South Shore Boston MA Kid Events & Things to Do | July 28th Week 2025
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Find a Summer Eats Site Where All Kids + Teens Eat Free
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Monday July 28th little kids things to do South Shore Boston
Gabby Playhouse Live is Coming to Boston this November
MyGym Kingston Ongoing Classes Try it out
Where to go Blueberry picking on the South shore
Jam Time Hanover & Norwood Openplay start starts at 9am
Toddler Time Open Play at Starland Hanover 9-12pm
Starland Sports & Fun Park in Hanover, MA 9am-9pm
Adventure Park at Heritage Museum Sandwich 9am Discount Admission available
Happy Hearts Playspace Norwell 9-12pm
Children’s World Canton open play 930-630pm
Museum of Ice cream Boston 10am book tickets in advance
Wicked Waves Cape Cod Water Park we got discount tickets 10am
Cartland of Cape Cod in Wareham MA 10am
New England Patriot Training Camp 10am
Sunshine Stories and Songs 🌞at Rockland Library 1030am
Join us on the library lawn for stories and songs followed by hand stamps! All ages. In the event of inclement weather we will meet inside end August 11th
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
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Reading Games for First Graders at Braintree Library 2pm READING GAMES to play. Best for those going into First Grade, or finishing First Grade, but open to all children. No registration needed. Held in Logan Auditorium. Statewide summer reading programs are supported by the Massachusetts Library System, the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners and the Boston Bruins, with funding from the Institute of Museums and Library Services. The Thayer Public Library Summer Reading Program is additionally supported by local sponsors: Starland Sportsplex (Hanover), and Altitude Trampoline Park (Avon).
Buildwave Quincy’s Addams Shore Library ages 5+ 6pm
5 and older are invited to join Buildwave, hands-on building game, at the Adams Shore Library on Monday, July 28th at 7:00pmBoost your child’s STEAM interest with Buildwave— a building event that feels like a gameshow! During the event, participants, adults and children together, build with waves of diverse materials like Lego, Plus-Plus, and more. Each building wave is enhanced by a dynamic audiovisual experience unlike any other. As participants complete wave after wave of building, they gain creative confidence, enhance teamwork, and experience design fundamentals in a unique and memorable context.
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Tuesday July 29th MA South Shore preschool & Toddler events South Shore
Great Wolf Lodge at Foxwoods is now as low at 156 a night
MyGym Kingston Ongoing Classes Try it out
Where to go Blueberry picking on the South shore
Toddler Time Open Play at Starland Hanover 9-12pm
Starland Sports & Fun Park in Hanover, MA 9am-9pm
Jam Time Hanover & Norwood Openplay start starts at 9am
Adventure Park at Heritage Museum Sandwich 9am Discount Admission available
Children’s World Canton open play 930-630pm
.Cartland of Cape Cod in Wareham MA 10am
Wicked Waves Cape Cod Water Park we got discount tickets 10am
meet Falco at the New England Wildlife Center in Weymouth 10am every Tuesday in July
New England Patriot Training Camp 10am
Summer Science with Tidmarsh: Wrackline Wonders in Plymouth 10am-12pm Come to the Manomet Branch to cool off with a Mass Audubon educator and learn about the fascinating science of the where we live! Kids will listen to a quick breakdown of a topic about local science and then either make a craft, play a game, or get to interact with some live animals afterwards. Topics are youth-friendly and designed for kids 3 and older. Today’s topic is: Coastal creatures. Explore the sand and meet the cool critters who live at the beach!
Storytime for Children at Smith Beach Braintree Ma 10am
Held at Smith Beach. Storytime and a craft with Miss Elisabeth. Best for ages 2 1/2 – 4, but open to all children. Bring a blanket or towel for added comfort. In case of rain, Storytime, will be held inside the Children’s Room of the Library. Smith Beach is located off Quincy Avenue, at the end of Edgehill Road.
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 August
Circus Smirkus at Marshfield Fairgrounds 11am & 7pm
Regal Cinemas Kingston $1 movies 11am
Magoo Mini Golf Rockland 11am Mini golf and ice cream for 2 for $30
Kids eat Free on Tuesday at local south shore restaurants
.Microscopic Worlds at new England wildlife centers in Weymouth 1215pm
Quincy Library Dog Man Palooza for all ages Join us on Tuesday, July 29th at 2:00PM for an interactive showing of the new Dog Man movie!! During this program you will make your own Dog Man hat, color a Dog Man bookmark, learn how to draw Dog Man, and so much more! We will even have some snacks for you to munch on while you watch the movie! All ages can come and enjoy the fun!
