Learning to Laugh (Thursday, July 3)
Improvincetown presents a free afternoon of improv activities for kids at Wellfleet Public Library (55 West Main St.) on Thursday, July 3. Participants will learn about improvisation in a workshop starting at 2 p.m., followed by an improv comedy show at 4 p.m. to which families are invited. See wellfleetlibrary.org.
Doggie Tales (Saturday, July 5)
Hearts and Paws Comfort Dogs presents a morning of reading to (and cuddling with) pups at Eastham Public Library (190 Samoset Road) on Saturday, July 5, 11 a.m. Bring a favorite book or choose one from the library. Free. See easthamlibrary.org.
Budding Creativity (Monday, July 7)
The Little Artists Summer Program for kids ages 4 to 8 returns to the Provincetown Art Association and Museum beginning Monday, July 7, 10 a.m. The twice weekly (Monday and Wednesday) sessions, which run through Aug. 6, explore a wide variety of media, topics and projects including painting, drawing, sculpture, printmaking, and fiber arts. $65 per week. See paam.org or email Grace Emmet at [email protected].
Once Upon a Time (Monday, July 7)
Members of the Orleans Firebirds collegiate summer baseball team read their favorite stories for all ages at Snow Library (67 Main St., Orleans) on Monday, July 7, 10:30 a.m. Free. See snowlibrary.org.
Free the Whales! (Monday, July 7)
At the Center for Coastal Studies’ Junior MAER Entanglement Responder Program at the SEA Space Marine Discovery Center at Whaler’s Wharf (237 Commercial St., Provincetown) on Monday, July 7, 11 a.m., kids ages 6 to 12 will learn how to free a whale or sea turtle trapped in fishing lines; see videos, photos, and tools from real-world disentanglement operations; and try their hand at “rescuing” a whale. $15 ($10 for CCS members.) Registration required at coastalstudies.org.
Puppets and Pals (Tuesday, July 8)
Puppeteer Mary Wilson, singer-songwriter Paul Kehoe, and their puppet friends return to Eastham Public Library on Tuesday, July 8, 4 p.m. for a program of songs, silly stories, and audience participation. Free. See easthamlibrary.org.
On the Hunt (Wednesday, July 9)
Kids can come to the Children’s Room at Provincetown Public Library (356 Commercial St.) during opening hours on Wednesday, July 9 and get a clue card, then search for objects on a self-guided scavenger hunt and win prizes for completing their card. Free. See provincetownlibrary.org.
Special Guest (Wednesday, July 9)
Delilah, a life-size inflatable North Atlantic right whale, comes to Wellfleet Public Library on Wednesday, July 9 for an educational program on whales and their environments. Free. Registration required for one of two time slots: 2 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. Call 508-349-0310.
Swing Your Partner (Wednesday, July 9)
Wellfleet Recreation Dept. square dance and family fun night at the Jan Rutz Harbor Bandstand (end of town marina) on Wednesday, July 9, 7 p.m. Free. Call 508-349-0314.
Flipping Out (Thursday, July 10)
Educators from the Center for Coastal Studies lead a beach hike to look for seals in the waters off the coast of Truro and share facts about the role these animals play in our coastal ecosystem. Meet at the High Head Parking Lot (High Head Road, North Truro) on Thursday, July 10, 5 p.m. $10 donation requested. See coastalstudies.org.
Our Arts & Minds team curates a selection of Outer Cape events each week. Please email event information to [email protected] at least two weeks in advance for consideration.
