Green Earth Festival

The South Shore Natural Science Center in Norwell is having a great family event on Sunday, April 17th from 11-4.  The Green Earth Festival will demonstrate ways to a greener life thru eco-landscaping, composting, recycling, organic gardening, solar energy and more.  There will be kids crafts & games, entertainment, nature walks, live animals and so much more!  (All activities will be under cover or indoors should there be rain)

You can also check out the EcoZone while you are there, which is an interactive exhibit that showcases the ecosystems of southeastern Massachusetts.

Admission is $5 per adult, $3 per child aged 2-15.  Maximum is $20 per family and admission includes all activities!

Tummies 2 Teens Grand Opening

On Sunday, April 3rd from noon to 4pm, Tummies 2 Teens in Norwell is having their Grand Opening Celebration!  In addition to checking out their wonderful upscale consignment items, there will lots going on!  Hanson Children’s Museum will be having an activity tent for the kids.  There will also be face painting, raffles, free chair massages and free pizza for the kids!  Much more too!

Tummies 2 Teens is at 6 Grove Street in Norwell.  Check them out on Facebook for the most up to date information!

Library Storytimes

Here’s a listing of storytimes at local libraries that I could find…let me know your town if I’m missing them!  Also, most libraries have programs running on Saturdays too…check out town calendars for more info!  And please…call library first to verify times listed!

Abington:  none found

Carver:  Toddlers Tuesdays @10:30; Preschool, Wednesdays @ 1:30

Halifax:  Lapsit,  Fridays @ 10; Toddlers, Thursdays @ 11; Preschool, Fridays @ 11:30; PreK, Thursdays at 1; All ages, Saturdays at 11.

Hanover:  Lots of different programs, see site for more info.

Hanson:  Toddlers, Fridays @ 10

Hingham:  Preschool, Mondays @ 10:30 and Wednesdays @ 1:30; Toddlers, Tuesdays @ 10:30;  Baby, Wednesdays @ 10:30

Kingston:  Tuesdays @ 10:30

Manomet:  Toddlers, Mondays @ 11;  Preschool, Mondays @ 9:30

Marshfield:  Mondays @ 10

Middleboro:  Tuesdays @ 10:30 and Wednesdays @ 6:30

Norwell:  Toddlers, Fridays @ 11; Preschool, Thursdays @ 10:30

Pembroke:  Tuesdays @ 10:30; Lapsit, Wednesdays @10:30

Plymouth:  Preschool, Tuesdays @ 10:30 and Thursdays @ 2:15; Toddler,  Wednesdays and Thursdays @ 11

Plympton:  Preschool, Tuesdays @ 10:30

Rockland:  Wednesdays @ 10:30 and Saturdays@ 10:30, Baby, Fridays @ 10

Weymouth:  See site for specific library info.

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Mamas Move and SoBo Moms are pleased to be co-sponsoring a new event to help moms and babysitters find each other in a fun and convenient way!  The Sitter Mixer will be held on Thursday, March 3rd from 7 pm - 9 pm at Mamas Move in Norwell. The atmosphere with be part-cocktail-party, part-speed-dating, part-job-fair. We will have beverages and dessert, local vendors offering shopping discounts and coupons, door prizes and raffles.  Moms will be able to mingle with qualified sitters from around the South Shore area and find sitters that will meet their families' child care needs. All moms will also get a "Sitter Matches" list with a customized list of sitters tailored to their needs, including sitter resumes, references, and full contact information. Registration is $39 for moms, $5 for sitters. Spaces are limited and pre-registration is required. South Shore Kids readers get 20% off registration for sitters or moms-- enter the coupon code "sskids20off" during checkout to get your discount.  For more information or to register, visit www.sittermixer.com.

Some Halloween Weekend Events

NE Wildlife Center, Weymouth: “Night of a Thousand Faces” from 4:30-8:30 on Friday night.  Hundreds of jack o lanterns line nature trails.  $7/adults, $5/kids.

Wareham Crossing, Wareham:  Best Buy is having face painting, costume contest from 11-3 on Saturday.  The stores will also have trick or treating throughout the day on Sunday.  Friendly’s Express is also giving a free kids meal with an adult entrée on Sunday.

Borders Stores:  Halloween Spooktacular at 11 am on Saturday.  Scary stories, games, craft and parade.  See website for participating stores.

Independence Mall, Kingston:  Mall-wide trick or treating from 3-5pm on Sunday and a costume contest at 4:45 in Center Court.

Hanover Mall, Hanover:  More mall wide trick or treating from 3-5pm on Sunday.  Stop by Uno’s in your costume and kids get a free make your own pizza (see restaurant for details).

Silver City Galleria, Taunton:  Visit on Saturday from 6-8pm  and children 12 and under can trick or treat at stores displaying an orange poster.  Kids can also enter a coloring contest in the center court.  Costumed kids will get a raffle ticket for a chance to win prizes.  (No Masks Allowed)

Carousel, Fall River:  Family Halloween Party at the Fall River Carousel.  For kids 12 and under.  Costume contest, candy hunts, ghost stories, crafts, face painting and more.  $10 per person.  Reservations Required.  Saturday, 3-5pm.

Halloween Day Event, Hanover:  West Hanover Crossing will have halloween fun…face painting, photos, games, crafts and more.  Sunday, 1-4pm.  1415 Hanover Street (Rt. 139).  All proceeds will benefit Hanover PTA.

