Animal Encounters
South Shore YMCA Nature Center · Norwell
Up-close animal program introducing children and families to live animals and natural history at the Nature Center.
All ages · See details
This weekend with kids
This weekend with kids in South Shore: Nov 13–15
32 kid-friendly things to do around South Shore this weekend, thoughtfully curated for families.
Updated Tue, Nov 10 · New Top Tiny Picks drop every Thursday · Suggest a fix
Within 10 miles of 02043. Results stay within South Shore.
Top tiny picks this weekend
Upcoming ideas from TinyVoy’s approved events, while this week’s newsletter picks are being selected.
Saturday, Nov 14
- Family Farm Chores at Weir River Farm
8:30 AM · Weir River Farm · Hingham
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Friday, Nov 13
Public Skating at Connell Ice Rink
Connell Ice Rink · Weymouth
Enjoy some family time on the ice at Weymouth’s Connell Ice Rink.
All ages · See details
Story Time with Amanda Davis
Buttonwood Books & Toys · Cohasset
A book-centered story time led by Amanda Davis where families settle in to listen to stories together.
Ages 1–5 · Free
Caterpillar & Butterfly Story Time with Amy Rosa
Tufts Library · Weymouth
Head to Tufts Library for Caterpillar & Butterfly Story Time with Amy Rosa.
Ages 3–5 · Free · indoor
Practice & Play Open Gym at My Gym Braintree
My Gym Braintree · Braintree
Practice & Play is a parent-supervised open gym where a My Gym instructor leads activities and helps children practice class skills.
Ages 1–5 · See details
Family Swim
Goldfish Swim School - Rockland · Rockland
Families use supervised open-swim time during midday family swim at the Rockland location.
All ages · See details
Little Comfort Christmas — North Pole Adventure
Little Comfort Christmas Company · Hanover
Explore 10 Christmas scenes, meet the talking Christmas tree, take family photos, and post a letter to Santa during this roughly 30-minute walk-through in Hanover.
All ages · See details
Friday Night Craft + Movie
The Crafty Place · Cohasset
An evening out for kids ages 5+ includes a craft, pizza and a movie with other young makers.
Ages 5+ · $50
Family Swim
Goldfish Swim School - Rockland · Rockland
Children join an evening family swim session at Goldfish Rockland to swim and play in the pool.
All ages · See details
Saturday, Nov 14
Family Farm Chores at Weir River Farm
Weir River Farm · Hingham
Get on your muck boots and become farmers together for the morning.
Ages 1+ · See details
Gobbles & Giggles Art and Music Specialty — morning session
Over The Moon Parenting — Norwell · Norwell
Children take part in Thanksgiving-themed art and music activities featuring sensory play, seasonal play dough, movement, and a handprint keepsake.
Ages 1–5 · See details
Kids Club: Air Dry Clay Figurines
Michaels — Riverway Plaza · North Weymouth
Shape a little holiday figure from air-dry clay at Michaels.
Ages 3+ · Free
Lowe's Kids Workshop: Holiday Engine
Lowe's · Weymouth
Mini builders make their own wooden Holiday Engine train in a free hands-on workshop.
Ages 3–12 · Free
Kids Club: Air Dry Clay Figurines
Michaels — Pearl Plaza · Braintree
Shape a little holiday figure from air-dry clay at Michaels.
Ages 3+ · Free
Kids Club: Air Dry Clay Figurines
Michaels — Hanover Commons · Hanover
Shape a little holiday figure from air-dry clay at Michaels.
Ages 3+ · Free
Little Comfort Christmas — North Pole Adventure
Little Comfort Christmas Company · Hanover
Explore 10 Christmas scenes, meet the talking Christmas tree, take family photos, and post a letter to Santa during this roughly 30-minute walk-through in Hanover.
All ages · See details
Lowe's Kids Workshop: Holiday Engine
Lowe's · Abington
Mini builders make their own wooden Holiday Engine train in a free hands-on workshop.
Ages 3–12 · Free
Gather & Grow
Hingham Public Library - Activity Room · Hingham
Unstructured social play time for families with children ages 3 and under using the library’s toy collection.
