Wonderful Wizards (Friday, Aug. 8)
The Piti Theater brings a storytelling show to Eastham Public Library (190 Samoset Road) on Friday, Aug. 8, 10:30 a.m. Through music and improv, kids will hear the tale of a cranky wizard who has stolen the world’s tales and the story wizard who sets off to find them — and get their own calling cards to prove they’ve become story wizards themselves. Free. See easthamlibrary.org.
World Rhythms (Friday, Aug. 8)
Denya LeVine takes kids and families on a musical journey around the world at Wellfleet Public Library (55 West Main St.) on Friday, Aug. 8, 3 p.m. Free. See wellfleetlibrary.org.
Spin Cycle (Saturday, Aug. 9)
Kids can use the spin-art bike machine on the back deck of Truro Public Library (7 Standish Way) on Saturday, Aug. 9, 10:30 a.m. to create unique abstract works of art. Free; all materials provided. See trurolibrary.org.
To the Rescue (Monday, Aug. 11)
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, Aug 11, 1 p.m., kids ages 6 to 12 will learn about the tools used to free whales and sea turtles trapped in fishing lines and gear; 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; space is limited. See coastalstudies.org.
Up in the Air (Tuesday, Aug. 12)
Bryson Lang will use astounding juggling skills, creative physical manipulation, magic tricks, audience participation, and lots of laughs at Eastham Public Library on Tuesday, Aug, 12, 4 p.m. Free. See easthamlibrary.org.
Sing Out Loud! (Tuesday, Aug. 12)
Tori McClain and Eden Casteel lead a family-friendly Big Gay Sing-along — featuring show tunes, pop standards, and Disney anthems — at Pilgrim House (336 Commercial St., Provincetown) on Tuesday, Aug. 12, 5:30 p.m. Tickets are $20 for kids under 18, $35 for adults, with a six-ticket family package available for $100. See pilgrimhouseptown.com.
On the Hunt (Wednesday, Aug. 13)
Kids can participate in the weekly scavenger hunt at Provincetown Public Library (356 Commercial St.) during opening hours on Wednesday, Aug. 13. Come to the Children’s Room and get a clue card, search for objects in the library, and win prizes for a completed card. Free. See provincetownlibrary.org.
Roaming the River (Wednesday, Aug. 13)
Cape Cod National Seashore Ranger John Hanlon teaches kids and families about the herring that return to Cape Cod rivers and ponds every spring at Truro Public Library on Wednesday, Aug. 13, 10:30 a.m. The program will include a game in which kids can recreate the herrings’ journey and a story about Ollie the Eel and why he has the opposite life of a herring. Free. See trurolibrary.org.
Fun, Natural Fun! (Thursday, Aug. 14)
Meet in the children’s area at Snow Library (67 Main St., Orleans) on Thursday, Aug. 14, 10:30 a.m. to learn about nature through stories, songs, and crafts in a program presented in collaboration with the Orleans Conservation Trust. Free. See snowlibrary.org.
Build and Learn (Thursday, Aug. 14)
Create mechanical linkage machines, automata, and other artful mechanisms using paper cups, paper clips, popsicle sticks, cardboard, and other everyday objects in a build-along workshop at Wellfleet Public Library on Thursday, Aug. 14, 3 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.
