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Top 5 Kids Activities in Hingham

Whether you prefer to face the heat or relax in the air conditioning there are plenty of fun summer activities in Hingham.

1. See a movie at Patriot Cinemas at the

Plenty of great kids movies to see this summer, including those currently playing: Cars 2, Mr. Popper’s Penguins, and Kung Fu Panda 2. They also provide a room that can be rented for birthday parties or other group gatherings.

25 Shipyard Drive
781-374-7076

Pricing:
General Admission Adults - $9.00*
Children under 12 - $6.00*
Seniors (65 & over) - $6.00*
Daily Bargain Matinees until 6:00pm - All Seats $6.00*
Super Tuesdays - All Seats for All Shows - $5.00*
*3D Movies- $2.00 Premium Fee for all Admissions

http://patriotcinemas.com/shipyard.html

2. Head down to Nantasket Beach for a swim

This Hull beach offers three miles of ocean front that are monitored by lifeguards from late June until early September. Along the shore there are also restaurants, ice cream shops, mini golf, and the historic Paragon Carousel.

Paragon Carousel
781-925-0472
Carousel rides $2.25 - 10 ride tickets for $20

Nantasket Landing Miniature Golf.
Pricing: $6 per person.
$4 Monday-Friday before 5 p.m.

3. Stop at for a Homemade Ice Cream

Celebrating their 10th year of business operation located in Downtown Hingham, is the perfect place to “eat your dessert first!” They offer nearly 80 different flavors of ice cream, in addition to pies, cakes, and an ice cream truck. In addition, they will be offering homemade whipped cream beginning this weekend. “There are a lot of families in Hingham that come in almost every day,” said Manager Sara DiPesa.

19 Main Street
781-749-3999

Hours:
Sunday - Thursday
11:00am - 9:00pm
Friday - Saturday
11:00am -10:00pm

http://nonashomemade.com/

4. Hike a trail at

With 12 miles of paved bicycle trails and many miles of wooded bridle paths and hiking trails this is a great place to get some outdoor activity. At the Aaron Reservoir there are fishing and boating activities for those more interested in the water. “One of the most notable features of the Park is Mt. Blue Spring which is a popular source of fresh drinking water.”

Union Street
781-749-7160

5. Try your luck with bowling at the

Located at the is a ten lane candlepin (small balls) bowling alley. There is also a party room that can be rented for birthday parties or other group gatherings. “It offers affordable family fun at its finest.”

274 South St
781-749-8400

Pricing:
Monday through Friday
9:00am - 6pm
$2.75 per string
Monday through Friday 6:00pm - 11pm
$3.00 per string
Saturday, Sunday & Holidays
$3.00 per string
10 lane rental - Up to 60 people
$250.00/hr shoe rental included
Bowling shoe rental
$1.50

http://www.southshorecc.com/

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