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222 finds within 3 mi of 01970—events, play, eats and stays, picked for tiny voyagers.

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  • Free · Special Event

    Hocus Pocus Decorations at Ropes Mansion

    Organized by Peabody Essex Museum

    Sat, Oct 24 · 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM

    Salem · 0.2 mi

    Ages: All ages

    See the outside of Allison's house dressed up for Hocus Pocus at PEM's Ropes Mansion. The exterior display is free to view; the mansion's…

  • $ · Arts & Crafts

    PEM Weekend Art: Magic Bottles

    Organized by Peabody Essex Museum

    Sat, Oct 24 · 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

    Salem · 0.3 mi

    Ages: 3–5, 5–12, 13+

    A little Halloween magic for makers: fill a jar with herbs, shells, beads and your own sparkle, then imagine the good it could do. PEM's…

  • $ · Special Event

    Friendly Witch Halloween Kids Tea

    Organized by Jolie Tea Company

    Sat, Oct 24 · 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM

    Beverly · 2.1 mi

    Ages: All ages

    Dress in Halloween costumes and join Jolie Tea Company for magical stories, songs, Halloween fun, and teatime treats served on tiered…

  • Free · Special Event

    Hot Pink Halloween Costume Party at Malayah's Maple Minis

    Organized by Malayah's Maple Minis

    Sat, Oct 24 · 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM

    Peabody · 2 mi

    Ages: All ages

    Malayah's Maple Minis throws a hot pink Halloween bash at Mill 58 — a night pop-up with 8+ vendors, costumes, and plenty of Halloween fun…

  • $ · Cooking & Food

    Spider Donuts at Taste Buds Kitchen Beverly

    Organized by Taste Buds Kitchen Beverly

    Sun, Oct 25 · 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM

    Beverly · 2 mi

    Ages: 1–3, 3–5, 5–12

    Spider Donuts: a hands-on Caregiver & Me cooking class at Taste Buds Kitchen Beverly. Ages 2-8 with Caregiver. Vegetarian. For ages 2–8…

  • Free · Special Event

    Hocus Pocus Decorations at Ropes Mansion

    Organized by Peabody Essex Museum

    Sun, Oct 25 · 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM

    Salem · 0.2 mi

    Ages: All ages

    See the outside of Allison's house dressed up for Hocus Pocus at PEM's Ropes Mansion. The exterior display is free to view; the mansion's…

  • $ · Cooking & Food

    Mummy Pizza Party at Taste Buds Kitchen Beverly

    Organized by Taste Buds Kitchen Beverly

    Sun, Oct 25 · 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM

    Beverly · 2 mi

    Ages: 5–12, 13+

    Mummy Pizza Party: a hands-on family cooking class at Taste Buds Kitchen Beverly. Ages 6+. Vegetarian. Handmade Pizza Dough. Buttercream…

  • $ · Arts & Crafts

    Drop-In Crafting & Shopping at Hammer & Stain North Shore

    Organized by Hammer & Stain North Shore

    Sun, Oct 25 · 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM

    Beverly · 2.1 mi

    Ages: 3–5, 5–12

    Make something colorful together during Drop-In Crafting & Shopping at Hammer & Stain North Shore. Choose from available seasonal crafts…

  • $ · Active Play

    Family Swim at Goldfish Swim School Danvers

    Organized by Goldfish Swim School Danvers

    Sun, Oct 25 · 12:45 PM – 1:45 PM

    Danvers · 3 mi

    Ages: All ages

    Family Swim at Goldfish Swim School – Danvers, 100 Independence Way, Suite 137. Enjoy time swimming together as a family. $10 per swimmer…

  • $ · Arts & Crafts

    PEM Weekend Art: Magic Bottles

    Organized by Peabody Essex Museum

    Sun, Oct 25 · 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

    Salem · 0.3 mi

    Ages: 3–5, 5–12, 13+

    A little Halloween magic for makers: fill a jar with herbs, shells, beads and your own sparkle, then imagine the good it could do. PEM's…

  • $ · Arts & Crafts

    Halloween Tote Bags

    Organized by Create & Play Kids

    Sun, Oct 25 · 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM

    Beverly · 2.8 mi

    Ages: All ages

    Decorate a one-of-a-kind trick-or-treat tote bag with fun patches, fabric markers, and accessories. Take home a reusable bag and Halloween…

  • $ · Cooking & Food

    Little Blooms: Not-So-Spooky Kitchen

    Organized by Bloom Kitchen + Retreats

    Mon, Oct 26 · 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM

    Peabody · 2 mi

    Ages: 1–3, 3–5, 5–12, 13+

    Little Blooms is a 60-minute hands-on cooking class for ages 2+. Each class includes two recipes. This week's theme is Not-So-Spooky…

  • Free · Special Event

    Hocus Pocus Decorations at Ropes Mansion

    Organized by Peabody Essex Museum

    Mon, Oct 26 · 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM

    Salem · 0.2 mi

    Ages: All ages

    See the outside of Allison's house dressed up for Hocus Pocus at PEM's Ropes Mansion. The exterior display is free to view; the mansion's…

  • Free · STEM Learning

    Busy Bees

    Organized by CFCE of the North Shore

    Mon, Oct 26 · 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM

    Beverly · 2.9 mi

    Ages: All ages

    A mixed-age group where children learn and play together through arts and crafts, science experiments, outdoor adventures, and…

  • Free · Active Play

    Early Intervention Playgroup with NorthEast Arc

    Organized by CFCE of the North Shore

    Mon, Oct 26 · 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM

    Peabody · 2.9 mi

    Ages: 1–3

    A welcoming toddler playgroup for exploration, sensory play, socializing, and caregiver connection. A NorthEast Arc early-intervention…

  • $ · Cooking & Food

    Cookie Decorating: Witch Hats & Cats

    Organized by The Children's Piazza

    Mon, Oct 26 · 10:30 AM

    Peabody · 2.6 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…

  • $ · Active Play

    Sensory Friendly Morning at Sandmagination

    Organized by Sandmagination

    Tue, Oct 27 · 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM

    Peabody · 2.9 mi

    Ages: 0–1, 1–3, 3–5, 5–12

    Plan a morning of indoor sand play during Sandmagination’s designated Sensory Friendly Morning. The calendar lists this session on Tuesday…

  • Free · Special Event

    Hocus Pocus Decorations at Ropes Mansion

    Organized by Peabody Essex Museum

    Tue, Oct 27 · 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM

    Salem · 0.2 mi

    Ages: All ages

    See the outside of Allison's house dressed up for Hocus Pocus at PEM's Ropes Mansion. The exterior display is free to view; the mansion's…

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Salem with kids

Salem is famous for October, but it is a great family town all year, with museums, a walkable waterfront, harbor parks and plenty of treats along the way. We highlight the gentler, kid-friendly side of the city so you can find the fun without the frights.