South Shore Boston Kid & Family Weekend Events Saturday January 24th & Sunday January 25th

January 22, 2026 admin

✨ Hello, South Shore friends! From indoor play spaces and hands-on museums to outdoor adventures, seasonal festivals, local story times, and family-friendly performances, there’s something for every kid and every budget. Whether you’re looking to stay warm inside or get outside for some fresh winter air, this weekend guide makes it easy to find the best activities happening across Quincy, Weymouth, Braintree, Hingham, Hanover, and beyond. Discover new places, plan your outings, and make the most of winter weekends on the South Shore!

Family-Friendly Things To Do & Events This Weekend on the South Shore Boston –Jan 24th-25th

Save the date Winterfest at North River Marshfield Sat Feb 7th

Save the date BORO’ OF LAUGHS Alley Theatre in Middleboro Sat February 26th

Rustic Marlin Shop their Decor local shops in Boston, Hanover

Rock Paper Scissors Shop their Toy Store in Duxbury

Grato Creations Personalized Gifts and DIY crafts suitable for children of all ages, such as; birthday parties, playdates, holidays, rain days, frankly any-day.

Year Round Swim Lesson in Plymouth, Raynham, Providence and Sandwich at AquaSafe

SELA: The International Private School Where Language Excellence Meets Academic Achievement! 📚🌍 Discover Southeastern Massachusetts’ First Spanish Immersion Academy Locations in Hingham & Norwell

Ever After Events South Shore Boston Princess Birthday Parties and More a premier character entertainment company dedicated to creating enchanting moments for families throughout the South Shore Boston area and beyond. With over seven years of experience, we specialize in bringing beloved princess characters to life for birthday parties, corporate events, school functions, charity appearances, and more.

Duval Dance and Music Academy Scituate
Classes for ages 18 months and up in all levels
Dance Classes – Music Lessons – Acro and Tumbling. Try a class today or sign up for a summer program

My Gym Kingston Classes run year-round! You can join at any-time. Check out our website for more information. www.mygym.com/kingston.

Starland Sports & Fun Park in Hanover, MA is your go-to destination for family fun, fitness, and unforgettable experiences. With state-of-the-art indoor and outdoor facilities, Starland offers something for everyone—from youth sports leagues, tournaments, and birthday parties to mini golf, go-karts, laser tag, and arcade games. Whether you’re looking to get active, host an event, or just have a blast with friends and family, Starland delivers nonstop excitement in a safe and welcoming environment.

Glow Lacrosse for Girls Now open for Fall and Winter registration, GLOW offers age- and skill-based clinics across Hingham, Cohasset, Duxbury, Canton, Braintree,

Discover The Little Gym of Plymouth—where kids build confidence, strength, and friendships through gymnastics, dance, and fun classes. Safe, active play for ages 4 months to 12 years!

East Bridgewater Movie theatre on Route 18 Nestled in the heart of East Bridgewater, EB Cinemas is more than just a movie theater — it’s a cherished community treasure. Opening its doors in 1991, this small-town cinema quickly became a local favorite, offering a cozy and convenient place to catch the latest films and create lasting memories with friends and family.

Where to Walk and Hike and Get Fresh Air on the South Shore Boston including Stroller Friendly tips

Saturday January 24th things to do South Shore Boston MA

Maplewood Indoor Playground Easton Open play 830-1130am

New England Aquarium 9-5pm

Jam Time Hanover & Norwood Open play 9am

Starland Sports & Fun Park in Hanover, MA 9am-9pm

Animal Encounters at South Shore YMCA Nature Center Norwell 930am

Blue Hills Canton Snow Tubing 10am

Did you see our weekly toddler & preschool calendar?

Fun things to do in Quincy, Weymouth & Braintree with kids this weekend

Preschool Discovery for Ages 3-5 at Quincy Library 10am
Drop by the Main Library children’s room with your preschooler, ages 3-5, any time between 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.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.

Museum of Ice cream Boston 10am

Boston: Museum of Illusions 10am

WNDR immersion Art Museum in Boston 10am 10am

Boston Observation Deck at Prudential Center 10am

Lego Discovery Center Boston 10am discount admission

Nova Indoor Trampoline Park & Arcade Plymouth 10am

Buttonwood Zoo New Bedford 10am

Capron Park Zoo Attleboro 10am.

Suburban South Shore Boston Spring Home Show 2026 in Hanover MA 10am

Storytime with The Author: Casey Robinson at West Bridgewater Library 1030am Join the West Bridgewater Public Library for a warm and engaging storytime with Casey W. Robinson, author of Small Things Mended, an Honors title in this year’s Massachusetts Book Awards picture book category. Perfect for young children and their caregivers, this interactive program invites families to listen to a reading of the book, followed by a gentle conversation about its themes of kindness, connection, and the everyday magic of fixing what’s broken.

Music at the Blissful with Evan Haller at Hingham LibrARY 1030AM
Saturday, January 24, 2026
Evan Haller is “Music at the Blissful”. This program is a fun-filled, interactive, movement-packed music experience for the whole family. Evan does an amazing job getting audience members singing along or moving and grooving; even adults get into it and have a great time! Space in this event is limited, and registration is required.

PuttShack at the Seaport 11am

Winterskate ice skating rink at Patriot Place 110am

Quincy’s Outdoor Ink Skating Rink 12pm ITS free

Freckle Face Yoga, Ages 5-8 at Milton Library 230pm Visit the Story Hour Room for a kids’ yoga program with Freckly Face Yoga! During this event, we’ll focus on: 🧘 Poses to keep our bodies active, strong & flexible 🧠 Mindfulness tools like deep belly breathing & meditation🎉 Fun yoga games Why yoga for kids? Yoga is more than movement! Through yoga, we practice resilience, loving-kindness, creating calm & peace, inclusion…and FUN!

Live Music at local south shore bars and restaurants