April School Spring Vacation Things to do South Shore Boston 2026
Looking for ways to keep the kids busy during April school vacation 2026 ? You’re in the right place. We’ve rounded up the best things to do on April vacation on the South Shore Boston, from fun local events and Easter egg hunts to indoor play spots, outdoor adventures, and easy family outings. Whether you’re planning a full week of activities or just need a few last-minute ideas, this guide has you covered with options for toddlers, kids, and the whole family.
Best Things to Do on April School Vacation – South Shore Boston (2026)
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Carousel Skate in Whitman Daily open session 2-4:30pm every day!!
Easton’s Children Museum Monday-Friday 10-4pm
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Monday April 2oth
Happy hearts playspace Norwell 9-130 and 330-530pm
Jam Time Indoor Play Hanover and Norwood Open play 9-530pm Meet a Rumi from K-Pop at 10am
Starland fun park Hanover open 9am-9pm
Maplewood Indoor/Outdoor Playground open play 930am morning & 1pm afternoon session
Boston: Museum of Illusions 10am
Book your Boston Duck Tour for this week
Nova Indoor Trampoline Park & Arcade Plymouth 10am
Lego Discovery Center Sommerville 10am
View Boston Observation Deck 10am
Dave & Busters Arcade Braintree 11am
Farm Visits Petting Zoo at Patriot Place 11am Farm Visits comes to Patriot Place on Monday, April 20 from 11AM – 1PM near Red Robin. This fun, educational traveling petting farm encourages children not only to pet the animals, but also feed, hold, and cuddle with them during your visit.
A staff member will be onsite to operate line, and ensure care of animals.
Tuesday April 21st
Starland fun park Hanover open 9am-9pm
Jam Time Indoor Play Hanover and Norwood Open play 9-530pm
Happy hearts playspace Norwell 9-130 and 330-530pm
Maplewood Indoor/Outdoor Playground open play 930am and afternoon 1pm
Children’s Movie at Adams Shore Library in Quincy : Zootopia 2 10am
Start your school vacation week at the library with a showing of Zootopia 2 at the Adams Shore Library.
View Boston Observation Deck 10am
Book your Boston Duck Tour for this week
Boston: Museum of Illusions 10am
Museum of Ice cream Boston 10am book tickets in advance
Nova Indoor Trampoline Park & Arcade Plymouth 10am
Lego Discovery Center Sommerville 10am
Boston Observation Deck at Prudential Center 10am
Toe Jam Puppet Band at Canton Library 1030am
Audience members of all ages are encouraged to sing and dance along with Toe Jam as they entertain with a unique combination of original songs and interactive storytelling.
Fenway Park Tours available today
Joy of Nature at Randolph Library 11am & 1pm Spring is nature’s spectacular transformation! While some creatures are shaking off the sleepiness of a long hibernation, others have been celebrating all winter long. You may even witness some singing or dancing to show off for their friends. Immerse yourself in the springtime antics of New England’s wildlife and beyond, and discover fascinating insights about their wild relatives! Registration
Dave & Busters Arcade Braintree 11am
Braintree Library 1pm Adventure Back in Time with Historic New England
Young time travelers ! Join us as we embark on an exciting journey back in time to learn about Patriots Day with Historic New England . See colonial-era clothing, examine reproduction artifacts and make a craft from the colonial era. Program is offered as part of the nation’s 250th celebrations and made possible by the use of State Aid to Public Library Funds.
K-Pop Demon Hunters Movie Screening and Character Visit at Holbrook Library 2pm
Join us for an afternoon of action, music, and fun at the library! We’ll be showing the movie K-Pop Demon Hunters with a visit from special guest Rumi, so stop by to say hello and snap a photo!
Braintree Library Comics-Making Club ages 7 – 12 230pm
Comics-Making Club! Come hang out with other kids who like drawing! 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. Held in the Stained Glass Tower of the Children’s Room.
Vacation Lego Club at Cohasset Library 3pm 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
April Vacation Movie Night at Cohasset Library 5pm Bring the whole family to enjoy the movie Hop on the big screen – popcorn and light refreshments provided! Free and open to all ages.
Wednesday April 22nd
Jam Time Indoor Play Hanover and Norwood Open play 9-530pm
Starland fun park Hanover open 9am-9pm
Maplewood Indoor/Outdoor Playground open play 930am and afternoon 1pm
Happy hearts playspace Norwell 9-130 and 330-530pm
Nova Indoor Trampoline Park & Arcade Plymouth 10am
Book your Boston Duck Tour for this week
Lego Discovery Center Sommerville 10am
Boston Observation Deck at Prudential Center 10am
Boston: Museum of Illusions 10am
Museum of Ice cream Boston 10am book tickets in advance
Fenway Park Tours available today
Dave & Busters Arcade Braintree 11am
Braintree Library Butter Making Adventure- Hands on Historical Adventure 1pm
Join us on a journey back in time to the 1700’s where children will go back in time to the 1700’s and experience the art of butter making. Learn about daily chores, food and authentic replica of clothing . This program will ignite curiosity and appreciation for historical traditions in a fun and engaging way . This program is part of the nation’s 250th celebrations
Playful Engineers Artful Mechanism at Randolph Library 1pm Kids get busy crafting mini masterpieces with their own snazzy gadgets that send secret notes, spin yarns, or tackle tiny tasks. As they follow the blueprint, their imaginations run wild, dreaming up new designs to glam up those foundational feats. This creative whirlwind might just inspire them to tweak the structures themselves. It’s a delightful dance where engineering and design swap dance partners!
