South Shore Boston MA Family Events & Things to Do August 17th week
South Shore Boston MA Family Events & Things to Do on August 17th 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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Monday August 17th 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.
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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
Wicked Waves Water Park Drive Worthy! We got a discount for you 10am
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Singalong and Dance Party with Miss Rebecca! at Cohasset Library 1030am under the tent repeats thru August 17th
SUMMER Indoor Playground at Whitman Library 1030am-130pm
Drop-in for some summer indoor fun! A variety of toys will be set up for you to enjoy with your child in the Community Room. Meet up with friends old & new and don’t forget to bring your library card to check out lots of new books to read at home! Parents please remain in the Community Room to supervise play. repeats thru August 17th
Small Singers and Shakers Patriot Place Foxboro 11am a music and movement class for children ages 0-5. Ms. Stacy will bring bells, shaker eggs, scarves, ducks and more to help make the songs come to life. She will play familiar songs on the guitar such as Head Shoulders, Knees and Toes, Happy and You Know It, Itsy Bitsy Spider, Freeze Dance and more to get the kids up moving and dancing!
Weymouth Teens: DIY SLIME 2pm
Grades 7-12 are invited to make slime in The Teen Program Room!! Supplies included.
Weymouth BINGO and Brownies 530pm
Play BINGO and eat brownies!
Ages 8-12, registration required
Family Game Night @ Adams Shore Quincy Branch 630pm
Adults are invited to join us for a monthly fun-filled family game night at the Adams Shore Library.
Tuesday August 18th 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
Braintree Library Storytime AT Smith Beach, at end of Edgehill Road 930am We will have Storytime at Smith Beach is located at end of Edgehill Road, East Braintree, with plenty of parking. There will be stories and songs with Miss Elisabeth, followed by a craft. Best for ages 2 1/2 – 4, but is open to all children. Bring a blanket or towel for added comfort.
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
Quincy Library Life Size Whale at the Library! for ages 6+ 130pm
Come learn about the anatomy of the North Atlantic Right Whale by getting up close and personal… Inside a life-size inflatable model!Delilah is a life-sized inflatable North Atlantic right whale! Her measurements are based off of a real whale who lived along the East coast in the US and Canada. Up to 30 kids can fit inside at a time to learn about Right Whales, their habitats, habits, and anatomy. Waiting for your turn in the whale? Do a whale-themed craft or science activity! Since space inside the whale is limited, tickets will be given out prior to the event. Pick up a ticket for the 1:30 PM event starting at 1 PM and for the 2:30 event starting at 2 PM. Please only one ticket per child so we can make sure as many kids as possible get to enjoy the experience!
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
Food Truck Tuesdays Hanover 430pm
Hanson Library Lino Block Printing: Garden Theme (Grades 5-12) 5pm
Join Pop Up Art School at the library! Carve away stress and spark creativity with this hands-on linoleum block printing workshop. Reg required
Wednesday August 19th 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
New England Patriots Training camp 915
Hanson Library storytime 10am repeats all August
Summer Science with Mass Audubon: Meet a Reptile 10am Manomet Branch Library Plymouth 10am
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. Registration is required. Today’s topic is: Meet a reptile (snake).
Hanover Crossing Gathering on the Green Kid Family fun 10am-12pm repeats all summer
Toddler Playtime for Ages 2-5 @ North Quincy Library 1030am
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.
Free Kids Movies at Hingham Shipyard Patriot Cinemas 11am repeats Wednesday and Saturday mornings
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
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
Thursday August 20th 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
Quincy Library Curious George Storytime for ages 1+ 11am
Come and meet our famous monkey Curious George! Listen to a story, sing some songs, and take home a planted craft. George will be so happy to greet you! This storytime is specially aimed at children ages 1 and up.
We will be publishing our South Shore boston kids weekend calendar today as well!
Weymouth Library Night at the Museum Watch Party 230pm
Tweens ages 8-12 are invited to bring their friends, caregivers/parents and/or siblings to a movie watch party with *popcorn!*
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 Middleboro Summer concerts 6pm thru august 20th
Free Whitman summer in the park concerts 6pm thru aug 20th
Braintree Library Pajama Storytime 630pm
Children are encouraged to wear pajamas to this evening program at the library. Miss Elisabeth will read some books and everyone can sing some songs. Best for ages 3 – 5, but open to children of all ages.
Free Family Flicks Houghton Pond Super Mario Galaxy Movie 7pm/dusk
Friday August 14th 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
Cohasset Library 1030am Open Play NEW at the library!! Come to the Meeting Room every Friday morning from 10:30-11:30 for some unstructured Open Play! Make music, build with blocks, put on your own puppet show – let your creativity and imagination shine! Caregivers must remain with children AT ALL TIMES. Best suited for children aged 0-5 but all are welcome. No registration required. repeats all friday except for July 3rd until August 21st
Marshfield Fair 12pm Opening day
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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