Preschoolers, Toddlers & Kids Activities Events South Shore Boston May 5th Week 2025
What to do with the little kids this week for this May 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.
My Gym Kingston Classes run year-round! You can join at any-time. Check out our website for more information. www.mygym.com/kingston. If you’re looking for a summer session connect with us.
Monday May 5th little kids things to do South Shore Boston
MyGym Kingston Ongoing Classes Try it out
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 May 19th
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 at the Mall Storytime Braintree 1030am
Come to a Storytime at South Shore Mall, where we’ll be celebrating Moms in honor of Mother’s Day. Everyone receives a Take-and-Make bag to make a special Mother’s Day card. We’ll be located in the Play area near the Food Court, on the second level. A great place to park is the parking garage, on the second level. It’s easy to push a stroller in to the Food Court entrance. This is the last Mall Storytime of the School Year.
Puppet Storytime with Leigh and Friends at 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.
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Tuesday May 6th MA South Shore preschool & Toddler events South Shore
MyGym Kingston Ongoing Classes Try it out
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
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
Quincy Library Children’s Concert with Little Groove for ages 0-5 1030am
Join us on Tuesday, May 6th at 10:30 for a concert especially for children ages 0-5 by Little Groove. In this fun and interactive 40-minute concert, children ages 0-5 and their caregivers will move and sing along with a musician from Little Groove. Children use real instruments such as drums, shakers, and tambourines, giving them a hands-on experience and fostering a love for music. Space is limited and the doors will be closed when the room is full. Cosponsored by the Quincy Braintree Family Network. Quincy Braintree Family Network sponsored activities are funded by the MA Dept. of Early Education and Care through the Coordinated Family and Community Engagement Grant. Quincy Braintree Family Network is a program of Quincy Community Action Programs, Inc.
Kids eat Free at Barretts on Monday thru Fridays
Hanson Library Learning Adventures (Ages 0-5) 4pm Caregivers and children ages 0-5 are invited to a playdate at the Library! Join us anytime between 4:00-5:00 pm for some themed early learning activities. Continuing with our alphabet theme, this week’s session will be all about the letter I. Drop in for an afternoon of fun, reading, play, and friends! This is not a librarian led program. Young children must be supervised by an assigned caregiver at all times.
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 cancelled for this week
Food Truck Tuesdays at Cardinal Cushing Hanover 2025 430pm
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Quincy Library Art in the Evening for Ages 2-5 630pm Kids ages 2-5 and their grownups are invited to join us in the Children’s Room on the first Tuesday of each month to try out different types of art. Kids and their grownups are invited to join us for “Art in the Evening” at 6:30 pm on Tuesday, May 6th in the Children’s Room to make Fizzy Art. This program is for adults and children together. All grownups must be accompanied by a child.
Wednesday May 7th Best activities for preschoolers in South Shore, MA
MyGym Kingston Ongoing Classes Try it out
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
Milton Library storytime Small Wonders Ages 0-5 10am & 1045 am sessions repeats weekly thru May 21st except for May 14th
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.
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. repeats thru the end of May
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 May 8th Indoor and outdoor activities for toddlers preschoolers South Shore Boston MA
CocoMelon Live is coming to Boston & Providence this spring and summer
MyGym Kingston Ongoing Classes Try it out
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
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 22nd
We will be publishing our weekend calendars today as well!
Kids eat Free at Barretts on Monday thru Fridays
Food Trucks Thursdays Kingston MA 430pm
Friday May 9th 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!
MyGym Kingston Ongoing Classes Try it out
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.
Hanson Library Puppet Storytime & Free Play (Ages 2-5)
10:00—11:00 AM
Through Me To You Puppetry invites you to join Newton and the gang for Puppet Story Time! Newton and his puppet friends take turns reading stories and singing songs with the children. At the end of the 30-minute show will a brief demo of various puppet styles (moving mouth puppets, glove puppets, arm & rod puppets, finger puppets). Children will then have an opportunity to explore the puppets that Newton brings to share during Puppet Free Play. The free play portion lasts about 20-30 minutes. Geared to ages 2-5, but all are welcome!