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South Shore Boston MA Kid Events & Things to Do | July 28th Week 2025

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101 plus  Summer adventures South Shore Boston and Beyond 

 

South Shore Boston MA Kid Events & Things to Do | July 28th Week 2025

 

 

Are you looking for Summer Camp  

Some of our favorite summer camps 

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

Buttonwood Zoo  New Bedford 

Capron Park Zoo 

Plymouth Pirate Cruise 

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  July 28th  little kids things to do South Shore Boston

Gabby Playhouse Live is Coming to Boston this November

MyGym Kingston Ongoing Classes Try it out 

Where to go Blueberry picking on the South shore 

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

Kids Eat Free on Mondays 

New England Patriot Training Camp 10am

Sunshine Stories and Songs 🌞at Rockland Library 1030am 
Join us on the library lawn for stories and songs followed by hand stamps!  All ages.  In the event of inclement weather we will meet inside end August 11th

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 

Drop in Crafts @ Adams Shore  Quincy Library Ages 3-8 1-5pm   Stop by the Adams Shore Branch on Monday afternoons to do some crafting. Each week we’ll have a new craft.   Repeats all summer!

Reading Games for First Graders at Braintree Library 2pm READING GAMES to play. Best for those going into First Grade, or finishing First Grade, but open to all children. No registration needed. Held in Logan Auditorium.  Statewide summer reading programs are supported by the Massachusetts Library System, the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners and the Boston Bruins, with funding from the Institute of Museums and Library Services. The Thayer Public Library Summer Reading Program is additionally supported by local sponsors: Starland Sportsplex (Hanover), and Altitude Trampoline Park (Avon).

Buildwave  Quincy’s Addams Shore  Library   ages 5+ 6pm 
5 and older are invited to join Buildwave, hands-on building game, at the Adams Shore Library on Monday, July 28th at 7:00pmBoost your child’s STEAM interest with Buildwave— a building event that feels like a gameshow! During the event, participants, adults and children together, build with waves of diverse materials like Lego, Plus-Plus, and more. Each building wave is enhanced by a dynamic audiovisual experience unlike any other. As participants complete wave after wave of building, they gain creative confidence, enhance teamwork, and experience design fundamentals in a unique and memorable context.

Find l kids things to do around the South Shore

 

Tuesday July 29th    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 

Where to go Blueberry picking on the South shore 

Canton Splash Pad 9-4pm

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

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

meet Falco at the New England Wildlife Center in Weymouth 10am every Tuesday in July 

New England Patriot Training Camp 10am

Summer Science with Tidmarsh: Wrackline Wonders in Plymouth 10am-12pm  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: Coastal creatures. Explore the sand and meet the cool critters who live at the beach!

Unleash creativity with our Triangle Jumbo Crayons for Toddlers! 🖍️🎨 Mess-free, unbreakable, and easy for little hands to hold. These 18 washable colors are perfect for safe, frustration-free fun.   (ad)

Plymouth Splash Pad 10am

Storytime for Children at Smith Beach Braintree Ma 10am 
Held at Smith Beach. Storytime and a craft with Miss Elisabeth. Best for ages 2 1/2 – 4, but open to all children. Bring a blanket or towel for added comfort. In case of rain, Storytime, will be held inside the Children’s Room of the Library. Smith Beach is located off Quincy Avenue, at the end of Edgehill Road.

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

Circus Smirkus at Marshfield Fairgrounds 11am & 7pm

Regal Cinemas Kingston $1 movies 11am

Magoo Mini Golf Rockland 11am Mini golf and ice cream for 2 for $30

Jack for a storytime of a nature book at the New England Wildlife Center in Weymouth 11:45am every Tuesday in July 

Kids eat Free on Tuesday at local south shore restaurants

.Microscopic Worlds at new England wildlife centers in Weymouth 1215pm

Quincy Library  Dog Man Palooza for all ages Join us on Tuesday, July 29th at 2:00PM for an interactive showing of the new Dog Man movie!!  During this program you will make your own Dog Man hat, color a Dog Man bookmark, learn how to draw Dog Man, and so much more! We will even have some snacks for you to munch on while you watch the movie! All ages can come and enjoy the fun!

