Toddler, Preschool &#038; Kids Activities | South Shore Boston Events January 19th Week

Starland Sportsplex & Fun Park MLK recreation camp day

Cheer Factor Hanover & Norton Cheer camp for MLK

Jam Time Hanover & Norwood Open play 9am

Happy Hearts Playspace Norwell 9-1230 afternoon

Maplewood Indoor Playground Easton Taylor Swift day for members and play pass holders

Blue Hills Canton Snow Tubing 10am

Nova Indoor Trampoline Park & Arcade Plymouth 10am

MLK Day Free Admission at the ICA Boston 10am

MLK Day Celebration at Museum of Fine Arts free admission 10am tickets need to be reserved!

Free Admission on Martin Luther King Jr. Day: Stone Zoo & Franklin Park Zoo

Buttonwood Zoo New Bedford 10am

Capron Park Zoo Attleboro 10am

Winterskate ice skating rink at Patriot Place 11am

PuttShack at the Seaport 11am

Quincy’s Outdoor Ink Skating Rink 12pm ITS free

Tuesday January 20th things to do South Shore Boston MA

Cheer Factor Hanover Preschool Tumble: 9:00–9:45 AM and Open Play: 10:00–11:00 AM

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

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

Milton Library Ms. Tory’s Stories, Ages 0-5 10am & 1045am sessions
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 March 31st

Move & Groove Storytime (ages 4 and under) at Hingham Library 1030am
Move & Groove Storytime, held on both Tuesdays & Wednesdays, is perfect for young children. This fast-paced Storytime includes fun stories, music, movement, and a big finish with bubbles! This program is suitable for children ages 4 and under with their caregiver. Gentle reminder: food is not permitted at Storytime. repeats thru Feb 17th

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

Movement & Mindfulness at Cohasset Library 1030am Learn to connect mind and body through storytelling, breathwork and games in this Movement and Mindfulness series designed for young children and their families. In this weekly program, we will read stories, stretch and move our bodies through play, as well as learn to breathe deeply, all in an effort to establish connection with others and peace within. Ages 4 and under with caregiver. repeats thru Feb

Yourigami play couch- it’s a nugget dupe.

Brick Builders at Norwell Library 330pm
Drop by the children’s Studio after school and build with our Legos! Please leave your own Legos at home. Best for children age 6 and up, caregivers must remain in the library. repeats thru Feb 17th

Hanson LEGO Builders Club (Ages 4-12) 4pm
Calling all master builders! Join us to create with LEGOs and connect with new friends. You’ll be presented with a different challenge each week, and your creation will be displayed in our lobby cases. This week’s challenge: build a penguin out of LEGOs!

Wednesday January 21st things to do South Shore Boston MA

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

Toddler Playtime for Ages 2-5 @ North Quincy Library 10am
Children ages 2-5 accompanied by an adult are invited to a free playtime session at the North Quincy Library! This program will be full of age appropriate toys and sensory activities that are great for developing fine and gross motor skills.

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

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Storytime with Ms. Sarah at Cohasset Library 130pm Repeats weekly thru April 8th Join Ms. Sarah every Wednesday afternoon for songs and stories. A coloring page or small activity will be provided while supplies last. All are welcome, no registration required!

Kids eat Free on Wednesdays

Preschool Discovery @Adams Shore branch Quincy Library 3pm
Drop by the Adams Shore Library with your preschooler, ages 3-5, any time between 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. to do some fun simple science together. Activities, experiments and instructions will be provided for science you can do with your child.

Each month activities, experiments and instructions will be provided on a different science topic you can do with your child.

Thursday January 22nd things to do South Shore Boston MA

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

Weymouth Tufts Library Toddlers on the move 10am
Toddlers on the Move is 60 minutes in the Children’s Program Room with Cozy Coupes, Steering Wheelies and Animal Hoppers. A great way for your toddler to burn off some energy while learning how to share our toys. Coloring sheets and baby friendly toys will be available for children who are waiting their turn to get moving. Space is limited, so we will take turns playing in the room if necessary. repeats January

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

Friday January 23rd things to do South Shore Boston MA

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

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