The Local Seen

Tackling Test Anxiety at Pembroke Public Library
2024-09-17 16:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Pembroke Public Library, 142 Center St, Pembroke, MA, 02359, United States
At some point in our lives, it’s likely we all have experienced sweaty palms, our heart beating a little too fast for comfort, and the feeling of panic tightening our throats just before taking a test. Thankfully, there are practices that can be implemented starting at an early age to help make the test taking experience less harrowing for kids with anxiety. On Tuesday September 17th, from 4 to 5pm, the Pembroke Public Library invites kids and their caretakers to Tackling Test Anxiety, to hear local author Kathleen Jeffrey read her new book “Katie’s Really Bad Day,” and discuss some methods to calm test anxiety in young children. Kids will get to practice with breathing boards and discuss their own experiences with test anxiety. Best for children aged 5 to 8 years old, this event will take place in the Meeting Room. Register through the library’s website or by calling 781-293-6771.

Plymouth Sunrise Rotary Club - 3rd Annual Craft Fair
2024-09-21 09:00 - 15:00 | Hedge House, 126 Water Street, Plymouth, MA, 02360, United States
Third Annual Craft Fair in Plymouth on the waterfront at the Hedge House.
40+ Vendors
Live Music
Face painting
Food and Raffles!
Proceeds to benefit Tommy’s Place and Cranberry Hospice’s Fragile Footprints and other Plymouth Sunrise Rotary Organizations.
Rain date is September 22nd.

Let's Visit the Farm with Plymouth Pride
2024-09-21 11:00 | The Farm, 74 Obery Street, Plymouth, MA, United States
Let’s Visit the Farm is an event by Plymouth Pride offering LGBTQ+ pride kids and their parents an opportunity to enjoy a day of horsing around with a menagerie of barnyard animals and spend time in community with other rainbow families. Be sure to bring quarters to buy snacks you can feed the animals- they really like that! The group will meet at the gate on Saturday September 21st at 11am–just show up and look for the group of Pride friends. Please be aware that there are no facilities at the farm, so bring what you might need for your kids (and adults too)! The farm is at 74 Obery Street in Plymouth.

Sheriff McDonald's Free Family Farm Festival & Plymouth Health and Wellness Fair
2024-09-28 10:00 - 13:00 | The Farm, 74 Obery Street, Plymouth, MA, United States
Plymouth County Sheriff McDonald has a farm— and on this farm he will host the annually anticipated Free Family Farm Festival. On Saturday September 28th,
Come on down to enjoy a free hayrides, a petting zoo, craft activities, and the chance to see and “Touch a Truck” for kids. Don’t miss the sale on pumpkins and chrysanthemums, or the exciting demonstration featuring police K9’s showing off their heroic working dog skills. The People of the First Light, the Mashpee Wampanoag tribe will present a performance and exhibition you’ll want to see. To make the day even more jampacked, The Sheriff’s Farm is happy to be partnering with Plymouth’s Fifth Annual Health and Wellness Fair, organized by BID Plymouth and the Plymouth Public Library. Free and Happening at the library, that will have activities for kids, there will be music, food, a cooking demonstration and mobile farmers market, health education and resources, risk assessment, fingerprinting and ID for kids and seniors, and fun activities for kids. Sounds like some perfect fall family fun. Both fair and festival run from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM. on the 28th.

Fall Harvest Fair at Soule Homestead
2024-09-28 10:00 - 16:00 | Soule Homestead, 46 Soule Street, Middleborough, MA, 02346, United States
On September 28th, head to the farm for a bountiful day of fresh food, hayrides, fun family activities, and farm festivities. There will be a Crantastic Bog exhibit from the Cape Cod Cranberry Growers’ Association as well as a cranberry sensory bin with cranberries from Bogside Acres. Expect a sawmill demonstration, a sheep dog demonstration, hot food and local craft beer from Harper Lane Brewery, a raffle and silent auction. The special kids’ area will offer crafts and activities for the littles, and the chance to help plant 2025’s garlic harvest in the Children’s Garden. Shop Local artisans and crafters, whose wares include specialty items from handmade soap to honey, and quilted goods to glass art. The music stage will be lit up with live music from artists Tyler Levs, Lainey Dionne and Friends, Mark T. Small and The Valerie Baretto Band. The Harvest Fair runs from 10:00AM to 4:00 PM – Presale tickets are available now – all proceeds go to support the Farm. Soule Homestead is at 46 Soule Street in Middleborough.

