April vacation on Cape Cod is the perfect time for families to explore a variety of engaging activities tailored to entertain and inspire children of all ages. From interactive storytelling sessions to hands-on experiences and captivating children’s theater performances, there’s no shortage of fun-filled April vacation activities awaiting young visitors to the Cape.
Libraries across Cape Cod host a plethora of April vacation activities, including special storytimes, craft workshops, and interactive learning activities. There are a wealth of April vacation activities that your kids are sure to love, from theater performances to events getting up-close and personal with reptiles.
Check out the April Vacation Activities on Cape Cod
Saturday April 13th
Cape Cod Museum of Natural History (Brewster)
- Reptiles Rock!
- A fun and informative hands-on presentation by a Rainforest Reptile herpetologist.
Wellfleet Harbor Actors Theater (Wellfleet)
- Curtains Up Theater Camp –kids in grades 3-12 week-long theater camp
- Tuition for the week is only $25. April 15-20, from 10:30 a.m. to3:30 p.m
Monday April 15th
Cape Cod Museum of Natural History (Brewster)
- Animals in Spring
- Encounter snakes, lizards, and turtles! Learn about these animals in springtime.
Cotuit Library (Cotuit)
- Moana and “The Rock” Painting
- Come paint rocks, eat popcorn, and watch the hit Disney movie with “The Rock”, Moana.
Harwich Junior Theatre (West Harwich)
- “Be our Guest”
- Dive into a tale as old as time: Beauty & the Beast! Come sing, dance, and act with us from Monday the 15th until Friday the 19th! A final demonstration for family and friends will take place on the last day of the program.
Tuesday April 16th
Cape Cod Museum of Natural History (Brewster)
- Mixology
- Explosions of experiments, hands-on activities, and demonstrations that encourage kids to ask questions that pique their interest in science!
- Trevor the Juggler
- Come and be amazed as cutting-edge skills illuminate the creative possibilities in object manipulation!
Cotuit Library (Cotuit)
- Story time with the Cotuit Fire Department
- After a story and craft, children will be able to climb in and take a look inside the fire truck
- All About Dinosaurs
- Learn all about dinosaurs, participate in fun activities, and eat fossil snacks.
Wednesday April 17th
Cape Cod Museum of Natural History (Brewster)
- The Inflatable Walk-Through Gray Whale
- Walk through the amazing Gray Whale and find out why it is alive and well in the Pacific and previously extinct in the Atlantic.
Harwich Junior Theatre (West Harwich)
- Reynard the Fox, or the Trickster
- A new comedy performance about a very old tale.
The Museum School at the Cape Cod Museum of Art (Dennis)
- Wet Felting Magic 2-Day Workshop with Sue Fox Mitrano
Sandwich Library (Sandwich)
- 1st Annual Teen Great Bookish Bake-Off
Sturgis Library (West Barnstable)
- Garden Party Storytime
Wellfleet Library (Wellfleet)
- Shellfish and Seaweed Tasting for Kids
Thursday April 18th
Cape Cod Museum of Natural History (Brewster)
- Mixology
- Explosions of experiments, hands-on activities, and demonstrations that encourage kids to ask questions that pique their interest in science!
Cotuit Library (Cotuit)
- Local Author Interactive Read Aloud
- Come listen to published author, former professor, and local patron Mohamed Zefzaf as he reads his colorful and inspiring story Maati in Belguim.
Harwich Junior Theatre (West Harwich)
- Reynard the Fox, or the Trickster
- A new comedy performance about a very old tale.
The Museum School at the Cape Cod Museum of Art (Dennis)
- Wet Felting Magic 2-Day Workshop with Sue Fox Mitrano
Sandwich Library (Sandwich)
- Tween Cupcake Wars
Wellfleet Library (Wellfleet)
- Introduction to Shark Biology with the Atlantic White Shark Conservancy
Friday April 19th
Cape Cod Museum of Natural History (Brewster)
- Nature Screen presents Octopus: Making Contact
- What is new in the world of octopus research is the extent to which these intelligent animals are individual personalities.
Cotuit Library (Cotuit)
- Hunt for Poetry at Ropes Field
- Let’s get kids outside, reading, and celebrating Poetry Month at the same time!
Sturgis Library (West Barnstable)
- Upcycled Bead Bracelets
Wellfleet Library (Wellfleet)
- Jellyfish Arts & Crafts and Storytime
- All About Horseshoe Crabs with the Mass Audubon Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary
Saturday April 20th
The Museum School at the Cape Cod Museum of Art (Dennis)
- Paint Your Pet!
Wampanoag Government Center (Mashpee)
- Honor the Earth Fair
Whether it’s a morning spent listening to captivating stories at the library, an afternoon exploring nature trails, or an evening enjoying a lively children’s theater performance, April vacation activities on Cape Cod offers a wide range of enriching activities that promise to delight and inspire young minds.
From interactive storytelling sessions to hands-on experiences and captivating children’s theater performances, there’s no shortage of fun-filled April vacation activities awaiting young visitors to the Cape! For more options check out our Events Calendar.
