South Shore Boston MA Kid Events & Things to Do | August 18th Week 2025
Summer fun is here! 365 South Shore is the place to go to keep up to with all the summer fun! Is boredom building don’t worry we got you covered Its the first full of August but we got you covered
101 plus Summer adventures South Shore Boston and Beyond
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Playground Guide -try a different one each week!
Splash Pad Fun the guide to all the splash pads on the South Shore and beyond
Nightly Ice cream cruise from Plymouth
Lego Discovery Center Boston discount admission
View Boston Discount admission
Find a Summer Eats Site Where All Kids + Teens Eat Free
Summer Eats is a totally free-of-charge program that provides free meals to all kids and teens, ages 18 and under, at locations all across Massachusetts during the summer months.
Monday August 18th little kids things to do South Shore Boston
Gabby Playhouse Live is Coming to Boston this November
MyGym Kingston Ongoing Classes Try it out
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
Puppet Tales with Leigh Ages 3 -7 at Quincy Library 10am
Join us at the Main 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 N ewton. Our half-hour show is geared to ages 3-7, but all are welcome!
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
Top 10 LEGO sets for preschoolers
Monday Matinée Movie at norwell Library 2pm
Beat the heat and catch a movie! This week’s selection is A Minecraft Movie (2025) rated PG. A synopsis is available here. Bring a blanket to sit on and snacks if you wish– but please no peanut products. No registration. Caregivers must remain with children under the age of 8.
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Movie Showing: Minecraft at Bridgewater Library 530pm
Tuesday August 19th 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
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
Happy Hearts Playspace Norwell 9-12pm
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
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
Kids Yoga at Randolph Library 1030am
Magoo Mini Golf Rockland 11am Mini golf and ice cream for 2 for $30
Kids eat Free on Tuesday at local south shore restaurants
Braintree Library 2pm Make a Pokemon Craft ages 5
Make a Pokemon Craft, for ages 5 up. Make an easy Poke-Ball Rainbow Maker, an easy puzzle from a Pokemon Picture, and can try a difficult Pokemon Origami Bookmark. No registration needed. Held in Logan Auditorium.
Tweens: Meet Some Animals!!! at Weymouth Library 230pm
Join our friends from the New England Wildlife Center to meet and learn about some of the animals that they work with.
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. August 26th is National Dog Day, so this session’s theme will be all about puppies and dogs!
This is not a librarian led program. Young children must be supervised by an assigned caregiver at all times.
Food Truck Tuesdays at Cardinal Cushing Hanover 2025 430pm
Taylor Swift Nights at Paragon Carousel in hull ma 6pm
Wednesday August 20th Best activities for preschoolers in South Shore, MA
MyGym Kingston Ongoing Classes Try it out
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
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
Back to School Storytime (PreK+) at Hanson Library 10am
Get ready for a fun and friendly return to the classroom with our Back to School Storytime! Join us as we read stories all about the excitement of starting a new school year, meeting teachers and friends, and learning new things. We’ll also enjoy songs and a craft to celebrate the season. Perfect for preschoolers and early elementary children getting ready for their big first day!
Summer Science with Tidmarsh: Meet a Reptile (Turtles) at Plymouth Library 10am
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: Turtles and reptiles. Meet one of Mass Audubon’s reptile friends! Bring all and any of your questions about reptiles. **This program involves a live animal**
Hanover Crossing Gather on the Green 1030am
Free movies at Patriots Cinemas at the Hingham Shipyard 11am
Magoo Mini Golf Rockland 11am Mini golf and ice cream for 2 for $30
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
Braintree Library 2pm Make-a-Game for ages 7 – 12
Make-a-Game then take it home to play! For ages 7 – 12. The library provides the supplies and materials. No registration needed. Held in the Stained Glass Tower of the Children’s Room.
Music at the Blissful at Plymouth library 3pm 6x Boston Parent Paper Family Favorite and National Touring Musician, Music at the Blissful (Evan Haller) from Boston Massachusetts comes to the Plymouth Public Library for a high energy, fun filled, interactive, movement packed music experience for the whole family. Come join the fun as we sing, jump, shake, laugh and go slow and fast with Music at The Blissful. Playing featuring songs off his new album, “This” It is sure to be an action packed good time for all.
Canton Library 6pm Story time includes books, flannel boards, and dancing! Family friendly, all are welcome repeats thru August
Wolly Beach Wednesdays Free Evening Concerts Quincy repeats thru end of August 6pm
Quincy Library All Ages Minecraft Movie Night 6pm
Join us as we start to wrap up summer reading with a fun all ages movie night! We’ll be screening A Minecraft Movie & all are welcome. Guests 12 & under must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Four misfits are suddenly pulled through a mysterious portal into a bizarre, cubic wonderland that thrives on imagination. To get back home, they’ll have to master this world while embarking on a quest with an unexpected, expert crafter.
Free Summer concerts Wednesday Nights in Plymouth Waterfront 630pm
Thursday August 21st Indoor and outdoor activities for toddlers preschoolers South Shore Boston MA
MyGym Kingston Ongoing Classes Try it out
Jam Time Hanover & Norwood Openplay start starts at 9am
Happy Hearts Playspace Norwell 9-12pm
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
Museum of Ice cream Boston 10am book tickets in advance
Derby Street Shops Summer Thursdays Kids Events 2025 10am Spanish fun this week!
Wicked Waves Cape Cod Water Park we got discount tickets 10am
Squishy Circuits Quincy Library Wollaston for ages 4+ 10am Join an educator from the Children’s Museum of Easton for technology fun with Squishy Circuits. Squishy Circuits are a great way to introduce electronics by using basic wiring and play dough as circuit building materials. Suitable for all ages, the children will be creating and engineering through special homemade dough while learning about conductors and insulators. And of course, having lots of hands-on fun! This program is suggested for families with children preschool and older. Younger children will make a simple project and older children are encouraged to try out more complex projects.
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 2pm Drop-In Tabletop Games
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+
Abington Library Lego Club 330pm
Ready…Set…Lego! Kids in grade 1 and older are invited to join Mr. Jonathan for up to an hour of creativity and building. Pre-registration is not required- just drop on by and join the fun!
Food Trucks Thursdays Kingston MA 430pm
Taunton Summer Festival & Fireworks 5pm
Family Lego Night at Abington Library 630pm
Cast your work and worries aside for an hour and join us for some creative building time. We have Duplo blocks available upon request for our younger friends who might not be Lego-ready yet. Families and family-like groups of ALL ages are welcome to attend. Challenge a neighbor! Bring a friend! Declare a Lego War! (This is not just for children but all children must be accompanied by an adult.)
Friday August 22nd 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
Weymouth Library A Minecraft Movie 10am Join us for a free animated movie today at 10:00 AM PLEASE NOTE: No library staff will be present during this movie. All attendees must follow the library’s Safe Child Policy. Four misfits are suddenly pulled through a mysterious portal into a bizarre, cubic wonderland that thrives on imagination. To get back home, they’ll have to master this world while embarking on a quest with an unexpected, expert crafter.
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!