Free Time (Friday, July 25)
Wellfleet Public Library (55 West Main St.) hosts Free Play Friday for kids age 4 and under (and their caretakers) on Friday, July 25, 10:30 a.m. See wellfleetlibrary.org.
Oh, Rats! (Saturday-Sunday, July 26-27)
Cape Symphony Orchestra presents a screening of the Disney-Pixar animated feature Ratatouille, accompanied by Oscar- and Grammy-winning composer Michael Giacchino’s musical score performed live, at Barnstable Performing Arts Center (744 West Main St., Hyannis) on Saturday, July 26, 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, July 27, 3 p.m. Tickets are $45-$85 plus fees, with 50% discount for children under 12, at capesymphony.org.
Mini Masterpieces (Saturday, July 26)
The Beautiful Stuff Project presents an artist trading card workshop at Truro Public Library (7 Standish Way) on Saturday, July 26, 10:30 a.m. Kids and adults can create miniature works of art — the same size as Pokemon or baseball cards — to exchange with artists around the world. Free; all materials provided. See trurolibrary.org.
Big Splash (Sunday, July 27)
Family Equality’s Family Week 2025 — the largest annual gathering of LGBTQ families in the world — kicks off with a pool party at Crown & Anchor (247 Commercial St., Provincetown) on Sunday, July 27, 10 a.m. Registration is required for all Family Equality events, which include daily play sessions and family yoga, drag brunches, author readings and book signings, panel discussions, and more. See ptownfamilyweek.com for schedule and registration.
Tap Your Toes (Tuesday, July 29)
Mr. Vinny and his friends get the whole family moving and grooving with the Toe Jam Variety Show — featuring live music and “fun for all ages” — at Eastham Public Library (190 Samoset Road) on Tuesday, July 29, 4 p.m. Free. See easthamlibrary.org.
Under the Sea (Tuesday, July 29)
Dive-In Movie Night at Crown & Anchor features an outdoor waterfront sing-along screening of The Little Mermaid on Tuesday, July 29, 8 p.m. Free and open to all; VIP reserved seating is available for $25 plus fees. See onlyatthecrown.com.
Turn the Paige (Wednesday, July 30)
Drag superstar Paige Turner celebrates Family Week with “Color My World,” a family-friendly performance featuring live singing, music, stories, and comedy, at Post Office Café and Cabaret (303 Commercial St., Provincetown) on Wednesday, July 30, 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. Tickets are $25 at postofficecafe.net.
Big Top Time (Wednesday, July 30)
As part of Provincetown Family Week, Payomet Cirque by the Sea hosts a Circus Mix Variety Show — featuring aerials, acrobatics, and juggling by professional circus artists — at Provincetown Town Hall (260 Commercial St.) on Wednesday, July 30, 7 p.m. Free and open to all. RSVPs and donations appreciated at ptownfamilyweek.com.
Stories and Cuddles (Wednesday, July 30)
Kids are invited to wear their pajamas and bring a stuffed animal to Pajama & Stuffie Story Time at Snow Library (67 Main St., Orleans) on Wednesday, July 30, 6:30 p.m. — and if their toy friend is feeling up to it, kids can leave them in the library overnight for a sleepover and pick them up the next day with a photograph to see what kind of fun they had with the other animals. Free. See snowlibrary.org.
Nurturing Nature (Thursday, July 31)
Provincetown Conservation Trust presents “Nature Is Cool,” an event for kids 4 to 10 on the importance of nature, featuring interactive presentations, book readings, and outdoor arts and crafts activities, at Provincetown Public Library (356 Commercial St.) on Thursday, July 31, 10 a.m. Space is limited; register at provincetownconservationtrust.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.
