Friends' Book Sale
Main Library · Beverly
Friends' Book Sale is on the calendar at Main Library.
All ages · See details · indoor
This weekend with kids
This weekend with kids in North Shore: Nov 20–22
40 kid-friendly things to do around North Shore this weekend, thoughtfully curated for families.
Updated Tue, Nov 10 · New Top Tiny Picks drop every Thursday · Suggest a fix
Within 10 miles of 01970. Results stay within North Shore.
Top tiny picks this weekend
Upcoming ideas from TinyVoy’s approved events, while this week’s newsletter picks are being selected.
Friday, Nov 20
- Mornings at the Museum — Practice sewing (drop-in)
10:00 AM – 10:30 AM · Wenham Museum · Wenham
- PEM Friday Art: Noguchi-Inspired Light Sculptures
3:00 PM – 4:30 PM · Peabody Essex Museum — Create Space Studios · Salem
- Family Farm Chores at Appleton Farms
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM · Appleton Farms · Ipswich
More this weekend
Friday, Nov 20
Indoor Music
A moms village · Peabody
Ages 0–5 · See details · indoor
Terrific Toddlers: Wildlife Winter Prep
Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary · Topsfield
Follow a sensory trail with your toddler and search for clues that animals are getting ready for winter.
Ages 1–5 · See details
Busy Bees
Cape Ann Early Intervention · Beverly
Children learn and play together through arts and crafts, science experiments, outdoor adventures, and collaborative activities in a mixed-age group.
All ages · Free · outdoor
Mornings at the Museum — Practice sewing (drop-in)
Wenham Museum · Wenham
A drop-in, play-based morning for little ones and caregivers.
Ages 0–5 · Included with admission · indoor
First Steps in Music
Hamilton-Wenham Public Library · South Hamilton
Head to Hamilton-Wenham Public Library for First Steps in Music.
Ages 0–12 · Free · indoor
PEM Friday Art: Noguchi-Inspired Light Sculptures
Peabody Essex Museum — Create Space Studios · Salem
Experiment with shape, pattern and light while making a paper lampshade or lantern inspired by Isamu Noguchi's Akari sculptures.
Ages 5+ · See details · indoor
Family Farm Chores at Appleton Farms
Appleton Farms · Ipswich
Kids and grown-ups work together on barnyard jobs like gathering eggs, filling hay feeders, cleaning stalls, or helping in the garden.
Ages 3+ · See details
More Friday library events (9)
CFCE of the North Shore - Book Worms Playgroup
Topsfield Town Library · Topsfield
CFCE of the North Shore - Book Worms Playgroup is on the calendar at Topsfield Town Library.
All ages · Free · indoor
Toddler & Me Yoga
Meeting Rooms A+B, Flint Public Library · Middleton
Children do playful yoga with music, simple movement and short mindfulness moments while caregivers join in.
Ages 1–3 · Free · indoor
Toddler & Me Yoga
Flint Public Library · Middleton
Toddler & Me Yoga is on the calendar at Flint Public Library.
Ages 1–3 · Free · indoor
Open Play for Babies and Toddlers!
Library · Essex
Babies and toddlers enjoy unstructured play time in the Meeting Room.
All ages · Free · indoor
Preschool Yoga
Trustees Room, Flint Public Library · Middleton
Preschool-aged children explore basic yoga poses, play movement games, and practice breathing and relaxation.
Ages 3–5 · Free · indoor
Preschool Yoga
Flint Public Library · Middleton
Preschool Yoga is on the calendar at Flint Public Library.
Ages 3–5 · Free · indoor
Family LEGO
Hamilton-Wenham Public Library · South Hamilton
Head to Hamilton-Wenham Public Library for Family LEGO.
Free · indoor
Sweater Weather Cats for Teens
3rd floor meeting hall · Essex
Teens in grades 6–12 make yarn-wrapped cardboard cats and enjoy cocoa together during an afternoon craft.
Ages 5+ · Free
Stuffed Animal Sleepover (drop-off pajama storytime)
Children's Room · Manchester-by-the-Sea
Children bring a stuffed animal to a pajama storytime and do a craft with Miss Audrey.
Free
Saturday, Nov 21
Home Depot Kids Workshop: Christmas Car Ornament
Home Depot · Salem
Children make a Christmas Car Ornament at a free, hands-on Home Depot Kids Workshop in Salem.
Ages 3–12 · Free
Home Depot Kids Workshop: Christmas Car Ornament
Home Depot · Danvers
Children will make a Christmas car ornament during a hands-on Home Depot Kids Workshop.
Ages 3–12 · Free
Home Depot Kids Workshop: Christmas Car Ornament
Home Depot · Saugus
Children make a Christmas Car Ornament at a free, hands-on Home Depot Kids Workshop in Saugus.
Ages 3–12 · Free
Learning with Livestock: Rabbits at Appleton Farms
Appleton Farms · Ipswich
Spend part of your Saturday getting to know Appleton Farms' rabbits.