Quincy Library 1pm Puppet Tales with Leigh for Ages 3 -7 1pm
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 Newton. Our half-hour show is geared to ages 3-7, but all are welcome!
KIDS LINE DANCING at Patriot Place 2pm
Mini Golf in the Library at Canton Library 2-5pm
Enjoy a taste of summer this April vacation with mini golf in the library! Play 9 holes on an exciting course glowing with neon LED lights! This is event is perfect for families with kids of all ages and teens with their friends! Registration is required. Please register ONCE per family/group for ONE time slot. Each group will start the course during their half-hour time slot on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Kids Karaoke for ages 5+ @ North Quincy Library 3pm Join us at the North Quincy Library for a fun afternoon of Karaoke where children ages 5 and up can stop by the Community Room to use our Karaoke machine and sing their favorite songs! Coloring pages and a Make-Your-Own Microphone craft will also be provided so they can color and enjoy the music if there’s a wait.
Trevor the Juggler at Hanover Library 4pm
Trevor Pearson will perform his amazing and very funny show, juggling all kinds of items.
Thursday April 23rd
Starland fun park Hanover open 9am-9pm
Jam Time Indoor Play Hanover and Norwood Open play 9-530pm
Happy hearts playspace 930-130pm
Maplewood Indoor/Outdoor Playground open play 930am and afternoon 1pm
Happy hearts playspace Norwell 9-130pm
Lego Discovery Center Sommerville 10am
Boston: Museum of Illusions 10am
Museum of Ice cream Boston 10am book tickets in advance
Book your Boston Duck Tour for this week
Boston Observation Deck at Prudential Center 10am
Nova Indoor Trampoline Park & Arcade Plymouth 10am
Plant, Play, and Grow with Randolph Garden Club at Randolph Library 10am Celebrate spring with the Randolph Garden Club during April vacation week! Stop by Bouncing Tots at 10:30 AM to enjoy a special Earth Day-themed storytime, then get your hands dirty with a fun, kid-friendly planting activity. Little gardeners will leave with something to grow at home!
Dave & Busters Arcade Braintree 11am
Pikachu Meet and Greet at Patriot Place 1-3pm
Braintree Library 3D Paper Lantern Craft 2pm
Teens join Teen Librarian Courtney in the Teen Room to craft your own unique 3D lantern. This program is part of the nation’s 250th celebrations! While supplies last.
Dog Man Movie Screening at Braintree Library 2pm
During School Vacation Week, Children can come watch the Dog Man Movie, on the big screen. Dog Man is a crime fighting character that is part dog, part man. This action packed movie is based on the best-selling books by Dav Pilkey, and produced by Dreamworks Animation.
Zoo2You at Canton Library 230pm
Meet zoo animals and learn fun facts about them! All ages welcome!
Edible BUGS!? with Blake Dinius at Holbrook Library 3pm
-Insects may provide a solution to food insecurity/food waste, climate change, and malnutrition -Nutritive comparison of insects vs our common food staples (beef, chicken, fish) -Discussions on cultural barriers preventing us from adopting edible insect -The future outlook of edible insects Join Blake Dinius Plymouth County Entomologist as he walks us through edible bugs and sustainability with free samples! Open to ages 8 and up with a caregiver.
Tinker Thursday at Cohasset Library 345pm 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.
ICA Boston Free Museum night 5pm
Friday April 24th
Starland fun park Hanover open 9am-9pm
Jam Time Indoor Play Hanover and Norwood Open play 9-530pm
Happy hearts playspace Norwell 9-130 and 330-530pm
Maplewood Indoor/Outdoor Playground open play 930am and afternoon 1pm
Hanson Library Nancy Cappellini Family Fun Day 10am-1pm Puppet show, flying dogs register for individual events
Nova Indoor Trampoline Park & Arcade Plymouth 10am
Lego Discovery Center Sommerville 10am
Boston Observation Deck at Prudential Center 10am
Museum of Ice cream Boston 10am book tickets in advance
Kids Nature Adventure Tour in Pembroke 1030am
Fenway Park Tours available today
Dave & Busters Arcade Braintree 11am
Mad Science Show: Marvels of Motion at Patriot Place 1pm
Zoomobile at Canton Library 230pm Meet zoo animals and learn fun facts about them! All ages welcome!