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. This week we’ll be learning about bugs and other outdoor critters!

Big Ryan’s Tall Tales at Cohasset Library 4pm  outdoors under the tent 

Hull  Flying High Dogs: Dog Show 4pm 
Watch as the Flying Dogs dog show’s border collies showcase gravity-defying tricks!  We will meet outside on the library lawn!

Food Truck Tuesdays at Cardinal Cushing Hanover 2025 430pm

 

West Bridgewater free summer concerts  runs thru August 5th  6pm

Sunset Lake Free movies Braintree on the waterfront 6pm run thru August 5th 

Taylor Swift Nights at Paragon Carousel in hull ma 6pm

 

 

Wednesday July 3oth   Best activities for preschoolers in South Shore, MA

MyGym Kingston Ongoing Classes Try it out 

Where to go Blueberry picking on the South shore 

Canton Splash Pad 9-4pm

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

Children’s World Canton open play 930-630pm

Museum of Ice cream Boston 10am book tickets in advance

Plymouth Splash Pad 10am

Wicked Waves  Cape Cod Water Park we got discount tickets  10am

Cartland of Cape Cod in Wareham MA 10am

 

New England Patriot Training Camp 10am

Puppet Tales with Leigh @North Quincy   Library 10am   Ages 3+  Join us at the North Quincy 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 weekly half-hour show is geared to ages 3-7, but all are welcome!

Hanson Library Fossil Discoveries (Grades K-3)  10am
Join the Easton Children’s Museum to identify, compare, and explore fossils. As junior paleontologists, children will excavate fossils and engage in discussions about various extinction theories while learning fun facts about the creatures that once roamed the Earth. Children will be able to take home their excavated fossils! Geared for K-Grade 3 children.

Summer Stories with Ms. Sarah at Cohasset Library 1030am under the tent  Join us Under the Tent for summer-themed stories with Ms. Sarah! A coloring page will be provided after each session. All are welcome, no registration required!  repeats until august 13th

Circus Smirkus at Marshfield Fairgrounds 11am & 7pm

Regal Cinemas Kingston $1 movies 11am

Free movies at Patriots Cinemas at the Hingham Shipyard 11am

Magoo Mini Golf Rockland 11am Mini golf and ice cream for 2 for $30

 

Kids eat Free on Wednesdays

Braintree movie theatre $3 movies 12pm

Braintree  Inter-generational Board Game Fun!   1pm  Children ages 5 -12, Families and Elders are invited to an Intergenerational Board Game Fun. Come for fun! Come meet new people! It will be held at Braintree’s Senior Center, located at 71 Cleveland Avenue. The library will bring children’s games that the elders and children can play together. Games will include Candy Land, Connect 4, Battle Ship, Trouble and more.

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

Dog Man Bingo Party!  East Bridgewater Library 2pm
Join us for Dog Man bingo! There will be snacks, a craft and activities, and several rounds of bingo with prizes!

Braintree Library Drop-In Tabletop Games 2pm 
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+

Canton Library  6pm  Story time includes books, flannel boards, and dancing! Family friendly, all are welcome repeats thru July

Wolly Beach Wednesdays Free Evening Concerts Quincy repeats thru end of August  6pm

Free Milton Summer Concerts  6pm repeats Wednesday thru August 13th

Brockton Summer Carnival 6pm

Free Summer concerts Wednesday Nights in Plymouth Waterfront 630pm

 

Thursday  July  31st  Indoor and outdoor activities for toddlers  preschoolers South Shore Boston MA

 

