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South Shore Boston MA Family Events & Things to Do July 27th week

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South Shore Boston MA Family Events & Things to Do on July 27th 2026 week  | Kids Activities, Summer Fun & Local Events

Looking for family-friendly things to do on the South Shore of Boston today? We’ve rounded up the best kids’ activities, local events, summer adventures, playgrounds, museums, outdoor fun, and family attractions happening this week . Whether you’re searching for toddler-friendly activities, free events, indoor play spaces, or ways to keep the kids entertained during summer vacation, you’ll find plenty of fun options throughout the South Shore, Boston, and nearby communities. Check back daily for updated family events and things to do across the South Shore of Massachusetts.

 

101 plus  Summer adventures South Shore Boston and Beyond 

 

 

 

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Splash Pad Fun the guide to all the splash pads on the South Shore and beyond

Buttonwood Zoo  New Bedford 

Capron Park Zoo 

Monday  July 27th   things to do South Shore Boston MA

Monster Jam is coming back to Gillette in July  this week!

MyGym Kingston Ongoing Classes Try it out 

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

Mygym  in Norwell and Braintree locations    My Gym  offers kids birthday parties, Mommy and Me, gymnastics camps and other fantastic fun filled programs for ages 6 weeks – 10 years.

Where to go blueberry picking on the South Shore

Adventure Park at Heritage Museum Sandwich 9am Discount Admission available

Jam Time Open Play Hanover & Norwood 9am

The Adventurous Playground Randolph 9am-1pm

Happy Hearts Play space in Norwell Montessori Inspired  9am- 12pm 

New England Patriots Training Camp 915am gates open 

Wicked Waves Water Park Drive Worthy! We got a discount for you 10am

Singalong and Dance Party with Miss Rebecca! at Cohasset Library  1030am   under the tent  repeats thru August 17th

  Braintree Library Grow Sunflower Seeds 11am
Come in to plant some sunflower seeds in dirt, to take home to grow, For all ages – children, families, adults, teens. Held in Logan Auditorium

Animal World Experience @ North Quincy  Library  for ages 5+ 11am
Our animal visitors will be a surprise but there will be time to pet them all as Matt tells us all about them and what makes them special. This program is recommended for children ages 5 and older accompanied by an adult. Parents, please stay close to younger children and help them to be gentle with the animals.

Norwell Library  Monday Matinée Movie: Hoot  11am
Beat the heat and catch a movie! This week’s selection is Hoot (2006) 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.

Tuesday  July 28th      Kid  events  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  

 

Mygym  in Norwell and Braintree locations    My Gym  offers kids birthday parties, Mommy and Me, gymnastics camps and other fantastic fun filled programs for ages 6 weeks – 10 years.

Where to go blueberry picking on the South Shore

 

Adventure Park at Heritage Museum Sandwich 9am Discount Admission available

Jam Time Open Play Hanover & Norwood 9am

The Adventurous Playground Randolph 9am-2pm

Happy Hearts Play space in Norwell Montessori Inspired  9am- 12pm  & 330-5pm

New England Patriots Training Camp 915am gates open 

Storytime At Highlands Community “Big Blue Playground from Braintree Library 930am   We will have Storytime at the Highlands Community “Big Blue Playground” , 1947 Washington Street. Best for ages 2 1/2 – 4, but is open to all children. Bring a blanket or towel for added comfort.  There will be stories and songs with Miss Elisabeth, followed by a craft.

Milton Library  Ms. Tory’s Stories, Ages 0-5  10am & 1045 
Join Ms. Tory for a storytime full of music and dancing located in the Keys Room on the Lower Level of the Library. repeats thru the end of July

Movement and Mindfulness at Cohasset Library 1030am 

 

New England wildlife center Weymouth  Animal Spotlight Meet & Greet  11am repeats July 

$7  Movies at East Bridgewater theatre every Tuesday 

 

Board Game Afternoons @ North Quincy Library  for ages 4+  2pm Hang out this summer with our fun and inclusive game days! Every Tuesday afternoon this summer we will have out plenty of board games, card games, puzzles & more at the North Quincy Library.Kids ages 4 & up, come join the fun!   repeats Tuesdays all summer

Braintree Library  Comics-Making Club ages 7 – 12     3pm 
Comics-Making Club! Come hang out with other kids who like drawing and graphic novels, like Dog Man! For kids who like to draw, would like to make a comic book story, or make their own comics-style work. For ages 7 – 12. The library will provide paper and drawing materials.