Write Your Own Story Kids Workshop with Erin Petti at Plymouth Public Library
2024-10-01 16:30 - 17:30 | Plymouth Public Library, 132 South St, Plymouth, 02360, United States
What makes a good story? is the compelling question that will launch Write Your Own Story, a fun creative writing workshop led by middle grade author Erin Petti on Tuesday October 1st at 4:30pm at the Plymouth Public Library. Geared for kids grades 4 through 6, workshoppers will explore the process of crafting a story by creating a world populated with heroes and monsters of their own design. This hour-long workshop promises spark inspiration that will go beyond the walls of the Craft Room at the Library! Please register ahead of time through the Plymouth Public Library’s website. And if you want to borrow and take home an example of stellar storytelling, be sure to check out Erin’s books – The Peculiar Haunting of Thelma Bee, and Thelma Bee in Toil and Trouble–both available at the library!

Pokémon Club at Kingston Public Library
2024-10-02 15:15 - 15:55 | Kingston Public Library, 6 Green Street, Kingston, MA, 02364, United States
Gotta catch them all! Starting Wednesday October 2nd, the Kingston Public Library is inviting all Pokémon fans ages 7 and up to travel and explore the world of Pokémon with other trainers. Each week will have something different and fun to do related to Pokémon, so, come out and be with your Pokémon friends! Pokémon Club runs from 3:15 to 3:55 in the Teen Room. For questions, feel free to email librarian Cat Dwyer at cdwyer@kingston.ocln.org

Kickoff to Seaside Trail StoryWalk to Tidy by Emily Gravett
2024-10-05 10:00 | MA
The book Tidy by award winning author Emily Gravett has environmental preservation and sustainability at its heart. On Saturday October 5th, Tidy will be transformed into an immersive StoryWalk experience along the North Plymouth Seaside Trail, the 1.2 mile path connecting Nelson and Cordage Parks. Kicking off at Nelson Park at 10:00 AM, you will be able to walk along the trail while learning about all the elements and wildlife that surround you as you also follow the story of Pete the badger, whose need for neatness causes a chain reaction of environmental consequences. StoryWalk will be up until Monday, November 4th. The trail is both stroller and wheelchair friendly!
This Story Walk project is a partnership between Plymouth Public Library, Plymouth Open Space Committee, Sustainable Plymouth and Plymouth’s Department of Energy and Environment.

Minecraft Hangout at Kingston Public Library
2024-10-09 17:30 - 18:30 | Kingston Public Library, 6 Green Street, Kingston, MA, 02364, United States
Kids aged 6 through 11 who love Minecraft are invited to the Kingston Public Library for the best block party ever – a Minecraft Hangout! Come to build, explore, seek revenge against creepers and have some fun playing the game alongside other fans. It is happening on Wednesday October 9th from 5:30 to 6:30 in the Children’s Activities Room. This is a hang-out and not an instructional event, so players will bring their own portable device charged and ready to play. The Minecraft Hangout will take place on October 9th from 5:30-6:30. Register through the library’s website.

Witches' Brew Sensory Lab - Science Saturday at Duxbury Free Library
2024-10-18 11:30 - 12:00 | Duxbury Free Library, 77 Alden St, Duxbury, MA, MA, 02332, United States
October’s Science Saturday at the Duxbury Free Library features a cool mixer for kids of all ages who wand to witch it up with some pre-Halloween alchemy – an all-in-good-fun Witches Brews Sensory lab. From 11:30 am to 12pm, on Friday the 18th, the Children’s Room at the library will have covens of sensory-exciting ingredients for kids to mix together, creating their very own potion. This magical BREWhaha does require registration so fly to the library’s website to sign up.

Kid's Lego Club at Kingston Recreation Department
2024-10-24 15:10 - 16:15, 2024-10-31 15:10 - 16:15, 2024-11-07 15:10 - 16:15, 2024-11-14 15:10 - 16:15 | Kingston Intermediate School, 65 2nd Brook St, Kingston, MA, United States
Kingston Rec’s Kids Lego Club, meeting every Thursday through November 14th from 3:10 to 4:15 at the Kingston Intermediate School. Instructed by Mrs. Sontag, there will be a new fun design challenge every week to inspire creativity and promote persistence and problem-solving. Students can work together in teams or as individuals. On the last day of LEGO Club, every kid will be able to bring home a small creation. LEGO club is intended for kids in grades 3 to 5. Please visit the Kingston Parks and Recreation department website to sign up. When registering for LEGO club please be aware that you are giving Kingston Intermediate School permission for your child to be released at dismissal time to the instructor for the program.