All ages · Free
Mommy and Me Zumba
A moms village · Peabody
Mommy & Me Zumba | Saturdays, 10:15–11 AM Dance, move, and groove with your little one!
Ages 1–12 · See details
Lego Club
The Salem Public Library · Salem
Head to The Salem Public Library for Lego Club.
Ages 0–12 · Free · indoor
Imagination Builders: Cube Buddies — Saugus
Lakeshore Learning Store — Saugus · Saugus
Kids can stop by Lakeshore Learning in Saugus to build their own Cube Buddies, 2-D and 3-D creations made from peel-and-stick foam cubes, and take them home, then try out some of the store's hands-on toys.
Ages 3+ · Free · indoor
Learning with Livestock: Goats at Appleton Farms
Appleton Farms · Ipswich
Spend part of your Saturday getting to know Appleton Farms' goats.
All ages · Free
Bath Pressings at Lush
Lush Cosmetics at MarketStreet · Lynnfield
Little makers and their grown-ups can press a bath bomb or bubble bar at Lush in MarketStreet.
All ages · See details
PEM Weekend Art: Playground Collages
Peabody Essex Museum — Create Space Studios · Salem
Make a playground collage inspired by artist Isamu Noguchi's flowing shapes and playful designs.
Ages 3+ · See details · indoor
1000 Books Before Kindergarten Party
The Salem Public Library · Salem
The Salem Public Library welcomes families for “1000 Books Before Kindergarten Party.” Check the event page for activity details, age guidance and any registration requirements.
Ages 0–5 · Free · indoor
Friendsgiving Parent Survival Night
The Little Gym - Danvers · Danvers
Children spend the evening playing games, eating pizza and doing activities while parents get a night off.
Ages 3–12 · $55
Friendsgiving Parent Survival Night
The Little Gym of Danvers · Danvers
Kids play at a Friendsgiving celebration with beanbag buns, wacky scarf napkins, pretend pies, and an After Dinner Disco.
Ages 3–12 · $55 per child
More Saturday library events (8)
Friends' Book Sale
Main Library · Beverly
Friends' Book Sale is on the calendar at Main Library.
All ages · See details · indoor
Saturday Family Story Time
Story Hour Room · Beverly
This family story time includes stories, songs and rhymes, plus fingerplays and shakers for babies through preschoolers and their caregivers.
All ages · Free
Family Lego Fun
Children's Library · Peabody
Children build and display LEGO creations together in a repeat family session.
All ages · Free · indoor
Danvers Library Children's Author & Illustrator Book Fest
Peabody Institute Library of Danvers · Danvers
Peabody Institute Library of Danvers welcomes families for “Danvers Library Children's Author & Illustrator Book Fest.” Check the event page for activity details, age guidance and any registration requirements.
All ages · Free · indoor
LEGO Robotics Workshop
3rd floor meeting hall · Essex
A hands-on workshop where students learn to build and program LEGO robots; appropriate for children and youth.
Ages 3–12 · Free
Dinosaur Days! Tales & Treats Story Time
Children's Programming Room · South Hamilton
Children hear dinosaur-themed stories, sing along to songs, and do movement activities, finishing with a sweet treat.
Ages 0–12 · Free
Stuffed Animal Sleepover Slideshow
Children's Room / Reading Room · Manchester-by-the-Sea
Children watch a slideshow showing what stuffed animals did during the library sleepover.
Ages 3–12 · Free
Kids: Mini Cake Decorating
Tech Lab · Peabody
Children aged 6 and up decorate mini cakes in the Tech Lab and take them home to enjoy.
Ages 0–12 · Free
Sunday, Nov 22
Drop-In Crafting & Shopping at Hammer & Stain North Shore
Hammer & Stain North Shore · Beverly
Make something colorful together during Drop-In Crafting & Shopping at Hammer & Stain North Shore.
Ages 3–12 · See details
PEM Weekend Art: Playground Collages
Peabody Essex Museum — Create Space Studios · Salem
Make a playground collage inspired by artist Isamu Noguchi's flowing shapes and playful designs.
Ages 3+ · See details · indoor
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What are free things to do with kids in North Shore this weekend?
Free options in this list include Busy Bees; CFCE of the North Shore - Book Worms Playgroup; Toddler & Me Yoga; Open Play for Babies and Toddlers!, plus 18 more. Check each event for registration requirements and any optional paid extras.
What can we do with kids in North Shore if it rains?
For a rainy day, our indoor Top Tiny Picks include Mornings at the Museum — Practice sewing (drop-in) and PEM Friday Art: Noguchi-Inspired Light Sculptures, plus 18 more indoor events. Check the event details before heading out.
What's good for toddlers this weekend?
Options with baby, toddler or all-ages listings include Friends' Book Sale; Indoor Music; Terrific Toddlers: Wildlife Winter Prep; Busy Bees. Check the individual age guidance and whether a caregiver needs a ticket.
How often is this page updated?
The weekend dates roll forward each week, and listings refresh automatically as TinyVoy’s event data changes. New newsletter picks arrive every Thursday. Always check the organizer’s page before you go.