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

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  • $ · Cooking & Food

    Halloween Little Chef’s Club

    Organized by Marblehead Parenting & Tot Club

    Fri, Oct 30 · 3:30 PM – 4:15 PM

    Marblehead · 2.2 mi

    Ages: 1–3, 3–5, 5–12

    Cook together at Marblehead Parenting’s Halloween Little Chef’s Club with Chef Heather. Children ages 2–5 work alongside a grown-up helper…

  • $ · Special Event

    A Not-So-Spooky Mouse Party

    Organized by Savy Little Playhouse

    Fri, Oct 30 · 4:00 PM – 6:30 PM

    Peabody · 2 mi

    Ages: All ages

    A family Halloween party with a classic mouse-character duo at Savy Little Playhouse's Savy Big space. Enjoy dancing, playtime, activities…

  • $ · Active Play

    Family Swim at Goldfish Swim School Danvers

    Organized by Goldfish Swim School Danvers

    Fri, Oct 30 · 5:30 PM – 6:30 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…

  • $ · Cooking & Food

    Creepy Crawly Cupcakes at Taste Buds Kitchen Beverly

    Organized by Taste Buds Kitchen Beverly

    Sat, Oct 31 · 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM

    Beverly · 2 mi

    Ages: 1–3, 3–5, 5–12

    Creepy Crawly Cupcakes: a hands-on Caregiver & Me cooking class at Taste Buds Kitchen Beverly. Ages 2-8 with Caregiver. Vegetarian. For…

  • $ · Active Play

    Halloween Party at Sandmagination

    Organized by Sandmagination

    Sat, Oct 31 · 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM

    Peabody · 2.9 mi

    Ages: 0–1, 1–3, 3–5, 5–12

    Celebrate Halloween with a morning in the indoor sand play space at Sandmagination. Its annual Halloween Fun Fest is scheduled for…

  • Free · Special Event

    Hocus Pocus Decorations at Ropes Mansion

    Organized by Peabody Essex Museum

    Sat, Oct 31 · 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 31 · 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…

  • Free · Special Event

    Hocus Pocus Decorations at Ropes Mansion

    Organized by Peabody Essex Museum

    Sun, Nov 1 · 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

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

    Organized by Hammer & Stain North Shore

    Sun, Nov 1 · 11:00 AM – 3:00 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…

  • $ · Arts & Crafts

    PEM Weekend Art: Magic Bottles

    Organized by Peabody Essex Museum

    Sun, Nov 1 · 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…

  • Free · STEM Learning

    Busy Bees

    Organized by CFCE of the North Shore

    Mon, Nov 2 · 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, Nov 2 · 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…

  • Free · Arts & Crafts

    Terrific Tuesdays

    Organized by CFCE of the North Shore

    Tue, Nov 3 · 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM

    Peabody · 2.9 mi

    Ages: All ages

    A creative mixed-age playgroup with art, music, drama, and imaginative play designed to encourage self-expression, confidence, and social…

  • $ · Arts & Crafts

    Tot Time at Clay Dreaming

    Organized by Clay Dreaming Pottery Studio

    Tue, Nov 3 · 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM

    Beverly · 2.1 mi

    Ages: All ages

    Join Clay Dreaming on Tuesday morning for a fun-filled, drop-in Tot Time in the paint-your-own-pottery studio. Each week focuses on a…

  • $ · Stories & Songs

    Stacey Peasley

    Organized by The Cabot

    Wed, Nov 4 · 10:00 AM

    Beverly · 2.4 mi

    Ages: All ages

    A solo musical performance by Stacey Peasley for children and families. Show starts at 10:00 AM; doors open at 9:30 AM. Published ticket…

  • Free · Arts & Crafts

    Wonderful Wednesdays

    Organized by CFCE of the North Shore

    Wed, Nov 4 · 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM

    Peabody · 2.9 mi

    Ages: All ages

    A lively mixed-age playgroup for creative self-expression through art, music, drama, and imaginative play. Registration must be completed…

  • $ · Arts & Crafts

    Fall Sun Catchers

    Organized by Create & Play Kids

    Thu, Nov 5 · 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM

    Beverly · 2.8 mi

    Ages: All ages

    Make a colorful, fall-inspired sun catcher in the art room, then enjoy time in the playspace. This two-hour activity includes open play…

  • Free · Active Play

    Playdate on Thursdays

    Organized by CFCE of the North Shore

    Thu, Nov 5 · 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM

    Peabody · 2.9 mi

    Ages: All ages

    A mixed-age playdate with room for creative expression, imaginative play, socializing, and caregiver connection. Registration must be…

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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.