MyGym Kingston Ongoing Classes Try it out 

Where to go Blueberry picking on the South shore 

Jam Time Hanover & Norwood Openplay  start starts at 9am

Canton Splash Pad 9-4pm

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

New England Patriot Training Camp 10am

Museum of Ice cream Boston 10am book tickets in advance

Plymouth Splash Pad 10am

Derby Street Shops Summer Thursdays Kids Events 2025 10am

Wicked Waves  Cape Cod Water Park we got discount tickets  10am

East Bridgewater  Summer Story Time  10am 
Summer is a great time to connect with books, songs and play! Join us for a quick story time, then lots of activities to keep your little one occupied. Geared for ages 2-5. Weather permitting – outside games may be offered. repeats thru August 14th

Tom Sieling Music: Music Show at Hull Library 1030am 
Sing along and move with Tom Sieling as he performs his family-friendly musical act!  We will meet outside on the lawn!

We will be publishing our weekend calendars today as well!

Magoo Mini Golf Rockland 11am Mini golf and ice cream for 2 for $30

Kids eat Free on Thursdays

Braintree Library  Puppet Making for ages 8 – 12   1pm
Make a puppet of felt, whatever kind of animal, person or imaginary creature you want. For ages 8 – 12. The library provides the supplies and materials, you supply the imagination! No registration needed. Held in the Stained Glass Tower of the Children’s Room.

Create and Play: Memory Master (Grades K+)  at Hanson Library  1pm
This summer, become a memory master! Kids will design and craft their very own memory match game to take home and play with family and friends. Using colorful materials and their imaginations, participants will design themed card pairs (like animals, food, or outer space!), and test their creations in a friendly match-off. It’s a hands-on, brain-boosting activity perfect for sparking creativity and sharpening focus—all while having tons of fun! Each child goes home with a custom-made game they created themselves!

Readers Theatre for ages 8 – 12  2pm 
Have fun reading short plays aloud with other kids. Nothing to memorize! Simple costumes may be made. For ages 8 – 12. No registration needed. Held in the Stained Glass Tower of the Children’s Room.

Blue Hills Trailside Museum DCR Summer ngihts Milton 4pm repeats thru Aug 15th 

hanson Library Player One: Create Your Video Game Twin (Ages 6-10)  4:30—5:30 PM Children will create a video game character based on themselves. Partnering with a caregiver, they will brainstorm characteristics, traits, and a story about their character, with discussion and prompts led by a certified wellness life coach. Children will leave this event with more self-confidence in their own character and traits as well as skills in creative storytelling.

 

Food Trucks Thursdays Kingston MA 430pm

 

Bridgewater Music Alley Free Summer Concerts 530pm  brewery and food trucks available runs thru end of August  530pm

Whitman Summer concerts 6pm 

Brockton Summer Carnival 6pm

Quincy Library Tween Retro Nintendo Gaming Tournament for ages 9-13  7pm 
Tweens aged 9-13 are invited to this special gaming session. Complete against other tweens in a bracket and find our final victor. Come play, come to watch, bring your friends!  Tween programs are for kids aged 9 – 13 who will be starting grades 4-7 in September.

Friday August 1st    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!

Canton Splash Pad 9-4pm

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

Library Quest: The Giant Game Adventure (Ages 3+)  10am-12pm
Get ready to become a game piece in a life-sized board game adventure! In Library Quest, players will travel through the library like a real-world game board—completing challenges, solving clues, and collecting items as they move from space to space. Will you land on a lucky square, face a tricky task, or race ahead with a bonus move? With surprises around every corner and activities that spark creativity, teamwork, and imagination, this interactive game brings the library to life like never before. Great for families, friends, and fun-loving players of all ages! Drop in anytime between 10:00-12:00 to play!
Braintree Library Playroom Drop in Playgroup 10am    Families and caregivers may stop in on Fridays anytime between 10:00 am and noon for informal fun with other young children. Little ones, ages infant to four, can enjoy Duplos, extra Train Tracks and Train Table , MagnaTiles, and puzzles.   
Holbrook Library Storytime in the Park 1030am
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!

Hingham shipyard concert 7pm