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Derby Street Shops Announces the Return of Summer Thursdays!

Thursdays are the best day of the summer!

By Christina Skeldon April 19, 2022

Derby Street Shops are at it again, making the Hingham location a destination for way more than just shopping. Today, they announced that Derby Street SWEAT and Summer Thursdays will be back and starting in May! Every year, Derby Street continues to put out the most fun and family friendly events and we are so grateful! This years line up is already looking so great so let's just cross our fingers now for no rain on Thursdays!

In addition, Derby Street SWEAT begins its sixth season on May 2 with a variety of workouts led by the South Shore’s top instructors and studios, including Barre by Jenn, Rev’d, Yoga by Anna Paiva, and a brand new Bocce League from VOLO Sports. 

Beginning May 5th and running through August 25th, Summer Thursdays will feature a rotating lineup of kid’s events and activities. Parents and caregivers are invited to relax and unwind in the sunshine while their little ones enjoy a variety of fun and exciting activities all summer long. For more information on Summer Thursdays, visit www.derbystshops.com/summerthursdays. Events that require registration are noted below. Now let's get excited because here is the line up!

Bubbles & Beats with DJ Sprino
Thursday, May 5, June 2, July 7, August 4
10:30am-11:30am
Rock out and roam on The Green to a live DJ set from DJ Sprino, complete with bubbles galore.

Storytime on The Green with Barnes & Noble
Thursday, May 12, July 21
10:30am-11:30am
Enjoy a kid-friendly story hour in the sunshine with Barnes & Noble.

Games on The Green w/ Face Painting and Balloon Animals
Thursday, May 19, June 23, August 18
10:30am-12:30pm
Play larger-than-life Connect Four, Jenga and more, plus enjoy face painting and balloon animals by Art on the Spot.

Music w/ Mama Steph
Thursday, May 26, June 30, July 28, August 25
10:30am-11:30am
Join Derby Street on The Green for a baby and toddler friendly live musical performance by everyone's favorite South Shore singer-songwriter, Mama Steph. On August 25th, Making Strides, a non-profit organization fighting against breast cancer, will be on The Green with their giant pink blow-up chair.

Paw Patrol Meet & Greet with Chase and Skye
Thursday, June 9
11:30am-12:30pm
Say hello and snap a photo with Chase and Skye from Paw Patrol.

Luau & Lunch with Steel Drums Musical Performance
Thursday, June 16, August 11
11:30 am-12:30pm
Pick up lunch from one of Derby Street’s restaurants then head to The Green for a luau-themed picnic lunch and live music.

Over the Moon Parenting Music Class with Miss Kim
Thursday, June 23
9:30am-10:15am
Over The Moon Parenting’s beloved music teacher, Miss. Kim, will be teaching a music & movement class for parents and their little ones.

Music with Peter Mundt, South Shore Conservatory + The Boston Moms’ “Wicked Good Playdate”
Thursday, July 14
10:30am-11:30am
Enjoy a kid's jam session with Peter Mundt, a music educator with over 25 years of experience teaching and performing, while joining The Boston Moms for a mom and kiddo playdate. Guests can meet other moms in the area and the first 50 attendees will receive a swag bag featuring goodies and deals to many Derby Street businesses.