things to do with kids in new england
WEEK OF APRIL 13 - APRIL 19, 2026
From Fireworks at Seafood Festival to Skateboarding Lessons; Ages 11-14 at Hopkinton Public Library and The Brooklyn Youth Chorus at WildRoots Play: A Play Community for Natural Learning.
MONDAY - 4/13
Frosty Drew Observatory & Science Center,
Charlestown
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Stargazing Nights at 8:00pm
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stargazing nights
Hopkinton Public Library,
Hopkinton
- 4:30pm - 5:45pm — Home Alone Safety Workshop ♡ home alone safety
- 4:30pm - 6:00pm — Crafts for Kids this Spring ♡ crafts for kids
- 4:30pm - 6:00pm — Fishing for Kids! ♡ fishing for kids
Programs & Events - Cross' Mills Public Library,
Charlestown
- 10:30am — Coffee & Coloring ♡ coffee color
- 4:00pm — Monday Movie ♡ movie time
The United Theatre,
Westerly
- 12:00pm, 4:00pm, 7:20pm — Project Hail Mary ♡ watch movie
- 4:00pm, 7:00pm — The Super Mario Galaxy Movie ♡ watch movie
TUESDAY - 4/14
Hopkinton Public Library,
Hopkinton
- 4:45pm - 5:45pm — Chess Wizards ♡ chess wizards
- 5:00pm - 6:00pm — Skyhawks Beginning Golf Ages 6-8 ♡ golf ages 6-8
- 6:05pm - 7:05pm — Skyhawks Beginning Golf Ages 9-12 ♡ golf ages 9-12
Programs & Events - Cross' Mills Public Library,
Charlestown
- 10:00am — Story Time with Miss Kiersten ♡ story time
- 10:00am — Beading Enthusiasts’ Group ♡ beading group
- 1:00pm — Kids’ Craft: Yarn Bird Collage ♡ kids craft
- 1:00pm — Kids’ Craft: Needle Felting ♡ kids craft
Theater Classes & Productions in Hopkinton, MA - HopArtsCent,
Hopkinton
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Call for Auditions! Shrek The Musical at 6:00pm
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audition now
WEDNESDAY - 4/15
Contemporary Theater Company,
South Kingstown
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Shakespeare on the Saugatucket: Love’s Labour’s Lost at 7:00pm
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get tickets
Hopkinton Public Library,
Hopkinton
- 10:30am - 11:15am — HCA Little Drummers ♡ little drummers
- 4:30pm - 6:00pm — Hands on Science Lab ♡ science lab
- 5:30pm - 6:30pm — Skyhawks Basketball K-2 ♡ skyhawks basketball
- 6:35pm - 7:35pm — Skyhawks Basketball Grades 3-5 ♡ skyhawks basketball
Programs & Events - Cross' Mills Public Library,
Charlestown
- 10:00am — Wednesday Music with Mr. Mike ♡ music time
- 4:00pm — STEM: Build, Code Play ♡ stem play
Wicked Tulips Flower Farm,
Exeter
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TBA at - name: Grand Opening · Ribbon Cutting Event
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grand opening
THURSDAY - 4/16
Programs & Events - Cross' Mills Public Library,
Charlestown
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Thursday Music with Mr. Mike at 10:00am
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music time
FRIDAY - 4/17
Outdoor Center - MetroWest YMCA,
Hopkinton
- 10:15am — Cooking with Littles: Spring Vegetable Wraps ♡ cook together
- 5:30pm — Family Dinner Night: From Seed to Supper ♡ family dinner
Seafood Festival,
Charlestown
- - name: Arts & Crafts — TBA ♡ arts crafts
- - name: Carnival — TBA ♡ carnival fun
- - name: Kid Zone — TBA ♡ kid zone
SATURDAY - 4/18
Family Fun in the Ocean State: Kid-Friendly Activities at Th,
Richmond
- 11:15am - 1:00pm — Children’s Wellness Experience at The Hilltop Spa ♡ wellness experience
- 6:00pm - 8:00pm — Derby Day ♡ derby day
- 8:00am - 5:00pm — Ocean State Summer Blast Tournament ♡ summer blast
- 9:00am - 11:00am — Mommy & Me Yoga Experience ♡ mommy me yoga
- 9:00am - 5:00pm — Memorial Day Family Fun & Pool Season Kickoff at the Main Lodge ♡ family fun
Hopkinton Public Library,
Hopkinton
- 10:15am - 11:45am — Skateboarding Lessons; Ages 11-14 ♡ skateboarding ages 11-14
- 10:45am - 11:30am — Skyhawks: SoccerTots - Soccertots Grizzlies ♡ soccertots grizzlies
- 8:30am - 10:00am — Skateboarding Lessons; Ages 7-10 ♡ skateboarding ages 7-10
- 9:00am - 9:35am — Skyhawks: SoccerTots - Soccertots Cubs ♡ soccertots cubs
- 9:45am - 10:30am — Skyhawks: SoccerTots - Soccertots Bears ♡ soccertots bears
Outdoor Center - MetroWest YMCA,
Hopkinton
- 1:00pm — Kids Cooking Class: Earth Day Feast ♡ kids cook
- 9:30am — Healthy Kids Day 2026! ♡ healthy kids
Programs & Memberships - Charlestown Parks & Recreation,
Charlestown
- 10:00am — Tennis - Spring Tennis 12-17 Years Old ♡ play tennis
- 8:00am — Tennis - Spring Tennis 6-8 Years Old ♡ play tennis
- 9:00am — Tennis - Spring Tennis 9-11 Years Old ♡ play tennis
Theater Classes & Productions in Hopkinton, MA - HopArtsCent,
Hopkinton
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Olympus, the Greek Rock Musical! at 1:30pm
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see the show
Wicked Tulips Flower Farm,
Exeter
- 11:00am — Cousins Maine Lobster ♡ food truck
- 12:00pm — Rhode Island Parrot Rescue at Wicked Tulips ♡ parrot rescue
WildRoots Play: A Play Community for Natural Learning,
Westerly
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The Brooklyn Youth Chorus at 11:00pm
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purchase tickets
SUNDAY - 4/19
Contemporary Theater Company,
South Kingstown
- 2:00pm — Into The Woods ♡ get tickets
- 2:00pm — A Christmas Carol ♡ get tickets
Family Fun in the Ocean State: Kid-Friendly Activities at Th,
Richmond
- 11:00am - 3:00pm — Mother’s Day Celebration ♡ mothers day
- 9:00am - 3:00pm — The Preserve Spring HOBBIT HOUSE™ Photo Experience ♡ photo experience
Hopkinton Public Library,
Hopkinton
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Babysitting Class with Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED at 10:00am - 2:00pm
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babysitting class
WildRoots Play: A Play Community for Natural Learning,
Westerly
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Chorusfest at 8:00pm
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purchase tickets