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KIDS ON THE CAPE SUGGESTS...
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Get a free map and other information from the Mashpee Chamber of Commerce. Located inside the Cape Cod 5 Bank at Mashpee Commons. 508-477-0792
BEACH FOR KIDS: The popular South Cape Beach on Great Oak Road about 5 miles south of the Mashpee rotary, Rtes 28 and 151. Parking fee. Full facilities. Freshwater swimming: Mashpee Pond, which has a beach in Attiquin Park on Lake Ave. off Rte 130 is great. So is John’s Pond off Rte 151. Restrooms & picnic facilities.
PICNIC SPOT: Mashpee River Woodland has has a nice picnic area with tables. Park on Mashpee Neck Road, off Rte 28.
CAPE COD CHILDREN’S MUSEUM: 577 Great Neck Road South. Hands on exhibits, science workshops, arts and crafts, and more! Visit the Toddler Castle, Starlab Planetarium (at scheduled times), 30’ Pirate Ship and Ames Room just to name a few. Open 10-5 Monday-Saturday, 12-5 Sundays (closed Mondays Sept. - May). 508-539-8788
COLOR ME MINE, PAINT YOUR OWN POTTERY STUDIO: “Color Me Mine” is set in a playful and relaxing atmosphere along North St. in Mashpee Commons. With over 300 pieces to choose from and a variety of brilliant colors, there’s sure to be something for everyone! An attentive staff is on hand to help with techniques and ideas -- they will glaze and fire your work. The finished piece is a beautiful, functional work of art. Call for an events schedule -- family night, kids’ camp, kids’ pizza bust, ladies’ night, birthday parties and evening art adventure classes for kids! 508-539-8500
FISHING SPOT: John’s Pond off Rte 151. Plenty of trout, pickerel and bass.
HIKING TRAIL: Lowell Holly Reservation in South Sandwich (off Rte 130). Over 100 acres covering the peninsula which nearly divides Mashpee-Wakeby ponds. A shaded path cuts through holly and beach tress, red maple, black birch and rhododendron. Picnic tables.
LIBRARY: 100 Nathan Ellis Hwy. (off Rte 151 near Mashpee Commons) Call for story hour information. 508-539-1435
WAMPANOAG MUSEUM: Rte 130. Learn about native culture and lore. Guided Tours. 508-477-1536
FREE CONCERTS: Mashpee Commons offers excellent free concerts from 7 - 8pm most Wed. & Fri. nights in mid June, July and August with entertainers running the gamut from blues to bluegrass and country to jazz. 508-477-5400. Additionally, Popponesset Marketplace in New Seabury holds free concerts most Thurs., Fri. & Sat. nights from 7-9:30pm during the summer months. 508-477-8300
PLAYGROUNDS: On Old Barnstable Rd. at the K.C. Coombs Elementary School and on Rte 130 at Heritage Park.
MASHPEE LEISURE SERVICES: A town-sponsored summer program for kids includes a 2-week summer camp, swim lessons, gymnastic camp, baseball camp, scuba diving lessons, golf and tennis lessons. All programs are open to non-residents. 508-539-1400 x519
MY DOLLS: 67 Lovell’s Lane, Mashpee. This interesting, one of a kind store is as much a museum as it is a shop. Many “dolls of color” are lovingly displayed in this charming spot off Rte 130 in Mashpee. This unique Cape Cod store is not to be missed by collectors and lovers of dolls and children of all colors. 508-477-5100
NATURALIST GUIDED TOURS: Year after year, the Mashpee Conservation Commission has offered free programs for families that are among the best on the Cape. Among the naturalist guided activities are “Family River Fun,” “Children Discovery Hikes,” “Animal Hunts” (kid search for clues to different animal species), “Creature Features,” sunset strolls and more. 508-539-1400 x540
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