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 August
Hanson Library Learning Adventures (Ages 0-5) 4-5pm
Caregivers and children ages 0-5 are invited to a playdate at the Library! Join us anytime between 4:00-5:00pm to explore librarian selected books, coloring pages, and a themed craft. This week we’ll be learning about bugs and other outdoor critters!
Big Ryan’s Tall Tales at Cohasset Library 4pm outdoors under the tent
Hull Flying High Dogs: Dog Show 4pm
Watch as the Flying Dogs dog show’s border collies showcase gravity-defying tricks! We will meet outside on the library lawn!
Food Truck Tuesdays at Cardinal Cushing Hanover 2025 430pm
West Bridgewater free summer concerts runs thru August 5th 6pm
Sunset Lake Free movies Braintree on the waterfront 6pm run thru August 5th
Taylor Swift Nights at Paragon Carousel in hull ma 6pm
Wednesday July 3oth Best activities for preschoolers in South Shore, MA
MyGym Kingston Ongoing Classes Try it out
Where to go Blueberry picking on the South shore
Toddler Time Open Play at Starland Hanover 9-12pm
Adventure Park at Heritage Museum Sandwich 9am Discount Admission available
Starland Sports & Fun Park in Hanover, MA 9am-9pm
Jam Time Hanover & Norwood Openplay start starts at 9am
Children’s World Canton open play 930-630pm
Museum of Ice cream Boston 10am book tickets in advance
Wicked Waves Cape Cod Water Park we got discount tickets 10am
Cartland of Cape Cod in Wareham MA 10am
New England Patriot Training Camp 10am
Puppet Tales with Leigh @North Quincy Library 10am Ages 3+ Join us at the North Quincy Library where Through Me To You Puppetry invites you to join Newton and his puppet friends for some storytime fun! Newton and his friends take turns reading stories and singing songs with the kids. At the end of the show, the kids are invited to say “hi” to Newton. Our weekly half-hour show is geared to ages 3-7, but all are welcome!
Hanson Library Fossil Discoveries (Grades K-3) 10am
Join the Easton Children’s Museum to identify, compare, and explore fossils. As junior paleontologists, children will excavate fossils and engage in discussions about various extinction theories while learning fun facts about the creatures that once roamed the Earth. Children will be able to take home their excavated fossils! Geared for K-Grade 3 children.
Summer Stories with Ms. Sarah at Cohasset Library 1030am under the tent Join us Under the Tent for summer-themed stories with Ms. Sarah! A coloring page will be provided after each session. All are welcome, no registration required! repeats until august 13th
Circus Smirkus at Marshfield Fairgrounds 11am & 7pm
Regal Cinemas Kingston $1 movies 11am
Free movies at Patriots Cinemas at the Hingham Shipyard 11am
Magoo Mini Golf Rockland 11am Mini golf and ice cream for 2 for $30
Braintree movie theatre $3 movies 12pm
Braintree Inter-generational Board Game Fun! 1pm Children ages 5 -12, Families and Elders are invited to an Intergenerational Board Game Fun. Come for fun! Come meet new people! It will be held at Braintree’s Senior Center, located at 71 Cleveland Avenue. The library will bring children’s games that the elders and children can play together. Games will include Candy Land, Connect 4, Battle Ship, Trouble and more.
LEGO Building @ Wollaston Library in Quincy Ages 5+ 2-4pm
Stop by the Wollaston Branch on Wednesday afternoons this summer for free-play LEGO building. Grab some LEGO bricks and build a boat, a spaceship, a double-decker couch – anything you want, then toss them back and try to make something else. LEGOs must be returned by the end of the program, sorry! Repeats all summer long
Dog Man Bingo Party! East Bridgewater Library 2pm
Join us for Dog Man bingo! There will be snacks, a craft and activities, and several rounds of bingo with prizes!