Farm Visits Petting Zoo at Cohasset Library 330pm  Join us for a special visit from Farm Visits Petting Zoo! Families will have the opportunity to meet and gently interact with a variety of friendly baby farm animals, including bunnies, chicks, goats, and more. This hands-on experience is a fun and engaging way for children to learn about animals up close

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!

Food Truck Tuesdays Hanover  430pm

 

Free West Bridgewater Summer Concerts 2026   6pm repeats thru August 11th 

Free Tuesday night summer concerts at Sunset Lake 2026 6pm weekly until  aug 11th

 

Wednesday  July 29th  Kid, toddler & preschooler  things to do South Shore Boston MA

 

The Wiggles are coming to Boston in August 

MyGym Kingston Ongoing Classes Try it out 

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

Mygym  in Norwell and Braintree locations    My Gym  offers kids birthday parties, Mommy and Me, gymnastics camps and other fantastic fun filled programs for ages 6 weeks – 10 years.

Where to go blueberry picking on the South Shore

 

Adventure Park at Heritage Museum Sandwich 9am Discount Admission available

Jam Time Open Play Hanover & Norwood 9am

The Adventurous Playground Randolph 9am-2pm

 

Happy Hearts Play space in Norwell Montessori Inspired  9am- 12pm 

 

Hanson Library storytime 10am  repeats all July

Hanover Crossing Gathering on the Green  Kid Family fun  10am-12pm repeats all summer 

Avon Library  Touch and Feel Ocean Display 1030am 
Come and see our collection of under the sea creatures! We have real shark teeth, a giant starfish, and so much more. You can leave with your very own shell, too!

 

Free  Kids Movies at  Hingham Shipyard Patriot  Cinemas 11am repeats Wednesday and Saturday mornings 

South Shore Bargain Bin

 

 

Kids eat Free   on Wednesdays 

Summer Stories with Ms. Sarah at Cohasset Library 130pm repeats all July 

LEGO Building @ Wollaston  Library Quincy  Ages 5+ 2pm 
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! Parents please note regular LEGO are intended for children ages 5 and older, DUPLO and other building toys will be available for younger children.  repeats all summer

Hanover  Crossing  Summer Nights -FAMILY Evenings 4-7pm Enjoy Music, Beer Garden, Food Trucks and Family Games at Hanover Crossing Green repeats weekly all summer

Big Ryan’s Mystery Room: Alien Escape!  at Hingham Library 4pm  
You have been abducted by aliens with a group of your peers. You have a chance to escape, but only if you can follow the steps to charge the escape pod. Hurry! You have just 1 hour before the aliens discover you’ve broken free! Be the first team to finish and save everyone!  Registration required   age  7 and up

Teen Anime Club at Bridgewater Library 4pm  Socialize with friends, enjoy snacks and watch the latest streamed anime. Check out the newest manga and graphic novel additions before they hit the shelves!  repeats Wednesdays thru the end of August

Food truck Wednesdays Braintree  430pm

Pokemon Club at Bridgewater Library 530pm   Hello Pokemon Trainers! Are you ready to get your game on at the Bridgewater Public Library? We’re looking for trainers to play and train with us! A few things to know:  Bring your own cards. We’ll have a few extras to make a deck.
Trades are encouraged and part of the excitement! The student trainer will be available to provide guidance in an effort to make trading an enjoyable experience for all, but each person is responsible for his or her own trades. The club and library are not liable for any trades. repeats thru the end of August

Milton Summer Concerts 6pm   repeats thru   August 5th  

Wolly Beach Wednesdays Free Evening Concerts Quincy 2026 6pm thru August 26th 

Free Canton Summer concerts  6pm repeats until August 12th

Plymouth Wednesday night summer concerts repeats thru the end of august 630pm

Braintree Library  Pajama Storytime  630pm  Children are encouraged to wear pajamas to this evening program at the  library. Miss Elisabeth will read some books and everyone can sing some songs. Best for ages 3 – 5, but open to children of all ages.

