Cohasset may be small, but it sure does pack a punch when it comes to kid-friendly activities. Nestled on the South Shore, Cohasset is a quaint and friendly community full of active, happy families. I've heard it described as like living in a Norman Rockwell painting. With its beautiful scenery, adorable town, and no divided highway to speak of, it's also a wonderful place to visit with kids. These are my top 25 picks for things to do with kids in this lovely town by the sea. (Be careful—you may never want to leave!)

May is officially underway, and this first full week of the month is packed with outdoor fun and indoor creativity. Enjoy springtime weather at Pay the Temp Tuesday, National Public Gardens Day and Hiking Adventures in Tatum Park. Or head inside for Puppetonia and Uptown Storytime. Mix it up a bit and explore nature indoors at Paramus Park Mall’s Mobile Butterfly Experience. And don’t forget to check out our Event Calendar for even more family fun.

While the significance of Cinco de Mayo is indeed obscure, any holiday centered on the consumption of Mexican food and piñata festivities is okay by me. Mix up a batch of guacamole, and let the kids press some homemade tortillas. Grown-ups can get some special treats at Duff's Cakemix's P.S. I Made This Cinco-DIY-Mayo event, which involves crafting and margaritas, or the whole family can celebrate the day wandering Olvera Street. Save your late night, though, for Wednesday May 6, when the grunion run by moonlight at the Cabrillo Marine Aquarium. Read on for more of our picks for the week.

The weather is finally getting warmer, the sun is coming out to play and it's the perfect time to get out of the house and enjoy some family fun. This week, kids can celebrate spring with the butterflies at LICM, make something magical for mom at Abrakadoodle, pretend to be in their very own fairy tale at Kidville in Wantagh and more.

This list is just our top picks, so be sure to check our jam-packed Event Calendar for more options. To receive posts like this in your inbox, sign up for our free newsletters.

Anyone who knows me knows how much I love free things. I often plan my week around the free events I can hit with my family, and—true confession—I've even started planning ahead for free things to do this summer around town. This past weekend, my family and I spent an afternoon enjoying free events and museum admission at the Harvard ArtsFirst Festival, and this upcoming week is also filled with tons of no-cost activities. From a concert to a big book signing to museum visits, there are plenty of great ways to have a good time without breaking the bank. It's especially fun to get out now that it's May and finally starting to feel like spring.

Read on for our picks of the week, and don't forget to check out our full Event Calendar!

Oh May, how we've missed you! What a beautiful first weekend you've given us. Happily, this week leading up to Mother's Day is supposed to be just as gorgeous. Time to go outside and revel in the spring air! Enjoy a sunset sail, a gardening expo or even a Greek Festival. Remember, if you are still trying to decide on summer camps, check out our Camp Guide, which includes both day and sleepaway options. Although we just highlight one pick per day in this post, you can find lots of other suggestions in our Event Calendar and our Connecticut Day Trips Guide.

Westchester is gearing up for Mother's Day, Cinco de Mayo and more, and we’ve rounded up our top kid-friendly picks for the week to help get you started.

Don’t have a Mother’s Day present yet? There are several craft programs where kids can make a special gift for mom, including Dragonfly Pin - Mother's Day Craft. Ready to go south of the border? Life’s a fiesta at Cinco de Mayo Bounce. Or perhaps you’d rather venture to the Far East at the Japanese Children’s Day Celebration.

You'll find lots of additional activities in our Event Calendar for every day of the week, and our top picks for the entire month in our May GoList. Read on to plan your week, and click through to our listings for all the details.