Paragon Carousel, Hull:  “Haunted” Carousel, 12-3 on Sunday. Fun, prizes and ice cream!

Halloween Family Festival, Everwood Day Camp, Sharon:  Meet Wally the Green Monster, pumpkin painting, hayrides, facepainting, moonwalks and much more!  Free!  Noon –2pm, Sunday.

Zoo Howl, Franklin Park Zoo:  Saturday & Sunday 11-3pm.  Crafts, games, trick or treating and a haunted maze.  Hayrides available too!

Halloween Howl, South Shore Natural Science Center, Norwell:  5-7:30pm on Saturday.  Crafts, activities, pumpkin decorating and a wildlife presentation.  $10 for non members, $8 for members.  Includes a walk through Spooky Woods too.

Unscary Halloween Party, Soule Homestead, Middleboro:  Hayride, games, story, costume parade.  4-6pm Saturday (rain date Sunday).  $5 for members, $7/nonmembers.  Must preregister.

Autumn & Halloween Events 2009

Here's a few Halloween & Fall Events I've found going on in October! Bookmark this post because I'll keep updating it as I find more!

Marshfield: The Winslow House is having a Halloween Party on Sunday, October 25th at 1-3pm. Open to Fifth grade ages & younger. Free!

Pembroke: 119 (un)Pleasant Street. Drive by viewing October 1-30 from 6-10pm. Trick or Treating on October 31, 6-10pm.

Norwell: Halloween Howl, South Shore Science Center. Saturday, October 24 5-7:30pm. $12 parent/child pair for members, $15/nonmembers. Pre-registration required.

Kingston: Pumpkin Patch Weekend, Bog Hollow Farm. October 10th-12th, 10-4pm. $4 admission, kids under 2 and under are free.

East Bridgewater: Harvest Hoe Down, CN Smith Farm. Columbus Day Weekend. They also have Hayrides on the weekends before Halloween.

W. Falmouth: Pumpkin Day, Bourne Farm. Saturday October 10 9-3. Pumpkin picking, hayrides, face painting & more. Ticket sales for activity $2-$6.

Norwell: Pumpkin Drop, R & C Farms. Saturday, October 10, 3pm. $2 admission.

Halifax: Nessralla Farm. Corn Maze weekends thru October 31. See website for coupon. Tickets $8.00/adult, $6/ages 4-12.

Plympton: Sauchuck Farm. Corn Maze weekends thru November 1. Many more activities as well! See website for coupon. Tickets $8.00/adult, $6/ages 4-12.

Plymouth: Haunted Pirate Ship, Mayflower II. Family Friendly. Weekend nights in October, 5:30-8pm. $8 per person, ages 6-12, $6.

Norton: Spooky Carnival, Winslow Farm. Open every weekend in October from 12-4pm and 7-9pm. Adults $10, children under 12, $7. (They also have a Haunted Woods walk for adults)

New Bedford: Boo at the Zoo, Buttonwood Zoo. October 16-18, 23-25 & 29-30, 6-9pm. Adults $10, kids $8.

Everywhere: Check out Pumpkin Patches & More for listings in your state!

Having a kids Halloween or Fall Event? Email me and I'll get it added!

Local Halloween & Fall Events

Here's a few Halloween & Fall Events I've found going on in October! Bookmark this post because I'll keep updating it as I find more!

Marshfield: The Winslow House is having a Halloween Party on Saturday, October 25th at 1:00. Ages toddler-11. Free.

Pembroke: 119 (un)Pleasant Street. Drive by viewing October 1-30 from 6-10pm. Trick or Treating on October 31, 6-10pm.

Norton: Haunting in the Woods, Winslow Farm. Open every weekend in October from dark til 9:30. Adults $10, children under 12, $7. (Not recommended for small children)

Plymouth: Haunted Pirate Ship, Mayflower II. Family Friendly. Weekend nights in October, 5:30-8pm. $8 per person, ages 6-12, $6.

Norwell: Halloween Howl & Spooky Woods, South Shore Science Center. Saturday, October 25 starting at 4:00pm. See link for exact info.

Kingston: Pumpkin Patch Weekend, Bog Hollow Farm. October 11-13th, 10-4pm. $4 admission, kids under 3 free.

East Bridgewater: Harvest Hoe Down, CN Smith Farm. October 11-13. They also have Hayrides on the weekends before Halloween.

W. Falmouth: Pumpkin Day, Bourne Farm. Saturday October 11 9-3. Pumpkin picking, hayrides, face painting & more.

New Bedford: Boo at the Zoo, Buttonwood Zoo. October 17-19 & 24-26, 6-9pm.

Everywhere: Check out Pumpkin Patches & More for listings in your state!

Having a kids Halloween or Fall Event? Email me and I'll get it added!

Free & Discounted Passes available!

Did you know that your library has free and discounted passes available to places like the New England Aquarium, Roger Williams Zoo, Edaville Railroad and more? Most passes are first come, first reserved and some libraries have certain restrictions on their passes (for residents only for example). Quite a few libraries let you reserve your passes online too! Here's a list of local libraries and the passes they have:

Carver
Plymouth
Kingston
Halifax
Pembroke
Middleboro
Hanson
Norwell
Duxbury
Marshfield