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468 finds within 10 mi of 01864—events, play, eats and stays, picked for tiny voyagers.

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  • Free · Stories & Songs

    Storytime at Molly's Bookstore Melrose

    Organized by Molly's Bookstore

    Thu, Dec 24 · 10:30 AM

    Melrose · 7.4 mi

    Ages: 0–1, 1–3, 3–5

    Bring children ages 0–4 to Molly's Melrose bookstore for engaging stories and activities during its weekly Thursday storytime. Drop in and…

  • Free · Stories & Songs

    Storytime at Molly's Bookstore Melrose

    Organized by Molly's Bookstore

    Thu, Dec 31 · 10:30 AM

    Melrose · 7.4 mi

    Ages: 0–1, 1–3, 3–5

    Bring children ages 0–4 to Molly's Melrose bookstore for engaging stories and activities during its weekly Thursday storytime. Drop in and…

  • Books

    Molly's Bookstore

    Organized by Molly's Bookstore

    Melrose · 7.4 mi

    Ages: All ages

    A welcoming indie bookstore on Melrose's Main Street with a lovely kids' nook and a free Thursday morning storytime. Great for pairing with…

  • Free · Arts & Crafts

    Lowe's Kids Workshop: Holiday Engine

    Organized by Lowe's

    Sat, Nov 14 · 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM

    Danvers · 7.5 mi

    Ages: 3–5, 5–12

    Mini builders will create their own wooden Holiday Engine train, complete with festive flair, at this free hands-on workshop. It's the…

  • Free · Arts & Crafts

    Lowe's Kids Workshop: Holiday Trolley Car

    Organized by Lowe's

    Sat, Dec 12 · 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM

    Danvers · 7.5 mi

    Ages: 3–5, 5–12

    This free hands-on Holiday Trolley Car workshop takes imagination for a ride! Builders will assemble and decorate a classic wooden holiday…

  • Free · Arts & Crafts

    Lowe's Kids Workshop: Winter Play Lodge

    Organized by Lowe's

    Sat, Jan 16 · 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM

    Danvers · 7.5 mi

    Ages: 3–5, 5–12

    Build and decorate a snowy winter lodge scene with icy accents and seasonal charm. This free, hands-on Kids Club workshop helps mini…

  • Free · Park

    Simonds Park

    Organized by Simonds Park

    Burlington · 7.4 mi

    A large town park featuring a modern splash pad with tipping water buckets.

  • Ice Cream

    Holy Cow Ice Cream Cafe - Peabody

    Organized by Holy Cow Ice Cream Cafe - Peabody

    Peabody · 7.5 mi

    Ages: 0–1, 1–3, 3–5, 5–12

    Holy Cow's Peabody café scoops the same award-winning, small-batch flavors that put the Gloucester original on the map — creative…

  • $ · Cooking & Food

    Cookie Decorating: Witch Hats & Cats

    Organized by The Children's Piazza

    Mon, Oct 26 · 10:30 AM

    Peabody · 7.7 mi

    Ages: 0–1, 1–3, 3–5

    Decorate cookies with witch hats and cats. Starts around 10:30 AM on October 26; no end time is published. Included with paid open-play…

  • $ · Stories & Songs

    Story & Craft: Hand Print Witch

    Organized by The Children's Piazza

    Tue, Oct 27 · 10:30 AM

    Peabody · 7.7 mi

    Ages: 0–1, 1–3, 3–5

    Enjoy a story, then make a hand-print witch craft. Starts around 10:30 AM on October 27; no end time is published. Included with paid…

  • $ · Stories & Songs

    Circle Time

    Organized by The Children's Piazza

    Wed, Oct 28 · 10:30 AM

    Peabody · 7.7 mi

    Ages: 1–3, 3–5

    Gather for a morning circle together. Starts around 10:30 AM on October 28; no end time is published. Included with paid open-play…

  • $ · Parenting & Wellness

    Postpartum Meetup

    Organized by The Children's Piazza

    Wed, Oct 28 · 1:00 PM

    Peabody · 7.7 mi

    Ages: 0–1

    New-baby caregivers can connect and talk about life after birth. Starts at 1:00 PM on October 28; no end time is published. Included with…

  • $ · STEM Learning

    GLOW STEAM: Make & Take Light-Up Halloween Sensory Bottles

    Organized by The Children's Piazza

    Thu, Oct 29 · 10:30 AM

    Peabody · 7.7 mi

    Ages: 0–1, 1–3, 3–5

    Create a light-up Halloween sensory bottle to take home during a glow-themed STEAM morning. Starts around 10:30 AM on October 29; no end…

  • $ · Arts & Crafts

    Halloween Craft

    Organized by The Children's Piazza

    Thu, Oct 29 · 1:30 PM

    Peabody · 7.7 mi

    Ages: 0–1, 1–3, 3–5

    Make a Halloween-themed craft during an afternoon visit. Starts at 1:30 PM on October 29; no end time is published. Included with paid…

  • $ · STEM Learning

    GLOW STEAM: Make & Take Light-Up Halloween Sensory Bottles

    Organized by The Children's Piazza

    Fri, Oct 30 · 10:30 AM

    Peabody · 7.7 mi

    Ages: 0–1, 1–3, 3–5

    Create a light-up Halloween sensory bottle to take home during a glow-themed STEAM morning. Starts around 10:30 AM on October 30; no end…

  • Indoor Play

    Greenhouse Children's Yoga

    Organized by Greenhouse Children's Yoga

    Saugus · 7.8 mi

    Ages: 0-2, 3-5, 6-8

    Tiny voyagers can stretch and play in a yoga studio specially designed for kids. Through stories, songs, games, and themed adventures…

  • Park

    Penguin Park

    Organized by Penguin Park

    Andover · 7.9 mi

    Ages: 0-2, 3-5, 6-8

    Families can enjoy a delightful fenced-in playground at Penguin Park, featuring a large open field perfect for soccer. Little ones will…

  • Farm

    Connors Farm

    Organized by Connors Farm

    Danvers · 7.9 mi

    Ages: All ages

    Plan an activity-filled fall day at Connors Farm in Danvers, with a Halloween-themed corn maze, hayrides, the Putnamville Railroad, jumping…

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Families in North Reading have 377 upcoming kid-friendly events within 10 miles right now, including The Haunted Maze at Mahoney's Winchester, Spider Donuts — Caregiver & Me Cooking and Spider Donuts at Taste Buds Kitchen Beverly. Add 91 nearby places to play, eat and stay, and there’s always somewhere new to try. Everything below starts with what’s coming up soonest, so planning the week takes a minute, not an evening.