BOO-Tacular at the Pembroke Public Library and Pembroke COA
2024-10-24 16:30 - 17:30 | Pembroke Public Library, 142 Center St, Pembroke, MA, 02359, United States
Save the date for the annual Boo-Tacular at the Pembroke Public Library AND Pembroke Council on Aging! On Thursday October 24th, little GHOULS and GOBLINS are invited to both locations for an all treats and no tricks Halloween event. There will be a variety of fun activities, both candy and non-food treats, and Violet the Clown, who will be painting faces and twisting balloons into SPOOK-tacular shapes. It wouldn’t be a bootacular event without jack-o-lanterns, and they’ll be there on display, carved by community members. The fun runs from 4:30 to 5:30 PM, is free, and open to all youth. Costumes are encouraged but not required.

Fire Safety with Plymouth Firefighters at Plymouth Public Library
2024-10-26 10:00 - 13:00 | Plymouth Public Library, 132 South St, Plymouth, 02360, United States
Fire Prevention Month is going out in a blaze of glory. Come down to the Plymouth Public Library on Saturday October 26th for a spectacularly sizzling event promoting fire safety in a way that will be fun for the whole family! Meet Plymouth Firefighters, watch safety demonstrations and get up close and hands on different vehicles and equipment used to put out fires. There will be giveaways and more at this free program, that runs from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM on the front lawn of the library.

Edible Slime Teen and Tween Craft - Kingston Public Library
2024-10-28 16:00 - 16:45 | Kingston Public Library, 6 Green Street, Kingston, MA, 02364, United States
October has its witches and ghouls to make it spooky, and the Kingston Public Library to make it slimy! On Monday October 28th, the Teen Room of the library will be a den of delicious squish from 4 to 4:45pm for as teens and tweens age ten years old and up are invited to make a delicious snack that is both fun to eat AND to play with- OOEY, GOOEY, and Edible Slime!– to sign up for this goopy craft and candy session, visit the Kingston Public Library website. For ingredient questions please email Cat at cdwyer@kingstonma.gov.

Wanted: Witch's Cat Storytime at Pembroke Public Library
2024-10-29 16:00 - 16:45 | Pembroke Public Library, 142 Center St, Pembroke, MA, 02359, United States
Folklore says that every witch needs a cat, but where does one find their furry familiar? Find out on Tuesday October 29th during a bewitching story time hosted by Miss Kiki at the Pembroke Public Library. “Wanted: Witch’s Cat”, written by Joy H. Davidson and illustrated by Nikki Slade Davidson, is a story of a lonely witch who eventually is united with her purranormal partner in the purrfect place. After the story there will be a craft activity where the kids can craft their own cats out of paper, glitter glue, wiggle eyes and a little witchy magic. The Witch’s Storytime will run about 45 minutes long and is meowvalous for children aged 4 to 8 years old. Register through the library’s website, or by calling 781 293-6771.

Halloween on Main - Downtown Plymouth
2024-10-31 15:00 - 17:00 | Main St, Downtown Plymouth
You’re not having deja BOO, it is once again time for The Plymouth Area Chamber of Commerce’s annual Halloween on Main Street! From 3pm to 5pm on All Hallows Eve, kiddos with their families are invited to dress up and head to downtown Plymouth for face painting, pumpkin decorating and trick or treating at over 70 downtown merchants. Don’t leave out your furry friends – there will be virtual cool costume contests for both children AND costumed canines! It is all free and a great way to kick off your Halloween fun!

First Aid Class for Kids at Kingston Rec
2024-11-06 18:00 - 20:00 | Reed Community House, 33 A Summer St, Kingston, MA, 02364, United States
Kingston Parks and Recreation Department is offering a First Aid Class for kids ages 11 to 15 years old that will demonstrate and discuss, in age appropriate ways, how to treat minor injuries, indoor and outdoor hazards to be aware of, and tips to prevent accidents or injury from happening in the first place. The class will be taught by Family Physician Cheryl Mitchell, M.D., who has over thirty years of experience in treating a wide range of health issues in patients of all ages. This essential class is offered at the reasonable cost of $44 for residents and $50 for non-residents. First Aid for Kids will take place from 6pm to 8pm in the Barcella Room at the Reed Community House Building.

Holiday Gift Making Workshop for Kids with Kingston Parks and Recreation Dept
2024-12-03 15:10 - 16:15 | Kingston Elementary School
Kingston Parks and Rec is offering a Holiday Gift Making workshop for Santa’s little helpers in grades K through 2. Each week from December 3rd through the 17th, Mrs. Collins and Ms. Snow will be at the Kingston Elementary School featuring a fun craft for kids to make and give as gifts to friends and family for the holidays. This Tuesday after school class runs from 3:10 to 4:15 PM, and is $100 per child, which includes all materials and supplies. Little crafters should bring their own snack and drink – visit the Kingston Parks and recreation website to register.

