South Shore Boston MA Family Events & Things to Do August 24th week
South Shore Boston MA Family Events & Things to Do on August 24th 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.
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All week ongoing
Playground Guide -try a different one each week!
Splash Pad Fun the guide to all the splash pads on the South Shore and beyond
Monday August 24th 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.
Adventure Park at Heritage Museum Sandwich 9am Discount Admission available
Jam Time Open Play Hanover & Norwood 9am
Happy Hearts Play space in Norwell Montessori Inspired 9am- 12pm
Wicked Waves Water Park Drive Worthy! We got a discount for you 10am
Bridgewater Library Story Time and Author Visit with Sarah Silvia 1030am
Join Raynham teacher Sarah Silvia for a reading of her book “The Day the Students Returned”.
Weymouth Library Mini Decorative Aquarium Jars 4pm
Create your own mini decorative aquarium in a jar! Design a tiny underwater world using colorful gravel, sand, shells, glass gems, and miniature ocean-themed decorations. Whether you create a tropical reef, a deep-sea scene, or an imaginary underwater habitat, you’ll leave with a unique miniature aquarium to display at home—no fish required! Registration required; ages 8-12.
Tuesday August 25th 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.
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
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 August
$7 Movies at East Bridgewater theatre every Tuesday
New England Wildlife center Weymouth Animal Spotlight Meet & Greet 11am Repeats thru Sept 15th
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 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. No registration needed. Meets Monthly on a Tuesday. Held in the Stained Glass Tower of the Children’s Room.
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!
Wednesday August 26th 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.
Adventure Park at Heritage Museum Sandwich 9am Discount Admission available
Jam Time Open Play Hanover & Norwood 9am
The Adventurous Playground Randolph 9am-2pm s
Happy Hearts Play space in Norwell Montessori Inspired 9am- 12pm
Hanson Library storytime 10am repeats all August
Hanover Crossing Gathering on the Green Kid Family fun 10am-12pm repeats all summer
Braintree Library Free Kids Movie Zootopia 2pm
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
Quincy Library TEEN School Scaries: Coloring & Slime 3pm
School may be getting ever closer, but that doesn’t mean you need to stress about it! Take a break from the summer reading you still have to finish and spend an hour with us in the teen room. We’ll have supplies to make slime, coloring books, and an all-around chill, crafty time. This program is for teens in grades 8-12 ONLY.
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
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
Wolly Beach Wednesdays Free Evening Concerts Quincy 2026 6pm thru August 26th
Plymouth Wednesday night summer concerts repeats thru the end of august 630pm
Free outdoor movie Superman at Castle island Southie 7pm
Thursday August 27th 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.
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
Derby Street Shops Summer Thursdays Kids Events 2026 Hingham 1030am LAST ONE
Canton Library Summer Skill Stations 1030am
Each week the Junior Room will feature a selection of toys, fine motor tools and/or sensory materials.Summer Skill Stations may include a water table! While this program is for ages 0-5, some stations may be best for ages 3+ due to small pieces. Repeats thru the end of Sept
We will be publishing our South Shore boston kids weekend calendar today as well!
Quincy Library STEAM Stations 3pm
Once each month, come on in for some fun science for early elementary students. We’ll have a different topic each month and plenty of science to explore for children ages 6-9. Learn about volcanoes, circuits, non-Newtonian fluids, and more! No registration is required.
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 27th 530pm
Cape Cod Canal Concerts in the Park 2026 in Buzzards Bay MA repeats thru Aug 27th 6pm
Free Family Flicks Houghton Pond Supermn movie 7pm/dusk
Friday August 28th 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.
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
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
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 28th
Free Friday Night concerts at Hingham Shipyard 7pm thru Sept 4th Labor day weekend
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