In addition to the official Family Week 2024 schedule presented by Family Equality and COLAGE, many organizations and facilities on the Outer Cape will present special events for families, kids, and caretakers during the week. You’ll find some of our picks below. See the complete Family Week 2024 schedule at ptownfamilyweek.com/event-details.
Under the Big Top (Friday-Wednesday, July 26-31)
Payomet Performing Arts Center presents “Overboard,” an original circus production about the adventures of a salty sea captain, at Wellfleet Harbor Actors Theater (2357 Route 6) on Friday, July 26; Monday, July 29; and Wednesday, July 31 at 6 p.m. Tickets are $15 for kids, $30 for adults at payomet.org.
Beach Combers (Friday, July 26)
The Center for Coastal Studies presents “Get to the Bottom of It!,” an educational nature walk for ages 5 to 12, on Friday, July 26, 9:30 a.m. The group will meet at the Sea Space Marine Discovery Center (247 Commercial St., Provincetown) and head to the beach to collect samples from the shallow waters, then use a microscope to take an up-close look at the tiny marine animals that live in the harbor. $10 per child ($5 for CCS members). Reservations required. See coastalstudies.org for information.
Get Creative! (Friday, July 26)
Provincetown Public Library (356 Commercial St.) hosts a weekly outdoor art-making session “for kids of all ages” on Fridays at 10 a.m., weather permitting. Free; all supplies provided. See provincetownlibrary.org for information.
Magic Makers (Friday, July 26)
The Amazing Richard and Eleanor return to the stage at Payomet Performing Arts Center (29 Old Dewline Road, North Truro) for a participatory magic show featuring sleight of hand, music, and comedy on Friday, July 26, 10 a.m. Tickets are $20 at payomet.org.
Once Upon a Time (Friday, July 26)
Author Linda J. Cronin reads from her children’s book Positopia World: The Hidden Portal in a Summer Storytime at Wellfleet Public Library (55 West Main St.) on Friday, July 26, 10:30 a.m. Free. See wellfleetlibrary.org for information.
Spin Out (Saturday, July 27)
Kids can create unique abstract art using a spin-art bike machine on the back deck at Truro Public Library (7 Standish Way) on Saturday, July 27, 10:30 a.m. Free; materials provided. See trurolibrary.org for information.
Gather ’Round (Monday, July 29)
Librarians and educators host a weekly storytime featuring music and craftmaking for kids 5 and under at Provincetown Public Library on Monday, July 29, 10:30 a.m. Meet at the children’s area on the second floor of the library. Free. See provincetownlibrary.org for information.
Five Across (Monday, July 29)
COLAGE presents drag bingo with Miss Conception at the Unitarian Universalist Meeting House (236 Commercial St., Provincetown) on Monday, July 29, 2 p.m. There will be a silent auction of items for parents and families and cupcakes by ScottCakes for all. Bingo cards are $5 for one round, 2 for $8, 3 for $10, or 4 for $12. See colage.org/family-week-schedule for information.
Clowning Around (Tuesday-Thursday, July 30-Aug. 1)
“The Quirky Circus,” artist Ellen Anthony’s inventive puppet show, comes to Radiance Art Gallery (376 Commercial St., Provincetown) on Tuesday, July 30 and Thursday, Aug. 1. Both shows are at 11 a.m. Free. See @myrakooy on Instagram for information.
At the Movies (Tuesday, July 30)
Film producer and actor Mick Thyer presents a free youth film workshop for kids and teens ages 10 to 18 at Wellfleet Preservation Hall (300 Main St.) on Tuesday, July 30, 10 a.m. Registration required at wellfleetpreservationhall.org.
Toe to Toe (Tuesday, July 30)
Snow Library (67 Main St., Orleans) hosts a free musical variety show by the Toe Jam Puppet Band on Tuesday, July 30, 10:30 a.m. See snowlibrary.org for information.
By the Seashore (Tuesday, July 30)
Mass Audubon presents a seashore ramble for families and kids 4 and up at Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary (291 Route 6, South Wellfleet) on Tuesday, July 30, 1 p.m. Participants will use dip nets and magnifiers to search for swimming, flying, and burrowing wildlife on the beach at low tide. Adults $18, kids $14, with discounts for Mass Audubon members. See massaudubon.org/programs for information.
Beach Bash (Tuesday, July 30)
Family Equality and COLAGE present the Family Week Beach Bash, featuring a special “Teen Zone,” at Provincetown’s Herring Cove Beach on Tuesday, July 30, 4 p.m. Parking is $25 before 5 p.m. and free afterwards, and a free shuttle service is available. See ptownfamilyweek.com for information.
Bubble Up (Tuesday, July 30)
Mr. Vinny brings his extra-large bubble-making magic to Eastham Public Library (190 Samoset Road) on Tuesday, July 30, 5 p.m. Free. See easthamlibrary.org for information.
Save the Animals! (Wednesday, July 31)
Ever wonder how lost dogs get found? What happens when turtles need help crossing the road? Animal control officer Stephanie shares stories of amazing animal rescues at Eastham Public Library on Wednesday, July 31, 10:30 a.m. Free. See easthamlibrary.org for information.
Worldwide Wonder (Wednesday, July 31)
Parents’ Choice Award-winning storytellers Davis Bates and Roger Tincknell share fables and folktales from around the world in a musical singalong at Snow Library on Wednesday, July 31, 5 p.m. Free, with limited seating. See snowlibrary.org for information.
Grab Your Partner! (Wednesday, July 31)
Wellfleet Recreation Dept. presents a square dance and family fun night at the Jan Rutz Harbor Bandstand (at the end of town marina) on Wednesday, July 31, 7 p.m. Free; all ages welcome. See wellfleetrec.com for information.
