Hello Plymouth! Hope your coffee tastes especially good this morning. In today’s bring-the-kiddos edition: Hocus Pocus filming spots, Food Truck Thursday, and Plymouth Pride + excuses to get the fam out and about this week.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
Local control sparks a shift: ‘Plymouth County Model’ defied state pressure during COVID, keeping federal relief under local control. The approach later influenced Norfolk County’s 2025 decision to directly manage $133 million -- read how counties took charge.
Behind the movie magic: A guide maps Hocus Pocus filming spots, from Plimoth Patuxet in Plymouth and Salem to surprising California stand-ins in Whittier, Altadena, Burbank, and Downtown Los Angeles -- read the full location guide.
Board shake-up continues: Plymouth’s select board ousted the airport commission amid a town lawsuit alleging interference, naming Alan Costello and Thomas Bodie replacements, and said Zoning Board of Appeals is set for changes -- see the board shake-up.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Need a pick-me-up: Freshen up your kitchen table or score effortless gifting points this week with Flair Floral and Event Design, a local studio turning gorgeous blooms into artful everyday bouquets and wedding-worthy arrangements. Call it Plymouth pride in a vase, perfect for birthdays, just-becauses, and 'I totally remembered.'
Harbor reset, anyone: If you’ve lived here long enough to forget it’s special, Pilgrim Memorial State Park is your low-effort, high-reward stroll. Say hey to Plymouth Rock, watch the boats meander, take a breather on a harbor bench, then wander home feeling weirdly accomplished.
Game night, solved: When cabin fever hits, Ryan Family Amusements- Plymouth is your easy win, with a modern arcade lineup, an overachieving prize counter, and a dedicated party vibe if you need it. Easy, local fun between errands or after dinner, no planning required.
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05 — The event calendar Fun for the famOur favorite upcoming kid and family-friendly events. All events are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
📸 Historic Plymouth Photoshoot @ Plymouth Waterfront | Wednesday (6/24) at 10:00 AM – Think you can pull off a photo without your cousin’s iPhone? Join a local pro for a 15-minute spin through America’s Hometown streets and waterfront, one edited download included, with options to buy more, choose via video chat, or spring for more time and locations.
🚚 Food Truck Thursday @ Hilltop Athletic Association (Kingston) | Thursday (6/25) at 5:00 PM – Food Truck Thursday is rolling into Kingston with a summer double feature, live music, a full bar, covered seating, and trucks like Moyzilla, Kogi On The Gogi, Ellie’s Treats, and Loco Larry’s. Think backyard vibes, better tacos, and yes, the dog is invited.
🎵 2026 Summer Concert Series @ The Shoppes at Village Landing | Thursday (6/25) at 7:00 PM – Plymouth’s Shoppes at Village Landing is serving up summer concerts with waterfront energy, hometown charm, and music under that easy evening sky. Bring a chair, grab bites from the local spots, and make Thursday nights your mini vacation, no bridge traffic, no overplanning.
⚾ JTW Memorial Scholarship Wiffleball Tournament @ Forges Field | Saturday (6/27) at 11:00 AM – If reviving your Wiffle swing sounds fun, do it while supporting the Jake Thomas Williams Memorial Scholarship. Teams of five, $30 per player or $150 per team, plus a 50/50, and raffles for a Total Wine tasting, Sandwich Hollows golf, Celtics tickets, and Nashoba lifts.
🏳 Plymouth Pride @ Nelson Park | Sunday (6/28) at 11:00 AM – Whether you’ve marched since the first rainbow brightened this town, or you’re just here for a good beat, Plymouth Pride brings the color, camaraderie, and a pulse you can feel in your shoes. Drumming with Pride will rattle your coffee and lift your mood.
🎮 Pokemon Mid-Year Celebration Standard Tournament @ Round Table Games (Carver) | Sunday (6/28) at 12:00 PM – Give your deck its mid-year checkup at a Pokémon Standard throwdown at Round Table Games in Carver. Five bucks gets you in, prize packs while they last, RTG reward points for simply showing up and playing, and a slick playmat if you actually win.
🖌 Shipwreck Paint Party @ All Good Art Studio | Sunday (6/28) at 2:00 PM – Whether your last art class was homeroom or you hoard brushes, this paint party dives into a moody shipwreck with artist Mike Berndt steering the way. Step by step, no experience needed, all materials included, all ages welcome. Low stakes, high charm, wall-worthy keepsake.
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07 — The Plymouth report Weather forecastToday — High: 78°F — Low: 61°F — Precip: 12%
Sunny, with a high near 78. West wind 5 to 8 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 61. West wind 1 to 7 mph.
Tomorrow — High: 76°F — Low: 63°F — Precip: 1%
Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. West wind 0 to 9 mph. Later: A slight chance of rain showers after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Southwest wind 3 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. This house is wildThis 9,000 sq ft, 6-bed, 6-bath colonial sits on more than 3 private pond-front acres, minutes from the Cape Cod Canal and a half-mile from Atlantic Country Club. Built for the builder’s own family, it features a 40-foot farmers porch, grand deck, Juliet balconies, a 1,200 sq ft barroom game space, and polished, custom details throughout.
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