South Shore Boston MA Family Events & Things to Do August 31st week
South Shore Boston MA Family Events & Things to Do on August 31st | 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.
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
Monday August 31st 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
Happy Hearts Play space in Norwell Montessori Inspired 9am- 12pm
Wicked Waves Water Park Drive Worthy! We got a discount for you 10am
Quincy Library Summer Send-Off Children’s Concert with Little Groove for ages 0-7 1030am
We’ll be celebrating all the reading we did and fun we had this summer with concert especially for children ages 0-7 by Little Groove. In this fun and interactive 40-minute concert, children and their caregivers will move and sing along with a musician from Little Groove. Children use real instruments such as drums, shakers, and tambourines, giving them a hands-on experience and fostering a love for music. No registration required. This concert will take place on the library’s Olmsted Lawn if the weather is good. In the case of rain, we will move indoors to the library’s atrium.
Boston Lights at Franklin Park Zoo 2026 | Lantern Experience 6pm
Tuesday September 1st 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
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 October 20th
$7 Movies at East Bridgewater theatre every Tuesday
New England Wildlife center Weymouth Animal Spotlight Meet & Greet 11am Repeats thru Sept 15th
Hanson Library LEGO Free Play (Ages 4-12) 4pm
Calling all master builders! Join us to create with LEGOs and connect with new friends. Completed creations will be displayed in our lobby cases!
Boston Lights at Franklin Park Zoo 2026 | Lantern Experience 6pm
Quincy Library Art in the Evening for Ages 2 – 5 630pm
A blue circle with a circular sweep of purple paint behind text that reads Art in the Evening
Kids ages 2-5 and their grownups are invited to join us for a kid-friendly art project every first Tuesday. Grownups must be accompanied by a child!
Wednesday September 2nd Kid, toddler & preschooler 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 9am-2pm s
Happy Hearts Play space in Norwell Montessori Inspired 9am- 12pm
Hanson Library storytime 10am repeats all September
Boston Lights at Franklin Park Zoo 2026 | Lantern Experience 6pm
Quincy Library PJ Storytime for Ages 1-5 630pm
Join us for a monthly family pajama storytime for the whole family on the first Wednesday of each month at 6:30 pm. This program is especially for children ages 1-5 accompanied by an adult.
Thursday September 3rd 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
Canton Library Summer Skill Stations 1030am
Each week the Junior Room will feature a selection of toys, fine motor tools and/or sensory materials.Summer Skill Stations may include a water table! While this program is for ages 0-5, some stations may be best for ages 3+ due to small pieces. Repeats thru the end of Sept
We will be publishing our South Shore boston kids weekend calendar today as well!
Wollaston Beer Garden in Quincy MA FAMILY FRIENDLY 4PM
Boston Lights at Franklin Park Zoo 2026 | Lantern Experience 6pm
Friday August 4th 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 Movement and Mindfulness for Ages 3-5 – 10am
Join Jennifer Lynn of Nurtured Roots for movement and mindfulness class! This playgroup is for children ages 3-5 and their caregivers.Each session includes playful movement, breathing practices, and calming moments to help children build focus, emotional awareness, confidence, and connection. We’ll also explore a simple hands-on activity or creative project to extend the experience.Registration Required. Registration begins on Tuesday, September 1 at 9 AM.
Hanson Library Move & Groove 10am & 11am session repeats thru September
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
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
Boston Lights at Franklin Park Zoo 2026 | Lantern Experience 6pm
Free Friday Night concerts at Hingham Shipyard 7pm thru Sept 4th Labor day weekend
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