Nature Walk (Thursday-Wednesday, July 17-23)
Naturalists from the Cape Cod Museum of Natural History (869 Main St., Brewster) lead 90-minute guided field walks for kids and families along the John Wing Trail daily from Thursday, July 17 to Wednesday, July 23, 11 a.m. (noon on Sunday, July 20.) Free with museum admission. See ccmnh.org.
Gimme Pizza! (Thursday, July 17)
Kate Bittman hosts a pizza party and cookbook sale for kids and families at Truro Center for the Arts at Castle Hill (10 Meetinghouse Road) on Thursday, July 17, 4 p.m. Free; registration required. See castlehill.org.
Little Creatures (Friday, July 18)
Kids are invited to join educators from the Center for Coastal Studies at the SEA Space (237 Commercial St., Provincetown) on Friday, July 18, 11 a.m. to collect samples from the shallow waters in Provincetown Harbor and use a microscope to take up-close looks at the tiny marine animals they find. Space is limited; registration required: $15 ($10 for CCS members.) See coastalstudies.org.
True Tales (Saturday, July 19)
Kids entering grades 2 through 5 can learn about science and nature — including stories about digging for dinosaur bones and how animals camouflage themselves — with Mrs. Brown at Eastham Public Library (190 Samoset Road) on Saturday, July 19, 10:30 a.m. Free; registration required. See easthamlibrary.org.
It’s Magic! (Monday, July 21)
Magician Jungle Jim presents an afternoon of balloon art, stories, and magic tricks at Snow Library (67 Main St., Orleans) on Monday, July 21, 3 p.m. Free. See snowlibrary.org.
Once Upon a Time… (Tuesday, July 22)
Provincetown Public Library (356 Commercial St.) hosts story time for kids ages 5 and under on Tuesday, July 22, 10:30 a.m. Free. See provincetownlibrary.org.
Watch Your Step (Wednesday, July 23)
Wellfleet Recreation Dept. presents a square dance and family fun night at the Jan Rutz Harbor Bandstand (end of town marina) on Wednesday, July 23, 7 p.m. Free. Call 508-349-0314.
Sharing Is Caring (Wednesday, July 23)
Kids and families will learn the importance of sharing, kindness, friendship, and love in “Puppets Pay it Forward,” an hour-long musical adventure presented by Puppets, Paul, and Mary at Truro Public Library (7 Standish Way) on Wednesday, July 23, 11 a.m. Free. See trurolibrary.org.
Zine Scene (Thursday, July 24)
Craig Florence leads a zine-making workshop for kids ages 8 and up at Wellfleet Public Library (55 West Main St.) on Thursday, July 24, 2 p.m. Free; all materials provided. See wellfleetlibrary.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.
