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Fire Safety with Plymouth Firefighters at Plymouth Public Library
2024-10-26 10:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | 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!

Kid's Lego Club at Kingston Recreation Department
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.

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!

Teen and Tween Bead Art Making at Kingston Public Library
2024-12-30 15:00 - 16:00 | Kingston Public Library, 6 Green Street, Kingston, MA, 02364, United States
Winter vacation is coming up soon, which means lots of down time. If you’re looking for a fun activity for your Teens or Tweens that doesn’t involve screentime, head over to the Kingston Public Library on Monday, December 30th for Tween and Tween Bead Art. From 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM, ages 11 to 18 are welcome to drop in to create a beautiful bracelet or keychain. Keep it as a late Christmas present or give it to that friend you’ve missed over the holiday break. Supplies will be provided by the library.

Noon Year's Eve Party at Plymouth Public Library
2024-12-31 11:30 - 12:30 | Plymouth Public Library, 132 South St, Plymouth, 02360, United States
If your likelihood of snoozing when the New Year’s Eve ball drops is high, why not ring in the NOON year instead? On Tuesday December 31st, Plymouth Public Library is hosting an all ages 2025 New Years party perfect for folks with children ages 3 and up. Raise a glass-or a sippy cup? — to Auld Lang Syne with other families in the Fehlow Meeting Room where there will be music, crafts, dancing–and of course, the exciting countdown to noon! The fun starts at 11:30am and ends when the last bit of confetti hits the floor at 12:30pm.

Intergenerational Trivia Night at Pembroke Community Center
2025-01-06 17:30 - 18:30 | Pembroke Senior Services, 128 Center Street, Pembroke, MA
Gather the grandkids and your favorite table snacks for Intergenerational Trivia Night at the Pembroke Council on Aging. On Monday January 6th come to the senior center for a fun and friendly trivia competition starting at 5:30pm. Sign up your team of 2 to 6 people of any age who are ready to test their knowledge at a trivia party that crosses generations. Does that mean there will be questions about both the Beatles AND Billie Eilish? Perhaps! Sign up cost is $12 per team, and teams need to be signed up in advance. You can do this by visiting the website at pembrokema. gov/ recreation.

Storytime with Boston Children's Hospital at Pembroke Public Library
2025-01-27 10:30 - 11:15 | Pembroke Public Library, 142 Center St, Pembroke, MA, 02359, United States
Not only is Storytime at the library a fun, interactive activity, but it also encourages language development, hones social skills and inspires creativity in children. On Monday January 27th, The Pembroke Public Library is hosting a special guest from the Boston Children’s Hospital for an engaging, interactive Storytime highlighting the valuable lessons about avoiding injury and staying safe. Toddlers ages 2 to 5 and their caretakers are invited to attend. Storytime with Boston Children’s Hospital starts at 10:30am in the Meeting Room of the library. The event will run about 45 minutes and is free. Visit the library website to register.

Dungeons & Dragons 2 day DIY Dice Workshop at Kingston Public Library
2025-02-06 15:00 - 15:45 | Kingston Public Library, 6 Green Street, Kingston, MA, 02364, United States
The Teen Room at the Kingston Public Library will be the location of a two-day Dungeons and Dragons DIY workshop exclusively for kids aged 11 and up. It offers a Teen and tween fantasy enthusiasts will use epoxy resin to construct a unique set of Dungeons and Dragons dice customized to them or a favorite fantasy character. D&Ders will pour their dice on February 6th, and finish them at the following day’s session. Both workshop days start at 3pm and are 45 minutes long. Registration is required and can be DUNgeon the library’s website.

