It is our goal to list all of the great, family-friendly events and activities going on across the South Shore on our calendar, but sometimes it can be a little overwhelming. While we encourage families to look use our event search system to find events that work best for them we thought we would also pull out twenty events going on this month that shouldn't be missed! Want more details? Click on event titles for venue names, times and other important information and don't forget to subscribe to our free, weekly, events newsletter HERE so you don't miss any additions and updates!
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Join Paragon Carousel for their FREE Annual Easter Egg Dash! Don't forget to arrive early.
First Weekly Food Truck Tuesday {April 3}
Stop by the Hanover Mall for Food Truck Tuesday! Hosted by the South Shore Food Truck Association each Tuesday through October there will be up to 8 food trucks for your dining pleasure.
Join the South Shore Chamber and Hanover SNAP as local restaurants battle for the best pizza in Hanover.
Scituate Science Spectacular {April 5}
The Scituate Science Spectacular highlights STEAM projects students have created throughout the year as well as showcasing community projects.
South Shore Conservatory {April 5 - 8}
Performathon participants sign up to play during their teacher’s studio hour. Audience members are welcome to stay for one or more sets in between browsing the aisles of Barnes & Noble.
Princess and Pirate Breakfast {April 7}
Join the Abington Music Parents for a Princess and Pirates Breakfast! Enjoy breakfast, games, a meet and greet, raffles and more.
Family Sing-Along with Matt Heaton {April 7}
Join the Whitman Public Library and Matt Heaton for a family friendly sing-a-long!
A 5k run/walk, 10k run and kids' fun run to raise awareness and help fund research for DIPG and remember Caroline (Calle) Cronk.
Join the South Shore Natural Science Center and Southwick's Zoo for a live animal show.
Historic New England Activity {April 17}
Join the Norwell Public Library and Historic New England to learn about history through games and crafts.
April Showers Bring Book Flowers {April 17}
Join the Scituate Town Library to learn how to make recycled paper flowers.
Join the Hingham Public Library to check out trucks of all kinds!
The Sunshine Celebration {April 18}
Join Jack N' Jill and the South Shore Children's Museum to celebrate Spring! There will be movement, music, yoga, and fun!
Join the Whitman Public Library and APCSM to meet some pets and learn how to care for them.
Cruise in the Mall {April 19 - 22}
Swing by The Hanover Mall to check out some cool cars!
Ice Cream for Breakfast {April 20} CANCELLED
Join Play Areas for Rockland Kids for Ice Cream for Breakfast!
Spring Discovery Day {April 21}
Join the South Shore Natural Science Center for a day of hands-on exploration to celebrate spring!
Celebrate spring with a hayride! Enjoy a hot drink and pastry, then board the hay wagon to travel through our beloved Daniel Webster Wildlife Sanctuary. The group will stop along the way to explore signs of spring. A wonderful outing for families and, of course, the young at heart!
The Kerry Fund Kid's Fair {April 28}
Join The Kerry Fund for a day of fun! There will be a sing-a-long, magic, West African drum and dance performance, obstacle course and more!
Sheep Shearing Festival {April 28}
Join Weir River Farm for their annual Sheep Shearing Festival. They will be sheep shearing and herding demos, potato sack races, farm "tattoos", sheep crafts and fun! Don't miss the local food vendors who will be there too!
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