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)
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)
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)
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.
