What to do with the Kids: April 20th – 22nd

Ongoing Activites:
Ned Bangs from the Marshfield Recreation Department wants to let all residents know that the Summer Community Brochure is now available.  There are programs for all ages and interests.  For example:
Boston Pops – May 23
Boston Red Sox – May 26
Legos, Fencing, Archery
Community Garden/Green House
Monthly Walks and more!

http://www.townofmarshfield.org/Collateral/Documents/English-US/recreation/Winter-Spring%201-19-2012A.pdf

Also, Ned says they’ll be having their first monthly walk this Saturday morning. It should be a nice family time to walk and learn about Marshfield. Nothing like getting out in the fresh air. The walks starts at 8am at the Recreation Department at 900 Ferry Street in Marshfield. There is limited space, so please register with the Marshfield Recreation Department at 781-834-5543.

The South Shore Natural Science Center in Norwell is always a great place for families and kids. Live animals, Outdoor trails, environmental education programs, lectures and special events.  For more information, visit www.ssnsc.org

Check out Mass Audubon South Shore Sanctuaries in Marshfield.  There are a variety of classes, events, camps, kid’s activities & more! For more information, call 781-837-9400or visit www.massaudubon.org/southshore

How about a visit to the Fuller Craft Museum in Brockton? Let the Art Touch You! A variety of special exhibitions await your discovery. There will be workshops & special events available for adults & children.  For more information, call 508-588-6000 or visit www.fullercraft.org

Check out the fun events and activities at the Museum of Science in Boston.  Find out more at www.mos.org

Check out the New England Aquarium.  For more information, call 617-973-5206 or visit www.neaq.org

The Paragon Carousel is open in Hull on weekends from 11am to 5pm (Weather permitting). Visit www.paragoncarousel.com

Friday April 20^th, 2012:
Check out Family Friday Nights at the Children’s Museum in Boston.  From 5 to 9pm admission is only $1 a person.  For more information, visit www.bostonchildrensmuseum.org

Check out the Myles Standish Monument in Duxbury today from 10am to 3pm. Myles to the Top: Myles Standish Monument Opening High atop Captain’s Hill, 200 feet above sea level, stands the Myles Standish Monument. This 116 foot granite shaft is crowned by a 14 foot statue of Captain Myles Standish, military leader of Plymouth Colony. Today, from 10am to 3pm, Myles Standish Monument will be open for visitors to climb and explore. Take the 125 step journey to the top of the Monument and, if it is a clear day, you can enjoy a panoramic scenic vista of the Cape and Southeastern Massachusetts. Rain or shine – thunderstorm or severe storm will cancel. For all ages; children must be accompanied by an adult in the Monument. For more information, call (508) 866-2580 x164. The Myles Standish Monument is not wheelchair accessible. Reasonable accommodations are available upon advance request. Free; no parking fee. 10am to 3pm, Myles Standish Monument will be open for visitors to climb and explore. Take the 125 step journey to the top of the Monument and, if it is a clear day, you can enjoy a panoramic scenic vista of the Cape and Southeastern Massachusetts. Rain or shine – thunderstorm or severe storm will cancel. For all ages; children must be accompanied by an adult in the Monument. For more information, call (508) 866‐2580 x164. The Myles Standish Monument is not wheelchair accessible. Reasonable accommodations are available upon advance request. Free; no parking fee.

http://www.mass.gov/dcr/parks/southeast/mssm.htm

Saturday April 21^st, 2012:

Sunday April 22^nd, 2012:

Upcoming:
Why not Toe “Jam-Out” at an Earth day Celebration on April 28^th. Green Hanson in partnership with the Hanson Children’s Museum presents the 4th annual Earth Day Celebration where kids can participate in face painting, rock painting and bouncy houses while listening to the sounds of the Toe Jam Puppet Band.  This event will be held at Hanson Town Hall on April 28^th from 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. with a rain date of May 1st. For more information, please visit www.greenhanson.org

If you have an event for families coming up, let us know by e-mail at robhakala@959watd.com or send it to What To Do With The Kids c/o The South Shore’s Morning News 130 Enterprise Drive Marshfield Ma. 02050