Braintree Library Drop-In Tabletop Games 2pm
Looking for something to do? Grab some friends and drop in to the Teen Room to play some games! Some of the games we will have available include: Codenames, Cards Against Humanity, Trivial Pursuit, Sounds Fishy, Unstable Unicorn, The Chameleon, Scrabble, UNO, and more!For ages 12+
Food Trucks Wednesday Braintree Highlands Playground MA 2025 430pm this is new this year
Stoughton DCR Summer nights for preteens & teens 5pm repeats weekly thru august 14th
Canton Library 6pm Story time includes books, flannel boards, and dancing! Family friendly, all are welcome repeats thru July
Wolly Beach Wednesdays Free Evening Concerts Quincy repeats thru end of August 6pm
Free Milton Summer Concerts 6pm repeats Wednesday thru August 13th
Free Summer concerts Wednesday Nights in Plymouth Waterfront 630pm
Thursday July 31st Indoor and outdoor activities for toddlers preschoolers South Shore Boston MA
MyGym Kingston Ongoing Classes Try it out
Where to go Blueberry picking on the South shore
Jam Time Hanover & Norwood Openplay start starts at 9am
Toddler Time Open Play at Starland Hanover 9-12pm
Happy Hearts Playspace Norwell 9-12pm
Starland Sports & Fun Park in Hanover, MA 9am-9pm
Adventure Park at Heritage Museum Sandwich 9am Discount Admission available
Children’s World Canton open play 930-630pm
Cartland of Cape Cod in Wareham MA 10am
New England Patriot Training Camp 10am
Museum of Ice cream Boston 10am book tickets in advance
Derby Street Shops Summer Thursdays Kids Events 2025 10am
Wicked Waves Cape Cod Water Park we got discount tickets 10am
East Bridgewater Summer Story Time 10am
Summer is a great time to connect with books, songs and play! Join us for a quick story time, then lots of activities to keep your little one occupied. Geared for ages 2-5. Weather permitting – outside games may be offered. repeats thru August 14th
Tom Sieling Music: Music Show at Hull Library 1030am
Sing along and move with Tom Sieling as he performs his family-friendly musical act! We will meet outside on the lawn!
We will be publishing our weekend calendars today as well!
Magoo Mini Golf Rockland 11am Mini golf and ice cream for 2 for $30
Braintree Library Puppet Making for ages 8 – 12 1pm
Make a puppet of felt, whatever kind of animal, person or imaginary creature you want. For ages 8 – 12. The library provides the supplies and materials, you supply the imagination! No registration needed. Held in the Stained Glass Tower of the Children’s Room.
Create and Play: Memory Master (Grades K+) at Hanson Library 1pm
This summer, become a memory master! Kids will design and craft their very own memory match game to take home and play with family and friends. Using colorful materials and their imaginations, participants will design themed card pairs (like animals, food, or outer space!), and test their creations in a friendly match-off. It’s a hands-on, brain-boosting activity perfect for sparking creativity and sharpening focus—all while having tons of fun! Each child goes home with a custom-made game they created themselves!
Readers Theatre for ages 8 – 12 2pm
Have fun reading short plays aloud with other kids. Nothing to memorize! Simple costumes may be made. For ages 8 – 12. No registration needed. Held in the Stained Glass Tower of the Children’s Room.
Blue Hills Trailside Museum DCR Summer ngihts Milton 4pm repeats thru Aug 15th
hanson Library Player One: Create Your Video Game Twin (Ages 6-10) 4:30—5:30 PM Children will create a video game character based on themselves. Partnering with a caregiver, they will brainstorm characteristics, traits, and a story about their character, with discussion and prompts led by a certified wellness life coach. Children will leave this event with more self-confidence in their own character and traits as well as skills in creative storytelling.
Food Trucks Thursdays Kingston MA 430pm
Quincy Library Tween Retro Nintendo Gaming Tournament for ages 9-13 7pm
Tweens aged 9-13 are invited to this special gaming session. Complete against other tweens in a bracket and find our final victor. Come play, come to watch, bring your friends! Tween programs are for kids aged 9 – 13 who will be starting grades 4-7 in September.
Friday August 1st things to do South Shore Boston MA
MyGym Kingston Ongoing Classes Try it out
Where to go Blueberry picking on the South shore
East Bridgewater Lego Fridays In-Person LEGO Freeplay all day long, every Friday!
Jam Time Hanover & Norwood Openplay start starts at 9am
Starland Sports & Fun Park in Hanover, MA 9am-9pm
Happy Hearts Playspace Norwell 9-12pm
Adventure Park at Heritage Museum Sandwich 9am Discount Admission available
Children’s World Canton open play 930-630pm
Museum of Ice cream Boston 10am book tickets in advance
Wicked Waves Cape Cod Water Park we got discount tickets 10am
Get ready to become a game piece in a life-sized board game adventure! In Library Quest, players will travel through the library like a real-world game board—completing challenges, solving clues, and collecting items as they move from space to space. Will you land on a lucky square, face a tricky task, or race ahead with a bonus move? With surprises around every corner and activities that spark creativity, teamwork, and imagination, this interactive game brings the library to life like never before. Great for families, friends, and fun-loving players of all ages! Drop in anytime between 10:00-12:00 to play!
Join us every Friday morning at 10:30 in the gazebo at the Sumner Field Playground beginning May 30th thru Sept 5th except for July 4th . Enjoy stories, music, movement, and various outdoor activities with your little ones. Storytime is perfect for toddlers and preschoolers, but every age can get something great out of Storytime!