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This weekend with kids in North Shore: Dec 4–6

22 kid-friendly things to do around North Shore this weekend, thoughtfully curated for families.

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Top tiny picks this weekend

Upcoming ideas from TinyVoy’s approved events, while this week’s newsletter picks are being selected.

Friday, Dec 4

  • Mornings at the Museum

    10:00 AM – 10:30 AM · Wenham Museum · Wenham

Saturday, Dec 5

  • Popcorn! A Circus Variety Show

    10:00 AM · The Cabot · Beverly

  • Brunch with Santa at Davio’s Lynnfield

    11:00 AM – 3:00 PM · Davio’s Northern Italian Steakhouse · Lynnfield

More this weekend

Friday, Dec 4

Indoor Music

Friday, Dec 4 · 9:15 AM – 10:00 AM

A moms village · Peabody

Ages 0–5 · See details · indoor

Busy Bees

Friday, Dec 4 · 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM

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

Friday, Dec 4 · 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM

Wenham Museum · Wenham

Children explore and learn together during a short, playful museum outing with a caregiver; a specific activity theme has not yet been announced for this date.

Ages 0–5 · Included with admission · indoor

CFCE of the North Shore - Book Worms Playgroup

Friday, Dec 4 · 10:00 AM – 10:45 AM

Topsfield Town Library · Topsfield

CFCE of the North Shore - Book Worms Playgroup is on the calendar at Topsfield Town Library.

All ages · Free · indoor

First Steps in Music

Friday, Dec 4 · 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Hamilton-Wenham Public Library · South Hamilton

Head to Hamilton-Wenham Public Library for First Steps in Music.

Ages 0–12 · Free · indoor

Family Owl Prowl

Friday, Dec 4 · 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM

Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary · Topsfield

Explore owl feathers, skulls and talons in the barn, head outdoors at dusk to listen for owls, then investigate an owl pellet.

Ages 5+ · See details · outdoor

More Friday library events (1)

Gingerbread Open House and Pick Up

Friday, Dec 4 · 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM

Topsfield Town Library · Topsfield

Gingerbread Open House and Pick Up is on the calendar at Topsfield Town Library.

All ages · See details · indoor

Saturday, Dec 5

Home Depot Kids Workshop: Holiday Train

Saturday, Dec 5 · 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Home Depot · Salem

Children build a Holiday Train at a free, hands-on Home Depot Kids Workshop in Salem.

Ages 3–12 · Free

Home Depot Kids Workshop: Holiday Train

Saturday, Dec 5 · 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Home Depot · Danvers

Build a Holiday Train at this free, hands-on Home Depot Kids Workshop.

Ages 3–12 · Free

Home Depot Kids Workshop: Holiday Train

Saturday, Dec 5 · 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Home Depot · Saugus

Build a Holiday Train at this free, hands-on Home Depot Kids Workshop.

Ages 3–12 · Free

- Read to a Dog (4 events)

Saturday, Dec 5 · 9:30 AM – 9:45 AM

The Salem Public Library · Salem

- Read to a Dog (4 events) is on the calendar at The Salem Public Library.

Ages 0–12 · Free · indoor

Popcorn! A Circus Variety Show

Saturday, Dec 5 · 10:00 AM

The Cabot · Beverly

Peter Cannizzaro and Eric Girardi present a family variety show combining circus skills, yo-yo artistry, magic and live music.

All ages · See details

Kids Club: Holiday Slider Card

Saturday, Dec 5 · 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Michaels — Liberty Tree Plaza · Danvers

Make a holiday card with a moving piece using construction paper and craft sticks.

Ages 5+ · Free

Mommy and Me Zumba

Saturday, Dec 5 · 10:15 AM – 11:00 AM

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

Saturday, Dec 5 · 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM

The Salem Public Library · Salem

Head to The Salem Public Library for Lego Club.

Ages 0–12 · Free · indoor

Brunch with Santa at Davio’s Lynnfield

Saturday, Dec 5 · 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Davio’s Northern Italian Steakhouse · Lynnfield

Combine a family brunch with a chance to take photos with Santa at Davio’s Lynnfield.

All ages · See details

Christmas at The Gables

Saturday, Dec 5 · 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM

The House of the Seven Gables · Salem

A special holiday tour of the House of the Seven Gables meant to share festive decorations and seasonal storytelling.

All ages · $35

Christmas at The Gables

Saturday, Dec 5 · 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM

The House of the Seven Gables · Salem

A special holiday tour of the House of the Seven Gables meant to share festive decorations and seasonal storytelling.

All ages · $35

More Saturday library events (3)

Gingerbread Open House and Pick Up

Saturday, Dec 5 · 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Topsfield Town Library · Topsfield

Gingerbread Open House and Pick Up is on the calendar at Topsfield Town Library.

All ages · See details · indoor

Pequeña Raíces

Saturday, Dec 5 · 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

The Salem Public Library · Salem

Pequeña Raíces is on the calendar at The Salem Public Library.

Ages 0–12 · Free · indoor

Graphic Novel Book Club

Saturday, Dec 5 · 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM

The Salem Public Library · Salem

Head to The Salem Public Library for Graphic Novel Book Club.

Free · indoor

Sunday, Dec 6

Christmas Afternoon Tea at Long Hill

Sunday, Dec 6 · 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Long Hill · Beverly

Sit inside the decorated Sedgwick house for a Christmas afternoon tea with savories, sweets, and tea catered by Ferreira Foods Social Catering.

All ages · See details

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Good to know

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; First Steps in Music; Home Depot Kids Workshop: Holiday Train, plus 5 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, plus 9 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 Indoor Music; Busy Bees; Mornings at the Museum; CFCE of the North Shore - Book Worms Playgroup. 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.

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