Ages 0–3 · Free · indoor
Read-to-a-Dog | George (and his partner Ceil) are our listeners today | Ages 5+
Hingham Public Library (Children’s Department) · Hingham
Children can read to a trained therapy dog in a quiet corner of the Children’s Department.
Ages 5–12 · Free · indoor
Gobbles & Giggles — Art & Music (session 2)
Over The Moon Parenting — Norwell · Norwell
A Thanksgiving-themed sensory and art + music class where children explore sensory bins, pumpkin pie play dough, movement and make a handprint keepsake.
Ages 1–5 · See details
Gobbles & Giggles Art and Music Specialty — mid-morning session
Over The Moon Parenting — Norwell · Norwell
Kids create Thanksgiving-themed art, explore sensory activities using seasonal play dough, move along to music, and make a handprint keepsake.
Ages 1–5 · See details
Spontaneous Saturdays: Bedazzle Anything at theARTBOX
theARTBOX · Wollaston
Bring along something you'd love to sparkle up, whether it's a phone case, a jacket or a favorite cup, and spend the afternoon bedazzling it together at theARTBOX, a creative community space in Quincy.
All ages · See details
Public Skating at Connell Ice Rink
Connell Ice Rink · Weymouth
Enjoy some family time on the ice at Weymouth’s Connell Ice Rink.
All ages · See details
More Saturday library events (3)
Baby Butterflies
Tufts Library · Weymouth
Tufts Library welcomes families for “Baby Butterflies.” Check the event page for activity details, age guidance and any registration requirements.
Ages 0–3 · Free · indoor
Sing and Dance with Miss Rebecca
Scituate Town Library · Scituate
Sing and Dance with Miss Rebecca is on the calendar at Scituate Town Library.
All ages · Free · indoor
Tweens: Signature Style with Mimi
Tufts Library · Weymouth
Head to Tufts Library for Tweens: Signature Style with Mimi.
Free · indoor
Sunday, Nov 15
One-Day Childbirth Class
Over the Moon Parenting Center · Norwell
An in-person childbirth class taught by a Certified Childbirth Educator for expectant parents and their support person.
Ages 0–1 · See details
Super Siblings
Raising Harts · Hanover
Raising Harts' Super Siblings session — a morning program listed at the Raising Harts location intended for families and siblings.
All ages · See details
Super Siblings — Fall 2026 (ages 5-6)
Raising Harts · Hanover
Children participate in a supervised sibling group session with structured support.
Ages 5–12 · See details
Little Comfort Christmas — North Pole Adventure
Little Comfort Christmas Company · Hanover
Explore 10 Christmas scenes, meet the talking Christmas tree, take family photos, and post a letter to Santa during this roughly 30-minute walk-through in Hanover.
All ages · See details
Scouts: Citizenship in the World Merit Badge
South Shore YMCA Nature Center · Norwell
A merit badge workshop on citizenship in the world, offered for scouts at the Nature Center.
All ages · See details
Public Skating at Connell Ice Rink
Connell Ice Rink · Weymouth
Enjoy some family time on the ice at Weymouth’s Connell Ice Rink.
All ages · See details
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What are free things to do with kids in South Shore this weekend?
Free options in this list include Story Time with Amanda Davis; Caterpillar & Butterfly Story Time with Amy Rosa; Baby Butterflies; Kids Club: Air Dry Clay Figurines, plus 5 more. Check each event for registration requirements and any optional paid extras.
What can we do with kids in South Shore if it rains?
Indoor options in this list include Caterpillar & Butterfly Story Time with Amy Rosa; Baby Butterflies; Sing and Dance with Miss Rebecca; Gather & Grow, plus 2 more. Check the event details before heading out.
What's good for toddlers this weekend?
Options with baby, toddler or all-ages listings include Animal Encounters; Public Skating at Connell Ice Rink; Story Time with Amanda Davis; Practice & Play Open Gym at My Gym Braintree. Check the individual age guidance and whether a caregiver needs a ticket.
How often is this page updated?
The weekend dates roll forward each week, and listings refresh automatically as TinyVoy’s event data changes. New newsletter picks arrive every Thursday. Always check the organizer’s page before you go.