Nature Themed Valentine's Card Making at Wildlands Trust
2025-02-08 10:00 - 12:00 | Wildlands Trust, 675 Long Pond Road, Plymouth, MA, United States
The act of exchanging Valentine’s Day cards may date back as far as the 1400’s, and this tradition has been 2 good 2 be 4gotten for centuries. Keeping the tradition alive, The Wildlands Trust is hosting a fun DIY Valentine’s Card Making workshop for kids ages 7 and up on Saturday February 8th. From 10am to 12pm botanical artist and Conservation Agent Tricia Cassady will guide your young creators through the artistic process of crafting their own nature-themed Valentines using watercolors, colored pencils and pens. All art supplies are provided, and everyone will leave with up to four handmade cards to take home and exchange with your favorite Valentines. You are welcome to bring your own snacks and drinks to keep the young artists fueled up for creation. There is a small cost of $10 per participant, discounted to $5 if you are a member. The event is limited to 20 spots so be sure to sign up through the website soon!

Pop Up Art School's Felting Sloths Workshop at Kingston Public Library
2025-02-20 15:00 - 16:30 | Kingston Public Library, 6 Green Street, Kingston, MA, 02364, United States
The Pop Up Art school is bringing a crafty needle felting workshop featuring everyone’s favorite slacker, the sloth, to the Kingston Public Library. Learn to Felt a Sloth is sllllllloowwwwwly moving our way, but will be here before you know it, landing in the branches of the Teen Room on Thursday February 20th. Kiddos ages eleven and up can learn how to sculpt the world’s most popular slow-moving forest dweller using a special needle and wool roving. Needle felting is incredibly fun and easier than it may look. This program runs from 3 to 4:30 pm and is graciously funded by the Kingston Public Library Foundation. Registration is required and can be done through a link found on the library’s website calendar.

Mini Golf at the Pembroke Public Library
2025-02-21 12:30 - 16:30 | Pembroke Public Library, 142 Center St, Pembroke, MA, 02359, United States
Putt putt your way to the Pembroke Public Library on Friday, February 21st for a round of mini golf in the meeting room! No registration is required. The event tees off at 12:30pm and you are welcome to drop in anytime until the event finishes at 4:30.

Video Game Free Play at Kingston Public Library
2025-02-27 15:00 - 18:00 | Kingston Public Library, 6 Green Street, Kingston, MA, 02364, United States
On Thursday, February 27th, One Up Games is offering three hours of free video game play at the Kingston Public Library. From 3 to 6pm library patrons ages eight to eighteen can drop in and play on today’s most popular gaming systems, including VR, all at no cost! No registration is required.

CFCE Early Childhood Fair at Kingston Elementary
2025-03-08 10:00 - 12:00 | Kingston Elementary School
Early Childhood Educators and community partners will be on hand to share valuable information and resources for families with young children

Coyote's Trip from the Earth to The Moon and the Sun at Blake Planetarium
2025-03-11 18:30 | Blake Planetarium, 117 Long Pond Road, Plymouth, MA, United States
Blake Planetarium invites you to learn more about our earth, sun, and moon on Tuesday, March 11th. Coyote’s Trip from the Earth to the Moon to the Sun is a fast-paced, family friendly full-dome film. The event starts at 6:30pm and will also feature a live presentation about the current night skies. Tickets are only $7.00 per person and are sold only online; there will be none available at the door. Visit the planetarium’s Eventbrite page to purchase.

Tackling Test Anxiety for Kids at Pembroke Public Library
2025-03-18 16:00 - 17:00 | Pembroke Public Library, 142 Center St, Pembroke, MA, 02359, United States
Caretakers of children ages 5 to 8 years old are invited to bring their kids down to the Pembroke Library on Tuesday, March 18th for Tackling Test Anxiety. Join local author Kathleen Jeffrey for a reading of her new book “Katie’s Really Bad Day.” After the reading, Kathleen will discuss methods to help calm test anxiety and answer any questions kids might have. They will also get to practice some of the methodology, using breathing boards and color. This event will be in the Meeting Room, starts at 4pm and will be an hour long. Registration required; sign up by using the link below or calling the library at 781-293-6771.
