Are you going to be in the south shore this summer? Looking for some fun activities in the area? Ran out of things to watch on Netflix? Say no more: Sconset Landing has you covered. We’ve asked some of our neighbors around the south shore about what great local festivities are happening throughout the rest of the summer. We managed to find a little something for everyone in the family, so take a look at some of the exciting events happening near Hanover this summer:
- Inventor Mentor’s at the Hingham Public Library
Wednesday, July 27
Join the Hingham Public Library for a hands-on science workshop.
Where: Hingham Public Library, 66 Leavitt Street, Hingham, MA 02043
When: 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM 2nd Session at 1PM for kids age 9 -12
Who: Kids age 5 – 8 (Families are welcome to all attend the same session and do not need to break up by age)
How: Just show up!
Cost: FREE
For more info: please call the library at (781)741-1405 or e-mail hijuv@ocln.org - Fun and Games at Derby Street Shoppes
Thursday, July 28th
Join the Derby Street Shoppes for a morning of fun and games to help beat the summer heat.
Where: REI Parking Lot at Derby Street Shoppes, 92 Derby Street, Hingham
When: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Who: All are welcome.
How: Just show up!
Cost: FREE
For more info: http://www.thederbystreetshoppes.com/event/summer-series-for-kids/2145474873 - Yoga Stand Up Paddle Board at Duxbury Bay Maritime School
Saturday, July 30
Join Duxbury Bay Maritime School for a group toga stand up paddle board session.
Where: Duxbury Bay Maritime School, 457 Washington Street, Duxbury
When: 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Who: Age 14 through adult. Must be a competent swimmer, and have stand up paddle board experience.
How: Click HERE for more details and to register.
Cost: $60
For more info: For more information please visit dbms.org or call 781-934-7555. - Great River Race
Saturday, July 30
Join the North and South Rivers Watershed Association for their Great River Race! Rowers of all ages and abilities are welcome to paddle any type of non-motorized water craft they would like in this family fun event. There will be groups for rowing, kayaking, and canoeing, but stand-up paddle boarders are welcome too!
Where: Starting Line – Bridge Street Canoe Launch, Norwell Finish Line – Indian Head Road, Hanover 7 mile course
When: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM Registration starts at 8AM and the race begins at 9AM.
Who: All are welcome. Must bring your own non-motorized boat.
How: Click HERE for the registration form. Registration will open in June.
Cost: $50 per boat plus $5 per person.
For more info: Click HERE for more info. - Open Play at the South Shore Children’s Museum
Sunday, July 31
Join the South Shore Children’s Museum for open play in their new space! Story time at 10:30AM.
Where: South Shore Children’s Museum at the Hanover Mall (Walmart Wing), 1775 Washington Street, Hanover
When: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Who: Kids with a parent/caregiver.
How: Just drop by!
Cost: Members – FREE; Non-Members – $5 per person.
For more info: Visit http://www.southshorecm.org/ for more information.