preschoolers, Toddlers & Kids Activities Events South Shore Boston April 14th Week 2025
What to do with the little kids this week for this spring 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
See our Playground video tours here
See our Preschool Summer 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 plus summer camp
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.
Monday April 14th little kids things to do South Shore Boston
Toddler Time Open Play at Starland Hanover 9-12pm
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 end of April 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
Monday Morning Stories North Quincy Library 10am
Light aqua circle with a graphic of a colorful open book and the text Monday Morning Stories
Join us at the North Quincy Library on Monday mornings for a fun storytime full of stories, songs and more for children ages 2-5 accompanied by an adult. repeats Mondays in April except for vacation week
Puppet Story Time with Leigh and Friends at Cohasset Library 10am
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.
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
Braintree Library Guest volunteer reader from Braintree Rotary Club 4pm
Hear a picture book read aloud by a member of the Braintree Rotary Club. Then make a simple craft. Best for ages 3-5ys but open to children of all ages. No registration need .
Find little kids things to do around the South Shore
Tuesday April 15th 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
Toddler Storytime @Adams Shore Branch Quincy 10am
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 weekly in April except for april vacation week
Braintree Library Hockey Themed Storytime for Children 10am & 11am sessions
Today we’re having a Hockey theme for Storytime with Miss Elisabeth. We’ll do a Bruins related craft. During April, people can view the Bruins jersey that is autographed by some Bruins players. It will be in our Display Case. Best for ages 2 1/2 – 4, but open to all children. Held in the Storytime Corner of the Children’s Room.
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
Movement & Mindfulness – Requires Registration at Cohasset Library 1030am Learn to connect mind and body through storytelling, breathwork and games in this Movement and Mindfulness series designed for young children and their families. In this weekly program, we will read stories, stretch and move our bodies through play, as well as learn to breathe deeply, all in an effort to establish connection with others and peace within. Ages 4 and under with caregiver. repeats weekly in April
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
THIS IS a game-changing Stuffed Animal Organizer that every MOM has been dreaming of! 🐻🦁🐰
Hanson Library LEGO Builders Club (Ages 4-12) 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: Next week is Easter, Earth Day, and Arbor Day! Build an Easter egg, a recycle symbol, or a tree out of LEGOs!
Wednesday April 16th Best activities for preschoolers in South Shore, MA
Toddler Time Open Play at Starland Hanover 9-12pm
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
Quincy Library ABC Storytime for ages 3-5 10:00—10:45 AM
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! Repeats except for vacation week for April
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 10am Dragons Love Tacos Craft & Story (Ages 3-7) Join Miss Kate for a Dragons Love Tacos storytime and stay to make a taco craft!
Craft Time with Ms. Sarah 10am at Cohasset Library 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! *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
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Kids eat Free at Barretts on Monday thru Fridays
Kids Eat free at ocean’s grill in Marshfield on Wednesday
Thursday April 17th Indoor and outdoor activities for toddlers preschoolers South Shore Boston MA
CocoMelon Live is coming to Boston & Providence this spring and summer
Toddler Time Open Play at Starland Hanover 9-12pm
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
Quincy Library Rock-a-Bye Baby Storytime with Mrs. Miller – Ages 4-11 months 930am
An introduction to stories, songs, nursery rhymes and gentle movement exercises for very young children, ages 4-11 months, accompanied by an adult. 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.
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 except 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 April 18th things to do South Shore Boston MA
Good Friday
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
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
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.
CN Smith Farms East Bridgewater Easter Egg Hunt 10-4pm
South Shore Conservatory’s Hingham Easter Egg hunt 1030am
Patriot Place Easter Egg Roll 11am-5pm
Easter Bunny Bash with Arc of the South Shore Derby Street 10am
Hanson Library Music & Movement (Ages 0-3) 10:00 am Drop in for Music and Movement with repeats thru April 18th
Life Size Candyland for ages 4+ 2-4pm at Quincy Library
Families are invited to join us on Friday, April 18th to play our giant Candyland at the library! If you have ever wanted to traverse through the world of Candyland, your time has come! Explore the Peppermint Forest and Gumdrop Path (and more!) to get to the Candy Kingdom! Try to collect all of our Candyland stickers and decorate your own Candy Kingdom crown. Come to the Children’s Desk starting at 1:45 PM and get your group ticket and number. The groups will be called in order on a first come, first served basis. The activity will run from 2-4. While you wait for your turn, board games and other activities will be available.
Geared towards ages 4+, kids under 10 must be accompanied by an adult.
Weekend Sneak Peak
Vineyard Farms WEST Bridgewater Easter Festival!