 

Thursday   July 30th     little kid      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  

Mygym  in Norwell and Braintree locations    My Gym  offers kids birthday parties, Mommy and Me, gymnastics camps and other fantastic fun filled programs for ages 6 weeks – 10 years.

Where to go blueberry picking on the South Shore

 

Adventure Park at Heritage Museum Sandwich 9am Discount Admission available

Jam Time Open Play Hanover & Norwood 9am

 

The Adventurous Playground Randolph open play 9am-5pm

Happy Hearts Play space in Norwell Montessori Inspired  9am- 12pm 

New England Patriots Training Camp 915am gates open 

We will be publishing our South Shore boston kids  weekend calendar  today as well!

Summer Thursdays at Derby Streets 1030am

Hanson Library  Painted Pot Creations (Ages 8+)  1pm  Participants will transform plain terracotta pots into colorful works of art using paint, patterns, and creative designs. This fun and relaxing activity encourages self-expression while creating a decorative piece to take home. Preregistration preferred to ensure availability of materials.

Braintree Library Henna for Tweens & Teens  2pm 
ICNHA Certified and Insured Henna Artist Mandy Roberge from Wicked Good Henna Studio will be visiting us from 2pm to 4pm.

Summer Garden Science at Rockland Library 3pm 

Wollaston Beer Garden in Quincy MA FAMILY FRIENDLY 4PM

Food Trucks Thursday in East Bridgewater 5pm

Food Trucks Thursdays Kingston MA 5pm

Plymouth Farmers Market Storytime 430pm
The Plymouth Farmers Market is at the library this summer! Join us on the front lawn for storytime at 4:30PM. This storytime is less structured then our regular storytime, and will include more books. For children of all ages repeats weekly thru the summer

 

Bridgewater Music Alley Free Summer Concerts  weekly thru August 28th  530pm

Cape Cod Canal Concerts in the Park 2026 in Buzzards Bay MA  repeats thru Aug 22nd 6pm 

Free Middleboro Summer concerts 6pm

Free Whitman summer in the park concerts 6pm 

Monster Jam at Gillette Stadium last minute tix available 7pm

Friday July 31st     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  

Mygym  in Norwell and Braintree locations    My Gym  offers kids birthday parties, Mommy and Me, gymnastics camps and other fantastic fun filled programs for ages 6 weeks – 10 years.

Where to go blueberry picking on the South Shore

 

Adventure Park at Heritage Museum Sandwich 9am Discount Admission available

Jam Time Open Play Hanover & Norwood 9am

 

The Adventurous Playground Randolph open play 9am-5pm

Happy Hearts Play space in Norwell Montessori Inspired  9am- 12pm 

New England Patriots Training Camp 915am gates open 

Hanson Library Move & Groove 10am & 11am session repeats thru August 

Braintree Library  Family Board Games and Play 10am-12pm 
Ready for some summer fun? Drop in and play with board games and LEGOs for school-age children, plus blocks and tunnels for the younger ones In honor of the Nation’s 250th we will mix in jack’s , marbles and Fox and Geese. Don’t miss out on the fun -see you there! repeats all summer long except for holidays

Cohasset Library 1030am Open Play   NEW at the library!! Come to the Meeting Room every Friday morning from 10:30-11:30 for some unstructured Open Play! Make music, build with blocks, put on your own puppet show – let your creativity and imagination shine!  Caregivers must remain with children AT ALL TIMES. Best suited for children aged 0-5 but all are welcome. No registration required.  repeats all friday except for July 3rd until August 21st

K-Pop Demon Hunters Meet & Greet – K💥😈hunters at Weymouth Library 2pm

 

Wollaston Beer Garden in Quincy MA FAMILY FRIENDLY 4PM

 

Mayflower Beer Garden at The Pinehills Plymouth 2026 Family friendly 5pm

 

Food truck Fridays in Weymouth 5pm

Free Friends Fridays Summer Concert Series at Ruth Gordon Amphitheater Quincy 6pm  thru Aug 30th 

Free Friday Night concerts at Hingham Shipyard  7pm   thru Sept 4th Labor day weekend

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