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Toddler, Preschool & Kids Activities | South Shore Boston Events January 12th Week

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What to do with the little kids this week.  We did a survey on Instagram and we got overwhelming response to publish a weekly calendar.  We will be rolling up all the fun going on each week!

What to do with the little kids this week for this September  week  We got all the fun activities’ and events!   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

Toddler, Preschool & Kids Activities | South Shore Boston Events January 12th Week

South Shore Boston Kids Activities & Events for Toddlers & Preschoolers January 12th 2026 week

 

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  

Year Round Swim Lesson in Plymouth, Raynham, Providence and Sandwich at AquaSafe 

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 January 12th     things to do South Shore Boston MA

 

MyGym Kingston Ongoing Classes Try it out 

Sign up for classes at Little Gym Plymouth ages   4 months -12 years old  

Jam Time Open Play Hanover & Norwood 9am

 

Happy Hearts Play space in Norwell Montessori Inspired  9am 130  330-530

Maplewood Indoor/Outdoor Playground in Easton  930am-12pm & 130-5pm  

Quincy Library Toddler Storytime for Ages 2-3 10am   simple stories and concepts to young children. Songs, rhymes, fingerplays, and felt board activities will be used to reinforce concepts. repeat thru the month of January except for MLK day

East Bridgewater  Songs, Stories & More with Miss Leslie  10am
Join Miss Leslie for a fun time listening to stories, singing songs together and playing! 3-5 year olds welcome.  Drop ins are welcome, but registration is preferred. repeats thru Feb 2nd except for Monday holidays

West Bridgewater  Leaping Littles  10am & 1030 am  This is a program of music and movement for toddlers ages 18 months – 3 years of age. Registration is required and space is limited. SPACE IS LIMITED. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. EACH CHILD MUST BE REGISTERED SEPARATELY. REGISTRATION OPENS AT 6 AM ON THE MORNING OF THE PROGRAM. repeats thru the Jan 26th except for Monday holidays

Story Time for 3- and 4-year-olds at  Hanover Library 1015am 
Listen to a picture book, then do a simple craft.  Three-and-four-year-olds are not accompanied by caregivers.  repeats thru Feb 9th except for monday MLK

Abington Library Drop-In Toddler Time 1030am 
Join Miss Sandy for toddler time every Monday morning this Fall! Toddler time is 20 minutes of quick stories, songs, puppet visits, scarf waving, egg shaking, and a whole lot of fun! This program is best suited for children ages 0-3. Registration is not required. Our toddler times are funded by the Friends of the Library.  repeats thru June 15th except for Monday holidays

Singalong and Dance Party with Miss Rebecca! at Cohasset Library 1030am repeats 1/13 as well 

 

Norwell Library  Storytime with Marissa  1030am 
Ages 0-5 are welcome to join Marissa for 30 minutes of stories, participatory songs, and fingerplays that support early literacy. Registration is required. Please sign up for each week you are interested in attending.  repeats weekly except for Monday holidays end of April

Hanover Library  Children’s Yoga Class  11am
Miss Christine from Little Bee Yoga Co. is excited to share the magic of yoga with John Curtis Library families!! Partner with your little yogi in super fun poses, games, music, stories, breathing exercises, meditation, and guided relaxations that help to strengthen their bodies, minds and souls… We’ll bark in downward dog, meow in cat pose and roar in lion pose while we take a yoga journey that you and your child will never forget! This fun class provides a beautiful bonding experience between the adult and child. Each class is 45 minutes. The class is geared toward children ages three to six years, but all ages are welcome to participate.  Please bring a yoga mat or towel.

 Quincy Outdoor Ice skating free 12pm

 

Cohasset Library Lego Club 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 thru end of March except for Monday holidays

Winter Skate at Patriot Place 4pm 

Tuesday  January 13th   things to do South Shore Boston MA

 

 

Babytime at Holbrook Library 1030am  Join us for Babytime, a special storytime designed just for our littlest library visitors, ages 0-18 months! This interactive session is a wonderful opportunity for babies and their caregivers to explore the world of books through songs, rhymes, and sensory activities. During this event, we’ll share age-appropriate stories, engage in fun fingerplays, and introduce simple songs that promote language development and bonding. repeats thru March 17th

 Yourigami play couch- it’s a nugget dupe.

 Quincy Outdoor Ice skating free 12pm

Hanson Library   Playdough Playtime (Ages 2-5) 4pm 
Drop in every other Tuesday at 4:00pm to play with homemade, taste-safe playdough! Engage in sensory play, meet new friends, and sculpt a playdough masterpiece!

