Family events in Cape Cod, MA

Silly Goose Storytime with Becky features stories, songs, and playful fun, along with gentle mindful moves for everyone. It is designed for children ages 0 to 3, and siblings are always welcome. Pre-registration helps attendees stay informed about any schedule or location changes.

Settle in for a relaxing midday train ride that gives lunch the attention it deserves. Enjoy a freshly prepared meal and attentive service while taking in views of shoreline scenery, salt marshes, and quiet woodlands. Sip coffee and chat as light narration highlights points of interest along the route. This all-weather experience suits all ages and offers an easy break in the middle of the day.

After a year of closure, the Captain Bangs Hallet House reopens with an exhibition honoring the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution. Yarmouth in Revolution explores everyday life in the village during the 1760s through the 1780s, highlighting how local residents experienced the Revolutionary era. Drawn from the Historical Society of Old Yarmouth and private collections, the display features a curated selection of artifacts connected to Yarmouth’s role in the war years. Tickets are available online or at the door.

Take a roundtrip ride that offers a closer look at Cape Cod’s natural landscapes, including woodlands, sand dunes, cranberry bogs, salt marshes, and the Cape Cod Canal. Throughout the journey, an engaging narrator shares facts and local tales, making the experience informative and entertaining from beginning to end.

Little ones can explore and socialize during a relaxed playtime supervised by parents and caregivers, created for children from infancy through age four. This weekly gathering is held in the children’s play space on the library’s lower level, and there is no cost to attend.

Back for another go, this smaller-scale Cape Cod comic convention features a large selection of vintage comics, toys, and cards, with hopes that the weather cooperates this time.

Settle in for a scenic round-trip train ride that offers an insider look at Cape Cod’s natural highlights, from quiet forests and windswept dunes to cranberry bogs, salt marshes, and a close view of the Cape Cod Canal. Live narration throughout the journey blends local facts with memorable stories, keeping the experience informative and entertaining from start to finish.

A beloved Cape Cod tradition returns to historic Barnstable Village with a festive celebration of all things dachshund. Activities include the Weenieton Wiener Waddle and Waggin’ Parade, the Doxie Dash with cheering for favorite doxies, playful contests to recognize the longest dachshund and the tiniest weenie, and a sing along of the official Dachs-Song. It is also a chance to meet other doxies while supporting local animal organizations. More details, including Doxie Dash sign up information, will be shared soon.