Luminaria Walk at Soule Homestead
2024-12-13 17:00 - 19:30, 2024-12-14 17:00 - 19:30 | Soule Homestead, 46 Soule Street, Middleborough, MA, 02346, United States
The Winter season brings new enchantment to Soule Homestead. On December 13th and 14th experience the magical Luminaria Walk when the nature trails at Soule become a beautifully atmospheric pathway aglow with candles and an immersive storywalk about the winter solstice. This is a captivating and unique experience is wonderful for all ages, starts at 5pm, and embarks in groups limited to 15 people, running in 20-minute increments. The last walk is at 7:45. It is recommended that tickets be purchased in advance. The cost is only $5 for children up to age 12, and the price includes a lantern craft activity to help light the path along the way. Adult tickets are$8 and include a free cocoa or coffee. Additional refreshments, such as soup and s’mores will be for sale as well. All proceeds go towards the preservation of the Homestead. .

Breakfast with Santa at Plymouth Patuxet Museum
2024-12-14 10:00 - 11:30, 2024-12-15 10:00 - 11:30, 2024-12-21 10:00 - 11:30 | Plimoth Patuxet Museums, 137 Warren Ave, Plymouth, MA, United States
Only a few more weeks until Santa loads up his sleigh and makes his way. But if your family would love a Santa sighting before Christmas Eve, plan a Breakfast with Santa at Plimoth Patuxet Museums. On December 14th, 15th, and 21st, you’re invited to celebrate the holidays with a delicious breakfast buffet complete with eggs, French toast, pastries, bacon and the jolly old elf himself. Kids can decorate their very own gingerbread man, create a holiday ornament, write a letter to Santa and make a memory with the man in red. The fun begins at 10:00 AM on all three days. To purchase your tickets, visit Plimoth.org.

Little Sprouts Play Group at Kingston Parks and Rec
2024-12-23 09:00 - 13:00 | Reed Community House, 33 A Summer St, Kingston, MA, 02364, United States
The Kingston Parks and Rec’s Little Sprouts Playgroup is a fun school vacation social program for children aged 3 to 6 years old. Your little will love making new friends, the interesting activities, and age-appropriate crafts. The winter break playgroup is in the Reed Community building December 23rd through the 27th, from 9am to 1pm, with a break for Christmas Day. Only $120 per child for the week of fun – sign up through the Parks and Rec website.

Drop in Acorn Craft & Story at Soule Homestead
2024-12-27 10:00 - 12:00 | Soule Homestead, 46 Soule Street, Middleborough, MA, 02346, United States
Soule Homestead invites young winter breakers to branch out and seed your imagination at their drop-in craft event on Friday December 27th. The Acorn Sewing Craft and Story event requires no registration, just pop by the barn with your kiddos anytime between 10am and noon for the Acorn Sewing Craft and Story event, when kids can learn how to do a simple running stitch and get a little nutty making fabric acorns. Intermittently throughout the event, a farm volunteer will help your littles come out of their shell with Acorn-y story. No registration is required for this drop-in event. The cost is just $5 for members and $6 if you haven’t joined yet.. Soule Farm is at 46 Soule Street in Middleborough.

New England Animals in the Winter at Duxbury Free Library
2024-12-27 10:30 - 11:00 | Duxbury Free Library, 77 Alden St, Duxbury, MA, MA, 02332, United States
When the weather gets cold and blustery, we humans wrap ourselves in seasonal clothing and spend more time cozied up in heated homes under piles of blankets or beside a warm fire. But what do our animal neighbors do once the temperature drops? Learn how mammals, birds, insects and reptiles survive the winter at the Duxbury Free Library on Friday December 27th at 10:30am. Wildlife photographer Joy Marzolf from Joys of Nature will be in the Merry Room with live animal guests to talk about the cold weather survival tactics our creature friends use to make it through the long, cold season. This program is thirty minutes long and is ideal for children ages 5 and up to attend with their caregivers. Please register through the Duxbury Free Library’s website.

Children's Candy Cane Hunt at Kingston Public Library
2024-12-28 10:00 - 16:30 | Kingston Public Library, 6 Green Street, Kingston, MA, 02364, United States
Kids can earn their STRIPES as holiday candy detectives at the Kingston Public Library on Saturday December 28th. From 10am to 4:30pm stop by the Children’s Room for a Candy Cane Hunt that will lead your kids to all corners of the library. Young detectives will have to rely on their best sleuthing skills to figure out a series of clues that one by one will reveal a path to a stash of delicious candy canes. The Candy Cane Hunt is best suited for kids aged three to twelve. No registration is required—you CANE just show up!