Winter Skate at Patriot Place 4pm 

Wednesday January  14th   things to do South Shore Boston MA

MyGym Kingston Ongoing Classes Try it out 

Sign up for classes at Little Gym Plymouth ages   4 months -12 years old  

 

Jam Time Open Play Hanover & Norwood 9am

 

Happy Hearts Play space in Norwell Montessori Inspired  9am 130  330-530

Maplewood Indoor/Outdoor Playground in Easton  930am-12pm & 130-5pm  

Cheer Factor  Hanover  Open Play: 10:00–11:00 AM
• Preschool Tumble: 11:15 AM–12:00 PM

Winter Storytime at Hanson Library 1030am repeats thru all January

Quincy Library  ABC Storytime for Ages 3-5 10am 
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 thru Feb 4th

Family Movement and Mindfulness at Braintree Library 1015am
Join Jennifer Lynn of Nurtured Roots for a weekly session hosted by Thayer Public Library for children ages 1–5 years old and their caregivers. Each class features playful movement, gentle stretches, mindful breathing, and time to relax and find stillness. These activities help children learn how to focus, stay calm, and build emotional awareness, all while having fun and building connections. Siblings welcome. repeats thru Feb 11th

Baby and Me Movement and Mindfulness In 11am
Thayer Public Library hosts experienced instructor Jennifer Lynn in this warm and supportive environment for parents and caregivers to connect with their newborns and infants through gentle movement and songs. Class is for newborn babies to pre-crawling with their parent or caregiver. No registration needed. Program is free.  Weekly program is made possible through the use of State Aid to Public Library Funds repeats thru Feb 11th

 

South Shore Bargain Bin

 

 

Kids eat Free   on Wednesdays  

 

Winter Skate at Patriot Place 4pm 

ily on the first Wednesday of each month at 6:30 pm. This program is especially for children ages 1-5 accompanied by an adult.

Thursday  January 15th     things to do South Shore Boston MA

MyGym Kingston Ongoing Classes Try it out 

Sign up for classes at Little Gym Plymouth ages   4 months -12 years old  

Jam Time Open Play Hanover & Norwood 9am

 

Happy Hearts Play space in Norwell Montessori Inspired  9am-130pm  

Maplewood Indoor/Outdoor Playground in Easton  930am-12pm & 130-5pm  

Cheer Factor Hanover  Open Play: 10:00–11:00 AM
• Mommy & Me: 11:15 AM–12:00 PM

Quincy Library Toy Time – Ages 9-23 months  10am   Come to the library for a free playtime session with your baby, ages 9- 23 months full of age appropriate toys and activities plus socializing with other children and caregivers.  A fun time for all and a chance to practice large and small muscle development.  This program is for children ages 9 – 23 months accompanied by an adult. Space is limited and the doors will be closed when the room is full.

Norwell  Library Baby Play Group 1030am 
Meet other parents and play with age appropriate materials for birth-12 months Repeats weekly thru end of April

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 thru  the end of June

Hingham Library Music & Movement with Ms. Rebecca (ages 4 and under) 1030am
Join Miss Rebecca for a class filled with music and movement. Rebecca is a musician who has a background in theater, music and improv. She is bringing her multiple talents to our library. Sing along to original songs and family favorites. This is a great program for infants repeats  Thursdays  the end of he June

 

We will be publishing our weekend calendars today as well!

Tinker Thursday  at Cohasset librar y4pm   Explore, experiment, and invent with hands-on activities using Playstix, Magnetic Tiles, Brickyard Building Blocks, Brainflakes and a marble run. Open to all ages. Registration is not required. Runs thru the end of March

Winter Skate at Patriot Place 4pm 

Friday January 16th  things to do South Shore Boston MA

 

MyGym Kingston Ongoing Classes Try it out 

Sign up for classes at Little Gym Plymouth ages   4 months -12 years old  

East Bridgewater   Library Makerspace Fridays 9am-345pm 
Do you like using your brain to create cool crafts and games from reused or recycled materials? If you do, Makerspace Fridays will be right up your alley!  Make inventions. Make games. Make crafts. Make connections. All on Makerspace Fridays!  runs friday thrus the end of Feb

Jam Time Open Play Hanover & Norwood 9am

Happy Hearts Play space in Norwell Montessori Inspired  9am-130pm  

Maplewood Indoor/Outdoor Playground in Easton  930am-12pm & 130-5pm  

Move and Groove Storytime (Ages 0-5)  10am   at Hanson Library Storybook with flowers, letters, and toys coming out of it
Let’s get moving! Join Percy for a weekly storytime featuring songs, stories, and dancing! repeats thru end of Feb

Braintree Library  Drop-in Play 10am 
Children and their care-givers may stop in on Fridays anytime between 10 am and noon to play with toys, puppets, blocks and for social interaction. For little ones through age 5. repeats weekly

 

Winter Skate at Patriot Place 4pm