April School Spring Vacation Guide Cape Cod 2026

Cape Cod Museum of Natural History 11-3pm see special programs

See all the live music on Cape Cod

Sunday April 19th

Art Dune tours opens for the season

Cape Cod Museum of Natural History 11-3pm see special programs

Afternoon Tea with Aurora at Dunbar Tea House in Sandwich 4pm

See all the live music on Cape Cod

Monday April 2oth

Art Dune tours opens for the season

Cape Cod Museum of Natural History 11-3pm see special programs

Naukabout Mashpee Disney Trivia 330pm

Afternoon Tea with Aurora at Dunbar Tea House in Sandwich 4pm

Tuesday April 21st

Cape Cod Museum of Natural History 11-3pm see special programs

Naukabout Mashpee Tswift and Noah Kagnan trivia 330pm

Highland Hall Falmouth 12pm Kids in the Kitchen: Dumplings to Dango with Chef Kate (Ages 6-12) Young chefs are invited to step into the kitchen at Highfield Hall for a hands on Asian themed cooking adventure filled with color, creativity, and delicious bites. In this lively kids class, participants will learn to fold and pan-fry their own gyoza dumplings, toss together a vibrant vegetable lo mein, and finish with the soft chewy sweetness of homemade chi chi dango. With approachable instruction, fresh ingredients, and plenty of opportunities to taste along the way, this class is the perfect blend of culinary learning and playful exploration. Register online today or call 508-495-1878 ext. 2.

Rubber Duck Cosplay for Teens at Hyannis Library 2pm Teens, get ready for the most chaotic creative showdown you didn’t even know you needed. Transform ordinary rubber ducks into fully costumed characters using a surprise assortment of craft materials. Will your duck become a a pop star, a villain or something totally unexpected like The Ice King from Fortnite? Space is limited so registration is highly recommended.

Brewster Library Herring Run Craft Program! 2pm
Learn about the Herring Run with us! Join Peg Erickson for a fun and educational crafting session Learn about the Herring Run with us! Join Peg Erickson for a fun and education registration needed

Wednesday April 22nd

Cape Cod Museum of Natural History 11-3pm see special programs

Children’s Story Time featuring Author G’Pa Rhymes! at Osterville Library 10am Join the Osterville Village Library in welcoming back super popular children’s author G’Pa Rhymes! G’Pa will lead us all in a fun children’s story time followed by a parade around the library!

Mr Vinny’s Bubble Show at Bourne Library 1pm

New England Wildlife Show at Brewster Library 2pm
One of the best ways for students of all ages to experience the natural world is to come face to face with some of the most interesting animals who live in the woods, rivers, and fields near our homes. The NEWC will teach us about how wild animals are cared for when sick, orphaned or injured in Massachusetts. We’ll learn how the NEWC care for these animals in their wildlife hospital, some of the most common issues the animals face when interacting with humans and some of the ways we can better care for them in our daily lives. NEWC will be bringing an assortment of animals including a Red-tailed hawk, a Ball Python, a bearded dragon, and some native box turtles for an interactive experience with the audience! Registration recommended

Naukabout Mashpee pokemon trivia 330pm

Naukabout Mashpee Happy Potter trivia 6pm

Thursday April 23rd

Cape Cod Museum of Natural History 11-3pm see special programs

Osterville Library Firefighter Children’s Story Time 10am Join Firefighter Tim & all of our friends at C.O.M.M. for a children’s story time event featuring a VERY SPECIAL MYSTERY guest! Stop Drop & Roll everyone! Let’s learn about fire safety!

Naukabout Mashpee Bluey trivia 330pm

Highland Hall Falmouth 12pm Kids in the Kitchen: Italian Classics with Chef Kate (Ages 6-12) Kids will learn to make a crisp Caesar Salad with homemade dressing, layer and bake their own lasagna, and finish with the sweet satisfaction of piping and filling classic cannolis. This class blends culinary skill-building with playful creativity. With plenty of opportunities to taste and explore, children will leave with recipes and confidence so they can help in the kitchen at home.

Mario Party Jamboree Game Tournament! at Brewster Library 1-3pm
Join us for the Nintendo Switch game Mario Party Jamboree during our Brewster Ladies’ Library game tournament! We will be serving light snacks for kids ages 6-11. Come one, come all!

Afternoon Tea with Aurora at Dunbar Tea House in Sandwich 4pm

Eastham Library Immersive Movie Teen Night 5pm
We are going to be watching the Princess Bride in a way you have never seen it before. You will be part of the action in this interactive movie experience, so bring a friend and your sense of adventure! This event is for middle and high schoolers and registration is required.

Friday April 24th

Cape Cod Museum of Natural History 11-3pm see special programs

Arbor Day’ Story Time and Tree Planting Event with Barnstable Land Trust at Osterville Library 10am

Story Time at the Cahoon Museum Cotuit 10am Join us at the Cahoon Museum of American Art for a special Story Time designed for children ages 1–4 and their caregivers, led by Cotuit Library Children’s Librarian Julie Thomas. Little ones will celebrate the arrival of spring through engaging stories and art inspired by the luminous work of Louis Comfort Tiffany, currently on view at the museum. The program includes a playful scavenger hunt through the galleries and a hands-on art activity, where children will create their own masterpiece to take home.

Whelden Memorial Library Barnstable Touch a Truck 12-1pm